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Was it released on various 8-bit homecomputers (C64, spectrum) or only the AppleII?
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actually, it was the Texas Instruments PC. TI had a habit of taking familiar games and altering them somewhat to make them their own (TI Invaders, Munchman, etc)
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June 8, 2003, 06:12
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Had to have a few days to let your clue sink in, it reminded me of something and i didn't know why, not ever having played games on the Ti computers. I'm not quite sure of the exact name but was it a game called 'Wumpus Hunt' or something like that. I believe it was a bit of a classic(kinda like Zelda is for nintendo) for those computers?
EDIT: oops! I'm just about to go on holiday so if i am right someone else take my go ok - i'll get my go later if possible 
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June 8, 2003, 19:54
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Had to have a few days to let your clue sink in, it reminded me of something and i didn't know why, not ever having played games on the Ti computers. I'm not quite sure of the exact name but was it a game called 'Wumpus Hunt' or something like that. I believe it was a bit of a classic(kinda like Zelda is for nintendo) for those computers?
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nope, not it.
"Hunt the Wumpus" was a TI game, but was kinda like minesweeper, but with only 1 mine.
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1) 8-bit game, 1981
2) careful shooting morgs next to saguaros!
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3) TI platform
4) set in the 21st century
5) extra points for shooting tumbleweeds
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June 8, 2003, 20:17
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3) TI platform
4) set in the 21st century
5) extra points for shooting tumbleweeds
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Miner 2049er?
Edit: A wild guess here.
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June 8, 2003, 20:57
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Miner 2049er?
Edit: A wild guess here.
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nope, not it
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June 9, 2003, 06:22
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Great thread! 
I've been lurking, but all the games I've played were on the Commodore 64 (and 128)... And for a computer non savant like me, all the various PC's around back then make my head spin. I'm still busy figuring out the difference between Apple and Microsoft, and whether I should spell the Internet with a capital letter or not...
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Just curious about some of the nicknames here. I just bumped an old thread where posters explain the origin of their Apolyton handle:
http://apolyton.net/forums/showthrea...=&threadid=156
I'd be interested in hearing the story behind yours.
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June 12, 2003, 22:03
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guess we need a couple more clues? I actually thought that mentioning that it was a TI game might clue someone in - silly me 
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1) 8-bit game, 1981
2) careful shooting morgs next to saguaros!
3) TI platform
4) set in the 21st century
5) extra points for shooting tumbleweeds
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6) You fight in a Schooner
7) Saguaro is a type of cactus
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June 13, 2003, 19:09
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A wild west TI version of centipede?
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June 13, 2003, 21:47
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A wild west TI version of centipede?
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nope, not it either 
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June 14, 2003, 12:32
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Aha, got it! It must be Tombstone City
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June 21, 2003, 12:52
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Aha, got it! It must be Tombstone City
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doh, sorry didn't see the post - we've got a winner 
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June 21, 2003, 17:03
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Woohoo... now let's get the next game on the table...
...and please don't make it be some other ancient game...
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June 21, 2003, 17:32
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Here's another ancient one:
Clue #1: Famous for his books already, he created this video game in 1984.
(And I can tell you the first answer will be wrong )
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June 22, 2003, 10:58
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June 22, 2003, 15:22
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Here's another ancient one:
Clue #1: Famous for his books already, he created this video game in 1984.
(And I can tell you the first answer will be wrong )
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That's a clean giveaway. I'll be modest and refrain from answering to give the others a chance first
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June 22, 2003, 15:44
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Clue #2: Can you find the lost city (and then get out before it is destroyed)?
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June 22, 2003, 17:57
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Oofff...considering the 2nd clue the first clue wasn't what it appeared to be. It isn't Douglas Adams Hitchhikers Guide then?
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June 22, 2003, 20:59
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i fear CapTVK may be correct, especially since my Indiana Jones CD is dated 1992...
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June 22, 2003, 21:15
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Oofff...considering the 2nd clue the first clue wasn't what it appeared to be. It isn't Douglas Adams Hitchhikers Guide then?
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I warned you the first guess would be wrong.
Clue #3: If Paco the Parrot gives you any trouble, knock him out.
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June 23, 2003, 22:56
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I've played way too many text adventure games in my time, and they certainly were big in the 80's
Gotta go with one i never played as it was for the Commodore 64
Michael Crichton's Congo and "Amazon"?
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June 24, 2003, 04:49
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I've played way too many text adventure games in my time, and they certainly were big in the 80's
Gotta go with one i never played as it was for the Commodore 64
Michael Crichton's Congo and "Amazon"?
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That is correct!!!
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June 24, 2003, 11:47
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I'll throw out another game I've played (on my IBM 80286)
as I'm at work atm, I'm not sure the year or other specifics, but do remember having it in 1988, probably was before that as it came on the computer.
also text adventure, and based on famous writer (and not previously mentioned in this thread)
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June 24, 2003, 12:44
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Hobbit?
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Yeah, I think it's the Hobbit too.
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June 24, 2003, 16:19
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Yeah, I think it's the Hobbit too.
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June 25, 2003, 09:08
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nope, not the Hobbit
next clue, the game takes place in England
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June 25, 2003, 09:13
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Sherlock Holmes
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June 25, 2003, 09:42
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Sherlock Holmes
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Yeah I think it could be Sherlock Holmes too. 
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June 25, 2003, 09:53
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I knew that was coming.  
Sherlock Holmes was great. In fact, I loved most of those text adventures - there was always some funny stuff you could do ... like locking Watson in the cupboard and trying to complete the game without him, only to find you need him for something and have to catch the train back to Baker Street 3 days later to let him out.
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You are in your room in Baker Street. There is a door to the north and a cupboard to the west. Watson is here.
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You go north. You are in the hallway. Watson follows. Stairs lead down and to the south is your room.
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You go South. You are in your room. Watson follows.
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Cupboard door is locked.
> Unlock cupboard door.
You unlock the cupboard door.
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You go west. You are in the cupboard. It is dark. Watson follows.
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You go east. You are in your room.
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June 25, 2003, 13:30
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Yep, we have a winner in Sherlock holmes - nice quote btw
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