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A play of Stuart Smith's first game Fracas, released for the Apple II in 1980 by Quality Software.
Fracas was initially distributed by Smith's own company Computersmiths in 1980 before it was picked up by Quality Software for a wider marketing effort. Quality Software rereleased Fracas the same year.
Fracas was a combat-oriented turn-based RPG but had no end goal and could be enjoyed as a simple journey of exploration and combat. If you were playing with friends, a specific end goal like earning a specific amount of Ducats, reaching a determined skill level, or slaying a specific monster could be agreed upon before starting. Up to eight friends could play a scenario together with each having a character. The multi-player mechanics allowed for both competitive and cooperative play.
The framework Smith developed for Fracas would later be expanded upon and used in his two next titles, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and The Return of Heracles, from 1981 and 1983.
I'm playing at double speed to avoid falling asleep while waiting.
Enjoy and please remember to visit my blog at https://www.retro365.blog where I post new articles every month.
A play of Stuart Smith's first game Fracas, released for the Apple II in 1980 by Quality Software.
Fracas was initially distributed by Smith's own company Computersmiths in 1980 before it was picked up by Quality Software for a wider marketing effort. Quality Software rereleased Fracas the same year.
Fracas was a combat-oriented turn-based RPG but had no end goal and could be enjoyed as a simple journey of exploration and combat. If you were playing with friends, a specific end goal like earning a specific amount of Ducats, reaching a determined skill level, or slaying a specific monster could be agreed upon before starting. Up to eight friends could play a scenario together with each having a character. The multi-player mechanics allowed for both competitive and cooperative play.
The framework Smith developed for Fracas would later be expanded upon and used in his two next titles, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and The Return of Heracles, from 1981 and 1983.
I'm playing at double speed to avoid falling asleep while waiting.
Enjoy and please remember to visit my blog at https://www.retro365.blog where I post new articles every month.
