Escape from the Forbidden City by peter edwards

Fantasy

Quest

Can you overcome the difficulties and dangers of the Forbidden City and make your escape?

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Comment peter edwards

22 Nov 2022

Exellinor, you have obviously spoken to the Princess or you wouldn’t have known who she was! She may know something about the cave. Ask her…

Comment peter edwards

22 Nov 2022

Exellinor,
Just seen your last. Been a while since I played my own game. Give me a little time to consider your predicament and I’ll get back to you. If you figure it out yourself meanwhile, let me know and I’ll relax!

Comment Exellinor

17 Nov 2022

Never mind, I got past it. Now I just need to figure out what to do with the princess after I unchained her. 😐

Comment Exellinor

17 Nov 2022

I stopped playing this game, but now I'm back, and restarted, and again:
> throw piece of quartz
Error running script: Error compiling expression 'piece of quartz': Unknown object or variable 'piece of quartz'
I don't know what's going on, maybe your script is flawed?
Or maybe I'm using the wrong command. (the most probable thing lol)
-Exellinor

Comment peter edwards

12 May 2022

That’s a relief, Exellinor. Good luck with the rest. Ask if you need any more help!

Comment Exellinor

10 May 2022

Oh, sorry for bothering you! It started working again, I think it was because I was playing on a mobile device at the time. Thanks though!😄

Comment peter edwards

09 May 2022

Excellinor,
I fear I am at a loss. I checked the game, played it over again, and cannot find what you did wrong. The words “quartz” and “piece of quartz” are synonymous, and you should be able to throw it or drop it with no trouble. I don’t suppose you may have slipped in a typo…?
If you’ve solved the problem, let me know and I’ll stop worrying!
Peter

Comment Exellinor

13 Apr 2022

Okay, I figured it out but now when I try to throw the quartz, it says "Error running script: Error compiling expression 'piece of quartz': Unknown object or variable 'piece of quartz'"
I don't know what to do!
Please help.
-Exellinor

Comment Exellinor

13 Apr 2022

Okay, I got down the well but...nothing. I have no idea what to do now! Please help somebody.
Thank you,
Exellinor
:-) :-)

Comment Exellinor

01 Apr 2022

Help stuck. I'm in the well room and I think I have to go down the well but I don't know the right command. Could somebody please help? Thank you in advance. :)

Review SilverStone the dragon

21 Aug 2019

It's OK but a little...well...BORING! Maybe make it more exciting?!

Comment peter edwards

12 Apr 2019

Joshadow,
There are several bits of paper. Reading the paper tells you what you have to do. As for the gloves, there is somewhere where you’ll need to wear them to avoid discomfort. You have suggested breaking down the wooden door. Think how you might do it. If I have to tell you, you’ll kick yourself!
Ask again if you get stuck. Good luck.
Peter

Comment Joshadow

12 Apr 2019

I have a piece of paper and gloves. I went into every single spot, but I don't know what to to with the gloves or paper. Do I break down the wooden door?

Comment peter edwards

27 Nov 2018

DarkShadow,
You’re not dumb! The game is designed to be a challenge. When you climbed down the tree you may have found something that had been dislodged during your scrambling. Ask the gardener about it. He will also have given you a hint, when you asked him about the city, about something you should look for in the forest.
Good luck
Peter

Comment DarkShadow8480

26 Nov 2018

Sorry for the misspelling...like i said, im dumb.

Comment DarkShadow8480

26 Nov 2018

Hey peteredwards,
I need help again...what exactly do you do after you have asked the gardener about the city? I have read some comments about how the gardener gives you a piece of paper, but I have no idea what to do next. I feel so dumb. It feels like im missing a huge thing that is extremely obvious....

Comment peter edwards

22 Nov 2018

DarkShadow,
Well done for getting so far. Now you have given the gardener that which he had lost, he is much happier, and more likely to respond to questions about the city.
If you need more help. please don't hesitate to ask.
Peter

Comment DarkShadow8480

22 Nov 2018

Hello, peter edwards,
I am new to textadventures and need help in your game! Its amazing so far but im really confused about what to do after i have given the gardener the thing he was looking for... what exactly do i look for or do next? I have looked around the places and cant seem to find anything...

Comment peter edwards

11 Mar 2018

Jovie,
Don’t worry about the snake yet. Complete phase 1, and all will become clear! Glad you’re enjoying it. If you need further hints, don’t hesitate to ask.
Good luck,
Peter

Comment Jovvie

11 Mar 2018

How do you move the snake

Comment Jovvie

11 Mar 2018

It’s really good.

Review Jovvie

11 Mar 2018

I am starting to figure it out.

Comment Jovvie

11 Mar 2018

I tried for a bit and I don’t know how to collect anything or where to go. I type in commands to search things but it just says “I do not understand your command” or “you cannot go there” or “you cannot do that here. I am only on phase 1. Can I have a hint of what to do first?

Comment archerqueen08

11 Feb 2018

Ahh nice word choice! Thanks! I figured it out now :D

Comment peter edwards

11 Feb 2018

Archerqueen,
You need to “something” door!
I’ll tell you if you like, but you’ll kick yourself...
Peter

Comment archerqueen08

11 Feb 2018

It's old and shaky, so I tried to break it but it didn't work. I've tried to smash it too. Am I using the wrong commands?

Comment peter edwards

10 Feb 2018

Sorry, I mean “its weakness”! (My computer put in the incorrect apostrophe and I didn’t notice).

