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From: wyder@amiga.physik.unizh.ch (Peter Wyder)
Subject: SQ IV - help
Organization: ICU - University of Zurich, Dept. of Computer Science
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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 16:07:45 GMT

hi all.....

i have a little problem...i recently bought the Sierra game SpaceQuest IV on
some king of "second-hand-computer-market", that means i bought just the disks
of the game...no manual, no book...just the disks...
so..the chap who sold me the disks said, that there are no copy-protection-
questions in the game....and i tried to check this out be statring the game
there and i came without problems into tha game and you act normally...so i
bought the game.......but ...those of you who have the game will grin....
there is a copy-protection, but it appears jst after a few game actions,
precisely when i trie to activate the time pod...

so...since i have no namual..:-(...

so the please is...if a good soul out there would be so nice and copy (or write
me) the copy-protection codes...

thanx ...peter wyder


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Date:         Tue, 5 Jan 1993 09:38:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Ken Shaw <kens@CATSEQ.CATLIN.EDU>
From:         Ken Shaw <kens@CATSEQ.CATLIN.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Virus

On Tue, 5 Jan 1993, Sud, Rajesh wrote:

> PKZ204C.EXE located at wuarchive contains the virus Malta Ameoba.
> Just thought you chaps might want to know...

        Thank you very much for the information.  Postings like this are
useful to everyone in internet land.

                                        -Ken
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Date:         Tue, 12 Jan 1993 17:04:34 EST
Reply-To:     IBY250@URIACC.URI.EDU
From:         IBY250@URIACC.URI.EDU
Subject:      Re: MUD

When logging on to a MUD, you must include the port #...

  In your case, it was 4000.

   telnet 132.194.10.1 4000

   That is the IP address for Copper DIKU.   It isn't up at this second.


  BY the way...  Does ANYONE know of a mud that will run on a VMS/CMS system?

                       Thanks in advance...   Kevin
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Reply-To:     You Sick Little Monkey! <INFOSY11@UCONNVM.UCONN.EDU>
From:         You Sick Little Monkey! <INFOSY11@UCONNVM.UCONN.EDU>
Subject:      Upcoming Hints

Hello all, hope y'all had a good new year, and were able to function on
New Year's day (for once, I actually got some sleep on New Year's Eve..
imagine that...)

At any rate, some people were asking for hints on King's Quest VI and
Quest for Glory III.  Now, these may not be the hints you are looking for,
but I got them from Sierra's own Interaction Magazine, so maybe they'll
help someone out.

I'm going to post the hints in three sets, one for King's Quest VI, one
for Quest for glory III, and one other one for Gobliins (a few small hints
for certain levels), so expect three more postings in the next two hours
or so (I still have to transcribe the stuff, so it may be a while)

Hope they help someone!!!

-Mike

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From: ecl6gum@SUN.LEEDS.AC.UK
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Subject: what are .arj files?
Date: 5 Jan 93 16:25:47 GMT
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Hi,

I've come across some files that have been compressed and have the extension
".arj". Can anyone tell of a decompression program which I could use on these
files?

Thanks,

Gurm
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From: wlsmith@valve.heart.rri.uwo.ca (Wayne Smith)
Subject: How do you get past Vengence in StarTrek-25?
Organization: (this space for rent)
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1993 17:34:56 GMT

Are you supposed to fight 3 ships (and win?) or is there another way to
play this episode?

Is this the last episode in the 25'th anniversary StarTrek game?
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Date:         Mon, 4 Jan 1993 08:17:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Ken Shaw <kens@catseq.catlin.edu>
From:         Ken Shaw <kens@CATSEQ.CATLIN.EDU>
Subject:      Re: <Trouble with u7

On Fri, 18 Dec 1992, flatley owen wrote:

> after spending a couple houndred hours wandering through u7, I have got to say
> that I am a _little_ mad. Not because it was a bad game, but because the game
> refuses to work now that I am at the end. SPOILERS FOLLOW...
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> As I step through the black gate, ready to kick the Guardian's 21 megabyte
 butt
> back into his box (and off of my crowded HD), the game freezes. Although I can
> appreciate spartian game design, I doubt that this is what ORIGIN had in mind.
> The HD light goes on (and stays on -- though no data is being read), and
 that's
> it. I have to hard boot as the keyboard interrupt is masked out. Further, I
> tried to load the game again, and the problem persists after selecting
 Continue
> Quest or Journey Forward or whatever the menu says. Anyhow, anyone else have
> this problem... better yet, anyone know a solution. I am running the game on
 an
> adequate 386sx-25 with 4megs -- that should be enough for a game.
> much thanks in advance...  Owen F  h77cc@cunyvm.cuny.edu


