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are some Total Distortion Comments from other users.....
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Date: 1. Jan 96 7:48
This is a really great game, but I cant
seem to 1) find the x-card, 2) maintain life force despite sleeping and
eating, 3) go through the heat window in the halls of distortion, 4)
work the video camera or load "video clips " that I've purchased. Should
I buy more video clips? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in
advance.
From: Holden Thomas
<greg@hlc.actx.edu>
Date: 1. Jan 96 9:07
I am in need of help
From: Kyle Gray
<SuperM>
Date: 1. Jan 96 11:10
Someone please help! I have completed the cable channels and
constructed the artifact, but what do I do now??? I also have run out
of music. Please help meeeee!!!!
From: Frank Sherman
<TOOLl16@Aol.com>
Date: 1. Jan 96 12:26
WHERE IS CARD X?
From: Alex
<Leer102@aol.com>
Date: 1. Jan 96 13:05
how the hell do i open the firey door, this is a stone cold crazy
wow game :), lol
From: Paul
<sliver1186@aol.com>
Date: 1. Jan 96
22:53
HELP! Please E-mail answers if ya got em. 1) Where and what is
the X-card? 2) What is that blue hallway beyond the hot door? 3) What's
with the torches? 4) And the huge monitors? 5) How can I watch TV? I
can't pick up or use the remote! I think that's it. ANY help would be
GREATLY appriciated. Thanx. E-Mail: Sliver1186@aol.com
From: Lucas Webster <LKW 81>
Date: 2. Jan 96 10:06
Where is the "Card X"?
From: Lucas Webster <LKW 81@aol.com>
Date: 2. Jan 96 10:08
Where can I find the "Card X"?
From: Rafiq Premji <zpremji@msn.com>
Date: 2. Jan 96 11:51
ok, anyone that wants to find out where
the X card is, email me and I will e-mail you.
From:
PLman <PLdoomer>
Date: 2. Jan 96 13:25
This game just flat out rocks.
From: Alex Gawlak
<kgawlak@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca>
Date: 2.
Jan 96 14:09
I would really like to no how to talk to mr.kranger he
never answers me. somebody help me nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.please
e-mail me and tell me the answer
From: Atomix
<atomix@poprocket.com>
Date: 2. Jan 96
14:30
Alex : You need to gain more fame before you can talk to Hans
Kranger.... get further in the game to gain more points
From: Steve <Wendlegee@aol.com>
Date: 2. Jan 96 17:40
if anybody knows the secret combination
that fills up your life bar, please email with the solution. Thanx
From: Matt Cline <BMWQ78b@prodigy.com>
Date: 2. Jan 96 17:47
TD is cool!
From:
William Jetter <wj@cloud9.net>
Date: 2.
Jan 96 19:40
I am getting frustrated by an inability to get life
force. I read books and try(fail) to do most of the puzzles. I can't
get enough life force to go back to the maze and survive. I am stuck in
the tower watching the life force stay at 42.
Any help would be
appreciated.
From: Mike
<RMIKE223@AOL.COM`>
Date: 2. Jan 96 20:26
Inserted chip into vid hall monitor, but just got ??? as their
heading, what am I doing wrong, or have not done. A little assistance
will get you a life-long friend. Coolness to you at P.Rocket - I am
really liking this. ..
From: David Clayman <clayman@interserve.com>
Date: 4. Jan 96 14:53
When I try to use the artifact the exit button doesn't work. Is this a glitch? How do you access the vid-screens in the vid-hall
From: Carey <CONRAD82@aol.com>
Date: 4. Jan 96 15:32
cheats! must.. know...
From: janelle <jlo121@psu.edu>
Date: 4. Jan 96 18:11
I need help.
Can you tell me how to get past the shooting key game to return to my tower.
I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or if the game is just really hard.
Do you need to shoot all the locks on the first shot.
thanks
jlo121@psu.edu
From: Jay Longwell <JayL@csoure1.com>
Date: 4. Jan 96 20:02
Great game! I've had a blast, and I'm barely out of the first maze. So what's the X card?
From: Tim <RaiderTim@AOL.com>
Date: 4. Jan 96 21:02
I am a new user and can't seem to figure out how
to use the video camera. Is there a trick to accessing
some type of control panel to record and save
video clips??
HELP!!
