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From: lafolle@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (Gerald Bennett Moulds)
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
Subject: Need a little help on Wiz7
Date: 12 Jan 1993 08:53:10 GMT
Organization: University of California; Santa Cruz
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: ucscb.ucsc.edu


Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
Subject: Need Help on Wiz7
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Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
Subject: Need Help with Wiz7
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	O.K.  I've tried *really* hard in Wiz7-- and explored everything
I can, and now I'm completely stuck and frustrated.

	If anyone can give me a hint towards solving the following
problems, it would be appreciated:

	What do I do with the four urns in Munkharama?

	How do I deal with the witches up on the mountain.  I have the
feeling I need to find out their names, but I haven't a clue where.

	How do I get inside the rattkin ruins?

	What is the deal with the flowers I pick up everywhere?

	What is the deal with the statues?

	And how do I deal with the Cemetary in Ncytalinth?  Can't pass
the forcefield, can't get the staff away from the ghost, and can't
find anything useful to do in the catacombs underneath.


	Answers (or even vague hints) to any of these questions would be
apprecaited.


From: atkins@stimpy.CND.HP.COM (Brian Atkins)
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 17:20:51 GMT
Subject: Pointer to Edu Games info
Organization: HP Network and System Management Division
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc

This is a pointer to a reply I posted to my request about information
on sound cards and educational games in comp.sys.ibm.pc.games and
comp.sys.ibm.pc.soundcard.

Brian
Xref: sparky rec.games.misc:19047 misc.forsale:34920 misc.forsale.computers.pc-clone:2449 misc.forsale.computers.other:1450 tamu.forsale:131 austin.forsale:2948 dfw.forsale:940 houston.forsale:582 tx.forsale:628 comp.sys.ibm.pc.games:29723
From: john@stat.tamu.edu (John S. Price)
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc,misc.forsale,misc.forsale.computers.pc-clone,misc.forsale.computers.other,tamu.forsale,austin.forsale,dfw.forsale,houston.forsale,tx.forsale,comp.sys.ibm.pc.games
Subject: Many new IBM PC Games for sale
Date: 9 Jan 1993 07:27:05 GMT
Organization: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Distribution: tamu
NNTP-Posting-Host: stat.tamu.edu

I still have many PC games for sale.  All are in near perfect to perfect
condition.

On 3 1/2'' disks:

Might & Magic: Clouds of Xeen                          -- $35
The Dark Queen of Krynn                                -- $20


On 5 1/4'' disks:

King's Quest V                                         -- $25
Space Quest IV, 256 color VGA version                  -- $35
Quest for Glory I, new 256 color VGA version           -- $30
Wizardry: Crusaders of the Dark Savant                 -- $35
Star Control II                                        -- $35


As usual, all prices are negotiable.  Buyer pays all shipping and COD
charges.  Buy all 7 games for $200, and I'll pay shipping charges within
the US.  Please email me any offers.
+--------------------+- But on eliminating every other reason -------------+
| John Price         |    For our sad demise                               |
| john@stat.tamu.edu |      They logged the only explaination left         |
+--------------------+-------- This species has amused itself to death ----+
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: orman@iastate.edu (David L Orman)
Subject: StarCon2 -- hmmmmmm
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames IA
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 14:51:58 GMT

I think I missed some stuff in Star Control 2.  I finished it but.......

what did or Orz do to the Androsynth?

Whats the deal with the Rainbow worlds?

Why do the Ariloo keep asking if I feel numb yet?
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: hofstoet@vanessa.fmi.uni-passau.de (Hans Ulrich Hofstoetter)
Subject: Re: Is Spellcasting x01 any good; new games...
Organization: University of Passau, Germany
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 13:21:35 GMT

In article <RRNFwB4w165w@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca>, vchan@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca (Victor Chan) writes:
> I've been a big fan of Zork games when I had an Apple //c and I hear
> that Spellcasting follows the tradition of the better Infocom games.
> I realize it's text/graphics but I'm more concerned about story,
> playability and bugs.  Anybody's opinion on it and any suggestion on
> which one I should play first.  I've read reviews on SC 301: Spring
> Break and it sounds almost like a LSL plot (almost) but with more tongue
> in cheek humor.  The interface looks good but yet I'm hesitant.
>  

The spellcasting series is really great, all three parts. I played all three, the riddles are sometimes had but never absurd. It's a big fun to play, a bit sex in it and in S301 grea SVGA pictures. I only know of one bug in S101, but this bug helps you get on :)

