the Forgotten Pyramid released for download.

[Shift838]

I have released my new adventure game called 'The Forgotten Pyramid '.

 

I have the .z3 and .z5 files along with disk images for 25 additional systems.  Please read the README file in the archive for notes on your system if there are any.

 

Requirements: TI-99/4A, (40 column standard, 80 column 9938/58, F18A) 32k, disk system and Extended Basic.

It can be put on a real floppy with a GreaseWeazle if needed.

 

 

Intro:

In the remote villages of Peru, nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Andes Mountains and dense jungles, a remarkable tale unfolds. It's the story of an extraordinary individual who dedicated his life to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. His unwavering commitment took him to the far corners of Peru, delivering essential food and medical supplies to small, isolated communities.

For years, our protagonist fearlessly piloted his aircraft, navigating treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather conditions. Each flight was a lifeline for those in need, a beacon of hope in the face of adversity. He witnessed firsthand the resilience and courage of the villagers, who faced daily challenges with grace and determination.

But one fateful day, as he embarked on his return journey from a successful supply drop, the skies betrayed him. A storm, fierce and unexpected, descended upon the aircraft with an unforgiving force. In a split second, lightning crackled through the air, striking the fragile metal bird that had carried our protagonist through countless missions.

In that heart-stopping moment, he knew his only chance of survival was to bail out into the vast expanse of the Peruvian jungles below.

In this adventure you will need to collect 13 treasures and complete 6 tasks to complete the game. Your maximum score is 200.

 

You can download the archive directly from my site HERE

[akator]

Excellent!  Thanks for releasing this for so many systems.

[TGB1718]

@Shift838 can you provide another link, none of my browsers will download this, they all say it's insecure, even Edge refuses to download it.

 

thanks

[Beeblebrox]

1 hour ago, TGB1718 said:

@Shift838 can you provide another link, none of my browsers will download this, they all say it's insecure, even Edge refuses to download it.

 

thanks

try right clicking on the link and save the link. If you just click on it, it does nothing.

 

[Shift838]

I should have but in https instead of http..

 

https://www.shift838.com/downloads/Games/adv/TheForgottenPyramid.zip

 

[atrax27407]

That works!

[8bit_era]

8 hours ago, akator said:

Excellent!  Thanks for releasing this for so many systems.

@Shift838 I don't want to be a party pooper but it would be nice if you could mention that I helped you a lot with understanding the characteristics of some of the Z-machine hosts, both with very detailed support on the Github issues you opened on my repository, also via chat on the Puny Discord. It would also be nice if you could mention that you are using my BuildTools for PunyInform for distributing your game to a broad range of retro systems. In fact all of the disk images were generated using my software. And I am literally credited nowhere, not in the game itself, nor inside the archive you distribute, nor on your website, nor here on the forum.

 

It took so many hours to create the BuildTools for PunyInform. So if you, as a game author, take advantage of my software by generating +25 disk images for the most popular home computers of the 80s in under 10 seconds, please give credit and let others know, so they learn about the system and may be inspired to write their own adventure. Giving credit also makes me feel my work has been appreciated and gives me the motivation to continue to improve the BuildTools. Thanks. 

[8bit_era]

PS: My previous post may be considered offensive, which is not my intention. It's not so much about me, it's more about raising awareness for the Puny BuildTools and I sincerely hope my post is understood in that context.

[Shift838]

On 9/12/2023 at 12:10 PM, 8bit_era said:

@Shift838 I don't want to be a party pooper but it would be nice if you could mention that I helped you a lot with understanding the characteristics of some of the Z-machine hosts, both with very detailed support on the Github issues you opened on my repository, also via chat on the Puny Discord. It would also be nice if you could mention that you are using my BuildTools for PunyInform for distributing your game to a broad range of retro systems. In fact all of the disk images were generated using my software. And I am literally credited nowhere, not in the game itself, nor inside the archive you distribute, nor on your website, nor here on the forum.

 

It took so many hours to create the BuildTools for PunyInform. So if you, as a game author, take advantage of my software by generating +25 disk images for the most popular home computers of the 80s in under 10 seconds, please give credit and let others know, so they learn about the system and may be inspired to write their own adventure. Giving credit also makes me feel my work has been appreciated and gives me the motivation to continue to improve the BuildTools. Thanks. 

There are credits for both you and Garry in my readme file in the archive under Credits.

I can also update the adventure too; I should have put you in there as well but just thought of that now.  

[+dhe]

Anyone here played it yet?