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Demons of the Deep (book)

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Background:

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	==Background==		==Background==

-	{{Quotation\|'''''As the dread pirate ship ''Troll'' strikes, you know that you are doomed!'''<br><br>Captain Bloodaxe - the terror of these seas - is known to give no quarter. But you and your crew are hardy sailors, courageous too, and are determined to go down fighting.<br><br>The skirmish is swift and deadly. When it is over, YOU are the only survivor from your ship. But Captain Bloodaxe has a terrible fate in store for you - one which will take you into the coral caverns beneath the waves and into the dens of the demons of the deep, in search of the mysterious Black Pearls, which are your only hope for survival!<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need for this adventure. YOU decide which route to follow, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.''<ref>''Demons of the Deep'' - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}	+	{{Quotation\|'''''As the dread pirate ship ''Troll'' strikes, you know that you are doomed!'''<br><br>Captain Bloodaxe - the terror of these seas - is known to give no quarter. But you and your crew are hardy sailors, courageous too, and are determined to go down fighting.<br><br>The skirmish is swift and deadly. When it is over, YOU are the only survivor from your ship. But Captain Bloodaxe has a terrible fate in store for you - one which will take you into the coral caverns beneath the waves and into the dens of the demons of the deep, in search of the mysterious Black Pearls, which are your only hope for survival!<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need for this adventure. YOU decide which route to follow, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.''<ref>{{FF19}} - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}

	In this gamebook, the reader takes on the role of the first mate of the merchant ship ''[[Sunfish]]''. Unfortunately, before the adventure even begins, the pirate ship ''[[Troll (ship)\|Troll]]'' strikes. The entire crew, save for the main character, are slain. Although the protagonist is merely knocked unconscious, waking grants little respite, as a quick walk off the stern of ship follows. The player sinks into the sea but, thanks to magic, doesn't drown, beginning an adventure underwater. The player character must collect black pearls and learn a spell to form skeletons from them, then use them to attack and capture the ''Troll''.		In this gamebook, the reader takes on the role of the first mate of the merchant ship ''[[Sunfish]]''. Unfortunately, before the adventure even begins, the pirate ship ''[[Troll (ship)\|Troll]]'' strikes. The entire crew, save for the main character, are slain. Although the protagonist is merely knocked unconscious, waking grants little respite, as a quick walk off the stern of ship follows. The player sinks into the sea but, thanks to magic, doesn't drown, beginning an adventure underwater. The player character must collect black pearls and learn a spell to form skeletons from them, then use them to attack and capture the ''Troll''.

House of Hell (book)

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-	A [[Mini-FF\|short version]] of the adventure was first published in [[Warlock Magazine Issue 3\|Issue 3]] of ''[[Warlock (magazine)\|Warlock]]'', and titled ''[[The House of Hell]]''. It was made up of [[400\|185]] references and the adventure was altered for the shorter version<ref>The "Fighting Fantasy News" section makes it clear that the adventure (and ''[[Caverns of the Snow Witch (mini-ff)\|Caverns of the Snow Witch]]'' which preceded it) was always planned as a [[gamebook]] and simply shortened and modified for use in the [[Warlock (magazine)\|magazine]]: ''[They] were originally intended to be the next two gamebooks, but we decided to give readers a taste of what was to come by publishing shortened versions in the magazine. The full adventures, which are very different from the'' Warlock ''versions – and twice as long – have been completed.'' ({{Warlock3}} - 4)</ref> with quite a few of the gamebook references modified.<ref>Speaking of the ''Warlock'' version: ''The rooms have been jumbled, there are some cunning secret passages to find and the important clues are in totally different places.'' ({{Warlock3}} - 4)</ref>	+	A [[Mini-FF\|short version]] of the adventure was first published in [[Warlock Magazine Issue 3\|Issue 3]] of ''[[Warlock (magazine)\|Warlock]]'', and titled ''[[The House of Hell]]''. It was made up of [[400\|185]] references and the adventure was altered for the shorter version<ref>The "Fighting Fantasy News" section makes it clear that the adventure (and ''[[Caverns of the Snow Witch (mini-ff)\|Caverns of the Snow Witch]]'' which preceded it) was always planned as a [[gamebook]] and simply shortened and modified for use in the [[Warlock (magazine)\|magazine]]: ''[They] were originally intended to be the next two gamebooks, but we decided to give readers a taste of what was to come by publishing shortened versions in the magazine. The full adventures, which are very different from the'' Warlock ''versions – and twice as long – have been completed.'' ({{Warlock3}} - "Fighting Fantasy News" (p.4))</ref> with quite a few of the gamebook references modified.<ref>Speaking of the ''Warlock'' version: ''The rooms have been jumbled, there are some cunning secret passages to find and the important clues are in totally different places.'' ({{Warlock3}} - "Fighting Fantasy News" (p.4))</ref>

	Although his artwork now appears on the cover for ''[[The Citadel of Chaos (book)\|The Citadel of Chaos]]'', ''House of Hell'' was [[Ian Miller]]'s first work for the ''Fighting Fantasy'' series with Steve Jackson signing him up through approaching Millar's agent at the time (Young Artists).<ref name="IMinterview">[http://web.archive.org/web/20020920234623/www.advancedfightingfantasy.com/interviews16b.htm Interview with [[Ian Miller]] at the Internet Archive record of [[Advancedfightingfantasy.com]]]</ref>		Although his artwork now appears on the cover for ''[[The Citadel of Chaos (book)\|The Citadel of Chaos]]'', ''House of Hell'' was [[Ian Miller]]'s first work for the ''Fighting Fantasy'' series with Steve Jackson signing him up through approaching Millar's agent at the time (Young Artists).<ref name="IMinterview">[http://web.archive.org/web/20020920234623/www.advancedfightingfantasy.com/interviews16b.htm Interview with [[Ian Miller]] at the Internet Archive record of [[Advancedfightingfantasy.com]]]</ref>

Rebel Planet (book)

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	==History/Mission Background/Contact with Aliens==		==History/Mission Background/Contact with Aliens==

-	{{Quotation\|'''''The alien Arcadian Empire has tightened its hold on the galaxy ...'''<br><br>The leaders of the secret Earth organization, SAROS, know they must overthrow the Empire. They have gathered their few resources into one last daring and foolhardy mission to strike at the heart of the invaders' home planet. YOU are their last hope. Trained in all the martial arts, equipped with a forbidden laser sword, your mission is to seek out all the underground resistance and piece together the vital code you need to destroy the enemy. Only YOU stand in the way of the Arcadians' domination of the galaxy!<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need for this perilous journey. YOU decide which routes to take, which dangers to risk and which enemies to fight.''<ref>''Rebel Planet'' - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}	+	{{Quotation\|'''''The alien Arcadian Empire has tightened its hold on the galaxy ...'''<br><br>The leaders of the secret Earth organization, SAROS, know they must overthrow the Empire. They have gathered their few resources into one last daring and foolhardy mission to strike at the heart of the invaders' home planet. YOU are their last hope. Trained in all the martial arts, equipped with a forbidden laser sword, your mission is to seek out all the underground resistance and piece together the vital code you need to destroy the enemy. Only YOU stand in the way of the Arcadians' domination of the galaxy!<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need for this perilous journey. YOU decide which routes to take, which dangers to risk and which enemies to fight.''<ref>{{FF18}} - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}

