Comments on: Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171 The Retrogaming and Retrocomputing Blogazine Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:44:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.2 Comment on Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web by: Mitchell Bandes http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20440 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:25:23 +0000 http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20440 Okay, I think I figured out the problem. If you ever save in the double maze (after taking care of Aboud's whirlwind, where Osmet Khan's palace is), the next move you make will crash the game and render it unplayable until you delete your IE cookies. A frustrating bug indeed. Okay, I think I figured out the problem. If you ever save in the double maze (after taking care of Aboud's whirlwind, where Osmet Khan's palace is), the next move you make will crash the game and render it unplayable until you delete your IE cookies. A frustrating bug indeed.

]]> Comment on Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web by: Mitchell Bandes http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20436 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:54:52 +0000 http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20436 So. I'm a dumbass. Turns out all I had to do was clear my IE cookies to get it working again. Carry on. So.

I'm a dumbass.

Turns out all I had to do was clear my IE cookies to get it working again.

Carry on.

]]> Comment on Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web by: Mitchell Bandes http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20435 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:30:33 +0000 http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20435 It appears that the only version compatible with Windows 7 is IE9. I've been looking into finding alternatives, like emulators and such, but my search has proved fruitless. I tried downloading something called IEtester, which lets you view web pages in any version, but it still seems to fail. All in all, I'm a sad panda. Still, it would be some consolation if you and others would contribute to the TVTropes article I made. I'm sure the game would receive a massive popularity boost through it, besides. It appears that the only version compatible with Windows 7 is IE9. I've been looking into finding alternatives, like emulators and such, but my search has proved fruitless. I tried downloading something called IEtester, which lets you view web pages in any version, but it still seems to fail.

All in all, I'm a sad panda.

Still, it would be some consolation if you and others would contribute to the TVTropes article I made. I'm sure the game would receive a massive popularity boost through it, besides.

]]> Comment on Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web by: Benj Edwards http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20434 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:34:22 +0000 http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20434 Hmm. Are you using a new version of IE like IE 9? The Mad Maze II code may not be compatible with newer versions of IE. Hmm. Are you using a new version of IE like IE 9? The Mad Maze II code may not be compatible with newer versions of IE.

]]> Comment on Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web by: Mitchell Bandes http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20433 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:30:31 +0000 http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20433 I've been using that link. However, a couple of days ago, right in front of Osmet Khan's palace, I got a message saying something about an overflow error in line 240 (I think), and from that point on, every time I go to that site on IE, it says the webpage cannot be found. The link seems to work on Firefox, though (the site - not the game itself). I've been using that link. However, a couple of days ago, right in front of Osmet Khan's palace, I got a message saying something about an overflow error in line 240 (I think), and from that point on, every time I go to that site on IE, it says the webpage cannot be found.

The link seems to work on Firefox, though (the site - not the game itself).

]]> Comment on Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web by: Benj Edwards http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20432 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:57:55 +0000 http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20432 It hasn't gone down -- it works for me. The game did move, though, and I changed the link in this article back in July 2011 (see note at the bottom of the post above). http://d1144651.mydomainwebhost.com/MadMaze2/ In case it ever goes down permanently, the author sent me a mirror of MadMaze II that I can set up, but I won't make that live unless his version goes down. It hasn't gone down — it works for me. The game did move, though, and I changed the link in this article back in July 2011 (see note at the bottom of the post above).

http://d1144651.mydomainwebhost.com/MadMaze2/

In case it ever goes down permanently, the author sent me a mirror of MadMaze II that I can set up, but I won't make that live unless his version goes down.

]]> Comment on Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web by: Mitchell Bandes http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20431 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:37:27 +0000 http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20431 It's a shame that the game's gone down. I hope it returns soon. You know, we probably wouldn't have this problem if someone just converted this game into Flash - as in, screenshot everything and assemble it so it plays just like the original. Ah well, in the meantime, I've started a TVtropes page for it. I'm surprised there hasn't been one before now. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VideoGame/MadMaze It's a shame that the game's gone down. I hope it returns soon. You know, we probably wouldn't have this problem if someone just converted this game into Flash - as in, screenshot everything and assemble it so it plays just like the original.

