"A Broken Man" is my entry in IFComp 2006. To play it you need to download one of these two files:
* the TADS3 file? (requires http://tads.org/t3dl.htm?)
* the EXE of the game (requires windows)

The game has inline hints, but you I also have a full walkthrough.


Here are some example house images that I looked at when coming up with scenery for the game.
Munster Stairs
http://www.pasadenahistory.org/thingstosee/mansion_floorplan.html
http://www.mccunemansion.com/weddings.html
http://www.munstermansion.com/gallery/gallery_viewimage.php?id=28&window=1

TADS3 links:
debugging+tracing verbs
autoclosing doors

verify vs. check
TADS3 tour guide
getting started language guide