On rounding a corner I see a ragged old man gesticulating at me. Play through three classic Fighting Fantasy gamebooks by author Ian Livingstone - Deathtrap Dungeon, Trial of Champions and Armies of Death. The book chastises me for this act of stupidity – a bit harsh I thought, but I carry on. Yes, the same thing happened to me. I thank him and climb back up to the street before carrying on down the road. I manage to fend him off but not before he has killed 5 of my men. [spoiler]. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. With your remaining winnings you are tasked to raise an army and face Agglax, the shadow demon who himself is amassing an undead army to take over the world! Unbelievably I actually win and take the 100 Gold prize money! As we set sail it becomes apparent that this ship is not in good condition. Start as a … They seem well trained and ten of them offer to join me for 200 Gold. The next encounter is with a dead man floating in the water. It was later republished by Wizard Books in 2004 and 2011, and again in 2018 by Scholastic Books with new illustrations by Vlado Krizan. The Fighting Fantasy gamebooks by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone were blockbusters of the era. This is a nice gift, particularly as I have only just met Laas so I decide to keep half an eye on him. Español - Latinoamérica (Spanish - Latin America), Getting Healing Potion in Armies of Death. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2013. On my way out of town, I encounter a Dwarf being attacked by a Shapeshifter so I decide to help. He is a sailing bore but I decide not to be rude and let him carry on. This is possibly the most successful FF book of the whole series. You fight like a cow. Now we have to fight our way through an entire bunch of armies - the Armies of Death! Out of the pouch falls a scorpion which I am luckily able to shake off before I get stung. It is getting late so I duck into a small B&B and see a man vigorously polishing his trophy. He seems a bit aggravated so I leave him be and descend down into the sewers. The Shapeshifter is tough but I defeat him and the grateful Dwarf gives me some pills and a seal with a number inscribed on it – sounds promising. Armies Of Death is a single-player roleplaying gamebook written by Ian Livingstone, illustrated by Nik Williams and originally published in 1988 by Puffin Books.It was later republished by Wizard Books in 2003. I fell at the final hurdle immediately after using the crystal of light, then couldn't get another one. A little apprehensive at where this is going, I decide to agree anyway. The next morning I take my army and head South over the river. One of Fighting Fantasy's most innovative titles now in a brand-new edition. Inspire a love of reading with Prime Book Box for Kids. © Valve Corporation. I tell the men to pitch camp outside whilst I head to the local tavern to try and recruit some more. You shall remain in his dungeons and do my bidding. Please try again. The next encounter I have (this is all a bit linear) is in a building where a group of people are training in swordplay. I decide to waste no more time and head to the tavern to recruit some more men. I order the men to swim to the shore but many of them drown on the way (dragged under water by their armour). I get sick and several of my men die! I decide to give my small army a rest and travel on the river. Please try again. 20), Dungeons & Dragons: Into the Jungle: An Endless Quest Book, Fighting Fantasy 16 Return to Firetop Mountain. This seems a bit steep so I try to haggle them down. Play through three classic Fighting Fantasy gamebooks by author Ian Livingstone - Deathtrap Dungeon, Trial of Champions and Armies of Death. But the Shadow Demon is not of this world and special powers are needed to destroy him. So far you have done well though you know not who or what. Luckily they both miss the masts and the raiders row up alongside the ship. I knock it back in one go and when challenged to do the same again, I gladly agree but feel a bit queezy afterwards and stagger towards a group sitting at one of the tables. Please try your request again later. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Sure enough as soon as they get on board, I capture them and recruit them to my army. Excellent! Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. / __ \| | \ | \/ __ \| | \| \___| Y \ |\ /\ ___/ (____ /___| /___| (____ /__| \___ >___| /__| \_/ \___ > \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ // return to index > FIGHTING FANTASY One thing leads to another and he ends up giving me his sword that he had stashed away. I *think* that's a game over really. I sail over to investigate and it turns out be is the leader of a band of Northmen who have heard about my quest and want to join my army (for a price, of course) I agree with them and later that night Laas, one of the Northmen sidles up to me and asks if he can give me a gift. After I slay him I nick his axe before I notice the town guard arriving. Pleased with my haul, I leave the shop. My army have a drink but some scoundrel has poisoned the water. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I hear some noises and feel a bit apprehensive as I walk down the tunnel but am pleased to bump into not a Goblin, but a man who is hunting them. The next shop is a Pawnbrokers where I go on a spending spree and pick up a Brass Owl, a Copper Lantern, a Helmet, an Ivory Box and a Green Vase. Ouch!!! I soon find the pub and everyone seems to be having a merry old time so I went to sit at the bar. Unable to control my curiosity I check it out and am ambushed by two Sewer Goblins who I dispatch without too much problem. Please try again. The champion is a huge man and I witness him destroy his last opponent so I decide to take him on. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The village has been destroyed but I see an enticing looking statue. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. When asked what I want, I make a bit of a faux pas and order apple juice! I’m not sure of the wisdom of this decision, however, as I am attacked by a quick moving assassin. Then a huge man tries to tell me its his so I fight him over it. The gift turns out to be a manky old Yeti tooth that will apparently keep Warewolves away. I am challenged to land a blow on the leader, Max and manage to do just that so end up paying 100 Gold for them before leaving and turning a corner in the road. Inside there are many different creatures but a small Hopper takes my eye so I decide to buy him. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. At the end of the road I arrive at large barn where a pie eating competition is taking place. He costs me 50 Gold but can turn me invisible and understands the Troll language so I can see that he will come in handy at some point! The next day is uneventful, as is the night and in the morning I arrive at Zengis. I decide to investigate and find that the man is wearing a key around his neck. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The new idea that comes into this particular book is the concept of the skirmish, or the mass army battle. On rounding a corner I see a ragged old man gesticulating at me. I am correctly ribbed for this strange choice and offered a mug of Devil’s Brew. In 1982, Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone, founders of Games Workshop, released the book ‘The Warlock of Firetop Mountain’. He is pleased that I have killed two for him and tells me that I need to get a guide from Karn before I find the Oracle. Pleased with this new information, I head on. That happened to me, used crystal but didn't make it. It forms part of Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's Fighting Fantasy series. When I arrive in the forest I see a small village so I take some men and investigate. For other uses of Appointment with F.E.A.R., see Appointment with F.E.A.R. Not wanting to miss out on some fun I pay up and enter the barn. If it's not, I'll gladly go back in as I have a couple of lives left, but I was assuming I'd tanked once I was in front of him and found the crystal was used. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ancient armies on the march 27 April 2013 I guess one of the reasons that the authors of the Fighting Fantasy Gamebook series are exploring new concepts is because they need to experiment and change to continue to produce a viable product. I *think* that's a game over really. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Return to the Parallax Walkthroughs Index Seas of Blood playthrough Written by Andrew Chapman, artwork by Bob Harvey Arrrr, shivver me timbers and swab the decks, and all that rubbish. I also take a shield from their leader – I am not sure how loyal they will be but it doesn’t seem to matter. Agglax the Shadow Demon is amassing an army of undead warriors to conquer Allansia. That happened to me, used crystal but didn't make it. I then have a look at a barrel and discover an old man hiding in the barrel. Fighting Fantasy Solution Maps - 24 - 364364 Keep away from me. Required fields are marked *. After everyone gets together on the river bank I spare no time in marching for the town of Zengis. On further investigation, they key has a number on it, which in a Fighting Fantasy book means it is an important item! Shortly I see a small alleyway heading off the main road. Start as a novice adventurer and rise up through the ranks in these epic tales of deadly traps, fearsome monsters and devious adversaries. Having survived the perils of Deathtrap Dungeon you set off from Fang with over two hundred veteran soldiers to fight his army.