BY RIGHT OF BIRTH by Ben Webb Adventure Probe Software Spectrum 48 This is an interesting game, with some assets and liabilities. One plus is that many objects needed to solve puzzles are found close to where you need them, saving you from needing to carry objects for a long time. Another bonus is that the game tells you if you do not have all you need before you leave an area. Its main drawback is that there are too many ways to look at things [e.g. EXAMINE, SEARCH (sometimes more than once), LOOK IN, LOOK AROUND, SEARCH AROUND, LOOK UNDER, LOOK BEHIND, etc.]. It becomes tedious after a while to go through this entire repertoire.. Hints: There are some inconsistencies. Sometimes you need to take something from the haversack in order to give it to someone, but at other times you don't. Give the note to Derek even though you don't see him. Can't get the sparkling item? ASK the CHILDREN. Can't get your birth certificate? You need to pay for it. Typing HELP gives a list of verbs (very helpful). There is one red herring. It is in the study. But it does provide a hint. Rather than LEAN the ladder, EXTEND it. Check your inventory once you have the photostat. You'll see there is something missing. Find that object. You need to move an object in your mother's bedroom. Listening doesn't work? Try LISTENING AT DOOR. Terri Sheehan 2008-02-12 ***************************************************** Displayed on the Classic Adventures Solution Archive: http://solutionarchive.com