RUN (January 1984)

RUN (January 1984)

RUN was one of the most popular and longest lasting Commodore 8-bit magazines. While it covered the VIC-20 and Commodore 128 at different times, the Commodore 64 was always the star. The premiere issue from January 1984 includes:

Features

• Fun with Math Facts - Young students will enjoy reinforcing math skills with this patient teacher. For the VIC-20 or C-64.


• Canyons of Zelaz - Flying these treacherous canyons is risky business for even the best arcade pilots. Can you make it through? For the C-64.


• The Commodore Connection - Three ways to hook up your C-64 to your printer - choose the one that's best for you.


• C-64 Word Processing Demystified - This article views C-64 word processors and presages the time when you will be manipulating text with skill.


• Double Your Pleasure With Conversion Magic - Not enough software for your C-64? This article tells you how to convert those many VIC-20 programs to run on your C-64.


• The Riddle of the Symbol Code - This C-64 game calls for a master mind. You must break the four-symbol code in as few attempts as possible, and there are at least 360 combinations. Are you up to the challenge?


• Keep In Step With the Quick VIC - Trick your VIC into slowing the action of its screen listings so you can read or copy them.


• DISK-O-VIC - Wow! What a powerful combination - your VIC-20 and 1541 disk drive plus this utility package, which will add 13 new disk-related commands to your system.


• Customize Your VIC - Even your unexpanded VIC-20 can provide you with a high-resolution screen and user programmable graphics. Bring arcade action into your living room.


• Sea Battle - You'll encounter life-and-death strategy on the high seas as you try to outduel the unexpanded VIC-20.


• Beyond the Manual - This basic excursion takes the eager new C-64 owner on an adventure in programming.

Departments

• RUNning Ruminations - Welcome to the world of RUN.


• MAGIC - Commodore magician, Louis Sander, reveals some tricks to help you get the most out of your system.


• Commodore Clinic - A question and answer column to help your ailing computer.


• Software Gallery
• Midnight Magic
• Rescue at Rigel
• Choplifter
• Snake Byte
• River Rescue
• Sword of Fargoal


• Video Casino - Target Shoot kicks off this series that presents you with an original game to type in and enjoy each month.


• Mail RUN


• Book Gallery


• Games RUNdown


• Hardware RUNdown


• Clubs


• Software RUNdown

...and more!