If anyone is playing this game yet, I am hopelessly stuck waiting for 7 p.m. I have absolutely ran out of conversation with all and clicked on every hotspot. I wonder if I have clicked on hotspots prematurely and have eliminated the "trigger" too early.

Solved the previous problem. You cannot "trigger" events too early. This game is very absorbing. Been playing all day. My advice is to talk to everyone and then keep talking more. When you feel stuck with no more conversation then do some pixel hunting. There were two times when I really had do look carefully. Also, be sure to right click some of the items in inventory. Well, I'm halfway through Chapter 2 and enjoying the game immensely.

Arghhhhhh I am stuck in Chapter 3 on a dreaded slider puzzle. Please someone help. I have no idea what pattern they want to end up with <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" />

Manxman- how did you finally get to 7 oclock? I'm just waiting and the clock struck 12!

Possible spoiler!!
When 7 actually comes around the game will take care of itself. You need to do everything else first. Click on objects, talk to everyone etc...There may be some possible pixel hunting to do.
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One thing I kept missing is right clicking the shrub bush by the old tower where William fell. Also there is a book taped to the underneath of the drawer in the towerstudy when you get there.

Hey Manxman, I'm stuck too. I'm in the attic and have removed the boards from the door to the tower. The door is locked, like what else is new, huh? I cannot find a key or anyone to ask. I've seen the symbol on the wall where William fell but don't know what it represents. Went to the library to find information but no luck. How do I accomplish that?
Kay

talk to william's wife about the key...

I finally figured that out but she wouldn't give me the key. She doesn't want anyone in William's study, no way, no how! Got the film from Robert and took a pic of the symbol on the wall but can't go to town to get it developed. Talked to Henry, the gardener, and asked him for the claim ticket to retrieve the stone w/ruby that he pawned. He doesn't know where it is and no amount of badgering will help. So I'm stuck in several places. Time to call it a night and start fresh tomorrow.
Kay

Talk to the butler then talk to Victoria again about the key.

Thanks Page, that worked. Now I'm wandering aimlessly waiting for 7 o'clock. Any suggestions? I didn't get any hints except that the doctor will have William's belongings sent to me at the main gate at 7 o'clock. What to do while waiting???
Kay

Talk to the stable guy and then go to town and the church.

Talked to the stable hand and went to town and the church. Talked to the gravedigger at the church. Couldn't enter the church, priest not there. Went around to the cemetary and looked at William's headstone. Went back to town but no change there. Went back to main gate at the manor and received the box of William's belongings. There was no key in there. Darn! What to do now!!!

talk to gravedigger again- I think that's what I did. Did you talk to everyone in town?

I talked to the gravedigger three times and he doesn't want to talk to me anymore. Went into town and talked to barkeep and customer, no more to talk to them about. Can't say anymore to fisherman. Pawn shop still closed. Can't find Hermann since he left the library. I was really counting on finding William's key in the box of his belongings so I could get into the tower but all I found was a pocket watch. Nothing in my inventory can be combined. Kinda stuck!!!
Kay

I am also stuck awaiting 7 o'clock. I was wondering how to get the conversation with the gardener, Henry about the stone with ruby. I don't have this item and cannot start any new conversations with him. I also cannot go into town or the church. I have taken the picture of the symbol and have been told where I can get it developed but am not able to go to town. Any help would be appreciated.

Tamia,
Have you got a stone?
If not look around very carefully where you took the picture.
Don't forget the guy in his room-Robert I think his name is and Victoria.
And the groom-I am still awful with names, so can't remember his.
Good luck
Ingie

Thank you Ingie! I went back, as you said, and checked the shrubs again next to wear I took a picture with the camera. After left clicking it numerous times I realized I forgot to try right clicking it, and now the game is rolling! I then remembered I didn't try right clicking in the fireplace next to the attic room. Now I have the object and portrait and, after talking to everyone, can go into town. Thanks so much!!!

You're welcome, now I'm stuck..
drat that gravedigger, going to have to go see what the heck I missed.
Ingie

CHAPTER ONE------Okay, am wandering around the castle with no one to talk to and no hotspots active--
I have completed everything listed in the forum:
EXCEPT I cannot find the boards in the attic, have not found the planets to do the puzzle in the globe, and have heard no discussion about the 7pm appt. HELP!!!

Did you find the torn up picture in the fireplace?

