Zelda 1.5

Before the forums went down, I've asked two different staff members for an update, butt Pineconn was away which is fully understandable, and the second member didn't have enuff time to reply, because the forums went down shortly after. The updated quest was on my server. Unfortunately, next to you there is only Niknok who wants to play my quest, and then nobody anymore. So I've decided to take the quests all off my server and I really hope - as soon as the edit and delete panel works again for the QDB managers - the quests will also be gone from the QDB very soon. I've also asked for my account to be deleted here on the forums, and they said they're on it, so if you won't get any further replies in this topic, don't be disappointed, please.

Matt

You know, that's silly.

I'd like to play them. Just because you're not famous or popular immediately doesn't mean you won't be eventually...

Of course, if you're going to do that just because the forum went down before an update could be released... well, good luck with the rest of your life...

pkmnfrk wrote:You know, that's silly.

I'd like to play them. Just because you're not famous or popular immediately doesn't mean you won't be eventually...

Of course, if you're going to do that just because the forum went down before an update could be released... well, good luck with the rest of your life...

Apparently nobody wants to delete my user account here either even though I've requested it twice up to now, so I guess I will reply to this topic as long as my account is still active, and please ... as soon as it's possible - I know it's a pain to do it now because of the hacker's damage - delete the QDB entries from my quests as well. Thank you in advance. 😊 I mean no harm on anyone here, I hope you can understand it.

Matt

Matt- I have enjoyed and played all your 4 quests... they were so nice. Just have them remained on QDB. regards.

Matthew Bluefox wrote:I've been here for several years now, I don't know what you mean with "immediately". And no, it's not because the update wasn't loaded, it was because of the discussion thread that has gone due to the hack (I know that now). So, basically everything about my work has been purged, except the quest itself and then I noticed there has been almost no download from the QDB at all ... that's why I think this way.

Apparently nobody wants to delete my user account here either even though I've requested it twice up to now, so I guess I will reply to this topic as long as my account is still active, and please ... as soon as it's possible - I know it's a pain to do it now because of the hacker's damage - delete the QDB entries from my quests as well. Thank you in advance. 😊 I mean no harm on anyone here, I hope you can understand it.

Matt

Let me tell you something. I lost threads in the hack. Several of them, with very important information. One was a ZScript, with documentation. Another was my custom boss thread.

Maybe, 5 people looked at them. And, you know what? I've been around longer than you have, and I don't care! So what if they don't! I'll just keep churning them out. If even one person looks at it, and finds it useful or entertaining, then great! If not... Well, tough, I'll try again with something else.

Going all whiny and deleting everything is immature, and not how you deal with a lack of success -- not failure, just an absense of success.

Now, on to something a bit more relevant. I've wanted to play a modern upgrade of Zelda 1 for ever. If this is what the quest is, then I want to play it. So, give me the damned link, or post it somewhere!

EDIT: Never mind, they updated it on the 25th of November! Or, is this the previous update?

No, that's the old one with the two minor bugs. The new version is available. You can download it if you want from my server directly: http://wr2.vfusion.de/Zelda/deluxe1.zip

So I guess it's easier to just post the server link here, but then it makes no sense to have it on the QDB because that one is outdated, and all my older quests might have bigger bugs I don't even know of, and the bad stuff is, I can't fix them since I don't have them anymore (Janine's quests for example), and I only want to keep working on the latest Zelda 1.5 Deluxe game, no others anymore.

By the way, you've been around for a few months more than me, that's not that much longer. 😉 I admit I have overreacted and your point is a good one. But for let's say 5 people, I don't need to bug the admins for constant updating the QDB if I can post the link here. Like this, Niknok and you and maybe two or three more users who like to play my quest can get it here.

Matt

Thats what most people do, they make a discussion topic for there quest and include a personal source for updates. You could have PM'd me about updating your quest submission as I am a manager of the QDB.

I just updated the quest with the one from http://wr2.vfusion.de/Zelda/deluxe1.zip

franpa wrote:Thats what most people do, they make a discussion topic for there quest and include a personal source for updates. You could have PM'd me about updating your quest submission as I am a manager of the QDB.

I just updated the quest with the one from http://wr2.vfusion.de/Zelda/deluxe1.zip

Maybe include a readme.txt file with a link to this discussion thread and to look there for new updates etc.

