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32.1 | my status so far | MOMAX1::PILOTTE | It just keeps getting better! | Thu Dec 10 1987 15:09 | 19 |
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So far, I have found 6 Dungeons, the Parallel World, 4 of the towers
and a shop outside of the dungeon. I have collected 270 life hearts,
Shield, Chain Helmet, Blue Glove, & Hyper Boots (still don't know
how to use these yet)
The dungeons are a real blast. (ha ha) I am currently working
on one dungeon and have explored over 150 rooms. I still haven't
found any shops, but I did finally manage to find the room with
the exit back to the overworld.
I think this game is great....
If anyone needs any pointers I'll be glad to help you with what
I have found so far.
Mark
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32.2 | Good graphics?? | FHQ::GALVIN | The Night Stalker | Fri Dec 11 1987 02:10 | 10 |
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Re:.0
Mark,
How are the graphics in this game (as compared to Zelda and
Metroid - the 2 you mentioned)??
Galv
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32.3 | Nicely done | MOMAX1::PILOTTE | It just keeps getting better! | Fri Dec 11 1987 08:42 | 9 |
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I personally think that the graphics are just as good as both
Zelda and Metroid. As a matter of fact once you get to the towers
the three dimensional effect is pretty realistic. Walking up the
stairs is tricky, but once you learn how to walk diagnolly its not
so bad. Yes this came has eight way movement, this in itself is
fun.
mark
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32.4 | weekend update | MOMAX1::PILOTTE | It just keeps getting better! | Mon Dec 14 1987 12:46 | 15 |
| Well over the weekend I managed to capture one of the bells from
a tower. I have also now increased my life power to max (299)
Found the Gauntlet (which is the most powerful glove you can get)
Found the Hyper Helmet which helps to strengthen your defense and
lower the amount of hit points. I also found the parallel sword
option. I'm not sure if I like having this weapon because it
seems to slow down the rate of your fire power.
I'm still working with the short sword which is a pain because like
Zelda it seems to take forever to kill off an enemy. Is anyone
else out there playing this game or has played it. I wouldn't
mind getting a hint on where I might find a more powerful sword.
mark
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32.5 | two down...five to go.. | MOMAX1::PILOTTE | It just keeps getting better! | Tue Dec 15 1987 09:32 | 12 |
| Well last night I was able to conquer my second tower. I also found
the Hyper Armor and the Dragon Slayer sword.....At least now I can
get around easier without be killed right off the bat. I also have
covered every square inch of dungeon one.. except for one room which
is closed. I have a sneaky suspicion that I will need to find the
blue scroll. (this scroll warpds you inside the dungeon and it hints
at being warped to a closed room) of course you will then need
something else to warp you back out.
Am I the only one playing this right now???? where is everybody.
mark
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32.7 | Mission Accomplished | MOMAX1::PILOTTE | It just keeps getting better! | Thu Dec 17 1987 10:38 | 16 |
| Well yesterday I defeated Rubas, the ending graphics were very good and
of course there was the list of credits that scrolled acrossed the screen.
Lots of strange changes happen once you capture your first three bells,
but I won't say what they are here so I don't spoil your surprise. I ended the
game having found all the special weapons. I never did figure out though
how to use the Hyper Boots.
One hint I will give you is that you won't start to find the stonger
potion until you have captured at least three bells. I guess they figured
you wouldn't need it until then.
For those that do get this game and would like a hint here and there, you
can send me mail, or ask here in this note.
Mark
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32.8 | Deserves Better Rating | OFFRT9::BDIMBAT | Echos in the Night | Fri Feb 19 1988 15:59 | 20 |
| Have to enter a favorable rating for DT. Eric's rating notes are
generally quite similar to what I would give but I think he is much
too harsh on this one. I agree that there is a fair amount of
repetition of rooms but that probably is necessary as there are
over 2000 different locations in this game. That is a lot of
ground to cover and we spent well over a hundred hours mapping and
solving this one. Remember that the password feature allows you to
power off and restart some other time with all the weapons, life
and things that you've collected so far. At times it was just a
grind, but at others there were enough "hearts in throat" to make
it worthwhile. I would definitely buy this one again compared to
half of the 30 that we have gotten.
