FAQ: (Murder Quest). The Murder Quest FAQ list.
This is the Murder Quest Frequently Asked Questions List.
This is the first edition of the FAQ list,
And is consistent with version 1.02 of Murder Quest.
This FAQ list may be freely distributed with the game "Murder Quest" as long as it has not been changed in any way.
What Changes have there been since the first Edition?
Where can I get tips on Murder Quest?
How come some screens are missing from the game, particularly when I enter buildings?
When can I get the source code?
Murder Quest is a text based graphical adventure that runs under qbasic. It follows the story of a young Prince named Jim who arrives home to find that his father has been murdered. He vows for revenge and heads north to find clues about the murderer. A maze of puzzles ensues until the murderer is brought to justice, Judge Dread style.
Murder Quest is totally controlled by text commands. All commands should be in lowercase letters or else it will not be understood by the program.
To move through each room type "left, west
"up" ,"north"
"right" , "left"
"down" ,"south"
To look around a room type "look" or type "look around"
To look at an object, type "look at" (object)
To look inside an object type "look" "inside" or type "in" (object)
Sometimes when you look around you will automatically pick up an object but
Sometimes it is necessary to type "take" or type "pick up" "the" (object)
To go inside buildings type "enter (building)" or type "go inside the (building)"
To leave building type "leave the (building)" or "leave (building)"
To talk to a person type "talk to (person’s name)"
If you think that you have to give an object to someone than just talk to them.
If you want to look at the inventory of the objects that you are carrying type "inventory" or "inv"
These keywords are intended only as a guide and other keywords are supported.
What changes have there been since the first edition?
There have been a number of changes.
The most important change is the format. The text is now at the bottom of the screen instead of the top and the screen doesn’t refresh every time you make a mistake.
The other important change is the inventory. The inventory’s bugs have been found and taken out.
The last change is the story. I have finished the games story and all connecting components are finished.
Joseph Burke made this game during whatever time he had that he was bored. I can be emailed at csbjocat@magnafield.com.au
Where can I get tips on Murder Quest?
You can get tips on Murder Quest by emailing me at the above address. Here is the most important tip. When you start, go left and look around. You will find a bag full of gold coins.
How come some screens are missing from the game, particularly when I enter buildings?
This is because I haven’t had enough spare time to draw all the pictures. Don’t worry I will finish them soon and post another update.
When can I get the source code?
Just email me. If enough people email me, I will write the source code.
Soon I will release another update but if you really like the game email me , because I would like to hear if anyone likes it.