Yes, I did and completed and talked to everyone about it..... still wandering

Where are the boards and planets?

Did you find door to the attic? It is locked and you have to ask Bates for the key.

The boards are in the attic and you need to have something to pry them off.

The planets puzzle will not be available until after you've gotten to the seven o'clock meeting. Have you talked to the doctor in the library? Found the camera and taken a picture of the strange symbol on the tower wall?

Btw, it is not necessary to make a separate thread once you've asked a question--the moderators get a notification every time someone posts, so your question won't be overlooked. Just add any other problems to the end of this thread. I deleted your second post on this subject--it gets too confusing if people are answering the same questions on two different threads.

Thanks am new to forums. Normally wander till I find what I need, but tonight, I am just not focusing.

yes to all the above, but Bates did not relinquish key. I have found the hammer and removed boards, then spoken to Bates twice, but still no key.......

If you've done everything at the castle, maybe it's time to check your map to see if there are any new locations to which you can travel. Once you make your 7 o'clock meeting, you'll get a clue to where the planets are hiding. You need to solve the globe puzzle before you get the key to William's study.

Sucess finally! Thanks to all of you so much! Am off to search for planets, though I have not heard clue about them yet. May be back.

Where can I find the walkthrough for this game? Or has it even been published,yet?

Ingie,
THanks for responding, I'm in chapter 2 right now stuck in the mines... And can't get this machine started and can't open the locker..

Stuck in chapter 2, gave film to Herman, gave key imprint to Mark, solved letter in small dustbin, have 2 pieces of object and can't talk to anyone. Mark won't show back up with key. Help please.

Gimme

Edit- figured it out

Dusty O...you have to find the technical drawings to start the machine.
Gimme...Mark doesn't show up but he does leave something for you with the Pub owner.

What am I supposed to do with the mechanical lock?

challis3,

Which lock are you refering to?

I figured it out but now I'm stuck in the "boiler" type room. I cut the wire that was hot but can't get out- I tried using the wire cutter on the door but nothing happens, he just keeps telling me it's locked.

Ok what you have to do it right click on the door and he'll find a key on the other side.. then you can cut the door and get the key to get out.

I'm SO stuck. I can't get any farther. If there's anyone who's gotten quite far in the game and could help me out I'd really appreciate it.

where are ya?

Thank you so much. THe part I'm stuck at is the church. I can't enter it. Did I miss something?

I'm SO stuck. I can't get any farther. If there's anyone who's gotten quite far in the game and could help me out I'd really appreciate it. Here's where I'm stuck. I can't get past the doctor in the asylum. I have no idea what to do next and I can't get into James room. I've looked at the fencing but he keeps saying there's nothing he can do with his bare hands... What am I missing? I'm sure it has to be something simple. Most the answers I've missed have been so far... LOL

Go back to the nurse and ask for the work schedule and then go back and use it on the intercom in the boiler room.

I've done that. And I already got the doll back to Ralph,, But now I'm stuck at the end of the hall and the doctor is back at his desk...

Do you see the light switch? Turn the light off...get the wire and hook it up to the window...then use the music box on the window. Try that...Mordack

Thanks for the tip.. where do I get the wire from?

Ok I figured that part out.. thanks...

It's the wire connected to the light switch...just click on it (I think).

Thanks. I found it. Ok my next question is what do I do at the lighthouse? I've gotten stuck again. I've looked at everything I can find but he wont enter it...

Dusty, go around the side and be careful....

Go around to the back of the lighthouse but save your game before you do.

Ok Now i'm asking for help... I found the rope and the hooks looked at everything.... How do I hook it up and to which sewer? Help?

You have to use a coin from the wallet in inventory on each of the sewers until you find one that is dry....

Nevermind I figured it out.. had drop a coin in the grate near the grinder and then I was able to enter it.

Ugh! Now I'm in Chapter 5 and stuck again.. I've already found the hair in the hat, and took some from James, and got the hair out of his hand... I've opened the safe, (took all obects that I could.) Now I'm stuck. I've tried going back to the church but I can't get in. There's no one in the pub and I can no longer talk to the owner. Any hints to help me out? ( Also I can't go to the asylum, to stone ring, or the cliffs anymore.)

Dusty, the part that really held me up in chapter 5 was actually in the stable. There is a cap in the stall where the light can be turned off and on. It is morris' hat. Finding it allows more conversation to happen. Good luck.

