and I'm not sure how much of this I can even show.
Just follow the rules for NSFW stuff: If in doubt, link it. Clear it with a mod first if you're wanting to be 100% sure, and if all else fails, just put up a giant black image with "CENSORED" on it or something and make with the funny on the writing. I think you can pull off something pretty great with Jim here.
Magic User 25 - What Would You Do With X-Ray Glasses?
Well, that was a rough night. I fear breakfast.
That's too bad. What else can I do today?
To-Do:
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Go to Raseir to meet Ad Avis, ultimate sorceror. He's watching me!
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from the Elemental's Master
-- Restore Emir Arus (evil brother ruling throne, but patsy to unknown leader, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
Tracking down and murdering Khaveen looks like a good start to the day. Arsenal ready?
Looks like something's going on at the fountain...
Plenty of guards to murder avoid here. What's going on?
Well that's unfortunate. Khaveen's far too well-guarded now.
Do not interfere!
Not even a little?
Hero, you must help me! Do something!
Self-preservation is what I'm doing here.
There are no heroes in this town. You of all men should know that, Ugarte.
Hey, I'm a hero! The Kattas love me!
I know very little. What is going on? I am innocent of any wrongdoing.
If you are so innocent, then what is this?
*hides waterskins*
I don't know how that water bag could have gotten there. Someone must have planted it on me.
Waterskins under your tunic, Ugarte? You know that smuggling water is a crime against the state. You also know what we do to criminals like you.
No, no, please. I am innocent! I do not know how it got there. No!
Look, I'd love to, but I can't help if I'm dead. Dead heroes do nothing.
Don't be surprised if you wake up in the morning with fewer guards, Khaveen. Or fewer organs.
Ignoring my threats isn't good for your health!
I hope you are smart enough to learn this lesson. You do not want to see the dungeons of Raseir.
After where I slept last night? I'm pretty sure they're an upgrade.
Stop ignoring me, fuckers!
Damn it, I'd better head back to the inn to cool off for a while and form a murder adventuring plan.
Hey, a woman! They aren't extinct around here!
If you are truly a hero, follow me.
Did you see me being useless back there? I suck at heroing. Get away from me before you hit the dungeons as well.
Fuuuuuck! That's it! Time to just get over myself and do some real hero work. Mysterious lady in a veil beats mysterious guards in veils any day of the week.
Quickly, before the guards come.
Don't have to tell me twice.
So...how you doin?
So much for romance, huh? Don't worry, though, I can totally help you with that particular problem.
I must leave the city before I am forced to marry Khaveen. I have heard you are a hero. With your help, I can be out of the city before nightfall.
If I help you, Khaveen suffers? I'm in. What does that have to do with me being naked, though?
I wish to disguise myself as you and leave with your visa, so please, let me exchange clothes with you.
Ohhhh, now I get it. Who are you, anyway?
My name is Zayishah, daughter of Emir Ali al-Din Hasan.
The evil twin brother that took over Raseir?
My father would never overthrow his brother, no matter what foul rumors you have heard. My father is just a pupet for Ad Avis.
Wait a second...Ad Avis? THE Ad Avis?
Actually, your uncle is fine. I've been riding him for the past few weeks...that came out wrong.
Oh, it is so good to know my uncle is still alive. He is such a kind and friendly man.
Anyway, you said Ad Avis is in control of the city now?
There are only two passions to Ad Avis: complete power and complete control. He will stop at nothing to gain those.
I can respect that, but if that's true, why do you all hate him?
This was a beautiful place to live a year ago. All of these changes took place because of Ad Avis.
Well, that sucks, I was looking so forward to meeting him, and he's the object of my prophecy.
To-Do:
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Go to Raseir to meet Ad Avis, ultimate sorceror. He's watching meand controls Raseir!
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from the Elemental's Master, Ad Avis
-- Restore Emir Arus (evil brotherAd Avis ruling throne, but patsy to unknown leader, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
Great, now I'll have to choose between money and power. I'll just have to see him for myself and gauge how he is. Anything you can tell me about him that might help in the event we end up in battle?
It just so happens I've mastered Flame. So that's good news!
So, shall we get down to business, then? *wink wink, nudge nudge*
Sure, now someone picks up on the innuendo. Look, I have a spare set of clothes right here. Before I get them, though, I need to put on these, err, special prescription glasses, so I make sure I give you the right stuff.
They obviously improve your looks. Zayishah just giggles at you.
There, now I can see clearly. Now, you wanted these clothes?
You hand her the spare change of clothes that Shema packed for you.
Thank you so very much.
+5 Give Zayishah spare clothes (370/500)
Score! Yep, the glasses work like a charm. For you folks out there without the necessary glasses, I'm sure you could find a video if you tube, if you catch my drift.
How do I look? Do you think this will fool anybody? It's so nice not to have to wear a stupid veil.
You look just like me, which is a little disturbing after that little show clothing change.
Please, in order to leave the city I need one more thing, although it will be dangerous for you. I must have your visa.
