Is there any chance someone could make maps for these like with the older Repton games on Stairway to hell?

Personally I'd rather people didn't post maps and edit codes for a while ...
The whole point is supposed to be working out the screens for yourself, after all

If someone could provide me with the editor codes and a sprite pack maybe I could give it a go

I've found that the scrolling on Lost Realms, running on the GNU/Linux B-Em, Fedora 14, flickers least out of all the BBC Reptons. I suspect it may be doing something clever that your RISC OS emulator can't yet cope with, but I think Tom better comment on that.

Many thanks for the kind words about the graphics - they are much appreciated.

Well, we already had this argument on the Lost Realms forum, but since some people who didn't read that may wish to add to the debate, I'll say my piece again here.

The purpose of selective maps is to explore different aspects of the Repton experience -- the thrill of exploring the unknown and gradually piecing together a big picture from a series of little snapshot views. One of my fondest Repton memories is the overwhelming sense of awe I felt on being plunged into Finale Screen G (after getting so frustrated with Screen B that I guessed passwords at random!) It seems to me a reasonable compromise that Lost Realms gives you and other map-wanters two-thirds of its levels the way you prefer them -- surely it's not so much to ask that I and others like me should get to experience these pleasures on a few levels as well?

Furthermore, the mapless levels in Largo and Adagio were all specifically designed to work better without map availability; these, in their different ways, are levels that are all about exploration and working out connections.

I do like the idea of unlocking map availability once you complete a level -- assuming that you meant on selected levels, while four in each set would still have map availability from the outset. (Having map availability on Screen A of every set helps ease the player into the game, while conversely, Presto E and F would both be way off the scale of unfair hardness without maps.) But I'm fairly sure this could not have been implemented in Lost Realms as there wouldn't have been space to add it to the program. It's a possible idea for a future PC release, though. And meanwhile, what you do have is editor access once you complete a level, which allows you to screenshot the level map.

Funnily enough, i've just pretty much done the same this afternoon too, although I just put the editor codes into the editor and then took a screen grab, then cut the editor bits out, is that what you did or is there a better way ?

And I will keep them to myself for now too.

Anyone seen the level which reminds me a lot of an old BBC game ?

I didn't struggle too much without them on the 2 levels of Largo that have no maps, however I do hope that the later levels which will no doubt be a lot more tricky, will have maps available.

I love the map image (though I agree with Dave on holding off on publishing these). Pity the spirits don't come out very clearly, though.

Each level file has exactly 2 levels without maps, though as you will already have noticed it's not always the same two. In particular, PRESTO has two earlier levels without maps so that E and F do have maps -- I felt that as these are the hardest levels in the game it would be unfair to ask the player to solve them without maps.

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I don't know if there's an official reward offered for getting all four competition entry codes, but I have all the codes so I can check if yours are correct, and if you get them all and send them to me I will make sure you get a prize in some form -- you'll certainly have earned it!

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I love the map image (though I agree with Dave on holding off on publishing these). Pity the spirits don't come out very clearly, though.

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Glad you like the Ravenskull-inspired level. This one was designed by our friend Samwise, who was originally unsure whether the level was good enough for the commerical release, but fortunately Jonathan and I (both Ravenskull fans) advocated its inclusion.

Incidentally, I've made a Repton 3 scenario based on the layouts of all eight Ravenskull levels; this scenario may possibly find its way into one of Superior Interactive's PC releases, though the later levels don't work as well as Repton levels as I would have liked.

The second batch of Repton discs are now ready (BBC Micro 5.25" DFS version) and you can get them via eBay:
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/dllm

The above 15 (in addition to the 7 'pre-orders') all went out today. After I've got the 'contributor' copies sent out I'll list another batch ... though this might not be until the weekend. So stay on your toes and keep checking that eBay link!!

I'll also list some more disc copies of Krystal Connection & Zap, as I've been rather busy over the Xmas period:

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I took a screen shot of the final screen, so it should be correct, i've just finished all the Adagio scenario individually so now have to try and complete them all without using the passwords, can you lose a life on any of these levels and still get the proper ending ? unlike the PC Repton where you need to finish all levels without losing a life.

(Aside from my obvious interest in Repton Lost R), I'm interested in sourcing some new blank DSDD floppys and 5.25 jewl cases. Is there an online site where you picked up yours at?

I'm interested in sourcing some new blank DSDD floppys and 5.25 jewl cases. Is there an online site where you picked up yours at?

As for the cases, I've just made some enquiries to Duraweld, who custom make the A5 ring binders I use for my CUG, about making replica cases of the type they used to ship disc software in the early 80s - you know the flat black A5 size ones that fold out. They are more rugged than jewel cases, and are great for 3.5" or 5.25", and still have the retro "feel" to them. I'll post back when they've done me a quote.

I know someone who sent one of those black cases off for a production quote a couple of years ago: £900 for 200 cases!

Just listed another 15:
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/dllm

Really getting into the game now, am onto the Allegro set of screens now (I assume this is named due to the musical link rather than someone's car!)

Screen B needed a bit of map studying to work out how to re-route the spirits,

Screen C took me a while as every time I thought i'd sussed it, I found another diamond blocked off from the key collection!

Screen D looks particulary nasty,

Really getting into the game now, am onto the Allegro set of screens now (I assume this is named due to the musical link rather than someone's car!) and am onto Level 3 of this set, and the difficulty rating is certainly going up !!

It's actually not that bad - it's an easy screen to complete once you've worked it out.