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'''''Adventure: Pirate's Adventure''''', more commonly known simply as '''Adventure''', is a video game developed for It was programmed by [[Alexis Adams|Alexis]] and [[Scott Adams]] and released in the TI 99/4A home computer system (and many other computer systems) distributed on both [[:Category:Solid State 1981 Software Command Module|Solid State Command Modulefourth quarter of 1981]] by [[:Category:Adventure International|Adventure International]] with accompanying cassette tape, a company created by Scott and Alexis Adams. This cartridge and cassette contain Adventure #2: Pirate's Adventuresold for $49.95 (USD). The cartridge can be used to play Scott Adams had completed Adventure's #1 earlier, although to do so, he ended up ignoring his then- 12pregnant wife, Alexis, who seemingly disapproved of his endeavor. However, shortly thereafter, along Alexis unexpectedly announced her desire to write a follow-up Adventure and helped Scott with two Questprobe titlesthe programming. <ref>{{cite web|title=Byte Magazine, although all other Adventure game cassettes had to be purchased separately05/121980|url=https://archive. org/stream/byte-magazine-1980-12/1980_12_BYTE_05-12_Adventure#page/n193/mode/1up}}<br/ref>
It was programmed by Alexis and Scott Adams and released in the fourth quarter of 1981. Scott Adams had completed Adventure #1 earlier, although to do so, he ended up ignoring his then-pregnant wife who seemingly disapproved of his endeavor. However, shortly thereafter, Alexis unexpectedly announced her desire to write a follow-up Adventure, and helped Scott with the endeavor <ref>{{cite web|title=Byte Magazine, 05/121980|url=https://archive.org/stream/byte-magazine-1980-12/1980_12_BYTE_05-12_Adventure#page/n193/mode/1up}}</ref> All games playable with this cartridge (although only game #2 - Pirate Adventure can be played without purchasing the remaining cassettes cassette tapes or floppy discs, include the following:<div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2">
==Manual==
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'''''Adventure: Pirate's Adventure''''', more commonly known simply as '''Adventure''', is a video game developed for the TI-99/4A home computer system (and many other computer systems) distributed on both [[:Category:Solid State Software Command Module|Solid State Software<sup>TM</sup> Command Module]] with accompanying cassette tape or floppy disk. This cartridge and cassette or disk contain Adventure #2: Pirate's Adventure. The cartridge can be used to play Adventure's 1 - 12, along with two Questprobe titles, although all other Adventure game cassettes or floppies had to be purchased separately. <br>
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| image = 1982_adventure_manual_cover.jpg
| alt = Adventure Manual Front Cover
| caption = Adventure (Front Cover)<ref>{{cite web|title=TI99ers On-Line User Group: TI-99 Cartridge Listing|url=http://www.ti99ers.org/timeline/cartbytitle.html#A}}</ref>| publisher = [[Adventure International]]
| part = PHM 3041
| programmer = [[Alexis Adams ]] & [[Scott Adams]]| format = [[:Category:Solid State Software Command Module|Solid State Software Command Module]]<sup>TM</sup> Command Module]] & Cassetteor Floppy Disk| released = [[:Category:1981 Software|1981 (4th Quarter)]]| genre = [[:Category:Adventure|Adventure]]| price = $49.95 (USD)
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# Adventureland
# Pirate Adventure
# Questprobe 1: The Hulk
# Questprobe 2: Spiderman
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==Gameplay==
Adventure is a text-based game lacking any graphical elements. The game proceeds based upon the player's decisions when faced after each with various question. Due to its decision-based gaming model, each adventure can be played multiple times producing unique endings based upon the decision sequence the player chooses on each attempt. <gallery mode="packed">File:1981 adventure cartridge with adventure international copyright.png|200px|1981 Adventure cartridge with Adventure International copyright (black cartridge with black label)File:1981 adventure cartridge with ti copyright.png|200px|1981 Adventure cartridge with TI copyright (black cartridge with black label)</gallery><gallery mode="packed">File:1982 adventure cartridge red labeling.png|200px|1982 Adventure cartridge (black cartridge with red label)File:1983 adventure cartridge beige.png|200px|1983 Adventure cartridge (beige cartridge with red label)</gallery> ==Advertising Blurbs=====Front Cover of Manual===Adventure takes you on a variety of challenging adventures, depending on the cassette- or diskette-based game you use with the command module. Pirate's Adventure, the game included with the module, challenges you to score points by discovering treasures. ===Back Cover of Manual===Have you ever dreamed of going on an Adventure and facing numerous challenges along the way? With the Adventure [[:Category:Solid State Software Command Module|Solid State Software<sup>TM</sup> Command Module]] and one of the many cassette- or diskette- based games developed by [[Adventure International]] Incorporated, you can experience many different adventures without leaving the comfort of your home. ===Triton Catalog - Spring 1984===You're on a fantasy island - a world teeming with monstrous evils. But you've got to stay, because 13 treasures are hidden here and you must unearth them and escape! Only logic and ingenuity can help you defend yourself. <!-- Manual --><div id="mp-lower" class="MainPageBG" style="margin-top:4px; border:1px solid #ddcef2; background:#f5fffa; overflow:auto;"><div id="mp-bottom"><h2 id="mp-tfp-h2" style="margin:0.5em; background:#cef2e0; font-family:inherit; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #afa3bf; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em">Manual<span style="font-size:85%; font-weight:normal;"></span></h2><div style="padding:0.6em">
'''Adventure<sup>TM</sup>''' Cartridge Instructions TI-99/4A
===Playing the Game===
You are now ready to start an adventure. If you are playing "Pirate's Adventure," the game included with the Adventure module, the following display appears next.
