THE GAMESMASTER

Presents your inevitable demise, in text form

Adventures

The Chalice of Bognor Regis

A quaint English village called Little Puddling, with a dark secret lurking beneath its medieval church. The village has a pub, a churchyard, surrounding woods, and catacombs under the church.

A terrible curse has turned every drop of ale in Little Puddling flat. The only cure: the legendary Golden Chalice of Bognor Regis, lost in the ruins beneath the old church. Retrieve it, or face an eternity of disappointing pints.

How to Play

Type commands to explore, interact, and survive. The Gamesmaster narrates your actions with varying degrees of sympathy.

Movement

north Move north (or n, south, east, west, up, down)
go to the pub Move toward a named location

Looking Around

look Describe your surroundings, items, NPCs, and exits
examine torch Inspect something more closely
search Search the room for hidden items, traps, and secrets

Items

take key Pick up an item
drop key Put down an item
use key Use an item (unlocks doors if applicable)
inventory See what you are carrying

Talking to Characters

NPCs have distinct personalities, knowledge, and secrets. Some are helpful, others less so. Try different approaches.

speak to Margaret Start a conversation
ask Margaret about the chalice Ask about a specific topic
talk to the barman Partial names work too

Combat

Fighting Fantasyâ„¢-style dice combat. Your Skill, Stamina, and Luck matter. Choose your battles wisely.

attack goblin Engage in combat
flee Attempt to run away
stats Check your Skill, Stamina, and Luck

Tips

  • Search every room. Hidden items and secret passages are common.
  • Talk to everyone. NPCs hold clues, and some have secrets they will only share if you are persuasive.
  • Not every fight is worth having. Sometimes discretion is the better part of valour.
  • Use the arrow keys to recall previous commands.