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Created on Amstrad keyboards for Amstrad users by Amstrad addicts No.6 MARCH 1986 £1 LORD OF THE RINGS The Pilgrim ventures into the The Hobbit'shuge successor. And get a load of Drumkit- a foot-stompin' type-in to give you rhythm without the blues. PSS- we preview the wargamers' stunning French software. Amstrad Show- full report. DMP 2000-our verdict on the latest Amstrad printer. Plus competitions, special offers, high scores and a whole lot more. [...]... face for the benefit of Amstrad Action Pete Connor (with specs) scratches his chin a n d muses c n the releose of Dr Who with M i c r o p o w c r ' j Bob Simpson Alison Beesley of Mastertronic clutches the m a g with the mostesr Don't w o r r y - It's not going up to £1.99 mUm Wffi/M'fflffl/M wm^mm Three visitors who just couldn't teor themselves a w a y from those Amstrad Actions Mirror-soft's Pat... 'Amstrad Professionals range recently, and even went to the unusual ength of taking a stand at the Amstrad Show in January to displayoff their wares DR normally stick to servicing ihe business market, so thenmove into Amstrad- land could mean the arrival of some impressive up-market software at reasonable prices DRDrawand DR Graph botli fall into the increasingly popular 49.95 p rice-o racket for Amstrad. .. McGlinchey (hope that's right) ? It $ very easy to lelf 664 owners lo stop moaning if I'd like if 1 may, :o say a word or behalf of the older owners of Amstrad computers 1 have found A A to be one of the best cf the Amstrad magazines and have given most of my reactions and comments on tho questionnaire There:- are, however one oi two your machine is a 464 isn't it ? The cookie crumbles May J add my raspberry... The SH Arnold packs 'em in again at the second Amstrad Show, held in London's glamoroi The second Amstrad Computer Show, held at London's Novotel on January 11 th and 12th, proved to be every bit as exciting - and crowded - as its predecessor back in October of last year The crowds of visitors are estimated at around 10,000 Just about everyone in the Amstrad world was there, with the notable exception... something for everyone And of course, the Arns:rad Action stand, where the full complement of Pete, Chris, Bob, Di, Trev ar.cl George was on hand :o meet the readers, answer questions, sell back issues and demonstrate the Christmas gift games Kur,g Fv and Number } We had a great time meeting you lot we just hope you feel the same about us 18 MARCH 1986 AMSTRAD ACTION our fir.ger—ihepu:^ Novotel Wmfmw'WM mm... points First your re vie we: did not make clear -he distinction be tween what are essentially two 12 MARCH 1986 AMSTRAD ACTION r;,*,™, w.:hh*xapp«i quite different types of product: (1) UTOPIA adds to what may be termed system commands' Examples o: system commands already present on "ho Amstrad inc.uole LOAD CAT and EDIT in BASIC; | ERA and |REN in AMSDOS: DISCCOPY and STAT in CP/M This type of command... for a high price in the market place.' It seems, too, that the strength of the Amstrad computers is about to tempt other manufacturers into the production of 3 inch discs By Spring or Summer, then, the situation should be much healthier But things will be tough until then Elite's arcade action Elite Systems should soon have Amstrad versions of several ace arcade games available Expected firs* is Commando,... be followed by Bomb Jack Roller Caasrer and, a little later: Ghosts and Goblins All the games will cost £8.95 on tape and £34.95 o:i disc Amstrad Customer Service Having trouble getting through to Amstrad when you need help? Things may be a- little easier now since Amstrad have announced a new Customer Service number 0277 230222 wei«>m*.o.h*» A M S T R A D A C T I O N M A R C H 1 9 8 6 2 1 Some of the... publish a few letters from disgr untied Amstrad owners There must be some If you have *he I am very pleas,e$ about The Mar- time to skip through my letter to sport mega-map I was getting Amstrad (enclosed) you'll appre quire bored with Marsport until 1 e w e our problem - three duff saw your map 1 was playing t for keyboards! ages then I put i: away Now I know two other Amstrad you've given some tips, so... supplierreleased ran out of keyboards wo've now Stewart Moore opted for a cash refund I'm sure Pontefract J Amstrads are good - when they work Shame they can't improve their product quality control R Chillingworth Watford JV5T MAD/®OUr fAA9SPQKT\j A sad taie Mr Chiiiingworth, which surprises me Amstrad have always had a very good reputation for the quality of their computers, recording a very low percentage . Created on Amstrad keyboards for Amstrad users by Amstrad addicts No.6 MARCH 1986 £1 LORD OF THE RINGS The Pilgrim ventures. LINE-UP AMSTRAD ACTION MARCH 1986 HOT REVIEWS 58Spindizzy. Electric D reams have come up with some thing to get you in a real tizzy hundreds of screens of crazy and intriguing action. 34. who've never written either to ReAction or to Voice of the People. Why not give it a try? Nationwide fame etc. could be yours, all for the price of a stamp. Amstrad Action The Old Barn Somerton