Here, you've earned it, babe. I don't plan on leaving this city again without taking it over, anyway.
+5 Give visa to Zayishah (375/500)
Thank you ever so much. In return for your favors, I can only give you a token.
I can think of several uses for a mirror. None of them magical, though, which is a shame. Hurts the rep.
Again, my thanks and my fortune favor you. Farewell.
Wait until she clears the alleyway before you leave, Effendi. If you need a place of safety in the Palace sometime, the harem will welcome you for the aid you gave my mistress. I shall tie a veil from the battlements at night to guide you.
Finally, some people around here who like me. Thanks for the confidence boost, ladies.
Well, that killed some time. Good time to head back and rest for the night without getting arrested.
Oh yeah, devastated...totally the highlight of my day, and I didn't forget that at all.
However, it seems he asked someone the wrong questions about you. That was just a performance put on for your benefit this morning. Khaveen has known about Ugarte's water smuggling for a long time. A most dangerous man, Khaveen. Almost as dangerous as you are.
Flattery will get you everywhere. I wonder if Khaveen knows he won't have a bride in the morning. Wish I could see the look on his face when he finds out. Oh well, time for sleep, and tomorrow I formulate a plan to find Ad Avis and see if he's as bad as everyone says he is.
Good times, rat. I'll kill you in the morning, too.
Uhh...what's going on? I was just going to end the set.
It has been a pleasure dealing with you, my dear sir.
That sounded much more like a eulogy than a proposition. What's going on outside, anyway?
You are under arrest for breaking the law of Raseir on this day, the 29th of the Serpent, Year of the Djinn. Come quietly, or you will be taken by force.
You mean it's against the law to help Khaveen's fiancee escape the city? I had no idea!
You briefly consider struggling with the guards, but realize there are just too many of them.
Damnit! No I don't! Stop talking for me, narrator!
Fuck!
Points tally (starting from 365):
+5 Give spare clothes to Zayishah
+5 Give visa to Zayishah
Total: 375 points out of 500
Nice job with the xray specs. I did have to look it up on Youtube, simply because I was curious how much they got away with showing on these old games. Considering how big "hot coffee" blew up, I'm amazed that some of these older games didn't make headlines when parents figured out that Timmy was using xray specs to look at pixels in his new game.
"Pixels" is going to be my new favorite substitute word. :P
I kind of wonder why they bothered to include that in a game for children. Meh, it's not like we'd tell our parents...
Well the thing is it's -not- a game for children. None of the sierra adventure games are games for children.
Edit: With the possible exception of Mixed Up Mother Goose
I kind of wonder why they bothered to include that in a game for children. Meh, it's not like we'd tell our parents...
Well the thing is it's -not- a game for children. None of the sierra adventure games are games for children.
Edit: With the possible exception of Mixed Up Mother Goose
I guess you have a good point. King's Quest always had particularly brutal deaths. What's a little pixel nudity if you already have your main character getting mutilated in all sorts of sticky ways?
I kind of wonder why they bothered to include that in a game for children. Meh, it's not like we'd tell our parents...
Well the thing is it's -not- a game for children. None of the sierra adventure games are games for children.
Edit: With the possible exception of Mixed Up Mother Goose
I guess you have a good point. King's Quest always had particularly brutal deaths. What's a little pixel nudity if you already have your main character getting mutilated in all sorts of sticky ways?
Not to mention all the point and click games were ridiculously difficult back then, with no strat guide, no internet, and a young mind that is still learning how to use a computer. I remember trying to play many of these types of games and never getting very far because of how difficult they could be. Especially back when you had to type in your commands and they needed to be word and spelling perfect.
Yeah, but then you found the shortcuts the developers put in and it got a lot easier.
I know police quest was vastly helped by just typing "o d" instead of "open door," for example.
Of course, I was still stuck for a week on what the hell a "PR-24" was, until I made the connection that it was my nightstick.
I never knew "o d" would open a door. I'm honestly shocked that parser command didn't instantly cause your character to die from an overdose.
I just learned how to type really, really fast. Seriously, when I got to my required Typing course in high school the teacher saw the results from my first typing exam (just to see how good we already were) and told me I could play games for the rest of the semester if I graded everyone's assignments. She couldn't believe that adventure games had taught me to type that fast.
Also, I'd like to nominate the Police Quest games for "most unbelievably dumb ways to die" out of any Sierra series. Don't walk around your car before you start driving? You instantly get a flat tire before you get half a block down the road. I have no idea why that caused a Game Over. Seems like any ordinary person would just get out of the car and change the flat. Why does it make such a big difference that you drove 50 feet before you noticed a flat tire?
Not sure why they included a "Drop" command either, since dropping anything erased it from existence (and usually created a "you can't win" situation if not outright killing you).
"C D" also worked for closing the doors...there were a few others. I mostly learned to type really fast too, but after accidentally discovering these it was hard to not use them
Oh, and I loved "give X " to anyone. They could be your best friend or the evidence lockup guy, but they all respond with "Thanks, but now you're NEVER getting it back!" The world of police quest was populated with total dicks.
