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Date:         Thu, 20 Aug 1992 08:29:21 -0500
Reply-To:     "M. Scott Hoppe OTC - 203 D. Boyd" <msh@TE6000.OTC.LSU.EDU>
From:         "M. Scott Hoppe OTC - 203 D. Boyd" <msh@TE6000.OTC.LSU.EDU>
Subject:      RE: modem games
X-To:         games-l@brownvm.brown.edu

>Greetings game players!
>
>A friend of mine finally purchased a modem, and I am now looking for
>games (for IBM compatibles) that can be played head-to-head over a
>modem. Could you all steer me towards various shareware titles? Could you
>tell me where these can be found? Also, do you have any titles of
>commercial games with this capability?

Populous is a decent modem game, and Retaliator is AWESOME!!!
In fact, some of the BBS's in my area conduct Retaliator tourneys.
Modem wars I've heard about but never seen (I think it's shareware, but
don't quote me on it).

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            msh@te6000.otc.lsu.edu                  -=( Scott )=-

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	         	Note: One Planet is all you get.
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Date:         Fri, 21 Aug 1992 09:25:08 -0500
Reply-To:     "M. Scott Hoppe OTC - 203 D. Boyd" <msh@TE6000.OTC.LSU.EDU>
From:         "M. Scott Hoppe OTC - 203 D. Boyd" <msh@TE6000.OTC.LSU.EDU>
Subject:      Retaliator, SB probs, and graphic adventures...
X-To:         games-l@brownvm.brown.edu

Retaliator is NOT public domain.  You should be able to get it from
your local software store, it's been out for at least a year.
I reccomend it highly because its modem play is GOOD, and the
game itself does not take up much space (can fit on a 1.2 megger).


The SoundBlaster has problems on 486 machines so that some programs'
sounds are screwed up.  If you have a turbo button -- turn turbo off
when you come across such a program.  Also, make sure (if it's a
SB PRO) that the correct settings are in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file for
your SB PRO's address and IRQ.


The best mostly-combat-free, intellectual, solve-a-problem graphic
adventures IMHO come from Sierra.  King's Quest I - V (VI to be out
pretty soon), Space Quest I - IV, Police Quest I - III,
Leisure Suit Larry I - III are some of the best known.  You play
a character that's trying to solve a problem in a way that
matches his persona (i.e. Leisure Suit Larry is trying to get laid
in LLL I, while King Graham is trying to find his stolen family
in KQ V).

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            msh@te6000.otc.lsu.edu                  -=( Scott )=-

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	         	Note: One Planet is all you get.
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Date:         Wed, 19 Aug 1992 12:41:20 CDT
Reply-To:     millerm@UWWVAX.UWW.EDU
From:         millerm@UWWVAX.UWW.EDU
Subject:      Idx for WUARCHIVE?
X-To:         GAMES-L@BROWNVM.brown.edu

  Does anyone know where/if an index exists for WUARCHIVE.WUSTL.EDU?  I go
to the MSDOS_UPLOADS directory and I see bla-bla.txt on some games which give
a short description but not for others.  I don't want to download something
which seems to be something I want and then have it turn out to be something
else.  Or not download something which is real nice but that I can't tell
because it has a cryptic 8.3 title.  THANKS!
  Regards, millerm@uwwvax.uww.edu
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Date:         Thu, 20 Aug 1992 12:27:00 EST
Reply-To:     "Eric R. Bazerghi" <EBAZERGH@GMUVAX.BITNET>
From:         "Eric R. Bazerghi" <EBAZERGH@GMUVAX.BITNET>
Subject:      688 Submarine game - Disks defective

Bad news gameplayers:

I just purchased 688 Sub Attack, a submarine simulator game by Electronic Arts.
When I saw that it had a modem-play option, I bought it right-away. When I got
home and tried to install it, the disks were defective. After checking the
packaging, I noticed that the box had been "re-shrink wrapped". A quick ride
back to the software store led to an even greater problem. Since the store
had the software title priced as "Clearance", I was told that I could not
return or exchange the software since the sale was final. After 15 minutes of
yelling and screaming, I was told to leave or security would be called.
Needless to say, I will NEVER buy anything from them again...

