Hey, sorry that I forgot to check back on the thread.
Actually, there's a good chance that the version you have doesn't have any earnable points, or any particular quests, or anything of substance, really.
There definitely needs to be more to jumpstart the plot--you do eventually have a purpose, but only after you've left for the department, and then taken your assignment--maybe it'll help make the hapless dying more tolerable?
btw, the drawer death has one subtle hint, if you're too far away when you type 'open/drawer'.
Hey, is Knight's Quest stalled? I'd love to play anything new that's been added.