Welcome to the MerinaltNudgeon repository!
Here you can find the source code for the web game Merinalt Nudgeon, a terminal dungeon where the only way to interact with the game is through commands!
I know this game design is very out of date, but after playing Zork, a terminal dungeon from the 70s, I was fascinated with the idea of creating a interactive world entirely understood through text. Now, without further ado, I will explain some core mechanics of the Merinalt Nudgeon.
Merinalt Nudgeon offers a wide variety of commands. Part of the game is learning how to use the commands, much like you would learn to interact with the real world. I wanted to give users the opportunity to learn by playing rather than play by learning. There are a few commands that I will explicitly explain the syntax for as they are the most essential for playing.
| Command | Syntax | Description |
|---|---|---|
| help | help | Helps the player with basic commands. |
| pick/grab | pick up/grab item | Picks up an item that is in the current room. |
| go/walk/run/travel/head/move | go direction | Moves the player in the direction specified if there is a room in that direction. |
| fight/attack/hit/slash/stab | fight enemy with weapon | Attacks enemies with the weapon specified. |
The game is currently in early beta. I am focusing on polishing mechanics to make later development easier while avoiding redundancy.