While examining the defective disks, I noticed that I could copy certain
files to another disk. Two files contained sectors which could not be read,
so I was not able to copy them. The manual states that the disks are NOT
copy-protected, since the protection is "manual-based".
Here is my question, could anyone who has this game (688 Sub Attack) please
send me the files "DISK1.MLB" & "DISK2.MLB"?
I called Electronic Arts, but they request more money to replace the disks
than what I paid for them!

Can some kind soul out there with a good heart please help me out?

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
 Eric R. Bazerghi                    |      BitNet:  EBAZERGH@GMUVAX.BITNET
 Student                             |    InterNet:  EBAZERGH@GMUVAX.GMU.EDU
 George Mason University             |-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
 4400 University Drive               |  What do you have when a room is half
 Fairfax, VA  22032                  |  full with women who have PMS and half
                                     |  full with women with yeast infections?
                                     |  A whine and cheese party!
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Date:         Wed, 19 Aug 1992 22:54:00 EST
Reply-To:     "Eric R. Bazerghi" <EBAZERGH@GMUVAX.BITNET>
From:         "Eric R. Bazerghi" <EBAZERGH@GMUVAX.BITNET>
Subject:      Games which can be played via modem/serial link

Greetings game players!

A friend of mine finally purchased a modem, and I am now looking for
games (for IBM compatibles) that can be played head-to-head over a
modem. Could you all steer me towards various shareware titles? Could you
tell me where these can be found? Also, do you have any titles of
commercial games with this capability?

Thanks in advance!

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
 Eric R. Bazerghi                    |      BitNet:  EBAZERGH@GMUVAX.BITNET
 Student                             |    InterNet:  EBAZERGH@GMUVAX.GMU.EDU
 George Mason University             |-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
 4400 University Drive               |  What do you have when a room is half
 Fairfax, VA  22032                  |  full with women who have PMS and half
                                     |  full with women with yeast infections?
                                     |  A whine and cheese party!
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Date:         Fri, 14 Aug 1992 14:44:25 CDT
Reply-To:     Sir Lance von Hoppy <LHOPENW1@UA1VM.BITNET>
From:         Sir Lance von Hoppy <LHOPENW1@UA1VM.BITNET>
Subject:      Commander Keen IV

Well, I am very impressed with this shareware game from Apogee.
And I've finished it, but there is one thing that keeps on bothering me.
Is there some way to rid the Well of that nasty pest the Dopefish.  And
what purpose do the Schoolfish serve besides Dopefish fodder.  (I tried
gathering all the Schoolfish together in one spot, but either it does
nothing or one or more of the Schoolfish got eaten by the Dopefish).

Anyway, if anyone knows or has any suggestions please let me know.
Thanks,

      --hop--
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Date:         Thu, 20 Aug 1992 10:37:31 EDT
Reply-To:     Steve Bogusz <ST402943@BROWNVM.BITNET>
From:         Steve Bogusz <ST402943@BROWNVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Ultima 6

I also just purchased U6, but I am having problems with the sound.
I have a sound blaster card set to 240 that works fine with all of the
windows functions and with other games such as F117, but when I try
Ulitma 6, all I get is random sounding noise.  During instillation I
set the sound to the Creative Labs option and the port to 240.
If anyone knows what I am doing wrong, or a fix, please send me e-mail.
I am already one ultima behind, so any help that would get me back on
track would be highly appreciated.
            Steve Bogusz
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From: IRHANV00@UKCC.UKY.EDU
Subject: Re: Installing Mean 18
Organization: University of Kentucky
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 01:32:23 GMT

In article <199208181802.AA03674@yfn.ysu.edu>
Rob Bakos <ad749@YFN.YSU.EDU> writes:
 
>
>I recently tried to install (well, copy the files to the hd) Mean 18
>on a 386/25. The files copy, but they don't work. Just like a copy protection
>of some sort...
>
>Anyone have any suggestions?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Rob
>
>--
>"In order to win, you must cheat. If you lose; hell, start a fight!"
>                                      -- Dan Cortez MTV Sports
 
