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Larn is a roguelike computer game developed by Noah Morgan in 1986 for Unix systems. One of the earlier examples of the roguelike genre after Rogue itself, Larn distinguished itself with several innovative features, including a persistent town area that served as the game's hub and a time-limited quest structure. In the game, players create a character who must venture into dungeons to find a potion to cure their daughter's illness, with the entire quest requiring completion within a set number of game days. Larn introduced mechanics that were uncommon in roguelikes at the time, such as a banking system and education levels.

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What is Larn?

Larn is an early roguelike computer game developed by Noah Morgan for Unix systems in 1986. It appeared shortly after Rogue and introduced several ideas that became notable in the genre.

What makes Larn different from many early roguelikes?

Larn includes a persistent town area that acts as a hub between dungeon expeditions. That separation between a town and dangerous underground areas gives the game more structure than a single continuous dungeon.

What is the main objective in Larn?

The player must venture into the dungeon to obtain a cure for the protagonist's sick daughter and return before time runs out. This rescue objective gives the 1986 roguelike a stronger narrative goal than simply reaching a dungeon's deepest level.

What platform was Larn made for?

Larn was originally developed for Unix systems. It belongs to the text-based computer roguelike tradition that grew out of Rogue.

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