Anyone remember "Knightmare" as a kid?

AliasXZ · 29 January 2008, 14:28

Hey

Do any of you remember the show "Knightmare" where 4 kids showed up in this castle, one put a helmet with horns on and the other three would guide him around a generated world.

Some of my colleagues seem to think that that generated world was done with an Amiga, can anyone confirm this? I'm not too sure.. Would be nice to think so though

seuden · 29 January 2008, 14:40

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Originally Posted by wikipedia

A new onscreen status bar was also introduced, generated by a Commodore Amiga 2000 computer.

Linky

AliasXZ · 29 January 2008, 15:13

cool, at least something on there was amiga generated

alexh · 29 January 2008, 15:20

The backdrops (main gfx) were not made on an Amiga AFAIK.

29 January 2008, 21:50

Hiya, I'm new to the boards.

Knightmare was and is still the greatest kids show ever.. As my slightly naughty entire collection of Knightmare episode testifies..

What were the TV execs smoking the day they cancelled Knightmare?

mr_0rga5m · 29 January 2008, 21:53

Yea Knightmare is wicked.

It was still shown (original eppys) on the kids channels on Sky recently.

Stefan Lindberg · 30 January 2008, 06:00

The backgrounds was painted by David Rowe he has also done a lot of gamebox artwork like for Flood, Populous, Shadow of the Beast 3, Speedball... etc

Stefan Lindberg · 30 January 2008, 06:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by AliasXZ

cool, at least something on there was amiga generated

The game was released on Amiga also http://hol.abime.net/2595

seuden · 30 January 2008, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefan Lindberg

The game was released on Amiga also http://hol.abime.net/2595

Wow, needs more screenshots tho.

Mick_AKA · 30 January 2008, 13:16

I have the game and every series recorded, my friend Karl's brother was on it in series 2 or 3 I think.

Check out http://www.knightmare.com/

DigitalQuirk · 30 January 2008, 13:30

I remember a Knight Rider episode called "Knightmare." Season two, I think.

Stokey · 10 February 2008, 00:20

Ah, Knighmare, used to love that. Never saw anyone win though.

Paul_s · 10 February 2008, 18:39

Knightmare was cool. There were quite a few who managed to finish it...

Bloodwych · 10 February 2008, 18:54

Knightmare was possibly one of the best concepts for a children's program ever conceived - it was just so cool at the time, very advanced considering the budget limitations, fantastic theme tune and still come across well today!

It just has that unique creepiness, creating its own intense atmosphere and captured the feel of the rising computer and technical era of the time. I think it also coincided with the popularity of HeroQuest and other fantasy board games and figures. A great time to be a kid.

As said above, a few did finish it. That great site linked above has the vids of the victories I think, as I remember watching them a while back.

Charlie · 10 February 2008, 19:38

I remember this - great show.

thinlega · 10 February 2008, 20:00

At an an amiga trade show I got a signed postcard from the presenter and that elf dude.

Catflap · 12 February 2008, 20:12

David Learner was the guy who played the elf.

I had the pleasure of working with him a few years ago (at a marketing company) and a nicer chap you could not wish to meet.

He also played Marvin in the TV adaptation of 'The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy'.

thinlega · 13 February 2008, 20:57

Yeah he seemed a nice bloke to me! I could not read his name but he also signed his name as pickles

(I think that is what the elf was called)

29 January 2008, 14:28	#1
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AliasXZ Guru meditator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England, Huddersfield Age: 39 Posts: 166	cool, at least something on there was amiga generated

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alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	The backdrops (main gfx) were not made on an Amiga AFAIK.

29 January 2008, 21:50	#5
Cornelius_Smiff Posts: n/a	Hiya, I'm new to the boards. Knightmare was and is still the greatest kids show ever.. As my slightly naughty entire collection of Knightmare episode testifies.. What were the TV execs smoking the day they cancelled Knightmare?

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mr_0rga5m Tik Gora :D Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Round yo momma's Posts: 1,273	Yea Knightmare is wicked. It was still shown (original eppys) on the kids channels on Sky recently.

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Stefan Lindberg Zone Friend Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Stockholm/Sweden Age: 47 Posts: 270	The backgrounds was painted by David Rowe he has also done a lot of gamebox artwork like for Flood, Populous, Shadow of the Beast 3, Speedball... etc

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Mick_AKA crusader of light Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Stone, Staffordshire. Posts: 1,151	I have the game and every series recorded, my friend Karl's brother was on it in series 2 or 3 I think. Check out http://www.knightmare.com/

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DigitalQuirk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oshawa, Canada Posts: 26	I remember a Knight Rider episode called "Knightmare." Season two, I think.

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10 February 2008, 18:54	#14
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Knightmare was possibly one of the best concepts for a children's program ever conceived - it was just so cool at the time, very advanced considering the budget limitations, fantastic theme tune and still come across well today! It just has that unique creepiness, creating its own intense atmosphere and captured the feel of the rising computer and technical era of the time. I think it also coincided with the popularity of HeroQuest and other fantasy board games and figures. A great time to be a kid. As said above, a few did finish it. That great site linked above has the vids of the victories I think, as I remember watching them a while back.

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Charlie . . Mouse . . Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,792	I remember this - great show.

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thinlega .:Part-Time Winner:. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK Posts: 531	At an an amiga trade show I got a signed postcard from the presenter and that elf dude.

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Catflap Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambs Posts: 50	David Learner was the guy who played the elf. I had the pleasure of working with him a few years ago (at a marketing company) and a nicer chap you could not wish to meet. He also played Marvin in the TV adaptation of 'The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy'.

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thinlega .:Part-Time Winner:. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK Posts: 531	Yeah he seemed a nice bloke to me! I could not read his name but he also signed his name as pickles (I think that is what the elf was called)

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