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by Gunness
Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Scott Adams at Tandy Assembly
Replies: 3
Views: 17048

Re: Scott Adams at Tandy Assembly

A bit far away but if anybody turns up, please take notes!
by Gunness
Thu Feb 09, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: Thaumistry
Replies: 4
Views: 3934

Re: Thaumistry

What?! Are you implying that I can't read a simple date? Ok ok, so I can't

But all is well that ends well and I hope that the game turns out a success.
Speaking of Hadean Lands, did you play it?
by Gunness
Wed Feb 08, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: Thaumistry
Replies: 4
Views: 3934

Re: Thaumistry

As you will notice, I discovered the error of my ways yesterday evening - I think even before you posted :)

But yes, Hadean Lands has been given its due credit. And Thaumistry has reached its goal!
by Gunness
Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:18 am
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: How to query the database independently from the game search
Replies: 8
Views: 5076

Re: How to query the database independently from the game se

It would be for me, but don't hurry because soon I'll be off in search of some inca ruins :) but after Easter it would be fine.
Oh but you can't - there are 320 entries in the queue and as you know, you're not allowed to go off on irregular activities until such entries have been removed ...
by Gunness
Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: How to query the database independently from the game search
Replies: 8
Views: 5076

Re: How to query the database independently from the game se

The search routine can't handle such queries - but I'll be happy to do an extract from the database and upload it somewhere appropriate. Then you can filter and sort in Excel, Google Docs or what have you. Would that be an option?
by Gunness
Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: The modern era
Topic: New game by Bob Bates
Replies: 0
Views: 31110

New game by Bob Bates

As soon as I make a bit of headway into the huge backlog of submissions, I'll make an update, where I'll be sure to mention this bit:
Bob Bates , of Infocom and Legend fame, has just launched a Kickstarter for a new, commercial text adventure called Thaumistry: In Charm's Way .

I have no clue ...
by Gunness
Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 0
Views: 32812

Happy New Year

From all of us to all of you - I hope there'll be many fun and thrilling adventure moments for everybody in 2017 :)
by Gunness
Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: Classics
Topic: Dorothy Millard
Replies: 5
Views: 5299

Re: Dorothy Millard

I had a lot of conversations with Dorothy over the years. She was always friendly and forthcoming, even though it was obvious that her interest in text adventures was waning for a number of years.
It's always heart-warming to hear that people such as her get some well deserved attention, as her ...
by Gunness
Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:32 am
Forum: It's all fun and games
Topic: Adventure Challenge
Replies: 461
Views: 4964654

Re: Adventure Challenge

Sorry, I just ran out of steam :)
I'll be happy to join a new challenge at some point, but right now I have a) too much work, b) a film festival and c) 139 updates breathing down my neck ;)
by Gunness
Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: It's all fun and games
Topic: Adventure Challenge
Replies: 461
Views: 4964654

Re: Adventure Challenge

The Cornwall Enigma? :)
by Gunness
Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: It's all fun and games
Topic: Adventure Challenge
Replies: 461
Views: 4964654

Re: Adventure Challenge

I knew neither film nor album so no chance I was going to guess this one :)
by Gunness
Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: It's all fun and games
Topic: Adventure Challenge
Replies: 461
Views: 4964654

Re: Adventure Challenge

:thumb:
You clever you!

I really tried to come up with another cryptic hint but couldn't find an appropriate one :)
by Gunness
Mon Sep 26, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: It's all fun and games
Topic: Adventure Challenge
Replies: 461
Views: 4964654

Re: Adventure Challenge

Star is not part of the name... which is one word only :)
And don't forget the hint about the pronunciation!
by Gunness
Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:52 am
Forum: It's all fun and games
Topic: Adventure Challenge
Replies: 461
Views: 4964654

Re: Adventure Challenge

No, but the genre is right :thumb:

Clue no. 2:
A little mispronounciation goes a long way!
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