Actually Kee, I played through the book, and found that you can win it with a total of about 5 LUCK tests. Also, there are many, many ways of restoring LUCK. I've just finished the rewrite, and am going to send it in.
duffmeister Tue Dec 16 19:18:10 2008
How's 'Rise of Skarlos'? I tried to remove the flaws which 'The Wrath of Cain' had (ie: Avoiding linearity and super tough villains) from it. Does it hold together well?
Kee Wed Dec 17 09:41:06 2008
Um...Kekataag, are you sure that last comment was directed to me or Ulysses?
Anyways, any comments on my gamebook?
Kekataag Wed Dec 17 12:27:09 2008
Oh sorry, you're right. Regarding if this was my first gamebook, the reply was directed to you, but the rest was for Ulysses.
Kee Wed Dec 17 12:50:20 2008
It's fine. Speaking of your gamebook though, I'd like to know if an explanation regarding the importance of the Ebony Wand be included in the edited version of the book?
Kekataag Wed Dec 17 15:15:48 2008
Actually it has been.
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You are told about it by Grimbar (the merchant) when you encounter him. Also, I discovered that I have failed to mention what happens to Grimbar after the battle with the Kargoth. That has also been changed.
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Kee Thu Dec 18 02:36:36 2008
Hmm, that's a pretty good way of getting the information to the player. I look forward to reading the edited version.
On the other hand, the Kargoth's my favorite monster in your book =D
Kekataag Fri Dec 19 16:16:50 2008
Kee, it appears that there are a few grammar mistakes in your book. An example of this is in section 276
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how does a hiss appear?
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Aside from that there are a few other mistakes.
And btw, I love some of the monsters and items in your book.
Kekataag Fri Dec 19 16:18:31 2008
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and in section 309, how can a face be clawed? You have also written: You cower back, clearly didn't expecting this
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Kee Sat Dec 20 01:50:22 2008
Um, Kekataag, in section 276, the only thing written is:
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You close the door behind you. Turn to entry 181.
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And regarding section 309, I was attempting to describe his face as being sharp and curved like claws though perhaps I did not achieve that.
Thanks for your comments, Kekataag, I'll go back and revise them. =D
Kee Sat Dec 20 01:52:44 2008
I also realized that the combat system was a little too complicated in Welcome to Blackheart Asylum so I've simplified it in my new book, the Egyptian-themed 'Imhotepus' Mask.'
Kekataag Sat Dec 20 13:00:41 2008
Sorry, it was
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when you meet the Skeleton King. in the section where the Ghost Fire was mentioned
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Kekataag Sat Dec 20 13:34:18 2008
Having checked, I found that it was section 227.
Haoie Sun Dec 21 20:20:14 2008
Happy holidays and seasons greetings to all the regulars. Good luck for 09, too.
duffmeister Sun Dec 21 21:02:53 2008
Sure, same, Merri Krissmiss all!
Stuart Sun Dec 21 22:55:28 2008
Thanks, Haoie.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all too.
Kee Mon Dec 22 09:23:43 2008
Ah, you're right Kekataag. I meant to write "a hiss of smoke."
duffmeister Mon Dec 22 13:14:32 2008
Actually, I've just thought, have any Christmas-themed gamebooks, amateur or official, ever been written?
Phil Sadler Mon Dec 22 15:42:40 2008
Happy Christmas all!
Kee Tue Dec 23 04:29:34 2008
Hmm...actually duffmeister brought up an interesting point, a christmas-themed gamebook would be interesting. Maybe retrieving Santa's magical candy cane from the evil Grinch ~lol