terri wrote:
I don't think this is a "user-friendly" game. Stuff only happens when you type LOOK.
At the beginning of the game you first have to listen to the information Dr Cortex tells you. You can do this by typing look several times. Make sure meanwhile every teammember takes one of the guns and communicators (BECOME CORTEX, TEAM "TAKE COMMUNICATOR" etc). Follow Dr Cortex untill he tells you (being Sirrius) to assume command. Don't forget to read the mission plan Cortex has in his possession.
terri wrote:
I seems that I got a message that you hadn't entered in your list.
The words I've listed are only the ones I had to use. It's possible there are some more words.
terri wrote:
I can't even get through the door.
Which door? The doors on the planet earth are opened by pressing pads.
terri wrote:
I read a review where it said you can switch characters, but I haven't tried to do that. Nor do I know how to do that.
You have to BECOME character to do this.
I agree this is a very complex game. But it's different and challenging. Most actions seem to have some pattern instead of being random. However because of the amount of characters interacting with each other the game gets very complicated sometimes.
Below a list of the verbs:
Demoniak VERB list
AGAIN
Repeat the last instruction.
ASK character "speech"
Used for asking questions to other characters.
Other forms: character "speech"
Examples:
ASK CORTEX "WHAT IS SUB-SPACE?"
Related Commands:
SAY, TELL
ATTACK character (WITH object)
Initiate combat with intent of rendering character unconscious. Cancel with: STOP ATTACKING character
Examples:
ATTACK GOR WITH THE STICK
ATTACK ALL THE GUARDS
Related Commands:
FIGHT, KILL, HIT
BECOME character
Switch player control to named character. You may BECOME almost any character in the game; where control has been restricted the game will respond with the message:
'For some reason you are unable to become....'
Example:
BECOME MADLOK
BLIND character
Short form of
CAST BLINDING SPELL ON character
For sorcerers only
Example:
BLIND ALL THE GUARDS
Related Commands:
CAST
BOOGIE
Another style of
DANCE
Related Commands:
DANCE
BORE HOLE IN object
Equivalent to MAKE HOLE.
BREAK object (with obj)
Damage an object, optionally with the help of another.Use something heavy!
Examples:
BREAK COMPUTER WITH THICK STICK
Related Commands:
HIT
BRIEF
Short form of GO INTO BRIEF MODE.
BURN
Command used by Kyra Brand to start her body flaming. Not for use by other characters!
Related Commands:
BURN object
BURN object/character (WITH object)
Set light to an object. Flame does not need to use an object providing she has previously been instructed to BURN. Examples:
BURN GOVERNOR WITH TORCH
TELL FLAME "PLEASE BURN THE BOOK"
CAST -ing SPELL ON character
Command available to Madlok for casting magic spells. Each spell cast will tire Madlok a little.
Spells Available:
BLINDING
CRIPPLING
DEAFENING
DUMBING
SLEEPING
SUMMONING
HEALING
Other Forms:
Most of these can be abbreviated:
BLIND SIRIUS
WHERE IS THE HERMIT ?
CRIPPLE THE HAIRY GUARD
CLOSE object (WITH object)
Close a container or a door. Examples:
CLOSE THE SMALL DOOR WITH THE KEY
CLOSE ALL BOTTLES
Related Commands:
OPEN
COLLECT object
Another form of GET.
COME WITH ME
A command you can give to someone. Example:
SONDRA, "COME WITH ME"
Related Commands:
FOLLOW, STOP
CRIPPLE character
Short form of
CAST CRIPPLING SPELL ON character
For sorcerers only
Example:
CRIPPLE EVERYONE
Related Commands:
CAST
CRY
For when life gets too hard.
Examples:
CRY
Related Commands:
SHOUT, MOAN, SCREAM, HOWL,
DANCE
It's fun
Related Commands:
BOOGIE
DEAFEN character
Short form of
CAST DEAFENING SPELL ON character
For sorcerers only
Example:
DEAFEN THE COOK
Related Commands: CAST
DIG HOLE (IN object)
Equivalent to MAKE HOLE.
DRINK object
Eat, drink and be merry Part 2. The object must be a liquid.
Examples:
DRINK WINE
Related Commands:
EAT
DROP object
Drop an object that you are carrying. Each character has a maximum total weight that they can carry (see SCORE).
Other forms:
DR
PUT DOWN object
PUT object DOWN
Examples:
DROP EVERYTHING
PUT DOWN THE GUN
Related Commands:
PUT, PICK UP, GET, TAKE, SCORE, INVENTORY
EAT object
Food and drink will boost your stamina.
Your weight will be adjusted.