	In ''Rebel Planet'', {{w\|Earth}} and her colonies have been conquered by an alien race known as the [[Arcadian]]s. [[Human]]s have become [[slave]]s, and are kept alive only to serve their alien masters. However a Human organization known as [[SAROS]] ("Search And Research Of Space") has discovered that the Arcadians rely on a powerful super-computer to keep themselves networked together. Without this computer, they are merely [[zombie]]s, incapable of acting on their own. SAROS has limited resources, but a secret plot is hatched to infiltrate [[Arcadion]] and destroy the queen computer. The reader plays the role of the last hope of humanity, an undercover agent posing as a space [[merchant]].		In ''Rebel Planet'', {{w\|Earth}} and her colonies have been conquered by an alien race known as the [[Arcadian]]s. [[Human]]s have become [[slave]]s, and are kept alive only to serve their alien masters. However a Human organization known as [[SAROS]] ("Search And Research Of Space") has discovered that the Arcadians rely on a powerful super-computer to keep themselves networked together. Without this computer, they are merely [[zombie]]s, incapable of acting on their own. SAROS has limited resources, but a secret plot is hatched to infiltrate [[Arcadion]] and destroy the queen computer. The reader plays the role of the last hope of humanity, an undercover agent posing as a space [[merchant]].

The Citadel of Chaos (book)

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Cover and Illustrations:

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Fighting Fantazine Issue 1

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Features:

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	==Contents==		==Contents==
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		+	===Features===
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		+	*Interview: "The Grass is Always Greener" - Part 1 of an interview with [[Jonathan Green]]
		+	*[[Fan Written Fighting Fantasy\|Mini Adventure]]: ''[[Resurrection of the Dead]]'' by Alexander Ballingall
		+	*"The Fact of Fiction": ''[[Appointment with F.E.A.R.]]'' by Alexander Ballingall
		+	*"Can't Find Gundobad on a Map? Maybe We Can Help..." by [[Warren McGuire]]
		+	*"Everything I Really Need to Know I Learnt from Reading ''Fighting Fantasy'' Gamebooks" by [[Ed Jolley]]
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		+	===Regulars===
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		+	*"Omens & Auguries" - RPG News by [[Guillermo Paredes]]
		+	*"Out of the Pit" by [[Andrew Wright]]
		+	*"Fighting Dantasy" by [[Dan Satherly]]
		+	*"Fighting Fantasy Collector" by [[Jamie Fry]]

	==See Also==		==See Also==

The Unofficial Fighting Fantasy Forum!

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Prominent Posters:

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	*[[Kieran Coghlan]] (Kieran)		*[[Kieran Coghlan]] (Kieran)
	*[[Mat Cooper]] (Masterchief) - Moderator		*[[Mat Cooper]] (Masterchief) - Moderator
		+	*[[Jonathan Green]] (Stormslayer)
	*[[Ed Jolley]] (Greenspine) - Moderator		*[[Ed Jolley]] (Greenspine) - Moderator
	*[[Warren McGuire]] (Paltogue)		*[[Warren McGuire]] (Paltogue)

Fighting Fantazine Issue 1

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Appointment with F.E.A.R. (book)

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Background:

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-	{{Quotation\|'''''Tough, incorruptible champion of law and order, YOU are the Silver Crusader!'''<br><br>Using your superpowers, you protect the innocent citizens of teeming Titan City from the terrorism, violence, kidnapping and corruption of a host of super-villains. Your mission is to discover the location of the top-secret F.E.A.R. meeting, capture the Titanium Cyborg and his cohorts and bring them to justice.<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need. You have a choice of four super powers - psi powers, super strength, enhanced technological skills or energy blasts - and the power you choose will affect the course of your mission. There are Hero points to be won or lost, clues to follow, dangers to face and villains to fight.''<ref>''Appointment with F.E.A.R.'' - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}	+	{{Quotation\|'''''Tough, incorruptible champion of law and order, YOU are the Silver Crusader!'''<br><br>Using your superpowers, you protect the innocent citizens of teeming Titan City from the terrorism, violence, kidnapping and corruption of a host of super-villains. Your mission is to discover the location of the top-secret F.E.A.R. meeting, capture the Titanium Cyborg and his cohorts and bring them to justice.<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need. You have a choice of four super powers - psi powers, super strength, enhanced technological skills or energy blasts - and the power you choose will affect the course of your mission. There are Hero points to be won or lost, clues to follow, dangers to face and villains to fight.''<ref>{{FF17}} - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}

	The reader assumes the role of [[Jean Lafayette]], secretly "The Silver Crusader", a superhero who protects the fictional [[Titan City]]. The reader chooses from four super-powers and battles criminals such as "[[The Scarlet Prankster]]", "[[Dr Macabre]]", "[[The Serpent]]" and "[[The Alchemists]]". Besides catching criminals, the reader's ultimate goal is to determine the time and place of the imminent meeting between the leaders of [[F.E.A.R.]], the Federation of {{w\|Europe\|Euro}}-{{w\|America\|American}} Rebels, an [[Evil]] organization led by [[Vladimir Utoshiki]], the menacing "Titanium Cyborg" as pictured on the cover.		The reader assumes the role of [[Jean Lafayette]], secretly "The Silver Crusader", a superhero who protects the fictional [[Titan City]]. The reader chooses from four super-powers and battles criminals such as "[[The Scarlet Prankster]]", "[[Dr Macabre]]", "[[The Serpent]]" and "[[The Alchemists]]". Besides catching criminals, the reader's ultimate goal is to determine the time and place of the imminent meeting between the leaders of [[F.E.A.R.]], the Federation of {{w\|Europe\|Euro}}-{{w\|America\|American}} Rebels, an [[Evil]] organization led by [[Vladimir Utoshiki]], the menacing "Titanium Cyborg" as pictured on the cover.

