Limbo of the Lost

Is anyone playing this game? I'm stuck on Chapter 2, the sewers. I have released Quagmire and given Nora the liquor. There is a metal gate in the first "hole" that I don't have a key for and the water is flowing where the boat is, but I can't use it, the 3rd "hole" is open, but I can't go in. Also, there is a chain on the ground where Quagmire was, but I can't seem to do anything with this either. Don't know what I'm missing. Thanks for any help.

Bonnie,

Glad to see you post. You have to wait for other gamers that are playing the game.

Thanks. I saw in the adventure games discussion that a few people were playing Limbo of the Lost. I guess not a lot have it yet though.

Chapter 2 -- The Sewers

Go back to where the grates are. Down by the lower right bottom you will see something very familliar. Something that was attached Notice it? You will only see the top half of it. Perhaps -- you need to But how? The Captain can't lift it because it is far too heavy. --- Well have you learned how to whistle yet?


inferno

That's the part I can't figure out I guess.

I don't know what I'm missing still. Thanks for any help!

Need a nudge here. Is there some obscure object that I could have missed?

Bonnie you will have to wait for a member that has played this game to assist you. I'm not familiar with it at all.

Sue

Chapter 2 --- The Sewers

Ok bonnie
I'm back ---

Have you explored all of the rooms in the sewer?

Quagmire is totally free now?

In sewer 1,
There is something here of interest for the Captain. It's

Welcome to the first of many pixel hunts --- there is something there that the Captain can

inferno

Thank you Thank you Thank you

you are welcome

inferno

Stuck again already. I'm playing the chapter (3) with Darkmere and can't progress. There are no more characters left to talk to at the point I'm at. Abattoir, Stables, and Society Hall are locked. There's also the "Dead End" and "?????" left on list of places in notebook. The victims I've encountered are I have various things from victims in inventory Is there anything to find in the Inn? Am I supposed to be trying to "open" the dead end yet? What am I missing? Thanks for any help.

I merged your 2 threads together. Please use this thread for any other questions about the game. We use one thread per game and it helps us see the progress of the game and help given. also it doesn't push another active thread off the first page. Thanks.

Let's wait for a gamer that is playing it to help you.

O.K. Sorry about that.

No problem. Hope you get help soon.

Bonnie try to revisit all locations and examine your inventory.
You should be able to open any locked door the way we normally do in adventure games.
No I haven't played the game, these are suggestions sent to me.
Good luck

Sue

I can't figure iut what to do with the woodgator (in the birdcage). Inferno please help.
Thanks,
Dyl'smom

Where is the that little uky critter now?

inferno

he is in the south tunnel in Deadman's curve (Chapter 1)

Dyl'smom

Pre Game Hints
Did you take a long hard look at the manual?
How about the one on the DVD itself?

What do we know about Captain Briggs and for that part most men we meet? (sorry guys, no offense)
Have you listened carefully to what he says? And what his reactions are?

Remember that you are

What do you want him to do with the cage and the crunchie - ukie critter inside of it?

inferno

I'm stuck at the same point...Thanks for any help!!
Emptyhead

i know i am dense, but i can't figure out how to get him to stop moving. anyway, a little bigger nudge? please?

Pre Game Hints


The Manual is a .pdf file on the DVD. It is not the readme file. Copy it to your hard drive and Read it carefully.

Sometimes, even big strong men will when they are alone in a room with

--- okokokokok
another hint ---

When I was a child, a had a horrible fear of birds. My mother loved them though, and we had a cage full of canaries in our music room. The only way I would even consider entering the music room was if my mother did something to the cage to calm the birds --- what did she do?


think --- you know this answer, Dyl'smom and emptyhead, I know you do.

inferno

Hi Inferno,

I'm not playing the LOTL game, but I believe I can answer your question. If it will help the other players the answer is



I hope you don't mind my being a buttinsky

okokok (i love that)
the problem is i have nothing in my inventory in which to do that (calming thing), sooo I must be missing something else. I know i'm not that stupid, i just know it!

