A Fork in the Tale
A Fork in the Tale PC CD stop plans of evil villain game starring Rob Schneider!
Game
Windows
AnyRiver Entertainment
1999
CD
$5.99
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Imagine making a simple trip to the store, only to find yourself caught in the middle of a terrible crime. Then imagine a parallel universe, set on an island, teeming with inhabitants that want to see you dead. Finally, imagine that you suddenly find yourself on this island after washing up on its shores -- dazed, confused, disoriented and hurt. Imagine no more -- this is exactly what happens to you in the comedy/mystery/adventure A Fork in the Tale.
As the main character in this interactive movie, you control many aspects that determine in which direction the game turns, all the while working toward a specific goal. In order to escape the island Eseveron, you'll need to react quickly, solve puzzles and unravel a centuries old mystery through the simple expedient of clicking on the proper icons that pop up on the screen during your adventures.
The game has three distinct skill levels that allow you to progress at a pre-determined pace depending on which you choose. The easy level (Visitor) contains fewer navigational choices and fewer steps required to solve tasks and lets you progress through the story without solving puzzles correctly. At the Competitor level (default), puzzles are more complex, more navigational choices are required and completion of tasks must occur before the story will proceed to the next scenes. The Hero level allows no progress unless all tasks are completed successfully and playing at this level gives you bonus scenes not available at the lower skill levels.
Only two keys are used in the entire game, one for pausing/resuming and one to access the main menu for administrative functions (saving, loading, etc.). The aforementioned process of clicking on correct icons during action scenes is integral to your success in moving the story along. A Fork in the Tale uses eight action icons and 19 speech icons, each representing a specific reaction to what's happening onscreen.
Although the game deals with some serious subjects, the level of comedy encountered depends a great deal on the player's ongoing choices -- the more speech icons you click on, the more comedy you will hear. The game contains more than 4,000 lines of randomly selected dialog to further the cause of comedy as you work your way through the adventure. Gameplay in A Fork in the Tale is from a first-person perspective and features the voice of comedian Rob Schneider as your onscreen alter ego.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
As the main character in this interactive movie, you control many aspects that determine in which direction the game turns, all the while working toward a specific goal. In order to escape the island Eseveron, you'll need to react quickly, solve puzzles and unravel a centuries old mystery through the simple expedient of clicking on the proper icons that pop up on the screen during your adventures.
The game has three distinct skill levels that allow you to progress at a pre-determined pace depending on which you choose. The easy level (Visitor) contains fewer navigational choices and fewer steps required to solve tasks and lets you progress through the story without solving puzzles correctly. At the Competitor level (default), puzzles are more complex, more navigational choices are required and completion of tasks must occur before the story will proceed to the next scenes. The Hero level allows no progress unless all tasks are completed successfully and playing at this level gives you bonus scenes not available at the lower skill levels.
Only two keys are used in the entire game, one for pausing/resuming and one to access the main menu for administrative functions (saving, loading, etc.). The aforementioned process of clicking on correct icons during action scenes is integral to your success in moving the story along. A Fork in the Tale uses eight action icons and 19 speech icons, each representing a specific reaction to what's happening onscreen.
Although the game deals with some serious subjects, the level of comedy encountered depends a great deal on the player's ongoing choices -- the more speech icons you click on, the more comedy you will hear. The game contains more than 4,000 lines of randomly selected dialog to further the cause of comedy as you work your way through the adventure. Gameplay in A Fork in the Tale is from a first-person perspective and features the voice of comedian Rob Schneider as your onscreen alter ego.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
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COMPATIBILITY:
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64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
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Macintosh Systems:
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Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