Comment peter edwards

10 Feb 2018

Archerqueen,
You have examined the door and lock and,I am sure, have recognised it’s weakness. Direct action now needed! Ask again if the answer doesn’t kick in. The brick is not required for this, but will come in useful later.
May be worth saving soon, before taking any risks!
Phase one nearly completed...
Good luck,
Peter

Comment archerqueen08

10 Feb 2018

I'm really stuck XD. I've unlocked the temple but can't find the jewel, I've been to the apothecary but can't buy anything and I don't know what to do with this brick!! I think it's related to the old wooden door somehow.....

Comment peter edwards

29 Dec 2017

Catherine123,
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Happy new year!
Peter

Review catherine123

29 Dec 2017

Pretty good!

Comment frankpoole736

09 Sep 2017

why comic sans WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
0/10 would not comic sans again

Comment The Dark Knight

14 Aug 2017

It's like Zork, thats all I think

Review GameofChocolate

04 Jul 2017

So I woke up... can't look at anything, can't go in directions, I don't even know what's around my person. I gave up.

Comment peter edwards

08 Jun 2017

Dear J.Rankin,
Just type 'give ring to gardener'.
Ask again if more aid needed. Always ready to help. Good luck!
Peter

Comment J.Rankin

08 Jun 2017

How do I give the Gardener his ring, ive tried "give Gardener his ring" ive asked him about everything

Comment scotts6931

19 May 2017

COMIC SANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love comic sans

Comment peter edwards

18 May 2017

Capital4,
You are on the right track, but the answer to to dealing with the rope lies closer at hand.
Peter

Comment capital4

18 May 2017

Sorry Peter, your games are spectacular but I was just pounding my head over some of these puzzles. I've finished the second riddle and am stuck on the boat. From the other comments I feel like there is a way to get more than just quartz from the flinty ground so I can cut the boat rope, but I'm stuck.

Comment peter edwards

17 May 2017

Hi capital4,
No walk through, I'm afraid! If you have any specific problem, do ask. I try to keep an eye on my adventurers!
The apothecary is far from useless. You can ask him about his products, and he is quite accommodating if you change your mind...
Good luck,
Peter

Comment capital4

17 May 2017

just kidding, i opened the box. But I would like to know if there are more hints available.

Comment capital4

17 May 2017

Is there a full walkthrough available somewhere? I have been trying to get the apothecary to say something useful and to use my coin to buy something but he is useless.

Comment peter edwards

27 Apr 2017

Hi freshman,
Just a hint for now. You need the wyrm pill, blowpipe - and timing! If you need more help, please ask.
Peter

Comment freshman92

27 Apr 2017

i have literally no idea how to kill the dragon, my inventory has 3x Paper, gloves, temple key, wyrm pill, flint, blowpipe, hairpin and a dart. I can't find how to use the pill. Using it as every action before i get roasted, as well as blowing the blow pipe. cant throw it, cant give it to the dragon. Would love a bit of help.

Comment peter edwards

17 Apr 2017

Hi Arroa,
Haven't come across this problem before. I don't think it's a bug. Playing offline is often a better idea, I find, with any game. Hope you manage to enjoy the adventure!
Peter

Comment Arroa

16 Apr 2017

Hi sometimes it freezes when I put a command in and wont unfreeze again is it just me or is this a bug? Thats playing it online. Maybe i should download it.

Comment peter edwards

07 Mar 2017

Buglet fixed!

Comment peter edwards

07 Mar 2017

Hi jimbrock,
Glad you're enjoying the game. And thanks for pointing out the bug. I shall attend to it soonest!
Good luck in the caves. Ask for help if you need it, though you've come so far I imagine you won't!
Peter

Comment jimbrock

07 Mar 2017

Hi, enjoying the game.

Just noticed a very minor buglet. If you examine the waterfall more than once, you get several "Souths" to choose from.

Jim

Comment peter edwards

11 Feb 2017

Space Robot,
Glad you're enjoying the game. Good luck with phase two. I'm here to help if you get stuck!
Peter

Comment Space Robot

11 Feb 2017

Haha, thank you so much! I've tried every variant of that command, but not that one :P This is a great game, by the way :) Really fun!

Comment peter edwards

11 Feb 2017

Space Robot,

*********SPOILER**********

"Put jewel in socket" will do it!
Peter.

Comment Space Robot

11 Feb 2017

Yeah, I know what I'm supposed to do, but all the commands I've tried haven't worked. What am I supposed to enter? XP

Comment peter edwards

10 Feb 2017

Hi Space Robot,
You have examined the statue. I assume you have examined the jewel. Do you see a connection? (Don't use the "use with" command. This is much more logical and straightforward!)
If you need more hints just ask...
Peter

Comment Space Robot

10 Feb 2017

Stuck in the temple. I know you're supposed to use the jewel, but I'm having trouble... I looked at the statue. Now what? :P

Comment peter edwards

23 Jan 2017

benergize,
I'm glad you're enjoying the game. I'm afraid I'm a little old-fashioned in that I feel that searching for the right action to achieve something is part of the puzzle. Be honest, didn't you get a bit of a kick when you found how to open the door eventually?
Peter

Comment benergize

22 Jan 2017

Took me foreeeeever to get past that door. I wish the parser was a little more forgiving with what action you try and use to get past it, but otherwise this game is fantastic.

Comment KingKallan

14 Jan 2017

Thanks for your help! I'll do that now.

Comment peter edwards

13 Jan 2017

KingKallan,
Now the gardener has his ring you'll find him far more communicative. Ask him about things - e.g. the city amongst other things...
Peter

Comment KingKallan

13 Jan 2017

Thanks so much, I gave the ring to the man! Now I need to find what to do next....

Comment peter edwards

13 Jan 2017

KingKallan,
It's not the coin - you'll need that later. You'll find something else in the park. When you find it, throw it when you encounter the magpie.
Peter

Comment KingKallan

13 Jan 2017

Thanks, but I still can't get the magpie to move, I used the gold coin but that didn't work. Is there a command that I'm not using? I don't have anything else shiny.

