Awor Szurkrarz
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I completely forgot about that site.
Even more shocking is that the guy turned around 16 years later and decided to start updating it.
LysleShields said:
Sit down, young adventurer. There's a tale to be told. It spans 10 years, and while once it was thought the story was over, there's been a recent twist.
What is Amulets and Armor?
Amulets and Armor (A&A) is best described as a first person fantasy crawler designed by the minds of mad Game Masters. The game attempts to retain the feeling of playing tabletop fantasy with friends and a drink in your hand. Originally released in 1997, after a launch without a publisher, fewer than 100 copies of the game were sold, and eventually it faded into obscurity, only popping up on websites hosting abandoned software.
Why are you here now?
Here is where the story gets interesting. A&A has been available on various sites for a while now and has garnered a small underground following. In October of 2012 Bacter and Mzbundifund began a Let's Play to show off this little-known game. Bacter reached out and contacted me to join in the discussion.
I was pleased to see the growing interest in the Let's Play and the game itself. Mzbundifund and Bacter were doing an excellent job of showing off the game in all its glory (and its many flaws). There were bugs and I winced at each and everyone, but behind it all, they showed the game really has a charm to it that had been forgotten. Because the game had been sold incorrectly, I had always felt it never quite got its day in the sun. I have always desired to bring it out again, but due to its aged graphics, legal issues, and general obscurity, never thought there would be a platform where it would take off.
However, after some rights-wrangling, and some work on my part to bring the aged beast into the new millennium, I am ecstatic to be able to release the game for free.
For Free?
Yup! Now this is good for a few reasons. One is that I can port the game properly to Windows and add a number of bug fixes. These bug fixes and enhancements make the game much more playable than the current "abandoned" versions. It also means that we have the potential to be able to continue development and expand upon the base of the game. It is our hope to add new content sometime down the line, dependent on community interest. For now though, the game is going to be released in as strong a state as possible for everyone to enjoy, with updates as they are found. To commemorate this re-release I also wish to announce a series of contests.
:siren: !!!Contests!!! :siren:
1. Speed Run Contest - Prize $40
For our first contest, we want you to play our game -- and play it fast. !Starting with a level 1 character, see how quickly you can run through ALL the levels of Amulets & Armor. Do you choose the faster Rogue or Sailor, or do you depend on magical means? Do you fight monsters for experience or do you zip past them? Record your runs and upload them to youtube.com, and share with us your high-speed adventures through the levels of A&A. The player who takes the least amount of time will win $40. Unfortunately, we'll be clipping people's wings and keeping them from flying and/or blinking, but everything else is fair game. The speed run contest rules are available at http://wiki.amuletsandarmor.com/index.php?title=Speed_Run_Contest_2013
2. Fan Art Contest - Prize $20
We have seen on the forums there are some talented members out there who are just itching to draw fan art for Amulets & Armor. Now we would like to see you put together a picture using any media you like, add a fun and interesting caption, and post it in the contest area. Make us laugh, make us cry, it's all good. We just ask you make it work- and family-friendly. We'll have the community provide input on favorites and Exiguus Entertainment will pick the winner of the $20 prize.
The fan art contest rules are available at http://wiki.amuletsandarmor.com/index.php?title=Fan_Art_Contest_2013
Why A&A Continues...
Amulets & Armor is a true labor of love. It has some quirks and problems, but we’re working to make it better. Something special was made and we plan to expand upon the game and make it even better little by little. Sure, the graphics are a bit dated, the interface needs a few more tweaks, the character classes are not balanced, but underneath it all, there is a charm not often found in other games. Explore the game and join with others who have also found that charm.
Links
A&A Home Page - http://www.amuletsandarmor.com/
A&A Wiki - http://wiki.amuletsandarmor.com/
Classic v1.01 Game Download (DOS Version, requires DOSBox) - http://www.amuletsandarmor.com/download.htm
DevBlog - http://amuletsandarmordev.wordpress.com/
Wow, I never heard of this one before. Was there a boxed version......
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...and all the others rotting in a landfill somewhere. For shame...Wow, I never heard of this one before. Was there a boxed version......
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it was, sold only around 100 copies.
...and all the others rotting in a landfill somewhere. For shame...Wow, I never heard of this one before. Was there a boxed version......
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it was, sold only around 100 copies.
More like Witchhaven.So it's a mix of hexen and daggerfall ? Interesting.