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Re: ***QIN*** Do i really need to read the built-in encyclopedia?

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From: jl... Jerry Levy
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1996 00:00
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Actually I found QIN to be quite enjoyable, though it was by no means
perfect....

I did not read the entire encyclopedia, but I did refer to it on an as
needed basis.  Usually, it's been a while, if you go to the room
reference area it takes you to the correct place n the encylopedia and
you need only read a paragraph or two to get the answer.  But be
forwarned:  You will learn something about ancient Chinese culture by
the time you finish the game.  Is it worth it?  I definitly think so!

chi...@topaz.cqu.edu.au wrote:

>Hi!

>     I just bought the game QIN and I am a wee bit dissapointed. They
>have made the game unneccesarily difficult by having most of the clues
>in Chinese. I know they provided a an 'translator' but why don't they
>make it automatice instead of having the player to make the selection
>each time a chinese character is met?

>I was wondering if it is possible to complete the game without having
>to refer to the built-in encyclopedia? Man, it is a real chore to go
>thru the 1 Mb of material just to get a clue to the next puzzle.

>Andrew.


--Jerry

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