I ran across this patch for the Law and Order game -- it appears I am not  
completely alone in my dislike of time limits in games:
"This patch also will change your Efficiency skill to make the clock count
down 10 times slower than when the skill is not selected. If you are

Does anybody of good software to keep track of an adventure game collection? Something in the vein of collectorz but for adventure games

I am going to terminate my ashikaga account because of the trolls, so just
to let you know (instead of writing to you guys individually).
Ashikaga

I'm replaying this game after a five-year gap and enjoying it, but I'd
forgotten how much CD-swapping there is, even with a maximum install.
I've seen tips on doing a full HD install with Myst and Riven; can the
same be done with ZN?

Has anyone successfully run Simon 3D in windows xp? I have tried everything
including installing the version 2 patch nut all I get is a black screen.
The technical support line is a complete waste of time and suggested I
'search the internet for help'.

I recently got my hands on a second-hand copy of Activision's Infocom
Fantasy Collection and I was wondering if anyone could give me a list of all
the maps and extras the set came with? I'd like to know if they're all
there!

Could someone suggest a good game for my PC?

I've just won this as part of a bundle on Ebay.
What is it like ?  I can't find any reviews.
Is it rare, crap or both ?
Does it work on XP ?

I just want to warn you guys, recently there are few trolls trolling in the
other NG I visited.  They are not only trolling, but also collect our
personal information.  Please don't respond to them!  And btw, they also
pretend to be somebody and use other people's nicknames to fool ...

We are (were) playing Amerzone (DVD-version), but have a problem. When we
reach chapter 3 and walk towards the gate, Amerzone crashes. It doesn't
matter if we do something else before walking towards the gate, like talking
to the priest. We have tried a hundred things to repair it, ...

So did my provider (ATT -> Comcast) just drop the comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
usenet group, or did the name change or what?  Anyone know what might be
going on?
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Oldies, all by Angelsoft/Mindscape. Need complete games in original folders.
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Forbidden Castle
Goldfinger: James Bond 007

I have an extra copy of this excellent game.  Just the original cds in their
original cd-holder, no box but like new otherwise.  Not much, $5 plus
shipping would be enough.  Email me if interested.
rms

I've managed to get King's Quest 6 running under VirtualPC 4.3.2, and
although the game runs pretty well the sound is rather stuttery. I copied
the voice files over to the VirtualPC HDD and it improved it somewhat but I
can't completely get rid of the stutter (sometimes whatever is ...

sorry