CHECKPOINT
AN INTERACTIVE FICTION BY DANIEL RIVER
RELEASE 3

INTRODUCTION

This fiction is set in Grovlia, a country in Eastern Europe. 1989 has been a difficult year in Grovlia. Cracks are starting to appear in the edifice of 
socialism built up over decades. Protesters look to the west with longing and demand reform or escape. The Committee for People's Security stands as a last 
barricade to the flood of new ideas. In the capital of Berthast, the way to the west is still surveyed by the towers and guards of the checkpoint.

The player will take on the role of an agent in the Committee for People's Security. Extreme caution is warranted since any false moves can earn the player
a trip to a local labour camp.

SAMPLE COMMANDS

Interacting with the characters:
> LOOK AT NOVAK
> ASK NOVAK ABOUT NAME
> ASK NOVAK ABOUT JOB
> ASK ZUPAN ABOUT GARN
> ASK ZUPAN ABOUT ZUPAN
> ASK ZUPAN ABOUT PERESTROIKA
> TELL GARN ABOUT FREEDOM

Using the SI203 recording device:
> SWITCH ON THE LARGE RECORDING DEVICE
> SWITCH OFF THE LARGE RECORDING DEVICE
> PLAY THE LARGE RECORDING DEVICE

Using the Berthast metro line:
> WAIT FOR TRAIN
> GET IN
> GET OUT

Driving a car:
> GET IN THE GALLANT
> TURN ON THE GALLANT
> GET OUT

Interacting with objects:
> TAKE BRIEFCASE
> OPEN BRIEFCASE
> LOOK AT THE WORN DESK

SPECIAL THANKS

To Graham Nelson for creating Inform 7.
To Emily Short for creating the Transit System extension.
To Steve for his extensive testing and important feedback.

FEEDBACK

Please send feedback to the author, Daniel River, at danielriverfiction@gmail.com