From: AZMAN <azman@sp.sg>
Date: 4. Jan 96 22:19
Give me ALL your hints!! I can't sell my music videos to stevie or yuji.Give IT ALL TO ME NOWWWW!!!!!!
From: Michael <madmikej2@aol.com>
Date: 4. Jan 96 22:42
I can't get past the sky maze!!!! Can someone please e-mail me on how to get past it. And whats with the moniter room at the end of the maze????
From: tom
<jowens@kasson.polaristel.net>
Date: 5. Jan 96 0:58
where do you get a card x ?
From: Paul <Sliver1186@aol.com>
Date: 5. Jan 96 12:13
Ok, more questions...
1) I'm past the torches in the Vid Hall,
proved loyalty, but i can't do anything
with thecontrol panel!
2) Again, what's that big 3 headed thing
behind the fire door?
3) I can't do anything with the remote.
What's it for?
4) PLEASE TELL ME WHAT AND WHERE THE
X-CARD IS!!!
That's all so far, and IF there ARE any
cheats, lemme know. Thanx!
Yo pal,
Sliver1186@aol.com
From: Atomix <atomix@poprocket.com>
Date: 5. Jan 96 13:48
Wow! Lots of questions about card x!!!
Hmm... have you checked the TD FAQ yet?. We almost give the answer away there....
Atomix
From: John Hopper <HopperJB@rindge.fpc.edu>
Date: 5. Jan 96 13:55
HEY X CARD PEOPLE!
Ever play Myst?
CLICK ON EVERY THING!
And I gave My key card to Roxanne,
is that bad?
From: buckweat <b@a.com>
Date: 5. Jan 96 17:52
yeah
From: atomix <atomix@poprocket.com>
Date: 5. Jan 96 20:27
NEW!!!
The Total Distortion Area has gone under some
changes...
New Headers: TECH SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD MANIA
Tech Support covers
alot of bug and installation questions about TD.
Download Mania has links to
the slideshow, graphics,
sounds, and the TRAVEL-GUIDE,
which covers little sections of the game in greater detail.
Also, all the areas in the TD
section are now 100% FRAMES
compatible and this TD discussion forum has it's own FRAMES interface!!
GO GET NETSCAPE 2.0 beta now!!
Atomix
From: Will <heathclf@interaccess.com>
Date: 5. Jan 96 22:16
SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!
The damn cable maze is killing my enjoymnet of this fine game. I am hopelessly stuck before a monitor and a puzzle with which I don't even know what I'm trying to do! There are those four spiked wheels with corresponding buttons. I know the buttons spin t
hings, but what am I trying to do here?? How do I do it? If someone doesnt answer me I won't be able to play anymore since I can't seem to find a way out either. Please take a second and mail me. Thankyou!
From: Errin <mdaniels@tstonramp.com>
Date: 6. Jan 96 12:02
I just got this game for Christmas
so would somebody help me out
I need to know what an x card is
and what do you do with it. help
me!
thanks!
From: ModAnim <ModAnim@AOL.com>
Date: 6. Jan 96 23:000
ha HA HAH AH AH A HA H AHA H AH A H AH A H AH A H A HHAHAHAAAA!!!!1! I AM NOW A V.I.P!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHHHHAAAAA!!!!! IF YOU DONT BELIEVE ME, THEN JUST GO PLAY SMASHING GOOD FUN!!!! HAHAHAA AHA HHA H A HA A HA H AH A HA H
A HA H A HA HA HA H AH A HAAAAA!! p.s. whats the password in total distortion??? you know, THE password?
From: Atomix <atomix@poprocket.com>
Date: 7. Jan 96 1:12
Cable Maze Tricks:
You may come across four wheels that spin in circles in front of you.
Do not not be alarmed. This is not your eyes playing tricks on you.
You have been faced with a * puzzle *!
We like to call it the SPIN TUNNELS.
What you need to do is make all the tunnels line up in a row. After they do,
they will allow you to pass through them. The buttons you can press are of
different colors. They correspond to the color of the wheels spinning...
When you press one of the buttons, it changes the direction of which the wheels
are spinning. Simply change the direction of each wheel until all four match!!
Now, the rest is up to you........