        Noooo!  You have to use Rudigem's (However it was spelled) wand on
the black gate, don't step through it!  The gaurdian says:  "So, Avatar,
the moment of truth is come!  You can destroy the Black Gate, but you
will never return to your beloved earth, or you can come through now and
go home."  You do not get to kill the guardian until Ultima IX (according
to an interview with Richard Gariot).

        However, the game should have ended with a statement telling you
how irresponseable your choice to go home was, instead of crashing.  It
obviously was not working properly.

        The steps to avoid starting over are as follows:

First thing to try:

1) Choose Start New game from the main menu (this will not delete
        your save games)
2) Try loading your saved games until you find the most recent one that works


If this fails then try this:

1) Create a directory outside of your Ultima VII directory (maybe C:\u7save)

2) Copy C:\Ultima7\save*.u7 C:\u7save\*.* (or whatever your dir's are)

3) Delete Ultima VII

4) Reload Ultima VII

5) Copy C:\U7save\*.* C:Ultima7\*.*

6) Run Ultima VII, and chose Start new game.

7) Load one of your old games.



        If neither of these work, or if you need help with this or any
other Ultima game beyond II, please write.

                                -Ken
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Date:         Mon, 11 Jan 1993 13:30:49 -0500
Reply-To:     Good Ol' Dave <ADAMETZ_DAL@CCSUA.CTSTATEU.EDU>
From:         Good Ol' Dave <ADAMETZ_DAL@CCSUA.CTSTATEU.EDU>
Subject:      Re: your Re: to my Shadowgate...

Louis...

   Shadowgate is an adventure game for both the Mac and windows.  It has a
similar interface as Deja' Vu, with a view box (what you see) and an inventory
box.  If you want to pick up an item, click on the item in the view box and
drag it to the inventory box.  The 256 color graphics are pretty spiffy, and
it is one tough game.
   It needs a MONSTER computer to run, with Windows 3.1, 8 MB of disk
space, 4 meg RAM, super VGA and mouse REQUIRED, sound card recommended.
   It was in the NEW SELECTIONS section of Electronic's Boutique, so
I guess it was just released.


                                          Cheers,

                                          Good Ol' Dave


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Date:         Wed, 6 Jan 1993 09:56:05 PST
Reply-To:     Todd <98494029@WSUVM1.BITNET>
From:         Todd <98494029@WSUVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Underworld

     Does anyone know when underworld II is coming out, and will it be on
CD-ROM?

       TODD
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Date:         Fri, 8 Jan 1993 09:04:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Osborne <kao@UNBSJ.CA>
From:         Kim Osborne <kao@UNBSJ.CA>
Subject:      Ultima Underworld 2

Does anyone know if there will be a demo posted at one of the sites for
this game?
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Subject:      Games for Sale

Hi,
These used IBM-PC format games are for sale. I like them all, but can't keep
them on my hard drive. All are in good condition, and include all game contents
except registration cards as noted.

These prices reflect my best guess as to fair used value plus shipping cost to
continental US. I'll consider other offers. Reply and let's work out a deal.

Regards,
Brian
Chapel Hill, NC
BTS@RCC.RTI.ORG

Wing Commander II (3.5" disk format)
Speech Pack (3.5")
Special Operations I for WC II (5.25")
no registration card..........................$35.00

Ultima Underworld (I) (3.5")
no registration card..........................$35.00
(I'll include UW bugfix on diskette if requested)

Aces of the Pacific (3.5")
no registration card..........................$25.00
(Will include AotP Patch B on diskette if requested)

Hardball III
3.5" disks....................................$18.00
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From: dboer@let.rug.nl (Ale de Boer)
Subject: Re:      Virus
Organization: Faculteit der Letteren, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, NL
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 19:37:27 GMT

In article <9301051551.AA27039@hsdndev.harvard.edu> "Sud, Rajesh" <RSUD.UHALL@MHSGW.HARVARD.EDU> writes:
>PKZ204C.EXE located at wuarchive contains the virus Malta Ameoba.
>Just thought you chaps might want to know...
This is not at all sure. Refer to comp.compression for details. All
files scanned ok on my system

ale.


