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From: chidder@fred.aurora.edu
Subject: Re: Problems with Infocom interpreter (Bad Optional Num)
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 19:24:17 +0000
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> Hi folks,
> 
> I've been lurking on the group for a while now, in the hope of
> gleaning a few tips towards developing some of my own IF in Inform.
> 
> When I compile my stuff under v5.5, then play the game, each action is
> followed by 3-5 lines of "Bad Optional NumBad Optional Num...".
> 
  Hi.. yeah.. I have the same problem.  I was told it was because my
computer didnt have enough memory.. and sure enough after adding a few
more rooms, etc.. my game wont even compile at all *sigh*.
  Guess Ill have to put off finishing it till I get a new computer.
Hope you dont have the same problem.

Chidder