Examples:
EAT EVERYTHING EAT FOOD
Related Commands: DRINK
ENTER place/object
Alternative to typing
GO DIRECTION
in specific cases, or for entering objects.
Examples:
ENTER PROTEUS
ENTER RECEPTION
Related Commands: GO OUT
EMPTY object
Empty a container.
Examples:
EMPTY BOTTLE
EXAMINE object/character/place
Used for taking a closer look at items in the game. May reveal vital clues. Examining a book and reading it are two different operations.
Examples:
EXAMINE SIRIUS
EXAMINE ALL PINK THINGS
Related Commands:
LOOK AT, READ
EXITS
Equivalent to
SHOW EXITS
Reveals the directions you can travel in to leave the current location. This is quicker than reading the whole location description again.
Related Commands:
SHOW
FEEL object
Another form of TOUCH.
FIGHT character (WITH object)
Equivalent to ATTACK. Can be cancelled with:
STOP FIGHTING character
Related Commands:
KILL, HIT, RETALIATE, ATTACK
FIND place/object/character
Instructs your character to look for something. This will continue over subsequent turns, and is cancelled by STOP FINDING place/object/character
Example:
FIND DOCTOR CORTEX
Related Commands:
FOLLOW, GO WITH, GO TO, LOOK FOR
FLEE (dir)
Other Forms:
RUN
To flee from a fight.
Examples:
FLEE
FLEE NORTH
FLY TO planet
Command available only to Proteus, and since you cannot BECOME Proteus, it can only be part of an order.
Example:
PROTEUS "FLY TO EARTH"
FOLLOW character
Makes your character follow somebody. He/she will therefore move of their own accord until you cancel with:
STOP FOLLOWING character
Useful for keeping your team together.
Examples:
FOLLOW GOR
TELL EVERYONE "FOLLOW ME"
GET object
Pick up an object in your present location. Other Forms:
G object
TAKE object
COLLECT object HOLD object
Examples:
GET THE STICK
G THE STICK AND THE GUN
GET ALL RED THINGS AND THE COMMUNICATOR ON THE BENCH Related Commands:
PICK UP, TAKE, DROP, LEAVE
GET INTO place
Equivalent to ENTER
GIVE object TO character
Hand over an object that you're carrying to somebody.
Other Forms:
GIVE character object
HAND object TO character
Examples:
GIVE ALL PINK THINGS TO SONDRA
TELL MADLOK "GIVE CORTEX THE GUN"
GO direction/TO place
To move between locations.
Other forms:
direction
ie. N/S/E/W/NE/NW/SE/SW/U/D
Examples:
GO EAST
NORTHWEST
GO UP
GO TO THE RECEPTION
SW
GO INTO mode
To switch game into SUPERBRIEF, BRIEF or VERBOSE modes.These control the amount of repeated text the game will show. SUPERBRIEF: Omits full location descriptions.
BRIEF: Omits full location description after it has been shown once (default mode). VERBOSE: Always prints full location descriptions.
Other Forms:
mode
Examples:
GO INTO SUPERBRIEF MODE
VERBOSE
GO TO character/dir/obj /place
Alternative form of FIND.
GO WITH character
Alternative form of FOLLOW.
GULP
To swallow air convulsively because of nervousness or surprise.
Example:
GULP
HAND object TO character
Another form of GIVE.
HEAL character
Short form of
CAST HEALING SPELL ON character
For sorcerers only
Example:
HEAL GOR
Related Commands:
CAST
HELP character
To help your friends if they're in a fight. Examples:
HELP MADLOK
SONDRA "HELP ME!"
HELP
To give a few tips.
HIT character/object (WITH object)
To injure somebody or to damage an object. Using a heavy object works better than bare hands.
Examples:
HIT THE FLOOR WITH THE STICK
HIT THE GUARD
HOLD object
Another form of GET.
HOWL (speech)
To express your dismay or anger.
Related Commands:
CRY, MOAN
HUG character
To show your affection towards a character.
INVENTORY
To show what objects your character is carrying.
Other Forms:
SHOW INVENTORY
INV
JUMP
Too obvious to mention. Examples:
JUMP
KILL character (WITH object)
Similar to ATTACK but with the specific intention of killing your opponent.
Related Commands:
ATTACK, FIGHT, HIT, SHOOT
KISS character
Related Commands: HUG
KNOCK ON object
Examples:
KNOCK ON CELL DOOR KNOCK ON CUPBOARD
LAND ON planet
Command available only to Proteus. Example:
PROTEUS "LAND ON FREEZYASSOV"
LAUGH (speech)
Related Commands: CRY, MOAN, SHOUT
LIGHT object (WITH object)
To set something alight. Flame can do this when she's burning, or you could use a torch.