Comment peter edwards

12 Jan 2017

M
Hi. KingKallan,

Glad you're enjoying "City".

Magpies like bright shining things. If you can find something to distract it...
Ask again if you need to.

Peter

Comment KingKallan

12 Jan 2017

Hey Peter, great game so far! I'm a bit stuck though, and your help would be very appreciated. I am stuck as to how to get the ring and move the magpie. I ate the bark but that didn't work. I have bought wym from the shop and I have talked to the gardener, but still I can't figure it out!

Comment peter edwards

25 Dec 2016

salehussain,
Simply give poudre to man!
Merry Christmas!
Peter

Comment salehahussain

25 Dec 2016

I purchased flee poudre accidently. How do i return it and get wyrm pill. I suspect it would be useful

Comment peter edwards

19 Dec 2016

wedstrom,
Our comments have crossed!

Comment peter edwards

19 Dec 2016

wedstrom,
Now you have given the gardener his ring, he is willing to give you essential information. You need to ask him about things. See my advice to VoraciousCutie below.
Peter

Comment wedstrom

19 Dec 2016

Never mind! Examine the old beech! And remember to use your "feel" ings!

Comment wedstrom

19 Dec 2016

Totally stuck after giving ring to gardener! Have gold coin, have tried purchasing different items from apothecary, but all locations seem to be complete!

Comment peter edwards

12 Dec 2016

VoraciousCutie,
Glad you're enjoying the adventure! If you need any more guidance, I'm here to help! One thing - although you've already given the ring to the gardener, it would still be helpful to ask him about where he lost it! He can also tell you something about the city.
Peter

Comment VoraciousCutie

12 Dec 2016

Peter,
Thanks for the heads up and speedy response, I figured I just didn't have the right command! In fact after leaving that comment I figured out the ask command, but I'm still stuck! A bit more exploring and hopefully I'll find something... Why am I able to look at the roots of that tree... hmmmmm.. well I'm sure I'll figure it out!

Actually I didn't talk to him, I saw that he was sad and having tried giving him every item in my inventory to no avail, after finding the ring i decided to try it as well.
Thanks again,
Voracious

PS npc stands for "non-player character" its term used while talking about many video games.

Comment peter edwards

12 Dec 2016

VoraciousCutie,
You can get sometimes information from people by using the format "Ask [NAME] about [SOMETHING]". For example, you may want to know more about the city...
Thinking about it, you must already have asked the gardener about why he looked sad so you knew you had to give him the ring!
Good hunting.
Peter
PS what's an "npc"?

Comment VoraciousCutie

12 Dec 2016

Hello, I'm playing through the game and I've gotten myself stuck. I'm not used to this game type and I'm new to the site.

I've gotten myself (with a bit of help from comments) to the ring and fountain. I've gotten the ring and gave it back to the gardener, but he simply will not talk to me! The npc's aren't talking to me at all actually. I'm typing the command "Speak to [NAME]" ... am I doing something wrong?

Review loza14

03 Dec 2016

Very nice game but a bit confusing to finish. I couldn't do it without this comments.
It was hard to use the right verbs soumetimes, e.g. to open the lock to free the princess!
Also it was very confusing to understand what to do in the well - I had no idea that I was sitting in the water and I needed some weight to go down. Nothing in the text says that.
But anyway with some hints from the comments I was able to finish that.
Thanks for fun!

Comment peter edwards

02 Dec 2016

In what way are you stuck, mikalis? Also, if you tell me your inventory I may be able to help better.
Enjoy the adventure, and good luck!
Peter

Comment mikalis

02 Dec 2016

Stuck on the princess...

Comment peter edwards

02 Dec 2016

mikalis,
When you save a game (any Quest game - this is not just a "Forbidden City" function) and later return to it, you will find two options in place of the usual "Play Online" button. They are "Play (Resume)" , and "Restart". "Play (Resume)" will restore your saved game.
These buttons only appear if you have refreshed your page, or left it and then returned to it.
If you saved from a downloaded game, you will have given the file a name. Double click on its icon and you're in!
Hope you enjoy the adventure!
Peter

Comment mikalis

02 Dec 2016

How do I restore a saved game?

Comment peter edwards

21 Nov 2016

Hi GoomFrudlah,
Delighted that you like my adventures! I have to admit that I don't really know what Twitch is! If it means that more people will enjoy the adventures, I'm very happy for you to go ahead.
Peter

Comment GoomFrudlah

21 Nov 2016

Hey thanks for the reply Peter! I love your stories! Can I have permission for me and my friend to stream a few of your stories on Twitch? We don't have a lot of followers, but we still want to play them.

Comment peter edwards

21 Nov 2016

GoomFrudlah,
What you need to do next is dangerous, so I strongly advise you to "save" first!
Examine what you see in the room, then push something. I'll give you more specific advice if you wish, but you may want to try things out first.
Good luck, and ask again if you need to.
Peter

Comment GoomFrudlah

20 Nov 2016

I am stuck at the well. I have the brick and the key, and I have no idea what to do.

Comment peter edwards

18 Nov 2016

Well done for succeeding, Floranovae,
Thank you for your review - it's always gratifying when someone enjoys a game!
I was glad to help you, but I know how much more satisfying it is when you find a solution on your own!
Peter

Review Floranovae

17 Nov 2016

Challenging! But lots of fun.

Comment Floranovae

17 Nov 2016

nevermind! I finished on my own. Thanks for your help. Lovely game!

