The Ultimate ST Game
I realised some time ago that I would never find a copy of Dungeon Master at a reasonable price or in decent condition (and certainly not both). So, I hate to admit this but I gave up searching years ago! However, I have since chanced upon what I consider an oddity. I don't mean the software, but rather the fact that I’ve managed to find something most people would have likely left to gather dust in their attic.
The Dungeon Master Editor was released in 1988 by Edward Penman for Softex. I remember seeing adverts for it in magazines like ST Format, but it was something that passed me by at the time. Only now, looking back, do these things excite, fascinate, and captivate me beyond words! (the wife says I'm a weirdo)
Well, hold onto your hats because I actually own the real thing! This surprises me, as I would have thought it lost to time - in its physical form. I have The Way of the Firestaff, the editor’s manual, and the floppy disk. Not only that, but I also bought the floppy disk and manual for Dungeon Master. Granted, it’s not boxed, so incomplete, but I’m still thrilled. I guess that is a meagre consolation - but a damn fine one at that!
The software can be downloaded at Atari Legend and Atarimania. Also, the Dungeon Master Encyclopaedia website has scans and more information about the Editor. So, a cynic might question why I bought this product. Let's be honest, nothing beats the feeling of holding the originals. So I am one happy bunny!
Okay, I have taken a few photos of my precious warez...
The game is definitely not cheap in an auction I've seen prices get ridiculous. With a bit of patience I got a hard copy with a box not in bad condition but no where near mint, and instructions in an auction for £25. I'd say that was a good price... Saqab from Atari Basement
ReplyDeleteThat's it, I'm being unrealistic really. Everytime a boxed copy appears, it's squashed and ripped... And expensive too! I just can't justify it - because i'm a miserable tight sod ha!
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