Small hint - There is a tendency to avoid the parallel worlds
because they are too tough and it's too easy to get killed off.
Don't! No Pain, no Gain.
\ . . /
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32.9 | help | ELWOOD::CHAUVIN | | Mon Feb 22 1988 12:59 | 6 |
| Any info on where to find Deadly Towers, I can't seem to find it
in any store.
Thanks
Ray
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32.11 | help | ELWOOD::CHAUVIN | | Thu Mar 31 1988 14:15 | 9 |
| Any body have any hints on finding more powerful armor or swords?
I've been playing for about a week and still only have the short
sword and chain mail helmet.
Any hints or info would be apreciated.
Thanks
Ray
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32.12 | | BEING::POSTPISCHIL | Always mount a scratch monkey. | Fri Apr 01 1988 12:30 | 8 |
| Re .11:
I don't have the game anymore and so do not recall the details, but
smash all the rocks -- you can jump into them with your helmet and use
some weapons against them.
-- edp
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32.13 | Maze Shops and Parallel Zones | OFFRT9::BDIMBAT | Echos in the Night | Fri Apr 01 1988 13:33 | 12 |
| I think -edp- is talking about Athena. In Deadly Towers, there
are two main places to get hi-grade stuff. Buried in each maze
are 2 to 6 shops that sell different things. Primarily this is
the lower level of upgrading. There are also Parallel Worlds where
the perils are many but the rewards are great. The entrances are
not marked on the screen. If you cross the spot on the screen,
then you are in the maze or parallel zone, whether you want to be
or not. It's up to you to find the exit. Mapping was a must for
me.
Bill
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32.14 | Love a challenge, but.... | BREAKR::GOHN | Shake and Bake Native | Wed Apr 13 1988 13:20 | 14 |
| I love this game! I'm not very good - but I love it.
So far all I have is the chain helmet, bronze shield and some kind
of sword I bought in the first dungeon. Obviously my defenses leave
alot to be desired. I think I have found about 6 of the dungeons,
but I'm not sure if I know what is meant by, or if I have been in,
the "Parallel Worlds".
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Linda
BREAKR::GOHN
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32.15 | If at first you don't suceed..... | BREAKR::GOHN | Shake and Bake Native | Thu Apr 14 1988 17:08 | 13 |
| Charlie,
Thanks for the offer but I can't get through to your node. I'll
keep trying unless you have another suggestion.
Linda
P.S. I found a secret room but I can't get what is in there out.
Help!!!!!
P.S.S. I burned a bell! I burned a bell! But I think I blew it!
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32.16 | For Whom the Bell Tolls | OFFRT9::BDIMBAT | Echos in the Night | Fri Apr 15 1988 10:48 | 14 |
| I believe you've found one of the parallel worlds. I've found it
best to stock up on "medicine", get in, grab and use immediately
if it is a new weapon/armor. That way, if I should happen to die,
the new equipment is permanently with me.
Parallel worlds are more or less identical in appearance to the
normal world whence we came from. The inhabitants however are much
more numerous and villainous, for sure.
Congratulations on ringing your first bell. Heady experience, isn't
it?
Bill
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32.17 | What's it to you? | TEMPE1::WHITEB | | Mon Jun 13 1988 19:32 | 16 |
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THE BEST WAY TO BUILD UP MONEY AND HEARTS IS TO FIND A ROOM IN ONE
OF THE DUNGEONS THAT HAS A POLE WITH THE BALL ROTATING AROUND IT.
ONCE YOU'VE FOUND IT ENTER FROM THE SIDE DOOR AND SHOOT IT FROM
A DISTANCE. THEN KEEP ON GOING IN AND OUT OF THE ROOM UNTIL YOU'VE
GOT ALL THE STUFF YOU WANT.
