ADRIFT

ADRIFT is a relatively new IF development system designed by Campbell Wild that allows you to create your own IF game. It was written in Visual Basic and is programmed for Microsoft Windows. ADRIFT is intended for people who do not like programming; it sacrifices some power and flexibility for easy usability, but it is still a respected tool with a loyal user base.

While ADRIFT games can be played for free, the latest version of the game generator, version 4.0 is shareware and costs $17 to register. (If you do not register ADRIFT 4.0 it is limited to: 10 rooms; 25 objects; 25 tasks; 5 events; 3 characters; 2 roomgroups; 10 synonyms; 5 variables)

The previous version 3.90 is still available for free, but the later version has many improvements. While you can convert version 3.90 games to run under version 4.0, it is generally advised to use the 3.90 runner as the execution may not be the same after conversion.

Links

• ADRIFT Home Page. The site got a makeover on Dec 12, 2004.
• InsideADRIFT. A newsletter currently edited by Ken Franklin, always looking for contribution on all IF matters.
• Adrift Topic Tutorial System
• Shadow Vault is David Whyld's Adrift game reference site (includes comprehensive lists of ADRIFT games for download, reviews and walkthroughs)
• Online Adrift Resource site (O.A.R.S)- Recently revived, this site is intended to bring together tutorials and other reference material to assist Adrift users.