March 31, 1998

Thank you for downloading the TextFire 12-PACK, the first in a series of
annual demonstration packages by TextFire, Inc.  This package should include
readme.txt (this file) and the following game demos, arranged by
programming language.

Inform:

babes.z5
badguys.z5
colours.z8
flowers.z5
once.z5
zugzwang.z5

Inform interpreters are available from ftp.gmd.de in
 /if-archive/infocom/interpreters.

TADS:

coma.gam
hockey.gam
inanimat.gam
insomnia.gam
jack.gam
operate.gam
pumping.gam
tenuous.gam
verb.gam

TADS interpreters are available from ftp.gmd.de in
 /if-archive/programming/tads/executables.

Hugo:

marjorie.hex

Hugo interpreters are available from ftp.gmd.de in
 /if-archive/programming/hugo/executables.



*******************UPCOMING EVENTS********************

To commemorate the relase of the 12-PACK and the successful incorporation
of TextFire, we are proud to announce a series of upcoming events and
happenings.

--the June 30th unveiling of http://www.textfire.com, an on-line store that
offers game gear, free giveaways, the tip-of-the-week, and registration of
TextFire products.

--a booth at the first annual Festival of Interactive Fiction in Piedmont,
California. Dates and times TBA. 

--TextFire signings in Europe, Australia, the UK, and the continental United
States. TextFire authors will be present to sign your winning game transcripts!


*********************NEWS FLASH**********************

Just in!  The QVC shopping network and the Association of Independent
Bookstores have agreed to distribute TextFire products.  Watch for our games
in stores and televisions near you!