What the Captain says is:"I'm not carrying that,at least until he stops moving" So I was thinking I had to calm down the woodgator.But how? My first option was the chloroform but it fits for a different purpose in the game. The second one was the spear to pick up the cage far from the beast.No way. The third one was...wait a minute,I don't have a third option. Maybe clicking on everything and combining objects at random? No,I hate to do that and this is not that kind of a game. But my head is actually empty...

Pre Game Hints

No you aren't stupid at all. Just because you don't have it in your inventory doesn't mean that you can't help the good Captain find something useful to use. Search every where again and find what you need.

It's all there waiting for you to find it.

Remember -- that this game is truly in the style of the old classics. Search carefully in all the nooks and crannys. Sometimes

inferno

-Okokokokok!!! With so many suggestions I wont, I must, reach the solution...I'm feeling shame! Butterflybabe,you downrightly know how to do without playing the game!

I got it! Many thanks Inferno and Butterflybabe!
Emptyhead

I'm all out of patience (or brains). Still stuck in Darkmere and can't do any more of the "try everything with everything". Any suggestions?

Chapter 3 --- Darkmere



That's because you still don't have what you need.

Sometimes the best places to seek out are to help the Captain.

There was something quite interesting left at the What would Nancy Drew do to record this evidence? What would she need to accomplish it?

I'm still stuck with the woodgator, i am definitely blocked here. i have touched everything. please, please get me out of this room.

Chapter 1 The Lower Reaches
The item that we decided you needed is not in this room --- it is somewhere else within the level

The hiding places are devious -- don't get mad at me --- yell at Tim and alurence it's all thier fault.

inferno

PS ---- where's emptyhead????

Thanks for the help Inferno, but if you're talking about the I've done that, do I do something else with it? Or do you mean something else?

Chapter 3 -- Darkmere
And what did you do with it? Did you at the scene of the crime?


inferno

Thank you inferno, finally made it. These puzzles leave me feeling lost in limbo?

It led me to the
Which I've been to see and he told me about the orders he received and how. then when leaving triggered the next victim, if I remember correctly. Let me see if i can clarify where i am without making it too complicated.
I think I've tried everything on the locked doors to open them, but nothing works. Nothing in my inventory can be combined and there's no one left to talk to at any of the shops.

Chapter 3 --- Darkmere

There may not be anyone left at the shops -- but that shouldn't stop the Captain from going back and doing some Sluething, now should it?

What significanse might have for you?

I would direct the Captain to revisit each of the places again --
It sounds as though the places you mentioned that you wish to get into are locked
That is what you still need to find. You asked me earlier if was important... What do normally have that's dark and dreary and damp? Let's see scoundrels, scaliwags and smugglers ... What would you want to have at if you were one of these lost souls?

inferno

Thanks for your help inferno. I have the but I'll keep looking.

Chapter 3 -- Darkmere

I know that you have --- that wasn't what I was refering to. You still need to access the other places --- and you already have You've told me that you have gone everywhere you could. Quagmire said that he was going there Oh you and the Captain have been in there already ... but one must learn to think as deviously as you can in order to find the access that you are searching for in there.

Notice how your cursor changes while the Captain moves or exits from a building or area.


inferno

Hi,back in the game and stuck again in front at the first air vent. Quagmire says:"the opposite of six with three" Right or left? Have to count the reverse button or not? I'm trying millions of combinations but I can't open that grate...

OK got it, finally I can move on...thank you.

Emptyhead,

I think I accidentally found the combination of the buttons and I did something like I can't remember what it looks like exactly, but maybe this helps.

So I'm still in the sewers, opened pump valve and thats about it so far. Met the worry wart. Any ideas?

if those two things are all you have discovered, you need to direct the Captain to search much more. Tell me what new items you now have (under spoilers, please)since you began this level.

inferno

hi inferno, just remind me how to make a spoiler tag, i can't find it in the current forum (might be in archives0

Dyl'smom use the reply form that gives you access to the smilies. I think the third icon from the right [looks like a megaphone] is the one you need to use for a spoiler.

