(C) Music NEVER/INFOSOFT
ADS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED
F R E E O F C H A R G E
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The advertiser is responsible for the accuracy of the advertisement.
The editorial team of the electronic magazine "ADVENTURER" invites hackers, programmers, artists, and musicians to collaborate on the magazine's release and participate in joint projects. Attention readers! The editorial team accepts any developments on any topic related to ZX SPECTRUM. The form of material presentation is any. That is, you can type an article in any text editor (preferably zx word), you can write it on paper, as well as create any section for the magazine yourself and bring (send) us the finished code block. If it meets our requirements, it will be included in the next issue.
Requirements for the block:
1. Memory occupied 25000...65535.
2. Use of 128k RAM and printer buffer NO.
3. Repositioning of the stack pointer (SP) during operation NO.
4. Presence of musical accompaniment for AY YES.
5. Compliance of controls with those specified in the magazine.
6. Program termination - commands IM1 RET.
People! If anyone has games:
OCTOPUS (full version)
or
P.A.W.S. (Professional Adventure Writing System) (preferably with a description)
please:
contact the editorial office!!!
You can find our contact details in the "AUTHORS!" section.
IN THE CITY OF RYBIN
GAME AND SYSTEM PROGRAMS
as well as ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS
for ZX-SPECTRUM
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Every Sunday, the market beyond the Volga.
A guarantee is provided for everything!
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│A group of professional players is ║
│ready to help you pass any game. ║
│Materials will be sent to you that ║
│will help overcome difficulties ║
│arising with the game (maps, ║
│translations, descriptions, CHEATs ║
│and POKE...) ║
│ Our address: ║
│ Republic of Belarus, Minsk, ║
│ F.Skarina Ave., house 157, apt.176,║
│ Igor Galuz ║
│ Enclose 1-2$ USD for postage. ║
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ATTENTION, RESIDENTS OF UKRAINE!
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Selling, exchanging software for ZX SPECTRUM 48/128/512.
Installing (manufacturing) KEMPSTON MOUSE.
NOT EXPENSIVE!
Phone in Kharkov (0572) 670-490 (ask for Igor)
Address: 310146, Kharkov-146, Ak.Pavlova St. 140 "G", apt.3 Bondarenko I.L.
Also come on Saturday and Sunday to the "Kutuzovsky" radio market.
The official distributor of the magazine A D V E N T U R E R in Kharkov is Bondarenko I.L.
Phone 670-490
C O N D O R S O F T (Yaroslavl)
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The widest selection of software for 'Spectrum' on 5'25 and 3'5 disks! Constantly updated with new products!
Low prices! Quality guarantee!
Every Sunday (from 8:00 to 12:00) at the Yaroslavl radio market (Melnichnaya St.).
Mailing of programs! Cheap! Catalog is sent for free!
My address: 150062, Yaroslavl, Dobrokhotova, 11-58, Lebedev Alexey.
and phone: (0852) 35-13-02 Alexey from 15:00 to 22:30.
The official distributor of the magazine A D V E N T U R E R in Yaroslavl is CONDOR SOFT
phone 35-13-02
R E T U R N T O H O M E - 4
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The game 'Return to Home - 4', the demo version of which was in 'Spectrofon-19', is written. The program is a Doom-like arcade shooter with strategy elements. It has high speed and contains 3 levels (jungle, taiga, and forest), and has an introductory m/f.
For the purchase of the full version of the game, please contact the addresses below
Post: 150006, Yaroslavl, B.Technical, 14-50, Kazakov Andrey.
150062, Yaroslavl, Dobrokhotova, 11-58, Lebedev Alexey.
E-mail: kav@univ.uniyar.ac.ru
Phone: (0852) 35-13-02 Alexey from 15:00 to 22:30.
Pricing for the program:
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Disk with the game - 4$
Disk with the game for distribution - 20$
Source code of the 3rd level with the comment "How to write a game like RTH :-)" - 20$
Write letters! The fate of our future projects depends on you!
