Giveaway: The Space Bar (1997)

Fien · 08-08-2006, 02:58 PM

Steve Meretzky... one of the great Infocom Implementors, need I say more? There's no review at AG unfortunately, but you can read the ones at Quandary or JA. It's a humorous and hard(!) adventure. Someone once suggested it would be a good choice for a community playthrough and I support that idea one hundred percent.

I got myself a boxed copy, I adore the look of those crazy aliens that much, and I'm giving away my unboxed copy. It's a first-person adventure with great graphics. Hey, all you Myst-haters out there, don't assume you have to give every single first-person game a wide berth, because this one is as far removed from Myst as possible.

The game comes on 6 CDs in excellent condition: 3 for the PC and 3 for the Mac + small manual. I could give them away separately if anyone is interested in the Mac CDs. Free shipping anywhere in the world.

If you're interested, post here in the next two or three days.

Squinky · 08-08-2006, 03:01 PM

Ooh! Ooh! Me! Me!

I read about this game in a magazine back when it came out, thought it sounded cool, but never bothered to track down a copy and play it. Guess now might be my chance.

(And by the way, I'm PC-only.)

Mimus · 08-08-2006, 03:13 PM

I'm interested. Have seen this game mentioned around a long time ago, always wanted to play, but have never seen a copy anywhere...

Edit:
(PC version please)

Cathy1 · 08-08-2006, 03:14 PM

Hi Fienepien

This is a wonderful thing too do. I would like to be entered in the contest.
I'd be interested in both. I use a pc and my hubby uses a mac. I'm trying to get him into games. Hope if I win this will work.

Cathy

RLacey · 08-08-2006, 03:40 PM

I'll happily be entered (PC only).

Ninth · 08-08-2006, 03:43 PM

I'm interested...

Boneho Chane · 08-08-2006, 04:05 PM

I'm interested in the MAC cd's, so it would be awesome to give those away seperately.

Jeysie · 08-08-2006, 04:36 PM

I'm probably the person who said they'd love to do a playthrough of it... aside from the small fact that Fienepien and Lucien are the only people aside from myself that I've heard own/have played it.

A game that deserves more recognition, IMHO.

Peace & Luv, Liz

TheTwelve · 08-08-2006, 04:46 PM

I played this game years ago and loved it (with the small exception of the timed insect level maze). Don't put me in the hat because I think somewhere deep in my parents' basement I could find my copy, but I just wanted to chime in and say that this game was amazing!

Gonchi · 08-08-2006, 05:00 PM

I've been looking to trade this over GameTZ, but I haven't had the luck to find anyone willing to ship to Uruguay. I'm willing to pay for the shipping costs to Uruguay, or split them with you if you'd like.

I'm really only interested in the PC discs as I don't have a Mac, so if I win and someone else wants them they can have them.

Porkspam · 08-08-2006, 05:11 PM

Oh i'm definately interested

*Melanie68* · 08-08-2006, 05:56 PM

I actually own this game. I picked it up on eBay. I've just never gotten around to playing it. Although in searching the forums I found a thread in which the biggest complaint was the 'tick' system. Every action you take, time goes down on the clock and if you take too long, you're done.

Fien · 08-08-2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanie68

I actually own this game. I picked it up on eBay. I've just never gotten around to playing it. Although in searching the forums I found a thread in which the biggest complaint was the 'tick' system. Every action you take, time goes down on the clock and if you take too long, you're done.

That's true for time spent in the bar, not for the entire game.

*Melanie68* · 08-08-2006, 06:05 PM

Oh. That's good to know. Thanks.

Petronius · 08-08-2006, 08:30 PM

I'd love to have the PC version. My name's in the hat.

Dannyyou · 08-08-2006, 09:58 PM

Me too, Its real nice that your giving an awesome game away. ( only got pc )

I Love Cookiemonster · 08-08-2006, 10:51 PM

Count me in!

*PolloDiablo* · 08-08-2006, 11:11 PM

Please, add my name to the hat too.

This sounds exactly like something I'd enjoy.

*stepurhan* · 08-08-2006, 11:58 PM

PC only person wanting in the draw here. This giveaway thing is really taking off.

