xyzzy

[AJ-Simo]

Hello. I'm quite new to Quest. Looks marvellous!
Just curious about something I spotted...
There is a built-in command called "xyzzy".
Curiouser and curiouser!
I had to try it out, didn't I. It returns the message: "Surprisingly, absolutely nothing happens."
So I'm still curious!
Does anyone happen to know why it's there?

[KVonGit]

Hello,

Welcome to the Quest community!

XYZZY is a command from an old classic called Colossal Cave.

I think the game Zork calls you a fool if you try XYZZY, too... Might be a different Infocom game that does that.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xyzzy_(computing)

[AJ-Simo]

Many thanks for the welcome & for taking the time to reply.
Ah, I played lots of old text adventures back in the day, but not those two.
That explains it. Curiosity satisfied!
Thanks again, KV.

[KVonGit]

Fun fact: If you play Zork (parts 1, 2, and 3), Enchanter, Sorcerer, then Spellbreaker, you will then notice that more than half of the IF programs are named after spells from those games.

[AJ-Simo]

Cheers, KV. I shall certainy have to give those a go some time.
Rather involved at the mo in a making own Quest game.
Found the tutorial very helpful, so now trying out more advanced features.
Importing libraries is a boon & have just discovered how to customise them a little using Notepad ++
Complete beginner here, but finding it so enjoyable learning something new.