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ExplorerGS Information & Index

File: AaINFOandINDEX.txt

This ExplorerGS collection is from the
   Apple II AOL-on-Ground Project

ftp://ground.ecn.uiowa.edu/apple2/Collections/AOL/ ...
Dr. Charles T. Turley, Director



      ~~*~~ C o n t e n t s ~~*~~

  I. Introduction-- Start Here
 II. Info about Program and Character Files
III. Adventure Scenarios






I. Introduction-- Start Here


Playing Explorer, A Quickie Intro

System Requirements: Apple IIgs, 1.25MB RAM minimum, running some
  version of GS/OS. You will need GS-ShrinkIt (sometimes called 
 "GSHK", "ShrinkIt-GS", etc.) to unpack .shk files. 


     Download ExplorerGS.shk and unShrink using GS-ShrinkIt. Move the
files to a directory (like Explorer/). Use Teach or some other
text viewer to read the EXPLORER.DOCS for directions on movement, etc..

     ExplorerGS includes three adventures. Start Explorer from the
Finder. From the FILES menu, pick a Scenario and pick a character.
(Several characters are available in the Characters folder.) From
the GAME menu, click Play Game.

     Once you see that everything is working okay, you can exit the game
and use GameMaker to create your own new character. If you want to keep
the one you were using, you can give him/her a new name by renaming the
char's file.


Q: Can I save a character during play?
A: Yes. Click "Save Character". You should save your character from time
to time during an adventure since this is the only way to make any
Experience, Level, etc. gains permanent.

Q: Can I save my position in an adventure?
A: At present, there is no way to save your position or 'save a game'
in ExplorerGS. The adventures are supposed to be played through in a
single session. 

   
     Many users have created adventures for the ExplorerGS system.
Usually, the result is a single file plus, perhaps, a Text file with
a story line, hints, etc..

     Quite a few game makers have created their own pic and data files.
These are custom versions of the Explorer.Pic and Explorer.Data files.
Adventures with custom pic and data files are in separate folders to
avoid conflicts with the standard pic and data files. Directions for
playing these adventures are in the Expl.Extra.Doc file included in
ExplorerGS.shk. (Actually, it's pretty simple. You just move ExplorerGS
into the game folder and move it back out after you've played.) 


More Things to Do

     Soon, you will want to generate a new character of your own (see
docs in GameMaker) and, possibly, try more characters developed by
other players. You can create as many characters as you like.
Characters can be brought into a game from any folder; so, you can
keep all characters in a Characters folder.
    
     Some of the most fun comes in making and sharing your own
adventures. To create your own scenarios, you use GameMaker.

     In order to get your scenario or favorite character into this
and other archives, you can put everything into a single .shk file
and upload in _binary_ mode to Ground's main upload folder along with
a short Text description file. (For example, if your adventure stuff
is in "NarfGame.shk", the Text file describing it would be 
named "NarfGame.txt".)

     An alternative which may work faster is to attach the .shk file to
an email describing the adventure. Send to me at rubywand@swbell.net .

Rubywand, Apple II AOL-on-Ground project, September 28, 1998






II. Info about Program and Character Files


File: ExplorerGS.shk (145042 bytes)

Note: The file ExplorerGS.shk includes ...

      ExplorerGS files (shareware fee: $10)
      GameMaker files  (shareware fee: $10)
      Character files 


ExplorerGS
by Jason Smart

    Explorer is the latest program by Travelling Faire Software, the
creators of Golem, The Golden Bug, and Castle Metacus.  Explorer is the
desktop-based, graphic version of the Maze Launcher design-your-own
Mazegame adventure program uploaded about 2 years ago.  It will run any
scenario created with the GameMakerGS program.

    Since Explorer is a design-your-own-adventure program, scenarios can
take on a huge variety of forms.  Obstacles faced in the various
scenarios may include mountains, rivers, forests, traps, hidden spikes,
forcefields, talking walls, lava pools, hidden passages, and a variety
of monsters and evil creatues.