From: joyce <joy57@aol.com>
Date: 7. Jan 96 10:39
please send me all your hints. cant
get anywhere. thanks
From: Mary <marywait@aol.com>
Date: 7. Jan 96 14:56
I'm really stuck. I've gotten into the garage and met edgar, but I can't get out of the chair or otherwise get backstage to get footage at the stage. Please, please someone email me an answer or strong hint. marywait@ao
l.com
From: Matt <Nirva4@aol.com>
Date: 7. Jan 96 16:50
what is the x card to get in after you get the password
From: The Beast2 <The Beast2@Aol.Com>
Date: 7. Jan 96 18:10
I know that card X is in the Vidhalls but where are the Vid Halls and how do you get there
From: sam <slam22@aol.com>
Date: 7. Jan 96 18:58
where is card x
From: atomix <atomix@poprocket.com>
Date: 7. Jan 96 22:14
---------------------
LA STAGE:
"Backstage" isn't necessarily always behind
the stage... in fact it could be closer than you
think it is....
Try going ways you haven't even considered....
-------------------
VIDHALLS:
The vidhalls are the rooms with the huge sets of monitors
that you pass under as you walk through.
Card x has been noted by several people as being in the vidhalls.
But it's not visible unless you click on things...
-----------------------------
From: atomix <atomix@poprocket.com>
Date: 7. Jan 96 22:17
-----------------
VIDEO CAMERA:
You can capture video of an area that you are in by
simply clicking on USE when you have it selected in the
guitar case.....
From: Ryan D. Newman <rnewman@scf.usc.edu>
Date: 7. Jan 96 23:55
If you need help, email me and will hopefully be able to answer your questions. I finished the game about two weeks ago.
From: Ryan D. Newman <rnewman@scf.usc.edu>
Date: 7. Jan 96 23:58
I am working on creating unofficial Total D hints web page, it will be up and running in about a week. I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY HINTS YOU FEEL ARE VITAL. I known a fair amount about the game and in attempt
to help those in need. Please send your suggestions. I will post a notice when the page in up and running. Keep rockin in the Distortion Dimension.
From: Will <heathclf@interaccess.com>
Date: 8. Jan 96 1:41
I havent been able to get any footage out of the Channel 1 Hell/LA/Cemetary area. Is there something I'm missing? "directions you ahvent thought of" umm.. there are no directions available except plummeting to your death, b
ut I ttake that death option too much as it is.. Could someone please email me? It's driving me nuts!!
From: The Beast2 <The Beast2@aol.com>
Date: 8. Jan 96 7:41
To get card x you must go into the vid halls and go to the door on the other side of thet room turn to the side of the wallthat has the gas torches and there is a light fixture on the ground click on it and you will get car
d x.
From: cdollens@ix.netcom.com <rnewman@scf.usc.edu>
Date: 8. Jan 96 9:23
How do you get the x card from the vidhall. Where the heck is the vidhall. I solved the matching puzzle and now can't find the card x in order to enter the next door. HELP!
From: Robin Starveling <zachnlis@airmail.net>
Date: 8. Jan 96 10:05
Just dropping a note to let other TD
fans out there know there is yes, yet
another foolish (how did that Guitar
Warrior put it?) Human Blood Bag who
has dared venture forth into the
Distortion Dimension. I've gotten as far
as the first maze (and my third Guitar
Warrior) when I was forced to turn back
and lick my wounds. Are there combinations
of food and beverage concoctions that
increase mental prowess and lifeforce?
Perhaps a lot of fish... I really don't
want to go back to sleep you know. I
hate those obnoxious nightmares! They
get me every time. If there's anyone
who wants to show off their infinite
wisdom and superiority, feel free to
send me any tips you may have. But don't
ask me about the X Card. I haven't even
gotten that far yet! I'm primarily
interested in what kind of videos most
interest Stevie and Yuji. I almost
sent a video to Yuji (sp??) once, but
he suddenly hung up on me. That guy is
weird!! Also, anyone who wants to share
their MacBeatnik poetry, I'd love to
swap concoctions via email. Yeah it's
all random, but what I see randomly and
what YOU see randomly are differnt, and
I just love that dude. Laters!
Robin Starveling
From: Robin Starveling <zachnlis@airmail.net>
Date: 8. Jan 96 10:06
Just dropping a note to let other TD
fans out there know there is yes, yet
another foolish (how did that Guitar
Warrior put it?) Human Blood Bag who
has dared venture forth into the
Distortion Dimension. I've gotten as far
as the first maze (and my third Guitar
Warrior) when I was forced to turn back
and lick my wounds. Are there combinations
of food and beverage concoctions that
increase mental prowess and lifeforce?
