MISSING: Wilbert's Winter Wonderland

Minuous · 14 May 2011, 04:40

"Wilbert's Winter Wonderland" aka "Magic Forest 3" (Deja Vu AMOS Licenceware #63) by Aaron Fothergill of Shadow Software (circa 1991).

roberthazelby · 26 November 2012, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minuous

"Wilbert's Winter Wonderland" aka "Magic Forest 3" (Deja Vu AMOS Licenceware #63) by Aaron Fothergill of Shadow Software (circa 1991).

With successful finds of "Beetle" and "Cantaloupe" under my belt perhaps I should have a go at tracking this one down.

Will see what I can do.

prowler · 26 November 2012, 22:48

Hehe, thanks. Good luck with that, Rob!

Peter · 26 November 2012, 23:49

Go for it Rob - good luck mate!

roberthazelby · 28 November 2012, 15:05

Ok, let's see what we 'do' know about this...

Game: Wilbert's Winter Wonderland (aka "Magic Forest 3")
Author: Aaron Fothergill
Label: Shadow Software
Disk Info: Deja Vu AMOS Licenceware #63
Reviews: Amiga Power 14 (Jun 1992). Reviewed by Stuart Campbell. It was given a rating of 2/5
Deja Vu Owner (as of 1992): Sandra Sharkey
Deja Vu Address (as of 1992): 25 Park Road, Wigan, Lancs, WN6 7AA
Deja Vu Tel No (as of 1992): 0942 495261

Further reading...

Aaron and Adam Fothergill's web site: http://www.strangeflavour.com/index.html

Unfortunately neither of the above have a copy of the game in their collection.

Screenshot (linked from the AmigaPD interview with Aaron and Adam)...

I'm sure in my searches yesterday I found the name of the lady who ran Deja Vu, but I can't find the info now.

What now?

I've got a few avenues to go from here. I could send a letter to the Deja Vu address and see if I get anything that way. I could also drop Stuart Campbell an email to see if he still has the disk. It's unlikely he does, but worth a try.

Any other suggestions or people/places to try, please let me know.

Cheers!

Peter · 28 November 2012, 21:23

Sandra Shakey...? (I think Amigapd mentioned this)

Most of the Licenseware companies just seem to have disappeared into thin air - there is very little about them, or any other Amiga PD companies on the net at all.

Minuous · 29 November 2012, 02:15

Sandra Sharkey...

roberthazelby · 29 November 2012, 11:06

Thanks guys! I've added Sandra's details to my info post.

Now, before I attempt to send a letter to the old Deja Vu address, has anyone already done this? I don't want to waste my time if they have.

roberthazelby · 29 November 2012, 11:15

OK. I've just dropped Stuart Campbell an email.

I'm sure he doesn't have this in his collection, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Peter · 29 November 2012, 12:17

I have never written to the Deju Vu address - Iv'e not read about anyone else here writing to them so maybe it's worth a shot Rob.

roberthazelby · 29 November 2012, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

I have never written to the Deju Vu address - Iv'e not read about anyone else here writing to them so maybe it's worth a shot Rob.

OK. If I get chance at the weekend I'll get something put together and sent off.

roberthazelby · 01 December 2012, 17:26

OK. After a bit of digging I think I've found Sandra on Friends Reunited.

I've dropped her a message, so keep those fingers crossed!

prowler · 01 December 2012, 19:44

Thanks, Rob. Here's hoping!

Retro1234 · 02 December 2012, 16:00

Ive email them before and they were very helpful I assume AmigaPD did the same if you do contact them again can you ask them about the AMOS AGA extention x

roberthazelby · 22 January 2013, 21:40

Apologies for the lack of updates here. Just before Christmas I experienced "the joys" of redundancy, so have been spending much of my time job hunting.

I think I'm now sorted, so I may have some more time to continue with my investigations.

I can update you a little, though. With regards to Friends Reunited, I've had no reply from Sandra via this method. It's looking like a dead end here.

Looking on 192.com, without an account, it looks like Sandra has moved. I 'think' I've found where to, but will need to look into how much credits cost to purchase before I can view the full address details.

Does anyone here have a full 192.com account?

roberthazelby · 10 March 2013, 11:27

Timelord has mentioned in a number of threads that he has a massive collection of PD titles. I've asked him if he could have a rummage through that lot and report back.

Keep those fingers crossed!

quahappy · 22 April 2013, 00:50

Slightly off-topic:

I was going through various adventure games and books, starting from the ZX Spectrum, when I came across a pdf book called Adventures on the Spectrum (Mike Gerrard) and upon reading it, I saw this:

Quote:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to thank Sandra Sharkey very much indeed for the use
of her photocopier and for her time.

... and got me thinking that I've heard that name before during my (real) Amiga days on numerous occasions. Couldn't figure where then I realised that Sandra is to do with the AMOS PD library and of course Deja Vu Lisenceware. Did a search on the 'net and it brought me to this thread lol.

