You;er right – I’m bored – I’m waiting for a load of new toys to arrive to write about.I’ve just spent the day at the coast with an ex-Microsoft pal of mine, avoiding crappy weather inland and on my return home tonight, my Bengal cat was deeply involved in something – I never found out what he was staring at so intently but that triggered me off: I used to be a fanatic about text adventures like the original Crowther adventure (You are in a forest) and Scott Adam adventures for the Tandy TRS-80 – long before we had anything like decent graphics.Anyway I decided to try out my new favourite toy – Gemini-CLI (command line vresion – runs in Powershell etc) which can’t make images but it sure can tell you about them: I put the image of the cat into a folder that Gemini could access, told it to “describe the scene in the image mycat.jpg and state possible exits and interesting things to look at – in the style of an adventure program.” Are you ready for this? If I could go back in time I could maybe start a career selling adventure games… (or not)… I’ve not edited this AT ALL!!! You find yourself in a dimly lit, overgrown patio, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and unseen flora.
Before you, a sleek, spotted feline, a creature of the night, is poised atop a low, purple-painted wall, its glowing eyes fixed intently on some unseen quarry to the east.Its powerful form suggests agility and a hunter’s instinct.Possible Exits: East: The cat’s unwavering gaze suggests an interesting path or target beyond the dense bamboo-like foliage.
What secrets does the darkness hold in that direction?West: A shadowy, possibly wooden structure is partially obscured by a leafy vine.Could this be a hidden entrance, a forgotten shed, or merely a decorative element? The path here is less clear, but the vine hints at something ancient or untamed.South: The paved patio stretches out behind you, offering a retreat from the immediate tension, but leading to unknown areas of this nocturnal garden.Interesting Things to Look At: The Cat: Observe its intense focus, the intricate patterns of its fur, and the predatory gleam in its eyes.
Is it a guardian, a hunter, or merely a curious observer?The Wall: The low, purple wall with its terracotta-tiled coping provides a clear boundary.What lies beyond its confines? Is it a garden, a wilderness, or something more?The Foliage: The dense, reedy plants to the east could conceal anything.A hidden path, a small creature, or perhaps a clue.The Ground: The damp, paved surface beneath your feet and the cat’s hind paws.
Are those water puddles, or something else reflecting the dim light?
If anyone is still writing these things – beware – be very aware