MOST OF THE DUNGEONS ,HOWEVER, ARE NOT WORTH GOING INTO. I
CONQUERED RUPAS WITH ONLY EXPLORING 1 DUNGEON FULLY AND ANOTHER
PARTIALLY.
ALMOST EVERY TOWER HAS A PARALLEL WORLD OR SECRET ROOM, THATS
WHERE TO FIND THE STUFF YOU REALLY NEED.
BRAD WHITE
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32.18 | Can't get started..Help? | SPUD::GAYF | | Tue Aug 02 1988 12:16 | 15 |
| I have found this game to be both challenging as well as discouraging.
The challenge part comes mostly from trying not to get killed (the
discouraging part), but unfortunately for me, I am getting more
discouraged than I am challenged. I have read through this thread
of notes, and it appears to me that once you have built up your
strength (hearts) and weaponry, then the game become more stratigic
then just staying alive. However, I have not as yet gotten to this
point, and it is most dishearting to play for an hour, build up
my life heart storage to 255, but only collect 140-150 hearts only
to get wiped out early in each game. What I am looking for is a
hint as to how I can at least get started without meeting a (too)
early demise..
Thanks,
Frank.
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32.19 | It CAN be done | MYTURN::GREENO | It's all Magic and Mirrors | Fri Sep 02 1988 11:12 | 49 |
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Well, after a week worth of assault, I finally completed this game.
I have had it for a considerable amount of time, but had shelved it for
others.
The game does get more interesting as you go further along. Note
the more power you get and more bells you burn, more details appear
in the dungeons and on the walkways, BUT, the enemy gets more
aggressive. I found patience to be the key. Take the time to stock
up in the shops before launching your attack. As mentioned in
previouse notes, the more powerfull items are found in the secret
rooms and parralel worlds.
Hints or spoilers available.
I'll try to help if I can.
Steve.
...spoiler follows...
From the beginning:
Enter the first door
Continue straight through next door (North)
Take a left and enter next door (North)
Kill the dragon. (Its easy)
Go straight again ((North)Hidden entrance near wall)
Go straight once more to ball room (North)
There is a shop to the right of this (East)
There is another 5 or six rooms to the left (West)
There is one 5 rooms down (South) from the last one (Exit right
and down 4)
An entrance to the tower is one down from here (South)
--------------------------------------------------------
| shop | ball | | | | | ball | shop |
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| | | |
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| | |from |
-------- |outside
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| shop |
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| exit |
| tower|
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32.20 | HELP!! BEFORE I RIP THE MACHINE APART!! | WAV14::WATERS | 1987 MUSTANG GT = SEX ON WHEELS | Fri Oct 14 1988 21:41 | 6 |
| Can anybody tell me how to kill that stupid ^&*78% thing that protects
the bells! I can't seem to kill him before he kills me. Any help
would be greatly appreciated.
Jeff
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32.21 | Patients, patients, patients, pat.(AhrggggGGG!) | MYTURN::GREENO | It's all Magic and Mirrors | Mon Oct 17 1988 10:13 | 25 |
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Not too sure which one your speaking of but they area all "about"
the same. You need patience and plenty of power. Stock up on the
blue bottles of life (or red?) and attack with your best sword.
Obtaining the best armor doesn't hurt either...
You will find there are some "dead" spots where the "thing" does
not shoot. The screen gets pretty active but there usually is a
spot or too not being hit. Stand there and just keep firing.
Somtimes just moving around can help. Just stay out of the firing
patter.
I found the most success when shooting diagnally, but mabey
that was where the dead spots were.
Have you gotten the double sword yet? That doubles up the damage
you do.
Also, don't leave the room and come back in. He "it" regains
full strength when you do that. Just "hang in there" and find a
spot not being attacked. The last screen only gets harder, but it
CAN BE DONE!!
