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Info Street - New StoryGames and City Information - Start here!
New Storygames District A center for new adventures and exciting beginnings. New writers start here to learn all about creating a new Storygame.	79	1396
IF Technical Institute and FAQ A goldmine of technical info, frequently asked questions and miscellaneous hints and tips to make the most of your stay at IF	37	564
IFquirer Catch the latest headlines, gossip and goings on in the IFs premier rag!	26	44
The City! Check out IF, buy a plot of land to call your own even!	43	96
City Central
City Auditorium Forum for Site Honors (including choosing the New Storygame of the Month) and general site announcements.	12	260
The Market Bizarre For discussions about the City of IF currency, and the buying and selling of all things IF.	36	949
Open Forum An open area where anyone is free to start a discussion about whatever they want.	30	786
Games Come in and try a few of the City of IF's games; from Bob the Apedog and Zogby to Traditional RP's and Wordgames.	37	2195
Arena For the playtesting and discussion of Arena, the game of ever-changing strategy.	11	205
IFY Awards 2007	26	242
Election Apr 08 A forum for electing the City's fifth Mayor.	17	250
The Fantasy Forest - Fantasy Storygames
The Archer's Quest A young archer seeks her destiny in the Wild Lands. A sequel to the very first storygame, The Archer's Flight. Newbies welcome!	18	211
Bittersweet Reverie Robbie is a boy with an active imagination; his parents and teachers want to reign in his wild thoughts, but Robbie will soon discover a new world in a different dimension which will appreciate his creativity. In fact, his imagination is a powerful tool in this world, and yet one which may bring desctruction. The inhabitants of this world will force Robbie into difficult choices, and he must make decisions about his talents...but so do you. Read the story, Live the adventure!	11	125
The Time Before Follow two mages working on opposite sides in the battle for domination of a continent. Towns will be razed, magic will fly, and people will die. Come in and help create the history that shaped the "Battle to the End" world. Voted New Storygame of the Month, Nov 05.	7	683
A Fronte Praecipitium a Tergo Lupi This is a tale of a woman, and her discovery of her own true nature. Born to a warrior race of half-lion, half-elves, she ventured north at an early age. Content with her lot in life, she took what she wanted, when she wanted, until uncovering a plot of assassination. The target – her. Trying solely to survive, she stumbles upon a world unfamiliar to her – a world of politics and guile. Join Ulliana and her companions as she discovers her destiny. SGoTM winner August 2006	23	373
Vengeance Two high standing IFian citizens have disappeared, and the Mayor's efforts at organising a search party are hampered by a mysterious illness sweeping the city. As more IFians fall victim of the disease, can our hapless heroes hope to find a cure? And who is the person in the hooded cloak pulling all the strings?	10	149
Tales of IF The City of IF is a wild place, populated by weird and wonderful peoples, though mostly weird. Here you can come and read some of the stranger stories of our fair city. Don't be shy now!	23	3162
Storygames: Fantasy Discover more magical storygames in the Fantasy Forest....	23	932
Skiffiville - Science Fiction, Future, and Horror Storygames
Galleons of the Stars Six orphans on their own for the first time are finding that it's anything but smooth sailing. Kidnappings. Bar-fights. Wild chases on star galleons. A pitched sea battle in the middle of empty space. Sailing through an ion storm with a mad drunk at the helm. When that mad drunk is actually a legendary pirate lord maybe that evens the odds. Then again, when they are turning into people they barely recognize... When their histories suddenly start to haunt them... When a treasure they know nothing about may end the only lives they've got... Maybe they should've stayed in bed... SGOTM Winner October 2007	32	347
Storygames: Scifi, Future, and Horror Discover more Science Fiction and Horror storygames here. Enter if you dare!	10	341
Jester Park - Humor, Experimental, and Miscellaneous Storygames
Grim Reaping My name is Grim Reaper. You may know me as Death. As you can imagine I have travelled the length of time since the Business of Life was established by Johnny B God in what some call "The Year of Dot." I still don't know who Dot is. After so many millennia spent collecting souls, I feel it is time to tell some of my many stories. Welcome to The Reaper Diaries. Voted SGOTM February 2008.	10	163
Wrath The Multitude is rising. There's only one hope for humanity, and she's behind the bike sheds on her knees. Face it, we're screwed. Voted SGame of the month August 07.	17	351
Barry the Normal Join Bartrix Devinous Hero Extrodinaire on his quest to satisfy age old riddles such as 'who put the empty carton back in the fridge' and 'why are there never enough hot dog buns'. A comic adventure with laugh out loud moments that are sure to leave you saying 'the juice just came out of my nose!'. Voted SGame of the Month, August 2007	9	141
Storygames: Miscellaneous, Experimental, and Humor Nothing MEH about this place! Explore Jester Park for all kinds of wonderful oddness.	21	856
Linear Lane - Linear stories, Critiques and writing competitions.