Many games these days have an installation program that includes an archive
extraction of some sort, due to the large size of the files. I am not familiar
with the game you mentioned, but if this is one of those games, then you can't
simply copy the files to the hard drive. You must actually run the install
program from the floppy disks provided. I would suggest you check the files,
and if you see an "install.exe" program of some kind, remove the files and
directories fromm your hard drive, then run the install program from your
floppies. If that is the problem, this should clear it up. Otherwise I'm not
sure.
                                            Forrest
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Date:         Fri, 14 Aug 1992 01:24:49 MDT
Reply-To:     "Dr. Strangelove" <IH23@UTEP.BITNET>
From:         "Dr. Strangelove" <IH23@UTEP.BITNET>
Subject:      Looking for correspondance

Is there anybody out there from Italy, London, or from Notre Dame in
Australia? I'd like to ask some questions about the area. Thanks.

************************************************************************
* Dr. Strangelove                           *  Toss jugglers.          *
*              IH23@UTEP.BITNET             *  Club jugglers.          *
* Student of Harvard on the Border          *  Torch jugglers.         *
*********************************************  Knife jugglers.         *
* Blackhole: God's way of dividing by zero. *  Hug a juggler today.    *
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From: IRHANV00@UKCC.UKY.EDU
Subject: Games for Sale or Trade
Organization: University of Kentucky
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1992 01:44:32 GMT

I'm not sure if this is an appropriate place for this, but I didn't think it
would get seen elsewhere. I apologize to those who feel this doesn't belong
here. I have several games that I would be interested in either trading or
selling for the IBM pc. These games are Might & Magic III, Kings Quest V, Star
Trek 25th Anniversary, Prince of Persia, and Battletech the Crecent Hawks
Revenge. All of these games come with 5 1/4" original disks, all original
documentation, and the original boxes. Price is negotiable. Please respond to
me directly, as I don't want to take up more space on the list. Thanks!
 
                                           Forrest
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Date:         Thu, 13 Aug 1992 08:06:22 EDT
Reply-To:     Turgut Kalfaoglu <TURGUT@FRORS12.BITNET>
From:         Turgut Kalfaoglu <TURGUT@FRORS12.BITNET>
Subject:      Weirdness with F117A

After hearing good things about F117A, I went and bought it yesterday
(I have been eyeing it for only 6 months :). However, it's weird: First,
after you select all options, you say 'Hangar' and when the cocpit view
should appear, nothing happens for several MINUTES. This is a fast AMI
machine too| with 8MB RAM| Then everything appears, EXCEPT any targets -
the targets are highlighted (like with the old F19), but their pictures
do not appear -like that Camera on the right shows a blank screen, and
it says the name of the invisible target on top of it.

I tried it under DOS 5.. Could that be the cause? I tried many, many
HIMEM and EMM386 options, like changing the size,removing them altogether,
and nothing nothing helps. Before giving them a call, I thought I would
write to this group..  Thanks||  -turgut
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From: rahayden@news.weeg.uiowa.edu (Silicon Avatar)
Subject: DOS software for sale (many games)
Organization: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1992 03:44:44 GMT

The following programs are for sale. 

-----------

PRODUCTIVITY:

RBase 2.11 for DOS                                                     $40
     Excellent relational database.                                     
     Includes all 10 lbs of the manuals, both sized disks, and
     registration card.

Quicken 3.0                                                            $10
     Personal finance program for DOS

-----------

ENTERTAINMENT:

Continuum                                                              $10
     ** From the Box **
     A 3-Dimensional Universe of Shapes, Colors, Sounds and Chaos...
     To enter the world of CONTINUUM is to encounter an alternate 
     reality.  Your journey will take you across a vast geometric
     universe --  12 different maze regions with more than 250 unique
     rooms -- in search of 16 crystals and 16 keys needed to complete
     your quest.  

     Supports VGA and many sound boards.

Their Finest Hour:  The Battle of Britain                              $15
     A WWII flight simulator using VGA graphics and sound board. 
     Comes with an excellent and very historically accurate manual.