Comment Floranovae

17 Nov 2016

3 pieces of paper, gardening gloves, temple key, flint, blowpipe, and a dart. thought i could be clever and break the dart to use as a pick but no luck.

Comment peter edwards

17 Nov 2016

Well done, Floranovae - you've come a long way since your last comment! You have the right idea about how to free the princess. What you need to use on the lock is not far away. What is your inventory?
Good luck,
Peter

Comment Floranovae

17 Nov 2016

Thanks for your help! I'm trying to pick the lock to free the princess, but nothing in my inventory is doing the trick. Am i missing something?

Comment peter edwards

16 Nov 2016

Hello Floanovae,
Have you found a key yet? If you have, simply "open doors" will do it!
Peter

Comment Floranovae

16 Nov 2016

Having some trouble entering the temple.

Comment peter edwards

12 Oct 2016

Jfulls002,
Thank you very much for your kind comments and review. I'm very glad you enjoyed the adventure, and survived the dragon!
Peter

Review Jfulls002

12 Oct 2016

fantastic overall

Comment Jfulls002

12 Oct 2016

thanks! I loved the game, it had great storytelling, very logical when you think things through, and great gameplay overall

Comment peter edwards

11 Oct 2016

Jfulls002,
Remembering that "wyrm" is another name for a dragon, the wyrm pill is what you need. BUT - timing is everything! If you need more help, just ask. I'm delighted to help.
Peter

Comment Jfulls002

11 Oct 2016

nvm last comment, but i am now stuck with the dragon. any tips? blowing the dart doesn't work, it doesn't want the pill, and the poison doesn't work...

Comment Jfulls002

11 Oct 2016

what command do you use to restore a savegame

Comment peter edwards

04 Oct 2016

Thank you, Yellowfellow, for your kind review. I'm genuinely delighted that you enjoyed the game, and hope you will like the others. I'll always be ready to help if necessary!
Peter

Review YELLOWFELLOW

04 Oct 2016

I really enjoyed the game! The puzzles were straightforward and could be solved after putting some thought to them(except perhaps, finding the rugbug). I found the game to be of a good length, neither too long nor too short. I will definitely check out more of Peter Edwards' games!

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

04 Oct 2016

I'm done! Amazing game! Thanks for the help! :)

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

03 Oct 2016

-_- I feel dumb. I had tried so hard with the brick, sure that I had to break the door or something....thanks for the speedy replies by the way! I hope I can find my way on my own from here on out!

Comment peter edwards

03 Oct 2016

Yellowfellow,
With this door, you have to recognise that it's old and shaky. Be firm! You'll kick yourself if you have to be told the way!
Let me know how you get on.

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

03 Oct 2016

a way to get in*

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

03 Oct 2016

that's the thing, I haven't made it to the well yet. I'm still stuck outside the wooden door. I'm sure it's easy to get in, but I can't seem to find a way to get it!

Comment peter edwards

03 Oct 2016

Yellowfellow,
The next thing you have to do is concerned with the wall round the well. Beware! You are strongly advised to "save" before taking any risks!
Ask again if you need more help...
Peter

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

03 Oct 2016

I seem to be stuck. I'm sure I've examined everything, but I can't seem to progress.

Inventory:
You are carrying a brick, a key, a pair of gloves and a piece of paper.

I got into the temple, but I don't understand what I'm supposed to do there. No luck with the well nor with the snake and eagle.

Any help would be appreciated!

Comment peter edwards

28 Sep 2016

Thank you, Stella, for your generous review. I'm thrilled that my earliest game is still played and enjoyed. I enjoyed writing it!

Review Stella S.

28 Sep 2016

It's amazing! One of the best I've played. Nicely done!

Comment peter edwards

29 Aug 2016

Well done, indeed, Tamzy. I'm very glad you enjoyed it. That's why I wrote it! And thank you for your kind review.
Peter

Review Tamzy

29 Aug 2016

Fun game, hard enough to make you think, some good puzzles.

Comment Tamzy

29 Aug 2016

Done! Woot! Only needed help once. :) Great game.

Comment peter edwards

29 Aug 2016

Hi Tamzy,
Well done for completing the first two tasks. Just one left (though rather dangerous!)
On one of the beaches, examine something the presence of which is more implied than stated explicitly.
Always ready to help if needed...
Peter

Comment Tamzy

28 Aug 2016

Just finished Cursed! and am trying this one. I'm doing much better with this one thus far, but I am stuck on the beach. Found the pier and the boat, but can't find anything to cut the rope with. I've searched all over the beach and elsewhere. Can I get a hint please?

Comment peter edwards

26 Aug 2016

Jojois,
Thank you very much for your kind review. I'm extremely pleased that you enjoyed the game. And thank you for pointing out the dragon anomaly! I've now mended it. and will update it shortly!
Peter

Review jojois74

26 Aug 2016

This was one of my first text adventures, so I knew, coming into this, that I would have a hard time. But I was pleased to see that there weren't many moments that I found "unfair." The descriptions had a nice way of subtly making sure the player is aware of the important pieces of scenery in the rooms so that the player can figure out for themselves where they need to go to get an item. The game author was also very nice and helpful.
My favorite puzzle was the wooden door -- this is the kind of puzzle that you can solve for yourself without needing anything other than your own creativity.

Comment peter edwards

24 Aug 2016

Jojois,
I'm very pleased you enjoyed the game. Thanks for telling me about the dart anomaly. I'll look into it, and put it right. I know it's not important, but I'm a bit funny that way!
Peter

Comment jojois74

24 Aug 2016

Just finished the game! There were some good puzzles, and some frustrating moments. I had fun.

