Polls with votes for Pirate Adventure

What game first got you interested in interactive fiction? This may, or may not, be the first IF game you ever played. Respond to this...

First IF that you have ever played - 76 votes for 40 games; created August 23, 2014
A poll by BlitzWithGuns

What is the first IF that you have ever played? The game that made you love the concept of IF?

Calling all Scott Adams fans... YOU PICK: I'll Play - 12 votes for 5 games; created February 11, 2011
A poll by diddlescatter

Okay, I've never played a Scott Adams game (*gasp!*), and I can't decide where to start. So here's my question to all you seasoned pros...

Solved without Hints - 212 votes for 114 games; created July 16, 2010
A poll by joncgoodwin

I'm very interested in hearing truthful accounts of at least somewhat difficult games (or games that don't solve themselves at least)...

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