Got something myself that I might put up soon. Keep spreading the AG love people.

Mordalles · 08-09-2006, 03:30 AM

wow, that's friendly thing to do.

08-08-2006, 02:58 PM	#1
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	Giveaway: The Space Bar (1997) Steve Meretzky... one of the great Infocom Implementors, need I say more? There's no review at AG unfortunately, but you can read the ones at Quandary or JA. It's a humorous and hard(!) adventure. Someone once suggested it would be a good choice for a community playthrough and I support that idea one hundred percent. I got myself a boxed copy, I adore the look of those crazy aliens that much, and I'm giving away my unboxed copy. It's a first-person adventure with great graphics. Hey, all you Myst-haters out there, don't assume you have to give every single first-person game a wide berth, because this one is as far removed from Myst as possible. The game comes on 6 CDs in excellent condition: 3 for the PC and 3 for the Mac + small manual. I could give them away separately if anyone is interested in the Mac CDs. Free shipping anywhere in the world. If you're interested, post here in the next two or three days. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Fien; 08-08-2006 at 03:33 PM.

08-08-2006, 03:01 PM	#2
Squinky Unreliable Narrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Le Canada Posts: 9,873	Ooh! Ooh! Me! Me! I read about this game in a magazine back when it came out, thought it sounded cool, but never bothered to track down a copy and play it. Guess now might be my chance. (And by the way, I'm PC-only.) Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Squinky is always right, but only for certain values of "always" and "right".

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Mimus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leamington Spa, UK Posts: 177	I'm interested. Have seen this game mentioned around a long time ago, always wanted to play, but have never seen a copy anywhere... Edit: (PC version please) Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Mimus; 08-09-2006 at 02:25 AM.

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Cathy1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 277	Hi Fienepien This is a wonderful thing too do. I would like to be entered in the contest. I'd be interested in both. I use a pc and my hubby uses a mac. I'm trying to get him into games. Hope if I win this will work. Cathy Share Share this post on Twitter

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08-08-2006, 04:46 PM	#9
TheTwelve Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 89	I played this game years ago and loved it (with the small exception of the timed insect level maze). Don't put me in the hat because I think somewhere deep in my parents' basement I could find my copy, but I just wanted to chime in and say that this game was amazing! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ xii games -- Amateur Adventure Development blog Anna, Spooks, What Linus Bruckman Sees When His Eyes Are Closed, Nanobots Next up: Resonance

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Gonchi Adventure Game Elitist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Uruguay Posts: 831	I've been looking to trade this over GameTZ, but I haven't had the luck to find anyone willing to ship to Uruguay. I'm willing to pay for the shipping costs to Uruguay, or split them with you if you'd like. I'm really only interested in the PC discs as I don't have a Mac, so if I win and someone else wants them they can have them. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently Playing: Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade Currently Reading: Guards! Guards! "El tiempo me enseñó que la miseria es culpa de los hombres miserables; que la justicia tarda y nunca llega pero es la pesadilla del culpable." - Lo Que El Tiempo Me Enseñó

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Porkspam Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey,USA Posts: 10	Oh i'm definately interested Share Share this post on Twitter

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Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	I actually own this game. I picked it up on eBay. I've just never gotten around to playing it. Although in searching the forums I found a thread in which the biggest complaint was the 'tick' system. Every action you take, time goes down on the clock and if you take too long, you're done. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Dannyyou Hello Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 101	Me too, Its real nice that your giving an awesome game away. ( only got pc ) Share Share this post on Twitter

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PolloDiablo Chicken with a bite Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 355	Please, add my name to the hat too. This sounds exactly like something I'd enjoy. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-08-2006, 11:58 PM	#19
stepurhan Freeware Co-ordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England. Posts: 7,309	PC only person wanting in the draw here. This giveaway thing is really taking off. Got something myself that I might put up soon. Keep spreading the AG love people. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ No Nonsense Nonsonnets #43 Cold Topic A thread most controversial, that’s what I want to start Full of impassioned arguments, of posting from the heart And for this stimulation all will be thankful to me On come on everybody it won’t work if you agree

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