Seas of Blood (book)

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Main Characters:

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-	{{Quotation\|'''''The city of Tak is the greatest den of thieves, pirates and cut-throats that the civilized world has ever seen!'''<br><br>In this city of scum, there are two pirates infamous for their ruthless greed, their daring raids and their countless skirmishes with death. One of these villains is Abdul the Butcher. The other is YOU. Only one of you can be King of the Pirates. A wager is laid, a race is on. But which of you will win?<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need for this rip-roaring adventure. YOU decide which course to sail, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.''<ref>''Seas of Blood'' - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}	+	{{Quotation\|'''''The city of Tak is the greatest den of thieves, pirates and cut-throats that the civilized world has ever seen!'''<br><br>In this city of scum, there are two pirates infamous for their ruthless greed, their daring raids and their countless skirmishes with death. One of these villains is Abdul the Butcher. The other is YOU. Only one of you can be King of the Pirates. A wager is laid, a race is on. But which of you will win?<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need for this rip-roaring adventure. YOU decide which course to sail, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.''<ref>{{FF16}} - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}

-	In this book, the reader takes on the role of the captain of the pirate vessel ''[[Banshee (ship)\|Banshee]]''. The story begins with a contest between the reader and his or her most powerful rival pirate, [[Abdul the Butcher]]. Each will take a ship across the sea to the Isle of [[Nippur]]. Whoever makes it to the destination within the fifty day time limit with the most gold will be declared ''King of Pirates''.	+	In this book, the reader takes on the role of the captain of the pirate vessel ''[[Banshee (ship)\|Banshee]]''. The story begins with a contest between the reader and his or her most powerful rival pirate, [[Abdul]] the Butcher. Each will take a ship across the sea to the Isle of [[Nippur]]. Whoever makes it to the destination within the fifty day time limit with the most gold will be declared ''King of Pirates''.

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-	*[[Abdul the Butcher]]	+	*[[Abdul]] the Butcher
	*[[Ali Mitok sen el-Shazar]]		*[[Ali Mitok sen el-Shazar]]
	*[[Jiamil el-Fazouk]]		*[[Jiamil el-Fazouk]]

The Rings of Kether

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:39:56 GMT

Mission Briefing:

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-	{{Quotation\|'''''A dangerous undercover mission on a wild and lawless planet!'''<br><br>Corruption is rife in the Alpha Cygni system and the flow of the illicit narcotic Satophil-d from the spaceports of the planet Kether has grown to enormous proportions.<br><br>Several attempts have been made to crack the notorious drug rings of Kether, with no success. Now the Galactic Federation has entrusted YOU with this dangerous undercover mission in this wild and lawless place. But will YOU succeed?<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need to make your journey. YOU decide which way to go, which dangers to risk and which enemies to fight.''<ref>''The Rings of Kether'' - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}	+	{{Quotation\|'''''A dangerous undercover mission on a wild and lawless planet!'''<br><br>Corruption is rife in the Alpha Cygni system and the flow of the illicit narcotic Satophil-d from the spaceports of the planet Kether has grown to enormous proportions.<br><br>Several attempts have been made to crack the notorious drug rings of Kether, with no success. Now the Galactic Federation has entrusted YOU with this dangerous undercover mission in this wild and lawless place. But will YOU succeed?<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need to make your journey. YOU decide which way to go, which dangers to risk and which enemies to fight.''<ref>{{FF15}} - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}

	Unlike most ''Fighting Fantasy'' gamebooks, the story takes place in a {{w\|science fiction}} setting, with the player taking on the role of a {{w\|Narcotics}} Officer seeking to break up a drug ring located on the planet of [[Kether]]. Players are given a reasonable degree of freedom as they travel between various locations on the planet's surface and in orbit, and there are multiple paths to the final confrontation with the heads of the crime ring. The major element which distinguishes this gamebook from others in the series is the heavy use of <span style="font-variant:small-caps;text-transform:lowercase">[[skill (attribute)\|skill]]</span> rolls, which are employed several times in quick succession during the course of the book.		Unlike most ''Fighting Fantasy'' gamebooks, the story takes place in a {{w\|science fiction}} setting, with the player taking on the role of a {{w\|Narcotics}} Officer seeking to break up a drug ring located on the planet of [[Kether]]. Players are given a reasonable degree of freedom as they travel between various locations on the planet's surface and in orbit, and there are multiple paths to the final confrontation with the heads of the crime ring. The major element which distinguishes this gamebook from others in the series is the heavy use of <span style="font-variant:small-caps;text-transform:lowercase">[[skill (attribute)\|skill]]</span> rolls, which are employed several times in quick succession during the course of the book.

Temple of Terror (book)

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:38:35 GMT

Creation:

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	==Creation==		==Creation==

-	''Dragon Master'' is believed to be the working title for ''Temple of Terror''.<ref>The [[working title]] is mentioned in an advert in ''[[Sorcery!]]'' 3 (''[[The Seven Serpents (book)\|The Seven Serpents]]'').</ref>	+	''Dragon Master'' is believed to be the working title for ''Temple of Terror''.<ref>The [[Working Title\|working title]] is mentioned in an advert in ''[[Sorcery!]]'' 3 (''[[The Seven Serpents (book)\|The Seven Serpents]]'').</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

Freeway Fighter

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:37:14 GMT

Cover and Illustrations:

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	The original cover of the book was designed and illustrated by [[Jim Burns]].		The original cover of the book was designed and illustrated by [[Jim Burns]].

-	When the book was republished by Wizard the cover was reworked by Jim Burns. However, this is not an original piece of artwork for the range, the illustration having been used as far back as [[1984]] to illustrate the [[Games Workshop]] RPG ''{{w\|Battlecars}}''.<ref>{{WhiteD}} 53 (May [[1984]]), ''{{w\|Battlecars}}'' advert (p.2)</ref>	+	When the book was republished by Wizard the cover was reworked by Jim Burns. However, this is not an original piece of artwork for the range, the illustration having been used as far back as [[1984]] to illustrate the [[Games Workshop]] RPG ''{{w\|Battlecars}}''.<ref>{{WhiteD}} 53 (May [[1984]]) ''{{w\|Battlecars}}'' advert (p.2)</ref>

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Space Assassin

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:27 GMT

Creation:

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	''"''Space Assassin ''was originally too short and had to be expanded."''<ref name="ACinterview"/>		''"''Space Assassin ''was originally too short and had to be expanded."''<ref name="ACinterview"/>

-	{{Quotation\|''I never had anything to do with the books once they left these shores, and it was always a surprise to see what Puffin had done. For example, the puzzle attached to paragraph 332 in'' Space Assassin ''was as much a mystery to me as to anyone else reading the book. It certainly bore no resemblance to the puzzle I sent with the manuscript.''<ref>[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gamebooks/message/5876 Post 5876 at [[The Gamebook List]] Yahoo! Group]</ref>}}	+	{{Quotation\|''I never had anything to do with the books once they left these shores, and it was always a surprise to see what Puffin had done. For example, the puzzle attached to paragraph 332 in'' Space Assassin ''was as much a mystery to me as to anyone else reading the book. It certainly bore no resemblance to the puzzle I sent with the manuscript.''<ref>[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gamebooks/message/5876 Post 5876 at [[Gamebooks : The Gamebook List]] Yahoo! Group]</ref>}}

	==Mission Briefing==		==Mission Briefing==

Talisman of Death

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	*The world of Orb would go on to feature in the writers' books for the ''{{w\|Way of the Tiger}}'' series of gamebooks.		*The world of Orb would go on to feature in the writers' books for the ''{{w\|Way of the Tiger}}'' series of gamebooks.
	*The villain Tyutchev would reappear in Smith's ''{{w\|Virtual Reality (gamebooks)\|Virtual Reality}}'' book ''{{w\|The Coils of Hate}}''.		*The villain Tyutchev would reappear in Smith's ''{{w\|Virtual Reality (gamebooks)\|Virtual Reality}}'' book ''{{w\|The Coils of Hate}}''.
-	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' #66 (June [[1985]]).

