This thought came from my first couple of random IFComp choices, but I see no need to name names. The need to reduce redundant typing has been recognized since the First Age. ADVENT recognized the cardinal direction letters, and even the earliest known release of Zork I had I, L, and Q. It included IT and other pronouns, short synonyms, like BOX for the starting MAILBOX, and even sensible object defaults, so you can just type OPEN to open the kitchen window. Most of the Infocom games are pret...
