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Thank you to the people who responded. I found the book in PDF format. Stos The Graphic Adventure Creator is part of the STOS product line, but it allows you to develop (from scratch) adventure text-based games like The Pawn and Thief, so these tools are different from STOS The Game Maker, which I already have. I found the book to compliment the Graphic Adventure Creator software I have for ST. Apparently this software kit was also made available for the Amstrad and C64, and the software works similarly across all platforms. So the user manual I found is still relevant to the ST version, since the functions (again) are similar across each platform. If anyone wants a copy of this book then please don’t hesitate to ask.

As the title of this post states, I am looking for the user manual to STOS’ The Graphic Adventure Creator. Please PM me if you can help. Thank you in advance!

Thank you! Just following up to say it worked like a charm. 👍🏻

Anyone? ☺️

I’ve searched everywhere on the ‘net (including Atarimania). If someone has a PDF copy of this user manual (or knows of a repository that has it), please let me know. I am open to buying a physical copy of this manual, if someone has one and doesn’t mind selling it. Thank you in advance!

That’s a good idea; I never thought about doing it!

I’m just now learning the Gotek that was installed in the ST I bought last month. My question is - how do I creat blank, formatted discs to save my progress in games or files from utilities? I did the obligatory search through Google and all I found were videos on how to install the device. Any assistance that can be provided on this matter will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

The picture and sound from this monitor is phenomenal! IMG_4534.MOV

Just to break it all down: Atari 520ST (CIB) $250 w/ Free Shipping Atari SC1224 $139 w/ Free Shipping Step Down Convertor $30 Monitor stand $20 Total: $439.00USD Not bad for a complete 520ST computer setup.

…and what a beauty she is! I’m in love. ❤️ The monitor I purchased produces a clear, sharp image that makes the on-screen colors and graphics pop. The sound is clear and loud, and there is no static or issues whatsoever. My UK 520ST is running off a step down convertor and everything works well! I am very happy with my purchase and I encourage anyone who is in the market to buy an ST, to take the plunge now while the prices are still good.

Thank you very much for the scans! After reading both pages, I can see why this package didn’t sell well. Why on Earth would they remove joystick support in favor of an Infocom approach? This would definitely break the immersion of the game. The Amiga version of this kit uses a joystick, as it should. Hmmm… maybe I’ll stick to my 20th Anniversary DVD collection for the time being. This doesn’t mean I want people to stop posting what they know about this package, though! I still find it all very intriguing. Thank you to everyone who has responded, as well as those who may respond later!

I understand what you mean. For me, it would be the idea of owning the equipment and being able to play the Laserdisc on a 16-bit computer like the ST. Since Amiga computers cost a small fortune today, the chances of me buying one (after selling my A1200 in 2003), is slim to none, even though its a little easier to find Michtron’s Journey to the Lair package for the Amiga. In fact, some collectors have sold the Amiga version of Journey to the Lair on eBay in the past, but at extremely high prices. I remember seeing a complete, expanded A500 with the Laserdisc player, the DL Laserdisc, and all cables on eBay, and the auction ended at $12,000USD. Talk about expensive! Edit: I could buy a refurbished Dragon’s Lair cabinet for that kind of money.

I happened across this tonight, while on Youtube. I thought it would be nice to share it with those who have never seen it.

I wonder if there is a way to track down ex Mitchtron employees. Do any ex employees frequent AA, I wonder?

Wow. I realize its shrink wrapped and new, but even I wouldn’t spend that much on a DL Laserdisc.

You can purchase a copy from the developer on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/304583486213?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ex-C4Qt_Rhu&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=YT3epDNRT52&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

What positions are available? Do you only have the one position?

I went on a bit of a shopping spree this month. I bought some things for my ST… Oh! I also bought a new Intellivision game that I have been drooling over, for quite some time:

I found the issue of Antic that mentions Journey to the Lair. It appears in ANTIC VOL. 6, NO. 4 / AUGUST 1987 Not much is said, though. In Journey to the Lair, adapted from the arcade game Dragon's Lair, you'll help Dirk the Daring try to save Princess Daphne. The Dragon's Lair disk is $29.95, as is the video laser cable, hut the entire package costs $49.95. https://www.atarimagazines.com/v6n4/stnewproducts.html

Does anyone know if the floppy disc to control the game exists somewhere in an online archive? That’s half the battle right there.

Are the prices firm? I am interested in a Mega ST 4.

Please let me know if you remember what issue of Antic it appeared in.

Interesting. Atarimania states that an unexpanded 520ST could play the game. There’s also a mention of a single floppy disk, which contains the instructions to play the game. Looks like my search isn’t over yet. As far as I’m concerned, this is a holy grail item.

Yes! Thank you, thank you! My lifelong search has finally been confirmed, thanks to you! The next step for me is to hunt down the equipment needed to make it a reality. The documents supplied on that website doesn’t mention the LD player used.

This is good to hear. Thank you for responding. My 520ST is currently stocked with 512k RAM, but this is something I am looking to change in the future.