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Thor - Spectrum 128K
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:54 pm
by Juan
Anyone played this one for the Spectrum 128K?:
http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseek ... id=0012507
A couple of questions:
1- How do you kill the wolf in the cave? (I suspect that you need to sharpen the axe before killing it is possible, but how do you do that in the first place? The flint does not appear to work for this purpose.)
2- How do you free the chained Dwarf in the dungeon of the Elves?
thor - 1
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:02 pm
by Doreen B
In your own house did you examine the rack and the recess...
I have sharpened the axe - but havn't 'lit the candle' how do you do that.
thor 1
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:05 pm
by Doreen B
You need the rasp - found in the moss in the small store room. This is used to free the dwarf from his chains.
Still havn't found the flint...
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:49 am
by terri
Nice game. Though I can't say I like the randon elements.
How does one retrieve the stuff the elf took from you?
Re: thor - 1
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:06 am
by Juan
Doreen B wrote:In your own house did you examine the rack and the recess...
Yes, I have the horn, but the recess is full of dust. How do you remove it? You keep sneezing if you try.
I have sharpened the axe - but havn't 'lit the candle' how do you do that.
With the tinderbox.
Re: thor 1
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:11 am
by Juan
Doreen B wrote:You need the rasp - found in the moss in the small store room. This is used to free the dwarf from his chains.
OK, thanks, I missed that one.
Now how do you move the boulder? I think the Dwarf is supposed to help you, but so far I can only get him to try to move it alone.
Still havn't found the flint...
Look inside the tinderbox.
thor
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:05 pm
by Doreen B
The verb is 'SEARCH' dust
I too have not been able to get the dwarf (and myself) to push the boulder - (in fact at this moment in time bothe the elf and dwarf are dead. They both deceided to fight each other and both died!
That was the only way I was able to retrieve all the objects he had.
I also tried leaving all object on the river back - before I crossed the tree.
He has a brass key which unlocks the door.
I have not been able to unlock the red door, in the elf's area.
So what is beyond the boulder - I don't know.
Any clue as to where the tinderbox is found?
Havn't managed to get the venison from the fire spit - is this to be given to Kobold?
After leaveing the elf's home area , I came across a hobgoblin - any help here? Blowing the horn says to seek Mimir...?
It really is a nice adventure for one that is so early. As you say Terri - pity about the random elements.
Re: thor
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:17 pm
by Juan
Doreen B wrote:The verb is 'SEARCH' dust
Thanks. It seems, however, that the sharpened axe does not increase your chances of killing the wolf. So far it's proven as useless as when it was blunt.
I too have not been able to get the dwarf (and myself) to push the boulder - (in fact at this moment in time bothe the elf and dwarf are dead. They both deceided to fight each other and both died!
OK, I have saved games with the Dwarf alive, so I will try this approach of having them kill each other. But there does not seem to be anyone else who can help move that boulder.
The Dwarf sometimes also says something about the Elves' gold. Anyone know what is this about? I have tried asking him about it but with no success.
Any clue as to where the tinderbox is found?
Have you looked carefully in the house?
Havn't managed to get the venison from the fire spit - is this to be given to Kobold?
I have taken it, but it does not seem to be for the Kobold. I suspect it's for the wolf, as he seems to stop wanting to attack you for a while if you give it to him, but I might be wrong. We'll see when I get a chance of testing some ideas.
In order to be able to get it you need to protect your hands, since it's hot...
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:56 am
by terri
Everyone seems to be approaching this from a slightly different angle.
I did not get the brass key from the elf.
At the boulder I used the help of the dwarf (so apparently you shouldn't kill him). Keep trying - it's those random elements...
The tinderbox (in your house?) Drat, I gotta go back to the beginning????? Is that where you SEARCH dust?
I agree that the venison should be for the wolf, but I haven''t come across him yet?
Is the horn good for anything else but hints?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:10 am
by Juan
terri wrote:
At the boulder I used the help of the dwarf (so apparently you shouldn't kill him). Keep trying - it's those random elements...
OK, I finally got the boulder out of the way. I am not 100% sure if this is relevant or not, but it happened after I gave the Dwarf the crust and the apple. He ate the crust. After that it took a couple of trials (say dwarf "push boulder") and he told me to help him move the boulder. I typed "push boulder" and then we both moved it.
The tinderbox (in your house?) Drat, I gotta go back to the beginning????? Is that where you SEARCH dust?
Yes, it's the same house, but the tinderbox is not in the recess.
I agree that the venison should be for the wolf, but I haven''t come across him yet?
He shows up in the cave.
Is the horn good for anything else but hints?
So far, no. That seems to be its only function.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:39 am
by Juan
I have boarded the ship where the other Vikings are, and the game now asks to save your position before loading the second part. I need to figure out how to do this in the emulator I am using (Spectaculator V.5.30) before I can continue.
I have not been able to kill the wolf, though, not even with the bow and arrows. I suspect this is an important part of the quest, so I think we should concentrate on solving this before embarking on the second part of the game.
thor
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:08 pm
by Doreen B
Right I have finally managed to move the boulder with the dwarfs help - it is very important - 'EXAMINE BOULDER' again to see a room beyond the boulder then 'ENTER ROOM' in here is a one of the objects you seek for Thor.
So how do you escape from these dungeons and tunnels if you don't have the elf killed and search him for the key to unlock the door?
Re: thor
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:49 pm
by Juan
Doreen B wrote:Right I have finally managed to move the boulder with the dwarfs help - it is very important - 'EXAMINE BOULDER' again to see a room beyond the boulder then 'ENTER ROOM' in here is a one of the objects you seek for Thor.
So how do you escape from these dungeons and tunnels if you don't have the elf killed and search him for the key to unlock the door?
Apparently you can't. The Dwarf seems "expendable" once he has done his part.
thor
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:03 pm
by Doreen B
So you must have got the dwarf and elf killed to obtain the brass key to escape...
Any more luck with the wolf?
I've now found the tinderbox etc.
What about the hobgoblin...?
I've got a 'stange stone' from Kobold but thats all.
thor
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:21 pm
by Doreen B
Have now managed to kill the wolf with the axe...
Do a bit of 'waiting' after throwing venison to wolf.