	==Errors==		==Errors==
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		+	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' 66 (June [[1985]]).
	*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff11.txt ''Talisman of Death'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]		*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff11.txt ''Talisman of Death'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]

House of Hell (book)

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:33:40 GMT

Cover and Illustrations:

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	The interior illustrations were by [[Tim Sell]]. There were 30 full page illustrations and 6 [[Incidental Art\|minor repeated illustrations]] scattered throughout the text. The paragraphs with a full page illustration were: 1, 14, 27, 41, 56, 71, 85, 98, 112, 126, 139, 154, 168, 181, 195, 209, 222, 236, 250, 264, 277, 291, 305, 318, 332, 345, 358, 373, 387 and 400.		The interior illustrations were by [[Tim Sell]]. There were 30 full page illustrations and 6 [[Incidental Art\|minor repeated illustrations]] scattered throughout the text. The paragraphs with a full page illustration were: 1, 14, 27, 41, 56, 71, 85, 98, 112, 126, 139, 154, 168, 181, 195, 209, 222, 236, 250, 264, 277, 291, 305, 318, 332, 345, 358, 373, 387 and 400.

-	The original edition of the book (and the ''[[Warlock (magazine)\|Warlock]]'' version as well as that too was illustrated by Tim Sell)<ref>{{Warlock3}} - 44 (reference 142)</ref> contains an illustration that was removed from subsequent printings. The illustration in question accompanied paragraph 264 and depicted a naked woman (with "artfully" arranged coverage) on an altar with blood on it. The result of the removal of the illustration was that paragraphs 255 through to 263 had to be moved about and spaced by additional minor pictures. The illustration was reinstated for the Wizard re-publication.	+	The original edition of the book (and the ''[[Warlock (magazine)\|Warlock]]'' version as well as that too was illustrated by Tim Sell)<ref>{{Warlock3}} - "The House of Hell" (p.44 - reference 142)</ref> contains an illustration that was removed from subsequent printings. The illustration in question accompanied paragraph 264 and depicted a naked woman (with "artfully" arranged coverage) on an altar with blood on it. The result of the removal of the illustration was that paragraphs 255 through to 263 had to be moved about and spaced by additional minor pictures. The illustration was reinstated for the Wizard re-publication.

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	==Reviews==		==Reviews==

-	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' #66 (June [[1985]]).	+	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' 66 (June [[1985]]).
	*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff10.txt ''House of Hell'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]		*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff10.txt ''House of Hell'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]

Caverns of the Snow Witch (book)

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:27:16 GMT

Puffin Edition:

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	For Dave, John, Maurice, Rob, Skye<br>		For Dave, John, Maurice, Rob, Skye<br>
-	and Steve of the Lads' Night Inn	+	and [[Steve Jackson (UK)\|Steve]] of the Lads' Night Inn

	===Wizard Edition===		===Wizard Edition===

Scorpion Swamp (book)

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:25:33 GMT

Intertextual References:

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-	*There is reference to [[Deathtrap Dungeon (dungeon)\|Deathtrap Dungeon]], Baron [[Sukumvit Charavask\|Sukumvit]] and [[Fang]].<ref>{{FF08}} - 359</ref>	+	*There is reference to [[Deathtrap Dungeon (dungeon)\|Deathtrap Dungeon]], Baron [[Sukumvit Charavask\|Sukumvit]] and [[Fang]].<ref>{{FF8}} - 359</ref>

	==Other Media==		==Other Media==

Island of the Lizard King

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:23:01 GMT

Reviews:

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-	*Reviewed by Marcus L. Rowland in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' #53 (May [[1984]]), "Open Box" (p.16-17):	+	*Reviewed by Marcus L. Rowland in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' 53 (May [[1984]]) "Open Box" (p.16-17):

	{{Quotation\|''This book seemed to contain more monsters and less traps than others in the series, and most of the traps seemed to be fair. However it is probably the toughest adventure of this series, since few options allow the adventurer to avoid a fight.''}}		{{Quotation\|''This book seemed to contain more monsters and less traps than others in the series, and most of the traps seemed to be fair. However it is probably the toughest adventure of this series, since few options allow the adventurer to avoid a fight.''}}

Deathtrap Dungeon (book)

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:21:37 GMT

Reviews:

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-	*Reviewed by Marcus L. Rowland in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' #53 (May [[1984]]), "Open Box" (p.16-17):	+	*Reviewed by Marcus L. Rowland in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' 53 (May [[1984]]) "Open Box" (p.16-17):

	{{Quotation\|''I can't describe the creatures found in this dungeon, but the majority are extremely tough. Many of the traps are vicious, and would present real problems in a'' D&D ''adventure. Most are reasonably fair, but some repeat a fault I've found in other books in this series: presenting two or more options without anything to indicate which is correct. This is especially true of the wide selection of foods and potions found in the dungeon, usually without any hint of origin or nature. One food trap is both lethal and extremely funny, and I'm sure it will reappear in many campaigns.''}}		{{Quotation\|''I can't describe the creatures found in this dungeon, but the majority are extremely tough. Many of the traps are vicious, and would present real problems in a'' D&D ''adventure. Most are reasonably fair, but some repeat a fault I've found in other books in this series: presenting two or more options without anything to indicate which is correct. This is especially true of the wide selection of foods and potions found in the dungeon, usually without any hint of origin or nature. One food trap is both lethal and extremely funny, and I'm sure it will reappear in many campaigns.''}}

Starship Traveller

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:17:18 GMT

Reviews:

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-	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' #49 (January [[1984]]) "Open Box" (p.14-15)	+	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' 49 (January [[1984]]) "Open Box" (p.14-15)
	*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff4.txt ''Starship Traveller'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]		*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff4.txt ''Starship Traveller'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]

The Forest of Doom (book)

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:15:28 GMT

Reviews:

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-	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' #42 (June [[1983]]) "Open Box" (p.16-17)	+	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' 42 (June [[1983]]) "Open Box" (p.16-17)
	*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff3.txt ''The Forest of Doom'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]		*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff3.txt ''The Forest of Doom'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]

The Citadel of Chaos (book)

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:14:18 GMT

Reviews:

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-	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' #42 (June [[1983]]) "Open Box" (p.16-17)	+	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' 42 (June [[1983]]) "Open Box" (p.16-17)
	*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff2.txt ''The Citadel of Chaos'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]		*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff2.txt ''The Citadel of Chaos'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]

The Warlock of Firetop Mountain

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:13:27 GMT

Cover and Illustrations:

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	#Price of 28th Impression		#Price of 28th Impression
		+	#Price of 32nd Impression
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	#Free with purchase of ''{{w\|Cartoon Network Comic}}'' issue 68		#Free with purchase of ''{{w\|Cartoon Network Comic}}'' issue 68

Temple of Terror (book)

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:07:12 GMT

Creation:

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	==Creation==		==Creation==

-	''Dragon Master'' is believed to be the working title for ''Temple of Terror''.<ref>The title is mentioned in an advert in ''[[Sorcery!]]'' 3 (''[[The Seven Serpents (book)\|The Seven Serpents]]'').</ref>	+	''Dragon Master'' is believed to be the working title for ''Temple of Terror''.<ref>The [[working title]] is mentioned in an advert in ''[[Sorcery!]]'' 3 (''[[The Seven Serpents (book)\|The Seven Serpents]]'').</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

The Warlock of Firetop Mountain

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:06:41 GMT

Reviews:

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-	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' #36 (December [[1982]]) "Open Box" (p.26-27)	+	*Reviewed in ''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' 36 (December [[1982]]) "Open Box" (p.26-27)
	*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff1.txt ''The Warlock of Firetop Mountain'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]		*[http://user.tninet.se/~wcw454p/docs/ff1.txt ''The Warlock of Firetop Mountain'' at [[FF Reviews Archive]]]

Temple of Terror (book)

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:05:50 GMT

Background:

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-	{{Quotation\|'''''The dark, twisted power of the young Malbordus is reaching its zenith!'''<br><br>All he needs now is to retrieve the five dragon artefacts which have been hidden for centuries in the lost city of Vatos, somewhere in the Desert of Skulls. Each day that passes brings him closer to them and only YOU can stop him! YOUR mission is to reach the lost city before Malbordus and destroy the treasures he seeks. But beware! Each step you take leads you closer to your doom ...<br><br>Two dice, a pencil, and an eraser are all you need for this adventure. YOU decide which route to follow, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.''<ref>''Temple of Terror'' - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}	+	{{Quotation\|'''''The dark, twisted power of the young Malbordus is reaching its zenith!'''<br><br>All he needs now is to retrieve the five dragon artefacts which have been hidden for centuries in the lost city of Vatos, somewhere in the Desert of Skulls. Each day that passes brings him closer to them and only YOU can stop him! YOUR mission is to reach the lost city before Malbordus and destroy the treasures he seeks. But beware! Each step you take leads you closer to your doom ...<br><br>Two dice, a pencil, and an eraser are all you need for this adventure. YOU decide which route to follow, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.''<ref>{{FF14}} - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}

	In this book the player is hired by the [[Good]] [[wizard]] [[Gereth Yaztromo]] and pitted against the [[Evil]] [[Malbordus]], who is poised to gain the power of the [[Dark Elf\|Dark Elves]] and lead an army to conquer [[Allansia]]. All that he requires are the five [[Dragon]] artifacts, which are hidden in the lost city of [[Vatos]] which lies somewhere in the [[Desert of Skulls]], and which the player must locate before the final confrontation with Malbordus.		In this book the player is hired by the [[Good]] [[wizard]] [[Gereth Yaztromo]] and pitted against the [[Evil]] [[Malbordus]], who is poised to gain the power of the [[Dark Elf\|Dark Elves]] and lead an army to conquer [[Allansia]]. All that he requires are the five [[Dragon]] artifacts, which are hidden in the lost city of [[Vatos]] which lies somewhere in the [[Desert of Skulls]], and which the player must locate before the final confrontation with Malbordus.

Titannica Wiki Formatting

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:04:35 GMT

Magazines:

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	:''Warlock'' Issue 3 - p.47		:''Warlock'' Issue 3 - p.47

-	====Other====	+	====''White Dwarf''====

-	To reference a non-''Warlock'' magazine article, use the following:	+	:<nowiki>{{WhiteD}} 42 (June [[1983]]) "Open Box" (p.16-17)</nowiki>
		+
		+	====Other====

-	:<nowiki>''[[White Dwarf (magazine)\|White Dwarf]]'' (#42, June [[1983]]) "Open Box" (p16-17)</nowiki>	+	To reference a non-''Warlock''/''White Dwarf'' magazine article, use the following:

-	where you have magazine title; issue number and month/year of publication in brackets; article title in speech marks; and page numbers in brackets.	+	:<nowiki>''Magazine Title'' 42 (June [[1983]]) "Article title" (p.16-17)</nowiki>

	===Online Article or Message Board Post===		===Online Article or Message Board Post===

Freeway Fighter

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:02:30 GMT

Cover and Illustrations:

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-	{{Quotation\|'''''Devastated by a killer virus, the world you once knew is a wilderness.'''<br><br>Life is lawless and dangerous. Survivors like you either live in scattered, fortified towns, or roam outside as bandits. YOUR mission is to cross the wilderness to the far-distant oil-refinery at San Anglo and bring vital supplies back to the peaceful town of New Hope. Even in the armed Dodge Interceptor you are given, the journey will be wild and perilous. Will YOU survive?''<br><br>Freeway Fighter ''has an extended combat system and a double adventure sheet. All you need is two dice, a pencil and an eraser. YOU decide which way to go, which weapons to use and which dangers to risk!''<ref>''Freeway Fighter'' - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}	+	{{Quotation\|'''''Devastated by a killer virus, the world you once knew is a wilderness.'''<br><br>Life is lawless and dangerous. Survivors like you either live in scattered, fortified towns, or roam outside as bandits. YOUR mission is to cross the wilderness to the far-distant oil-refinery at San Anglo and bring vital supplies back to the peaceful town of New Hope. Even in the armed Dodge Interceptor you are given, the journey will be wild and perilous. Will YOU survive?''<br><br>Freeway Fighter ''has an extended combat system and a double adventure sheet. All you need is two dice, a pencil and an eraser. YOU decide which way to go, which weapons to use and which dangers to risk!''<ref>{{FF13}} - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}

	The story takes places in what appears to be a post-apocalyptic {{w\|America}} (though the country or region is never explicitly stated), dominated by heavily armed muscle cars and lawless nomads; there can be little doubt that the setting draws direct inspiration from the ''{{w\|Mad Max}}'' movies. The player must drive their [[Dodge Interceptor]] across the brutal wastes in order to procure a fresh supply of {{w\|petrol}} for their home, the peaceful settlement of [[New Hope]].		The story takes places in what appears to be a post-apocalyptic {{w\|America}} (though the country or region is never explicitly stated), dominated by heavily armed muscle cars and lawless nomads; there can be little doubt that the setting draws direct inspiration from the ''{{w\|Mad Max}}'' movies. The player must drive their [[Dodge Interceptor]] across the brutal wastes in order to procure a fresh supply of {{w\|petrol}} for their home, the peaceful settlement of [[New Hope]].
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	The original cover of the book was designed and illustrated by [[Jim Burns]].		The original cover of the book was designed and illustrated by [[Jim Burns]].