Related Commands:
BURN
LOAD
To restore a saved game.
Other Forms:
RESTORE
Related Commands:
SAVE
LOCK object (WITH object)
To lock an object using a key. If you only have one key then
LOCK object
is sufficient.
Example:
LOCK THE CUPBOARD
Related commands:
UNLOCK
LOOK
Look around at the current location. Repeats the description seen when you first entered, as well as the objects and characters present.
Related Commands:
QUICKLOOK
LOOK direction
Shows you the people in a neighbouring location. Very useful
Example:
LOOK NORTH
LOOK AT character/object
Another form of EXAMINE.
LOOK INTO/ON object
EXAMINE objects that are in or on other objects.
LOOK FOR character/object/place
Alternative form of FIND.
MAKE object
Useful for completing the game
MAKE HOLE IN object
Make a hole in something.
Example:
MAKE A HOLE IN THE WALL Delated Commands:
BORE HOLE, DIG HOLE
MELT object (WITH object)
Melt an object using something hot.
MINDREAD character
To reveal the location and activities of another character.Only Sondra has the psychic power to do this. Cancel with: STOP MINDREADING (character)
Example:
MINDREAD GOVERNOR
MOAN (speech)
A variation on CRY.
NOD (HEAD TO character)
Equivalent to replying 'yes' to a question.
Examples:
NOD
NOD TO CORTEX
NOD HEAD TO GOVERNOR
OPEN object (WITH object)
To open a container, book or door.
Example:
OPEN THE BOTTLE
PICK UP object/character
A form of GET where the desired object is not being carried by anybody else.
PLAY game/object
A rather specialised command for playing games or musical instruments!
POST object
To send a letter. You should only post letters of course.
Example:
POST THE LETTER
POUR liquid (ON/OVER/INTO object)
To empty the liquid out of a container or to pour it into another. The total weight of the containers and liquid are correctly adjusted. Examples:
POUR WINE INTO GLASS
POUR ACID ON THE FLOOR
PRESS object
Well ... let's just say that some things need to be touched.
Other Forms:
PRESS ON OBJECT
PULL object/character (direction)
The opposite of PUSH.
Examples:
PULL DOOR
PUSH object/character (direction)
The opposite of PULL.
Examples:
PUSH MADLOK SOUTH
PUT object DOWN
Equivalent of DROP object. Other Forms:
PUT DOWN object
QUICKLOOK
Reminds you of the objects and characters in the current location.
Related Commands:
LOOK
QUICKSCORE
Like SCORE but a bit more concise.
Related Commands:
SCORE
QUIT
Abandon the game. Think! Do you want to save the game first ?
Related Commands: SAVE, RESTORE, LOAD
READ object
For reading books, papers, files etc. UsingEXAMINE on a book is not the same as reading it.
REMOVE object
'Fake off an item of clothing.
Related commands:
WEAR
REST
Another form of SLEEP.
RESTORE
Load a previously saved game.
Other Forms: LOAD
Related Commands:
LOAD, SAVE
RETALIATE WITH object
Something to do if attacked. Alternatively, use FIGHT.
Example:
RETALIATE WITH LASER GUN
Related Commands:
FIGHT, ATTACK, HIT, SHOOT, KILL
RUN (direction) Another form of FLEE.
SAVE
Save the current game so that you can start at the same place next time.
Related Commands:
LOAD, RESTORE
SAY TO character "speech"
General communication with characters.
Other Forms:
character "speech"
Examples:
SAY TO MADLOK "BLIND THE GUARD"
Related Commands:
TELL, ASK, SHOUT, CRY, MOAN, SCREAM
HOWL, SHRIEK, YELL, LAUGH
SCORE
Reveal statistics on currently-controlled character.
Related Commands:
QUICKSCORE
SCREAM
Another emotive variation on CRY.
SHAKE HEAD (AT character)
Equivalent to replying 'no' to a question.
Related Commands:
NOD
SHAKE object
To shake an object.
SHOOT character (WITH object)
Use a gun to shoot somebody. See the note on page 19 about the difference between KILL and SHOOT when using agun.
Other Forms:
SHOOT object AT character
SHOOT direction AT character
Examples:
SHOOT EVERYONE
SHOOT LASER GUN AT THE GUARD
SHOUT (AT character "speech")
Another variation on SAY.
SHRIEK (AT character "speech") Yet another variation on SAY.
SING (AT character "speech")
Who knows ? It might come in handy.
SLEEP
Sleeping recharges your stamina. Obviously, you should choose your place with care. Icy wastes are not a good idea!