Sue

Thanks texaslady.

Inferno I have

Well done Dyl'smom!

Sue

Hi all,
I am not sure if I should start a new thread here or not because I am not nearly as far along in the game as you all seem to be. I am still in the dungeon ]... Hope I did that right.... Can anyone give me a nudge?

gaily


Dyl'smom

cool! Thanks Dyl's Mom!...another worry...This game is wonderfully Macabre so it kinda fits, but I have saved the game in case I have somehow sealed my fate negatively.

gaily

had to do it!

very cool...now I can put my morals to bed for the rest of the game. gotta run to pay for it.

I opened the 3d grate,made the whistle and played it.The monster jumped in that grate with the but I can't follow him because the grate is not clickable.I've read all the posts but I can't progress further...

emptyhead,

could you help me with the first part of the sewers, my question is a few posts up and shows what i have in inventory so far

thanks
dyl'smom

I got it by myself...Thanks anyway!!!

Hi Dyl's Mom,
I guess I'm slow, because I can't seem to make grog. Can you help me?

gaily,

if i remember correctly, try to find


Now if only i could find someone to help me???

Thanks Dyl's Mom.....hmmmmm
I feel your frustration...I'll try to catch up. HA, well I'll try anyway.

Got it, Thanks for your help! And Thanks also to Mad....I found and read the manual. I am now in the Keeper's place trying to figure out how to proceed. Looks like I need a square key of some sort, or to locate another area to search.

Dyl'smom you will have to be patient. There don't seem to be a lot of people playing this game right now.
Someone will help ya'll when they can.

Sue

Chapter 2 --- The Sewers
Hi Dylan's mom

You are still missing some items from Think -- Think --- Think.

If you read the manual on the DVD (it's a PDF File) it tells you how to work your inventory completely. What would happen if you tried to to bring up the and then choose the one of the main options ---

It isn't the lower left
or for that matter, the lower right.
Choose the correct one
and hold on tight.

Now examine this new object
Yes, that's what you should do...
For looking at it closer
Will give the Captain an important clue.

Is there someone here annoying?
Someone who's not so kind?
Who, soon as you try to talk with him
He tosses Briggs out you'll find!

Perhaps if you direct the Captain
to sneak up from behind
And reach into the inventory
and somehow make him blind.

Then in the room,
the Captain may search
to find things to free Quagmire
From his stolid perch.

inferno

inferno,

you are too clever!

Thanks, believe it ir not I have been thinking - but obviously not reading - the manual.

dyl'smom

How do you access the manual? Is it on the game CD? I don't see it as an option. If someone could point me, I'd read it. Thanks in advance.

Hi gaily

With the game disk in the drive, open Windows Explorer and right click on the drive, then opt for "Explore".

The game manual appears at the top of the list of files you will be shown.

Cheers.

Mad :shiver:

Hi Dyl'smom.I'm at your complete disposal! Could please tell me exactly at which point of the game are you?

Sorry Dyl'smom,I haven't read with attention your post.You have to

One more thing:

Hi

My turn to be stuck !!

I have made it to the sewers and ....



But I have found nothing else at all with which I can interact in any way.
Nor can I combine anything in inventory.


Is it possible for someone to give me a bit of a nudge, please

Cheers.

Mad :santa:

Emptyhead please use the edit button rather than stacking your posts.
Thank you

Sue

Mad,

With what you have (or know) now, you can

As inferno has reminded me multiple times, it is important to listen to the characters, I suggest saving before you talk to someone, since it is not repeated.

Emptyhead,

thanks but inferno had already nudged me, in very poetic style I might add!

Dyl'smom

Thanks for helping out everyone! I love the way that members help each other out with new games when there isn't a walkthrough.

Sue

This is absolutely wonderful!!! It's what computer gaming should be all about...adventurous spirit and community.
It's as though you are all part of the crew of the lost Mary Celeste --- assisting each other and the Captain. Keep paying it forward, Boomies!