Perhaps a lot of fish... I really don't
want to go back to sleep you know. I
hate those obnoxious nightmares! They
get me every time. If there's anyone
who wants to show off their infinite
wisdom and superiority, feel free to
send me any tips you may have. But don't
ask me about the X Card. I haven't even
gotten that far yet! I'm primarily
interested in what kind of videos most
interest Stevie and Yuji. I almost
sent a video to Yuji (sp??) once, but
he suddenly hung up on me. That guy is
weird!! Also, anyone who wants to share
their MacBeatnik poetry, I'd love to
swap concoctions via email. Yeah it's
all random, but what I see randomly and
what YOU see randomly are differnt, and
I just love that dude. Laters!
Robin Starveling
From: Robin Starveling <zachnlis@airmail.net>
Date: 8. Jan 96 10:07
Just dropping a note to let other TD
fans out there know there is yes, yet
another foolish (how did that Guitar
Warrior put it?) Human Blood Bag who
has dared venture forth into the
Distortion Dimension. I've gotten as far
as the first maze (and my third Guitar
Warrior) when I was forced to turn back
and lick my wounds. Are there combinations
of food and beverage concoctions that
increase mental prowess and lifeforce?
Perhaps a lot of fish... I really don't
want to go back to sleep you know. I
hate those obnoxious nightmares! They
get me every time. If there's anyone
who wants to show off their infinite
wisdom and superiority, feel free to
send me any tips you may have. But don't
ask me about the X Card. I haven't even
gotten that far yet! I'm primarily
interested in what kind of videos most
interest Stevie and Yuji. I almost
sent a video to Yuji (sp??) once, but
he suddenly hung up on me. That guy is
weird!! Also, anyone who wants to share
their MacBeatnik poetry, I'd love to
swap concoctions via email. Yeah it's
all random, but what I see randomly and
what YOU see randomly are differnt, and
I just love that dude. Laters!
Robin Starveling
From: Paris Stone <Lips11@AOL>
Date: 8. Jan 96 23:46
Hi! I am having NO LUCK in phtographing anything at the LA Stage. What is the secret??
(Nice animation of Betty's Ass, Joe..)
From: GARY OSTROWSKI <GOstrow724@aol.com>
Date: 9. Jan 96 5:59
I'm just getting started and can't get the first video warrior.
any helpful hints for a beginner would be great. I've been
looking around and have found food and even made a short video but
I feel I'm not going in the correct direction...HELP!!
thanks....
From: cdollens@ix.netcom.com <zachnlis@airmail.net>
Date: 9. Jan 96 6:28
To successfully get thru the nightmares,make sure you destroy the skulls. But in addition to them you must also kill the most difficult of the two nightmare options. The two nightmares are the "z" icon and the "lightbulb" i
con. Destroy the "z" icon and you will have a very easy time with the other nightmare. Pleasant dreams!
From: cdollens@ix.netcom.com <zachnlis@airmail.net>
Date: 9. Jan 96 6:37
To successfully get thru the nightmares,make sure you destroy the skulls. But in addition to them you must also kill the most difficult of the two nightmare options. The two nightmares are the "z" icon and the "lightbulb" i
con. Destroy the "z" icon and you will have a very easy time with the other nightmare. Pleasant dreams! Stevie likes real middle of the road videos with lots of people in the foreground. You must be sure not to offend her or she will not buy from you. Yuj
i is psychotic. I think he's on coke or something. Haven't had any luck with any meaningful dialouge with him. GOOD LUCK!
From: Amanda <EtrnlNite>
Date: 9. Jan 96 11:44
I have just got to the room that branches out to Sonic Cemetary, Hell's Garage, and L.A. Stage. Now I'm stuck. Anyone who would send me some advice will have my deepest gratitude. Though, it may not be needed once I do rec
ieve the information, as I may already be past that point, it will be appreciated anyway. BTW anyone who hasn't gotten that far yet and wants help can E-mail me. Any other secrets, or hints are welcome too. Hey Pop Rocket! Keep cranking out mind-blowing g
ames like this one! TD is outrageous!