Ah well, in the meantime, I've started a TVtropes page for it. I'm surprised there hasn't been one before now. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VideoGame/MadMaze

]]> Comment on Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web by: Jen G http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20382 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:35:21 +0000 http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20382 Looks like the link is down again...sad as I was missing this game. I never did get to finish it as a kid... Looks like the link is down again…sad as I was missing this game. I never did get to finish it as a kid…

]]> Comment on Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web by: Russ of Weith http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20019 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:56:38 +0000 http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-20019 This is one of many creative MadMaze posts that could be found on the old Prodigy Classic Games BB: Announcer: "We here at K-Mad wish everyone a very happy Halloween ... and to get our show started ............ H e e e e r e's Joanie!!!" (Joanie comes out from behind the curtain and sits on a stool.) Joanie: "Since Halloween is almost upon us..I have some MadMaze tips on how to have a safe and fun time trick or treating. First and foremost ... NEVER take anything to eat or drink from Crone Matilda. I can't go into this more, as we here at K-Mad avoid gruesome details in our programming. Another tip ... NEVER knock at the front gate of the Wicksmear Castle ... as it will be your last stop if you do. Speaking of "nevers" this also applies to taking chocolate cake while on the moon. Other places to avoid are the village of the Tigeree, Mooko, and the Twisted Temple. In all these places, trick or treats means you give "them" something. On the positive side, the Merchant is giving out frozen yoghurt pops again this year ... Remember also to take an ice chest to the Land of Snow and Ice, as Carange's treats quickly melt. Good places to trick or treat are Sage Tsoreen's place, any of the Vert's, the Bazaar, and the Oasis. It is also reported that the Floating City will be dropping wrapped treats from the sky as they pass over the various villages in the realms. I don't think I need to remind anyone not to wear an Insectidae costume if you will be trick or treating in the City of Caesauriasus, and vise versa if you are going to the Lair of the Prime Mother and the Pyramids. It has been reported that special traffic advisors will be in place in the Invisible Maze to help direct Halloween celebrators to the Moon. Residents of the Moon have been complaining for years that they rarely get any trick or treaters, so this year we are hoping the problem will be solved by the extra helpers. This should be one of the best Halloween's ever with gala parties planned throughout the Glade ... so be sure to check them out after you finish trick or treating ..." This is one of many creative MadMaze posts that could be found on the old Prodigy Classic Games BB:

Announcer: "We here at K-Mad wish everyone a very happy Halloween … and to get our show started ………… H e e e e r e's Joanie!!!"

(Joanie comes out from behind the curtain and sits on a stool.)

Joanie: "Since Halloween is almost upon us..I have some MadMaze tips on how to have a safe and fun time trick or treating. First and foremost … NEVER take anything to eat or drink from Crone Matilda. I can't go into this more, as we here at K-Mad avoid gruesome details in our programming.

Another tip … NEVER knock at the front gate of the Wicksmear Castle … as it will be your last stop if you do. Speaking of "nevers" this also applies to taking chocolate cake while on the moon.

Other places to avoid are the village of the Tigeree, Mooko, and the Twisted Temple. In all these places, trick or treats means you give "them" something.

On the positive side, the Merchant is giving out frozen yoghurt pops again this year … Remember also to take an ice chest to the Land of Snow and Ice, as Carange's treats quickly melt.

Good places to trick or treat are Sage Tsoreen's place, any of the Vert's, the Bazaar, and the Oasis. It is also reported that the Floating City will be dropping wrapped treats from the sky as they pass over the various villages in the realms.

I don't think I need to remind anyone not to wear an Insectidae costume if you will be trick or treating in the City of Caesauriasus, and vise versa if you are going to the Lair of the Prime Mother and the Pyramids.

It has been reported that special traffic advisors will be in place in the Invisible Maze to help direct Halloween celebrators to the Moon. Residents of the Moon have been complaining for years that they rarely get any trick or treaters, so this year we are hoping the problem will be solved by the extra helpers.

This should be one of the best Halloween's ever with gala parties planned throughout the Glade … so be sure to check them out after you finish trick or treating …"

]]> Comment on Prodigy Lives! Play MadMaze On the Web by: Mike http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-19862 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:39:59 +0000 http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/171#comment-19862 I was on the second maze when it kicked me out, I've been trying for 4 days to get back in. I was on the second maze when it kicked me out, I've been trying for 4 days to get back in.

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