tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post3174278135101684953..comments2024-03-29T05:52:53.051+11:00Comments on The Adventurers Guild: Game 26: Hero's Quest - Mapping Out the Path to HeroismThe Tricksterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-27918065883734462292015-07-08T05:21:08.233+10:002015-07-08T05:21:08.233+10:00Pterry and Pteresa? Ptoor pterodactyls!Pterry and Pteresa? Ptoor pterodactyls!DialMforMarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991827182885226471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-2785966444577825162012-11-29T21:56:05.170+11:002012-11-29T21:56:05.170+11:00Gur zntr unf gur haybpx fcryy, fb ab xrl arprffnel...Gur zntr unf gur haybpx fcryy, fb ab xrl arprffnel. Gur qbbe vf bcrarq ol gur haybpx fcryy bapr bire 50, be jvgu n uvtu rabhtu fgeratgu. Gur svtug orlbaq gur qbbe, V gubhtug jnf hanibvqnoyr, ohg nccneragyl lbh pna yrnea n cnff-cuenfr gb fxvc vg.<br /><br />V unira'g orra noyr gb gevttre gur fprar jvgu Oehab, rira nsgre trggvat gur frpbaq abgr. Vf vg enaqbz?<br /><br />I'm playing the VGA version, but maybe I'm missing something. I've already discovered a way to cripple the ending in this version (go go lack of text parser), and a bug that won't let me transition screens. I'm not sure how the bug is triggered, but lbh phg bss Onon Lntn vs lbh qba'g nfx Oehab be gur fxhyy nobhg Onon Lntn'f Eulzr orsber svavfuvat gur oevtnaq pnzc (Oehab qbrfa'g frrz gb fubj hc nsgre guvf) naq vs lbh'ir nyernql tvira gur tybjvat trz gb gur fxhyy ba gur tngr. Fvapr gurer'f ab cnefre naq lbh'yy arire yrnea gur eulzr guebhtu qvnybthr, lbh pna'g trg gur uhg gb fvg fb lbh pna snpr bss jvgu gur rivy phefre.<br /><br />I'm playing through now on the EGA with a Fighter to see what Trickster is up against. So far it's been pretty fun bashing through everything. I even orng gur Fnhehf Erk for 4 shiny points. Named the lug Thud after the Prachett novel. I thought it fit well with the humor of the game.<br /><br />Forgive my late night ramblings... back to bed with me.<br /><br />P.S. Trickster, I did my best to hide spoilers in rot13. I hope none were missed.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-10286524537789851532012-11-29T21:51:48.446+11:002012-11-29T21:51:48.446+11:00Two new adventure games on GOG, although they'...Two new adventure games on GOG, although they're both modern.<br /><br />Stacking is from Tim Schafer's Double Fine team and is based on the economical breakdown of the 1920s and Russian matrioska dolls. Sounds weird!<br /><br />http://www.gog.com/news/release_stacking<br /><br />Miasmata is a survial adventure game on an island that appears to have some great graphics and a high sense of realism. Go check the trailer out to see what I mean!<br /><br />http://www.gog.com/news/release_miasmataThe Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-52107285561652923042012-11-29T20:34:09.575+11:002012-11-29T20:34:09.575+11:00Isn't that a problem with the magic user also?...Isn't that a problem with the magic user also? Because bayl gur guvrs unf fbzr ernfba gb erthyneyl ivfvg gnirea.Ilmari Jauhiainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655841880034965950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-82427946270140465802012-11-29T14:02:31.071+11:002012-11-29T14:02:31.071+11:00Yes, but I don't remember seeing the castle un...Yes, but I don't remember seeing the castle until after passing the gargoyle in that version. I wonder how someone is expected to guess this.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-46035200546655332832012-11-29T14:00:12.980+11:002012-11-29T14:00:12.980+11:00Ur unf gb riraghnyyl anivtngr onpx gb gur gnirea s...Ur unf gb riraghnyyl anivtngr onpx gb gur gnirea sbe ab bgure ernfba guna ubcvat gb svaq gur frpbaq abgr. Nsgre qnlf bs qbvat guvf orsber erfphvat gur Onebarg, bar znl unir tvira hc ol gura. Gurer'f ab vapragvir gb qb fb, abguvat tnvarq sebz qevaxvat nyr (nygubhtu V fhccbfr gung vf n svtugre fbeg bs guvat gb qb), naq ab uvag gung guvf crefba vf gur bar jvgu gur xrl. Hayrff gurer'f fbzr jnl gb punetr va sebz gur sebag gung V qba'g xabj nobhg.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-70749259579496590032012-11-29T08:39:41.929+11:002012-11-29T08:39:41.929+11:00Erasmus' castle is definitely purple in the VG...Erasmus' castle is definitely purple in the VGA re-release.Amy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10892876651484617812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-8373332978392816752012-11-29T08:17:17.889+11:002012-11-29T08:17:17.889+11:00If you check my gallery from here: http://imgur.co...If you check my gallery from here: http://imgur.com/a/f5nTK#18 I've taken screenshots of a few of the interesting bits.<br /><br />And yeah, the answer to "your favourite colour" is Purple, which I guess is Erasmus' favourite colour. Also worth noting that the Thieves Guild password changes, and one of the passwords is "Purple Saurus" even though the Saurus enemy certainly looks pink to me! The limits of EGA I guess...Andy_Panthrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231815646876343380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-53767992082726567652012-11-29T08:14:22.681+11:002012-11-29T08:14:22.681+11:00@Jean-Jacques: I guess what I meant was, each char...@Jean-Jacques: I guess what I meant was, each character is given all the skills they need at the beginning. If you want to choose extra skills you can, but it's not necessary to complete the game.<br /><br />@Zenic<br />In what way does a Fighter have to be lucky?Andy_Panthrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231815646876343380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-58249121493823068162012-11-29T04:36:40.512+11:002012-11-29T04:36:40.512+11:00Only way to activate the skill is to put points in...Only way to activate the skill is to put points into it at the beginning of the game. Each character has a way to solve all the puzzles. I actually think fighter is one of the more difficult ones since it requires some luck instead of pure skill.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-58906543839161826772012-11-28T21:35:43.900+11:002012-11-28T21:35:43.900+11:00@Andy_Panthro