This is one reason why the Monkey Island games (and a few other LucasArts games) were liked so much - impossible to make a no-win situation (yeah you COULD in a couple of places but insanely hard to do.)
This is one reason why the Monkey Island games (and a few other LucasArts games) were liked so much - impossible to make a no-win situation (yeah you COULD in a couple of places but insanely hard to do.)
Also why I liked the QFG series so much. There were only 1-2 unwinnable situations in the whole series you could get yourself into, and even then it was your own damned fault if it happened (really, the only one I can remember off the top of my head is getting past the trap room in QFG1 without the Dispel Potion).
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NocrenLt Futz, Back in ActionNorth CarolinaRegistered Userregular
I think 4 might be unwinnable if you don't help someone...
Also, my first Lucasarts adventure games were The Dig and Full Throtle and I was blown away by the fact you could die!
Mostly.
(End of FT, plane falls over the edge...
Ben: "Ouch. Let me try that again.")
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Librarian's ghostLibrarian, Ghostbuster, and TimSporkRegistered Userregular
Finally got around to installing 5. Imported my Paladin from IV but took one look at decided I really did not want to play as a Paladin through V. Ugh now I have to re-import my guy from III into IV so I can use the handy class change question on import to make my character a Wizard and play through IV again.
I never knew "o d" would open a door. I'm honestly shocked that parser command didn't instantly cause your character to die from an overdose.
I just learned how to type really, really fast. Seriously, when I got to my required Typing course in high school the teacher saw the results from my first typing exam (just to see how good we already were) and told me I could play games for the rest of the semester if I graded everyone's assignments. She couldn't believe that adventure games had taught me to type that fast.
Same with me. Plus they taught me how to spell.
There was one summer where I think I beat King's Quest 1 every morning for a couple of weeks.
Haha yeah I played Zork I back on our C64 when I was about ... 7 or 8 years old. I remember the text parser being hella intimidating at the time, because I hadn't learned to type and the keys on the keyboard seemed to be arranged at random. Still, I was a good reader and managed to enjoy what little of the game I could uncover.
>Jump
Wheee!
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NocrenLt Futz, Back in ActionNorth CarolinaRegistered Userregular
I remember buying a boxed collection of Zork games (all up to Nemesis, and Gramd Inquisitor was due out the next year).
Best part of that collection? It came with MAPS!
Anyway, I wonder if we cod get away with doing a Lesiure Suit Larry LP here?
After being dragged to the dungeon of the palace, you were roughly searched, beaten, and questioned by the guards. They warned you that Khaveen will be coming soon to personally question you...
...and that you won't enjoy it.
At least we have something to add to the to-do list...
To-Do: - Escape prison before becoming Khaveen's bitch.
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Go to Raseir to meet Ad Avis, ultimate sorceror. He's watching me!
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from Ad Avis, the Elemental's Master
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
So, you over there...you're the first Katta I've seen in Raseir. You get lost?
Wait a second...Shema mentioned someone that stayed in Raseir...Sharaf, was it?
Hey, I'm totally a hero of the Katta! They love me in Shapeir! Hell, Shema loved me before Shapeir! I defeated and captured four elementals in Shapeir to save the city!
...you need proof? But all my equipment is back there behind the bars. Except this sapphire pin. I wonder why they didn't take that.
+7 Show sapphire pin to Sharaf (382/500)
See? Totally a hero of the Katta. Thank you, rich snob jewelry sales cat!
Well, Katta-friend, let us escape this dangerous place.
What's the plan? I burn a four-lane highway through the guards?
So we just have to get out of this cell? Easy peasy. Open says me.
What, no 'Hey! Magical Opening spell! Neat! Thanks!'? Ingrate.
Yes, it is here. Lend your strong shoulder to the task.
Hello? Magical Opening spell? Fine, we'll let you feel useful.
Do not fear, I will lead you to safety through the passageways, Katta-friend.
Hero of the Katta has a better ring to it, actually.
Perhaps I will. Perhaps I was already going to do that. Perhaps I'll also murder a few guards before escaping, because my kill quota is down for the week right now.
But do not dally too long, or the guards will surely come.
Bring them on, it beats all this sneaking around. Hello, guard? Prisoner wants a word with you! Open the door!
Let's burn.
Damn it, I said guard, singular. Never mind, then, let's just escape quietly.
The Katta leads you through dark passages under the Palace to a secret exit into the Raseir streets.
To-Do: - Escape prison before becoming Khaveen's bitch.
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Go to Raseir to meet Ad Avis, ultimate sorceror. He's watching me!
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from Ad Avis, the Elemental's Master
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
+7 Escape from the dungeon (389/500)
Yes and no. I'm here to meet Ad Avis and/or collect a huge reward for restoring the Emir. Depends on how he is when I meet him. But there's a decent chance that saving the city is involved.
I am impressed by your sense of honor, yet despite your previous heroics I think you will need assistance in taking down the entire Raseirian regime.
