Adventurer #08: Раскрутка - руководство по игре с динозаврами

(C) DAVOS SOFT

WHERE TIME STOOD STILL

Jaret and Clive were fleeing from a dinosaur towards the swamp. Getting tangled in the bushes, Clive fell into the dinosaur's clutches. Jaret ran to the village of the savages, naively hoping to extinguish the vile creature with their help. But in the village, Jaret faced a big disappointment: the savages turned out to be nasty brutes and started throwing spears at the valiant pilot! Without thinking long, Jaret jumped into the river and swam downstream, sticking his tongue out at the dinosaur running along the riverbank. Soon the monster fell behind, and Jaret decided to climb ashore. But, as usual, he rushed a bit and ended up in the marshes instead of the desired shore... So that's the sad "end" of this little game. Although, you know, everything I wrote above is just a lyrical introduction... Well, let's get to the "assault"...

I don't think it's worth repeating the debut of this game from ADV#4. But just in case, I will name the items you should have after passing through the swamp. They are: 
- a rope; 
- a flask of water; 
- a box of food; 
- a bag; 
- a first aid kit; 
- a knife; 
- a tickler from Dick; 
- a beef leg (ex-pouch) from Gloria.

With these items, you can head to the village. In the village, with a keen eye, we spot a man standing in proud solitude. This is the chief of the local primates. I should immediately clarify that it's not necessary to bring the translator (Dick) with you to the villages, as he will only translate the phrases of the local bosses. But I digress... So, the chief will greet our heroes, calling them "fools from the sky," and will inform them that their village can supposedly provide travelers with rest and food. At this point, a box of food appears. Quickly take the box and replace it with the beef leg. As a result, the chief roasts the beef leg over the fire and says that you should find a use for it yourself. Take the ham and go hunt the dinosaur.

The dinosaur can be killed in two ways: 
- lure it to the village of the savages and kill the vile fossil with the help of the savages; 
- shoot it yourself. This is done by standing in line with the dinosaur and firing a long burst at it. If you manage to kill the dinosaur, you will see a pile of bones that an archaeologist would be thrilled about, and if you miss... Well, let’s not dwell on the sad... After killing the dinosaur, run along the shore and find the remains of another plane. There, you will find a wrench (I still haven't figured out what it's for), ammunition (to replenish bullets), and dynamite. After taking all this stuff, go to the river - replenish your water supply, and head towards the path leading to the mountains. After walking for a while along the path, you will see a hairy hand sticking out of a hole in the wall. Take the ham out of your bag (if your guys haven’t chomped on it yet) and place it in front of the hand. The hand unnaturally bends, grabs the ham, and disappears. Slowly continue along the path, go behind the waterfall, and voila! - you are already on the other bank of the river!

It's too early to relax on this riverbank. Right behind the descent, a dinosaur is grazing. By the way, since we're on the subject of dinosaurs... On this riverbank (the right one), the wildlife is surprisingly diverse - pterodactyls, dinosaurs, nasty wild boars, some small armadillos... On the right bank of the river, there are two boxes of food: one in the savage's village and the other in a cave to the east (to the right). There is also a magical sphere on this bank. I still haven't figured out its purpose. It is located on some kind of bridge, a bit further from the village.

The residents of the second, eastern, so to speak, village are very bad homo sapiens. Here, it doesn't matter whether you have a translator with you or if he got lost somewhere. Spears will immediately fly at your people. If you decide to sneak a dinosaur into the village, it will be a big mistake, as the local savages see no significant difference between your people and dinosaurs. It may happen that some of your guys fall behind the group. Here’s what I mean: if Gloria has fallen behind your group, and you foolishly wandered into the second village inhabited by the bad savages, you will be told that Gloria is in their hands, and in general, she is toast. There is no way to save Gloria - on a small elevation, a couple of natives push Gloria from behind, and the lady flies into the abyss with heart-wrenching screams. How to save her?

There is also a swamp on the eastern bank of the river (by the way, located parallel to the swamp on the western bank of the river). This swamp can be bypassed on land or you can swim around it in the river. And finally, a bit more information... Not far from the lower waterfall, there is some structure that you can enter and shoot the running dinosaur from the windows. After you kill it, you need to run east towards the cliffs. In the cliffs, run up the path (WARNING: rocks are rolling down the mountain!!!). Upon seeing a turn to the left, turn. You find yourself on a mountain plateau. Two dinosaurs are running here: a big one and a small one. Look for a path leading into the mountains. The path is blocked by two lying stones that cannot be bypassed. Blow them up with dynamite - the way is clear. By the way, the stones have the nasty property of rolling down after the explosion, so make sure to get down from the path first. After climbing the path, send the small dinosaur to its ancestors, and everything will be hunky-dory!