-	When the book was republished by Wizard the cover was reworked by Jim Burns. However, this is not an original piece of artwork for the range, the illustration having been used as far back as [[1984]] to illustrate the [[Games Workshop]] RPG ''{{w\|Battlecars}}''.<ref>{{WhiteD}} 53 (May [[1984]]), p.2 ''{{w\|Battlecars}}'' advert</ref>	+	When the book was republished by Wizard the cover was reworked by Jim Burns. However, this is not an original piece of artwork for the range, the illustration having been used as far back as [[1984]] to illustrate the [[Games Workshop]] RPG ''{{w\|Battlecars}}''.<ref>{{WhiteD}} 53 (May [[1984]]), ''{{w\|Battlecars}}'' advert (p.2)</ref>

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Space Assassin

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:59:15 GMT

Mission Briefing:

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-	{{Quotation\|'''''A tyrannical despot is bent on destroying the world!'''<br><br>Looming above your home planet is the vast hulk of the starship ''Vandervecken''. Aboard, the crazed scientist Cyrus is planning to unleash a gruesome experiment upon your world, which will destroy all life as it is known, leaving only hideous mutations in its wake. YOU are an assassin, and your mission is to stop him - before it is too late!<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need to make your journey. YOU decide which way to go, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.''}}	+	{{Quotation\|'''''A tyrannical despot is bent on destroying the world!'''<br><br>Looming above your home planet is the vast hulk of the starship ''Vandervecken''. Aboard, the crazed scientist Cyrus is planning to unleash a gruesome experiment upon your world, which will destroy all life as it is known, leaving only hideous mutations in its wake. YOU are an assassin, and your mission is to stop him - before it is too late!<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need to make your journey. YOU decide which way to go, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.''<ref>{{FF12}} - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}

	''Space Assassin'' is the second ''Fighting Fantasy'' book in the science fiction genre, the first being ''[[Starship Traveller]]''. The book places the player on the starship ''[[Vandervecken]]'', where a crazed scientist named [[Cyrus]] plans to unleash a hideous experiment upon the player's homeworld.		''Space Assassin'' is the second ''Fighting Fantasy'' book in the science fiction genre, the first being ''[[Starship Traveller]]''. The book places the player on the starship ''[[Vandervecken]]'', where a crazed scientist named [[Cyrus]] plans to unleash a hideous experiment upon the player's homeworld.

Talisman of Death

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:57:20 GMT

Background:

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-	{{Quotation\|'''''The once-peaceful world of Orb is in terrible danger!'''<br><br>Dark forces are at work to unleash the awesome might of the Evil One, but their plans cannot be completed without the legendary Talisman of Death. YOU are the one who carries the Talisman, and only YOU can stop the Dark forces. YOUR mission is to destroy the Talisman before the dark lord's minions reach you. But beware! Time is running out!<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need to make your journey. YOU decide which way to go, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.''<ref>''Talisman of Death'' - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}	+	{{Quotation\|'''''The once-peaceful world of Orb is in terrible danger!'''<br><br>Dark forces are at work to unleash the awesome might of the Evil One, but their plans cannot be completed without the legendary Talisman of Death. YOU are the one who carries the Talisman, and only YOU can stop the Dark forces. YOUR mission is to destroy the Talisman before the dark lord's minions reach you. But beware! Time is running out!<br><br>Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need to make your journey. YOU decide which way to go, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.''<ref>{{FF11}} - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)</ref>}}

	==How to Fight the Creatures of Orb/Equipment and Potions/Hints on Play==		==How to Fight the Creatures of Orb/Equipment and Potions/Hints on Play==

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Freeway Fighter

Gallicus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:00:02 GMT

Cover and Illustrations:

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-	When the book was republished by Wizard the cover was reworked by Jim Burns.	+	When the book was republished by Wizard the cover was reworked by Jim Burns. However, this is not an original piece of artwork for the range, the illustration having been used as far back as [[1984]] to illustrate the [[Games Workshop]] RPG ''{{w\|Battlecars}}''.<ref>{{WhiteD}} 53 (May [[1984]]), p.2 ''{{w\|Battlecars}}'' advert</ref>

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User:Sunil060902

Sunil060902 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:22:21 GMT

Puffin Editions: Space Assassin arrived :)

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	*(#7) - ''[[Island of the Lizard King]]''		*(#7) - ''[[Island of the Lizard King]]''
	*(#8) - ''[[Scorpion Swamp (book)\|Scorpion Swamp]]''		*(#8) - ''[[Scorpion Swamp (book)\|Scorpion Swamp]]''
		+	*(#12) - ''[[Space Assassin]]''
	*(#13) - ''[[Freeway Fighter]]''		*(#13) - ''[[Freeway Fighter]]''
	*(#15) - ''[[The Rings of Kether]]''		*(#15) - ''[[The Rings of Kether]]''

Starship Traveller

Gallicus — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:10:40 GMT

Further Notes:

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	*The main body of the adventure is made up of only 340 references rather than the usual [[400]]. Three additional references provide the rules for the various types of combat available in the book. (341) deals with for ship-to-ship combat, (342) deals with hand-to-hand combat and (343) deals with phaser combat. Once combat is successfully concluded the player returns to the referring section.		*The main body of the adventure is made up of only 340 references rather than the usual [[400]]. Three additional references provide the rules for the various types of combat available in the book. (341) deals with for ship-to-ship combat, (342) deals with hand-to-hand combat and (343) deals with phaser combat. Once combat is successfully concluded the player returns to the referring section.
	*The book contains many similarities to ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Original Series}}''. The crew uses transporter-like devices to visit planets and both they and the starship have weapons like those seen on ''Star Trek''. The organization of the crew is also reminiscent of that used on the {{w\|television}} series.		*The book contains many similarities to ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Original Series}}''. The crew uses transporter-like devices to visit planets and both they and the starship have weapons like those seen on ''Star Trek''. The organization of the crew is also reminiscent of that used on the {{w\|television}} series.
-	*At the time of publication, a mild controversy arose when it was alleged that the book was intended as a "cash in" on the successful RPG system ''{{w\|Traveller (role-playing game)\|Traveller}}'' (a US-based system that nonetheless used the British spelling rather than the {{w\|American English}} variant). Steve Jackson has stated in interviews that ''Traveller'' was one of his favourite role-playing games.	+	*At the time of publication, a mild controversy arose when it was alleged that the book was intended as a "cash in" on the successful RPG system ''{{w\|Traveller (role-playing game)\|Traveller}}'' (a US-based system that nonetheless used the British spelling rather than the {{w\|American English}} variant). Steve Jackson has stated in interviews that ''Traveller'' was one of his favourite role-playing games. Later Puffin [[Dragon Cover Format]] editions of the book carry the following on the copyright page:
		+
		+	{{Quotation\|''<small>TRAVELLER</small> is a registered trademark of Game Designer's Workshop Inc.<br>This book is not part of the ''Traveller'' series''}}
		+
	*Interestingly, the book has no "Background" section, moving straight from the instruction of gameplay to the opening paragraph.		*Interestingly, the book has no "Background" section, moving straight from the instruction of gameplay to the opening paragraph.
	*Jackson dedicated the book to every single member of [[Games Workshop]] (at the time). Additionally, several of the staff were written into the adventure as characters whose names were based on [[Games Workshop]] people.<ref>25th Anniversary Edition of {{FF1}} - 225</ref> For example, the [[Dar-Villian]]s are named for [[Peter Darvill-Evans]]. And a character named [[Shekou]] makes an appearance as a [[hunchback]] in Jackson's later gamebook ''[[House of Hell (book)\|House of Hell]]''.		*Jackson dedicated the book to every single member of [[Games Workshop]] (at the time). Additionally, several of the staff were written into the adventure as characters whose names were based on [[Games Workshop]] people.<ref>25th Anniversary Edition of {{FF1}} - 225</ref> For example, the [[Dar-Villian]]s are named for [[Peter Darvill-Evans]]. And a character named [[Shekou]] makes an appearance as a [[hunchback]] in Jackson's later gamebook ''[[House of Hell (book)\|House of Hell]]''.

