tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post7710408261753702669..comments2024-03-29T05:52:53.051+11:00Comments on The Adventurers Guild: Game 38: Conquests of Camelot - The Speed of KnightThe Tricksterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-51183088741499652952016-12-03T01:51:52.071+11:002016-12-03T01:51:52.071+11:00For me it was one of the easiest puzzles as findin...For me it was one of the easiest puzzles as finding the poisoned water is the only real obstacle (depending whether you hired the guide or not) in this section. Going along the stream – like Charles did - to find its source seems like the reasonable approach.qwertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747798871196421602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-1975832187440881892016-12-03T01:35:14.995+11:002016-12-03T01:35:14.995+11:00Seeres says that you failed the test but the Game ...Seeres says that you failed the test but the Game does not end. Seems like a dead-end as - if I remember correctly - you cannot buy another apple.qwertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747798871196421602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-47727462279549068592013-12-16T15:07:26.547+11:002013-12-16T15:07:26.547+11:00Basketball was invented by a Canadian working in t...Basketball was invented by a Canadian working in the US, nothing to do with the UK.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-10758542134967104242013-12-16T10:16:59.070+11:002013-12-16T10:16:59.070+11:00Why would the world ever know anything about crick...Why would the world ever know anything about cricket?<br /><br />Oh, right... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagaan<br /><br />Maybe, polo instead? Oh... http://www.worldpolotour.com/?sec=1<br /><br />Perhaps basketball or English Football? Er...<br /><br />God! Is there any game that Britannians could think up of and actually excel in? XD<br />Kenny McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553499727945099493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-83824411899461409062013-12-11T01:21:59.777+11:002013-12-11T01:21:59.777+11:00I was really hoping to see this adventure expert g...I was really hoping to see this adventure expert get to the bottom of the snake area in the desert, but alas no.Rowan Lipkovitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691096685515251681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-51944788354737730442013-12-10T19:21:32.903+11:002013-12-10T19:21:32.903+11:00And rugby! Seriously, without padding and helmets?...And rugby! Seriously, without padding and helmets? Nuts, I say!Kenny McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553499727945099493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-75885195285086245122013-12-10T04:18:19.656+11:002013-12-10T04:18:19.656+11:00New release on Steam (it's already on GoG): Da...New release on Steam (it's already on GoG): Dark Fall: The Journal and Dark Fall 2: Lights Out for 25% off as well. http://store.steampowered.com/sub/35378/?snr=1_4_4__106_7Lars-Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853818944579785754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-22892346189940391832013-12-10T04:13:19.126+11:002013-12-10T04:13:19.126+11:00And in general news, GoG has just announced a Mone...And in general news, GoG has just announced a Money Back Guarantee so if games don't work, you can get them refunded! http://www.gog.com/news/announcing_our_new_guaranteeLars-Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853818944579785754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-78524884492698839522013-12-08T23:48:41.282+11:002013-12-08T23:48:41.282+11:00News!
New adventure games revealed on VGX yesterda...News!<br />New adventure games revealed on VGX yesterday, "Tales from the Borderlands" and "Game of Thrones", both from Telltale.<br /><br />Also, "Gomo" has been released on GoG and Steam: http://www.gog.com/news/release_gomo<br />Dracula 5: The Blood Legacy, which apparently is the final part of the Dracula series is released on The Adventure Shop: http://eu-adventureshop.gamesplanet.com/buy-download-pc-games/Dracula-5-4141-14.html<br /><br />Only 4 days left on the ROM: Read Only Memories Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gaymercon/read-only-memories-a-tribute-to-90s-adventure-game<br />Only a week left on the Jason the Greek Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/677106949/jason-the-greek-pointnclick-adventures-in-ancientLars-Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853818944579785754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-50249744893284744392013-12-08T22:05:20.498+11:002013-12-08T22:05:20.498+11:00Crikey!Crikey!Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860506019349657883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-58621500903172049862013-12-08T18:35:56.435+11:002013-12-08T18:35:56.435+11:00A song by Death in a game about the cup of life? R...A song by Death in a game about the cup of life? Really?Draconiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261641328136220239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-80109406059856298122013-12-08T17:49:35.603+11:002013-12-08T17:49:35.603+11:00They made a game out of cricket: https://www.youtu...They made a game out of cricket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paM5VP9kL_E *Starts running*Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-16312388876702022232013-12-08T15:06:09.136+11:002013-12-08T15:06:09.136+11:00Charles: It's taking the piss, taking a piss i...Charles: It's taking the piss, taking a piss is exactly what it sounds like, but close enough.Draconiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261641328136220239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-13226281579138111022013-12-08T15:03:31.221+11:002013-12-08T15:03:31.221+11:00Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cr...Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket Cricket. Sorry as an Aussie we haven't had much to gloat about lately. And I wouldn't worry too much if I was youDraconiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261641328136220239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-87386498954208320222013-12-08T11:20:23.733+11:002013-12-08T11:20:23.733+11:00Wow, how did you get back your money? Or did that ...Wow, how did you get back your money? Or did that effectively dead-end you?<br /><br />There seem to be many small things I didn't try. Of course something has to account for all those missing points... for instance I wonder what happens if you choose one of the "lesser" apples. Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860506019349657883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-3769457820843589812013-12-08T10:27:11.436+11:002013-12-08T10:27:11.436+11:00Played the game some months ago. I was running aro...Played the game some months ago. I was running around for hours (maybe two) in Jerusalem to find some money, as my first action there was to give Mohammed the mule. For free. He seemed like such a nice guy.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082985518520258483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-38894993448145892422013-12-08T10:09:28.991+11:002013-12-08T10:09:28.991+11:00As a Brit, I'd appreciate it if you didn't...As a Brit, I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention the cricket too much!Andy_Panthrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231815646876343380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-62476961844730565212013-12-08T09:32:24.450+11:002013-12-08T09:32:24.450+11:00I meant that I didn't joke about being stumped...I meant that I didn't joke about being stumped by the desert. I didn't meant to imply that there'd be an alternative solution of some sort. The whole section is basically a bunch of red herrings so you wouldn't notice that stupid tiny exit to the east of the waterhole.<br /><br />At least I managed to xvyy Wnove. Ur qrfreirq gung. Xvyyrq fbzr fanxrf gbb.Laukkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258625692586860655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-62345114051125893052013-12-08T07:44:22.965+11:002013-12-08T07:44:22.965+11:00"Hair from the beard of Guruka Singh" re..."Hair from the beard of Guruka Singh" refers to Guruka Singh Khalsa, the first official "Producer" at Sierra. Guruka produced Conquests of Camelot as well as Hero's Quest, Quest for Glory II, and other Sierra games. As an American Sikh, Guruka had a long white beard and always wore a turban.Corey Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772474266362396768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-74015799739878127072013-12-08T07:11:29.486+11:002013-12-08T07:11:29.486+11:00Actually I didn´t chase Jabir, but moved one scree...Actually I didn´t chase Jabir, but moved one screen right (I was looking for the source of the river), and then up as it seemed the only option available. <br /><br />As for the "joke", I assumed the desert was a red herring and essentially unsolvable. Only then I read your previous comment... I'm interested in learning how you can survive it!Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860506019349657883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-41460957904816433172013-12-08T05:38:48.359+11:002013-12-08T05:38:48.359+11:00Joking? Certainly not. There's no reason to ch...Joking? Certainly not. There's no reason to chase Jabir (the game even says there's no point in it), and there's no reason to assume he went to Jerusalem - depending on where you draw the sword on the screen, he'll run left instead.Laukkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258625692586860655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-50166325290936500992013-12-08T04:11:56.992+11:002013-12-08T04:11:56.992+11:00Trick, I think the guys warning you about the dese...Trick, I think the guys warning you about the desert were just joking! (or taking a piss, is that it?) I went through your very same steps - tackle the desert, die miserably, take a closer look at the bandit's escape route, arrive at Jerusalem in the span of two screens.<br /><br />Oh, and fall down the side of the path and take abuse from the mercenaries. That was an unusual joke in that it thankfully didn't require a reload!<br /><br />Surprised to learn cricket is still played somewhere in the world...<br /><br />Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860506019349657883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-87230561235046093912013-12-08T03:02:36.033+11:002013-12-08T03:02:36.033+11:00The desert is one of the worst puzzles in the game...The desert is one of the worst puzzles in the game, if you can even call it one. Not only is the solution something that you just have to stumble onto, but there's also some stuff (that you didn't encounter) to distact from it.Laukkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258625692586860655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-48620683884662636152013-12-08T00:06:53.011+11:002013-12-08T00:06:53.011+11:00The bazaar (not bazzar, Tricky) was my favorite pa...The bazaar (not bazzar, Tricky) was my favorite part of the entire game. Too bad it wasn't a bit harder to solve. <br /><br />And enjoy your time off! I still have over two weeks vacation time left unused this year that I'm going to move over to next year, but I might spend a few of the days to slow down a bit coming up on the end of the year as well.<br /><br />And you guys with your cricket. Crazy I tell you, crazy!Lars-Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853818944579785754noreply@blogger.com