That's all. Well, almost all. A few questions remain unclear: 
- What are the wrench and magical sphere for? 
- How to save Gloria? 

Well, now it seems that’s definitely all...

Contents of the publication: Adventurer #08

• От автора - Shaitan
  Technical details of a new program interface for ZX Spectrum. Discusses improvements and features like scrolling and color change. Provides keyboard and button navigation instructions.
• От автора
  Introduction by the author and editorial team details.
• Presentation
  The article presents a software installer for creating autorun disks and introduces a new adventure game created with QUILL by Dr. Laser.
• Presentation of TRICK Software
  The article presents TRICK, a new software for program protection developed by Eternity Industry, and discusses its beta and commercial versions. The author, Alexander Kalinin (aka Paracels/EI), addresses previous shortcomings in the software and emphasizes its improved interface. It includes purchase details for the software and invites readers to request it.
• Presentation
  The article provides a detailed user manual for HELP_Z80, a free utility for ZX Spectrum that serves as an electronic guide for Z80 microprocessor commands. It outlines how to load and use the software, including command explanations, search functions, and integration with assemblers. Additionally, it includes memory distribution, operational features, and references for further reading.
• Interface
  The article discusses reader feedback on the magazine's interface, addressing concerns about pricing and software trends in the ZX Spectrum community. It features a letter from a reader expressing thoughts on game pricing and the declining number of users on the platform. Additionally, there are discussions on software developments and user engagement.
• Interface
  The article shares the author's experiences after purchasing an Amiga, comparing it with a PC, and discussing its usability for games, graphics, and music, while noting some software limitations.
• Interface
  The article discusses user support issues faced by hardware manufacturers SCORPION and NEMO for ZX Spectrum devices. It critiques SCORPION for poor customer service despite being a market leader, while praising NEMO for responsive support. The author expresses concerns about the overall market direction for ZX Spectrum hardware.
• Interface
  Article discusses the future of the Spectrum platform, addressing user demographics, software production challenges, and hardware evolution possibilities.
• Interface
  Article discusses the frustrations of a Speccy user regarding hardware issues, the challenges of modern computing, and the dedication to maintaining the Speccy platform.
• Interface
  Статья рассматривает жизнь и судьбы пользователей ZX Spectrum, включая личные воспоминания автора о друзьях и их взаимодействии с компьютерами.
• System
  The article reviews various software for ZX Spectrum, including text editors, audio players, and graphic utilities. It provides independent opinions on their features and usability, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses. The piece emphasizes the evolution and improvement of software tools available for this classic platform.
• Overview of Games
  Overview of notable games for ZX Spectrum, highlighting their graphics, sound, and gameplay mechanics. Each entry includes a brief summary and rating. Recommended for fans of retro gaming.
• Review of Demos
  The article reviews demo versions of various games, highlighting their potential and unique features. It emphasizes the scarcity of such releases in the market and evaluates the quality and gameplay mechanics of selected titles. The author shares insights into the progress and expectations for future full versions of these games.
• Guests
  The article discusses the formation and activities of the Eternity Industry group, its members, projects, and future plans for releases and competitions.
• Гости - Dr. John
  An interview with Felix from Virtual Brothers discusses his transition from ZX Spectrum to PC, development of the game 'Winnie the Pooh', and future plans.
• Guests
  Interview with the musicians Mарат and Демон from the band 'Disgust', discussing their musical evolution, influences, and perspectives on life and creativity.
• Promotion
  The article provides a detailed manual for the game 'ENCYCLOPEDIA of WAR', explaining army selection, unit types, and battle mechanics.
• Promotion
  The article provides a walkthrough for the game, detailing necessary items and strategies for progressing through various challenges, including dealing with dinosaurs and navigating villages.
• Promotion
  Статья представляет собой обзор arcade adventure игры 'ELOPEMENT' от Omega HG, выделяя ее особенности и советы по прохождению.
• Promotion
  Статья описывает текстовую адвентюру 'Остров тьмы' на QUILL, предлагая советы для игроков. Упоминаются механики и персонажи, включая загадки и взаимодействия. В конце представлена карта острова.
• Promotion of 'Knightmare'