Comment jojois74

24 Aug 2016

Thanks! That helped.
Found a sort of bug. If I blow the blowpipe with the dart, even if the dragon is already dead and I am in a completely different area, the dragon will get irritated and kill me! No big deal though, it's just funny :)

Comment peter edwards

24 Aug 2016

jojois74,
Glad you're enjoying "City". I'm afraid I missed a chance of another puzzle here! In fact, there is no problem. Simply type "S" or "south" and you will be at sea. If you were in the boat, all will be well. If not, you'll be swimming - not to be recommended...
Good luck on the other side!
Peter

Comment jojois74

24 Aug 2016

Hello! Fun game, I am enjoying it.
But I am stuck!
I'm in the boat, at the pier. How do I make it move? Do I need to find the oars? Did I miss them?
Nothing that I type will make it go, perhaps I am missing the right command?

Comment peter edwards

15 Jul 2016

kittymeow18,
I misspelt your name - sorry!

Comment peter edwards

15 Jul 2016

kittymeiw,
I'm sorry you seem to be stuck in the apothecary's shop. The description of the room states that you can go out. Typing "out" or " go out" would solve your problem. Alternatively, you could click on "out" in the control panel.
Good luck
Peter

Comment kittymeow18

15 Jul 2016

This is boring when you cant leave the apothecary's shop i hate this game

Comment peter edwards

11 Jul 2016

Hi MrThrorthal,
First, congrats on finishing the first stage of the adventure.
Before giving the ring to the gardener, you had probably asked him various things about the city, the rugbug tree. the rugbug bark etc. but found him a little too depressed to answer fully. Ask him again about the city and you will get a better idea of what your next mission is!
Good luck, and ask again if you get stuck.
Peter

Comment MrThrorthal

11 Jul 2016

hi peter,
I figured out how to get the ring and then proceeded to give the ring to the gardener. I do not know how to move on from this? and hints or tips will be much appreciated?
cheers
Mr Throrthal

Comment MrThrorthal

11 Jul 2016

hi peter I'm stuck on getting past the magpie? any tips?
Mr Throrthal

Review DavyB

14 Jun 2016

I really enjoyed playing this game! It was my second by Peter Edwards and the first he posted to the site. It is very well written, tightly scripted across a relatively small number of locations and has strong puzzle-solving content. There are three clear stages to the game, with a piece of paper picked up at the start of each stage, encouraging progress in poetic terms! It was a bit inconvenient that each had exactly the same name but that's a very minor quibble.

In this first game, Peter establishes his 'style' in terms the look of the game in a reasonably large handwriting font, accompanied by beautiful illustrations for selected scenes. He also included the Quest control panel though it wasn't necessary to use it, and indeed has been dropped in his more recent adventures.

The puzzles are sometimes demanding but you can, like me, dip into the associated comments to pick up clues and, in some cases, straight solutions! This game is perhaps the recommended place to start the sequence of Peter Edwards' games, and is a highly recommended game overall.

Comment peter edwards

10 May 2016

Dangle Berry,
Have you entered the temple? And have you examined the jewel?
Let me know how you get on - and ask if you need more help.
Good luck!
Peter

Comment Dangle Berry

10 May 2016

Good game but I'm stuck after getting the jewel. I don't know what to do now

Comment peter edwards

07 Dec 2015

lauwwene,
Many congratulations on finishing so quickly; I am impressed. Very glad you enjoyed it!
Peter

Comment lauwwene

07 Dec 2015

Finished! Thank you very much for helping me.
It was great :)

Comment peter edwards

04 Dec 2015

lauwwene,
Well done. My advice is, before doing anything with what you find behind the old door, SAVE!
Good luck
Peter

Comment lauwwene

04 Dec 2015

I have managed to solve something on my own ! I'm so happy :)

Thank you for the fast answers

Comment peter edwards

04 Dec 2015

lauwwene,
Amazing co-incidence! That error message you received was the "minor irregularity" I noticed for the first time since I published the game! It's totally unimportant, and though I have corrected it in an update, you don't need to start again! All I've done is give a more appropriate message than the error one.
Keep going - you're doing well.
Peter

Comment lauwwene

04 Dec 2015

Oh ...not the right door...sorry :)

Comment lauwwene

04 Dec 2015

thank you very much :)

i received a strange message when i tried to open the wooden door:
> unlock door
Error running script: Error compiling expression 'object.keycount': RootExpressionElement: Cannot convert type 'Object' to expression result of 'Int32'
You do not have the key

is it normal ?

Comment peter edwards

04 Dec 2015

lauwwene - "search nettles" will do it!
Cheers
Peter

Comment lauwwene

04 Dec 2015

I tryed to use them on the nettles but it doesn't work. Maybe i use the false command

Comment peter edwards

03 Dec 2015

Just fixed a very minor irregularity which no-one will have noticed anyway!

Comment peter edwards

03 Dec 2015

Lauwwene, You're not 'very bad'. It's not an easy game! You have the gloves. If you wear them they will protect your hands from something which stings...
Good luck, keep going, and do ask again if you need to.
Peter

Comment lauwwene

03 Dec 2015

I think i m very bad...i found the gloves...saw the bridge and went to the apothecary. But now i dont know what to do

Comment Hasenearl

23 Nov 2015

Hi Peter,

thanks for helping. After some looking around I found it quite fast. Really hidden cleverly. ;)

Best regards
Hasenearl

Comment peter edwards

22 Nov 2015

Hasenearl,
You have the right idea, but look elsewhere. It's not very far from the boat!
Cheers
Peter

Comment Hasenearl

22 Nov 2015

Hi
i know i have to cut the rope of the boat, but i couldnt find anything to cut it with.
I thought maybe the flinty ground in the garden is the solution but i cant get a sharp rock or something off it.

