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  • The QuillHi, Is it possible to write new adventure with The Quill using the Spectaculator emulator? I bought The Quill when it first came out all those years…

    ... adventure with The Quill using the Spectaculator emulator?
    I bought The Quill when it ... but have a copy of The Quill in 'TZX' format. I also ... have a copy of The Quill in this format but is ... do most things but saving the game is causing me problems ...
    meddyliol meddyliol August 2006 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • The Quill[URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0006857"]The Quill[/URL] is listed as "The Quill Adventure System" which is what is reported i…

    ... .cgi?id=0006857"]The Quill[/URL] is listed as "The Quill Adventure System" which ... have found lists it as "The Quill Adventure [B]Writing[/B] System ... pack" of both "The Quill" and "The Illustrator" in the same box (big, black ...
    The President The President November 2008 Infoseek database
  • The Quill InstructionsHi, I see you have the Quill instructions, but was wondering if you'd like a PDF replica of the manual? If so, which folder should I upload it to?

    Hi, I see you have the Quill instructions, but was wondering if you'd like a PDF replica of the manual? If so, which folder should I upload it to?
    steveinuk steveinuk April 2012 Support files
  • The Quill. Random start location for object.So I've been reading the manual to 'The Quill' recently and it seems like a bit of fun. :) Haven't tried programming anything yet but I was thinki…

    ... I've been reading the manual to 'The Quill' recently and it seems ... location 0 to initialise the game. Are the probabilities correct though? It ... One can of course have the item start at location D ... bit of code entirely. Also the 'DONE' commands are probably ...
    Ersh Ersh September 2017 Development
  • Using the Quill - A beginner's guideDoes anybody know how I can get a copy/scan/download of this publication from 1995 Dragonsoft. 60 pages Authors: Simon Avery and Debby Howard. It's…

    ... /> It's for the 8-bit microcomputers + Gilsoft Quill text adventure program ...
    catventure catventure July 2017 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • The Big Four Oh (Oh Oh)!Wow! I can't believe I've just reached the 4e3 point. As you all know, it's customary for me, on reaching such milestones, to ruminate, reflect on, a…

    ... />
    This year marked the 25th anniversary of our beloved ... much with it at the time, despite the fact that I ... simple adventure game, created with The Quill. I haven't decided exactly ... least one instance of the Quirkafleeg. Keep watching the skis!
    < ...
    Ian Hamilton Ian Hamilton August 2007 Chit chat
  • Also authored with the Quil: TerrormolinosAs all games by [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekpub.cgi?regexp=^Trevor+Lever"]Trevor Lever[/URL] and [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.or…

    ... .org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0007088"]The Quill[/URL]. This is not indicated ...
    The President The President November 2008 Infoseek database
  • The point of fixing a QLHi All Recently picked up an old QL that was in pieces, all the screws are missing and the keyboard membrane is shot, but it does work. Gave the me…

    ... in pieces, all the screws are missing and the keyboard membrane is ... almost works if I waggle the case upper while repeatedly pushing ... anything that makes it worth the expense.

    Can ... . Spending 20 quid to run The Quill seems a waste, especially as ...
    Womble Womble June 2009 Hardware
  • The Beatle Quest bugThis may as well be dropped from the "to do" list as I don't think that there's any way to fix it. The "known errors" entry could be updated to inclu…

    ... flags 11-29 for the user, whereas Quill C only allows flags ... won't load into Quill A. Even if the database file was ... would no longer represent the released game. A Quill A hack could ... 's no way to patch the Quill C release to get it ...
    Battle Bunny Battle Bunny July 2011 Infoseek database
  • Clutches of the Balrog[url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0010745[/url] From the messages to various people (such as Mike Gerrard) hidden in the game thi…

    ... ?id=0010745[/url]
    From the messages to various people (such ... as Mike Gerrard) hidden in the game this title appears to ... Sonz) (for her friends in the adventure game community) as a ... of learning how to use The Quill.
    Strident Strident January 2013 Infoseek database
  • GAC, PAW or The Quill?Which of the above adventure game writing software would you recommend in terms of user friendliness? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each …

    Which of the above adventure game writing software would you recommend in terms of user friendliness?

