"You cannot get anywhere with dead-ends unless they have something or someone useful on them.
This is a useful moment to say that if you would like to find out more about yourself in this game, click on 'About You' in the Help Menu."
1
"This is the Start of the Game, denoted by the green 'S' on the ground. Your aim is to get to a cell with a red 'F' on the ground.
Firstly, take stock of what there is on offer at this point:
What directions can you travel in (as indicated by the arrow buttons in the centre of the game map) ?
What objects do you possess, or are there any located here? If so, select them in the list box and press the appropriate 'Describe' button first before attempting to do anything with them.
What characters are there here (if any ?)
The descriptions of the adjacent squares may also give you clues as to what you will find when you move.
The lower panel also gives full details of your own qualities of Energy, Skill, Willpower, Luck, Sight and Hearing. In other games using the same system, these might be given different names."
2
"If you have been observant you will have noticed that there is an object here - try picking it up and using it.
If you want to find out more about objects in general, click on 'About Objects' in the Help Menu."
3
"We are now progressing - keep your eyes open for warning of what might be located in adjacent cells. Why not also try dropping an object and picking it up again.
Also, if you would like to find out more about the game area, try clicking on 'About the Game Area' under the Help Menu."
4
"You should have noticed on the last cell that there is a character here. Select him and click the 'Describe' button, but if you are slow he will introduce himself to you anyway.
If you would like to find out more about characters, click on 'About Characters' under the help menu."
5
"The dark blue of the next square indicates that it is dark. You torch will help here; if you do not use you will be unable to find out anything about the square."
6
"You will only be reading this description if you have put your torch on, or if you have found and operated the light switch."
7
"Surprise, surprise. We have just come through a dark area and here is a switch. But do not jump to conclusions - identical switches operate either lights or gates.
Light Switches:
Up is lights off
Down in lights on
Gate Switches:
Up is closed
Down is open
Switches are operated by the 'Operate Switch' button which becomes enabled under the map when on such a cell. Try using it here and see what happens.
