Adventures in the Dragon Kingdoms

Version 0.4 (released 2006Feb26)

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Note: this is the Java-based, earlier version of Perilar. The latest version of Perilar is on the iPhone!

Java Perilar is a fast, simple computer role-playing game (CRPG), with an epic quest! You will cross a vast monster-infested wilderness to the dungeons to recover ancient weapons and artifacts, then to the dragons' lairs, then face the final challenge...

Version 0.4 is a beta release for designing the gameplay, and future versions will have additional art, music, and sound effects.

Requirements:

Java 5.0:

If you do not have a current version of Java, download it here. If you're not sure, check your Java version here.

Download:

Mac OS X: Perilar-0.4.dmg (336k)

All Other Platforms: Perilar-0.4.zip (240k)

Getting Started:

Mac OS X: Download and open Perilar.dmg, drop the folder where you want it, and double-click Perilar.app.

All Other Platforms: Download and unzip Perilar.zip, and double-click on the Perilar.jar file to run it.

Windows troubleshooting: If Perilar.jar just unpacks, some other program is unpacking it, so right-click, Open With, and pick:

"C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\java.exe"
                          ^^^^^^^^-version will probably vary on your system.

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Save Game Warning:

Savefiles from previous versions will not be compatible with later versions until 1.0. At that point, I'll make sure they are always forward-compatible, but it hampers rapid development until then. Sorry for the trouble, but at least you'll get to see the new world features in each version!

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What's New in Version 0.4 (2006Feb26):

• World map available for purchase (fill it in by exploring)!
• Help and historical background!
• Chop down trees to clear paths.
• Onscreen stats.
• Terrain flows smoothly into neighboring sectors.
• High score listing!
• Native Mac OS X installation and application bundle--still runs as a standalone jar on lesser platforms.
• Custom file selector that actually works.
• Load/save by character name.

What's New in Version 0.3 (2006Jan11):

• Dungeon entrances
• Line-of-sight visibility
• Selectable game speed: turn-based, slow, fast, or nightmare!

What's New in Version 0.2 (2006Jan10):

• Torches required in dungeons
• Improved combat mechanics
• Additional usable items

What's New in Version 0.1 (2006Jan09):

• Initial release!
• Random terrain generation
• NPCs, shops

Last modified: 2006Feb26
Beta 0.4