tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post2757381925364587712..comments2024-03-29T23:24:51.650+11:00Comments on The Adventurers Guild: Missed Classic: Starcross - Won! And Final RatingThe Tricksterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-77761312352883789992017-03-31T01:54:10.379+11:002017-03-31T01:54:10.379+11:00I am playing Planetfall only because it was in the...I am playing Planetfall only because it was in the Zork Anthology that I purchased as a kid and so is permanently embedded into my brain as a "Zork" game. It very well may not be, but I'll play it for the marathon and we'll see what happens. <br /><br />I do not believe Starcross was in the Anthology that I purchased but it has been so long. Joe Pranevichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997014242774219758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-32372656719639823642017-03-30T12:53:05.585+11:002017-03-30T12:53:05.585+11:00It's been awhile since I played Planetfall, bu...It's been awhile since I played Planetfall, but I was wracking my brain trying to remember how it related to Zork. I think it may have been included in the Zork Anthology because it contains a reference to Starcross, not the Zork series, and they figured that since they were including Starcross they might as well throw in Planetfall as well. Unless there is something in the game I'm forgetting, I think it may lie outside the purview of the Zork Marathon.<br /><br />On the other hand, Planetfall is an excellent game in its own right, and I believe it was the first ever game to feature a persistent NPC who follows you around and helps you solve puzzles. So it is a major milestone in the history of the adventure game and definitely ought to be featured in this blog. You might just have to squint a bit to connect it to the Zork series.Splitting Imagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280923665951866942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-79484942949678072672017-03-30T02:36:59.733+11:002017-03-30T02:36:59.733+11:00For the record, gur qrfpevcgvba lbh trg jura lbh y...For the record, gur qrfpevcgvba lbh trg jura lbh ybbx ng gur obhdhrg vf "Vg ybbxf yvxr n cerggl obhdhrg bs sybjref. Gurl'er whfg evtug sbe n shareny -- be lbhe fravbe cebz.", fb guvf vf qrsvavgryl fbzrguvat gur tnzr uvagrq rabhtu gbjneqf gung lbh fubhyq ng yrnfg nggrzcg gelvat vg.<br /><br />Thanks again.Adamantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-41930407086278281232017-03-29T22:28:34.220+11:002017-03-29T22:28:34.220+11:00Happy to help.Happy to help.TBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815382857422719383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-86822420346446046452017-03-29T03:36:34.324+11:002017-03-29T03:36:34.324+11:00Oh my god, how in the world did that not occur to ...Oh my god, how in the world did that not occur to me? There's even a hint in the description for the item you need.<br /><br />I needed to go all the way to hint 5 there and now I feel really stupid. Thanks, though.<br /><br />And yeah, I've planned to read through his posts after finishing this. I genuinely like the game a lot, and I'm definitely going to take the blame for not thinking of this possible solution.Adamantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-6955475383282807432017-03-28T19:26:49.651+11:002017-03-28T19:26:49.651+11:00Okay. I think I know where you're stuck. Beari...Okay. I think I know where you're stuck. Bearing in mind I'm getting my info from a hint website as I'm not that familiar with the game myself. Also, I've gotten this info based on the Amiga and PC version, so hopefully the Apple version doesn't have different solutions.<br /><br />Firstly, Lbh pna'g bcra gur Zntvfgrevhz hagvy lbh'ir pbzcyrgrq gur chmmyr V'ir bhgyvarq va gur uvagf orybj.<br /><br />1. Gur obhapvat perngher vf va gur tneqra/urqtr znmr<br />2. Qvq lbh svaq n frperg qbbe va gur znmr?<br />3. Qvq lbh qb nalguvat ba gur pebff/tenir fperra va gur znmr?<br />4. Creuncf lbh fubhyq fubj lbhe erfcrpgf gb gur qrnq<br />5. Qb lbh unir nal sybjref?<br />6. Gurer ner sybjref va gur xvgpura<br />7. Hfr gur obhdhrg bs sybjref jvgu gur pebff<br />8. Abj lbh unir gb fbyir gur obhapvat perngher chmmyr. Tbbq yhpx.<br /><br />Nf sbe gur bgure guvat, abg fher vs jr'er gnyxvat nobhg gur fnzr guvat, ohg<br /><br />... Vs gur erq qrzba vf ubyqvat n xrl, qba'g jbeel nobhg vg hagvy lbh fbyir gur nobir chmmyr svefg<br /><br />Trickster had major problems with the puzzles in this game too. After you finish the game, you might want to read his experiences on this blog (or forget about the game entirely - your choice)TBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815382857422719383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-1600293776847122642017-03-28T17:04:18.451+11:002017-03-28T17:04:18.451+11:00Hasbeghangryl gung qbrfa'g uryc. V unir znccrq...Hasbeghangryl gung qbrfa'g uryc. V unir znccrq gur ragver tneqra znmr nyernql, naq gur bayl cbvagf bs vagrerfg jrer fbzr tenirf naq n pbssva, bar tenir naq gur pbssva orvat orlbaq gur ybar mbzovr V qvq znantr gb cnff. Gur abgr V sbhaq ertneqvat gur trz jnf n ovg inthr ba jurgure V arrqrq vg gb ragre gur Zntvfgrevhz va beqre gb svaq vg be jurgure V arrqrq vg gb ragre gur Zntvfgrevhz, ohg V xarj vg jnf bar bs gur gjb. V unir abg znantrq gb fbyir gur zlfgrel bs gur obhapvat perngher (V nffhzr lbh zrna gur yvggyr erq qrzba gung fbzrgvzrf nccrnef va ebbzf), ohg vs gung'f jung V arrq gb qb, V'q cersre n yvggyr uvag sbe gung gbb, V srry yvxr V'ir gevrq rirelguvat.Adamantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-62200486981431357152017-03-28T15:11:33.534+11:002017-03-28T15:11:33.534+11:00Hi, Adamant.
