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MusicallyInspired · 02/24/2011, 03:45 pm

If you want to play on a Mac you can just download the Mac versions, you know.

Davies · 02/24/2011, 03:56 pm

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Originally Posted by MusicallyInspired

If you want to play on a Mac you can just download the Mac versions, you know.

I tried that just a moment ago but I can't get that to run (I'm using OSX). If I was at home using my PC there would be no problems (afterall, I grew up editing the autoexec.bat and config.sys files in order to get my DOS games to run) but when it comes to Mac, it's all a bit alien to me.

MusicallyInspired · 02/24/2011, 04:02 pm

You can't run EXE files on a Mac. Like I said, you need to download the Mac versions, the DMG files.

Davies · 02/24/2011, 04:14 pm

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Originally Posted by MusicallyInspired

You can't run EXE files on a Mac. Like I said, you need to download the Mac versions, the DMG files.

Hehe, yeah I know dude. I re-downloaded the EXE and while doing that I downloaded the DMG as well but I couldn't get the DMG to work. Sorry if I didn't make that clear.

MusicallyInspired · 02/24/2011, 07:26 pm

Ah. Oh well.

der_ketzer · 02/24/2011, 09:45 pm

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Originally Posted by MusicallyInspired

You can hide the items that are important from Manannan's prying eyes. Also, the counter is colour coded when Manannan takes his trips or sleeps. Green means you have time, when it turns yellow you're running out of time, and when it turns red you'd better be ready for his return. It's much easier than the original and we've already gotten a lot of positive feedback for that particular function of the game in comparison to the frustration of the original.

That is a good idea. I haven't played too much yet but I will have some time this evening and on the weekend.
And I could not hide the item I picked up. AS soon as I did Manannan appeared out of nowhere and killed me. (I was trying to find the chamber-pot and got curious what was in his drawers, clearly my fault so no grudges)

Secret Fawful · 02/24/2011, 10:34 pm

I use a sticky-note to cover the counter up on my screen when I play.

BECAUSE THAT'S JUST HOW I ROLL.

(Except in fullscreen, where I can't quite do that.

)

Chyron8472 · 02/25/2011, 03:55 am

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Originally Posted by Secret Fawful

I use a sticky-note to cover the counter up on my screen when I play.

BECAUSE THAT'S JUST HOW I ROLL.

(Except in fullscreen, where I can't quite do that.

)

use electrical tape then.

Laserschwert · 02/25/2011, 05:23 am

Or:

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Originally Posted by der_ketzer

That is a good idea. I haven't played too much yet but I will have some time this evening and on the weekend.
And I could not hide the item I picked up. AS soon as I did Manannan appeared out of nowhere and killed me. (I was trying to find the chamber-pot and got curious what was in his drawers, clearly my fault so no grudges)

You should really read the manual that comes with the game. There's a short chapter explaining the timer and what you're allowed to do as a slave, and what not. It helps, trust me!

Hayden · 02/25/2011, 05:57 am

Or a physical sticky note.

Secret Fawful · 02/25/2011, 06:12 am

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Originally Posted by Hayden

Or a physical sticky note.

That's what I was referring to. I didn't even think of the digital ones until you said this.

Hayden · 02/25/2011, 06:19 am

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Originally Posted by Secret Fawful

That's what I was referring to. I didn't even think of the digital ones until you said this.

Damn, just when I thought I was thinking outside the box.

Sarendor · 02/25/2011, 08:11 am

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Originally Posted by Secret Fawful

I almost died laughing from the wizard's "punishment". Greatest punishment ever! Greatest wizard ever! He's not JUST evil; he's hilarious and awesome. Only a wizard made of awesome would think up a punishment like that.

If you talk about what I think, I also didn't think that this is what he will do when he says that I will hang in the kitchen for some time. Although it was a little more expected as it appeared in the previous Gwidion's book. I was actually thankful for him because the punishment replaced my need to feed him. (It might be a bug, though.) It's too bad that if you do something minor again after that, he kills you.
However, my favourite Easter Egg is the one that appears if you travel too many times to the desert.

taumel · 02/26/2011, 02:45 am

Hmm i gave KQ2 a try today and i didn't like it. The interface is horrible. Although they try to be funny it's not my type of humour. I also consider dying in this form bad outdated game design. Not because you can die a number of times but because the way you're running into this deaths without a connection to the story, descriptions of the world or some senses from your character. Although, after some time, you develop a feeling on your own, the whole save&load procedure is annoying and makes it kind of clunky.