    Other features include auto-mapping, magic spells, treasure chests,
and boats for sailing around the seas.  As your character battles with
monsters and wins scenarios he/she will gain experience, new spells, and
increased strength, wisdom, etc.

  __This download includes everything needed to play__

    I have provided three scenarios:

Lyle.Valley - This is a small, easy scenario meant for beginners. Play
this one first.

Islands - Find the rocky island and defeat the wyverns in their lair.
 
Nor.Forest - This is a much larger scenario. The object is to defeat the
demon and find the hidden sceptre. There are many hidden rooms and
passages, so keep your eyes open.

Explorer is SHAREWARE ($10), unless you have purchased any other
Travelling Faire program.

Jason Smart


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GameMaker
by Jason Smart

    GameMaker creates scenarios and characters for ExplorerGS.  It
utilizes a desktop-based, point-and-click interface, and has an
extensive online help dialog.  It provides many helpful features such as
auto-aligning of doorways and stairways between rooms, and layout
editing, for altering the overall layout of the scenario. GameMaker can
also load already existing Explorer games for revision.

    Characters can be created from 28 different races, each with its own
strengths and weaknesses.

    GameMaker is shareware ($10), unless you have purchased any other
Travelling Faire program.

Jason Smart


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Character Files

     The Characters folder contains several pre-made characters. A few
are beginning characters originally included with ExplorerGS. Many are
favorite characters-- some Very stong-- uploaded by players. Most of the
descriptions below are from the players who uploaded characters.


Char:   BUFFMAN
Player: GS Maniac

He's a Level-9 Barbarian with 175 HP and 50 SP. Also Download my Hell
Game for a good challenge.

__________


Char:   Colin
Player: Jason Smart

Colin is a Level-1 Archer. HP/SP= 90/20

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Char:   DAEMON
Player: Evan Trent... ME ME ME ME!!!

He is a black phantom, has something like 800 odd hit points, 270 or so
spell points, all the spells possible, and has nice stats. Just a note,
perma resist and water walk spells won't work at the same time.

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Char:   FANTASY
Player: Samantha DaSilva

This is a level 324 snow demon. He has 8660 HP and 860 SP. His stats
range from 82 to 93.

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Char:   Hemajoma
Player: Jon Nicolette

This is a Level-1 Blood Phantom. HP/SP= 110/90.

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Char:   Golem
Player: Jason Smart

Golem is a Level-1 Flame Demon. HP/SP= 110/20

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Char:   HOKIEBIR
Player: Robert John Lymburner

As a wyvern, this character has flown its way up to level 92 and has
incredible stats.

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Char:   InvisibleMan
Player: unknown

This is a Level-1 Black Phantom. HP/SP= 110/120.
 
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Char:   Konfantasy
Player: Samantha DaSilva

Konfantasy is a Level-27 Snow Demon. HP/SP= 311/110.
 
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Char:   NARF
Player: Rubywand

Narf is a Level-2 Knight. HP/SP= 111/10.
 
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Char:   PAITHAN
Player: BANDIT26

This character is already fairly strong.  If you do not wish
to start a new character from scratch, you may want to download this
one, so that you can enjoy some of the many wonderful ExplorerGS games
that are being created.

As with any adventure character, you will grow in experience as you
continue to play.  By seeking out certain characters in an adventure you
can increase both your level (hit points) and your spell points (for
casting spells).

If you like the character, or if you have played either the "kasnar" or
"the.great.hall" ExplorerGS game let me know.

__________


Char:   SUPER
Player: Michael Ash

Super is a high-Level Elf. This is a very good character.

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Char:   Thaddius
Player: Jason Smart

Thaddius is a Level-1 Magician. HP/SP= 70/140

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Char:   Usagi
Player: Pomisher

Level-1 Mauler. HP/SP= 60/20.