Could you please give me a little hint?
Hasenearl

Comment peter edwards

16 Jun 2015

Mick,
Glad you're enjoying "City". If you get stuck, I'm always happy to help.
Peter

Comment mick green

16 Jun 2015

Love the beginning - I thought I was stuck in the cell but all I had to do was go south! Hilarious! Got hooked because it reminded me of hero's of karn. I'll add a review when I've played it more.

Comment peter edwards

16 Jun 2015

Made it more compatible with latest Quest version. Also, in the kindness of my heart, I have modified the one "unwinnable" situation!

Comment DaNiX88

03 Apr 2015

No problem, Peter!

I just hope I wasn't too harsh. Your games are always fun to play. I just felt with this one, with the ending you had written for it, it deserved just a tad more story at least from the beginning-middle, or middle-end. Nothing overwhelming, since it would be unlike your usual mysterious, solitary-character writing style.

Best regards,
Dan

Comment peter edwards

24 Mar 2015

Dan,
Thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed it!
Peter

Comment DaNiX88

23 Mar 2015

Thanks a lot, Peter! I was able to finish the game after I got over that small hurdle. Your games are great!

Review DaNiX88

23 Mar 2015

An extensive and complex game where a wrong step could send you to your doom or unwinnable situation. The risk, coupled by several different "ends," make this game very enjoyable to play. My only problem with this game is that it seems to lack story, especially near the end where it would add another dimension and a sort of satisfactory conclusion to the game.

All in all, the game won't disappoint!

Comment peter edwards

13 Mar 2015

DaNiX88,
Congratulations on completing the first task. Good luck on the next! I'm here to help when/if you need it.
Peter

Comment DaNiX88

13 Mar 2015

Peter,
Ingenious! Thank you for telling me to save the game, as I had to resume the game after making a mistake.
Actually, I had restarted the game before attempting the room again because I had done what you hinted, but wasn't sure if that was right, since it was an unrepeatable thing. I had a little trouble because I hadn't thought to LLAW EHT BMILC. The use of the brick was really clever! I appreciate you helping me out so quickly. Right now I'm stumped at the beech tree and if I continue to have trouble, I'll be here asking for help again.

Comment peter edwards

12 Mar 2015

DaNiX88,
You've got the right things and are in the right place to find the jewel. What you have to do next involves risk. May be worth saving the game at this point!
You asked for "a push". Quite appropriate...
Ask again if necessary - always glad to help.
Peter

Comment DaNiX88

12 Mar 2015

Hi Peter, I love your games. I have the gloves, brick, key, have opened the temple, and got into the well room, but I can't seem to find the jewel that people are talking about and don't know what to do with the well. Can you give me a push in the right direction from here?

Comment peter edwards

14 Feb 2015

Hi Atuin,
Sorry for the delay - I've been away.
Have you examined the door or lock? The key isn't for that door. You need a much more direct approach! I'll tell you how, but you'll kick yourself...
Good luck
Peter

Comment Atuin

13 Feb 2015

I'm stuck. I must be missing the exact wording to use but how do you use the key on the lock for the old wooden door? I've tried use key in lock, open lock, unlock lock, use key on lock ect... Unless the key I found under the brick is the wrong key? Help please.

Comment peter edwards

05 Dec 2014

Zwolfy,
Well done - you have nearly finished task one. You will no doubt have examined the jewel, and the statue. The descriptions will give you a clue. The answer is so straightforward, you'll kick yourself!

Spoiler (written backwards to avoid accidentally seeing it if you want to try again)

tup lewej ni tekcos

Good luck!

Comment Zwölfy

05 Dec 2014

Hi, Peter
So I've walked all around the city, using everything with everything else. I have a jewel and I have NO IDEA WHAT TO DO WITH IT. I tried using it on the statue, yet that doesn't work. Any help?

Comment peter edwards

23 Sep 2014

Zumbi, I'm really sorry to tell you but you've found the only unwinnable trap in the game! You may remember the gardener referring to the dragon as the "Great Wyrm"...
Unless you saved the game prior to buying your medicament, I fear you'll need to start again. At least you can get through pretty quickly once you know what to do. If you really don't think you can stand that, tell me and I'll try and organise a short cut for you.
Either way, when you get to the island again, save before meeting the dragon. He's not that easy to defeat!
Good luck, and ask if you need more help.

Comment zumbi

23 Sep 2014

Hi Peter,

I'm stuck at the dragon... I already spent my coin to buy a Ratte Poyson (bad idea?)... can you please help?

Comment iamthefly

24 Aug 2014

Well I spent 15 min typing North, south, east or west. entered 2 shops but had no money, found a bridge i couldn't cross, a gate I could go through, a temple I couldnt enter, then went round in circles. Rubbish.

Review Elymnesis

05 Aug 2014

Such a wonderful little game! It was great fun, and difficult enough to be rewarding when you finally did figure it out. The only reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5 is because I found myself running into syntax issues. This game is a little bit narrow with its accepted commands. I have not found this to be true of Peter's other games, however. It was fun, challenging, rewarding, and had good atmosphere. Thank you Peter!

Comment peter edwards

05 Aug 2014

Hi Elymnesis,
Thanks for your kind comments. Glad you're enjoying "City".

'Enter boat' or 'board boat' will work. (And 'leave boat' when appropriate!)

You can already reach the boat if you're at the pier. You don't need to walk to the end.

Good luck!
Peter

Comment Elymnesis

05 Aug 2014

Hello Peter, another wonderful game! May I have a hint? I'm stuck at the pier. I've cut the boat loose, and I'd like to take it out somehow, but I can't figure out how! "Get in boat" and "Take boat" don't work, and the situation with the pier is not abundantly clear. Am I already at the end of it? Neither "Go to end of pier" nor "Walk pier" worked. I'm quite stuck. And that shark isn't helping matters either.

