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Life & fun · September 23, 2022

Vim Tutorial as RPG

VIM Adventures is an online game based on VIM

Vim Tutorial as RPG launched on September 23, 2022 with 78 votes, #557 of 3,464 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

In plain words

Vim Tutorial as RPG is a game-based learning tool that teaches the Vim text editor through role-playing game mechanics. Players progress through quests and challenges that introduce Vim commands and keyboard shortcuts in an interactive format. It's designed for people learning to use Vim who prefer a gamified approach to traditional tutorials. The platform makes command memorization engaging by embedding lessons within an adventure narrative.

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From the sources

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