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Re: 1.0.2 bug ---- SPOILER

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From: David C. Kovar
Date: Thu, 16 May 1985 17:49
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> ok, a new bug (feature) for those of you tired of low scores.  This only
> works for those who can use wizard (debug) mode.  Ok, enter the game in
> wizard mode and your favorite class.  Save the game.  The go to the save
> directory and 'mv' the file to the same name as if you had saved
> normally.  Then do hack normally.  It will see the save file, restore it
> as a normal player, and presto!  You have a wand of wishing with 20
> charges.  Those of you without wizard mode,... oh well.
> 
> Anyway, I know it is an easy fix, but was this just left out, or
> intentional??
> 
> Darin Johnson

If you can play wizard mode, then you have the source and can just take 
out a few lines that check for wizard status on death. Much easier, but
totally unfair. Hope the people at your site don't catch you cheating
on 'em ...

-- 
David C. Kovar    
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"I felt like a punk who'd gone out for a switchblade and come back
 with a tactical nuke.

 'Shit', I thought. 'Screwed again. What good's a tactical nuke in a
  street fight?'"
			"Burning Chrome" by William Gibson
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Subject: Re: 1.0.2 bug  ---- SPOILER
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Date: Thu, 16-May-85 13:49:12 EDT
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