Comment peter edwards

20 Jun 2014

Hi chadders84,
Pleased that you are enjoying "City".
Assuming you have found the crevice, "feel in crevice" should do the trick. Had you tried this before shrinking, you would have found that your hand was too big!
Regarding the wyrm pill - have no fear. You will find it essential later...
Good luck, and ask again if you need to. Always glad to help.

Comment chadders84

20 Jun 2014

Hi Peter, good game, i am completely immersed however i am at the same stage as Sarah4 on her post dated 04 Nov 2012 and you mention feeling the hole/crevice but no matter what instruction i give i cannot seem to do such a thing. i also ate the bark and shrank and have no idea now if i am small still or not, but the bark was removed from my inventory and i'm starting to think i used it at the wrong time! I also purchase a wyrm pill thinking it could help the gardener with his complaints about the wyrm but i cannot use it on anything or give it to him and am now worried i wasted the coin on the wrong thing!

Comment peter edwards

23 May 2014

Markydennis,
Very pleased you enjoyed City. Also impressed by the speed with which you completed it! I must make my games more difficult in future!

Review markydennis

23 May 2014

another fantastic addition... brilliant story and brainteasing puzzles.
great work!

Comment peter edwards

20 Dec 2013

Sue,
Glad you enjoyed "City". I'm sorry for the reliance on graphics, but this, and HMS Victory (historical category), were my first two adventures published and I had not appreciated the problem until Sarah pointed it out. I hope I've done better since!

Review Sue

20 Dec 2013

I really enjoyed this game (as I do all of Peter's games). All of the puzzles are perfectly logical (and kick-yourself straight forward once you've figured it out!). I particularly loved the dragon puzzle.

Like Sarah4, I had a bit of trouble with the graphics, but there are now transcriptions of all of the letters in the comments section (thanks, Peter), so that isn't an obstacle to gameplay.

Great work, Peter, and I can't wait to play another of your games!

Comment Sue

20 Dec 2013

Wow, I feel silly. I'd tried it on everything except the lock! Thanks, Peter!

Comment peter edwards

19 Dec 2013

Hi Sue,
Well done for such excellent progress without help! First the gardener's note - not a lot of help, I fear.

Now that you have reached the end of two tasks of the three, If thou canst do the third, my friend, Indeed thou shalt be free.

As for freeing the princess, if only you had something with which to pick the lock...

Comment Sue

19 Dec 2013

Hi Peter,

I thought I was going to make it all the way through one of your games without having to ask for help, but no such luck! ;) I've found the princess, and the way out, but I can't seem to figure out how to break the unbreakable chains. I was wondering if I could get a hint or maybe just a transcription of the third piece of paper the gardener gave me? Like Sarah4, I'm vision impaired (I really appreciated the transcription you posted earlier of the first two notes!) and can't read the gardener's instructions.

Great game so far!

Cheers,

Sue.

Comment l0rdshad0w

16 Dec 2013

Thanks Peter thats exactly what i was looking for.

Comment peter edwards

15 Dec 2013

l0rdshad0w,
Sorry for delay - I've been away! In the wooded area, exam rugbug. I'll let you take it from there, but if you need more help, just ask! I apologise that 'exam rugbug tree' doesn't work. I'll attend to that in due course...
Peter

Comment l0rdshad0w

13 Dec 2013

Hello,

Im having difficulty finding the rugbug, or where to look for the ring, iv done all i can think of to look for it. at a bit of a loss. a point in the right direction would be appreciated.

Comment peter edwards

12 Nov 2013

Curlycjbass, you need to take something with you to help you sink. Ask again if you need more hints.
Good luck
Peter

Comment curlycjbass

12 Nov 2013

I just did climb wall. We can climb out again if we want.

Regards,

Chris

Comment peter edwards

12 Nov 2013

Be glad to help. Couple of questions first - Are you floating or drowned? Can you get out?
Cheers
Peter

Comment curlycjbass

11 Nov 2013

Hi Peter,

Love the Game introducing my daughter to Text adventures. Got stuck pretty quickly. We worked out how to get down well but can't work out what to from there.

Any hints appreciated

Best regards,

Chris and iris

Comment peter edwards

12 Oct 2013

Hi demikinzluv5434,
You can go down the well if you climb wall (but push rope first)
Good luck!

Comment demykinzluv5434

12 Oct 2013

I am very stuck on the first task... I have the paper and the gloves, and opened the door to the well, but now I don't know what to do, since I don't think I can do anything with the well since I can't go down it, and I know i haven't completed the first task since the hawk and snake are still there... Is there an item or task or something that I am completely missing??

Comment Charles Scott

16 Sep 2013

Thank you, Peter: I obviously don't know the right way to treat princesses (we don't see many here in Dorset). All successfully finished now: though I'm sure I'll be bothering you again when I attempt another of your games (I still have one or two left to try).

Review Charles Scott

16 Sep 2013

What I enjoy about Peter's games is the way that so many intriguing puzzles are crammed into such a small space, so you don't have to travel miles to find the answers (though you do have to hammer a lot of brain cells to work them out). That isn't a criticism of the epic scale of Craig's games, incidentally -- they are also fascinating, but in a different way. Anyway "Escape from the Forbidden City" is well up to Peter's high standard and much recommended -- an involving story, attractive graphics, elegant narrative style, maddening puzzles. I've learnt a lot about tree species, too. Thank you very much, Peter.

