Big K


The Greedy Dwarf

Publisher: Goldstar
Machine: BBC Model B

 
Published in Big K #5

The Greedy Dwarf

This is the first adventure I've seen that compares even in the slightest with a Dungeons and Dragons session.

Obviously written by a fan of Gygax, it's all about this nasty dwarf, Arfa (ah-ha), who's nicked some of the local king's jewels. Understandably, the king is less than chuffed, and proceeds to hire the local hero (ah-ha) to get after the miniature miscreant.

Like most adventures, it's kept to the traditional mould... jewels, heroes, kings, etc. The input parser is better than adequate, allowing more than two-word orders.

The packaging is real neat; a little pamphlet comes with it full of nice piccies and scene-setters.

Cleverly constructed (and fairly long), my only moan is that it's too easy to crook.