Attention!
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Looking for an artist, preferably from Yaroslavl or having internet access.
Contact:
E-mail: kav@univ.uniyar.ac.ru
Phone: (0852) 35-13-02 Alexey from 15:00 to 22:30.
or on Sunday at the radio market, at 'Condor Soft'.
P.S. A musician would also be welcome.
In the city of Kemerovo, you can purchase the freshest software for SPECCY from the company PLAYGEAR.
Prices are very low!
- We will consider any offers for software exchange and cooperation.
- We will answer any questions.
- There is software specifically for SCORPION ZS 256!
To receive the electronic catalog and detailed information, send a disk to the address:
650065, Kemerovo, P.O. Box 3567, Bayanov Daniil Ivanovich
A musician is needed,
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living in Krasnodar Krai.
Call the phone: +8 (86137) 429-89 ask for Dmitry (PHANTOM LORD)
or write to the address:
352919, Krasnodar Krai, Armavir, Krasnoarmeyskaya St., 160 Selin Dmitry.
KVANT SOFT from SLIDERS CREATIVE-HACKERS GROUP
PRESENTS
ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE
"SPECROPHOBY"
Currently, 6 issues have been released, and the magazine will continue to be published in the future. For inquiries about purchasing the magazine, as well as publication, contact the address:
404121, Volgograd region, Volzhsky, Engels St., 32, apt.103, Repnikov Yuri Nikolaevich.
FIKUS from FLASH Inc.
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offers for exchange and acquisition about 6000 programs for SPECCY - there is practically everything that could be found.
The collection is constantly updated!
The catalog is sent for free.
Address: 630066, Novosibirsk-66, to the demand Kovalev Alexey
Phone: (3832) 47-40-52
I buy, sell, exchange programs for ZX-SPECTRUM.
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Write to the address:
346100, Millerovo, Rostov region, K.Marks St., 6, apt.7,
Strelnikov A.S.
People! If anyone has ANY information
on connecting the RS-232 serial port
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to 8-bit computers (in particular, to SPECTRUM-compatible ones), please contact me at the address:
152915, Rybinsk, M.Gorkogo St., 80a, apt.2
Bugagin Andrey Alekseevich
P.S. My gratitude will know no bounds... within reason.
A computer for sale
COMPAQ 128
with a black-and-white monitor
price 600-700 thousand rubles
Contact the editorial office (to RAY).
A computer for sale
SCORPION ZS 256
- upgraded to be compatible with PENTAGON 128 (includes INSULT, STS, etc.)
- minitower case;
- built-in stereo amplifier with speakers;
- MS 5313 disk drive;
- extended keyboard.
A second disk drive (5" or 3"), black-and-white monitor, printer can be included. Price negotiable.
Phone in Rybinsk 26-18-98
(Alexander, from 19:00 to 21:00)
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Addresses and phone numbers are published at the request of correspondents.
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Attention! Editorial office address:
152934, Rybinsk, Kirova St., 11, apt.158 Elfimov Konstantin
phone 21-50-69
This issue of the magazine ADVENTURER was prepared for you by:
Editor Gladyshev Andrey (RAY/AURYN)
Coder, music selection Elfimov Konstantin (ELF/AURYN)
Graphics Kotov Alexander (Cav inc./AURYN) 152906, Rybinsk, Severny per., 35
Yershov Mikhail (Infected Pixels)
Sosedov Vanya (Stellerex/GroboClone)
Stepanov Andrey (Zero)
Correspondents:
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Fedorov Vladimir (CHASM/INFOSOFT);
Nikita Frolov (KIT);
Shpinev Roman (SHRSOFT);
Voshchenikin Vladislav;
Lebedev Alexey (CONDOR SOFT);
Kazakov Andrey (K.KAV);
NICOLAS VIPER;
Kuranov Sergey.
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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.
