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"Titles are a complex art. Sometimes they're deep and metaphorical. Sometimes they're catchy and fun to read out loud. Sometimes they're named after a quote or item in the game. Sometimes they don't even have any relevance to what's going..."
by Sam Kabo Ashwell - 12 votes for 9 games, last vote on March 8, 2014; created on April 23, 2013"This poll is a place to suggest individual puzzles from games released in 2013, which you think might be worth considering for Best Individual Puzzle in the XYZZY Awards. Leave a brief, unspoilery-as-possible title for the puzzle in the..."
by MathBrush - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on June 27, 2018; created on March 18, 2018"This is for suggesting games released in 2017 which you think might be worth considering for Best Game in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. The category will still be text-entry, and games not mentioned here will..."
by MathBrush - 12 votes for 11 games, last vote on July 23, 2020; created on June 22, 2020"This is for suggesting games released in 2018 which you think might be worth considering for Best Game in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination.This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to suggest games..."
by MathBrush - 12 votes for 11 games, last vote on December 2, 2022; created on May 20, 2022"This is for suggesting games released in 2021 which you think might be worth considering for Best use of Multimedia in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. This is not an official list. The point of poll is partly to..."
by MathBrush - 12 votes for 12 games, last vote on June 28, 2017; created on May 16, 2017"This is for suggesting games released in 2016 which you think might be worth considering for Best NPCs in the XYZZY awards. This is not a zeroth-round nomination. The category will still be text-entry, and games not mentioned here will..."
by Cygnus - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on February 29, 2024; created on February 17, 2024"Okay, I swear this will be my last poll for the month. BUT. I love fourth-wall breaking. I am a simple guy. I love when games mess with me. There's a plethora of games here, and there isn't an overtly filled fourth-wall tag, so if you..."
by DenniaDale - 12 votes for 12 games, last vote on March 10, 2021; created on March 26, 2010"This is simple and I'm sure the list will grow as new games are developed, but what IF games are available for the iPhone, or like devices? I'm aware of one called "Cathy's Book" which looks like a lot of fun, at least for girls, but..."
by Sorrel - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on May 8, 2017; created on February 5, 2010"I'm looking for IF where the setting constantly evolves/changes to either advance the plot or confuse the player. Something to the effect of Shade. "
by cynical11 - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on August 6, 2022; created on August 3, 2014"Basically, any game that features any kind of character creation system; but, the more in-depth, the better."
by Andrew Schultz - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on February 7, 2024; created on January 2, 2023"In IFComp 2022, it struck me how your partner Alex, in A Walk Around the Neighborhood and your father in The Last Christmas Present did a really good job of providing an NPC that gave hints without outright spoilers. This was to help you..."
by SinfoolGamer - 12 votes for 10 games, last vote on October 17, 2012; created on September 26, 2012"For all the wannabe IF Authors out there, what games would you recommend they play/research? Hopefully looking for multiple types (best & worst IF) and also IF with sounds/pictures/animation & with well done feelies (maps, letters,..."
by deathbytroggles - 12 votes for 6 games, last vote on January 9, 2024; created on May 29, 2022"I am looking for massive puzzle games (think Curses, Mulldoon Legacy) where the game can never be put in an unwinnable situation that isn't obvious (either before or after). "
by MathBrush - 12 votes for 4 games, last vote on February 17, 2023; created on January 31, 2023"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the most sequel-worthy game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB..."
by MathBrush - 12 votes for 4 games, last vote on February 17, 2023; created on January 30, 2023"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best Adrift game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB members..." by MathBrush - 12 votes for 3 games, last vote on February 18, 2024; created on February 1, 2024"This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best ADRIFT game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..." by MathBrush - 12 votes for 5 games, last vote on February 17, 2023; created on January 30, 2023"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best Adventuron game of 2022. Voting is anonymous and open only to IFDB..." by MathBrush - 12 votes for 3 games, last vote on February 18, 2024; created on February 1, 2024"This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best educational game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members...." by MathBrush - 12 votes for 4 games, last vote on February 18, 2023; created on January 30, 2023"This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best game in a custom system in 2022. Voting is open to all IFDB members...." by MathBrush - 12 votes for 2 games, last vote on February 18, 2024; created on February 1, 2024"This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best Texture game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible..."