Linear District For stories that don't have reader participation.	87	1171
Writers' Arena For writing competitions.	15	336
Stasis Hall - Completed or archived Storygames
The Wheel - The White Queen An epic tale of adventure, love, and war, set in a world of classical mythology...	5	100
The Wheel - The Fish That Walked A prince dreams his life away, until his island home is invaded...	9	180
The Wheel - The Ram A slave overthrows his masters and teaches his people to fight...	27	824
The Wheel - The Machine's Daughter The offspring of a machine is drawn to the Animal World.	20	918
The Wheel - The Twin Prince A young boy will inherit an Empire, if he survives...	12	286
InterFable Stories - A Vampire's Quest A young vampire, hunted by wizards, must find out who he really is and how to stop his hunters...	21	323
InterFable Stories - Bushido The story of a young man trying to save his village from being destroyed by bandits. Co-winner of All-around Best Ify 2005.	21	507
InterFable Stories - When Stories Travel Together 4 passengers traveling together contrive short stories to entertain the others...and YOU. On Hiatus	7	148
Battle to the End - Start Here! They come from all over the world to take part in the ultimate test of magical prowess. There is great glory, for those who survive. Now open to sign up!	11	127
Battle to the End - The Master of Illusion and Light Follow Gorin, the Master of Illusion and Light, as he battles his way through the annual Mages Tournament in Vlusos. Will his powers be enough for victory, or will events beyond his control prove too much for him? Only time will tell.	16	337
Battle to the End - Spellsinger Listen to Jakeen as he discovers the magic of music.	17	304
Battle to the End - Yahoo: Mind over Magic A man that depends solely on strategy and a little Magic to win a competition in Vlusos, enter the Lyceum, and find his true love...and maybe a man he needs to take revenge on.	17	192
Truthseeker His village destroyed for unknown reasons, a boy searches for the answers that connects his half-brother, the goddess, and himself into a dangerous journey for truth. Voted New Storygame of the Month, Nov 04	7	102
Pirates, Vampires, and Ninjas, Oh My! Journey with Talon the One-eye and his crew as they explore dangerous new lands, assemble their fleet, and avoid getting pantsed on their way to attaining the status of Most Feared Pirate! Voted New Storygame of the Month, Feb 05; Winner of Best Style/Most Original Ify 2005.	8	143
Finite Cosmos A journey fraught with danger reveals the tremulous existence of the world, as one young woman struggles to discover her life path on a personal voyage of self-discovery. Voted New Storygame of the Month, March 05; Winner of Best Description/Detail Ify 2005.	25	433
Virtual In deep space wages a war between the Boragnians and humans. Follow the cruiser Freedom and its pilots through a perilous journey through this horrendous war. Voted New Storygame of the Month, May 05.	23	451
Sheerluck Holmes The best parody of Sherlock Holmes since 1895. Don't miss this hilarious comedy full of today's worries and fashions. Voted New Storygame of the Month, June 05	9	204
Abduction! Frank Brill just wants to save his rubber cement factory. But when aliens start placing orders, his situation gets sticky in a hurry. Voted New Storygame of the Month, July 05.	8	173
Beyond the Horn When Winger entered the Down Below, she experienced a nightmare. But the nightmare keeps calling her back... Voted New Storygame of the Month, August 2005	13	142
Sojourner's Journey A girl finds her fate, a people find their heritage, and a ruler finds his purpose. Voted New Storygame of the Month, Sep 05.	26	320
Shadows of the Mind A girl's nightmares really do come true - unless she can find the power to stop them. Voted New Storygame of the Month, Oct 05.	27	544
Good vs Evil vs money! The ultimate StoryGame, where citizens of IF participate in the fight between unswerving Good and terrifying Evil. Sway who will achieve final victory by bribing the author! Will the Dark Queen conquer the Silver Lands and the world? Read here to find out! Voted New Storygame of the Month, Dec 05.	36	1343
Heroes Never Panic A story of great nations at war refusing to put aside their differences and abandon their greed, even as the rage of the undead threatens to end all life. Former Captain John Taggert, a man of uncertainty, must find a true understanding of courage to stand against the darkness, and become a beacon of heroism for others to follow. Voted New Storygame of the Month, Jan 06.	5	336
No Good Deed... In a world of PlayStations, mobile phones and designer shoe-laces, fairy-godmothering is just not what it used to be. Elladora Chubb - a fairy-godmother from a quieter, more gentle age - fights the system from within. Voted New Storygame of the Month, Feb 06.	11	386
The Greatest Fantasy Story Ever What do a callow youth, a caustic witch, a chagrined elf, a capricious princess, and a calculating magician have in common? A whole lot of alliteration, for one thing! Follow the magic, mirth, and all-around mayhem of The Greatest Fantasy Story Ever. Voted New Storygame of the Month, March 06.	10	476
Pillbox Sergeant Mack, an American Soldier who lost his legs in the second Gulf War has been recruited by the super secret Limb Replacement Program. Transformed into an augmented Superhuman, he must now keep the ancient technologies of the Gods from falling into the wrong hands, while protecting the people he loves. Voted Storygame of the Month, May 2006 : On Hiatus	23	385
