A Midsummer Night's Choice 1.1.9

In this Shakespearean comedy adventure, discover the captivating tale of forbidden love and the enchanting world of fairy outlaws.

"A Midsummer Night's Choice" is an interactive fantasy novel written by Kreg Segall, comprising a staggering 190,000 words. Your decisions shape the course of the story, immersing you in a text-based journey that relies solely on the power of your imagination, devoid of visual imagery or sound effects.

As Shakespeare once wrote, "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind." In this game, you play as a character defying your father, the Duke's, attempts to arrange a marriage. On a daring escape into the mystical forest, you assume a disguise and venture forth. Prepare to encounter mistaken identities, inexplicable bears, and pint-sized yet formidable fairies – equipped with adorable walnut-shell helmets and mounted on armored baby bunnies for battle!

Will you succumb to the clutches of the mysterious Faerie Queene? Perhaps you – or your doppelganger – will stumble upon true love? Or will your father's relentless spies track you down before anything else unfolds?

Prepare yourself for an unpredictable journey through a rocky road paved by romance.

NEW! Are you keen to discover more about the origins of this captivating game? How about impressing your friends with extensive knowledge about Shakespeare? And most importantly, do you yearn to understand the bear's significance? Introducing the "Director's Commentary" feature!

In "Director's Commentary" mode, an additional choice will occasionally appear labeled "View new commentary." This option grants you access to the author's notes on specific moments in the story – a chance to delve deeper into their creative process.

Kreg Segall, the author, is an Associate Professor of English at Regis College in Massachusetts. His expertise lies in teaching and writing about medieval and Renaissance literature. In addition to his scholarly work focused on Shakespeare and Spenser, Segall has been crafting live role-playing games for over two decades.

Features of "A Midsummer Night's Choice" include:

• Playable characters as male or female, with options for various sexual orientations
• Inspiring the world with noble actions or embracing a lighthearted approach
• A unique opportunity to star in a play within a play (or rather, a game within a game)
• Pursuing paths as a jester, diplomat, knight, poet, shepherd – or even venturing into the fairy court and abandoning the mortal realm altogether

Uncover the mystery behind the bear's involvement and immerse yourself in a world where love's journey is never without obstacles.