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by equinox
Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:16 pm
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: Possible solution problem - Murder Mystery Weekend
Replies: 11
Views: 5627

Re: Possible solution problem - Murder Mystery Weekend

It really isn't clear. It says:
"Playing as a man once you examine the seats and feel the gap you'll find a wallet, doing the same as a woman will result in the discovery of a purse."
This is telling us about some generic property of being a man or woman. It doesn't at all say "BY THE WAY you must ...
by equinox
Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: Possible solution problem - Cup, The
Replies: 8
Views: 4448

Re: Possible solution problem - Cup, The

Okay, since I started trying to record RZX solutions to these (mostly 90s/Zenobi-era) adventures it has become apparent how many versions there are, not necessarily between platforms (Speccy, C64 etc.) but just different versions on the same platform.
I suppose the lesson here is that anyone writing ...
by equinox
Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:02 am
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: Possible solution problem - The Mummy's Crypt
Replies: 6
Views: 6916

Re: Possible solution problem - The Mummy's Crypt

I found further minor problems with Doreen's solution, but I suppose this may be another case of multiple game versions floating around. I was playing the highest available Zenobi version (v2.1) from here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/6717/ZX-Spectrum/The_Mummys_Crypt

And I noticed these ...
by equinox
Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:45 am
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: Possible solution problem - Murder Mystery Weekend
Replies: 11
Views: 5627

Re: Possible solution problem - Murder Mystery Weekend

Thanks. I'll try that. I did read the introductory paragraph but it doesn't suggest that you have to look at the seats at the start of the game -- it suggests that this will happen later. Would be good to rephrase the solution to clarify that point.
by equinox
Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:42 am
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: Possible solution problem - Cup, The
Replies: 8
Views: 4448

Re: Possible solution problem - Cup, The

Hi. I was using the TZX file available here:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/6126/ZX-Spectrum/The_Cup
called "CupThe(ZenobiSoftware).tzx.zip".
I favour Zenobi re-releases when there is a choice (since they've had a chance to fix bugs and generally tidy up annoyances), and obviously TZX is ...
by equinox
Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:37 am
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: Possible solution problem - 39 Steps
Replies: 3
Views: 3105

Re: Possible solution problem - 39 Steps

Yes, I tend to feel that a solution is supposed to make it clear how to solve the game (rather than vague hints).
The solution does say hide and that verb is accepted -- it just doesn't seem to do the intended thing.
by equinox
Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:33 am
Forum: Site feedback & announcements
Topic: Possible solution problem - Civil Service II
Replies: 1
Views: 2443

Re: Possible solution problem - Civil Service II

(solver) Oops, I wrote VISARD but it should be VIZARD with a Z. The puzzle uses each letter of the alphabet once.