Steve
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32.22 | more questions... | WAV12::WATERS | 1987 MUSTANG GT = SEX ON WHEELS | Tue Oct 18 1988 22:35 | 11 |
| Steve,
I do load up on the red bottles before I go into the room, I have
also have found a good dead spot but can seem to menuever the con-
troller to shoot diagonally! I have found some shops with some stuff
in them but nothing realy helpfull as far as armor and a good sword.
Do you know where I can find any of this stuff?
Thanks for your help,
Jeff
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32.23 | Just keep on keepin' on | MYTURN::GREENO | It's all Magic and Mirrors | Wed Oct 19 1988 13:24 | 21 |
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You shoot diagonally in the same manner you walk diag up the stares
to the tower. As far as getting the stuff, you will find the program
gives you what you need (minimal) in each tower. Search for the
parralel worlds and hidden rooms. There you will find what you need
just lying on the floor. (the trick is to get it and use it before
you die). These rooms etc. are found by searching the edges of the
outside and inside of the towers. Much as you find the dungeon by
mistake, you will find these zones. As I remember, there is at least
one in every tower. Some are outside, others are inside, search
all around.
What you don't find by accident will be for sale in the shops as
you gain more experience (get further along). The game really starts
to get interesint once you've burned a bell or two. Once you get
the swords and armor it gets easier too.
I started working counterclockwise from the third tower to the left
of the holy flame. Any starting point should do though.
Steve.
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32.24 | Some questions | CIM::GARTNER | | Wed Feb 22 1989 19:18 | 12 |
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I have some questions:
Can anyone tell me where I can find some armor.
What does the magic key do?
Where can I find a parallel world, besides in the towers?
Thanks,
Tom
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32.25 | I get killed in a matter of seconds | CASV05::MINEZZI | | Thu Feb 23 1989 11:22 | 8 |
| I can get to the top of the tower with all my life, but a green
"BEAR" shoots fire balls and it only takes one or two hits and then
I'm dead. Is this the easiest tower??? Is there anything that
I can do stop getting killed so fast???
CASPRO::MINEZZI
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32.26 | | WFOV12::TINNEY | | Fri Apr 21 1989 23:50 | 6 |
| I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS ,DOES ANYONE UPDATE THIS FILE?
I HAVE DEADLY TOWERS TOO AN I HAVE BEEN ASKING THE SAME
QUESTION AS THE PERSON NOTE 32.24
COULD SOMEONE HELP US OUT.
THANKS KEITH
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32.27 | a few answers | COMET::FARRINGTON | | Mon Apr 24 1989 19:04 | 12 |
| re .26 and .24
You can find leather armor in the dungeon by the dragon.
The only parallel worlds and secret rooms are by the towers.
It takes alot of time but keep trying the parallel worlds because
you can get everything you need in them.
good luck,
greggers
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32.28 | Check Nintendo Power | HPSTEK::SCHWARTZ | | Tue Apr 25 1989 09:02 | 38 |
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I don't remember reading about it in this note, but I believe that
oneof the old issues of Nintendo Power has a code in it that will
start you off with max power. (double sword, max life, etc.) The
only problem is I can't remember which issue it was in. With over
2000 rooms to map the code makes the game a little more exciting
and kills the boredom factor. Happy hunting.
SPOILER;
I am only using my memory when I say this, so if i am wrong let
me know and I'll try to find the correct code.
Memory says if you replace the first two letters of the password
with FE you will have the double sword power.
Start the game,die, get the password, replace the first two letters
with FE and have a ball.
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32.29 | | WFOV12::TINNEY | | Fri Apr 28 1989 23:43 | 7 |
| I FOUND EVRYTHING I NEEDED IN AND AROUND THE TOWERS.I STILL HAVE
ONE QUESTION, WHAT IS THE MAGIC KEY AND WHAT DOES IT DO?
I APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP EVERYBODY HAS GIVEN IN THIS NOTES FILE.