III. Adventure Scenarios

     These are the adventures you load and play using ExplorerGS.
The adventure descriptions are by the authors.
    


Title:  Abatts Abode
Date:   02/21/95
Upload: MrSandman3

File:   ABATTS.SHK  (2573 bytes)
Author: AnDrew Black


This game is for beginners only. This game took me only 2 days to make.
It should take no more then 2 hours to beat.
Guaranteed: at least two level ups.

     TALK TO EVERYONE!!

Send me comments and suggestions to MrSandman3 Via E-Mail.
Have fun and remember From beginners only PLEASE. It is easy Enough!


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Title:  Abyss I
Date:   October 11, 1993
Upload: MrSandman3

File:   ABYSS1.SHK (7261 bytes)
AUTHOR: Jaxon Travize & Andrew Black


This is the ULTIMATE in morbidity.  As the name suggests this was
designed to beat the player, NOT vice-versa.  We recommend it for
experianced players who are looking for a challenge, or simply need to
get their new characters up levels.


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Title:  Astra Trilogy
Date:   10/29/93 - 11/07/93
Upload: Shadow5037

File:   AstraTrlgy.shk (72505 bytes)
AUTHOR: Samantha DaSilva


Astra (in Astra1Astra.exp folder)

My ninth Explorer game. The eighth, Mountain River, got deleted when my
brother "accidently" deleted my entire hard drive. Back to Astra, this
is the first game in the Astra Triology that I'm working on now. I have
included a background story in ascii text format.

It's relatively easy and short, except at the end, where there are
several rooms with five phantoms in small areas. (Maybe one or two...)
So to be safe from the phantoms, your character should have a pretty
high amount of HP, and about 450 MP for required spells. Your character
must be able to cast "Animate Bones", or whatever that spell is called.


-------------------

Humis (in Astra2Humis.exp folder)

My tenth explorer game. This is the second game in the Astra Triology.
There is a short beginning story (added on to the end of the Astra
story) included in ascii text format. If you haven't beaten Astra yet,
or if you beat it a while ago, it's probably a good idea to play that
first. (to keep the story straight, I think I put some stuff in Astra
that corresponds with Humis)


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King Hummel (in Astra3KingH.exp folder)

This is my 11th Explorer game. This is the final game in the Astra
Triology. I included a short intro story (added on to the Humis one) and
also a short ending story for the entire Astra Triology. (the stories
are all in ascii text format) Since my character is around level 384,
it's hard for me to tell how much hp you need to beat a game, but I
think 3000 + is about right. Also, your character must be able to fly or
cast the spell "water walk". This game is beatable without playing the
other ones first, but if you want to follow the complete story, then you
should play them in order.


I included a questionaire in ascii text format. It's basically so I can
know the levels and stuff of your character, so that I can adapt my next
game accordingly. I would appreciate if you fill it out.


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Title:  Bryn Myrddin
Date:   11/25/91
Upload: Suetonius

File:   BRYNMYRD.SHK (2703 bytes)
Author: Suetonius & Tribble 6


This is a easy to medium game for ExplorerGS.  This is our first game,
so please send us some mail. Send to both Tribble 6 and Suetonius. Enjoy!

Suetonius and Tribble 6


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Title:  Castle Highland
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: Shadow5037

File:   CASTLEHI.SHK (3067 bytes)
Author: Samantha DaSilva


This is my first game. It is moderately easy/medium. This is good for
beginners or weaker characters.


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Title:  Cavern
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: GregB50

File:   CAVERN.SHK (2983 bytes)
Author: me (GregB50)


I named the Cavern for no reason that I can think of.  Needs a fairly
strong character.


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Title:  Checkers
Date:   11/07/93
Upload: GaryC70

File:   CHECKERS.SHK  (1792 bytes)
Author: Colin Calabrese


This is a game made by my 5-year old son Colin.  It's quite good, and
it's alot like the board game called checkers!  I hope you like it!  His
father tested it and found no major defects and it is winable.