From: Amanda <EtrnlNite@aol.com>
Date: 9. Jan 96 11:45
I have just got to the room that branches out to Sonic Cemetary, Hell's Garage, and L.A. Stage. Now I'm stuck. Anyone who would send me some advice will have my deepest gratitude. Though, it may not be needed once I do rec
ieve the information, as I may already be past that point, it will be appreciated anyway. BTW anyone who hasn't gotten that far yet and wants help can E-mail me. Any other secrets, or hints are welcome too. Hey Pop Rocket! Keep cranking out mind-blowing g
ames like this one! TD is outrageous!
From: Amanda <EtrnlNite>
Date: 9. Jan 96 11:45
I have just got to the room that branches out to Sonic Cemetary, Hell's Garage, and L.A. Stage. Now I'm stuck. Anyone who would send me some advice will have my deepest gratitude. Though, it may not be needed once I do rec
ieve the information, as I may already be past that point, it will be appreciated anyway. BTW anyone who hasn't gotten that far yet and wants help can E-mail me. Any other secrets, or hints are welcome too. Hey Pop Rocket! Keep cranking out mind-blowing g
ames like this one! TD is outrageous!
From: Amanda <EtrnlNite@aol.com>
Date: 9. Jan 96 11:45
I have just got to the room that branches out to Sonic Cemetary, Hell's Garage, and L.A. Stage. Now I'm stuck. Anyone who would send me some advice will have my deepest gratitude. Though, it may not be needed once I do rec
ieve the information, as I may already be past that point, it will be appreciated anyway. BTW anyone who hasn't gotten that far yet and wants help can E-mail me. Any other secrets, or hints are welcome too. Hey Pop Rocket! Keep cranking out mind-blowing g
ames like this one! TD is outrageous!
From: Amanda <EtrnlNite@aol.com>
Date: 9. Jan 96 11:45
I have just got to the room that branches out to Sonic Cemetary, Hell's Garage, and L.A. Stage. Now I'm stuck. Anyone who would send me some advice will have my deepest gratitude. Though, it may not be needed once I do rec
ieve the information, as I may already be past that point, it will be appreciated anyway. BTW anyone who hasn't gotten that far yet and wants help can E-mail me. Any other secrets, or hints are welcome too. Hey Pop Rocket! Keep cranking out mind-blowing g
ames like this one! TD is outrageous!
From: Amanda <EtrnlNite@aol.com>
Date: 9. Jan 96 11:45
I have just got to the room that branches out to Sonic Cemetary, Hell's Garage, and L.A. Stage. Now I'm stuck. Anyone who would send me some advice will have my deepest gratitude. Though, it may not be needed once I do rec
ieve the information, as I may already be past that point, it will be appreciated anyway. BTW anyone who hasn't gotten that far yet and wants help can E-mail me. Any other secrets, or hints are welcome too. Hey Pop Rocket! Keep cranking out mind-blowing g
ames like this one! TD is outrageous!
From: tommy <pimp9999>
Date: 9. Jan 96 11:47
why is ti that when i go to use the assembled artifact, the exit button won't work?
From: tommy <pimp9999>
Date: 9. Jan 96 11:49
I really would like to know why the exit button doesn't work when i use the assembled artifact.
From: tommy <pimp9999>
Date: 9. Jan 96 11:50
Hey, y'know that artifact thing. Well, when i try to use it, the exit button won't work. Why is that?
From: Paul Schuler <Sliver1186@aol.com>
Date: 9. Jan 96 13:13
I'm in the cable maze. i've been though the
maze a few times and done that spinning puzzle
too many times. just WHAT are you supposed to do in here?!?
sliver1186@aol.com
From: quentin <quentin@gxl.woodtech.com>
Date: 9. Jan 96 15:08
first of all, i havn't been able to get
to get about half of my original footage
or ANY footage from the dimension to
come up on my editor. the names of the
clips are there in the list of categories
but when you click on them, whether it
be back,middle or foreground it is just a
black screen. this happens when i preview
or when i incorporate any of these clips
in my videos. somebody help please!
From: Takashi Chiba <chibatak@st.rim.or.jp>
Date: 10. Jan 96 6:20
HELP! HELP! HELP!
TD is cool game.
How do you get lifeforce?
I try to sleep and eat.
But Ican't get lifeforce.
tasukete!
arigatougozaimasu.
From: Robin Starveling <zachnlis@airmail.net>
Date: 10. Jan 96 14:03
I wanna start a Sonya Walters fan club!
