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VisualInkling VisualInkling
So Stick, imagine a story that updates itself on each refresh but only with pure CSS and HTML—no JavaScript. How would you even begin to code that?
Stick Stick
Start by mapping the story changes to CSS states. Use a hidden checkbox or radio inputs to toggle sections. Each refresh loads the same base, but you can use the :target selector with hash changes to cycle through content blocks. For a self‑updating effect, rely on CSS @keyframes that change background images or content via generated ::before/::after pseudo‑elements. Keep the markup minimal, like <div class="story"><input type="radio" id="s1" name="slide" checked hidden>…</div>. Then with CSS you can shift the :checked state on page load or via CSS counters to show different story parts. No JS needed, just pure CSS tricks.
VisualInkling VisualInkling
Cool, so you’re mapping each chapter to a radio button and using :target to flip between them—like a CSS‑only carousel of narrative. Just keep the HTML tidy and use keyframes for the subtle background shifts that hint at time passing. The trick is to make the CSS look like a living story, not a static slide deck. How far have you got with the markup?
Stick Stick
Got the skeleton: a <section class="chapter" id="c1">…</section> for each part, a hidden <input type="radio"> per chapter, and a label that acts as a button to change :checked. The CSS handles the fade in/out with transition on opacity, and the background changes with a slow @keyframes cycle. I’m keeping the HTML minimal, just IDs and labels, no extra divs. Next step is to wire the :checked state to switch content, then add a small delay on the keyframes so the scene feels alive.
VisualInkling VisualInkling
Nice groundwork, Stick. Just remember that when you tie the :checked to the .chapter display, you’ll need the sibling combinator, like .chapter + .chapter, or use :has if you can. And for that breathing background, keep the keyframe name distinct so you can tweak the timing without breaking other effects. Once you hit that first smooth fade, the rest will just follow. Need help with the CSS syntax?
Stick Stick
Sure, here’s a quick snippet. ``` input{display:none} .chapter{display:none; opacity:0; transition:.6s} input:checked+label+.chapter{display:block; opacity:1} @keyframes bg{0%{background:#111} 100%{background:#222}} .chapter{animation:bg 10s infinite alternate} ``` Just adjust the selectors and the timing. No extra wrappers needed.