Reposted by Dr Florence Smith Nicholls
Okay, let's try this again but MAKING SENSE...
I do not know is Ablahshikar is a good game yet, but I am compelled. Mesmerized, even. It is poetic and simulatonist equally. A mostly-ASCII game about ship salvaging in an arabesque world - equal Caves of Qud and Sunless Sea. There is a large demo.
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Ablahshikar on Steam
Ablahshikar is a turn-based ASCII salvage-survival game adrift on the Candle Sea. Bound to a worn terminal of bone-white and brass, you must strip wrecks and tear organs direct from rival vessels. Gra...
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Franklin: My final report
Watson: Little Rosie Franklin’s research! I bet it’s something!
Franklin: ROSALIND.
Crick: Oh, that’s a big name
W: You’re getting fancy on us! Tell me—
F: Ah. I love this game.
W: Is it a scientific breakthrough in feelings?
F: Well, I suppose I have to go into hysterics or have a baby somewhere, good day gentlemen
W: GO, GO
[W and C slip a look at F’s notes]
C: Nice
W: Quit hogging](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:otnyifxylzlruotgn6ys6nqv/bafkreif6jjclwaolojv3xk7yw6ir2u5jjrxj77qkl76uv7itrix2oqwxiy)
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Plot
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I caught up with the pigeon who's taking Spunkton by storm for being "fierce" (stylish and confident).
What does a typical day look like for you?
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Is there anything you're really interested in lately?
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