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Title:  Crystal Orb
Date:   12/14/91
Upload: LaneF1

File:   CrystalOrb.shk (29290 bytes)
Author: Lane Foulk


This author's second submission is quite a bit larger than the last,
Gauntlet. This scenario is for characters of levels 5-15, if balance is
desired.  A file AUTHOR.NOTES is included along with custom
Explorer.Data and Explorer.Pic files unique to this adventure.  This
author wishes to thank those other authors who are submitting quests for
Explorer.


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Title:  Dark Messages
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: SRC

File:   DARKMSGS.SHK (9474 bytes)
Author: Joshua Cantrell


Dark Messages is very challenging in my opinion and has many different
rooms to explore. It uses the original graphics.
   For more information read the doc.


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Title:  Darkthorn
Date:   12/14/91
Upload: Amadeus4

File:   DARKTHORN.SHK (6065 bytes)
Author: Amadeus4


This is my first Explorer Scenario.  I'm not sure how difficult it is
too solve, but you need an extremely powerful character.  (If you have a
weak character, you could always change the monster strenght using
Gamemaker, of course. )
Please let me know if you like it.


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Title:  Daventry
Date:   9/28/98
Upload: Rubywand

File:   Daventry.shk  (2132 bytes)
Author: unknown


Your quest is to defeat a wicked Ogre who is plaguing Daventry and
secure the hidden treasure.


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Title:  DeathFlame
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: Darkfalz

File:   DEATHFLAME.SHK (4120 bytes)
AUTHOR: Me (Darkfalz)


This is a game I made with the Explorer Game Designer. It took me about
4-5 hours of work, and is really pretty damn good.

Originally I made it really tame with little EXP available but then
pushed lots of monsters into it and now it should be fun for
hack-slashers and role-players...  This is really quite large, used up
about 90 of the 92 usable rooms, three well-developed levels, all five
keys used...  Once you finish the ones that come with Explorer, download
this one!
             BTW:  Have fun and send me comments!


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Title:  DeathHall
Date:   January 30, 1997
Upload: Rubywand

File:   DEATHHALL.SHK (1705 bytes)
AUTHOR: unknown


This is a fairly short, direct challenge which seems designed to give
newer characters a chance to grom lots of Gold plus some Experience
battling groups of weak to medium strength monsters.


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Title:  Death Quest (new version)
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: WizardoGuy

File:   DeathQuest (6041 bytes)
AUTHOR: Ryan Wilson, aka RyanW4 (mods by WizardoGuy)

This is a rather LARGE game for ExplorerGS. It's a complete world! I
took the name of the program quite literally here... you'll have do
EXPLORE! :)

Originally this was Death Quest created by RyanW4. There were some
mistakes, and some impossible areas (hidden passages conflict with
emptiness, or there was such nothin')Reviewed the game with GameMaker,
and found some errors.I have corrected them and modified a few to make
the game a little tougher. Good luck.


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Title:  Dungeon
Date:   12/14/91
Upload: TomM74

File:   DUNGEON.SHK (9350 bytes)
Author: TomM74


Try this game for ExplorerGS when your character is up to the
challenge.


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Title:  Five Trials
Date:   02/21/95
Upload: Shadow5037

File:   FIVETRIALS.SHK (24139 bytes)
Author: Samantha DaSilva


Thia is my 12th Explorer game. I think the minimum requirements for your
character's HP and SP would be around 2000 HP and 70 SP, if you make
frequent stops at the healing places. A comfortable level of SP would
probably be around 500 SP.

Game intro:

In an attempt to impress your friends, you have set out to find the
legendary sword that once belonged to the hero, Kormu. You begin your
search in the town of Kastra, where you have heard the sword is located.
Apparently, many others have heard that too, as you arrive just in time
to get the last room at the large local inn...


