I haven't played this game in quite a while, but now I am and I'm trying to make the ellipse on the map but the compass isn't picking up for me. Is there a secret to pick it up that I don't know about?

Jen

Hi Jen,

Try using the wooden compass here rather than the metal one. The wooden one has a completely different shape.

I chose the wood compass and no go. My game is being stubborn.

Jen

You're not able to pick it up? Did Holmes ask you to draw the ellipsis yet? He will always confirm after each stage of the puzzle is completed correctly. What items are you able to pick up from bottom right? See if you are able to erase any of the connecting lines, or move any of the victim icons - if you can, then it is incorrectly placed.

He talked to me after I put the 2 lines on the map. I don't remember if he asked about the ellipsis. I have a hard time remembering things


Jen

No problem - Click on the question mark icon at top right of the map, that'll tell you what you need to do next. See if it mentions the ellipsis, or if it's still at an earlier stage of the puzzle.

The question mark just says to draw a line from Dutfields to Mitre's square and when I click on holmes, he says the same thing. What now?

Jen

Erase the line you currently have drawn connecting those two points, and carefully redraw it. Double check that you are connecting the correct areas - hover your cursor over each location to check that they are Dutfields Yard and Mitre Square. When the line is correctly drawn, Holmes will say so, then tell you what you have to do next.

I tried to erase the line, but the game wouldn't let me. I have no clue why

You may need to click and drag the eraser down the drawn line to remove it. Simply clicking the eraser on the line might not be enough to do the job.

I tried to drag the eraser down and it didn't work. what now?

I'd suggest going back to a saved game before attempting the map puzzle, and replaying through. Hopefully that will unstick you.

That's my problem. I have a bad habit of overwriting saved games

I sent you a saved game either before or after this puzzle.

I'm stupid. Where is the saved game?