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Re: MUMMY: TOMB OF THE PHARAOH
#119965
01/17/06 01:41 PM
01/17/06 01:41 PM
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Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 69,973
MaG
Sonic Boomer
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Sonic Boomer
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 69,973
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I will move this to adventure games discussion forum since this is not for a game help.
Why don't you write the walkthrough writer and see what she-he says. Thanks and glad you got through the game.
Just some comments:
Most walkthrough writers write what they experience in playing the game - some just barebones; some step by step. There will be differences in 2 wts of the same game since the logic of each gamer is different from the other. So sometimes there will be things not written because it is 'presumed' that it is obvious or that was not how that writer played the game. Sometimes, they omit things and leave it to the imagination of the gamer or not remove the thrill of solving the puzzle for the gamer.
As for additional maps, pictures, updates, etc... - sometimes it is also skipped because it is presumed that it is in the descriptions, the amount of time involved, lack of technology or expertise, etc...
Most walkthroughs are written to help on difficult puzzles or give a boost to gamers to start-play-continue the game. They are not meant to play the game for the gamers. There will always be some missed parts, typos or glitches.
I, like you am personally grateful for the time given by the walkthrough writers in doing them since I know how difficult it is to cover all aspects of the gameplay, the time involved and the type of comments received when gamers missed a part or misread the walkthroughs or not clear in descriptions. We appreciate the comments about being of help to others as you have done. Maybe that is why some walkthroughs writers still continue to write, although they are becoming less and less.
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Re: MUMMY: TOMB OF THE PHARAOH
#119966
01/17/06 02:34 PM
01/17/06 02:34 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 26,918 Stony Brook, New York, USA
Becky
The Medieval Lady
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The Medieval Lady
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Hey kszanz --
Walkthroughs are created by gamers just like you, who want to help other gamers. The game you mentioned in your post is an older game -- ten years old -- and the walkthrough is nearly that old. Ten years ago, it was pretty common to save and quit games using standard keyboard controls like Ctrl S and Ctrl Q. Still, I do find it surprising that the game manual didn't contain that particular information -- though I wouldn't necessarily expect a walkthrough to contain it.
Walkthroughs are updated by their authors, who then contact GameBoomers with the updates. Many walkthrough writers do enjoy getting feedback from other players. Those writers who would like feedback sometimes include an address at the bottom of the walkthrough to allow other players to email them. Emailing a walkthrough writer with thanks for the hard work the writer put into the walkthrough, as well as suggestions for improvement, is often appreciated.
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Re: MUMMY: TOMB OF THE PHARAOH
#119968
02/26/06 09:08 PM
02/26/06 09:08 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,186 Montreal
Retired at last
Addicted Boomer
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Addicted Boomer
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Montreal
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I just hit the space bar and a menu appeared at the top of the screen. File - save File - open Exit Retired
Not admitting defeat... is the beginning of the solution. But sometimes asking for help is not a bad idea! ==================================
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Re: MUMMY: TOMB OF THE PHARAOH
#119970
02/27/06 07:03 PM
02/27/06 07:03 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,286 U.S.A.
Gamehound
Addicted Boomer
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There was a re-release of the game, coupled with Frankenstein: Through The Eyes Of The Monster. No manuals or controls card. I suspect most people have this version of the game.
Gamehound
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