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Title:  The Forest
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: WizardoGuy

File:   FOREST.SHK (6468 bytes)
Author: WizardoGuy


This is a very tough game since all the guards are black phantoms and
there's an average of 2 to 3 *EACH* room, and you can be ambushed by 5
black phantoms at some areas, so use a very high level character, and
fight well! Send comments.


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Title:  Gain
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: MASTER 999

File:   GAIN13.SHK  (2116 bytes)
Author: Stephen Cravey


I wrote this because, to get experience, you had to play the same games
hundreds of times. This is one you can play twice and have plenty. I
also suggest that you start out with a fairly strong character. If you
have ANY suggestions or comments, leave me email here to MASTER 999.


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Title:  Galgoroth
Date:   12/14/91
Upload: JonN5

File:   GALGOROT.SHK (2417 bytes)
Author: Jon Nicolette


This is an easy to moderate adventure scenario. It's good for those just
starting out with ExplorerGS and want something challanging but not
discouraging. Includes a slightly better than average character.


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Title:  Game of Keys
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: WizardoGuy

File:   GameOfKeys.shk (4539 bytes)
Author: Me! :)  (WizardoGuy)


This is my first game for Explorer.  Fun, and the object is to find all
5 keys. The onyx is hardest to find. If you need hints, send me a
letter.

 - WizardoGuy


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Title:  Gauntlet
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: LaneF1

File:   GAUNTLET.SHK (21833 bytes)
AUTHOR: Lane Foulk


This is an ExplorerGS module of novice->intermediate difficulty level.
A READ.ME file is included which explains how to utilize the custom data
and pic files included which are specific to this adventure.  A
character of reasonable survivability is included.

This is the author's first scenario, but is of reasonable quality and
has been extensively de-bugged. Hope all enjoy!


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Title:  Great Challenge
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: WizardoGuy

File:   GREATCHAL.SHK (6491 bytes)
Author: WizardoGuy

Note:   Needs 30+ level char.


This game is tougher than 'Keys (my first), and it requires a lot of
walking and fighting. You can get good experience here, and it helps to
talk to people in the game! Send your comments!


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Title:  Great Forest
Date:   10/18/93
Upload: ToddLegg

File:   GREATFOREST.SHK  (4277 bytes)
Author: Scott Legg


This is my first ExplorerGS game. It is kinda easy and a level 2 or 3
character could do it.


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Title:  The Great Hall v1.1
Date:   11/25/91
Upload: BANDIT26

File:   GRHALL11.SHK (8110 bytes)
Author: BANDIT26


The Great Hall (Revised) fixes many problems found in the original
adventure. You should download this revised explorer game and not the
original.

I would rate The Great Hall as a very challenging explorer adventure. 
There are many traps, and hidden rooms to find.  It will take a medium
to strong character to survive in this scenerio.

You must have the Explorer.GS program (including the files Explorer.Data
and Explorer.Pic) in order to play this adventure.

Remember to search everywhere and to cast a heal spell often.

If you play either The Great Hall or Kasnar please let me know what you
think of them.

Thank You........  Bandit26


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Title:  Hard
Date:   06/13/93
Upload: JonGold

File:   HARD.SHK (2511 bytes)
Author: JonGold


This is my first Explorer game but it is VERY HARD.  When I beat it I
lost only 6000 hit points.


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Title:  Hell
Date:   12/14/91
Upload: GS Maniac

File:   HELL.SHK (6266 bytes)
Author: GS Maniac


This is a game a made with GameMaker for ExplorerGS. I think you
will find it very difficult. It should be a challenge. And don't cheat
and edit it! Have fun with it and make some your selves!
                  Andy Magyar   AKA  GS Maniac


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Title:  HereAfter
Date:   12/14/91
Upload: DBDERRE

File:   HEREAFTER.SHK (23571 bytes)
Author: DBDERRE


Here's a quest for Explorer that is not for the weak at heart (or
character). Character starting level should be about 50. This is a mind
twister as well as a character builder. New icons are included as well
as some icons used from some of the other explorer games. Don't peek and
this game should provide a few hour of hair pulling.....DB


