It's just occurred to me. In QfG1, when your hero is buying apples from Amelia, the game says something like "You carefully select ten of the smallest apples in the barrel, and pay Hilde one silver piece." (I don't have QfG installed right now, so I can't run it and check).
So, my question is - why ten of the smallest apples? I'm aware that large apples are specifically grown for cooking and smaller ones for eating, but if you're paying a flat price of one silver piece per ten apples, then why take the smallest ones? Especially since you're going to give them to a giant. (And yes, I know that last point is in hindsight, so please don't that out).
Any thoughts? The most obvious explanation is "that's the way the Coles wanted it!" but that one's no fun. :p Use your imaginations - the more far-fetched the better!
A quick thought about QfG1...
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Why would you buy apples from Amelia and then pay Hilde? Did I miss something? It's been years since I last played QFG1.
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And from the original Hero's Quest...
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Has to be done:
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Re: A quick thought about QfG1...
Rath misremembered the quote, however I am also sure that somewhere it mentions that they are small apples.
I don't know if the Hero chose them, or if Hilde sells small apples.
I don't know if the Hero chose them, or if Hilde sells small apples.
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I blame a late night and lack of coffee.DeadPoolX wrote:Why would you buy apples from Amelia and then pay Hilde? Did I miss something? It's been years since I last played QFG1.
Ah, found it. When you ask Hilde about the apples, she says: "There are still some apples left from last season in the barrel. You may buy ten for a silver, since they are so small."Rakeesh wrote:Rath misremembered the quote, however I am also sure that somewhere it mentions that they are small apples.
I don't know if the Hero chose them, or if Hilde sells small apples.
...which raises another point - if the apples from the last season, they'd definitely not be as sweet. You might be able to use them for vinegar, but that's about it (unless you plan to use them as mulch).
And Brauggi wants to eat 40-50 of them?! Bleh... *sticks tongue out*