  The article describes the game 'Knightmare', detailing its commands, gameplay mechanics, and initial quests. Players control a knight who must interact with characters and solve puzzles to progress. It serves as a manual for navigating the game's environment and objectives.
• Experience Exchange
  The article critiques the adventure game 'Island of Darkness' by Paul Moskow, highlighting its illogical design, lack of detailed item descriptions, and absence of helpful hints for players.
• Experience Exchange
  The article provides a detailed manual for enhancing the ZX ASM 3.0 assembler, introducing debugging features and functionalities for better program execution control on ZX Spectrum.
• Experience Exchange
  The article describes a phenomenon observed with the ZX Spectrum video controller, where switching between two screens can create unexpected visual artifacts. It outlines a specific program that demonstrates this effect through rapid screen toggling. The author discusses the implications and potential applications of this behavior.
• Обмен опытом - Иван Рощин
  The article is a programming guide on porting the 'iris.ss' screen saver effect from Dos Navigator to ZX Spectrum, including source code and modification tips.
• Обмен опытом - Иван Рощин
  Description of the OPEN_W procedure to create window borders. Includes details on customization of symbols and dimensions. Utilizes PRSYM for symbol printing.
• Обмен опытом - Maximum
  Introduction to long integer operations for game development on ZX Spectrum, including addition, subtraction, and conversion to ASCII.
• Experience Exchange
  The article discusses the customization of the ART STUDIO graphic editor by creating additional modules that enhance its functionality, including features like music playback and cursor coordinates display.
• Experience Exchange
  The article describes a program developed to improve the visual quality of a pixel-by-pixel moving attribute message on ZX Spectrum. It provides details on the implementation, including the use of data arrays for motion trajectory and image rendering. The program includes comments for easier understanding and can be modified for different effects.
• Оттяг
  The article features humorous sketches and commentary on various aspects of life and technology, including anecdotes about a fictional character's experience with a Pentium processor.
• Pharmacist Test
  The article presents humorous tests designed to identify whether someone is a real pharmacist or a fraud, featuring situational questions and scoring to gauge knowledge of pharmacy.
• Oddities and Self-Reflection in 'Оттяг'
  The article 'Оттяг' presents a humorous and critical self-reflection of the author, exploring various life experiences and quirks that highlight his unusual personality traits.
• Humorous Quiz: Assess Your Sense of Humor
  The article presents a humorous quiz to assess one's sense of humor and sexual attitudes through various situational questions, revealing absurd and comedic perspectives.
• Student Types Quiz
  The article presents a humorous quiz to determine what kind of student you are, ranging from a party animal to a diligent scholar. It features a series of questions regarding typical student activities and responses. The results categorize students based on their score, from carefree to nerdy.
• How to Properly Torture Windows 95 - Maximum
  Статья описывает иронический подход к установке и эксплуатации операционной системы Windows 95, включая способы ее 'мучения' и троллинга. В тексте используются гиперболизированные примеры взаимодействия с ОС для создания комичного эффекта. Это развлекательный материал с элементами юмора.
• Ottyag
  The article is a humorous narrative featuring Winnie the Pooh and his friends returning to the Hundred Acre Wood, where their carefree life turns chaotic. It describes their antics, including drinking and misadventures, as they reunite and encounter various challenges. The story showcases the characters' personalities and interactions in a comedic light.
• Novella
  The article describes a humorous novella featuring Corporal Johnlan recounting his first military mission and his interactions with a young grandchild over beers.
• Novella
  Novella recounts an adventurous escape from a Glot base using a vintage spacecraft, highlighting the protagonist's encounters and clever maneuvers.
• Novella
  The article describes a whimsical story about two hedgehogs, Pukhly and Zaraza, who, after a strange event, develop wings and must navigate their new reality. The story blends fantasy and humor as the characters face unexpected changes and challenges. This is a novella showcasing imaginative storytelling.
• News
  The article discusses recent updates from Rybninsk related to the FunTop party, detailing contributions from various individuals and teams for the 'Adventurer' magazine and demo competitions.
• News
  Статья сообщает о событиях в сообществе Спектрумистов Ярославля, включая информацию о разработчиках программного обеспечения и их текущих проектах.
• Advertisement
  The article is a collection of advertisements and announcements related to ZX Spectrum, inviting collaboration from programmers, artists, and musicians, and detailing how to acquire the journal and software.