To everyone else who "signs on to the lost ship's crew" ---
reread this thread from the begining but be ye warned, me laddies and ladies, find what ye need but be wary of spoilers ahead... so keep a weathered eye out.

inferno

Sorry Texaslady...I apologize to all Boomers,I'm not so experienced about forums
Dyl'smom: I promise my replies next time will be more quick even if not so poetic as Inferno did!
Inferno : I absolutely agree with your opinion! Adventures have a better taste if solved without walkthrough

No apology is/was necessary emptyhead. It just helps us conserve bandwidth and is faster to read the answers.

Sue

Thanks for the praise --- but that isn't what I said. With regard to this particular adventure, I mentioned in a PM that "I" would not be writing one for this particular game.

I have written a number of walkthroughs for other games, and I have always appreciated those who do as well and I do advocate thier use. 'nuff said and I hope that will put and end to it. This forum is for hints and help only and not for game discussion.

I'm so very glad that all of you are enjoying the game

inferno

I'm in the Machine. I can't find
Jeez! Inferno,you have a so harsh voice...!I know my thoughts aren't exactly what you said,I know this is a GAME hints an help not for GAME discussions but even you express your own opinion sometimes...Ok end of controversy

emptyhead what are you talking about? There is nothing harsh about Inferno.........not now and not ever!
This specific forum is for game Hints and we would like for it to stay that way. If you wish to discuss a game.......that forum would be Discussions.
We prefer to not "muddy" the waters of the specific forums, each is there for a reason and we try to abide by that.
We appreciate your cooperation and thank you

Sue

Hi Dyl'smom

Thank you for that hint - and yes, I found I did have what was required - but was just lacking the brains to use it

Cheers.

Mad

Chapter 4 -- The Machine

Somethings hide in the plain sight of Limbo's gloom
Others prefer its "dark".
The "former" is used heal an impending doom,
The "latter" is where you will find its mark.

inferno

sososososo, I'm in Darkmere and



Need a nudge.

Dyl'smom

Chapter 3 -- Darkmere

First -- I would imagine that if the Town Hall is not crossed out then you need to go back there

Remember that just because something was closed once doesn't necessarily follow that it will remain closed. Revisit all places.

What do you have in the inventory?

inferno

inferno,

I think you are right about the Town Hall and


I have



What do you think?

Dyl'smom

You have much more to do.

revisit each place again and examine the areas carefully.

inferno

ok inferno, thanks, i'll keep at it

Dyl'smom

ok, im glad im not the only one playing this game, but i am sooooooooooo stuck. I am in the first chaper. I have the sleeping woodgator in my invintory. I don't know what to do? I've tried clicking the [blip] out of everything! I just need a nudge? Can any one help me?

Byanca I'm sorry but you'll have to wait for members that are playing the game to help you with this.

Sue

Byanca,

the woodgator


have you


Dyls'smom

Chapter 2 -- Thw Lower Reaches

If is already in then he already has been .

Seems to me that this creature has a which would make him , it is also very and the fact that it moves low to the ground would make it a 3 things that the good Captain gets the "willies" about.... however there is

inferno

Thanks for the help inferno, but I did try to give it to Arach, but he smells it and shakes his head no? I also tried to give it to Bugsy and this did not work. Not sure if I need to wake him up or uncover the woodgator first, then feed him to arach.

Hopelessly stuck...How do I open the iron gate to get to the woodgator?

I also have the and it says Bugsy will love this, but I can't give it to him.

I've wandered for hours with seemingly nothing to do. <sigh>

Ana

Dyl'smom please see your email!

Sue

Ana,

Look for


Byanca,

you need the woodgator


Texaslady
see your email

Dyl'smom

[/spoiler]

No email Dyl'smom but thanks for helping Ana out!

Sue

All I can find in that scene is:

please. I'm not seeing it.

Ana

Ana,

I should have written everything down, I am not remembering specifics real well but


If you tell me what you have in inventory it might help.

Dyl'smom

He says the chain won't budge.

