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by terri
Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:26 am
Forum: Classics
Topic: Most overutilized/underutilized themes?
Replies: 31
Views: 8271

Re: Most overutilized/underutilized themes?

Hey, folks

Don't berate yourselves. Yes, adolescent humour (thank heveans) wanes. But, the drive to produce, do something, make a mark, it is hoped continues. Look at Jacob as an example. He started early, and is still in the field.

Popular culture also influences the type of writing style and ...
by terri
Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

You folks are a riot.

Regardless of programming errors or not, these two games are not very challenging. However, it was very early on when it was written - the bright lights of good gaming - had yet to emerge.

All this goes to show that, forums like this, for those of us who like playing such ...
by terri
Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:57 am
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

Thanks Alastair,

It really would help if I read ALL there is to read about a game. Duh.
by terri
Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:36 pm
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

Thanks, so I'll just walk around some more.

My hypothesis (about the other game) was incorrect. Since I later found a solution, it seems it had something to do with timing.

Yes, this game was easier, except for the knife part. Sometimes it's hard to play a simple game, with limited verbs, when one ...
by terri
Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:43 am
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

If my hypothesis holds true, I might ask them about the other game.

Anyone want to try the companion piece to this game. There is a version that has both games, but Part 2 (Return to Earth) is empty. So you need to find the separate game. It too, does not appear difficult to solve. Some trial and ...
by terri
Mon Mar 22, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

My how complicated, all this turned out to be.

I hadn't thought of downloading the (different) version either.

But, playing another game (with the same scenario, i.e. a "different" .txz version), the same thing occurs - there is a "bug" in the first version.

So, thank you all gentlemen, not only ...
by terri
Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:46 am
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

I tried to follow your instructions but I'm not sure I was successful.

I tried waiting several turns at the bridge, and also going N/S several times, but this didn't work. What is the random rate? Still 9 times out of 10?

I'm not very good at these technical things.

Would it be possible to send ...
by terri
Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:27 am
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

Yes, I am playing this version too. However, when you search about this game, it gives you two publishers, and says that it is a Spectrum 48 game.

Regardless, I still can't finish it.

The listings do state a "pothole".

I thought that "cover" referred to the manhole cover. Just thought that I ...
by terri
Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

The listings also refer to a "pothole". Have you found one, or do you suppose this refers to what you get after blasting the ants?

Also the word "cover" is in the list of verbs, not in the list of nouns. That's the only verb I haven't used anywhere yet, with the exception of "climb".

This isn't a ...
by terri
Wed Mar 17, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

Turns out that I had written down where I found the ladder. But I can't seem to use it anywhere. Any suggestions?
by terri
Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Classics
Topic: Most overutilized/underutilized themes?
Replies: 31
Views: 8271

Re: Most overutilized/underutilized themes?

Thanks for the information about Peter K. I had tried to get a hold of him last summer. He will be missed - a good, unpretentious man.
by terri
Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:37 am
Forum: Classics
Topic: SuperHero
Replies: 0
Views: 5641

SuperHero

This is an apple game. Kind of interesting.

Once you have the suit, you can fly. It seems to be important to do what you can do at the beginning, since I have not been able to return to the beginning locations.

I have found a key but no door.

Examining the bench gives you some names, but I'm ...
by terri
Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:28 am
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

No, I haven't found the ladder. Can you give me some hints about where it is?
by terri
Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:19 am
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

OK - I found my notes and the limited map I made.

I got the torch, took the rope, took the boat, found the flask and filled it, found the hammer (with the help of the torch), used the explosive. It seems I can't get past the ants once in the mines.

Have you gotten further than that?
by terri
Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Classics
Topic: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K
Replies: 38
Views: 9005

Re: Mines of Saturn, early adventure for the Spectrum 16K

This is among my unfinished games (from 2008).

From my number of saves, I didn't get very far. I'll try and find my notes and resurrect it.