Star Control                                                           $15
     This is a space battle game where you have the choice of any one
     of 14 different spacecraft, each with different uses and 
     characteristics.  Uses VGA and SoundBoard

Steller 7                                                              $10
     VGA/Soundboard futuristic tank siulation.  Also has some digitized
     voices included if you have a sound blaster.

SimCity + SimCity Terrain Editor                                       $15
     Classic "sim" game that started it all plus a great terrain
     editor to create your own worlds.  EGA graphics but still great. 

Battle Chess                                                           $10
     A chess game where the pieces come to life and battle it out.
     16-color VGA graphics used.

Wing Commander + Secret Missions #1 + Secret Missions #2               $45
     Origin's 3D space game plus the two Bonus mission packs.
     This is a limited release of Wing Commander where the box was
     signed by the author.  Of course it is VGA and Soundboard using.

Wing Commander II + Speech Pak + Special Operations #1                 $55
     The followup to Wing Commander.  Newer graphics, newer sound, 
     more music, and speech of you have a sound blaster.  Requires a
     386 or better machine and DOS 5.0.  VGA + Soundboard.

----------------

All of these prices are 'or best offer'.  If you need it shipped, add five
dollars per order. 


-- 
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   Robert Hayden                    | Black holes result    | I disclaim
   rahayden@UMAXC.WEEG.UIOWA.EDU    | from God dividing the | everything.
   AQ650@CLEVELAND.FREENET.EDU      | universe by zero      | So cope.
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Date:         Wed, 12 Aug 1992 11:37:00 CDT
Reply-To:     GREGSTER <LUSKG@UWGB.EDU>
From:         GREGSTER <LUSKG@UWGB.EDU>
Subject:      swotl crack
X-To:         Games-L@utarlvm1.uta.edu

Date sent:  12-AUG-1992 11:35:29
>From:	IN%"K119GG%TAMVM1.bitnet@UTARLVM1.UTA.EDU" 12-AUG-1992 11:32:26.08
>To:	IN%"GAMES-L@UTARLVM1.UTA.EDU"  "Multiple recipients of list GAMES-L"
>CC:
>Subj:	swotl crack
>
>From:   George G Galdiano
>
>Does anybody know of a crack to avoid having to look up the name on the
>pin wheel?  I find it really annoying to have to pull it out of the box
>everytime I want to play a game.
>
>If you do know of one, and it is not too much trouble, please send me
>the file name or post to the list.  Thank You!
>
>                George G Galdiano
>                Programmer/Analyst I
>                CSC SIMS
>                Phone: (409)845-3064

Please post it on the list as others (such as me) would be interested.

Before the flood gates open, yes I bought it, no flames please.


*************************************************************************
*Gregory M Lusk * Student (God help me) & Self Proclaimed Computer Geek *
*************************************************************************
*Place of learning: The University of Wisconsin at Green Bay (UWGB)     *
*************************************************************************
*Adresses(internet) -LUSKG@gbms01.uwgb.edu     *     Give Me an IBM     *
*                    LUSKG@gbvaxa.uwgb.edu     *       or Give Me       *
*                    906842GL@gbvaxa.uwgb.edu  *         DEATH!         *
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Date:         Mon, 17 Aug 1992 12:42:57 -0400
Reply-To:     Visualize Whirled Peas! <hatzm%venus.dnet@GTE.COM>
From:         Visualize Whirled Peas! <hatzm%venus.dnet@GTE.COM>
Subject:      Games Wanted
X-To:         games@gte.com

Looking to buy:

A-10 version 1.5
Gunship 2000 (preferably rev .06)

Thanks.

==============================
         Mike Hatz
   GTE Government Systems
 Colorado Springs, Colorado
       :Internet:
 hatzm%venus.dnet@GTE.COM
==============================
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Date:         Mon, 17 Aug 1992 12:32:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Visualize Whirled Peas! <hatzm%venus.dnet@GTE.COM>
From:         Visualize Whirled Peas! <hatzm%venus.dnet@GTE.COM>
X-To:         games@gte.com

I was wondering if anyone in net-land can help with some Mech Warrior
hints/tips?  Is there a ftp site with help/hint files on Mech warrior?  I like
the game a lot but have begun to get wailed on and need some help concerning
combat techniques and developing my other crews.  I realize the game is a
little old, but would appreciate anhy help.  Thanks.

