Thank you so much for the kind words! Let me know how the game went :) There are several ways to complete some of the tasks so it would be fun to hear how you solved things.
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I am really enjoying this game, especially on my Amiga.
Thank you for encouraging me to share my progress in the story.
At the moment I am exploring the swamp area. I am trying to find a connection between the statue-turning sounds in the Tower, the entrance to the Pyramid, and the strange medallions (I have a save game both with and without them in my inventory).
The saurian magician is still happily enjoying his cup after my little frog juice upgrade. 😄
Right now (I think) I am fighting a little more with the parser than with the actual puzzles, trying to find the correct words and commands. 😄
I am still having a great time, though. The atmosphere, story, graphics and RPG elements are excellent.
At one point I even tried knocking on the door where the developers seem to be having a meeting, but nobody answered. 😄
Amazing!
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I assume the ritual has ended? Tjere was a bug in one version where the swamp was accessible before ending the ritual. Did they capture you or did you manage to end it before? If you get captured the game changes a tiny bit 😁
Finding the correct command is the worst part about parsers 😅 I tried keeping it simple and logical.
But you managed to catch a frog! That one was a tricky puzzle for some friends playing. Can I ask how you got into the hut?
Looking forward to hearing more about your progress!
I actually started playing the story in the HTML version, but as soon as I had the chance, I started over on my Amiga.
Because of that, and much to my surprise, I noticed that parts of the story can change depending on how the player approaches certain situations. Respect for that! 🙂
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I managed to stop the ritual at the Monoliths with a little "help" ... Out of curiosity, I also tried dealing with it on my own and got knocked out. I woke up in the hut, but then reloaded and eventually reached the swamp by another route.
That probably changed some of my interactions with objects there and allowed me to catch the frog.
Right now I am stuck trying to find the connection between the Tower and the Pyramid. I have a strong feeling that there is one, but at the moment I cannot figure out whether I am missing the correct command, missing an important clue, or simply following a false lead. 😄
One thing I particularly like is the Personality system and how it changes depending on the player's actions and choices. It gives the game a nice RPG feel and makes decisions feel meaningful.
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Coooooool.
How did you manage to get the net? I mean, what interaction did you do to make the saurians leave the hut? I think that is one of the most "difficult" things to figure out due to it being a parser.
Oh yeah the pyramid :) There is of course a way to enter it. But you need an object to get the "door" open.
Yeah I like the Personality system as well :) it is not super developed but enough to make the game interesting. The goal was to try to get the RPG feeling of course, and people tend to dump the personality, hence making it worth having in this game.
If you want to see a change in the game, get captured at the ritual, then get help to end it, and then try getting back to the village.
One more spoiler ahead — beware! 😄
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I noticed your description of the unstable wooden pathways, so I thought: I wanted to see how much the wooden planks could hold, maybe I should try to "...." and it actually worked. 😄
I found the entrance and the "insert" hint, but I am currently fighting with finding the exact wording of the right command. 😄
...and of course, that depends on whether I have the correct object.