That marks the first time someone's been impressed by my honor. I could totally bring down the whole regime though if I could learn Ad Avis's power. Or could pick off guards one by one. If only they lined up single-file for me!
I believe you should lay low for now, friend of the Katta. If you are captured again, they will surely kill you on sight. Tomorrow night, the Underground will launch an attack on the Palace in an attempt to overthrow the Emir.
Lay low? What am I supposed to do, hide in a barrel? I don't roll that way.
If you can manage to stay out of Khaveen's hands for one more day, you would be a very valuable ally to us.
No respect for the magical prowess, then? I mean, I just saved your ass with magic. If anything, you might be a worthy distraction for me to pick off guards one by one. Just you being here weighs me down.
You are right. Our chances of avoiding capture will be greater if we split up. Do not return to the Blue Parrot. Those scoundrels will not hesitate to turn you in once they hear Khaveen is looking for you.
So don't get Khaveen, don't find guards, don't leave town, and don't go to the only place in town. This plan sucks.
Ok, I waited for at least 20 seconds, I'm sure Sharaf is in the clear. Think I'll roam the streets trying to find singular guards to pick off with Flame Darts and Force Bolts. What's the worst that could happen?
Huh. That's odd. I can no longer move.
Hey, you look a little familiar...
The man before you has a low, pleasant voice and eyes like a snake.
Wait just a damned minute, aren't you...
Remember your friend, Ad Avis. Remember my voice. Remember my face. Trust me, I am your friend.
But...we've never met before...and you consider me your friend?
You cannot even close your eyes, but you try to avoid his gaze. There is something about his eyes, though...
I am your friend, and you trust me. Trust in my words. Trust in my eyes. Look in my eyes, and trust me.
Your eyes are so...enchanting...what was I supposed to be doing again?
To-Do:
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style -- Go to Raseir to meet Ad Avis, ultimate sorceror. He's watching me!
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from Ad Avis, the Elemental's Master
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
Wait...I have a couple questions for you...friend...did you send elementals to kill me?
You look at his eyes, and cannot look away. They seem to glow. His words seem to whirl around your head.
Jim Darkmagic, I am your friend. Obey now your friend, Ad Avis. Obey now my words. Obey now my voice. Trust in your friend, and obey me.
You find yourself relaxing. You are with a friend. His eyes are gentle, and his smile warms you.
I love the leader!
Oh yes. It was your glorious visage that inspired me to become a wizard in the first place.
Together we seek to aid our friend, Emir Arus. I was his trusted vizier, remember?
Yes, we must save him from being a saurus. Any friend of the Emirsaurus is a friend of Jim Darkmagic.
To-Do: - Whatever our good friend Ad Avis wants to do. - Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from Ad Avis, the Elemental's Master
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis ruling, 1000 dinar reward) - Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
You find yourself nodding at this humble, gentle man.
To end the evil reign of Khaveen and restore our friend the Emir Arus, together we must go out into the desert.
Of course, the desert! What a wise and practical decision, my friend. I will burn Khaveen's moustache off in your name, my lord.
To-Do: - Whatever our good friend Ad Avis wants to do.
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis Khaveen ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
We NEED to get the Status of Iblis!
The Status of Iblis! Of course, master. We must get the Statue, as Aziza said long ago.
Yes, you know this is something you've got to do, but you frown as you try to remember something you once heard about Iblis.
Oh yes! That was what I was told of Iblis. We must use it to save the world!
We need to take the status to Arus, our friend. Together, let us save the city of Raseir!
It is an honor to be involved, my friend! We're the only ones who can do it!
Together you will save the Emir. You and Ad Avis will get the Status of Iblis.
You there, try walking through the door now!
The door resists me, master! It will not let me through! We must punish it!
My presence displeases you, master?
What is wrong? How does it go?
I've done something wrong?
"Beneath the tombstone of the city that he once did found."
This is the Forbidden City, there is no doubt of that.
Yes, master, you must be right!
"Then comes a hero from the northland, led unto despair..."
You are the only hero that I have found recently; it must be you! And I have no doubt you will despair before I am through with you.
I despair merely at your disappointment, master!
"Passing through the door unopened, that he will find there."
The door! Accursed door. Why can you not pass through it?
My mortal form is weak! I will continue banging my head on the door until forgiven, master!
"When the moonlight shines between the Dragon's jaws...And is caught and held there by the Scorpion's claws."
The moon! It is not due to rise between the two constellations until tomorrow! How can I be wrong?
Master, might I give a suggestion?
But how can the moon be where it cannot be? You! You're the hero. Answer me how the moon can be between the Dragon and the Scorpion?
What does this all mean, master?
Questions! Do you have nothing better to do than waste my time? Let me think, and I'd advise you to do the same!
I just wish to know the reason for all this, master.
I grow impatient with your nonsense. Either find a way to make the moon obey you, or you will face my wrath!
How have I angered you, master?
You would try the patience of a dervish! Do something!
Master, I just want your love and attention!
So be it!
