Planting a Forest of the Future with Words
Words are not just the foundation of literature, but the starting point of every story. With a touch of literary flair, writers can transform mere words into entire literary universes, each with its unique landscapes. Without a single drop of paint, they can create vast forests, stormy seas, and even transport readers across time and space, diving into parallel lives. The 2024 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) will not only showcase literary works from around the world but will also integrate the classic indie game Word Game with IF Plus's AI interactive technology, creating a never-before-seen "pure text" interactive exhibit. Readers will be invited to collaborate with AI to plant a literary forest of the future.
Embark on a Text-Based Adventure through Another World
The "Digital Pavilion," curated by Backer-Founder, extends the creativity and world-building of Word Game, filling the space with an adventurous atmosphere. Leveraging the latest AI technology, IF Plus has created an entirely new story-generation system called Word Game - Future Forest, transforming the traditional reading experience where readers were merely spectators into an interactive journey where they craft their own adventure.
In Word Game - Future Forest, we combine cutting-edge AI technology to elevate the book exhibition into an interactive storytelling journey. The process is seamlessly integrated with the LINE platform, offering users an intuitive and effortless experience. Through simple LINE conversations, photo interactions, and quizzes, the AI can tailor a unique profile for each reader, generating a personalized prologue, custom book cover, and a bespoke title, turning every participant into the author of their own "Hero’s Book" within this world of words.
Continue the Story, Write the Future
For us, Word Game - Future Forest is more than just a cross-platform digital game or an interactive experience—it is a profound dialogue between culture and technology, a seamless fusion of reading and creation. From the intuitive game mechanics to the dynamic publishing model, every aspect represents our questions about the future of publishing: "How will stories resonate deeply with readers in the future?" and "How will content evolve and grow as readers become more involved?"
Over the five days of the Taipei International Book Exhibition, more than 7,000 adventurers embarked on this literary journey with us, exploring the future of storytelling. Starting with Word Game - Future Forest, we witnessed how stories transcend the one-way communication of the author and become a co-created dialogue with readers. These 7,000 unique "Hero’s Books" symbolize that every reader can be a co-creator of stories, illustrating how future readers will continue to write their own chapters in a new, ever-evolving narrative form.
Audience Feedback
"This is an exhibition where I could join in with my child and spark creativity. We both loved it! Our Hero’s Book was full of warmth and adventure, really meaningful."
"This game is so cool! I never thought it could be this easy to create my own adventure story. The AI-generated cover was fun too—it really felt like a fantasy adventure!"
"It let us try out new technology, be the main character, and write our own story. Sharing it with my friends was a blast!"
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