games/springthing/2009/readme.txt

The Spring Thing games are now available for download. There are 
four games this year: 

ADRIFT Games:
Vague, by Richard Otter

Glulx Games:
A Flustered Duck, by Jim Aikin

Windows Games:
Realm of Obsidian, by Amy Kerns

Z-Code Games:
The Milk of Paradise, by Josh Graboff

You can find out everything you need to know at: 
http://www.springthing.net/2009/

You'll find the links to download the games on that page.

The deadline for voting is 11:59 PM EDT, Monday, April 27, 2009.

The voting page isn't up yet, but with any luck I will get it in 
place this week. Eventually the proper voting page will be at:
http://www.springthing.net/2009/vote.htm

Again, feel free to contact me if there are any problems.

________springthing_dot_net
greg_at

To all the players, have fun! To all the entrants, good luck!

Greg



HOW TO PLAY THESE GAMES

You'll need an interpreter to play most of these games. Actually, 
you'll need multiple interpreters (ADRIFT, Glulx, and Z-Code). 
To find out which interpreter is best for your system, 
consult the following web page:

http://www.ifwiki.org/index.php/FAQ#How_can_I_download_and_play_IF.3F



VOTING PERIOD

The judging period will end at 11:59 PM EDT, Monday, April 27, 2009. 
(Note that that you must not only vote, but also confirm your votes 
before the deadline.)



HOW TO VOTE ON THESE GAMES

To cast your vote, first read the rules below, then go to:

http://www.springthing.net/2009/vote.htm

As of this writing, that page doesn't yet exist, but I will put it up
sometime before April 8 or so. Once the page is up, you'll be able
to use it until the voting ends at 11:59 PM EDT, Monday, April 27, 2009.

If you plan to submit your votes soon before the deadline, be
careful about one thing: you must both vote AND confirm your votes
before the deadline: 11:59 PM EDT, Monday, April 27, 2009.

In previous years, a small number of people have reported problems 
with the voting page. If you experience problems, you can send your 
votes by email to:

________springthing_dot_net
greg_at

I will probably still have you confirm your votes, even if you
submit them by email, and you should still be prepared to confirm 
them before the voting deadline.

Feel free to email me at the above address with any questions you
may have.



VOTING RULES

Before voting, please consult the voting rules at:

http://www.springthing.net/2009/rules.htm#rulesforjudges