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Reply-To:     Bob George <BOB@AENEAS.IMS.DISA.MIL>
From:         Bob George <BOB@AENEAS.IMS.DISA.MIL>
Subject:      OS/2 2.1

Subj:   Re: Win NT

#>   From what I understand from a friend of mine who BOUGHT that Win NT
#>Development Toolkit CD, the Win NT code is BETA code only, and includes

#That is correct -- NT has been delayed again, as everyone who is used to
#Microsoft, expected.


On top of that, WIN NT isn't really supposed to do anything in it's wishful
list that OS/2 doesn't do now.
A few of you have mentioned the OS/2 2.1 beta version.  I'm using the OS/2
2.0 (and ran the 2.0 beta for months prior to the release).  (I haven't
installed any of the patches except some trident video drivers and an upgraded
VSVGA).  I saw a phone number to get the OS/2 2.1 beta, but misplaced the
magazine that advertised it.  Does anyone have a copy of the number and are
there stipulations (such as a ninety page questionaire or review that needs
filled out by some date) to obtain the 2.1 release.  Thanks,
                                                               :\/\/\/:
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Date:         Mon, 11 Jan 1993 11:10:46 MTE-2
Reply-To:     Arkadiusz Kowalczyk <ARKADEK@PSYCH2.PSYCH.UW.EDU.PL>
From:         Arkadiusz Kowalczyk <ARKADEK@PSYCH2.PSYCH.UW.EDU.PL>
Subject:      Re: Prince of Persia

> Organization:  Research and Academic Computer Network
> Date:          Sun, 10 Jan 1993 13:03:32 EST
> Reply-to:      LGCAMERO%SUVM.bitnet@UTARLVM1.UTA.EDU
> From:          LGCAMERO%SUVM.bitnet@UTARLVM1.UTA.EDU
> To:            Multiple recipients of list GAMES-L <GAMES-L@UTARLVM1.UTA.EDU>

> I am new to the list.  I am playing Prince of Persia on a Mac and am
> having difficulty with Level 3.  I know how to get the gate to go up,
> but haven't been able to make it there in time before it closes.  Any
> advice?
>

Yes, sure...
    Run as fast as you can, there is no other way... Don't stop at
all !


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From:         TAIBI@IPACRES.CRES.IT
Subject:      Falcon 3.0 + Operation Fighting Tiger & Communications Port

Hi to All,

Well, I have Falcon 3.0 and the Operation Fighting tiger installed (the
player modem version) and I wish to connect the PC of my brother on the
next room of my home. How can I do this? I need the Null-Modem serial cable,
I tried with a cable 25 pin to pin connection with no success.
I need the configuration of this cable... Can you help me please?

        Happy new year, Niklaus
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Date:         Tue, 12 Jan 1993 11:02:35 -0600
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From:         OPR0304@SAIPA00.BITNET

Hi Paul...

Can I get a copy of that game!

Thanks any way.
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Date:         Tue, 5 Jan 1993 10:07:44 EDT
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From:         ICEMAN@BRUFPB2.BITNET
Subject:      Future Wars

Hi...
  I'm stuck in Future Wars. It's when I get to the future someone told me I hav
e to get some gas capsule in the rubble, but I looked through all and didn't fi
nd anything. The games continues giving this message "Ruins and debris litter t
he ground". Where should I find this gas capsule, if there is any???Thanks in a
dvance. And if anyone has a answer for this please write to my bitnet address w
hich is ICEMAN@BRUFPB2.
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Date:         Fri, 8 Jan 1993 19:01:00 CST
Reply-To:     Jon Witt <ZLPAJLW@LUCCPUA.BITNET>
From:         Jon Witt <ZLPAJLW@LUCCPUA.BITNET>
Subject:      x-wing & ultrabots release dates anyone?