Other Forms:
ZZZ
Related Commands:
ZZZ, WAKE
SHOW INVENTORY / EXITS / SCORE / QUICKSCORE
Other Forms:
INVENTORY
EXITS
SCORE
QUICKSCORE
SHOW object TO character
ho show an object that you are carrying to somebody.
SPRAY character (WITH object)
There aren't many things you can spray, but this WILL come in handy.
STEAL object
Attempt to GET an object that somebody else is carrying.
STOP FOLLOWING / GOING WITH / FINDING / LOOKING FOR / KILLING / FIGHTING / MINDREADING object/character
Cancels a previous 'on-going' command.
Examples:
STOP MINDREADING
STOP FOLLOWING SIRIUS
STOP LOOKING FOR THE BOOK
Related Commands:
FOLLOW/GO WITH/ FIND/LOOK FOR/ KILL/FIGHT
STRIKE character (WITH object)
Another form of HIT.
SUMMON character/object
Short, handy form of
CAST SUMMONING SPELL ON ....
Allows wizard to teleport an object or person from where ever they are in the game. Some things he won't be able to manage,and the whole process is rather tiring.
Example:
MADLOK "SUMMON THE PINK LASER GUN!"
Related Commands:
CAST
SUPERBRIEF
Equivalent to GO INTO SUPERBRIEF MODE.
SWITCH object ON/OFF
Used for switches.
Other Forms:
SWITCH ON/OFF object TURN ON/OFF object
SWITCH GRAPHICS/PRINTER ON/OFF
Set options. SWITCH OFF GRAPHICS will mean that pictures will never be displayed. SWITCH ON PRINTER sends a copy of the screen text to the printer.
Other Forms:
TURN GRAPHICS/PRINTER ON/OFF GRAPHICS ON/OFF
PRINTER ON/OFF
Examples:
SWITCH GRAPHICS ON
TURN OFF THE PRINTER
GRAPHICS OFF
TAKE object
Another form of GET.
TAKE OFF
Only spaceships can do this. Example:
PROTEUS "TAKE OFF PLEASE" Related Commands:
LAND
TELL character "speech"
Directly equivalent to SAY TO. Use the short form:
character "speech"
to save typing.
Examples:
TELL MADLOK "HEAL THE TEAM" SONDRA "WHERE IS THE GOVERNOR T' Related Commands:
SAY
TELL character ABOUT item
Normally you will be using this as a request:
CORTEX "TELL ME ABOUT WARP"
but you can use it to reveal information to another character:
TELL SONDRA ABOUT DEMONIAK
TOUCH object
Normally, this acts the same as PRESS. But it has a special use if you are blind or in a dark location.
Examples:
TOUCH HANDPAD
Related Commands: PRESS
TURN
See SWITCH.
UNLOCK object (WITH object) To unlock a container or door.
Related Commands:
LOCK
USE weapon
It you are engaged in combat and have a powerful weapon, then use it.
Examples:
USE THE STICK
Related Commands:
FIGHT, KILL, ATTACK
USE object TO action
Use an object to facilitate a normal command.
Examples:
USE STICK TO BREAK THE CUPBOARD USE A GUN TO KILL CORTEX
USE COMMUNICATOR TO TELL GOR "FIND ME"
VERBOSE
Equivalent to GO INTO VERBOSE MODE.
WAIT
A very useful command. It means that you miss subsequent turns while your character is controlled by the computer. For example, if you don't wish to aim every single blow in a fight then simply ATTACK your opponent then WAIT to see how things turn out. To cancel WAIT just type a new command.There will be a delay while the current turn is finished. Also useful when FINDing or FOLLOWing.
WAKE chr
To try to awaken somebody who is asleep. Characters sleep when fatigued (ie. low stamina) and will not awaken until they have recovered.
Related Commands:
CAST SLEEPING SPELL
WAKE UP
What to attempt if YOU fall asleep. Related Commands:
SLEEP
WAVE object
Equivalent to SHAKE.
WEAR object
To put on an item of clothing. Related Commands:
REMOVE
WEIGH object/character
Reveals the weight of an object or person. Related Commands:
INVENTORY
WHAT IS character/object/item
A question to ask somebody. Equivalent to: TELL ME ABOUT character/object/item Example:
CORTEX "WHAT IS DEMONIAK?'
WHIP character
To fight dirty.
Related Commands: HIT
WHERE IS character/object
A question to ask somebody. Remember Sondra has psychic powers and Madlok has magic.
Examples:
SONDRA "WHERE IS GOR?'
WHO IS character
A question you might ask somebody.
Examples:
SONDRA "WHO IS DEMONIAK?"
YELL
Another emotive variation of CRY.
ZZZ
Another form of SLEEP.
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