Comment peter edwards

16 Sep 2013

Charles,
Ask her how to escape. Although she's been tied up, she's kept her eyes open and knows something about the cave system!
Wish I'd thought to add a "kiss" command - that might have been interesting. Perhaps I'll update it sometime!
Basically, you've cracked it! Well done.
Peter

Comment Charles Scott

16 Sep 2013

Peter, now I'm being really thick. I've carried the princess all over the city, I've put her in the fountain, dropped her in the well, kissed her and offered her to the gardener. I've even stuck the hairpin in her. She doesn't react to anything. Is it just me?

Comment Charles Scott

15 Sep 2013

Of course! The "strong west current" should have given me the answer! Thank you very much.

Comment Privateer

15 Sep 2013

Charles,
In case you are confused by the signature, I'm using my son's computer and forgot to sign myself in!!

Comment Privateer

15 Sep 2013

You're doing well, Charles. You were right to cut the rope. Don't worry - you'll find the boat again...
Always glad to help. Good luck!
Peter

Comment Charles Scott

15 Sep 2013

One day I will finish one of Peter's games without having to ask for help... So, I'm by the boat on the beach, I can't get into the boat, and when I cut the rope it drifts away. What am I missing?

Comment peter edwards

04 Feb 2013

Hi Wade,
This is a "game of three tasks"! When you complete the first one, the hawk will deal with the snake. Basically, you don't need to worry about crossing the bridge until task 1 is done. If you need any more help with task 1, just ask.
Cheers

Comment Wade

04 Feb 2013

I need help earlier than anything I've read above <_<'

I've got the paper, gloves, have mapped the town, opened the wooden door, but I can't do anything with the hawk/snake. Can I get a poke or two? Cheers.

Review sarah4

29 Nov 2012

A very enjoyable game with lots of fiendish puzzles and an intriguing setting. I enjoyed the way the story gradually unfolded and the gameplay was very intuitive. My only criticism was that certain areas of the game lacked atmosphere which made it a bit difficult to remain immersed in the game all the time. However, as this is probably due to not being able to see the images this is not a serious criticism. Well done again and I look forward to your future games!

Comment peter edwards

04 Nov 2012

Hi Sarah, You are doing well! You were right to give the ring to the gardener. He will actually be more communicative. Ask him about things, such as the city. And he seems to know about the Rugbug tree... This will answer another question. Have you tried feeling in the hole in the tree?
I've taken your advice on board regarding pictures. Although I will continue to use them, I shall ensure that important details are also described in words. I am modifying my next game appropriately! And I feel sure that the pictures in Forbidden City do nothing more than adding to atmosphere. All the best - and be sure to ask if you get stuck again.

Comment sarah4

04 Nov 2012

Hi again Peter, thank you very much for your help, it's greatly appreciated! I am a little bit stuck on a couple of puzzles now and was wondering if you could help me again please. I distracted the magpie and took the ring from its nest and subsequently returned it to the gardener, though having done that he won't communicate with me so I am not sure if I did the right thing in giving it to him! Apart from that I have reached something of an impasse as I cannot figure out what I am supposed to do with the old beech tree with the dark hollow and twisted roots, the bonfire outside the gardener's hut, the vegetable patch and the fountain, these may all just be scenery but I thought I should check as I have tried various verbs and items on them to no avail. I also have a piece of bark which detached itself from the tree when I climbed it, but I can't seem to find any use for it. I also have a coin now but am reluctant to buy anything from the apothecary shop yet as I can only buy one item and don't know which one I am most likely to need yet. I think if I could solve one of these puzzles then everything else may fall into place and I am sure I am missing something obvious, so any hint you could give me would be very greatly appreciated thanks!

Comment peter edwards

01 Nov 2012

Sarah again! The message seems to baulk at one "old English" word.
Last try!
Else here thou stayest and here thy soul shalt grieve.

So, one task done, and thinkest thou doest well?
A task more arduous far, now waits for you.
But what it is, and where, I shall not tell.
The bones of better men than thee the path doth strew.

Comment peter edwards

01 Nov 2012

Sarah - my previous message seems to have been cut short. Here is the missing bit!

Else here thou stayâ

Comment peter edwards

01 Nov 2012

Hi Sarah, Thank you for your kind comments. I'm delighted that you're enjoying the game. I'm sorry to have caused you frustration, but you've not missed much. I'm copying out the wording on the two bits of paper. They're in "old English" or what I fondly imagine to be so! If your software fails to cope with this, here is the gist. You have to perform 3 tasks before you can escape from the city. You've already done one!
1st note:
O Stranger who has strayed, unbid, betwixt these walls,
Thou shalt not find it easy so to leave.
Three tasks you must perform before night falls
Else here thou stayâ

Comment sarah4

31 Oct 2012

Hi Peter, I am enjoying this game so far, but I was wondering if I could ask you for a favour please. I am visually impaired and, consequently, text adventures are very appealing to me as I am able to use them with screen-reading software. Although I realise that most of the people on here are probably not visually impaired, I am sure there must be others who are attracted to text adventures for the same reason as myself. Consequently, while I understand that people may want to include pictures in their adventures, I find it quite frustrating when these pictures are not just for decoration but are essential to solving the puzzles as it means I have to give up! I presume there is something important on the bits of paper I've picked up and I think I could have missed other picture clues too. Please could you tell me if this is the case and also maybe tell me what is written on the paper I found in the cell at the beginning of the game and in the temple after restoring the jewel to the statue and possibly consider including text versions of picture clues (along with the pictures) in future games please. I'm only asking because your game seems very promising and so I would really like to try and play it through! Thanks for your help anyway!

Comment Robert Mechling

21 Sep 2012

nice game. have you played 'crazy night' or 'where am i' ? by me Robert Mechling