Master? Am I in trouble now?
"By the powers of all Darkness By the power of my name
Shall your soul be mirrored outward, and your body be the same!"
I'm so sorry, master! I will do better!
I have a magical Open spell!
The door is sealed by magic stronger than any you may ever command.
Ooh! Master! I have a mirror that I can use to redirect the moonlight onto the door!
You whip the mirror out of your pocket and carefully direct the reflected moonlight between the constellations.
+5 Use mirror on door to Forbidden City (394/500)
Now you know all you need to know. Go in there and bring me the Status of Iblis!
Of course, master! I can hardly wait!
To-Do: - Get Status of Iblis for our good friend and master, Ad Avis!
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis Khaveen ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
It's a little dark in here, master.
Master?
For a few moments, your mind is overwhelmed by the squalling, whirling wind.
Then the euphoric feeling starts to fade and you stand alone in the darkness.
Oh...Fuck!
Points tally (starting from 375):
+7 Show sapphire pin to Sharaf
+7 Escape from Raseir Dungeon
+5 Use mirror on door to Forbidden City
Total: 394 points out of 500
I'm off the grid now for a few days. Enjoy!
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NocrenLt Futz, Back in ActionNorth CarolinaRegistered Userregular
Nice cliffhanger to end it on.
And I love Jim's expression when he's with his good friend! 8->
I laughed hard at this when I was playing through that part, bother Ad Avis enough (ask him enough questions) and he turns you into a Saurus. So hilarious
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I don't want to blow by josh and Syphyre, though.
Magic User 25 - What Would You Do With X-Ray Glasses?
Well, that was a rough night. I fear breakfast.
That's too bad. What else can I do today?
To-Do:
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Go to Raseir to meet Ad Avis, ultimate sorceror. He's watching me!
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from the Elemental's Master
-- Restore Emir Arus (evil brother ruling throne, but patsy to unknown leader, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
Tracking down and murdering Khaveen looks like a good start to the day. Arsenal ready?
Mastered (200):
Zap: 185
Dazzle: 185
Levitate: 125
Reversal: 125
Yep, now off to find some action.
Looks like something's going on at the fountain...
Plenty of guards to murder avoid here. What's going on?
Well that's unfortunate. Khaveen's far too well-guarded now.
Do not interfere!
Not even a little?
Hero, you must help me! Do something!
Self-preservation is what I'm doing here.
There are no heroes in this town. You of all men should know that, Ugarte.
Hey, I'm a hero! The Kattas love me!
I know very little. What is going on? I am innocent of any wrongdoing.
If you are so innocent, then what is this?
*hides waterskins*
I don't know how that water bag could have gotten there. Someone must have planted it on me.
Waterskins under your tunic, Ugarte? You know that smuggling water is a crime against the state. You also know what we do to criminals like you.
No, no, please. I am innocent! I do not know how it got there. No!
Look, I'd love to, but I can't help if I'm dead. Dead heroes do nothing.
Don't be surprised if you wake up in the morning with fewer guards, Khaveen. Or fewer organs.
Ignoring my threats isn't good for your health!
I hope you are smart enough to learn this lesson. You do not want to see the dungeons of Raseir.
After where I slept last night? I'm pretty sure they're an upgrade.
Stop ignoring me, fuckers!
Damn it, I'd better head back to the inn to cool off for a while and form a murder adventuring plan.
Hey, a woman! They aren't extinct around here!
If you are truly a hero, follow me.
Did you see me being useless back there? I suck at heroing. Get away from me before you hit the dungeons as well.
Fuuuuuck! That's it! Time to just get over myself and do some real hero work. Mysterious lady in a veil beats mysterious guards in veils any day of the week.
Quickly, before the guards come.
Don't have to tell me twice.
So...how you doin?
So much for romance, huh? Don't worry, though, I can totally help you with that particular problem.
I must leave the city before I am forced to marry Khaveen. I have heard you are a hero. With your help, I can be out of the city before nightfall.
If I help you, Khaveen suffers? I'm in. What does that have to do with me being naked, though?
I wish to disguise myself as you and leave with your visa, so please, let me exchange clothes with you.
Ohhhh, now I get it. Who are you, anyway?
My name is Zayishah, daughter of Emir Ali al-Din Hasan.
The evil twin brother that took over Raseir?
My father would never overthrow his brother, no matter what foul rumors you have heard. My father is just a pupet for Ad Avis.
Wait a second...Ad Avis? THE Ad Avis?
Actually, your uncle is fine. I've been riding him for the past few weeks...that came out wrong.
Oh, it is so good to know my uncle is still alive. He is such a kind and friendly man.
Anyway, you said Ad Avis is in control of the city now?
There are only two passions to Ad Avis: complete power and complete control. He will stop at nothing to gain those.
I can respect that, but if that's true, why do you all hate him?
This was a beautiful place to live a year ago. All of these changes took place because of Ad Avis.
Well, that sucks, I was looking so forward to meeting him, and he's the object of my prophecy.