    What are the strengths and weaknesses of each program?
    Nick Nick August 2014 Games
  • The Quill Poster and stuffI have a point of sale poster on A3 ( Colour ) A letter & details, a small product news booklet, one of The Forge quarterly membership info sheets, a…

    I have a point of sale poster on A3 ( Colour ) A letter & details, a small product news booklet, one of The Forge quarterly membership info sheets, any interest in preserving these ?
    grey key grey key September 2016 Publishers
  • The Test - Adventurehttp://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0015648 Just a bit of info. This is authored with The Quill (this is not listed) :) I would st…

    ... info. This is authored with The Quill (this is not listed) :)< ... people as 'The case of the obscene mural' as the way the Basic is ... is almost identical. Given the permutations of where to put ... further indication is they share the same custom character set ...
    spider spider September 2016 Infoseek database
  • Recovered "The Quill" 06This specific version, was recovered for several systems, including ZX Spectrum http://8-bit.info/2017/04/15/tapes-from-the-crypt/

    This specific version, was recovered for several systems, including ZX Spectrum
    http://8-bit.info/2017/04/15/tapes-from-the-crypt/
    RMartins RMartins May 2017 Software
  • Smart Egg... Quill?All the Smart Egg (Rigel's Revenge, Golden Eggcup & Serf's Tale) games say "Authored with a modified version of The Quill." What is the source fo…

    ... modified version of The Quill."

    What is the source for ... adventure system was adapted from The Quill. I've not found ... . They certainly started using the Quill (the earlier version of Eggcup was ... they tinkered about with The Quill to add a three ...
    Strident Strident July 2018 Infoseek database
  • The Golden LocketThe Golden Locket http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0006376 was produced with Tartan's The Adventure Builder System, rather than T…

    The Golden Locket
    http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0006376

    was produced with Tartan's The Adventure Builder System, rather than The Quill.
    Strident Strident October 2018 Infoseek database
  • The Ballpoint"The Ballpoint" http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0007945 This is a summary of the investigation Philip Richmond, Tim Gilberts (Gil…

    ... the Quill! It works in the identical way to the Quill... using all the ... structures... It is basically the Quill... it's just been ... of Gilsoft, produces of the Quill, did some quick code ... unauthorised, hacked version of the Quill, whose origin and purpose ...
    Strident Strident December 2018 Infoseek database
  • Writing your own text adventuresIts something ive always wanted to do, i dont want to write them with TADS i want to write them with "The Quill" or something similar, is it possible…

    Its something ive always wanted to do, i dont want to write them with TADS i want to write them with "The Quill" or something similar, is it possible for me to write games with this and put them on the internet for others to play them aswell?
    welsh_brawler welsh_brawler July 2003 Games
  • You live you learn - random ramblingsWell I've been around for some time now and I continue to be amazed at the new things I find on WoS. For example, today I came across Martijn's inte…

    ... of who ACTUALLY holds the copyright - them or the publishers!
    ... (reminds me of Gilsoft and The Quill!).

    5) ... distribution goes by the sad excuse that the rights to some ... why should Codemasters? Do the dizzy characters belong to Codemasters ...
    Arjun Arjun July 2003 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • GameHiya I'm after the following titles if anyone can help. Alien ( Film Version ) Aliens ( Film Version ) Aliens US Edition ( Film Version ) The Quil…

    ...