No foolin'! For those of you who don't
read the credits or game documentation,
Sonya is the dark haired lass with the
snazzy green guitar who sneers alot. If
anyone knows anything about her, like
if she's in any movies, or TV, or
blue jeans ads, I wanna know! Actually,
I'd like to hear what all the Hungry
Star Studio Models are up to. Well we
know what some of them are up to. Some
of them MADE THE GAME! But I mean like
Kimberly Schinasi, Humi Ku, Heinz
Heindrenrich, John Szymancski, JoJo
Jones, and the rest. If you're gaga over
this game like I am, I wanna hear from
ya! If you can read these words ya got
email, right? Let's start a Hungry Star
Studios Fan Club!
From: Robin Starveling <zachnlis@airmail.net>
Date: 10. Jan 96 14:28
Thank you cdollens@ix.netcom.com for the
advice. The second dream is a little
easier than the first, but still a bit
of a challenge. I've finally gotten my
mental energy back up to par! My problem
now is that I'm down to EIGHT lifeforce!
This happened after I got to the vid-
halls. Word to the wise, when ya start
seeing blood oozing all over your
monitor, it's time to RUN!! JUMP until
you're clear! It's probably too late
for you by then. I tried bringing lots
of food and coffee with me, but it
didn't help. There's got to be another
way through the Vid Hall.. Maybe those
side passages? Nope! They got electric
flame surging through them. Hmmm... As
for how to handle Stevie and Yuji, I
found the secret. Don't make passes at
Stevie first off. She takes that real
coldly. Secondly, Yuji LOVES to be
complimented. Compliment the heck out
of him. Well, don't overdue it yet. I
personally stop after the second or
third compliment, and I get real humble
around him. Works like a charm. Got
$10,000 from Yuji for my latest piece.
As for the mysterious third media buyer,
I still haven't figured him out yet, but
I think there may be some clues in the
books in the bedroom. Look for his
autobiography. If you glean something
from it, let me know. Oh, and give Mr.
Red a call just for grins. He might
actually give you a clue to point you
in the right direction. Then again, he
might just browbeat you and make you
feel like wet cement. Depends on his
mood. Seeya!
From: DSoo <PENDoom@aol.com>
Date: 10. Jan 96 17:13
I heard a cheat from a VERRRYYY helpful person (Doctor W),
It has something to do with holding down certain buttons and clicking on certain things in the
start-up Control panel (Y'know "You little baby chicken wimp"). See ya.
From: Paul Schuler <Sliver1186@aol.com>
Date: 10. Jan 96 21:37
I've been through the gate and been all over through
the Graveyard the Stage (though I can't do anything else
but watch shows over and over) and hells garage and gotten
all the stuff in there (i think) and retrieved the two files from the
devil's computer. I've unlocked the door back, and re-entered the cable maze
AND I CAN"T GET BACK THROUGH!! Is it the only way to get back to the tower?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE E-mail me.
Oh, and should i give my tower key to Roxanne the Ticket girl?
And did you know that you could get free tickets by giving her
a hamburger? :) nifty huh?
From: Paul Schuler <Sliver1186@aol.com>
Date: 10. Jan 96 21:37
I've been through the gate and been all over through
the Graveyard the Stage (though I can't do anything else
but watch shows over and over) and hells garage and gotten
all the stuff in there (i think) and retrieved the two files from the
devil's computer. I've unlocked the door back, and re-entered the cable maze
AND I CAN"T GET BACK THROUGH!! Is it the only way to get back to the tower?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE E-mail me.
Oh, and should i give my tower key to Roxanne the Ticket girl?
And did you know that you could get free tickets by giving her
a hamburger? :) nifty huh?
From: Mary <marywait@aol.com>
Date: 11. Jan 96 9:59
I'm getting desperate trying to figure out how to record footage at the stage. I feel like I've TRIED EVERYTHING and now I'm ready for THE ANSWER. Someone please have mercy and email me.
From: Robby
Date: 11. Jan 96 11:57
Where is the card X?
From: Robin Starveling <zachnlis@airmail.net>
Date: 11. Jan 96 13:56
From the Diary of Robin Starveling,
during his sojourn into the Distortion
Dimension.
