It comes from the words gargouille, meaning ‘throat’, and gargariser, meaning ‘to gurgle’. The English term ‘gargoyle’ is French in origin. Their unusual and distinctive appearance makes them a favorite feature of old buildings for many people, and they are even the topic of several legends and folktales. This grotesque appearance is why gargoyle like creatures on the sides of buildings with no structural purpose are known as ‘grotesques’. They are most commonly associated with the grand architecture of the Middle Ages, and they generally take the form of a grotesque figure spurting the water from a fearsome looking mouth. Gargoyles were first created to prevent structural damage to buildings by preventing rainwater from running down the side of a monument and eroding the mortar between the stonework. Initially designed to filter rainwater away from the edge of a building, they also have an arcane purpose – to ward off evil spirits. Note: To update information about an interpreter, please go to its IFWiki page and choose 'Edit with form.' This list of interpreters will be updated automatically.Gargoyles are an architectural feature that have existed for thousands of years. To see all Z-code interpreters, including ones that may not be stable, or that may not be as simple to download and run, you can use the search form or drilldown page (see navbox below). Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, OtherĪDRIFT 4, AdvSys, AGT, Glulx, Level 9, Magnetic Scrolls, ScottFree, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-codeĪDRIFT 4, ADRIFT 5, AdvSys, AGT, Alan 2, Alan 3, Glulx, Hugo, Level 9, Magnetic Scrolls, ScottFree, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code They are listed in date order (latest release first).Ĭlick to download the interpreter, or to play online, as appropriate.ĪDRIFT 4, Glulx, Hugo, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-codeĪDRIFT 4, AdvSys, AGT, Alan 2, Alan 3, Glulx, Hugo, Level 9, Magnetic Scrolls, ScottFree, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-codeīBC Micro/Acorn Electron, Commodore 64/128, OtherĬolor effects (all platforms), loader image (C64 and Plus/4), sound effects (MEGA65)ĪDRIFT 4, AdvSys, AGT, Alan 2, Alan 3, Glulx, Hugo, Level 9, Magnetic Scrolls, Quest, ScottFree, TADS 2, TADS 3, Z-code, Other This page shows stable interpreters for the Z-code format.

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