Axe

AXE - TOP TEN



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INLAY - Written by Michael Bruhn - 7/3/98

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Axe is based upon the Science Fiction classic, Axe: A Tale of Carthelion by

Frank Oliver. Barrin & Mirriam, a young brother and his sister are pitched

headlong into a deadly battle against the forces that do evil within the

walls of Lochgor.

You take on the role of Barrin and must track down the city of Lochgor and

its evil inhabitants by using all your cunning and by interacting and com-

municating with your allies.



CONTROLS

Axe has a single key control method.

Key 0 is your enter key. Watch the cursor at the top left hand corner, it

has three main modes.

C: - Command mode for single key commands

t: - Talk mode for questions and written commands

A: - A Computer or general answer



The computer will select these modes. You may override the computer except

when you are given a specific choice.



Key 1 To enter Command mode. This key will also remove all text from the top

of the screen, except for your heading - for fast readers.

Key 2 To enter talk mode.

Key 0 this is your enter key in talk mode.

Key 9 Delete



Quick Commands

A Approach B Back off C Change Vantage point D Drink E Go East

H Help I Investigate K Kill L Look for friends N North Q Question

R Rest S South W West



Note - None of these commands are mimicked in talk mode, however the talk

mode can perform all active functions and more, e.g. to approach simply write

move closer.



When talking to characters talk normally e.g. -

M: Greetings Barrin t: hi Mirriam

M: Which direction do you head t: north



Questions can be useful & the answer service A: gives helpful hints written

in capitals.



Load and Save are normal talk commands which function outside built up areas.

Save saves to tape and to memory. Normally if you get yourself killed two

presses of any key will restart the game. However, if you have used the save

facility the game will restart where you last saved. You cannot reimburse

your finances by using this option.