To-Do:
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Go to Raseir to meet Ad Avis, ultimate sorceror. He's watching me and controls Raseir!
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from the Elemental's Master, Ad Avis
-- Restore Emir Arus (evil brother Ad Avis ruling throne, but patsy to unknown leader, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
Great, now I'll have to choose between money and power. I'll just have to see him for myself and gauge how he is. Anything you can tell me about him that might help in the event we end up in battle?
It just so happens I've mastered Flame. So that's good news!
So, shall we get down to business, then? *wink wink, nudge nudge*
Sure, now someone picks up on the innuendo. Look, I have a spare set of clothes right here. Before I get them, though, I need to put on these, err, special prescription glasses, so I make sure I give you the right stuff.
They obviously improve your looks. Zayishah just giggles at you.
There, now I can see clearly. Now, you wanted these clothes?
You hand her the spare change of clothes that Shema packed for you.
Thank you so very much.
+5 Give Zayishah spare clothes (370/500)
Score! Yep, the glasses work like a charm. For you folks out there without the necessary glasses, I'm sure you could find a video if you tube, if you catch my drift.
How do I look? Do you think this will fool anybody? It's so nice not to have to wear a stupid veil.
You look just like me, which is a little disturbing after that little show clothing change.
Please, in order to leave the city I need one more thing, although it will be dangerous for you. I must have your visa.
Here, you've earned it, babe. I don't plan on leaving this city again without taking it over, anyway.
+5 Give visa to Zayishah (375/500)
Thank you ever so much. In return for your favors, I can only give you a token.
I can think of several uses for a mirror. None of them magical, though, which is a shame. Hurts the rep.
Again, my thanks and my fortune favor you. Farewell.
Wait until she clears the alleyway before you leave, Effendi. If you need a place of safety in the Palace sometime, the harem will welcome you for the aid you gave my mistress. I shall tie a veil from the battlements at night to guide you.
Finally, some people around here who like me. Thanks for the confidence boost, ladies.
Well, that killed some time. Good time to head back and rest for the night without getting arrested.
Oh yeah, devastated...totally the highlight of my day, and I didn't forget that at all.
However, it seems he asked someone the wrong questions about you. That was just a performance put on for your benefit this morning. Khaveen has known about Ugarte's water smuggling for a long time. A most dangerous man, Khaveen. Almost as dangerous as you are.
Flattery will get you everywhere. I wonder if Khaveen knows he won't have a bride in the morning. Wish I could see the look on his face when he finds out. Oh well, time for sleep, and tomorrow I formulate a plan to find Ad Avis and see if he's as bad as everyone says he is.
Good times, rat. I'll kill you in the morning, too.
Uhh...what's going on? I was just going to end the set.
It has been a pleasure dealing with you, my dear sir.
That sounded much more like a eulogy than a proposition. What's going on outside, anyway?
You are under arrest for breaking the law of Raseir on this day, the 29th of the Serpent, Year of the Djinn. Come quietly, or you will be taken by force.
You mean it's against the law to help Khaveen's fiancee escape the city? I had no idea!
You briefly consider struggling with the guards, but realize there are just too many of them.
Damnit! No I don't! Stop talking for me, narrator!
Fuck!
Points tally (starting from 365):
+5 Give spare clothes to Zayishah
+5 Give visa to Zayishah
Total: 375 points out of 500
Nicely done.
"Pixels" is going to be my new favorite substitute word. :P
EDIT: Also, at this point, if I end up being a paladin anyway, I officially declare it too easy to become a paladin.
Well the thing is it's -not- a game for children. None of the sierra adventure games are games for children.
Edit: With the possible exception of Mixed Up Mother Goose
I guess you have a good point. King's Quest always had particularly brutal deaths. What's a little pixel nudity if you already have your main character getting mutilated in all sorts of sticky ways?
Not to mention all the point and click games were ridiculously difficult back then, with no strat guide, no internet, and a young mind that is still learning how to use a computer. I remember trying to play many of these types of games and never getting very far because of how difficult they could be. Especially back when you had to type in your commands and they needed to be word and spelling perfect.
I know police quest was vastly helped by just typing "o d" instead of "open door," for example.
Of course, I was still stuck for a week on what the hell a "PR-24" was, until I made the connection that it was my nightstick.
I just learned how to type really, really fast. Seriously, when I got to my required Typing course in high school the teacher saw the results from my first typing exam (just to see how good we already were) and told me I could play games for the rest of the semester if I graded everyone's assignments. She couldn't believe that adventure games had taught me to type that fast.
"C D" also worked for closing the doors...there were a few others. I mostly learned to type really fast too, but after accidentally discovering these it was hard to not use them
Oh, and I loved "give X " to anyone. They could be your best friend or the evidence lockup guy, but they all respond with "Thanks, but now you're NEVER getting it back!" The world of police quest was populated with total dicks.
GAME OVER
Also why I liked the QFG series so much. There were only 1-2 unwinnable situations in the whole series you could get yourself into, and even then it was your own damned fault if it happened (really, the only one I can remember off the top of my head is getting past the trap room in QFG1 without the Dispel Potion).