Does anyone have any updated info on the release date for x-wing?
I know there were a few messages about a release date last month, but
that day has long since come and gone?  If not, could anyone send me
the BBS number for Lucasgames if they have one?

I am also looking for a release date for Ultrabots.

Thanks in advance,
jon witt.
zlpajlw@luccpua.it.luc.edu
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Date:         Mon, 4 Jan 1993 13:29:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Ken Shaw <kens@CATSEQ.CATLIN.EDU>
From:         Ken Shaw <kens@CATSEQ.CATLIN.EDU>
Subject:      Re: U7 Forge of Virture help needed

On Wed, 30 Dec 1992, Mike Sherer wrote:

> Can anyone help me with this task in the Shrine of
> Truth...all I seem to do is wander around in an endless
> series of traps/mazes...without really finding what I
> am supposed to find.  If I can't find a way out of this
> mess...I will never spend another $ on an Origin product!!!
> I am really tired of laying out hard earned funds for
> invisible walls, traps, and treks that lead to nowhere.
>
> Any adivce one can offer will be very much appreciated!

        Breifly: from the moongate, head south and then west to the room
with the charred spot in the center.  In the west of this room, there is
(or was) a hood lying on the ground.  From this hood (or from the middle
of the passage leaving to the west, if you picked up the hood), walk
directly north through the illusionary wall.   You should be able to
handle it from there.

                                -Ken

PS: If you need any more help, please write.
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Date:         Thu, 7 Jan 1993 18:32:16 EST
Reply-To:     Armando Heredia <KYL142@URIACC.URI.EDU>
From:         Armando Heredia <KYL142@URIACC.URI.EDU>
Subject:      Re: PKZ204C = Where on Internet?

           My apologies, but in the flurry of notes that
           followed regarding the status of PKUNZIP 2.04c,
           I failed to take note of which ftp site(s) it can
           be found.  Could someone please repost the site
           address(es).

                                  -Thanks

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*  Being alone in an aeroplane for even so short a time as a night      *
*  and a day, irrevocably alone, with nothing to observe but your       *
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Date:         Tue, 12 Jan 1993 16:08:05 EST
Reply-To:     "ANDREW M. Kwong" <NY921725@PACEVM.BITNET>
From:         "ANDREW M. Kwong" <NY921725@PACEVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: William Beamish question

To get by the gang in Willy Beamish you have to get the wrech from the bouncer,
then use it to open the fire hidrant.  Then throw the smoke bomb that you got
from the Japanese family, at the gang.  Then run back to the area where you
registered for the race.  There you will find the Japanese family again.  They
will help you beat up the gang.  Hope this helps!!

-Andrew-
NY921725@Pacevm

P.S.- I'm stuck in the kitchen of the Manor and would appreaciate any help on
      saving Horny(the frog).  I've been able to scare the cook into the pot
      but I can't figure out how to save the frog.  I have tried to press the
      button, that doesn't seem to work.  Please HELP!!!!!
From: Siegrist@elde.epfl.ch
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Subject: pbem-game
Date: 6 Jan 93 11:04:57 GMT
Organization: CRPP-EPFL


    RMPM is a game where players wander around a 25 by 25 board, trying
to land on a space occupied by another player. There is no luck involved;
everything is based on your skill at planning your attack and avoiding others.
 
The second phase of the game involves setting up businesses that affect
the game on spaces where you have had encounters. Businesses can do
anything you can get the other players to agree on, at any price that
they are willing to pay.

   Interested?
   
   Send an e-mail to siegrist@elde.epfl.ch for more information

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From:         ICEMAN@BRUFPB2.BITNET
Subject:      MONKEY ISLAND 2

Hi...
  I'm stuck in this games. It's where I have to climb a tree to get a piece of
the map. The first time I tried to climb I broke the oar and then some ghosts a
peared singing something. Can anyone help me with this???How do I climb the tre
e???Please write to my bitnet address which is ICEMAN@BRUFPB2.
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From:         XIANGJ@WABASH.BITNET
Subject:      Future Wars. May contain spoilers.

Hi, I am playing future wars now. And I am now in the railway station. How can I

get the newspaper. According to the solution, you must buy a newspaper, but you
need to get a coin. I tried everywhere, no coin at all. How can u get a coin??
Thanx in advance.
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