Sorcerer #1 Hack 1.42 + Redeem Codes

UPDATE- Major bug in 1.18 - many times in combat or camp, you cant cast spells, but it uses up spell points - as if silenced - mainly on dungeon floor 5

UPDATE 2 - I am unable to transfer characters from #1 to #2, despite following the tutorial - the webpage just times out - it should be easier to xfer characters - can't both games just access the same backup / data? Or does Apple not allow this?

NOTE - As for the 1hp per level, you can do a backup before you visit the Inn and if you don't like the hp or stat increases, go back and restore from backup and try again - it takes a little extra time, but you CAN get more hp and better stat increases

An almost direct port of Wizardy, but the maps are a bit different (good call). Some minor problems persist, but I am still enjoying it. As with the original Wizardry, you may want to take advantage of the backup / restore feature when levelling up to get a ninja or lord later on. Overall, I can't believe it's free, but maybe it is too similar to Wizardry to avoid legal action if it cost something.

I remember first seeing Wizardry 1 on my friend’s Apple II computer back in the late 70s, and to this day it remains one of my all-time favorite games. I have wanted to re-play it since, and especially on my iPhone/iPad. I’ve been looking for the original, classic Wizardry but it does not exist.

This game is a fantastic clone - the floors are different but so far the gameplay is identical and I believe the monsters are as well.

Looking forward to getting into the depths here...

Love this game. Worth a try. Classic perma-death game.

Ok, so this is a classic role playing blast!

1) Fixing HP BUG: First... about level hit points. I think it is a bug when so many people can't figure out how to do this, and rate app poorly. to fix level hit points, don't use the "cot" when leveling up. Choose at least the economy room, and you will get normal hit point additions. This may work even better with more expensive rooms, I would love if anyone offered more information as they experimented. I think you may need to raise rooms as you get higher levels.
2) Mapping... is way to hard on a portable device. But it is forcing me to use my memory, and figure it out :p

a few tips
1) try using magic spells when not in combat to get a map spell
2) to level up, go to the adventure inn and rest
3) to heal, spend 10gp/week in the inn, and watch your HP refresh. to level up, use more expensive rooms
4) to save, go to the edge of town->training ground->system
for backup and restores. you can backup before leveling up, and try again for better hit points.
5) FULL MANUAL AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE!
all spell descriptions, and more... do a search for sorcerer and death head to find the website
they have a manual with character spells, and more.

A few Questions/Spoilers!
1) does anyone have a tip for finding your way back once you're in the many-door room?
2) is there any way to see in the blanked hall?

Great game, lots of fun. Pretty darned hard.

Reading the FAQ/Help was helpful to make my way around. I am frequently b/u'ing and restoring b/c of massive deaths.
The differences between Training Ground and Bar were confusing at first, b/c you make new characters @ Training Grounds, but form parties at Bar.

A walk down the hallway with level 1 characters is about all you want to do. Level up a bunch then venture outwards. You'll need some healing action, so my party is - 2 fighters, thief, wizard, 2 priests. I have not advanced to the extra classes, and haven't barely solved the first level yet! Just getting to the level where I my party doesn't get wiped out so fast.

I will download game 2 & more, I believe.
-- Thanks Death=Head & Co! You have done a great job!

Ideas: You might want a 'high score board' that can be shared so you can see how people are doing?
I'd like to see the whole party info on 1 (long) screen. Is that what the output as html feature is? Haven't tried.
If I accidentally hit "run" in combat, I'd like the option to hit 'cancel' on that also.

(Hey all you iPhone dev's, why not find the best of the old games & adapt free versions for iPhone! Here's some possibilties: X-Com, Masters of Orion, Ultima, Mght & Magic, Battle Chess, etc.)

Re: complaints about 1hp per level -- stop whining! It's a game with challenge, ok??

I found this game to be very addicting and fun. It plays just like the old commodore games, but with sharper lines. After looking at some of the reviews on this game, a lot of people are complaining about features that aren't there, but if you take your time and mess around with the game you will find that they are. For example, yes, you can save your game, and yes, there is a function to view the stats on a weapon or piece of armor. Also, the dungeons only seem difficult because, in my opinion, newer rpg's are very newbie friendly as to not discourage too quickly. If you want to level your party up, take them down for short little jaunts, pull them back up, rest them up and equip them, then save the party under the Training Grounds-System-Backup feature. Don't wander too far until you've gone up and down the same halls several times and have them committed to memory (unless you want to map them out on graph paper--something we used to do with old games like Ultima and Bards Tale). This is one the best games I've found so far out of maybe 50 or so that I've tried out, and --go figure-- it's free. Thanks for making it available!!

The level-up HP gain definitely needs to be tweaked for better HP distribution. I give it a 3 stars because this part is really annoying. But here is some helps that I have figured out that will assist you.

1. Goto Training Ground -> System -> Backup Charactre Data
2. Goto the Tavern, add one of your character who is ready to level
3. Goto Adventure's Inn and rest. If you don't like to HP, back to System menu and restore your data.

Tips:
1. There is Wizard level 1 spell call Where is. This spell will reveal the area you had explored.
2. You can create new character, user one of you main character to pool their golds then delete them.
3. Early in the game, head back to the Castle frequently and backup your characters so you can restore them if you lost your team.
4. Use priest or bishop to heal your team instead spending money to heal in the Inn. Spell caster can rest for free to regain their magic.

1. People don't want to play a mobile adventure game that they have to map on graph paper while they play. You need an automapping feature.
2. The randomization issue with hit points is ridiculous. The original wizardry had a similar problem where you would get 1 hp for many levels then suddenly get 22 hits like it was checking to make sure you had enough for your level. Just fix the randomization!!
3. You need to be able to strip bodies for money to help pay for raises from the temple.
4. The original wizardry had the same problem with class changing, since your stats drop to racial minimum after the change, you will finish the game long before that character becomes useful again!

Love it Can't wait to play #5 Hope you release that one (my favorite old school wizardry)

And to me the hit point generation is spot on with the original. Yes, many times you will only get 1 point. But it always seems to average out so that most level 10 fighters have 40-60 hp, keep playing, you'll see-sometimes you can get 25+ a level,

Also, for people who never played original. Attacking/Not attacking friendlys will change your alignment.

Thanks for porting over Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord to my ipod! I remembered this game so well, because it was the first game my dad and I actually finished. I really appreciate changing all of the priest and wizard spell names (because in the original I needed the manual to remember which spell did what). The game is fun and challenging as I remember it. Now back to re-rolling my character stats!

Edit: Please release Sorcerer #3 in the USA! I see it the Japanese store, but I can't download it.