Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about playing and editing stories on The Crucible.
What is The Crucible?
The Crucible is a collaborative writing website to create interactive stories set in high school social life. You play a story in your browser, and members can edit anything that happens in it.
How do I play?
On the home page, click Play story. Use the arrow keys to move and the mouse to look around. To say something to the characters, type it.
How do I pause a story?
Click Pause story. To go on from the same place, click Play story.
How do I edit a story?
Click Edit. You don't need an account to publish an edit.
Where can I see what people changed?
See Recent Changes.