I've had to update the quest file again (source link is the same as before). The blue ring room in Level 3 wasn't accessable sumhow, I have no clue why it didn't work before. Now it works anyway. 😊 Also, I've switched a potion shop with the arrow shop, to make the arrow shop a bit closer to the start. Makes it easier to get everything you need for a good basic equipment.

EDIT: Another small update, two rooms have been slightly altered (enemy-wise). One room in Level 6 and one room in Level 8.

I started playing this a few weeks ago but got stuck in Level Four, 5 rooms up the left center column of rooms, there are 3 retainers of some sort that I can't get through..any help? Also, did not know about the blue ring in level 3...will redownload and hopefully can now get to it....good game....thanks for putting it out there!!!

chiefbigcalf wrote:I started playing this a few weeks ago but got stuck in Level Four, 5 rooms up the left center column of rooms, there are 3 retainers of some sort that I can't get through..any help? Also, did not know about the blue ring in level 3...will redownload and hopefully can now get to it....good game....thanks for putting it out there!!!

Level 3.. the blue ring is in the upper left room with statues and zols.. Level 4.. the right side of that blue gohma can be bombed.goodluck.

Please keep your quests! They are my favorites! And you corresponded with me when I needed help and even talked with you on the phone, I think. Why are you in such a mood? People enjoy your quests and so don't take them off and leave. Your quests are some of the most playable and you seem like a nice person. Don't take your quests and leave Matt!

Tim Sandvig

For now they are staying, don't worry. 😊

Update: Build 1121 is now required to play Zelda 1.5 Deluxe ... you will get a reward for it ... new enemies (properties are now much easier to edit). Which ones are new? You will see in Levels 5, 8 and 9. 😃

Update (as long as it's not on the QDB it doesn't matter lol) ... just a few small things, don't worry about them. 😊

Matthew - Could you give me some help with some clues for Zelda 1.5 deluxe? I can't find the large money bag, the bushes won't burn, I can't get in the graveyard, I have worked and worked on this quest and can't get anywhere. Can you help?

I play on both sites this one and the other one, can't think of the name, and I have played hundreds of these games and my big complaint with most of them is that they are way too hard. In the original Zelda 1.5 the dungeons get so frantic with multiple enemies that the game goes from fun to way over what the average person can do. Maybe these games are not created for the average person, maybe they are mostly played by the creators of the games. I will usually play a game for awhile but can rarely finish most games because they all seem like a ball busting contest for the creators.. Shouldn't these games be about fun, not massaging their creators overinflated egos with the idea that they can create a game so difficult no one can win.

Did you download the latest version from http://wr2.vfusion.de/Zelda/deluxe1.zip ... ? There are now only six enemies at maximum per screen, not ten anymore. That should make it a bit easier for the average player to play it. The maze code is "up, right, up, left" for the graveyard. The large money bag is in Level 6 (move a stone to get to the stairway). Which bushes won't burn? There are many bushes in the quest. 😉

Thank you Matthew for your response, it is very much appreciated! Can you help me with a few other tips? Where is the boss key for Level 3 and the stepladder? Those things that look like chess pieces, what do you do with them if anything?

The bosskey in level 3.... if you have already the dungeon map... its on the middle eastern side...or when you see a screen with 4 corner traps... bomb the eastern side...and the 2nd screen would be the bosskey.... the stepladder..if i am not mistaken.. is in the screen where there is a gambling game... you need redcandle to burn that big white bush..

You mean the statues with an eye? Shoot an arrow at those which don't shoot, they might open a secret stairway in the room. 😊

Thank you for your reply. Where do I get the red candle?

sandman00: You can find the red canle in Level 4.

Matthew: Am playing your fantastic quest again.. using 1129 version.. and downloaded the latest file. still in level 4. greetings!

Thank you niknok, I'll keep looking!

I have bombed all around in level 4 and can't find the red candle, it says something like 4 o'clock stone does it but I can't find anything resembling 4 o clock . Could you give me a hint?

sandman00 wrote:I have bombed all around in level 4 and can't find the red candle, it says something like 4 o'clock stone does it but I can't find anything resembling 4 o clock . Could you give me a hint?

Thank you so much!

I went to that area, and I either need the boss key or the stepladder to move further on, of which I have neither.