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Title:  Heroes' Hall
Date:   11/25/91
Upload: PoMisher

File:   HERO.SHK (25555 bytes)
Author: Pomisher


Heroes' Hall is my first real attempt at creating an Explorer.GS
scenerio. I've also added my version of Explorer.Pic and Explorer.Data.
And, last but not least, a favorite "Hero".  I don't know how strong
he is. The scenerio starts off easy enough but there are twists
and turns.  And not all is as it seems. Let me know what you think.
                          The Pomisher

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Title:  Hunt House
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: SRC

File:   HUNT.SHK (6163 bytes)
Author: Joshua Cantrell


In this game you are supposed to find the scepter. You find secret
passages and dodge and disarm dangerous traps. If you think this is good
please down load my second one called Dark Messages.


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Title:  Hydrac
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: RobCat

File:   HYDRAC.SHK (21408 bytes)
AUTHOR: Rob Tronic


This scenario is targeted toward the characters above level 20. If your
character is below, the game will pose as quite a challenge. I have
created all new graphics for this game, aside from the treasure chest.
(Many thanks to whoever created it.)

It is a very original game. (At one point, you have to explore the sky
on the back of a giant bird.) I have used all 5 keys, and all 92 rooms.
Because I have altered nearly every one of the original pics, your
character will appear totally different in this game. To put it more
colorfully - If you were originally a warlock, you will now appear as a
giant snail. Good luck!


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Title:  Kasnar v1.1
Date:   11/25/91
Upload: BANDIT26

File:   KASNAR11.SHK (5680 bytes)
Author: Bandit26


This revised version of the "KASNAR" adventure scenerio for the Explorer
GS program fixes problems with the original version.  I strongly
recommend that you download this revised version rather than the
original KASNAR.

I think that you will find both the "KASNAR" and "The.Great.Hall"
adventures for the ExplorerGS series to be challenging and fun.  You
will have to search for hidden rooms in both adventures,  and have a
fairly strong character.  Remember to cast a lot of heal spells.

You must have both the (Explorer.Data and Explorer.Pic) files, along
with the ExplorerGS program inorder to play.

If you play Kasnar or The.Great.Hall and would like to see more Explorer
GS adventures similar to these let me know.

Thank You......  Bandit26


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Title:  Kipton
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: Shadow5037

File:   KIPTON.SHK (2943 bytes)
Author: Samantha DaSilva


Kipton is pretty easy. Most of the passages are hidden, so you have to
be careful or you'll miss something. Any character should be able to
play this.


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Title:  Kondoa
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: Shadow5037

File:   KONDOA.SHK (7321 bytes)
AUTHOR: Samantha DaSilva


Here is my second game. This game is harder than my first one and your
character should have around 200-300 HP to play. There are four enemies
in most of the rooms and levels go up pretty quick. I have included a
level 27 snow demon.


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Title:  Koplas
Date:   09/25/92
Upload: Shadow5037

File:   KOPLAS.SHK (21788 bytes)
Author: Samantha DaSilva

Note:   Excellent graphics in the PIC file.

Koplas is my fifth game. Characters should have around 1500-2000 HP.


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Title:  Lee's world
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: Skymaster1

File:   LEESWORLD.SHK (5228 bytes)
AUTHOR: Skymaster1


This is my first Explorer adventure.  I think it turned out pretty
good!  It's pretty challenging for first through third level
characters.  If you like it send me mail and I will make more adventures
and/or add to this one.  Hope you enjoy it!!!

