Adventurer #06: Презентация игры 'DEATH WORLDS: TORISTAG INVADERS RETURN TO HOME 5'

K.KAV software presents its new game: "DEATH WORLDS: TORISTAG INVADERS RETURN TO HOME 5" ("СМЕРТЕЛЬНЫЕ МИРЫ: ВТОРЖЕНИЕ ТОРИСТОИДОВ. ДОРОГА ДОМОЙ 5")

According to the scenario, the game is a continuation of "RTHЧ". But in terms of genre, the game will be a strategy. If the machine's resources allow (minimum configuration: Spectrum 128 + FDD, clock frequency 3.5 Mhz), the strategy will be in real time. Currently, the program can handle up to 64 objects simultaneously with the simplest logic (without distant searches and wave algorithm for trajectory calculation) without "lagging". (Four in each game tick with selective screen reconstruction.)

The estimated release date for the game is: late spring - summer 1997.

So, after you liberated the planets from the robots (RTHЧ), the Toristag Empire invaded the territory of the confederation. After bloody battles, our side won. But, as known from the novella to RTHЧ, the Toristoids have another galaxy, and it cannot be left like this. That is, the war is to total victory. Due to the presence of advanced early detection technologies for moving large volumes of mass, we cannot transfer a sufficiently large number of troops there without losses on our side. However, on the border of galaxy A-37, there are several planets. They previously belonged to the emperor of the Tagonian empire, who did not recognize its surrender. The emperor led a pirate clan, which was then destroyed. The Council of Civilizations recognized the planets as Free Commercial Worlds, where all civilizations had equal rights, although they were officially listed under the DES confederation. These planets have a large reserve of radioactive ore and various minerals. Wars are waged over the possession of the planets, but under strict rules that do not allow the use of the latest technologies. That is, the technological level must not exceed "2". If a powerful hyperjump controller can be assembled on these planets, it will be possible to transfer our troops here and finish off the toristoids. You are provided with a legend that you are a free entrepreneur and are in no way connected to the DES army. Your resources are minimal. Your task is to eliminate all competitors here and make the planets closed, thereby ensuring the transfer of troops.

Most likely, there will be 10-15 levels (as far as the SPECCY resources allow). Currently, up to 4 opponents are reserved simultaneously. In addition, there are fierce giant monsters roaming the planets that devour everything in their path (two types). They will hinder your agricultural activities, damage oil rigs, and mining equipment. The program anticipates the presence of up to 40 types of various equipment. If the computer's resources allow, there may also be aviation. (And another +10-15 types.) Naturally, there will be factories for processing raw materials and assembling equipment. In addition, there will be a powerful commercial level in the program: trade ships will arrive to you, to whom you can sell everything except the base :-). A wide range of prices will allow speculation. From traders, you will be able to acquire both equipment and technologies for its production, as well as raw materials.

As of 10.02.97, the commercial level is 70% ready, the strategic level is 25 - 30%, 80% of working graphics, and 30% of images for object descriptions. An artist is needed, preferably in Yaroslavl.

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Contents of the publication: Adventurer #06