G'Day
I'm not sure..I'v...@Andy_Panthro<br /><br />G'Day<br />I'm not sure..I've played it AGAIN a couple of months ago, no way to climb if your skill is at 0. There was a way to activate the skil?Jean-Jacqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216410778051206454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-13244183166627895142012-11-28T21:10:45.513+11:002012-11-28T21:10:45.513+11:00I just noticed that the Shadowgate "remake&qu...I just noticed that the Shadowgate "remake" has been funded on Kickstarter! Who would have thought!?<br /><br />Next Hero's Quest gameplay post should be up tomorrow.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-72431118135050497262012-11-28T19:31:34.751+11:002012-11-28T19:31:34.751+11:00I'll have to take a closer look at the house n...I'll have to take a closer look at the house next time I pass through it. I was pretty excited to find out who was at the top, so I kind of ignored the details downstairs.<br /><br />You mean he asks different questions? I did not know that.<br /><br />And are you suggesting that house isn't pink! It sure looks pink to me! Is it supposed to be purple?The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-62841385539297881132012-11-28T19:28:51.793+11:002012-11-28T19:28:51.793+11:00Awesome news about Syberia! Really enjoyed those g...Awesome news about Syberia! Really enjoyed those games.<br /><br />@Jean-Jacques: You don't have to worry about me enjoying the game. I'm loving it so far, even if some of the puzzles are going to be challenging for me due to my skill choices. :)The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-81770989090248780942012-11-28T14:13:23.925+11:002012-11-28T14:13:23.925+11:00In the VGA version, you don't even see the hou...In the VGA version, you don't even see the house until after the gargoyle. Luckily it's already my favorite color.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-14623295597173692352012-11-28T09:19:36.131+11:002012-11-28T09:19:36.131+11:00Trickster, I was hoping you might mention more of ...Trickster, I was hoping you might mention more of what you saw in Erasmus' house!<br /><br />There are plenty of interesting things to notice, if you know your Sierra adventure games (which you should by now!)<br /><br />Also, the gargoyle question that I always get wrong is "what is your favourite colour?", which ideally should be anything you say, but it's not exactly obvious (especially if you think his house is pink...Andy_Panthrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231815646876343380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-15477261855433952082012-11-28T09:17:09.059+11:002012-11-28T09:17:09.059+11:00@Jean-Jacques
All the statistics, skills and spel...@Jean-Jacques<br /><br />All the statistics, skills and spells can be increased through usage, so there should be no starting point which should make the game impossible (some choices will only make it harder at the start).Andy_Panthrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231815646876343380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-16234470276437099292012-11-28T04:22:01.539+11:002012-11-28T04:22:01.539+11:00Hi, in order to enjoy the game, make sure to start...Hi, in order to enjoy the game, make sure to start with a good profile to complete the quests: still not the case! There's no fun in restarting the game over and over. I think it's the only "spoiler" that counts for this one. As Charles says, you may then enjoy the ride and take your time.Jean-Jacqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216410778051206454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-35727467957712927922012-11-28T00:57:49.618+11:002012-11-28T00:57:49.618+11:00Also, only three of the four posts are QfG-related...Also, only three of the four posts are QfG-related. The other one is an essay on RPG encounters. Yeah, I don't know how he does it either o_OCharleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860506019349657883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-79313034267878003252012-11-28T00:50:14.338+11:002012-11-28T00:50:14.338+11:00Take your time, Trick! This one should be savoured...Take your time, Trick! This one should be savoured - especially to cleanse the palate after C:I :-) <br /><br />What is it about Erana's Peace that makes it so memorable? That scene has stuck with me through the years as well.<br /><br />In other news, it seems we're getting another Syberia game:<br />http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-11-27-syberia-3-officially-announcedCharleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860506019349657883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-76631087407100482272012-11-27T23:29:26.156+11:002012-11-27T23:29:26.156+11:00I just noticed Chet has around 275 points already ...I just noticed Chet has around 275 points already and has cranked out four posts (I didn't read them of course). I knew I wouldn't be able to keep up with him, but I didn't expect him to smash the game so quickly. <br /><br />Oh well...I can only play and post at my own speed. :)The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.com