Skymaster1


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Title:  Orb of Light
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: Grn Barron

File:   LIGHT.SHK (21225 bytes)
AUTHOR: Ron Humphries and Tim Burgener


This is a new scenario made by myself and a friend, mostly the friend. 
This is a rather hard scenario in parts, and should not be tried by a
low level character (most should be in a good condition by now, mine is
229 HP 170 SP Level 15 or 16 Black Phantom with some KICKing stats. 16
in most)

IMPORTANT:  This scenario has the first of our series' modified shape
and data tables.  You MUST first rename your old

EXPLORER.PIC EXPLORER.DATA files to something else (or just add a '.O'
to the end of them). Then unpack this SHK file.  There are 2 replacement
files for the above mentioned files, and the scenario itself.

These shapes will look STRANGE in other scenarios, but should work fine
overall. Make sure to do a file shuffle to get your old shapes back (and
rename these shapes) when you want to play other scenarios.

There are some new characters, odd characters, new decoration, and a lot
of modification to different parts of the scenario, etc.  If you would
like to use these shapes in one of your future scenarios, please refer
to these shapes as

GARGANCHUWA ONE   ^^^^       ^^
Our name     Our first

Look for another scenario like this, but with more, and a space one
coming soon.

-Tim


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Title:  Mars
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: RobCat

File:   MARS.SHK (24030 bytes)
AUTHOR: RobCat


A sci/fi futuristic adventure that takes place on the colonies of Mars.
All new graphics and data. Character should be around level 20. Not for
the weak at heart! ;) Fight alien creatures, explore the Martian
terrain, visit the colonies, journey inside craters, and save the whole
planet! All for only 6 minutes download time! From the creator of Hydrac
comes... MARS! Enjoy!


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Title:  Mauler Death
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: MASTER 999

File:   MAULER.SHK (1289 bytes)
AUTHOR: Stephen Cravey


This is a game that is impossible to beat-- or, at least close to
impossible. Leave me email and tell me what you think.


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Title:  Moorkoth's Reign
Date:   02/21/95
Upload: MrSandman3

File:   MOORKOTH.SHK  (7224 bytes)
Author: Jaxon Travize

Note:   Needs a twisted sense of humor to play.


     You are a prince/princess who has recently returned home from
abroad.  Only to find that your father's realm has been ursurped by a
Demon Lord.  It is your job to reclaim your throne and purge your
kingdom of this vile infestation.

     Be gentle, this was my first game ever.
     Send E-Mail to Jaxom11973.


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Title:  Nightlance
Date:   11/25/91
Upload: ScottWalk1

File:   NIGHTLANCE.SHK (5250 bytes)
Author: Scottwalk1


Nightlance is my very first Explorer adventure.  I tried to make it for
1-5 level characters since there arn't many easy adventures out there.

Send comments to Scottwalk1.


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Title:  Oakhaven v1.1
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: Merv1

File:   OAKHAVEN.SHK (22582 bytes)
AUTHOR: Merv1


This is my first scenario. It should be fairly easy. Let me know what
you think via E-mail.   Merv1


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Title:  Pantheon
Date:   12/14/91
Upload: Mega Amps

File:   Pantheon.shk (5163 bytes)
Author: Mega Amps


This is a game for the Explorer game program.  If you think its good
then let me know and I'll do more!


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Title:  Polkit
Date:   02/14/93
Upload: Shadow5037

File:   POLKIT.SHK (20779 bytes)
Author: Samantha DaSilva


Polkit is my seventh Explorer game. Characters should have from
1500-3000 HP.


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Title:  Rescue
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: JohnL007

File:   RESCUE.SHK (7944 bytes)
Author: Scott (&Rob) Lymburner


In Rescue, all of the rooms were used and over 7 levels are contained. 
Make sure to talk to everyone and search for secret doors.  My brother
worked for about a week on this to challenge my character(HokieBird); we
then got together and worked some more on it, taking the bugs out and
changing a few things. Please send suggestions and encouragement to
JohnL007 and we'll come out with a sequel.  Enjoy...


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Title:  River
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: Shadow5037

File:   RIVER.SHK (19613 bytes)
Author: Samantha DaSilva


This is my fourth game. Characters should have around 1200-1500 HP.