January 14th, 1999:
I've been trapped in my Personal Media
Tower for awhile now. The last trek to
the VidHalls almost cost me my life,
but I was able to capture some video
while I ran through the halls screaming,
and though the sound is beyond usefulness,
the pics were great! Now I have another
ten thou of Yuji's money, and I've spent
it wisely.
I went to my trusty Vidphone and called
Earth. Got as much Food Goo as I could
stand. I learned that when I keep hitting
the BUY THIS option repeatedly, showing
my impatience, the credit check goes by
much more quickly. Thank Heaven! Then I
went to the kitchen, and stuffed myself
on Turkey sandwiches on white bread. Even
after I felt full, I just kept going.
Though I was at death's door, the food
goo sandwiches seemed to have improved
my lifeforce, and I should soon be able
to withstand another trek out of my
protected sanctum.
Think Bob Waters might interview me when
all this is over? I've been reading the
interview he did with Stevie. When I
become rich and famous, I want a man of
his calibre to write my biography. Or
maybe I'll just write it myself like
Hans did.
The library has been a constant companion
while I've been ill, and I'm glad I
brought it with me. Though the puzzles
still challenge me, one of them actually
helped me understand how to open some
portals in this alternate reality...
I must close now. My eyes are getting
heavy, and I must once more face the
nightmares. I don't think I will catch
any z's tonight, but maybe I'll keep a
light on, instead.
From: Matt Velick <Toast Dog@aol.com>
Date: 11. Jan 96 21:25
I always die in the game because my life \
force never regenerates, even though I
keep my mental and physical health at full
power. If I lose life force, it never comes
back, and I die. Help me please.
From: Ron Riskin <ronr@west.net>
Date: 11. Jan 96 23:22
Am trying to find the faq that is posted
at AOL, but have not been able to locate
it. Is it available yet?
From: Robin Starveling <zachnlis@airmail.net>
Date: 12. Jan 96 8:33
Anyone interested in a Hungry Star
Studios Fan Club?
Got a favorite Hungry
Star in Total Distortion? Wanna rap with
fellow fans of TD via email? If you'll
write me, I'll amass a group of interested
individuals and we'll start a list of
people who can massmail to one another
messages about Total Distortion. I'm
not just talking about hints and tips,
but just what you think about the game.
We could also share personal vids via
email. Get suggestions from one another
regarding how to improve the videos and
also get feedback on how to play the
game itself. Get to know others on the Net who also
find TD a crazy wow game of extra-ordinary
proportions!
NO COST! NO SALESMAN WILL
COME TO YOUR DOOR!
Maybe if enough of
us will get together and organize
requests to the poprocketeers, we can
get them to add to their web page a
section that shows short bios about
the people who posed for the videos, and
maybe we could get them to also do a
sort of "making of TD" where they show
some interesting tidbits about "behind
the scenes" type stuff. How did the idea
come about? How long has it been in the
making? What inspirations did they draw
from? How'd they come up with so much
original music, and most importantly,
WHEN IS THERE GONNA BE A TOTAL DISTORTION
TWO??
Anyone interested, please email me at
zachnlis@airmail.net. This isn't sanctioned
by anyone important. I just really think
this is a crazy wow game, and want to get to know others
who also think this is a crazy wow game.
Hope to hear from ya soon!
Robin Starveling
From: Ryan D. Newman <rnewman@scf.usc.edu>
Date: 12. Jan 96 18:18
THE HINT DIEMENSION, AN UNOFFICIAL TELL ALL HINT WEB SITE TO TOTAL DISTORTION, THE WORLD'S BEST ADVENTURE GAME. CHECK IT NOW AND ADD YOUR KNOWLEDGE:http://www-scf.usc.edu/~rnewman/hintdimension.html
From: Ryan D. Newman <rnewman@scf.usc.edu>
Date: 12. Jan 96 18:34
THE HINT DIEMENSION, AN UNOFFICIAL TELL ALL HINT WEB SITE TO
TOTAL DISTORTION, THE WORLD'S BEST ADVENTURE GAME. CHECK IT
NOW AND ADD YOURKNOWLEDGE:
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~rnewman/hintdimension.html
From: Chris <gore@earthlink.net>
Date: 13. Jan 96 12:41
What is the X card that it asks you for
at the matching game at the door after you
battle the first one or two Guitar Warriors
and where can I find it?
From: Chris <gore@earthlink.net>
Date: 13. Jan 96 12:43
Where is the X card
how do i get past the fire door
how do i use the video camera????