THANKS KEITH
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32.30 | NOVICE NEEDS HELP! | ROLL::SULLIVAN | | Tue May 16 1989 21:58 | 10 |
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Just bought Deadly Towers this weekend and it really is a tough
game. Some things I don't understand, maybe I'm just thick. Here goes.
Is there some way to save your money so when you die or switch off you
can have it for your next game? And we tried the FE trick with the
password and it didn't work. So any ideas guys?! We already mastered
Zelda,and my six year old is doing pretty good at that but when we
sit down to play this game he won't have anything to do with it!
Who can blame him? We need help!!!! Please send spoilers!!!!!!!!!
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32.31 | WARNING SPOILER IN VIEW DON"T READ UNLESS-- | HPSTEK::SCHWARTZ | | Wed May 17 1989 09:03 | 16 |
| The FE trick does work. It will not give you any money or magic,
but it will give you max firepower ( double sword, max shield etc.)
it has to be entered when you first start the game. I.e die asap
and get password then take that password and change the first two
letters to FE without changing the rest of the password.
There is no way that I know of to save ludders (money) or items
bought in the dungeons. Sorry!!
If the FE trick doesn't work for you after this, then it is my
guess that they may have removed that feature on more recently
manufactured game packs. (mine is an old one) Keep trying.
I put the spoiler in full view this time because it has been
A problem for other players as well. Be very careful that the password
is correct before starting the game.
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32.32 | I need help.REAL BAD | BUSY::SECURITY | Maybe This Year | Thu Apr 05 1990 16:40 | 9 |
| HELP!!!!!!!!!
I've had this game for about a yearor less,I can find a thig.I found
a dungeon(how I don't know).Found a store(lucky shot).I'm telling
you I'm stuck!Can anyone help me out?I manged to get in some place
that has a flame at the top of a stair case.Where am I,and where
do I go now?Any help would be apperated.
Thanks,
Paul
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32.33 | Your not lost alone | FSTTOO::HEMOND | THE AMERICAN HARP | Thu Apr 05 1990 18:49 | 13 |
| re .32
Paul, I also have had this game for a long time. I finally
decided to attempt a map of the dungeon(s). I found the first
dungeon had over 150 rooms and I still hadn't explored all of
the entrance ways. I did manage to get to an exit leading up
towards the tower - however before reaching the tower and bell
I ?fell? into a secret room where I consistently got murdered.
Finally went on to Dragon Warrior. Am still planning to attempt
Deadly Towers when and if I get more proficient with mastering
the maps needed.
I guess this really doesn't answer your plea for help, but at
least you know your not alone.
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32.34 | Deadly Toweres - yep deadly | HBO::SWARTZ | | Fri Apr 06 1990 13:49 | 17 |
| I have also had this game for over a year. I became frustrated so I
decided to let a friend borrow it to see if he can succeed where I
failed. He promptly returned it about a month later having completed
it (much to my amazement). I haven't played it much but here are a few
things to be aware.
1. Be careful when charting dungeons - they overlap side to side,
up and down.
2. Dungeons and some stores are invisible (in game booklet).
3. Parallel Universes in tower section (I believe that is in the
game booklet as well).
Maybe if we are nice to our co-moderator (I won't mention your name)
he can help us out a leetle beet, eh??
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32.35 | This is what I remember of the game | MOMAX1::PILOTTE | | Mon Apr 09 1990 11:03 | 28 |
| Thanks alot Steve :-)
Seeing there is only 3 co-moderators, sooner or later you would find
me.
Well lets see what I remember of that game....its been over a year.
first hint!!!
Don't mess around in the dungeons...your wasting your time
and you won't find that much. I used the dungeons mainly to build
up life potion (or whatever it was called).
Second hint!!!!
You'll find everything you need in the towers....look for the
hidden room within each tower entrance you will find certains pieces
of weapons and protection. Find the secret room before you take the
bell. Once you get that bell the door closes and you can't get back
in.
Hey Steve, do you still have that game?? Maybe I should pay you
a visit someday and show you how its done.
Mark
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