They are really worth buying


****************************************************************
hofstoet@eva.fmi.uni-passau.de
****************************************************************
...if you confront the Black Lodge with imperfect courage,
it will utterly annihilate your soul".
                               Hawk - Deputy of Twin Peaks
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: aa402@Freenet.carleton.ca (Adam Hacker)
Subject: Re: WOLF LEVEL NINE QUESTION
Reply-To: aa402@Freenet.carleton.ca (Adam Hacker)
Organization: The National Capital Freenet
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 1993 18:16:26 GMT


In a previous article, alehecka@sdcc13.ucsd.edu (MERLIN) says:

>
>	On level nine, there is this huge guy with a heavy machine
>gun and he gets me every time.  I tried many tricks to kill him but
>my bullets don't seem to harm him at all.  Can anyone tell me the
>strategy to tackle him? 
>				Thanks,
>

When you get to level 9 find the two secret rooms and fill up on food and
bullets.Then go to the door get out the big gun,then the moment the door
starts to open let'er rip with the gun you should kill him with 11% health
left over!                                                                
                                                                          
                           Hope you make it.the next wolf3D is nearly
bloody imposible.                                                         
                                       A guy who Knows ...Vampires.
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: jellis@trentu.ca (John Ellis)
Subject: Starcon 2 - Hint Request
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: Trent Computing and Telecommunications Department
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1993 06:54:00 GMT

Simple question.  Where can I find the cheat file for Starcon2 that 
supposedly allows one unlimited RU's?  (or any other useful cheat files)

Thanks.
John ELlis.



Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: mitton@dave.lkg.dec.com (Dave Mitton)
Subject: Re: Looking for railroad game
Keywords: rail
Reply-To: mitton@dave.lkg.dec.com (Dave Mitton)
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation, Littleton MA
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 20:00:12 GMT


In article <1993Jan4.050151.8773@tms390.micro.ti.com>, david@tms390.micro.ti.com (David Thomas) writes:
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: david@tms390.micro.ti.com (David Thomas)
Subject: Looking for railroad game
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 05:01:51 GMT

<I heard some references to a computer-based game that sounded
<similar to the board games Empire Builder by Mayfair or Railroad
<by Avalon-Hill.  It may have been called Rail Baron or something
<like that.
<
<Was I dreaming?  (This can happen after reading netnews at 2am).
<What is this game called?  Is it sold commercially?
<Is it a single player game?  Play-by-mail?  Networked?  
<What platforms does it run on?  Use graphics?
<
<Please reply by e-mail to
<david@micro.ti.com    or
<david@wotangate.sc.ti.com
<-- 
<David Thomas  Texas Instruments  (david@wotangate.sc.ti.com)  (713)-274-2347
<
------------
	Avalon Hill currently produces two railroad games:
"Rail Baron" and "1830"

	Perhaps your are thinking of "Railroad Tycoon" by Microprose.
RRT represents a cross between 1830 and Empire.  You build a railroad
network from scratch and attempt to operate it profitably.  You compete
against 3 other computer players.  There are financial transactions
and you can take over (or be taken) the other players.
RRT was considered one of the best Strategy games ever done, (~1989) until
author Sid Meir did "Civilization".  May be hard to find retail now.
There are two different help books out.

	Also recently out is "A-Train" by Maxis.  Basically a Sim-City
with some train stuff added.  It's gotten mixed reviews.  Typically disapointed
for an experienced RRT player.

	Dave.

Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: alix@netcom.com (Alexandria North)
Subject: *** MS-DOS GAMES FOR SALE/TRADE ***
Keywords: games sale trade ibm msdos
Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest)
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1993 01:40:22 GMT

I have the following MS-DOS games, primarly adventure, available for
sale or trade. For trade suggestions, see the end of this message. 

I've noted some of my favorite games with a plus (+) sign. Some games
are my husband's, and I can't comment on them. Gosh, if he finds out
I'm selling them, I'm in big trouble... :-)

These games are all in excellent condition, and look as if they were
just opened. They include all documentation, except for *some* games
that do not have their registration cards. Format is mixed between
3-1/2" and 5-1/4" -- newer games are 3-1/2". If it makes a difference
to you, check with me.


******* PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING, First Class, US Mail *******

Games for $30/each
------------------
Amazon:Guardians of Eden
The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes +
Darkseed +
Mike Ditka Ultimate Football

Games for $25/each
------------------
Rise of the Dragon
Deja Vu II: Lost in Las Vegas
James Bond: The Stealth Affair
Mean Streets +
Cruise for a Corpse
Free D.C.!
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade +
Leisure Suit Larry 5
Heart of China
Spellcasting 201: Sorceror's Appliance +
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 3-pack: Heroes of the Lance, Dragons of
Flame, Hillsfar
Might and Magic III

Games for $18/each
------------------
The Colonel's Bequest +
Maniac Mansion
Leisure Suit Larry II: Passionate Patti and the Pulsating Petorals
Hard Nova
Codename: Iceman
Dick Tracy Crime-Solving Adventure
King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella
Might and Magic (Book One)

Games for $10/each
------------------
It Came From the Desert
Centurion: Defender of Rome
Santa Paravia
Grave Yardage
Artic Fox
Transylvania
Stephen King's THE MIST
Circuit's Edge
Zork III
The Scoop

Trade interests: Adventure games preferred. Some possibilities: Lure
of the Temptress, King's Quest VI, Gateway, TimeQuest, Legend of
Kyrandia. I'm also intersted in Quest for Glory III and perhaps Out Of
This World.

If you have any questions about a particular game or my sale/trade
procedures, send me email. If your mail bounces, you can also try me
at: alix@taligent.com.
From: richard@travis.csd.harris.com (Richard D. Piasecki)
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
Subject: Game Company Addresses
Date: 11 Jan 93 22:30:53 GMT
Organization: Harris CSD, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
NNTP-Posting-Host: travis.csd.harris.com


Hello everyone.

I was wondering if anyone out there in Net-Land has any of the addresses
for the Human Resources/Personnel departments of any video game companies.
I'm trying to come up with a list of these addresses, so any help from 
anyone will be appreciated. Please e-mail the addresses to me since I don't
read this group that often. If anyone is interested, I will post any 
responses I get. Thank you.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Richard Piasecki            Founder, Pope, Dalai-Lama, Lord High Priest and 
richard@csd.harris.com      Head-Guru of Piaseckism, the most perfect religion
rcs88098@zach.fit.edu       in the world.

"It's a tough job being the most perfect being in the universe, but someone's
 got to do it."
         --- Quote from "The 1001 Rules of Piaseckism"

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Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: rdunkle@engin.umich.edu (R. M. Dunkle)
Subject: Re: Character transfer from Wizardry 6 to 7, question
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 93 15:22:24 EST
Organization: Campus Computing Sites, University of Michigan
Distribution: usa

In article <20769@ucdavis.ucdavis.edu> ckashuba@chimi.engr.ucdavis.edu (Chris Kashuba) writes:
>I'm close to finishing Bane of the Cosmic Forge and I just bought Dark
>Savant. Do the characters keep their levels and skills? How much equipment
>do they get to keep?
>
>-Chris Kashuba


	They get bumped back to 5th level, and their stats are knocked
down somewhat accordingly. Skills that were over 50 or so knocked to
around 30. Magic power to around 40 in each. (these are rough estimates,
your mileage may vary).
	Items are randomly carried over, with a guideline of a maximum of
1 extra-special item per character. Maened's Lance carried over for my 
Valkyrie, for example, but the mantis gloves, Mantis boots, Ebony plate
and all that were lost. Same thing goes for spells, though they seem to
be completely random. 
	You just have to transfer the file over several times until you 
decide you've gotten the best stuff you're going to. It's a bitch 
waiting through the story stuff, but... :)
	On the plus side, Magic Users and Priests (I'd assume the same 
for alchemists and psionics) gain three spells per level instead of
one...
-- 
* Brian A. Dunkle | rdunkle@aal.itd.umich.edu <- REPLY TO HERE!! Not "engin" *
* Also available at bdunkle@ccit.arizona.edu  <- Where I really am, but VAX  *
* Support systems analyst, Information Technologies Center, AzHSL    /\      *
* Detroit Red Wings fan, stranded in the desert, Tucson, Arizona     \/      *
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: tunafuss@cybernet.cse.fau.edu (Warren fuss)
Subject: terminator 2029 - codes
Organization: Cybernet BBS, Boca Raton, Florida
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 13:12:30 GMT

Help I need to get a copy of terminator 2029 codes
the 40+ pages of codes on the sides of the manual pages.
If any could post these it would be appreciated.
I will give you a hint (program bug) to get lt. ranking and
max shields and guns when starting out!
abort your first mission twice and the program will promote you to the 
top.  Must be so programmers tool they never took out.