Mike Hatz
hatzm%venus.dnet@gte.com
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Date:         Mon, 17 Aug 1992 09:39:47 -0700
Reply-To:     hylui@IEUG22.IE.CUHK.HK
From:         hylui@IEUG22.IE.CUHK.HK
Subject:      Laura Bow

Is there anyone here playing 'The Dagger of Amon Ra' by Sierra?
Here comes my problem:

1) How can I pass ACT5 when the killer wants to kill me? I guess that I
should go to the room where 'Rex' is but   then what can I do?

2) Some friends told me that they could not pass ACT2 because they did
not meet Steve. I was lucky to get pass but when I restarted again, I
met this problem and was stopped in ACT2. Why?

3) There is a room at the corridor. How can I get in?

Thanks in advance!
Wilson

*Please mail to me directly!
hylui@ieug33.ie.cuhk.hk
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Date:         Thu, 20 Aug 1992 10:11:55 EDT
Reply-To:     Bill Wright <wright@ADA1.CRD.GE.COM>
From:         Bill Wright <wright@ADA1.CRD.GE.COM>
Subject:      Game Review Mailing List
X-To:         GAMES-L@brownvm.brown.edu

I attempted to be added to the Game Review mailing list at:

    digital-games-submissions@DIGITAL-GAMES.INTUITIVE.COM

but the mail bounced.  Does anybody know if this list is still active?!


Bill Wright               wright@ada1.crd.ge.com
                          (513) 774-5462
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From: rgiersig@evax.tuwien.ac.at
Subject: monkey2, part 3
Reply-To: rgiersig@evax.tuwien.ac.at
Organization: Technical University Vienna, Computing Services
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 17:41:51 GMT

Help!

I'm stuck with this bone-rattling riddle ;-)
OK, I got the verses, but there are 4 components mentioned in each verse
and only 3 components on those strange 'doors'. How are these two connected?
Any help would be appreciated.

Sir Roland

GIERSIG@EATI.UNA.AC.AT or GIERSIG@EVAXB.TUWIEN.AC.AT
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Date:         Mon, 10 Aug 1992 10:26:06 EUR
Reply-To:     Michal Schwarz <misch@LION.ICS.MUNI.CS>
From:         Michal Schwarz <misch@LION.ICS.MUNI.CS>
Subject:      Help with Monkey Island II

Hi all!

Could someone help me with Monkey Island II?
I am on the Dinky Island and I can't get LeChuck's beard
for voodoo.

			Michal
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Date:         Fri, 21 Aug 1992 10:53:00 WET
Reply-To:     "ONREUR::JSAMPSON" <jsampson%onreur.decnet@ONREUR.NAVY.MIL>
From:         "ONREUR::JSAMPSON" <jsampson%onreur.decnet@ONREUR.NAVY.MIL>
Subject:      Re: 688 Submarine game - Disks defective
X-To:         games-l <games-l@brownvm.brown.edu>

So what's the name of the store that refuses refunds on clearly
defective merchandise?  I'm sure others would like to know as well
(e.g., Better Business Bureau (393-8000), Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
(591-5550), Fairfax County Office of Consumer Affairs (691-3214)).

:-) John
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Date:         Fri, 14 Aug 1992 07:50:24 EDT
Reply-To:     Denise <DENISEW@BROWNVM.BITNET>
From:         Denise <DENISEW@BROWNVM.BITNET>
Subject:      HELP

Hi everybody,   I just got a new game called SIMANT, but when I try to load the
game into the computer here's what I get:

SIMANT cannot open enough files to run.  Please increase the 'FILES=N'
statement in the CONFIG.SYS file on your boot drive by 1.  If there is no
'FILES=N' (where n is some number) in your CONFIG.SYS file, please refer to
your DOS manual about how to edit/create one.

Well, I tried increasing by 1 but nothing happened.

Can anyone Help?  Thanks, Denise
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