https://www.ifwiki.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Dibianca&feedformat=atomIFWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T23:44:52ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.39.5https://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81655How to launch an IF game file2019-11-18T19:10:02Z<p>Dibianca: /* Simplest option */</p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows''', '''Mac''', and '''Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.4 directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.4/Lectrote-1.3.4-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.4/Lectrote-1.3.4-win32-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.4/Lectrote-1.3.4-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.4/Lectrote-1.3.4-linux-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.4/Lectrote-1.3.4-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br />
<br />
For the Linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app:<br />
<br />
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luxlunae.fabularium Fabularium for Android]<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''iOS''', try the Frotz app:<br />
<br />
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frotz/id287653015 Frotz for iOS]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1.1/gargoyle-2019.1.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat and .zip)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: Frotz will almost certainly be in your distribution's main repository. It will play all the different versions of z-code files, including V6. If Frotz is not on your main repository then [https://davidgriffith.gitlab.io/frotz/ David Griffith's Frotz page] lists several places to download it.<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81649How to launch an IF game file2019-11-17T19:04:02Z<p>Dibianca: /* Simplest option */</p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows''', '''Mac''', and '''Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.4 directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.4/Lectrote-1.3.4-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.4/Lectrote-1.3.4-win32-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.4/Lectrote-1.3.4-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.4/Lectrote-1.3.4-linux-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.4/Lectrote-1.3.4-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br />
<br />
For the Linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app:<br />
<br />
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luxlunae.fabularium Fabularium for Android]<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''iOS''', try the Frotz app:<br />
<br />
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frotz/id287653015 Frotz for iOS]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat and .zip)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: Frotz will almost certainly be in your distribution's main repository. It will play all the different versions of z-code files, including V6. If Frotz is not on your main repository then [https://davidgriffith.gitlab.io/frotz/ David Griffith's Frotz page] lists several places to download it.<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81639How to launch an IF game file2019-11-11T22:21:43Z<p>Dibianca: </p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows''', '''Mac''', and '''Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.3 directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.3/Lectrote-1.3.3-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.3/Lectrote-1.3.3-win32-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.3/Lectrote-1.3.3-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.3/Lectrote-1.3.3-linux-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.3/Lectrote-1.3.3-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br />
<br />
For the Linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app:<br />
<br />
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luxlunae.fabularium Fabularium for Android]<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''iOS''', try the Frotz app:<br />
<br />
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frotz/id287653015 Frotz for iOS]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: Frotz will almost certainly be in your distribution's main repository. It will play all the different versions of z-code files, including V6. If Frotz is not on your main repository then [https://davidgriffith.gitlab.io/frotz/ David Griffith's Frotz page] lists several places to download it.<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81638How to launch an IF game file2019-11-11T22:20:45Z<p>Dibianca: /* Simplest option */</p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows''', '''Mac''', and '''Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.3 directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.3/Lectrote-1.3.3-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.3/Lectrote-1.3.3-win32-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.3/Lectrote-1.3.3-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.3/Lectrote-1.3.3-linux-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.3/Lectrote-1.3.3-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br />
<br />
For the Linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app.<br />
<br />
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luxlunae.fabularium Fabularium for Android]<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''iOS''', try the Frotz app.<br />
<br />
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frotz/id287653015 Frotz for iOS]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: Frotz will almost certainly be in your distribution's main repository. It will play all the different versions of z-code files, including V6. If Frotz is not on your main repository then [https://davidgriffith.gitlab.io/frotz/ David Griffith's Frotz page] lists several places to download it.<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81636How to launch an IF game file2019-11-11T18:11:38Z<p>Dibianca: </p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows''', '''Mac''', and '''Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.2 directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br />
<br />
For the Linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app.<br />
<br />
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luxlunae.fabularium Fabularium for Android]<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''iOS''', try the Frotz app.<br />
<br />
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frotz/id287653015 Frotz for iOS]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
(If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.)<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81635How to launch an IF game file2019-11-11T18:09:46Z<p>Dibianca: </p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows''', '''Mac''', and '''Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.2 (the most recent version of the app as of 8-nov-2019) directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br />
<br />
For the Linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app.<br />
<br />
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luxlunae.fabularium Fabularium for Android]<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''iOS''', try the Frotz app.<br />
<br />
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frotz/id287653015 Frotz for iOS]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
(If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.)<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81634How to launch an IF game file2019-11-11T18:08:22Z<p>Dibianca: /* Simplest option */</p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows''', '''Mac''', and '''Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.2 (the most recent version of the app as of 8-nov-2019) directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br />
<br />
For the linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app.<br />
<br />
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luxlunae.fabularium Fabularium for Android]<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''iOS''', try the Frotz app.<br />
<br />
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frotz/id287653015 Frotz for iOS]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