Sarendor · 02/26/2011, 04:40 am

It seems like you never played Sierra point and click games before. The game is supposed to be old fashioned, and the numerous ways to die are the tradition of Sierra.
But one thing that annoyed me is the inability to travel to the eagle screen while in eagle form. Not only that I was unable to talk with him, but I was even unable to go into his screen! Other than that, I really enjoy the game and the new puzzles.

taumel · 02/26/2011, 05:02 am

I've played some of them but beside of a few Space Quests, i never was fond of them.

doggans · 02/26/2011, 03:58 pm

Finally had a chance to sit down and finish AGDI's KQ3. I enjoyed it a lot, although I didn't think it was quite the masterpiece KQII+ was.

Several of the story expansions and additional puzzles were brilliant--I liked the stuff with Smaude, and finding the old Gwydion's journal added some great urgency and character motivation. But some other stuff, while fun, felt more like filler--ie, the extended treasure hunt.

The cameos were also cute, but felt very much like filler. Cedric's in particular was funny, but didn't make any sense--I laughed when the narrator said "of course he can't talk", but...haven't we been clicking talk on animals all throughout the game? The Minstrel's was essentially a rehash of his role and puzzle in the original series, but it was funny in that "flashback prequel episode" way. And The Father's bit didn't seem to add much of anything or answer any questions (unless there was something I missed, which is possible.

But overall, it was a very fun experience. The artwork was magnificent. And, MusicallyInspired, I can't praise you enough for the soundtrack. You managed to weave in melodies from all over the original series in a way that evoked moments and moods from other games, and yet it was never distracting. The score felt like it belonged with this game, while bringing back memories of the others.

All in all, quite recommended. Not sure whether or not I prefer this version or IA's version, but both were wonderful entries into the KQ fan game oeuvre.

doom saber · 02/26/2011, 05:21 pm

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Originally Posted by doggans

Finally had a chance to sit down and finish AGDI's KQ3. I enjoyed it a lot, although I didn't think it was quite the masterpiece KQII+ was.

Several of the story expansions and additional puzzles were brilliant--I liked the stuff with Smaude, and finding the old Gwydion's journal added some great urgency and character motivation. But some other stuff, while fun, felt more like filler--ie, the extended treasure hunt.

The cameos were also cute, but felt very much like filler. Cedric's in particular was funny, but didn't make any sense--I laughed when the narrator said "of course he can't talk", but...haven't we been clicking talk on animals all throughout the game? The Minstrel's was essentially a rehash of his role and puzzle in the original series, but it was funny in that "flashback prequel episode" way. And The Father's bit didn't seem to add much of anything or answer any questions (unless there was something I missed, which is possible.

But overall, it was a very fun experience. The artwork was magnificent. And, MusicallyInspired, I can't praise you enough for the soundtrack. You managed to weave in melodies from all over the original series in a way that evoked moments and moods from other games, and yet it was never distracting. The score felt like it belonged with this game, while bringing back memories of the others.

All in all, quite recommended. Not sure whether or not I prefer this version or IA's version, but both were wonderful entries into the KQ fan game oeuvre.

I agree that the inclusion of the Father didn't add anything. I hope that if and when ADGI does a remake of KQ4, they leave out the whole Father backstory, though that seems doubtful. I agree with the filler parts, though they weren't as bad as they were in KQ2+, imo.

I like IA's version as well, but there were a few minor things that bugged me, which was the way they handled the Alexender sprite. I have not played the updated patch, so I have to play it again to compare it with this one.

doggans · 02/26/2011, 06:22 pm

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I agree that the inclusion of the Father didn't add anything. I hope that if and when ADGI does a remake of KQ4, they leave out the whole Father backstory, though that seems doubtful.

Personally, I wish his part was fleshed out *more*, because it just left me with more questions...but I understand that they can't have the royal family learn everything about the Black Cloak Society before the events of the other games. Still, would've been nice for us in the audience to get a better peek.