From: Collin <esmcniel@ucdavis.edu>
Date: 13. Jan 96 14:08
I've been playing the game for two days, and all I have done is sell a video to Stevie for $500. I can't get past the first guitar warrior. My ONE video isn't very good. It's basicly all clips that came from earth, with a
couple clips of my tower, and the tunnel that takes you to the first warrior. I have the game set on difficulty level 1, and danger level 1, and I am still having a lot of trouble. I bought the twanger model c, instead of model a, but it didn't help much
. Also, the last time I left the tower, I was almost killed, and I cannot my life back up. I've tried sleeping and eating, but that just raised my physical and mental points. I need Help!!
From: Robin Starveling <zachnlis@airmail.net>
Date: 14. Jan 96 14:13
Lifeforce:
Patience has been said to be a virtue,
and nowhere is that more prevalent than
in Total Distortion.
I've gone entire game sessions (usually
am able to spend only a few hours at a
time playing TD, with my present schedule)
with my lifeforce down to eight or so,
and the next game session it shoots up
to 21 for no logical reason. I think it
is a time factor of some sort. The game
is designed to make you spend alot of
time in your PMT. Explore the place
as much as you can. Read ALL the books.
Even the ones that look like you might
find them boring. Some of them contain
hidden clues, and others are just fun to
toy with once you get the hang of it.
The bottom line is, if you keep sleeping
and eating when possible, your lifeforce
will eventually start creeping up. It may
take a few times to come in and out, but
once it hits around fifty, for me anyway,
the lifeforce just shoots up like a
Roman Candle on the fourth of July.
Mac-Beatnik: I don't know why, but I
just love this thing. Cool daddio! Anyone
know if there's a way to add words into
it, or somehow influence the outcome of
the random choices? While waiting for
my life force to creep up, I've spent
time clicking on the guy as the words
swirl around him, but I've had no luck.
Also, is there a way to save the final
poems to disk somehow? Though you can
highlight the words with the mouse, I
don't know the keyboard combination
needed to copy them and paste them into
a textfile. The standard Windows
cntrl-c or alt-prntscrn don't work.
Experienced Players: Are the only people
who post in here people like me who are
basically just starting out in the game?
Where are the afficionados? The experts?
Most of the messages in here are from
us tyros who still haven't gotten past
the Vid Hall! HELP! Show us your wisdom!
Robin Starveling
From: Chris Kieran <color@hookup.net>
Date: 14. Jan 96 15:20
Someone bought the game for me
and I am not sure weather to open it
or not. Can some people give me their
opinions on the game.thanx
From: Chris Kieran <color@hookup.net>
Date: 14. Jan 96 15:20
Someone bought the game for me
and I am not sure weather to open it
or not. Can some people give me their
opinions on the game.thanx
From: Ryan D. Newman <rnewman@scf.usc.edu>
Date: 14. Jan 96 21:42
THE HINT DIEMENSION, AN UNOFFICIAL TELL ALL
HINT WEB SITE TO TOTAL DISTORTION, THE WORLD'S
BEST ADVENTURE GAME. CHECK IT NOW AND ADD
YOURKNOWLEDGE:
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~rnewman/hintdimension.html
From: Russell Hayes <rhayes@teleport.com>
Date: 14. Jan 96 22:55
Help I've solved the puzzles in the books
but I havent goten past the door that asks
for card "X" or past "Cable Access" set.
I need tips before I go insane!!!
From: Paul Schuler <Sliver1186@aol.com>
Date: 15. Jan 96 7:20
I've made the thingamabob from the cable maze. Not olny
can I not use the damn thing, I can't EXIT from
using it. So either I figure it out, or turn off the computer.
HELP!
From: Paul Schuler <Sliver1186@aol.com>
Date: 15. Jan 96 7:22
I can't save my games anymore. I save them
and when I come back later and load them, it
says they're not TD game files. :(
HELP! (again)
From: Kenji <yamamoto@news3.merl.kobelco.co.jp>
Date: 15. Jan 96 19:21
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Dose anyone teach me how to use mysterious artifacts.
I have already solved vid-hall, cable maze, and entered hells garage, and met edger.
I also found a way to back to media tower. But I have any idea to do next. I think the key is the artifacts.
Now I know how to complete it , but it dose not work at all.
HELP ME!!î
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