(If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.)<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81633How to launch an IF game file2019-11-11T15:55:06Z<p>Dibianca: /* Simplest option */</p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows''', '''Mac''', and '''Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.2 (the most recent version of the app as of 8-nov-2019) directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br />
<br />
For the linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app.<br />
<br />
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luxlunae.fabularium Fabularium for Android]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
(If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.)<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81631How to launch an IF game file2019-11-11T14:43:38Z<p>Dibianca: </p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows''', '''Mac''', and '''Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.2 (the most recent version of the app as of 8-nov-2019) directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit] ([https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-ia32.zip 32bit])<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br><br />
<br />
For the linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app. (Search for Fabularium in the Google Play store.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
(If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.)<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81630How to launch an IF game file2019-11-11T14:40:59Z<p>Dibianca: </p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows''', '''Mac''', and '''Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.2 (the most recent version of the app as of 8-nov-2019) directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-ia32.zip Lectrote for Windows 32bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-ia32.zip Lectrote for Linux 32bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br><br />
<br />
For the linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app. (Search for Fabularium in the Google Play store.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
(If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.)<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81629How to launch an IF game file2019-11-11T14:38:25Z<p>Dibianca: </p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
For '''Windows, Mac, and Linux''', try the Lectrote app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.2 (the most recent version of the app as of 8-nov-2019) directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for Windows 64bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-ia32.zip Lectrote for Windows 32bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for Linux 64bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-ia32.zip Lectrote for Linux 32bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for Mac 64bit]<br><br />
<br />
For the linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
For '''Android''', try the Fabularium app. (Search for Fabularium in the Google Play store.)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
(If Lectrote won't work for you, try the Gargoyle app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.)<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81628How to launch an IF game file2019-11-09T17:56:44Z<p>Dibianca: </p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
Use the '''Lectrote''' app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.2 (the most recent version of the app as of 8-nov-2019) directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for windows 64bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-ia32.zip Lectrote for windows 32bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for linux 64bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-ia32.zip Lectrote for linux 32bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for mac 64bit]<br><br />
<br />
For the linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
If, for some reason, Lectrote won't work for you, try the '''Gargoyle''' app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.<br />
<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Basics]]<br />
[[Category:Interpreter]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81627How to launch an IF game file2019-11-09T17:55:06Z<p>Dibianca: </p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
Use the '''Lectrote''' app. This will launch most games and is clear and easy to read.<br />
<br />
You can either choose the most recent release for your system from the [https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases Lectrote releases page], or download release 1.3.2 (the most recent version of the app as of 8-nov-2019) directly from these links:<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-x64.zip Lectrote for windows 64bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-win32-ia32.zip Lectrote for windows 32bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-x64.zip Lectrote for linux 64bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-linux-ia32.zip Lectrote for linux 32bit]<br><br />
[https://github.com/erkyrath/lectrote/releases/download/lectrote-1.3.2/Lectrote-1.3.2-macos-x64.dmg Lectrote for mac 64bit]<br><br />
<br />
For the linux versions, unzip into a folder and launch the app from there. It won't show up in your main menu though.<br />
<br />
<br />
If, for some reason, Lectrote won't work for you, try the '''Gargoyle''' app. It will also launch most text games, but doesn't seem to be updated as often as Lectrote.<br />
<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
For Linux users, the first place to look is the main repository for your distribution. <br />
If you're using Linux Mint, open the Synaptic package manager and search for Gargoyle.<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Character sets]]</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81611How to launch an IF game file2019-11-08T17:05:17Z<p>Dibianca: </p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
Below are download links for the most popular apps.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Simplest option ==<br />
<br />
Use the '''Gargoyle''' app, which will launch most text games.<br />
<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br><br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for Mac OS]<br><br />
Gargoyle for Linux (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Other options ==<br />
<br />
Other options depend on the game format, which you can usually tell from the file extension.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Z-code'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .z3-.z8, .zblorb, .zlb, and sometimes .dat)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://ifarchive.org/if-archive/infocom/interpreters/frotz/WindowsFrotzInstaller.exe WinFrotz]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Glulx'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .ulx, .blb, .gblorb, .glb)<br />
<br />
Windows: [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/glulxe/WinGlulxeInstaller.exe Glulxe]; [http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/programming/glulx/interpreters/git/wingit-135.zip Git]<br><br />
Mac OS: (?)<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''TADS'''<br><br />
(Extensions: .gam, .t3)<br />
<br />
Windows: [https://www.tads.org/t3dl/pksetup.exe TADS Player Kit]<br><br />
Mac OS: [https://github.com/realnc/qtads/releases/download/2.1.7/QTads-2.1.7.dmg QTads]<br><br />
Linux: (?)<br><br />
iOS: (?)<br><br />
Android: (?)</div>Dibiancahttps://www.ifwiki.org/index.php?title=How_to_launch_an_IF_game_file&diff=81610How to launch an IF game file2019-11-08T16:49:51Z<p>Dibianca: Created page with "Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter"). == Fastest option: Use the '''Gar..."</p>
<hr />
<div>Many IF games can be played in a web browser, but if you download the game file, you'll need a launcher app (also called an "interpreter").<br />
<br />
<br />
== Fastest option: Use the '''Gargoyle''' app, which will launch most text games. ==<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-windows.exe Gargoyle for Windows]<br />
[https://github.com/garglk/garglk/releases/download/2019.1/gargoyle-2019.1-mac-nota.dmg Gargoyle for MacOS]<br />
Gargoyle for Linux (?)</div>Dibianca