Hello, would you like to take a survey?
Summary
Medium: Digital interactive novel with browser integration
Status: In development
Description
Hello, would you like to take a survey? is a digital interactive novel1 about the consequences of censorship and pervasive surveillance. Players attempt to discover the truth about a recent terrorist incident that apparently takes place near their real-world location on the day they begin playing. Their investigation is not confined solely to interactions with the virtual world of the novel, however. Players can search for information about the incident by browsing real-world websites (Wikipedia, news sites, social media, etc.), modified on-the-fly by the game to provide clues to the real story. By interacting with the narrative just as they would a real-world incident, Hello, would you like to take a survey? presents new opportunities for both immersion and storytelling strategy. Only by applying actual techniques for evading censorship and surveillance will players uncover the whole story of this interactive novel.
Development Status
Both the narrative and software of Hello, would you like to take a survey? are under active development. Check back here for updates and test releases as they become available.
Footnotes
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Formally, Hello, would you like to take a survey? takes inspiration from Pry by Tender Claws Studio and work by Angela Ferraiolo. ↩