I haven't played the game recent...Hi, Adamant.<br /><br />I haven't played the game recently but I looked up your problems online and think I may be able to help<br /><br />How do I get past the big group?<br />1. Lbh pna'g.<br />2. Eha njnl naq gel n qvssrerag cngu.<br /><br />How do I enter the Magisterium?<br />1. Lbh arrq n xrl<br />2. Lbh znl abg unir vg lrg. Xrrc rkcybevat<br />3. Qvq lbh shyyl rkcyber gur tneqra znmr?<br />4. Qvq lbh fbyir gur chmmyr bs gur obhapvat perngher?<br />5. Vs fb, lbh fubhyq unir n trzTBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815382857422719383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-34461884886489456552017-03-27T13:12:45.552+11:002017-03-27T13:12:45.552+11:00Well played, Sir. I never managed to finish the ga...Well played, Sir. I never managed to finish the game myself, so I applaud you. Although I find it harsh, that you deduct a point for "the stupidity of color-coded rods";)Lupus Yonderboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00480213869011573953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-88361959329410668442017-03-27T12:24:42.026+11:002017-03-27T12:24:42.026+11:00I like your theory that some of the other puzzles ...I like your theory that some of the other puzzles were solved beforehand and it's just lucky that none of the rods were destroyed. (And they are pretty easy to destroy!) <br /><br />Joe Pranevichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997014242774219758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-35891150183412392592017-03-27T09:06:15.051+11:002017-03-27T09:06:15.051+11:00Planetfall is supposed to be good but I have no re...Planetfall is supposed to be good but I have no recollection of it except for there being a robot named Floyd and reminding me vaguely (much later) of Space Quest. It's also Steve Meretzky's first game so that is pretty exciting. Joe Pranevichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997014242774219758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-56476007305698167602017-03-27T05:40:49.706+11:002017-03-27T05:40:49.706+11:00Thanks.
I'll just ROT13 my issue here. As men...Thanks.<br /><br />I'll just ROT13 my issue here. As mentioned, it's for Uninvited, the Apple IIGS version if that makes a difference:<br />V unir sbhaq gur yvggyr fgne, gur qvnel, gur cragntenz, gur zrephel, gur tlcfl qbyy naq gur cynag jvgu cbvfba sehvg. V unir znqr vg vagb gur tneqra znmr naq xabj ubj gb cnff gur fvatyr mbzovr (gur nzhyrg), ohg abg gur ovt tebhc. V unir ab vqrn ubj gb ragre gur Zntvfgrevhz be gur qbbe va gur ebbz jvgu gur vax oybggre. V oryvrir gur pehpvny pyhr vf gur abgr gung fnlf "Tbyq, fvyire naq zrephel: Gbtrgure gurl sbez n xrl", ohg unir ab vqrn ubj gb vagrecerg vg - abar bs gur vgrzf V'ir sbhaq bs gurfr zngrevnyf pbzovar va nal zrnavatshy jnl, abe qbrf gur vasb ba gurz va gur vax oybggre ebbz frrz gb uryc nal.<br />This is all driving me nuts, and I'd really appreciate a slight nod in the right direction, preferably as vague as you can make it.Adamantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-31050866664017692402017-03-27T05:04:08.849+11:002017-03-27T05:04:08.849+11:00Sure, it's quite fine to ask for hints for oth...Sure, it's quite fine to ask for hints for other games. Nice to know our site can be useful!Ilmari Jauhiainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655841880034965950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-79980648946987205192017-03-27T03:23:05.185+11:002017-03-27T03:23:05.185+11:00The idea seems to be that the ship was once filled...The idea seems to be that the ship was once filled with far more puzzles that you never got the chance to solve, as other aliens had done them before you and retrieved those rods. Chances are there's some sort of failsafe preventing anyone from leaving the ship with the rods as well, which is why the lizardman vessel blew up and the rod they were carrying just so happened to be floating near the giant ship.<br /><br />(on an entirely unrelated note - would it be all right for me to ask for a quick hint for another game (Uninvited)? I've been playing it for the first time, and I've been terribly stuck at this one point for days and would really prefer a slight nudge in the right direction rather than checking a guide and getting heavy spoilers for other stuff)Adamantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-74756812691063946072017-03-26T23:55:08.746+11:002017-03-26T23:55:08.746+11:00I win again! (even though I was 2 points off)
Pla...I win again! (even though I was 2 points off)<br /><br />Planetfall is supposed to be good, isn't it? I don't know much about it, but hopefully it will be enjoyable.Andy_Panthrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231815646876343380noreply@blogger.com