Warren "Tuna" Fuss        |    That's right you can
                          |    Tune a piano, but you can't
                          |    Tuna fish.
From: smb@col.hp.com (Sam Bauer)
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
Subject: >>PC GAMES: Might & Magic (Xeen) and Others
Date: 11 Jan 1993 21:49:21 GMT
Organization: HP Colorado Springs Division
NNTP-Posting-Host: hpctdib.col.hp.com

****************** PC GAMES FORSALE **********************
Unless otherwise stated, all games are in excellent condition
with all original materials including box and registration.
Shipping is included in price.  All games will be shipped
inside a box with packing, first class and insured.  First
responder always gets priority.    

Might and Magic: Clouds of Xeen					$34
	3.5" media.  Very Good Fantasy Role Playing Game.
	The emphasis here is on fun.  Auto-mapping and 
	auto-note taking features take the drudgery out of
	playing.

Police Quest I: In Persuit of Death Angel (New VGA VERSION).	$17
	3.5" media.  Another of Sierra On-Lines old game 
	renovations.  No typing UI.  If you liked PQIII, you
	should like this one.

Four Crystals of Trazere					$22
	Average Fantasy Role Playing game with lots of real-time
	combat and an excellent spell casting system.  Box is
	slightly worn.

Stunts								$12
	Dual Media.  First person perspective driving game
	through a course filled with banked curves, loops,
	open air jumps and more.

 
EMail at smb@hpcsos.col.hp.com or call 1-719-531-4460 (days).

Sam Bauer, Hewlett Packard NTD, Colo. Sprgs CO.
From: gil.levitch@tfd.coplex.com (Gil Levitch) 
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
Subject: Kq6 Desperately in need of a hint.
Date: 9 Jan 93 09:37:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Ky/In PC User's Group - Louisville, KY - 502-423-8654
Reply-To: gil.levitch@tfd.coplex.com (Gil Levitch) 


Tomas writes:
TS>I just don't know what to do in the minotaur maze. I have found a room
TS>that has a tapestry on the wall, I can peek behind the tapestry but nothing
TS>more. When I look at the wall I get the feeling that there is a secret door
TS>in the wall. If there is one how can I open it?


**********************SPOILER*************************

Use the hand cursor on the tapestry to get in, but you must first spy on
the Minotaur from the cul-de-sac room before you can enter his lair.

....Gil

 gil.levitch@tfd.coplex.com
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Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: gip207@sci.kun.nl (gip2 course)
Subject: Pools of Darkness
Keywords: POD, Dave's Challenge, Mystic Clue
Organization: University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 10:29:33 GMT

I finally finished the challenge in Bane's Dimension (took me quite a few
tries since I insisted on finishing it on Champion-Level) and then accepted
the trip on the Challenge ship.

I broke the 4 bonds and once again fought Kalisted, Tanetal, Thorn and
Gothmenes. Now however I need to repeat the `mystic clue' to get out of this
room. I never encountered any mystic clue however, and after spitting through
all the journal entries (*groan*) I couldn't find any mention of a mystic clue
either. Can anyone tell me where this mystic clue can be found and what it is?

Secondly: while spitting through the journal entries in noticed some I hadn't
encountered before. Namely those dealing with the Red Rider and the one titled
`Bane Reveals Himself'. Did I miss some part of the game after all or is Dave's
Challenge just another trap of Bane and the Red Rider stuff will come afterward?

		Yours Hopefully,

			Jos.

From: sth00@hplvec.LVLD.HP.COM (Steve Hedberg)
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 04:03:11 GMT
Subject: Re: Monkey Island 2: Help needed (Spoilers?)
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Co., Loveland, CO
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc














********* Spoilers Follow *******************








































1. Dont know...I never had a problem with it falling in the water.
2. Get all three drinks and mix them using the primary color scheme..
   red + yellow = orange etc. Save your game before you start so you don't
   waste time getting the drinks again. Green is a usefull color...
3. Does the term Bird-Dog mean anything to you??



			Good Luck..
			 Steve.
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: obrien@netcom.com (No parking EXCEPT FOR BOB)
Subject: Re: WOLF LEVEL NINE QUESTION
Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest)
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 09:28:30 GMT

>
>	   On level nine, there is this huge guy with a heavy machine
>   gun and he gets me every time.  I tried many tricks to kill him but
>   my bullets don't seem to harm him at all.  Can anyone tell me the
>   strategy to tackle him? 
>				   Thanks,
>
also, if you can get comp.sys.ibm.pc.games, this subject has come up
again in the last few days - there should be several suggested strategies
there for you.

mostly, back up while shooting, and then run around something and
repeat.

