The Philosopher's Stone
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 Fantasy  Wilderness |
| The Philosopher's Stone | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Graham J Barlow |
| Publisher(s) | Potter Programs |
| Release date(s) | 1986 |
| Authoring system | BBC BASIC |
| Platform(s) | BBC Micro, Electron |
| Language(s) | English |
| License(s) | Commercial |
| Multimedia | |
| Color effects | none |
| Graphics | none |
| Sound/Music | none |
| Ratings | |
| Cruelty scale | Polite |
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
- The Philosopher's Stone (Graham J Barlow; publisher: Potter Programs; 1986; BBC Micro, Electron).
- Released on tape.