Also, my first Lucasarts adventure games were The Dig and Full Throtle and I was blown away by the fact you could die!
Mostly.
(End of FT, plane falls over the edge...
Ben: "Ouch. Let me try that again.")
Same with me. Plus they taught me how to spell.
There was one summer where I think I beat King's Quest 1 every morning for a couple of weeks.
I wish I still had that much time.
>Jump
Wheee!
Best part of that collection? It came with MAPS!
Anyway, I wonder if we cod get away with doing a Lesiure Suit Larry LP here?
EDIT: I anticipate another 3-4 sets to complete the game, so it's nearing the end game.
So, where were we?
Ugh. Right.
After being dragged to the dungeon of the palace, you were roughly searched, beaten, and questioned by the guards. They warned you that Khaveen will be coming soon to personally question you...
...and that you won't enjoy it.
At least we have something to add to the to-do list...
To-Do:
- Escape prison before becoming Khaveen's bitch.
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Go to Raseir to meet Ad Avis, ultimate sorceror. He's watching me!
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from Ad Avis, the Elemental's Master
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
So, you over there...you're the first Katta I've seen in Raseir. You get lost?
Wait a second...Shema mentioned someone that stayed in Raseir...Sharaf, was it?
Hey, I'm totally a hero of the Katta! They love me in Shapeir! Hell, Shema loved me before Shapeir! I defeated and captured four elementals in Shapeir to save the city!
...you need proof? But all my equipment is back there behind the bars. Except this sapphire pin. I wonder why they didn't take that.
+7 Show sapphire pin to Sharaf (382/500)
See? Totally a hero of the Katta. Thank you, rich snob jewelry sales cat!
Well, Katta-friend, let us escape this dangerous place.
What's the plan? I burn a four-lane highway through the guards?
So we just have to get out of this cell? Easy peasy. Open says me.
What, no 'Hey! Magical Opening spell! Neat! Thanks!'? Ingrate.
Yes, it is here. Lend your strong shoulder to the task.
Hello? Magical Opening spell? Fine, we'll let you feel useful.
Do not fear, I will lead you to safety through the passageways, Katta-friend.
Hero of the Katta has a better ring to it, actually.
Perhaps I will. Perhaps I was already going to do that. Perhaps I'll also murder a few guards before escaping, because my kill quota is down for the week right now.
But do not dally too long, or the guards will surely come.
Bring them on, it beats all this sneaking around. Hello, guard? Prisoner wants a word with you! Open the door!
Let's burn.
Damn it, I said guard, singular. Never mind, then, let's just escape quietly.
The Katta leads you through dark passages under the Palace to a secret exit into the Raseir streets.
To-Do:
- Escape prison before becoming Khaveen's bitch.
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Go to Raseir to meet Ad Avis, ultimate sorceror. He's watching me!
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from Ad Avis, the Elemental's Master
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
+7 Escape from the dungeon (389/500)
Yes and no. I'm here to meet Ad Avis and/or collect a huge reward for restoring the Emir. Depends on how he is when I meet him. But there's a decent chance that saving the city is involved.
I am impressed by your sense of honor, yet despite your previous heroics I think you will need assistance in taking down the entire Raseirian regime.
That marks the first time someone's been impressed by my honor. I could totally bring down the whole regime though if I could learn Ad Avis's power. Or could pick off guards one by one. If only they lined up single-file for me!
I believe you should lay low for now, friend of the Katta. If you are captured again, they will surely kill you on sight. Tomorrow night, the Underground will launch an attack on the Palace in an attempt to overthrow the Emir.
Lay low? What am I supposed to do, hide in a barrel? I don't roll that way.
If you can manage to stay out of Khaveen's hands for one more day, you would be a very valuable ally to us.
No respect for the magical prowess, then? I mean, I just saved your ass with magic. If anything, you might be a worthy distraction for me to pick off guards one by one. Just you being here weighs me down.
You are right. Our chances of avoiding capture will be greater if we split up. Do not return to the Blue Parrot. Those scoundrels will not hesitate to turn you in once they hear Khaveen is looking for you.
So don't get Khaveen, don't find guards, don't leave town, and don't go to the only place in town. This plan sucks.
Ok, I waited for at least 20 seconds, I'm sure Sharaf is in the clear. Think I'll roam the streets trying to find singular guards to pick off with Flame Darts and Force Bolts. What's the worst that could happen?
Huh. That's odd. I can no longer move.
Hey, you look a little familiar...
The man before you has a low, pleasant voice and eyes like a snake.
Wait just a damned minute, aren't you...
Remember your friend, Ad Avis. Remember my voice. Remember my face. Trust me, I am your friend.
But...we've never met before...and you consider me your friend?
You cannot even close your eyes, but you try to avoid his gaze. There is something about his eyes, though...
I am your friend, and you trust me. Trust in my words. Trust in my eyes. Look in my eyes, and trust me.
