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by ScottAdams 1669 days ago
I am so very sorry about the chiggers. I grew up with them in Florida and they were not a fun experience for me either.

I am though delighted to hear that my classic games were helpful in you understanding your own gifts! I appreciate you sharing that with me!
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castwide 1669 days ago
I can't imagine how many future developers were originally inspired to learn programming by playing your games. A text adventure was the first thing I wanted to make when I learned BASIC on a VIC-20. Even now, I maintain an interactive fiction SDK for Ruby (https://gamefic.com). Thanks, Scott!
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ScottAdams 1669 days ago
That is so neat. Ruby running IF is very special! Wonderful to hear you using your gift that way!
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