A Very Short Introduction
What is GRAAL?
GRAAL is a computer language that lets you create graphic adventures in
a "classic" format. All the tools you need are included except an
art/animation package and music/sound sampler programs and equipment.
GRAAL has come a long way since its first release, and you can now
customize most aspects of your adventure's look and feel. Starting with
version 2.1, you can even control multiple characters.
If you want to see what the result may look like, just play the demo of
"Olaf Longhair Goes East", which is included in the delivery package.
You should also look out for "The GRAAL Herald", a diskmag using GRAAL
itself to display the articles and run mini-demos showing stuff that
isn't included in the "Olaf" demo
NOTE: The registered version of GRAAL contains some programming tools
essential for the serious adventure creator, for example devices to
compress and encrypt your scripts to make it impossible to crack the
game by looking at the files.However, the function of the freely distributable version is not
limited in any other way - you may create as large an adventure as you
wish using only the GRAAL program contained in the demo package, if you
have the stamina and perseverence to do so...!