Tired of Death - COMPLETE How many times have you hacked down a zombie without thinking about it? Ever wondered who the shadowy force behind that dungeon is? Spared a thought for the poor denizens who are sat around in those chilly Crypts waiting for the next victim? Perhaps it's time to see the story from the other side... Voted Storygame of the Month for June 06	2	4
Dear Dotty. Dotty is the country’s most popular advice columnist. She has helped hundreds of people like you. Have a problem? Write to Dotty! Voted Storygame of the Month July 2006	5	119
First against the Wall Officer NE1 Gallows is a dedicated enforcer in the Correction and Education department, faithfully serving The Leader. Yet a chance encounter sets a chain of events in motion that will change his life, and perhaps the world, for ever. Remember: The Leader Loves you! SGoTM winner August 2006	1	165
Scrapyard - On hold Help Martin Coin as he tries to impress Melinda Sage with his inventions in IFs first graphical storygame: Scrapyard, a comical steampunk romance. Voted SGotM Sep 06.	6	242
Lords and Ladies Prince Byrold has been thrown into a world he didn't want. Suddenly in line for the throne, he is surrounded on all sides by people with their own agenda. He is beginning to doubt his ability in this harsh new world. Lords and Ladies. A Storygame of intrigue and double dealing. Voted SGotM October 2006.	25	476
Fabled Island The Fabled Treasures of Gadiri Island, the remains of a remote island with a terrible past. Through haunted jungle that obscures the sun and ruins that whisper secrets, a crew of treasure hunters embark on a perilous expedition for wealth and glory. Will they succeed? Or will their bones stare with skeleton eyes at the prize just out of reach? Voted SGotM Oct 06.	18	348
Elvendor When an elf leaves his homeland for adventure, little does he realise how much his journey is set to shape the future and change himself. Voted SGotM November 2006.	25	334
Confession Box Devine is an aging priest who must face the sinful confessions of his townspeople. But everything changes with the murder. Will Devine be forced to approach everything more personally to be able to find the murderer? Warning: Possibly religiously offending. Co-winner Storygame of the Month Dec 2006.	12	241
Underdark Darith and Asalia du'Maldon are far from home. Here in UnderDark they're just part of the food chain, not royal siblings. Layla Vallinthis is a half Gallaen priestess who's been praying for a savior only to find what she's gotten is the most vile thing known to her people. Fallon is the young man at the eye of the storm. Together with Ceddon, his other half, he's enforcing his own agenda. But just who is he? And why does everybody want him? Voted SGotM Jan 2007.	22	230
A Glass Friendship There comes a certain time, my friend, when the things that are strenious at best finally break, and shatter, and all the resulting peices fly off and injure innumerable others. This tale, like many others of its type, did not happen in a night, a week, or even a year. This tale of mysery and woe happened throughout a lifetime. It started on a bleak autumn day. Voted SGotM Feb 2007	11	259
The Endless Wall I live in a world surrounded by a wall. It is a perfect circle, smooth, black, impenetrable. It encloses everything; the town, the lake, the forest, the fields. Mother says there is nothing we need outside the wall, but I have seen the birds fly over it. I will find a way to beat the wall, I will leave this place forever. Voted SGotM Mar 07	4	127
Avarice - COMPLETE In a world rent asunder, haunted by the vengful ghosts of the apocolypse and threatened by something even worse, a deformed and morally bankrupt cripple is mankinds only hope. The trouble is, he doesn't give a damn. Voted SGotM April 2007	23	370
To Pass a Torch A boy inherits a keyring and a job that will last him a thousand years, one to keep the worlds safe from Heaven, Hell, and each other. The only problem is that he doesn't have the slightest clue as to what the job's mechanics are... Voted SGotM winner July 2007	13	122
The Bunnies of... Somewhere. “I was only gone a day, dear.” she was looking at him, her face full of scorn that so totally denied her voice’s beauty. “Now unfreeze them and let them be as bunnies are.” “Yes dear. But can I kill one of them? Please? I have behaved fairly good this month, you know?” “Fine, but only one! This is not gonna be like that volcano incident where you said you just wanted to see how they would react. I thought you meant to scare them. Not see how the sudden flow of ash and molten lava would react to human flesh. I just counted them. Only one can go.” Voted StoryGame of the month August 2007	10	119
Rise of Shadows On a small farming planet, a young girl stumbles across a hidden relict of ancient times, loosing an ancient secret that could threaten the entire human race. Some secrets are best left alone... Voted Storygame of the Month, November 2007.	10	136
The Dark - COMPLETE The future. Violence, rapine, corruption and distain for life is commonplace, and that's just the cops. Now there's a new face in town, and things are going to get a whole lot Darker real fast...	15	272
The Archives More completed storygames and storygame threads.	71	7735
The IFY 2006 Archive Home to the trials and tribulations of this years great event.	27	284
Election Oct 07 Discussion and voting for the Mayoral Election October 2007.	7	159
Election Apr 07 Discussions and more for the Mayoral election April 2007	6	108
Election Oct 06 Forum for debating issues regarding the City of IF Fall 2006 Mayoral Election.	8	162
Election Apr 06 The first election of Mayor of If. Oh the prestige.	3	35
The Vault A safe repository for StoryGames that are on hold for a while.	27	1669