stackyFACTSOne of the foundational experiences in digital entertainment was incredibly grounded in boring reality. The creator was an avid spelunker who simply translated a real, physical cave system into a series of text prompts, proving that gamers will happily explore the outdoors as long as they don't actually have to leave their chairs.
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