    I'm after the following titles if anyone can ... ( Film Version )
    The Quill
    The Illustratior
    The Artist
    Back To ... The Future
    Game Over ...
    ZX Beccy ZX Beccy August 2003 Wanted
  • Ported whole casettes of backuped utiltilitiesHi! A friend of mine gave me a few casettes he found in the attic - he used these to backup ORIGINAL casettes he had back in the spectrum games. The…

    ... However here is the output of the PlayTZX /one ... /> 1- A: Program : THE ARTIST Length: 19 Normal Speed ... 11- 642: Program : THE QUILL Length: 19 Normal Speed ,Pause ... 13- 6D9: Bytes : The Quill Length: 19 Normal Speed ,Pause ...
    Tom-Cat Tom-Cat August 2003 MIA/STP/SDP
  • Games etc up for auctionI have loads of items up for auction on e-bay at the moment - with prices from 30p. Follow this link to my page: [url="http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBay…

    ... auction on e-bay at the moment - with prices from ... rows=50[/url]

    The items up for auction are ... 57 - OCTOBER 1988
    SPECTRUM - THE FOURTH PROTOCOL BY GUILD PUB ... LYNX BY DURELL
    SPECTRUM - THE QUILL BY GILSOFT
    SPECTRUM - FOOTBALL ...
    steve999red steve999red October 2003 Announcements
  • A Few More Speccy Games For SaleHello Just found a few more. Thanks to those who snapped up titles following my last message. All prices include P&P. Graphix (Icon Software) - 3.0…

    ... (Melbourne House - 2.00
    The Quill (Gilsoft) (no instruction booklet) 2 ...
    wadsterboy wadsterboy January 2004 Sales
  • Speccy stuff for sale - some raritiesI've just bunged a load of Speccy games on EBAY , nearly all have a start price of 75p Titles are: SHADOWFIRE (By Beyond) SOLID GOLD (US Gold)- 5 …

    ... Gold)
    THE ARTIST - (softek)
    THE PLANETS - (Martech)
    THE QUILL - (gilsoft)
    METEOR STORM (Quicksilva)
    THE CHESSPLAYER - (Quicksilva)
    WORM IN ...
    chaosmongers chaosmongers April 2004 Sales
  • RETRO GAMER ISSUE 7 now available to pre-order!Retro Gamer issue 7 will be available to buy from August 31st, and copies can now be pre-ordered from [url="http://www.retrogamer.net"]http://www.ret…

    ... and hear from the star of the show, Mr ... Detailed contents...

    THE ATARI ST FAMILY
    Following ... skills. The programs in the spotlight include The Quill, Graphic ... Adventure Creator, STOS/AMOS and the ...
    RandySparks RandySparks August 2004 Announcements
  • PawAnyone got a complete copy of 'The Professional Adventure Writer' they want to sell? Also after complete copies of 'The Quill' and 'The Illustrator'…

    Anyone got a complete copy of 'The Professional Adventure Writer' they want to sell?

    Also after complete copies of 'The Quill' and 'The Illustrator' too

    Cheers
    ZX Beccy ZX Beccy April 2006 Wanted
  • Sherwood ForestAre we absolutely sure this game was made by Delta 4? It doesn't mention the company anywhere in the game, there's no mention of it on their [url=htt…

    ... ? It doesn't mention the company anywhere in the game, there's ... other games were created with The Quill). I know there's a ...
    Ian Hamilton Ian Hamilton July 2007 Infoseek database
  • Aural SculptureI hope I'm doing this right. First post n all. I've read the stickies and I think this is the right place!! This game is missing from the database. …

    ... Spectrum computer programme at the end of the tape. The programme could be ... . The programme was an adventure game written using a framework called The Quill ... . Preceding the programme itself on the tape was a ...
    jochta jochta February 2008 MIA/STP/SDP
  • Utilitieswhen using Tosec to sort some of my roms I like the way they have divided up the software into utilities....WOS also does this....so my question is a…

    ... of my roms I like the way they have divided up ... the software into utilities....WOS also ... my question is apart from the obvious ones like Crackers or ... /> again software creating stuff like the quill don't count as we ...
    ASH-II ASH-II September 2010 Games
  • Day Trip: authorship speculationIf you type in something which isn't understood in [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0010763"]Day Trip[/URL], it responds with t…

    ... INCLUDE
    THAT ONE IN THE VOCABULARY.

    Looking at ... the Leslies in Infoseek (Les is ... using PAW, and this uses The Quill. He does refer to himself ...
    Alarm Alarm January 2011 Infoseek database
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