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Title:  Ruins of Lonre
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: Shadow5037

File:   RUINS.SHK (21693 bytes)
AUTHOR: Samantha DaSilva


Ruins' is my sixth explorer game. Characters should have from 3000-4500
HP.


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Title:  Straight Path
Date:   12/14/91
Upload: GregB50

File:   STRAIGHT.SHK (4696 bytes)
Author: GregB50


This is my first creation.  I don't think it's too tough...


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Title:  TGV- The French Train!
Date:   08/23/93
Upload: Wageworth

File:   TGV.SHK (15036 bytes)
Author: James Klotz


This is the Famous French TGV (Tran Grande Vitesse[Train of Great
Speed]) put into an Explorer Scenario! Includes graphic set. Must use
this graphics set to understand the scenario.

P.S. Added treat for those who have seen Andrew Lloyd Weber's "Cats"!!!

-Apple II Forever!


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Title:  Thief's Quest
Date:   02/21/95
Upload: G Scale

File:   ThiefsQuest.shk  (4568 bytes)
Author: g scale (Michael Daddona)


This my first attemp at uploading a game, but my friends say that it is
very fun to play.  There may be a few errors (like a wall blocking you
and there is no possible way to get by) so if there is write to me and I
will upload a fixed version of the quest.


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Title:  VENUS V1.1
Date:   08/26/93
Upload: MichelleV2

File:   VENUS.SHK (4310 bytes)
Author: Nick Van Fossen


It could take many trys to beat this game.  You must find the shield or
the wand.  This is NOT for 1st level players.

In this game you are on Venus colony.  The Aliens are attacking the
planet. Hope you like it!!!!!!


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Title:  VENUS EASY
Date:   09/17/93
Upload: MichelleV2

File:   VENUSEZ.SHK (4307 bytes)
Author: Nick Van Fossen


This game plays like Venus 1.1, but it is made for 1st-3rd players.  In
the game Aliens are attacking the planet Venus.  I hope you like it!!!!!


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Title:  Wand of Death
Date:   12/14/91 - 4/19/92
Upload: RAYMO1

File:   WandOfDeath.shk  (6755 bytes)
Author: Zach Fischer


Wand of death I

This is a VERY tough Explorer game in which I used all of the screens.
It has 3 worlds! The sequel is coming soon.

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Wand of death II

Well, Burbick the wizard is back in an AWESOME sequel to the original
Wand of Death. You'll learn how to battle fire-breathing dragons and
other nasties-but don't get too hot under the collar. The evil wizard
returns with an even tougher challenge- so get hopping! Have a nice
day:)

If you play any of the Wand of Deaths for ExplorerGS, be sure to check
WandStory.txt included in this file. It is the story of how Burbick got
gained power and how this all started. Read it!


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Title:  Wiley's World
Date:   October 29, 1993
Upload: N6NTI

File:   WILEYWORLD.SHK (5845 bytes)
AUTHOR: K.W. Moordigian


This isn't my First Explorer game; but, it is the 1st I feel is worth
uploading. When I started it I was on level 15, and it was tough.  Now
I'm on level 119, and the monsters don't even slow me down.  Advanced
players might want to edit the global settings and 'up the ante' before
playing!


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Title:  Zardo
Date:   04/19/92
Upload: WizardoGuy

File:   ZARDO.SHK (6366 bytes)
Author: WizardoGuy


I highly recommend a high level character since there's a lot of traps
which could cost you 50hp, and there's a lot of black and blood phantoms
loose there, especially at the end.


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Title:  Zoo
Date:   08/31/92
Upload: OTFIDDLER

File:   ZOO.SHK (15125 bytes)
Author: David W.


This is my first game; and, it is fairly challenging -- I recommend
using a character with at least 100 HP. Also, I recommend using the
pic and data files from Hydracs. (These are included in this .shk
file.) If you can spare some HP, try talking to the monsters!


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