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From: cjp@Apple.COM (Chris Plummer)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac,rec.games.misc
Subject: Re: Patch for Mac Wizardry
Message-ID: <34388@apple.Apple.COM>
Date: 28 Aug 89 23:07:23 GMT
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In article <4981@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM> dcbii@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM () writes:
>Does anyone know of a patch for Mac Wizardry (Proving Grounds) that will
>eliminate the need for the key disk?  (Please let me explain.)
>
>I have a fairly old version of the program that runs fine on my 512K unenhanced
>Mac.  Unfortunately, it does not run on my new IIcx.  However, you can put the
>game in demo mode by reinserting the scenario disk instead of the master disk.
>This works even on the IIcx.  However, the key disk routine bombs on the IIcx
>if the master disk is inserted when it asks for the master disk.  The bomb is
>ID=1.  I believe the game would work fine on the IIcx, if the key disk routine
>was eliminated.
>
>If it's not too expensive, I would be interested in a new version of the
>program, but in the mean time, I would like to patch Wizardry so I can continue
>to use it.  I really like the game, and I'm anxiously awaiting the chance to
>purchase the further scenarios for the Mac, if and when they become available.
>I certainly hope they are in the works.
>
>
I sent for an upgrade a week or two ago.  It supposedly will make it work
on a Max IIx.  It cost $8 plus I had to send in the master disk.  I'll let
you know more about it when it arrives.

  
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