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The Bastard Operator from Hell
BOFH:Interactive Fiction Edition.
BOFH is Copyright (c) Simon Travaglia and is used with Permission.
(Visit http://bofh.ntk.net, www.theregister.co.uk, www.plan9.org for info).
Inform Story File Copyright (c) 2002 Howard A. Sherman All Rights Reserved.
| The Bastard Operator from Hell | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Howard A. Sherman |
| Publisher(s) | n/a |
| Release date(s) | 2002 |
| Authoring system | Inform 6 |
| Platform(s) | Z-code 5 |
| Language(s) | English |
| License(s) | Freeware |
| Multimedia | |
| Color effects | none |
| Graphics | none |
| Sound/Music | none |
| Ratings | |
| Cruelty scale | Cruelty to be determined |
How It Begins
You are a new Bastard Operator From Hell, recently granted the title by the Grand Bastard in London. Now back in America, you must carry out your Bastardly duties: to make life an utter hell for every clueless computer user you encounter. You start your tenure in your office, dubbed "Mission Control", and are carrying a travel request form, a swipe card, and a Cattle Prod.
Versions
Release 2 (Competition release)
- The Bastard Operator from Hell (Howard A. Sherman; 2002; Z-code 5).
- Release 2 / Serial number 020927 / Inform v6.21 Library 6/10 SD
- IFID: ZCODE-2-020927-2E9B
IFID links: IFDB - IF Comp 2002: 26th place of 38 entries.
- Download bofh.z5 from the IF Archive. Story file.
- Download readme.1st from the IF Archive. Documentation from the author.
Release 8 (Post-comp release)
- The Bastard Operator from Hell (Howard A. Sherman; 2003; Z-code 5).
- Release 8 / Serial number 030202 / Inform v6.21 Library 6/10
- IFID: ZCODE-8-030202-11EA
IFID links: IFDB - Download bofh.z5 from the IF Archive. Story file.
Links
General info
- BOFH (archived) - at Baf's Guide.
- BOFH - at IFDB.
Reviews
- BOFH - at IF Ratings.
- Review - by Paul O'Brian.
- Review - by Dan Shiovitz.
Spoilers
- Download bofhwalk.txt from the IF Archive - Transcript by the author (for the competition release).