	Bob
--
From: daw@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu (Dave Webb)
Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
Subject: Gameboy Games for SALE or TRADE.
Date: 12 Jan 1993 19:12:54 -0500
Organization: Homewood Academic Computing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md, USA
Distribution: na
NNTP-Posting-Host: jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu

I have the following Gameboy games for SALE or TRADE:

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Metroid II
Castlevania
Batman
SIde Pocket Pool
Malibu Beach Volleyball
World Cup Soccer
Bad n Rad - Skateboader
Final Fantasy Adventure (maybe)

Leave me some e-mail if you are interested...
	
		Dave Webb

Newsgroups: rec.games.misc
From: bhv@areaplg2.corp.mot.com (Bronis Vidugiris)
Subject: Re: Pools of Darkness
Organization: Motorola, CCR&D, CORP, Schaumburg, IL
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 12:45:58 GMT
Keywords: POD, Dave's Challenge, Mystic Clue

In article <C0Brt9.3xH@sci.kun.nl> gip207@sci.kun.nl (gip2 course) writes:
)I finally finished the challenge in Bane's Dimension (took me quite a few
)tries since I insisted on finishing it on Champion-Level) and then accepted
)the trip on the Challenge ship.
)
)I broke the 4 bonds and once again fought Kalisted, Tanetal, Thorn and
)Gothmenes. Now however I need to repeat the `mystic clue' to get out of this
)room. I never encountered any mystic clue however, and after spitting through
)all the journal entries (*groan*) I couldn't find any mention of a mystic clue
)either. Can anyone tell me where this mystic clue can be found and what it is?
)
)Secondly: while spitting through the journal entries in noticed some I hadn't
)encountered before. Namely those dealing with the Red Rider and the one titled
)`Bane Reveals Himself'. Did I miss some part of the game after all or is Dave's
)Challenge just another trap of Bane and the Red Rider stuff will come afterward?
)
)		Yours Hopefully,
)
)			Jos.
)

The 'mystic' clue is :

"Oh, well"

This can be found from the hintbook (and nowhere else I know of).

The 'Red Rider' stuff is false and designed to mislead people who read
the journal ahead of time.  Most of the SSI journals have misleading
entries which are never called out by the game mixed in with 'real'
entries which are called out.
From: snelling@bnr.ca (Peter Snelling)
Newsgroups: rec.games.hack
Subject: Re: What order to ID items?
Date: 12 Jan 93 16:43:39 GMT
Reply-To: snelling@bnr.ca (Peter Snelling)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.

In article <1993Jan11.204430.12880@cs.cornell.edu>, bau@cs.cornell.edu (David Bau) writes:
>Every time I play, when I get a scroll of ID, I'm always in a conundrum
>when it comes to what order to ID things in.
>
>Which type of things are the best to ID first?  Which shouldn't you waste
>a scroll IDing?
>
>David

Normally amulets and rings first.  If you have a duplicate ring, try 
dropping one down a sink to identify it instead.

Identify scrolls only if you haven't discovered the nasty ones yet.
The nasty ones are: destroy armor, amnesia, and fire.  Otherwise,
if it's not cursed, just read it.

Potions I usually take a chance and drink (if they're not cursed),
and don't waste an identify scroll on.

Wands you should probably try to figure out by engraving first.  Using
identify to find the number of charges is a lower priority.

Weapons: If you have a good weapon (an artifact) you should identify it's
         enchantment, to know how far you can safely enchant it.  Aside
         from your main weapon, not much point identifying weapon.

Armor:   Only the strange boots, cloaks, helmets, and gloves you can't
         figure out.  To find the enchantment, try it on (unless it's 
         cursed -- I'd say don't bother keeping cursed armor).

Tools:   Most don't need to be identified.

Spellbooks: Don't identify them, just read them (unless they're cursed).

Food:    I think only tins and eggs can be identified.

Gems:    Only once you've done everything else.

So a typical order to use is "=?!/)](+%* 
Change it to suit your circurstances.


Of course, a better way to do that is to edit the source code and make
my modification to let you select items to be identified more easily :-)

-- 
Peter Snelling
Newsgroups: rec.games.hack
From: rustcat@leland.Stanford.EDU (Vallury Prabhakar)
Subject: Why is PC-NH so slow??
Organization: CDR, Stanford University
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 93 09:20:48 GMT

I got nhmmpc30.zip from wuarchive recently, and have also tried
playing the older versions of NH on my PC.  It's frustratingly 
slow and I just give up.  Seems to get slower as the game progresses.

Have others had this experience?  Is it to be expected?  Or should
I have something in my .cnf file to address this problem?  I've 
got about 5Mb of Ram and lots of disk space.  

Thanks in advance!

-- Vallury Prabhakar
-- rustcat@sunrise.stanford.edu
-- [415] 725-0163
 
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