RevolverBobcat · 02/27/2011, 12:54 am

I don't know what the thing with "The Father" is, all I know is that he's voiced by a former classmate of mine.

02/24/2011, 10:34 pm	#87
Secret Fawful Fearless Oathbreaker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuck In This Pose Sexiness: Off The Charts! Posts: 5,130	I use a sticky-note to cover the counter up on my screen when I play. BECAUSE THAT'S JUST HOW I ROLL. (Except in fullscreen, where I can't quite do that. ) __________________ You're the greatest. The greatest! - GuruGuru214 You'll go far in this life, Fawful. - That Guy In The Wheelchair Fawful, you sir, are made of win. - mgrant I love the Fawful! - Davies You're like a bad comedian. - monkey_05_06 ** you. - Giant Tope Why do you have to be such an hole? - Avistew You're a miserable little weasel who derives pleasure from being a *. - AllenB Grow up. - Mike Haley Now Playing: ~~Space Quest 0: Replicated~~ - ~~Space Quest I EGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - Space Quest I VGA: The Sarien Encounter** - Space Quest II EGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest II VGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon - Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers - Space Quest V: The Next Mutation - Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier - Space Quest: The Lost Chapter Last edited by Secret Fawful; 02/24/2011 at 10:50 pm.

02/25/2011, 05:57 am	#90
Hayden ...is procrastinating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 3,486	Or a physical sticky note. __________________ Read that instead ^.

02/26/2011, 02:45 am	#94
taumel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,654	Hmm i gave KQ2 a try today and i didn't like it. The interface is horrible. Although they try to be funny it's not my type of humour. I also consider dying in this form bad outdated game design. Not because you can die a number of times but because the way you're running into this deaths without a connection to the story, descriptions of the world or some senses from your character. Although, after some time, you develop a feeling on your own, the whole save&load procedure is annoying and makes it kind of clunky. Last edited by taumel; 02/26/2011 at 03:03 am.

02/26/2011, 04:40 am	#95
Sarendor Yokel Join Date: May 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 165	It seems like you never played Sierra point and click games before. The game is supposed to be old fashioned, and the numerous ways to die are the tradition of Sierra. But one thing that annoyed me is the inability to travel to the eagle screen while in eagle form. Not only that I was unable to talk with him, but I was even unable to go into his screen! Other than that, I really enjoy the game and the new puzzles. __________________ Help keeping the Bone series alive by signing the petiton for Bone 3. Doo McAdoo! (The hidden people almost took control of the address.) Favourite Role Playing Characters Thread

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02/26/2011, 05:02 am	#96
taumel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,654	I've played some of them but beside of a few Space Quests, i never was fond of them.

02/26/2011, 03:58 pm	#97
doggans Zombie Wiseau Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Currently, New Havenish, CT Posts: 708	Finally had a chance to sit down and finish AGDI's KQ3. I enjoyed it a lot, although I didn't think it was quite the masterpiece KQII+ was. Several of the story expansions and additional puzzles were brilliant--I liked the stuff with Smaude, and finding the old Gwydion's journal added some great urgency and character motivation. But some other stuff, while fun, felt more like filler--ie, the extended treasure hunt. The cameos were also cute, but felt very much like filler. Cedric's in particular was funny, but didn't make any sense--I laughed when the narrator said "of course he can't talk", but...haven't we been clicking talk on animals all throughout the game? The Minstrel's was essentially a rehash of his role and puzzle in the original series, but it was funny in that "flashback prequel episode" way. And The Father's bit didn't seem to add much of anything or answer any questions (unless there was something I missed, which is possible. But overall, it was a very fun experience. The artwork was magnificent. And, MusicallyInspired, I can't praise you enough for the soundtrack. You managed to weave in melodies from all over the original series in a way that evoked moments and moods from other games, and yet it was never distracting. The score felt like it belonged with this game, while bringing back memories of the others. All in all, quite recommended. Not sure whether or not I prefer this version or IA's version, but both were wonderful entries into the KQ fan game oeuvre.

02/27/2011, 12:54 am	#100
RevolverBobcat I'm a coffee achiever,Sam Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 50	I don't know what the thing with "The Father" is, all I know is that he's voiced by a former classmate of mine.

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