Talisman, Challenging the Sands of Time ======================================= IBM PC version Talisman, Challenging the Sands of Time, was designed and written by Bruce Hoffman. Illustrated by Raimund Redlich and Brian Poff. (c) 1987 by Polarware/Penguin Software Running the game ---------------- Start NOVEL.BAT to run the game. (NOVEL.EXE is the original version of the game executable. It is *not* needed to run the game.) This patched version of the game removes the copy protection. Patched by Paul David Doherty (with help from Dave Grebe). Send patch-related bug reports to . Clues ----- Talisman's packaging includes an "Arabian Express" credit card looking roughly like this: +-----------------------------------+ | ARABIAN EXPRESS | | | | RJ8906 TA3756 | | | | VALID DATES | | 9/480 THRU 9/481 | | | | XERXES | +-----------------------------------+ It also includes an advertisement leaflet from Muhammad's Market, containing the following two ads for flying carpets: Anyone Can Fly In Style! For the budget minded. Muhammad's Super DeLuxe. Made exclusively standard flying carpet is plain but for Muhammad's Market. Hand- practical in every way. Soft sand crafted by Murphy's of Mecca, tones accent this wear-defiant, this superb carpet features strong, tightly-woven rug. If thou only the finest Persian silk. art looking to save some Darics, Richly-colored with a variety of this is the only way to fly! designs. Adorned with 4" fringe. CP 65011 Economy Carpet 62 Darics Especially perfect for long flights -- takes you everywhere hands free! CP 65013 DeLuxe Carpet 99 Darics