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by Ghislain
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:18 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: *ALL PHYSICAL COPIES ARE SOLD OUT*: REALMS OF QUEST V (Digital version is available)
Replies: 648
Views: 215623

Re: *ALL PHYSICAL COPIES ARE SOLD OUT*: REALMS OF QUEST V (Digital version is available)

JavaJack wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:29 pm Are saved games compatible?
Yes.
by Ghislain
Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: *ALL PHYSICAL COPIES ARE SOLD OUT*: REALMS OF QUEST V (Digital version is available)
Replies: 648
Views: 215623

Re: *ALL PHYSICAL COPIES ARE SOLD OUT*: REALMS OF QUEST V (Digital version is available)

I just sent version 1.20 of the game to the publisher. Double Sided Games should send the updates to those who bought the previous versions. realms5.jpg Revision 1.20 changes: -Added images to death slideshow sequence -Added 2 images for the "Dark Times" sequence -Added digitized map to &q...
by Ghislain
Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:45 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: New Release: (vic 20 board game)
Replies: 8
Views: 3853

Re: New Release: (vic 20 board game)

I tried it, when I choose "Take 3 free spaces" it advances the player piece all the way to the end?
by Ghislain
Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:03 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: Realms of Quest Quadrilogy (I thru IV) to be published by Psytronik
Replies: 2
Views: 1669

Re: Realms of Quest Quadrilogy (I thru IV) to be published by Psytronik

Very attractive package, as usual for Psytronik. Admiring the graphics in RoQ3, I wonder if the guy was ever rescued, or if the mystery concerning his disappearing was solved anyhow. I don't think it was every found out what happened to Shane Fell, as far as I know. The packaging will mention a ded...
by Ghislain
Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:59 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Realms of Quest Quadrilogy (I thru IV) to be published by Psytronik
Replies: 2
Views: 1669

Realms of Quest Quadrilogy (I thru IV) to be published by Psytronik

The first four Realms of Quest games for the VIC-20 (along with Ultimate Quest for the C64) are being re-released by Psytronik Software in one special package. It will be available for pre-sale on January 18, 2020: http://www.psytronik.net/newsite/index.php/vic/111-realms-quad realms1.jpg realms2.jp...
by Ghislain
Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:07 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?
Replies: 24
Views: 7002

Re: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?

I've changed "+1" to the Unicode Symbol for "join" -- ⨝. Meaning that an ally/companion/monster has joined the player in question. I did this to avoid confusion with the plus signs (+ and ++) that are used to indicate when players gain enough experience for level advancement. rea...
by Ghislain
Sun Jan 05, 2020 4:20 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?
Replies: 24
Views: 7002

Re: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?

Sorry to have to make you implement that that way. I understand the tight constraints. I think an "ally" icon might been more useful than some of the other icons present. Like the alignment icon. I don't think the player really needs to be constantly notified of the each character's align...
by Ghislain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:37 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?
Replies: 24
Views: 7002

Re: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?

realms5.jpg So I implemented a feature where a plus sign (+) appears next to the Ally command if said player happens to have an ally. Hopefully it serves as a reminder that the player can use it. However, I had to use all of the remaining free memory allocated for the combat module to implement thi...
by Ghislain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:33 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?
Replies: 24
Views: 7002

Re: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?

Great to hear this has been implemented. I probably will continue with the original version, though, as I am far invested into the game, and am playing from floppies, so would not want to lose my spot. I'm curious--how do you find the experience of playing the game on floppy disk overall? Are you u...
by Ghislain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:23 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?
Replies: 24
Views: 7002

Re: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?

That was simple enough to do--it only took me about an hour to implement. This feature will be available in version 1.2. I describe this feature as follows on page 23 of the manual now: "You can also alternate back and forth between “movement mode” and the menu by pressing the SPACE bar, RUN/ST...
by Ghislain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:33 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?
Replies: 24
Views: 7002

Re: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?

I find I have to switch a lot between movement mode and the menu mode (i.e. to cast, inspect characters, etc.). Although, it's pretty easy to switch from movement mode to menu mode using the ESC key or SPACE keys, I haven't found an easy single keystroke that will allow me to switch back to movemen...
by Ghislain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:22 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?
Replies: 24
Views: 7002

Re: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?

Should the dungeons be done in any particular order? You need not say which order specifically, to avoid major spoilers, but are some dungeons easier than others? Well, the random encounters will "scale" according to the level of your party and the floor of the dungeon that you are in. Ev...
by Ghislain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:19 am
Forum: Games
Topic: *ALL PHYSICAL COPIES ARE SOLD OUT*: REALMS OF QUEST V (Digital version is available)
Replies: 648
Views: 215623

Re: *ALL PHYSICAL COPIES ARE SOLD OUT*: REALMS OF QUEST V (Digital version is available)

Interesting... I prefer some features of the original, mainly the eyes. While they are less defined, they are more natural looking. Thank you for your feedback. I just felt that with touching up the other portraits and images to give them more distinct contrasts instead of having the faint dithered...
by Ghislain
Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:32 am
Forum: Games
Topic: *ALL PHYSICAL COPIES ARE SOLD OUT*: REALMS OF QUEST V (Digital version is available)
Replies: 648
Views: 215623

Re: *ALL PHYSICAL COPIES ARE SOLD OUT*: REALMS OF QUEST V (Digital version is available)

I continue to improve and refine the game. While I was very proud of the work I did with the male vurdulak portrait three years ago, I decided to retouch and improve it. First one image is the original, and the second is the new one.

realms5.jpg
realms6.jpg
by Ghislain
Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?
Replies: 24
Views: 7002

Re: Realms of Quest V FAQ/hints/walkthrough?

Does the tablet chart on page 34 of manual line up positionally with what you see in the in-game Search display? i.e. If I only possess a single shard and that piece came from Bighy Woods (which is the upper left square in the manual) would the in-game Search display only illuminate the upper left ...