[[imageFile:Adventure_Screenshot.png|500px400px|center|thumb|Adventure Opening Screen]]
In most Adventure games, the top of the display gives a brief description of your location, the visible items, the directions in which you can move, and the items you are carrying. Any additional background information needed for the game appears below the line and moves down to about the middle of the display. The question
"WHAT SHALL I DO?" is then displayed below the line, followed by the cursor (a flashing underline).
===Saving Adventure===
[[File:1981 adventure manual cover.jpg|300px|thumb|frame|right|1981 Adventure Manual Cover]]As you play an Adventure game, you may decide that you want to continue the current game at another time. Or, you could be faced with the possibility of losing the game on your next move. If so, save the game before entering your next command. Then, if you lose, you can reload the game and try a different move.
To save an Adventure in progress, enter the command SAVE GAME when the program asks, "WHAT SHALL I DO?" Next, the program asks you to type the file name for saving the game. Remove the Adventure game cassette tape from the recorder or the diskette from Disk Drive 1. Then insert the tape or diskette on which you want to save the game. Now type the file name as explained here.
===Other Adventure Games===
In addition to the "Pirate's Adventure" game which comes with the Adventure module, the following games are available on either cassette tape or diskette from * Adventure International, Incorporated.
* Adventureland - Explore an enchanted world and try to find all 13 treasures.
* Mission Impossible Adventure - Decide whether to accept the mission to save the world's first automated nuclear reactor.
* Voodoo Castle - Save Count Cristo from the fiendish curse placed on him by his enemies.
* The Count - Discover who you are, what you are doing in Transylvania, and why the postman delivered a bottle of blood.
* Strange Odyssey - Collect treasures from an ancient alien civilization on the edge of the galaxy. Also, try to repair your ship so that you can return home.
* Mystery Fun House - Attempt to enter the fun house and discover its mysteries.
* Pyramid of Doom - Explore a pyramid recently uncovered by the shifting sands, and try to collect its treasures and then escape.
* Ghost Town - Search for treasures among the ghosts in a deserted western mining town.
* Savage Island - Discover the awesome secret of a small island in a remote ocean in this first installment of a multi-part adventure.
* And More - Check with Adventure International, Incorporated or your local dealer for a list of other available Adventure games.
To order an Adventure game, write to:
[[Adventure International]], Incorporated<br>P.O. Box 3435<br>Longwood, Florida 32750<br>or call, toll free, 1-800-327-7172.
==References==
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==External Links=* [http://www.videogamehouse.net/gamemain/cartsab/adventure/ Video Game House: Adventure]=
* [https://archive.org/stream/byte-magazine-1980-12/1980_12_BYTE_05-12_Adventure#page/n193/mode/2up/ The Internet Archive: Byte Magazine, Vol 05: Number:12, Page 192]
* [http://www.pixelatedarcade.com/games/pirate-adventure/ Pixelated Arcade: Pirate Adenture]* [http://www.videogamehouse.net/gamemain/cartsab/adventure/ TI-99/4A Video Game House: Adventure]* [http://www.ti99ers.org/timeline/cartbytitle.html#A TI-99ers On-line User Group: TI-99 Cartridge Listing]* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate_Adventure/ WikiPediaWikipedia:Pirate Adventure]
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