• Presentation
  This is an introduction novel for the game Return to Home 4, featuring space battles and a narrative about pilot Raifus navigating challenges in a military context.
• Presentation
  The article presents K.KAV software's new game 'DEATH WORLDS: TORISTAG INVADERS RETURN TO HOME 5', a real-time strategy continuation of 'RTHЧ'. Players will battle against competitors on resource-rich planets while managing technology and military forces. The game's projected release is between late spring and summer of 1997.
• System Software Updates for ZX Spectrum - Котов А.В.
  The article reviews various software updates and utilities for ZX Spectrum, highlighting their features, usability, and performance. It provides insight into programming tools, disk management, and database applications. The tone blends critique and personal experience to inform readers about the latest developments in Spectrum software.
• Overview of ZX Spectrum Software
  The article provides a comprehensive overview of new software for ZX Spectrum, highlighting various games, their features, and recommendations for players.
• Interface
  Discussion of the ZX Spectrum's interface issues and user frustrations with compatibility and modern enhancements. The author critiques the push for users to modify their machines for non-standard features and expresses dissatisfaction with current trends. Reflection on the future of the ZX Spectrum and the need for a more vibrant community involvement.
• Interface
  The article discusses feedback from readers regarding games and programming tools for ZX Spectrum. It includes cheat codes for a game, opinions on assemblers, and insights into user preferences for computing. Various reader inquiries about games and software are also addressed.
• Interface
  The article discusses issues surrounding the OVER FILE GROUP, a game developer known for mail-order sales, and the impact on user trust in software distribution. It also raises the question of whether to transition the magazine to 128K ONLY, seeking reader feedback. The piece reflects on the importance of user support for maintaining a trusted gaming community.
• Interface
  The article discusses recent news in the ZX Spectrum community, including game development updates, personal news about developers, and local happenings in the Rybinsk and Yaroslavl areas.
• Presentation
  The article presents new software releases by SURDAKAR GROUP, including a demo of ROAD FIGHTER and updates on FONT EDITOR and RAY DISK MONITOR.
• Promotion of Adventure Games
  The article provides a detailed analysis of the adventure games 'APOLLO' and 'ЧУЖОЙ', evaluating their gameplay, challenges, and shortcomings in design.
• Ottyag
  Discussion of computer slang and its impact on modern language, highlighting humorous interactions among users.
• Оттяг
  The article presents a humorous collection of absurd lists, including reasons for dinosaur extinction, alternative names for Robinson Crusoe's Friday, and more.
• Ottyag
  The article presents a test for aspiring demo makers, assessing their skills and commitment to demo creation on the ZX Spectrum. It evaluates their approaches to music, graphics, effects, and their overall engagement with the demo scene. Results determine their standing from novice to expert in the demoscene community.
• What Not to Say or Do When Drunk
  The article provides humorous advice on what to avoid saying or doing when drunk, based on personal anecdotes. It emphasizes the consequences of poor decisions and offers cautionary tips. The content is lighthearted and reflects on typical drunken behaviors and their repercussions.
• Friendship Quiz
  The article presents a humorous quiz about friendship, evaluating how friends would react in various social scenarios, culminating in a scoring system to assess the depth of one’s friendships.
• Ottag
  Статья представляет собой сборник китайских пословиц с юмористическим подтекстом, отражающих различные аспекты жизни и отношений. Она сочетает в себе элементы сатиры и легкого фольклора, используя ироничные наблюдения о человеческом поведении. Текст включает в себя аллюзии на сексуальность, настольные игры и религиозные вопросы.
• Оттяг
  Статья представляет собой пародийное евангелие, где события жизни Иисуса Христа изображаются в неформальном и юмористическом ключе.
• Experience Sharing
  The article provides a detailed guide on creating a complete disk version of a program for ZX Spectrum, including code examples and practical advice.
• Experience Exchange
  The article provides a comparative analysis of the PC and Amiga platforms, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages based on personal experience.
• Experience Exchange
  The article discusses the existence and behavior of computer viruses on the ZX Spectrum, particularly the BASIC file infecting virus known as 'Drunken Djinn', first seen in the game Last Battle.
• Code Protection Methods
  The article discusses various methods of software code protection, detailing techniques like inversion masking, obfuscation, P-code, cryptographic algorithms, and the use of ISR. Each method is evaluated for effectiveness and application, particularly within the ZX Spectrum environment. The author invites further information and collaboration on information security methods.
• Anniversary
  The article celebrates the sixth issue of 'ADVENTURER,' marking one year since the founding of the AURYN group. It reflects on the past year for the Speccy community, including the emergence of new programs and the first demomakers' gathering in the CIS. The author expresses hope for the future of Speccy and encourages readers to support and promote the platform.
• Anniversary
  Article celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Spectrum, reflecting on its enduring legacy and recent developments in hardware and software.
• Novella
  The article narrates a novella centered on a covert mission involving a programmer named Gerald O'Brien, who is hired by a drug lord called Swede to infiltrate a rival's computer network, leading to a thrilling sequence of espionage and violence.
• Contest
  The article discusses a contest related to ZX Spectrum, showcasing submissions and participants' creativity.
• Advertisement
  The article is an advertisement section in Adventurer #06, inviting hackers, programmers, artists, and musicians to contribute to the ZX Spectrum community. It outlines collaboration opportunities, offers specific requirements for software submissions, and includes contact information for advertising and game distribution. Additionally, it promotes a range of ZX Spectrum software and services available across various cities.