IF Seal: How long is an average chapter for an IF?
How long is the average chapter for an if? I'm a chapter 9, and idk if I could do another, unless I come up with something else. I'm really stretching myself thin here cus my concept is zombie apocalypse I don't really have much room. Most if's are (I think) 10+ so I'm a little concerned but I'm also planning for a s2 so idk. I just don't want to go in with low expectations of my work. Help <3?
Dear Measuring-Tape Friend,
I do not want to be hackneyed (actually that is a lie, I love to be hackneyed)...
...but it is very much a "how long is a piece of string" answer.
If you are at Chapter 9 and you have explored the story of the game in a way that feels complete to you, there is no need to pad out further or introduce new conundrums that might feel artificial.
Once you've completed your draft, I recommend leaving it for a little while and then returning to play it yourself with fresher eyes. That will give you information about whether it feels like more story is required or whether it's exactly as it needs to be.
I'd also recommend keeping an eye on the ending sections to ensure that they feel satisfying, even as they allow for further exploration of the story in a game that comes afterwards. It would be a pity if after your hard work, it felt truncated not because of the length, but because of anticipating the later game a little too much.
Happy writing, zombie-apocalypse friend! And congratulations for getting so far in the project!