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There seems to be an odd bug at the top of this page; some sort of infobox code shows up at the top, yet (a) there's a regular infobox on the page as well, and (b) no such code seems to exist in the "Edit this Page" source. Anyone know what's going on? --zenohockey 02:09, 8 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

It's part of Template:Infobox VG, the template used to generate the infobox. I don't know why it's not working. --Golbez 02:53, 8 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

The article says that ZZT is an ANSI-based computer game, discusses its graphics, talks about its licensing and its editor and its add-ons... but, it never actually says what the game *is*. Is it like Nethack, or perhaps Ultima, or Mastermind? Is it single-player or multiplayer, turn-based or time-based? Or is it a logic puzzle game? What's the goal, and what's the gameplay? - Brian Kendig 18:59, 9 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

The four games included with ZZT are explained as adventure games. Single player, time-based. It also incorporates a lot of logic puzzles based on the basic ZZT objects (blocks, destructible walls, sliders, etc.). But, since the editor has become the most popular part, it might be better to think of as a game engine. You could make a multiplayer turn based game if you like (albeit a very limited one). Hope that helps. wht.rbt 05:16, 27 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

"one of the best" see WP:Peacock

It looks like there are a number of links that don't really show any significance:

• Exploited Chaos - Site seems broken and probably hasn't been updated in a while.
• Interactive Fantasies - Last update 2006; nothing to really add to the article.

Perhaps information on the memory limits, etc?

OSborn 05:22, 12 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

To prevent ZZT being put through the AFD process, here are a couple of links I found that may help with verifying ZZT's notability.

• gamasutra mentions ZZT.
• wired interview has two ZZT questions.

Inmatarian 02:33, 8 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The puzzles involving sliders, boulders, and pushers are very similar to the puzzles of Cyberbox. Cyberbox was released in August of 1991. Did ZZT come first, or did Cyberbox?--Dwedit 06:49, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Does anyone have a link to the lemmings clone mentioned? or even some screenshots? Cursory googling doesn't turn up much. Something like that just has to be seen. I am imagining either huge lemmings, or more likely two block high lemmings and odd shaped levels. Thinking about the interface also leaves me curious. I guess since there are not currently any cited sources/references, I shouldn't expect much. Ryan 1729 (talk) 07:26, 12 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It was created by a guy nicknamed Newt and I believe the series was called Zem. Teabonesix (talk) 18:14, 3 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]