Your eyes are so...enchanting...what was I supposed to be doing again?
To-Do:
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Go to Raseir to meet Ad Avis, ultimate sorceror. He's watching me!
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from Ad Avis, the Elemental's Master
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
Wait...I have a couple questions for you...friend...did you send elementals to kill me?
You look at his eyes, and cannot look away. They seem to glow. His words seem to whirl around your head.
Jim Darkmagic, I am your friend. Obey now your friend, Ad Avis. Obey now my words. Obey now my voice. Trust in your friend, and obey me.
You find yourself relaxing. You are with a friend. His eyes are gentle, and his smile warms you.
I love the leader!
Oh yes. It was your glorious visage that inspired me to become a wizard in the first place.
Together we seek to aid our friend, Emir Arus. I was his trusted vizier, remember?
Yes, we must save him from being a saurus. Any friend of the Emirsaurus is a friend of Jim Darkmagic.
To-Do:
- Whatever our good friend Ad Avis wants to do.
- Burn the moustache off that damned smug Khaveen's face.
- Be a Hero Raseir style
-- Survive darkness of (likely Iblis') tomb, trials by fire, earth, air, water, and temptation.
-- Stop the last light.
-- Free the people from Ad Avis, the Elemental's Master
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
- Find tree-loving hippie that could free Julanar with true love
- Go to Tarna one day, track down that Demon-wizard, and kick his ass just because he's there
- One day, long in the future, track down this Dark Master that even the Wizards of WIT are scared of, because that guy sounds really bad ass.
You find yourself nodding at this humble, gentle man.
To end the evil reign of Khaveen and restore our friend the Emir Arus, together we must go out into the desert.
Of course, the desert! What a wise and practical decision, my friend. I will burn Khaveen's moustache off in your name, my lord.
To-Do:
- Whatever our good friend Ad Avis wants to do.
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis Khaveen ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
We NEED to get the Status of Iblis!
The Status of Iblis! Of course, master. We must get the Statue, as Aziza said long ago.
Yes, you know this is something you've got to do, but you frown as you try to remember something you once heard about Iblis.
Oh yes! That was what I was told of Iblis. We must use it to save the world!
We need to take the status to Arus, our friend. Together, let us save the city of Raseir!
It is an honor to be involved, my friend! We're the only ones who can do it!
Together you will save the Emir. You and Ad Avis will get the Status of Iblis.
You there, try walking through the door now!
The door resists me, master! It will not let me through! We must punish it!
My presence displeases you, master?
What is wrong? How does it go?
I've done something wrong?
"Beneath the tombstone of the city that he once did found."
This is the Forbidden City, there is no doubt of that.
Yes, master, you must be right!
"Then comes a hero from the northland, led unto despair..."
You are the only hero that I have found recently; it must be you! And I have no doubt you will despair before I am through with you.
I despair merely at your disappointment, master!
"Passing through the door unopened, that he will find there."
The door! Accursed door. Why can you not pass through it?
My mortal form is weak! I will continue banging my head on the door until forgiven, master!
"When the moonlight shines between the Dragon's jaws...And is caught and held there by the Scorpion's claws."
The moon! It is not due to rise between the two constellations until tomorrow! How can I be wrong?
Master, might I give a suggestion?
But how can the moon be where it cannot be? You! You're the hero. Answer me how the moon can be between the Dragon and the Scorpion?
What does this all mean, master?
Questions! Do you have nothing better to do than waste my time? Let me think, and I'd advise you to do the same!
I just wish to know the reason for all this, master.
I grow impatient with your nonsense. Either find a way to make the moon obey you, or you will face my wrath!
How have I angered you, master?
You would try the patience of a dervish! Do something!
Master, I just want your love and attention!
So be it!
Master? Am I in trouble now?
"By the powers of all Darkness By the power of my name
Shall your soul be mirrored outward, and your body be the same!"
I'm so sorry, master! I will do better!
I have a magical Open spell!
The door is sealed by magic stronger than any you may ever command.
Ooh! Master! I have a mirror that I can use to redirect the moonlight onto the door!
You whip the mirror out of your pocket and carefully direct the reflected moonlight between the constellations.
+5 Use mirror on door to Forbidden City (394/500)
Now you know all you need to know. Go in there and bring me the Status of Iblis!
Of course, master! I can hardly wait!
To-Do:
- Get Status of Iblis for our good friend and master, Ad Avis!
-- Restore Emir Arus (Ad Avis Khaveen ruling, 1000 dinar reward)
It's a little dark in here, master.
Master?
For a few moments, your mind is overwhelmed by the squalling, whirling wind.
Then the euphoric feeling starts to fade and you stand alone in the darkness.
Oh...Fuck!
Points tally (starting from 375):
+7 Show sapphire pin to Sharaf
+7 Escape from Raseir Dungeon
+5 Use mirror on door to Forbidden City
Total: 394 points out of 500
I'm off the grid now for a few days. Enjoy!
And I love Jim's expression when he's with his good friend! 8->
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