The Philosopher's Stone
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| The Philosopher's Stone | |
|---|---|
| Game | |
| Published | 1986 |
| Credits | |
| Author | Graham J Barlow |
| Publisher | Potter Programs |
| Gameplay | |
| Interaction style |  Parser |
| Literary genre |  Fantasy |
| Location |  Wilderness |
| Language | English |
| Cruelty scale | Polite |
| Accessibility | Colour: none. Graphics: none. Sound: none. |
| Technical details | |
| Authoring system | BBC BASIC |
| Systems | BBC Micro, Electron |
| License | Commercial |
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How it begins
The protagonist, Daverick Harpmoon, is a skilled adventurer on a quest to find the fable Philosopher's Stone. This is a rare substance, long sought by alchemists, that will change base metals into gold and also produce the elixir of life.
You start in a clearing in a forest with exits branching in all directions.
Versions
Initial Release
Date: 1986
- The Philosopher's Stone (Graham J Barlow; publisher: Potter Programs; 1986; BBC Micro, Electron).
- Released on tape.
Date: 1986