Curse Quote by Graham Nelson
“The time has mainly gone on getting Inform into a decent shape for public use. I suppose the plot of 'Curses' makes a sequel conceivable when compared with, say, the plot of 'Hamlet' but none is planned.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Inform Manual, 1993
The author notes that most effort has been spent refining Inform for public use, and hints that a sequel to 'Curses' could be imagined but is not planned.
In simple terms: Effort focused on improving Inform; sequel idea mentioned but not intended.
Key Takeaway
Focus on current project, ignore speculative sequels.
Themes
software development
literary adaptation
future planning
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
informational
analytical
When to use this quote
- authoring tools
- interactive fiction
- project management
- creative writing
Key Concepts
refinement
public usability
sequels
Questions to Reflect On
- Should resources be allocated to a sequel or further improve Inform?
- How does public usability affect adoption?
A Different Perspective
No concrete plan for a sequel may limit audience expectations.
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