tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post8357985044249374044..comments2024-03-29T05:52:53.051+11:00Comments on The Adventurers Guild: Game 33: Space Quest III - IntroductionThe Tricksterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-13085494759425492642013-08-08T15:03:48.836+10:002013-08-08T15:03:48.836+10:00I don't have anything like that Josh. If anyon...I don't have anything like that Josh. If anyone has any retro newsletters etc. for any future games I'm playing, I'd love to see them.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-14327844838410292352013-07-30T11:52:46.086+10:002013-07-30T11:52:46.086+10:00Oh... right. DAMMIT! First post is already up! XD
...Oh... right. DAMMIT! First post is already up! XD<br /><br />Weekend #&#!?! family trip!Kenny McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553499727945099493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-42917686405239480902013-07-26T02:50:52.622+10:002013-07-26T02:50:52.622+10:00You can still guess the final score. That doesn...You can still guess the final score. That doesn't cost any points. Have to do so before the first gameplay post though.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-90525354296962563522013-07-25T15:52:28.451+10:002013-07-25T15:52:28.451+10:00Dammit. Can't bet. I have no points and I must...Dammit. Can't bet. I have no points and I must scream...Kenny McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553499727945099493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-45901003578849369092013-07-25T13:22:46.095+10:002013-07-25T13:22:46.095+10:00Good stuff. The more the merrier.Good stuff. The more the merrier.TBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815382857422719383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-64402544565744352182013-07-25T09:01:39.892+10:002013-07-25T09:01:39.892+10:00Ah what the hell, I'm playing along too.Ah what the hell, I'm playing along too.Draconiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261641328136220239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-87173625495522166532013-07-25T05:15:19.037+10:002013-07-25T05:15:19.037+10:00That was announced already, a few posts back. That was announced already, a few posts back. Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-48212355265650268102013-07-24T22:56:07.450+10:002013-07-24T22:56:07.450+10:00Half way through? I'm still in the first area ...Half way through? I'm still in the first area (whaxlneq)<br /><br />I'm probably missing something blatantly obvious.<br /><br />But I've only played for a few hours. Hopefully a solution will hit me next time I play.TBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815382857422719383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-4686191686757300012013-07-24T21:26:53.385+10:002013-07-24T21:26:53.385+10:00I've only ever received it after a few success...I've only ever received it after a few successes, but I'd say you don't need them save for points (the reasoning will come to light throughout the game, don't worry!)Aperamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669724908141286435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-79763431459873861062013-07-24T20:23:58.439+10:002013-07-24T20:23:58.439+10:00Wait, I'm half way through already? But I feel...Wait, I'm half way through already? But I feel like I've barely started. :p I know you guys said it is short, but I didn't realize just how short it is then. Although it may have something to do with coming straight off of Neuromancer.<br /><br />I might have lucked out on that part though. Somebody came into my office while I was gelvat gb ynaq gung fghcvq oveq, fb V whfg yrsg vg sbe n juvyr, naq jura V pnzr onpx vg jnf gurer. Is it time-based and not achievement-based?Lars-Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853818944579785754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-14226789010070203692013-07-24T19:05:46.591+10:002013-07-24T19:05:46.591+10:00And you've already solved half of the game wit...And you've already solved half of the game without having played it before! Yes, this is a short game.<br /><br />I actually missed this whole plot point, when I first played SQ3 many years ago. I finished the game, but it felt somewhat mysterious why I had to do certain things. A bit too well hidden, I'd say, considering it explains the central premise of the game.Ilmari Jauhiainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655841880034965950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-75494039225497201032013-07-24T15:36:37.101+10:002013-07-24T15:36:37.101+10:00I like how the abgr ba gur nepnqr znpuvar qbrfa...I like how the abgr ba gur nepnqr znpuvar qbrfa'g nhgb genafyngr rira gubhtu lbh tbg gur qrpbqre evat; you actually have to do it manually (naq gur sbag vf fhecevfvatyl ernqnoyr). It adds to the immersion.Lars-Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853818944579785754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-37057757113450098802013-07-24T12:22:35.981+10:002013-07-24T12:22:35.981+10:00I just became a backer of Precinct. Since I get ...I just became a backer of Precinct. Since I get to respond right after Corey Cole, I'll add that I'm waiting for Hero U to be finished as well. I think I've backed every Sierra alum so far. Those were the days I tell ya.<br /><br />Anyway, personally I thought SQ3 was the last of the great Space Quest games. While I played them all I just felt like 4 was good but never liked the mouse (non parser) interface. The rest of the series just got hard to solve puzzles and some meh plots.<br /><br />BTW, I have all the Sierra/Interactive newsletters and I remember an article about SQ3 where they talked about the Supertramp connection. I'll see if I can dig it up. Do you already have stuff like that Trickster? Would you want it if you don't? Happy to scan it. Guess I just found it here (http://www.spacequest.net/archives/misc/interaction/vol2_num1.shtml) but I can say I have the original anyway :)<br /><br />I'll bet 53.<br /><br />Don't know why Sierra games still give me all the warm feelings after all these years... Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144175998840696959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-63995047730450352832013-07-24T09:39:25.573+10:002013-07-24T09:39:25.573+10:00I'll take 61 on the points.I'll take 61 on the points.Corey Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772474266362396768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-33242319149676490522013-07-24T09:12:47.123+10:002013-07-24T09:12:47.123+10:00I don't think it works that way! At least it d...I don't think it works that way! At least it didn't last time. I mentioned a new adventure game on steam, on sale, and then that it was also on GoG, on sale, and still netted just 5 CAPs total. So.. nyeh! My CAPs! Stay away from them Canageek! :PJarikithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282609550860186120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-17142306137918167662013-07-24T08:32:52.413+10:002013-07-24T08:32:52.413+10:00I should point out that Hero's Quest came afte...I should point out that Hero's Quest came after this. I played the games in the wrong order, which is something I hope to avoid from 1990 onwards. Space Quest III was released in March and Hero's Quest in October.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-71671852989364248882013-07-24T08:25:45.412+10:002013-07-24T08:25:45.412+10:00I find it highly humorous that Dragon's Lair i...I find it highly humorous that Dragon's Lair is a 'new release', Canageek (though I'd say it doesn't really warrant as an adventure game, given it's essentially an extended quick time event.)Aperamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669724908141286435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-86614810051746026782013-07-24T07:43:18.711+10:002013-07-24T07:43:18.711+10:00Precinct - from the creators of "Police Quest...Precinct - from the creators of "Police Quest"<br /><br />Precinct is a new police adventure video game from Jim Walls, creator of the classic Sierra series “Police Quest”.<br /><br />http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/precinctgame/precinctmpxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366744101617096955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-60551262373550525912013-07-24T04:55:47.001+10:002013-07-24T04:55:47.001+10:00Space Quest 3 is a pretty good adventure game, eve...Space Quest 3 is a pretty good adventure game, even if it is a bit too short (especially if you know your way around!). There's only one section I really don't like, but no doubt it'll be discussed when Trickster gets to it.<br /><br />I'm going to give this a chance with a 62. I think it really has enough charm to get there, and the puzzles are generally quite good.<br /><br />I think I'll be playing along, even though I last completed it only about a year or so ago.Andy_Panthrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231815646876343380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-36109125854210105232013-07-24T04:06:00.045+10:002013-07-24T04:06:00.045+10:00Adventure game sales (While I wait for my vacuum t...Adventure game sales (While I wait for my vacuum traps to cool): <br />Kentucky Route Zero: http://store.steampowered.com/app/231200/<br />The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief: http://store.steampowered.com/app/233370/?snr=1_4_4__100_2 (Jarikith beat me to the release, but it is also on sale! :D) <br /><br />Some newish releases that I don't think have been mentioned: <br />Dragon's Lair: http://store.steampowered.com/app/227380 (17th of May)<br />Nancy Drew: the Ghost of Thornton Hall http://store.steampowered.com/app/226820/ (14th May)Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-19724455112326485882013-07-24T02:15:33.086+10:002013-07-24T02:15:33.086+10:00Nice, I'll go with 55. Love the video, by the ...Nice, I'll go with 55. Love the video, by the way, and the fact that they seem to be using an internal debug version of the game! (check the menus)Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04860506019349657883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-35766704667534655512013-07-23T21:28:22.912+10:002013-07-23T21:28:22.912+10:00I'm going to stop lurking around and place a b...I'm going to stop lurking around and place a bet. 57!Lascahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569076959192305289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-51795217961582366202013-07-23T20:30:12.581+10:002013-07-23T20:30:12.581+10:00Looks like a new adventure game is up on Steam: ht...Looks like a new adventure game is up on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/233370/<br /><br />The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief, from the creator of The Book of Unwritten Tales. Three Episodes, the first released today, with one purchase getting you the other two as they become available.Jarikithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282609550860186120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-84478963872870224022013-07-23T20:06:35.943+10:002013-07-23T20:06:35.943+10:00After playing this for a bit, let me tell you this...After playing this for a bit, let me tell you this: Astro Chicken is no fun at all to play on a tablet without proper arrow keys.Lars-Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853818944579785754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-67302024540890583412013-07-23T16:33:33.315+10:002013-07-23T16:33:33.315+10:00I put up a little ROT-13'd comment here, but f...I put up a little ROT-13'd comment here, but found I was spouting gibberish by the end of it. Dead right on both accounts, Jarikith (I was dissuaded by 'ybbx zrgny', 'ybbx fpenc', 'ybbx', 'ybbx ng sybbe' etc which all gave different descriptions to the one I was after.) Still, I'd maintain it's quite confusing tvira vg znxrf n cbvag bs gryyvat lbh gung lbh'ir 'cvpxrq hc gur purnc jvevat' - but if I'd stuck to my adventure game logic-guns, I'd have found the answers sooner or later, instead of reloading and working around. Given as much, the game could have been completed in closer to -2- hours with a ten year old memory of the game. :)Aperamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669724908141286435noreply@blogger.com