Thanks. I'm past that part now. What has me stuck is trying to get the grave digger to leave so I can dig up Williams grave.

Hi All,
I'm in the kitchen trying to get the attic key from the little hook by the cellar door but all that's there is the cellar key. It's supposed to be right there. I think I must have forgotten something but I don't have a clue what. Can someone please suggest something. Thanks. I'm loving this game.

Midge,

Have you talked to Bates about it?
There are 2 keys hanging there. When you click the first time, you take the key and only one is left.
When you click second time, you put back the key.

I just started so maybe that is not where you are.

Hi MaGs. Yes. That's where I am. I'll go back and talk to Bates. Thanks Buddy of mine.

How do I get the tower key please? I've talked to everyone and I still can't find it. Is it in the package that will be delivered at 7:00? Boy, I'm feeling rather dumb. Everyone is way ahead of me.

The tower key will follow after you get the 7 o'clock package...

Thanks Mordock. I'm waiting.

Don't feel dumb... I have needed hints so far in every part of the game. I'm not sure you really want all of my answer here so if you don't want to know exactly what will happen I'll space it out. (possible spoiler.)
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The key will not be in the box but a note heading you in the right direction to the key will be. Just follow the clues on it.

Midge, you're not very far behind me, so don't feel badly! As for the key to the attic, there is a puzzle to solve that will give it to you. Check out the note, as Dusty suggests, and then head for the library...

Thanks Dusty and Jenny. Another thing I'm supposed to do but I don't know how. I'm supposed to take a picture of something on the tower? I haven't been able to even get the camera out of the drawer yet. Where is the thingie I'm supposed to take a picture of? I'm really dragging my feet.

Before you can take the camera you have to have a reason. The reason is the symbol on the tower wall just above ground level. As soon as Samuel see's it the camera can be taken from the drawer.

Need help again. Sheesh! I'm stuck in the cellar. I've lowered the water in the pond but now I can't get out of the cellar. What did I miss? You guys are sooooo good.

Hi, Midge!

The exit from the cellar back to the kitchen is to your left. Keep your cursor on the left side of your screen and Samuel will keep walking.

Got it Suzie. I forgot you could just keep clicking to move him. I'm now in the morgue and I just got the pawn receipt. I'm waiting for the doc to return so I can give him the bottle.

How long do I have to wait for the doc to come back? I can't leave yet.

Hi, Midge!

There is still something left for you to do before Dr. Hermann will return. Wouldn't you like to see what's inside the locked container outside the morgue? Where do people sometimes keep their keys so they can grab them on their way out?

Hi Susie, Yep. I got that part and opened the trash. I'm waiting for the doc to do my pictures. I really have to work on my patience. Say, where's Syd? How come we haven't heard from her?

Now I'm stuck.Imagine that? I swapped the white and black stones on the alter key in the bellfry but nothing happened. I need some help again. I must have done something wrong but I did it twice and still no luck.

Midge,
Then you'll hear yourself say got it,a little noise; then just be nosey, you'll find out what it did.
Ingie

Sorry Popcorneater. I don't know what you mean.

It really can be done. Switch all the black stones with the white ones and the red one still goes in the middle. You have to use the extra spaces.

Doreen I did that.

Good old Samuel will tell you if its right. Then look under the rug.

Well, he didn't so Im stuck. Can you send me a saved right after that? I hate to do that but I'm really lost. I moved the pieces and changed the black to where the white were and visa versa and nothing happened.

Midge,
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to confuse you.
Just meant there are 4 stones that will not move-2 black and 2 white.
Just needed to line up the Black with the black stones that you can't move and white with the white stones that will not move.
But, since you've done that...are you able to pick up the rug under foot?
I don't know how to send a save or I'd be happy to.
I'm sorry for the confusion
Ingie

Be sure that the red is at the center. It took a few seconds for the game to accept that it worked.

Ingie, All the stones are moveable..... on the altar.

Well for goodness sake, my very bottom ones didn't move-now isn't that a hoot.
I just went by that, oh that is roll on the floor laughing for me...no wonder poor Midge couldn't understand my gibbrish...
Once again so sorry
Ingie

Hi MaGs, Hope you're feeling better. I think I'm on another planet or something. Do you move the red one at all? I did when I moved the stones. Boy. I guess I'm still in the dark about this puzzle. I'm getting old.