ZMPP Documentation

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Introduction

Thank you for trying out ZMPP (Z-Machine Preservation Project), a player software for Interactive Fiction. ZMPP was originally created in 2005 and is available on many platforms. This is the official Android version, written by its original author.

Basic Usage

This application consists of two parts: the Browser and the Player. The Browser allows the user to select and download games from and to his library of IF stories on the device. The Player is the main user interface to the story. Tapping on the screen displays the keyboard, pushing the back button on the device hides it.

Quick Tip: On many Android devices, you can use the built-in microphone to enter commands. In this case, tap on the microphone on the on-screen keyboard and speak the words you want to enter. Try it out if you are feeling adventurous !

Available Features

The Android port currently contains the following versions of ZMPP: