Re: alibi in ashes
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Hi robert,
Did Alexei mention the new arrivals shelf in dialogue? It won't be active if he hasn't.
A couple of tips from MaG in an older thread with the same issue:
Talk to him after Nancy eavesdrops about losing the evidence locker key and asking the others to follow the detective. Then after following him - end up at the antiques store.
Did you follow the trail or stopovers of the detective starting at Pancake City?
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Re: alibi in ashes
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It might be that you haven't triggered the dialogue with Alexei that you need for the puzzle to become active. It's the detective trail that triggers this -- so be sure to have followed that trail back to the antiques store. Check the section of MaG's walkthrough that relates to this, and see what you still need to do there.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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The map is a large one -- it's fixed to the wall directly opposite the counter. You should be able to examine it without needing to trigger anything else first.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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hi Mag. i have restarted the game, called dad, then George, went to Scoops ice cream parlor, but i can't get inside - the door still says CLOSED! how do i proceed? robert.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Yes - here: Find Detective Ryan's key:
Go near the Chief's office door and eavesdrop on the call. It seems that Detective Ryan lost the evidence locker key. He thinks he lost it at Pancake City.
Go back to your cell and use the phone. Call Ned or George to ask help finding the key. Transfer the case.
George or Ned:
Follow Detective Ryan's trail: Exit the area and be at map. Go to the places Detective Ryan visited.
Pancake City is below the Riverfront Park at bottom of the map. Mabel Rose's is close to top left of the map.
The Antiques Shop is at middle of the map above the river.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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No, Robert. Before you can get an accelerant sample - you have to have a container to place it on. Antiques Shop: Go to the antiques shop. Check the display on the table across from the New Arrivals shelf. Take the free glass vial. The antique shop is just across from the van. You can continue on the walkthrough from here.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Can you see the gear icon at bottom of screen? Try ESC key and see if another menu appears. If not - close the program; then open it again and see if the main menu has the gear icon or options.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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I'm not sure if I should tell you this. - Open C drive; open Users folder, open your computer's name folder, open My Documents folder. - Open Alibi in Ashes folder. - Open "Alibi" text paper with a gear icon. - Check what is written on the second paragraph. It should be - WindowMode=2 If it is not - change it to WindowMode=2. You might just need to change the number Then be sure to SAVE the text file.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Mag. i have tried 5 or 6 times, 9 minutes plus each attempt, but the timer is supposed to allow me to win the numbers punch game but it doesn't. i'm running out of patience. robert. i gave it 1 more shot - i won!
Last edited by robert gray; 10/18/12 08:44 PM. Reason: one more attempt
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Robert, Be sure that Nancy has asked you to get a sample. Be sure also that you are at the correct place to get a sample. Be sure that you are at close up of the sample and have identified it first before you try to get the sample.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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It's from the evidence locker at the police station. In MaG's walkthrough, that's under the header: "Find a way to open locker 205"
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Re: alibi in ashes
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under what circumstances would she fail to give me the note? It can be because you have not done or talked to someone that triggered that action. Has Bess talked to Deidre and not get anywhere? Did Bess tell Nancy about it? Did Nancy ask Ned to talk to Deidre to get information?
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Nancy tells them to get prints. Then the other characters get their kit from her home. Please check the inventory of Nancy if she has the keys and also the other characters if they have Nancy's keys. If not anywhere, check the evidence locker and see if the keys are still there.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Hi robert, yes you need to enter Deirdre's traffic ticket number into it, using your own keyboard.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Hi robert -- it looks like it's about two thirds of the way into the game, after running a fingerprint analysis and calling Dad. Here's more of the walkthrough (I haven't played the game myself, so I'm just posting what's in the walkthrough). Suspects again:
As Bess: Change to Bess.
Talk to Toni at Scoop about paint and lawsuits. Toni gets angry.
As Ned: Ask Ned to distract Deirdre again. Change to Ned.
Go to Scoop and ask Deirdre to go out for lunch.
Nancy calls Ned. Call Bess to check Deirdre's things.
As Bess: Change to Bess.
Check Deirdre's notebook. Turn the page and take traffic ticket RH627E401.
Deliver traffic ticket to the station's drop box. Change to Nancy.
As Nancy: Take the ticket from the drop box. Go to the computer at the corner.
Click on TicketShark icon. Using your own keyboard, type in RH627E401 in the citation number frame. Click "find" button.
It shows that Deirdre ran a red light by Town Hall close to the time the alarm was switched off.
As Bess: Change to Bess. Talk to Deirdre about the ticket.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Robert, Check this walkthrough and see if there is anything that might get you through.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Re: alibi in ashes
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This is your post at 10:58 AM today stating that you did NOT pick up the key. mag. the answer to your question re. alarm key is no. i thought this was obvious as i can't get Alexei to even talk about the alarm key in his dialogue. that's why i am asking you. meantime, i will search the antique shop for ... i don 't know what. thanks, robert. This is your post at 6:05 PM today mag. yes, i already picked up the alarm keys. that doesn't explain why Alexei doesn't talk about it later on when i had my problem at the fingerprint business. should i go back to picking up the alarm keys and replay? if yes, what should i look out for to ensure i don't run into the same problem again. robert.
Does this mean that you just now picked up the key? If so - then follow the walkthrough and give the alarm key to Nancy at the station. Then continue with the steps in the walkthrough.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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Mag. after opening Alexei's trunk and reading Bennington's accusation, where do i go after being caught and getting the 'fatal error' message? p.s. Mag, please remember, i am following aRdNeK's w/t at this point. robert.
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Re: alibi in ashes
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thanks, Mag. my real question should have been, do i have to solve the puzzles written on the 2 pieces of paper to navigate the tunnels as per your walkthrough or is just reading the book enough? robert.
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