Passages of Peril

Gallicus — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:53:38 GMT

Background:

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	==Background==		==Background==

-	{{Quotation\|''You are hired by the townspeople of Oakbridge to take car of a giant named Grimbald who is terrorising them.''<ref>[[AMYLASE]]</ref>}}	+	{{Quotation\|''You are hired by the townspeople of Oakbridge to take care of a giant named Grimbald who is terrorising them.''<ref>[[AMYLASE]]</ref>}}

	==Rules==		==Rules==

User talk:Gallicus

Nedueb — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:42:33 GMT

Spamming:

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	Hi Alex, dunno about the reasons for the increase in spamming - it seems kinda bot-ish. I check the recent updates everyday, and if I do see something it only takes a minute or so to delete and block. Ken may know more.([[User:Greyarea13\|Greyarea13]] 05:39, November 17, 2009 (UTC))		Hi Alex, dunno about the reasons for the increase in spamming - it seems kinda bot-ish. I check the recent updates everyday, and if I do see something it only takes a minute or so to delete and block. Ken may know more.([[User:Greyarea13\|Greyarea13]] 05:39, November 17, 2009 (UTC))
		+	:I have been very quiet on the wiki recently. I have no access to wikia during the day (it is a banned site) hence not even a lunch time browse. Re the spamming, I think it may be due to a higher profile. A few weeks ago I did a few things to raise the Titannica profile (frustratingly a search for Fighting Fantasy on google did not find us, although we are in the top ten for all other search engines, but a search for almost all Fighting Fantasy related entries brings Titannica out as a top option). Anyway, now even a google search for Fighting Fantasy will result in a page 6 reference to Titannica. The increase in profile will hopefully draw more contributors. The inevitable spamming increase will hopefully be easy to manage and be more than offset by fresh input by a greater population of contributors.[[User:Nedueb\|Nedueb]] 00:42, November 20, 2009 (UTC)

Passages of Peril

Dogape — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:37:21 GMT

Earlier publication date

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	\| coverillustrator=<small>N/A</small>		\| coverillustrator=<small>N/A</small>
-	\| year=[[2005]]	+	\| year=[[2003]]
	\| prevbookp=<small>N/A</small>		\| prevbookp=<small>N/A</small>
	\| nextbookp=<small>N/A</small>		\| nextbookp=<small>N/A</small>
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-	'''''Passages of Peril''''' was a [[Fan Written Fighting Fantasy\|fan written]] ''[[Fighting Fantasy]]'' adventure by [[John Churchill]]. It was first published online in [[2005]].	+	'''''Passages of Peril''''' is a [[Fan Written Fighting Fantasy\|fan written]] ''[[Fighting Fantasy]]'' adventure by [[John Churchill]]. It was published online in [[2003]] at [[Advancedfightingfantasy.com]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20030726120554/http://advancedfightingfantasy.com/amateur1.htm Advancedfightingfantasy.com archive (26/7/03)]</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

Foulbrood River

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	Strange currents and tides affect this river, for although the river most certainly runs from the north-east down to the [[Western Ocean\|ocean in the West]], it has been known for people to be swept upstream. Whether this is a result of the [[magic]] of the [[Masters of Scorpion Swamp]], or whether the innate magic of the [[Swamps, Bogs and Mires of Titan\|swamp]] is to blame is unknown by [[scholar]]s. Within the swamp the Foulbrood is almost impossible to cross save via a great stone bridge, known by some as [[Eagle's Bridge]].		Strange currents and tides affect this river, for although the river most certainly runs from the north-east down to the [[Western Ocean\|ocean in the West]], it has been known for people to be swept upstream. Whether this is a result of the [[magic]] of the [[Masters of Scorpion Swamp]], or whether the innate magic of the [[Swamps, Bogs and Mires of Titan\|swamp]] is to blame is unknown by [[scholar]]s. Within the swamp the Foulbrood is almost impossible to cross save via a great stone bridge, known by some as [[Eagle's Bridge]].
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		+	==Further Notes==

	*In ''[[Scorpion Swamp (book)\|Scorpion Swamp]]'', the [[Foulbrood River]] flows west to east.<ref>{{FF8}} - 339, 369</ref> In the map of [[Khul]] in ''[[Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World]]'', the river flows north-east to south-west.<ref>{{Titan}} - 23/??</ref>		*In ''[[Scorpion Swamp (book)\|Scorpion Swamp]]'', the [[Foulbrood River]] flows west to east.<ref>{{FF8}} - 339, 369</ref> In the map of [[Khul]] in ''[[Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World]]'', the river flows north-east to south-west.<ref>{{Titan}} - 23/??</ref>

Prison of Pestilence

Gallicus — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:27:13 GMT

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	===Unique Rules===		===Unique Rules===

-	*The introduction hints that you may acquire magic abilities, but does not provide any details. It is not until quite a way into the game that the player is required to generate a <span style="font-variant:small-caps;text-transform:lowercase">MAGIC</span> attribute, and is given a list of possible spells. Possession of certain objects enables additional spells to be cast.	+	*The introduction hints that you may acquire magic abilities, but does not provide any details. It is not until quite a way into the game that the player is required to generate a <span style="font-variant:small-caps;text-transform:lowercase">magic</span> attribute, and is given a list of possible spells. Possession of certain objects enables additional spells to be cast.
	*There are limitations placed on the number of objects that can be carried or worn.		*There are limitations placed on the number of objects that can be carried or worn.

