retroaudio Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hi, I really got into this adventure game when I bought my 130XE from Dixons, but could not finish it! As I am back into Atari now I wonder if anyone has a full vocabulary list for this game? Some hints would be nice but no solutions please! I am determined to complete it on my own (mostlty)!! Thanmks, Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 It has a fairly simple Parser, and it's pretty easy to complete. It was the first Disk Adventure I ever had (came with my 1050)... I'll see if I can dig out a Vocab list and some hints, is there a part you are stuck on currently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroaudio Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Thanks orpheuswaiting, that would be great! I'm sure years ago I got the briefcase out of the Plymouth but I can't remember how! I also recall drilling holes in the floor, using an umbrella - I'm sure it will all come fllding back! Thanks, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 The best part is to try and Climb The Fence in the parking lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroaudio Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Done that and I've still got the bruises! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 LOL... I only have this as the pack in game, wish I had the original Silver Big box version... Anyway, I'll fire this up over the next couple days, and dig through my notes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Where have you got to? I might have a another go too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroaudio Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 I cant remember how to get the briefcase out of the Plymouth so I'm stuck around the car park. I did get into the security office many years ago so I've got a long way to go! In answer to your question......... Not very far!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Havent had a chance to dig through my box of maps, nor my old Atari User (not the page 6 version) magazines (I know there is an article about it in one of them that has a list of vocab) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I cant remember how to get the briefcase out of the Plymouth so I'm stuck around the car park. I did get into the security office many years ago so I've got a long way to go! In answer to your question......... Not very far!!!! just been playing TPO, this is so cool ok I got the door open to the security office [hint look underground!] I didn't get the briefcase from the car either. I was doing ok when I tried to climb back down the guttering apparently I was carring too much My map sucks so better get a bigger bit of paper for tomorrow night I think I know what to do for the fence and remember some other window and what I need to do for a future time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Ok, none of my magazines had a vocabulary but I found a couple of hints and my map... I'm currently 2/3 of the way through and I am actually documenting my moves so I can write up a list of words used and seen in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devwebcl Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Great! I didn't know this game plus it was published by several companies as stated at Atarimania. was it only an European release ? I think I am going to give a try, please advice if you are giving spoilers in the thread Cheers, Devwebcl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Try and abbreviate Break Window to Break Wind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I found the break wind(ow) today [yes you can use 4 letter abbreviations for most things] There's a full solution in backwards text format in Page 6 issue 45 BUT we're not going to use that (yet) are we (I have the magazine dusted off)... between us we should be able to crack this game I got stuck today, seem to have mapped as far as I can get but cannot get briefcase from the car or get into the top window (I'm pretty sure I've been further than this before)... might need a hint guys p.s. found a few more places to die (won't spoil things) may be we can post a list at the end of the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Solution also in Atari User Vol 2 No 12 For the Window you need to put something on the window before you smash it, and you need to so something to the alarm. For the Briefcase you need to give something to someone. Hopefully those are not too obvious, but enough to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonl Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 One of the authors created a website with information about the Pay-Off and their other games (sadly no vocabulary list): Bignose Software Regards, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 One of the authors created a website with information about the Pay-Off and their other games (sadly no vocabulary list): Bignose Software Regards, Simon so now we need to watch the movie "The Heist" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I completely forgot about the heist connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Solution also in Atari User Vol 2 No 12 For the Window you need to put something on the window before you smash it, and you need to so something to the alarm. For the Briefcase you need to give something to someone. Hopefully those are not too obvious, but enough to help. nope! ok as far as I can see I have the car, the top window, and maybe the wall at the start, as the only places I can try anything... my map is small (garage office to 5th St.) so maybe I'm missing something major I found the wire to cut but haven't had any instruction to do so When I got stuck I started to type in expletives - try the F word How's u getting on retro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devwebcl Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Ok. so no spoiler warnings... then here you have the solution: http://solutionarchive.com/file/id%2C6856/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Ok. so no spoiler warnings... then here you have the solution: http://solutionarchive.com/file/id%2C6856/ ok I'm still stuck having examined everything and tried many strage things so I'm going to read a little: I'd recommend the Page 6 solution as it's in Backwards text so you don't see too much (page 24) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 What exactly are you stuck on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) What exactly are you stuck on? I'm ok now thanks, have made it inside - after reading a couple of steps [edit got really far just now, but stuck again so near and yet so far ) Here's the [revised] command list so far, not all used and in no particular order so this shouldn't spoil things: Edited August 13, 2011 by therealbountybob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I made The Pay Off last night (with a couple more peeks at the solution ) Here's the completed command list as far as I have found out, not all used and in no particular order so this shouldn't spoil things: N/S/E/W/U/D EXAM READ GET DROP GO OPEN GIVE DRUG OPEN KILL STAND MEND SPREAD JUMP PRESS PAY FEEL RUB RIG CLIMB UNLOCK UNBOLT HIT STICK PHONE PAY WEAR (you need to drop and object pick it up then wear it) BREAK PUSH DRILL CUT SPRAY MOVE F*!! PLACE also works, but seems to screw up your inventory and you end up not being able to carry anything much, so avoid this command! Nice game I might have a bash at The Opera House next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Yeah, I unfortunately got stuck in a certain place and haven't had a chance to finish up. Nice list of commands. Obviously there are also the objects you can carry/use and do things with, but my list is still incomplete on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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