Anyhow - that's another mystery on my part from the past and confirms I'm not going senile just yet so...

...back on topic: Has there been any further developments? Would be great for this game to be uncovered.

s2325 · 17 April 2017, 20:20

another review, with screenshots http://read.oldgamemags.com/Multi-fo...).pdf/#page/42

14 May 2011, 04:40	#1
Minuous Coder/webmaster/gamer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Canberra/Australia Posts: 2,630	MISSING: Wilbert's Winter Wonderland "Wilbert's Winter Wonderland" aka "Magic Forest 3" (Deja Vu AMOS Licenceware #63) by Aaron Fothergill of Shadow Software (circa 1991).

28 November 2012, 15:05	#5
roberthazelby Amiga user since 1990 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bristol, England Age: 48 Posts: 364	Ok, let's see what we 'do' know about this... Game: Wilbert's Winter Wonderland (aka "Magic Forest 3") Author: Aaron Fothergill Label: Shadow Software Disk Info: Deja Vu AMOS Licenceware #63 Reviews: Amiga Power 14 (Jun 1992). Reviewed by Stuart Campbell. It was given a rating of 2/5 Deja Vu Owner (as of 1992): Sandra Sharkey Deja Vu Address (as of 1992): 25 Park Road, Wigan, Lancs, WN6 7AA Deja Vu Tel No (as of 1992): 0942 495261 Further reading... Aaron and Adam Fothergill's web site: http://www.strangeflavour.com/index.html Unfortunately neither of the above have a copy of the game in their collection. Screenshot (linked from the AmigaPD interview with Aaron and Adam)... I'm sure in my searches yesterday I found the name of the lady who ran Deja Vu, but I can't find the info now. What now? I've got a few avenues to go from here. I could send a letter to the Deja Vu address and see if I get anything that way. I could also drop Stuart Campbell an email to see if he still has the disk. It's unlikely he does, but worth a try. Any other suggestions or people/places to try, please let me know. Cheers! Last edited by roberthazelby; 29 November 2012 at 11:05.

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26 November 2012, 22:48	#3
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Hehe, thanks. Good luck with that, Rob!

26 November 2012, 23:49	#4
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Go for it Rob - good luck mate!

28 November 2012, 21:23	#6
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Sandra Shakey...? (I think Amigapd mentioned this) Most of the Licenseware companies just seem to have disappeared into thin air - there is very little about them, or any other Amiga PD companies on the net at all. Last edited by Peter; 28 November 2012 at 21:36.

29 November 2012, 02:15	#7
Minuous Coder/webmaster/gamer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Canberra/Australia Posts: 2,630	Sandra Sharkey...

29 November 2012, 11:06	#8
roberthazelby Amiga user since 1990 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bristol, England Age: 48 Posts: 364	Thanks guys! I've added Sandra's details to my info post. Now, before I attempt to send a letter to the old Deja Vu address, has anyone already done this? I don't want to waste my time if they have.

29 November 2012, 11:15	#9
roberthazelby Amiga user since 1990 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bristol, England Age: 48 Posts: 364	OK. I've just dropped Stuart Campbell an email. I'm sure he doesn't have this in his collection, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

29 November 2012, 12:17	#10
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	I have never written to the Deju Vu address - Iv'e not read about anyone else here writing to them so maybe it's worth a shot Rob.

01 December 2012, 17:26	#12
roberthazelby Amiga user since 1990 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bristol, England Age: 48 Posts: 364	OK. After a bit of digging I think I've found Sandra on Friends Reunited. I've dropped her a message, so keep those fingers crossed!

01 December 2012, 19:44	#13
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Thanks, Rob. Here's hoping!

02 December 2012, 16:00	#14
Retro1234 Phone Homer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 5150 Posts: 5,773	Ive email them before and they were very helpful I assume AmigaPD did the same if you do contact them again can you ask them about the AMOS AGA extention x

22 January 2013, 21:40	#15
roberthazelby Amiga user since 1990 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bristol, England Age: 48 Posts: 364	Apologies for the lack of updates here. Just before Christmas I experienced "the joys" of redundancy, so have been spending much of my time job hunting. I think I'm now sorted, so I may have some more time to continue with my investigations. I can update you a little, though. With regards to Friends Reunited, I've had no reply from Sandra via this method. It's looking like a dead end here. Looking on 192.com, without an account, it looks like Sandra has moved. I 'think' I've found where to, but will need to look into how much credits cost to purchase before I can view the full address details. Does anyone here have a full 192.com account?

10 March 2013, 11:27	#16
roberthazelby Amiga user since 1990 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bristol, England Age: 48 Posts: 364	Timelord has mentioned in a number of threads that he has a massive collection of PD titles. I've asked him if he could have a rummage through that lot and report back. Keep those fingers crossed!

17 April 2017, 20:20	#18
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	another review, with screenshots http://read.oldgamemags.com/Multi-fo...).pdf/#page/42

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