Prison of Pestilence

Dogape — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:12:17 GMT

Rules, link to version that has them

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-	'''''Prison of Pestilence''''' was a [[Fan Written Fighting Fantasy\|fan written]] ''[[Fighting Fantasy]]'' adventure by [[Robert Douglas]]. It was published online in [[2000]] at [[Fightingfantasy.com (original)\|Fightingfantasy.com]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20010208075955/fightingfantasy.com/index2.htm FightingFantasy.com What's New (4/21/2000)]</ref>	+	'''''Prison of Pestilence''''' is a [[Fan Written Fighting Fantasy\|fan written]] ''[[Fighting Fantasy]]'' adventure by [[Robert Douglas]]. It was published online in [[2000]] at [[Fightingfantasy.com (original)\|Fightingfantasy.com]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20010208075955/fightingfantasy.com/index2.htm FightingFantasy.com What's New (4/21/2000)]</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
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	The adventure in general follows the original rules set down in ''[[The Warlock of Firetop Mountain (book)\|The Warlock of Firetop Mountain]]''. ''(see [[Game System]])''		The adventure in general follows the original rules set down in ''[[The Warlock of Firetop Mountain (book)\|The Warlock of Firetop Mountain]]''. ''(see [[Game System]])''
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		+	===Unique Rules===
		+
		+	*The introduction hints that you may acquire magic abilities, but does not provide any details. It is not until quite a way into the game that the player is required to generate a <span style="font-variant:small-caps;text-transform:lowercase">MAGIC</span> attribute, and is given a list of possible spells. Possession of certain objects enables additional spells to be cast.
		+	*There are limitations placed on the number of objects that can be carried or worn.

	===Equipment List===		===Equipment List===

-	As you begin as a prisoner it is assumed, since no rules are in evidence, that the player begins with no equipment.	+	As you are a prisoner you start with no weapons, food or equipment, but you do have a backpack.

	==Main Characters==		==Main Characters==
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	==External Links==		==External Links==

		+	*[http://web.archive.org/web/20001029074606/http://www.fightingfantasy.com/amat/prison.htm HTML version] at archive of [[Fightingfantasy.com (original)\|FightingFantasy.com]]
	*[http://www.shadowvault.net/Prison%20of%20Pestilence.zip Word version at] [[Shadow Vault Website]]		*[http://www.shadowvault.net/Prison%20of%20Pestilence.zip Word version at] [[Shadow Vault Website]]

Foulbrood River

Paltogue — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:28:25 GMT

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	Strange currents and tides affect this river, for although the river most certainly runs from the north-east down to the [[Western Ocean\|ocean in the West]], it has been known for people to be swept upstream. Whether this is a result of the [[magic]] of the [[Masters of Scorpion Swamp]], or whether the innate magic of the [[Swamps, Bogs and Mires of Titan\|swamp]] is to blame is unknown by [[scholar]]s. Within the swamp the Foulbrood is almost impossible to cross save via a great stone bridge, known by some as [[Eagle's Bridge]].		Strange currents and tides affect this river, for although the river most certainly runs from the north-east down to the [[Western Ocean\|ocean in the West]], it has been known for people to be swept upstream. Whether this is a result of the [[magic]] of the [[Masters of Scorpion Swamp]], or whether the innate magic of the [[Swamps, Bogs and Mires of Titan\|swamp]] is to blame is unknown by [[scholar]]s. Within the swamp the Foulbrood is almost impossible to cross save via a great stone bridge, known by some as [[Eagle's Bridge]].
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		+	*In ''[[Scorpion Swamp (book)\|Scorpion Swamp]]'', the [[Foulbrood River]] flows west to east.<ref>{{FF8}} - 339, 369</ref> In the map of [[Khul]] in ''[[Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World]]'', the river flows north-east to south-west.<ref>{{Titan}} - 23/??</ref>

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	{{main\|The House of Hell}}		{{main\|The House of Hell}}

-	A [[Mini-FF\|short version]] of the adventure was first published in [[Warlock Magazine Issue 3\|Issue 3]] of ''[[Warlock (magazine)\|Warlock]]'', and titled ''[[The House of Hell]]''. It was made up of [[400\|185]] references and the adventure was altered for the shorter version<ref>The "Fighting Fantasy News" section makes it clear that the adventure (and ''[[Caverns of the Snow Witch (mini-ff)\|Caverns of the Snow Witch]]'' which preceded it) was always planned as a [[gamebook]] and simply shortened and modified for use in the [[Warlock (magazine)\|magazine]]: ''[They] were originally intended to be the next two gamebooks, but we decided to give readers a taste of what was to come by publishing shortened versions in the magazine. The full adventures, which are very different from the'' Warlock ''versions – and twice as long – have been completed.'' ({{Warlock3}} - 4)</ref> with quite a few of the gamebook references modified.<ref>Speaking of the ''Warlock'' version: ''The rooms have been jumbled, there are some cunning secret passages to find and the important clues are in totally different places.'' ({{Warlock3}} - 4)</ref>	+	A [[Mini-FF\|short version]] of the adventure was first published in [[Warlock Magazine Issue 3\|Issue 3]] of ''[[Warlock (magazine)\|Warlock]]'', and titled ''[[The House of Hell]]''. It was made up of [[400\|185]] references and the adventure was altered for the shorter version<ref>The "Fighting Fantasy News" section makes it clear that the adventure (and ''[[Caverns of the Snow Witch (mini-ff)\|Caverns of the Snow Witch]]'' which preceded it) was always planned as a [[gamebook]] and simply shortened and modified for use in the [[Warlock (magazine)\|magazine]]: ''[They] were originally intended to be the next two gamebooks, but we decided to give readers a taste of what was to come by publishing shortened versions in the magazine. The full adventures, which are very different from the'' Warlock ''versions – and twice as long – have been completed.'' ({{Warlock3}} - "Fighting Fantasy News" (p.4))</ref> with quite a few of the gamebook references modified.<ref>Speaking of the ''Warlock'' version: ''The rooms have been jumbled, there are some cunning secret passages to find and the important clues are in totally different places.'' ({{Warlock3}} - "Fighting Fantasy News" (p.4))</ref>

	Although his artwork now appears on the cover for ''[[The Citadel of Chaos (book)\|The Citadel of Chaos]]'', ''House of Hell'' was [[Ian Miller]]'s first work for the ''Fighting Fantasy'' series with Steve Jackson signing him up through approaching Millar's agent at the time (Young Artists).<ref name="IMinterview">[http://web.archive.org/web/20020920234623/www.advancedfightingfantasy.com/interviews16b.htm Interview with [[Ian Miller]] at the Internet Archive record of [[Advancedfightingfantasy.com]]]</ref>		Although his artwork now appears on the cover for ''[[The Citadel of Chaos (book)\|The Citadel of Chaos]]'', ''House of Hell'' was [[Ian Miller]]'s first work for the ''Fighting Fantasy'' series with Steve Jackson signing him up through approaching Millar's agent at the time (Young Artists).<ref name="IMinterview">[http://web.archive.org/web/20020920234623/www.advancedfightingfantasy.com/interviews16b.htm Interview with [[Ian Miller]] at the Internet Archive record of [[Advancedfightingfantasy.com]]]</ref>