I have: A note, A cookbook, A torch, A keepers welcome note, A bosuns whistle, An old naval hat, A pilots wheel w/bar attached, A glass vial that glows, Arachs finger nail, Bone, A gold trophy cup filled with oil, A bird cage w/fresh sawdust, a piece of torn cloth, A long spear, A naval spyglass

Ana

Ana,

Did you try to use all of your inventory with the chain or hole


Hope that's it.

Well I'll be a monkeys uncle. <sigh> I have tried

Thank you so much Dyl'smom! I may go onward and upwards now.

Your help is much appreciated!

Thanks Sue too!

EDIT: I made it to Chapter 2. I am so excited!

Thanks Inferno!! I keep forgeting that I need to do close ups (look with the eyeball) of objects.

Hello I am really stuck I have read both manuals also I know you must check all walls and floors and I have come across several places where he says very interesting but I can't figure out how to get him to pick things up ,now on these places he says that there was only one where the book was that I got him to actually take the item. I think what I need is for someone to please explain to me exactly how to go about getting him to collect things I have clicked everywhere and even where it did not show things. Also I can't get him to light the orch is there some special thing I need to put on the torch or what. Please can someone help me.

Hi trish

WAAAAAAAAAAAA, I'm stuck again!! I am in the sewers. Now I opened the last grate, HELP!! This pixel hunting is like blind mans bluff!!

Hi all, I'm stuck in the dungeon. Have given the cook the tequila and have in the inventory
I have read both manuals, looked closely at everything, searched walls, and floors, nudge please.

Edit: had a thought while cooking lunch,

Chapter 3 --- The Sewers


No,you're not. Remember that this is a game based on adventuring in the "classic style" you must truly think -- recall and deduce to help the Captain move forward. These puzzles are devious --- so you must be devious as well. Yes, a few of the hotspots are very tiny for some of the hidden items... but they are there if you know where to look.

Now think --- what do you see outside ? There is something there now that wasn't there before.

Yes, you know what you need, but how to make it? Now, back in the 1860's what material would a sailor use to make one? What tool would he have to use as well? Think -- Think -- Think.
The captain already has the "tool" -- where could he find the material? It would be Where did you see one in your travels in this level?

------------------------------------------------------------
Prologue --- The Lower Dungeon



Your on the right track --- but you are still missing something -- go back and check all areas again. Remember what your goal is here.



Remember also what the note said and who makes and what you need to add to it.

inferno

anyone help me what to do with the woodagator in the cage that i have been carrying round for 2 days now . any help appreciated

Dee have you read all the hints on this thread? Maybe someone else has already asked this question and it's been answered.

Sue

yip read all the post but cant seem to find one that help thanks

Dee, I think you should be good now (CYPM). We'll move the help over here instead of off the board so that in case others get stuck there also, they can find the answers.

I'll keep up with you as best I can Dee. I am currently at work so it's a bit difficult.

Ana

I know how to use the ouija board but still can't light the torch or find anymore stuff I have some things but I can't light the torch so I can get the prisoner down. Also I know you have to use ouija board for getting things ,butI have clicked every wall and floor and he has said interesting in a couple places but for the life of me I can't get him to do anything Please spoiler I really would like to move on Trisha

TRisha, I am not home so I have to go by memory but I believe you light the torch If you are still stuck let me know and I'll try and jar and few more gray cells loose.

Ana

Thanks Inferno, beginning to see how this game works now, I certainly didn't expect to use
Have now moved onto the next chapter.

I have tried that already what else do I need to collect at this at this time. Also I tried using spoiler but it all was written after soiler how do I use the spoiler after I click on horn ty Trisha

Trisha, can you list what you have in your inventory please.

Ana

i have water in jug, snot in jug, cookbook, torch,worm, note from grunger. Did you remember how to light torch. Ty Trisha

Are you getting a description that says

Have you tried to put the

Trisha,

Have you



To do a spoiler click on the megaphone and type between the two spoiler words.

Dyl'smom

Hello, it says feroucios flame and he says no, and no I have not trid putting worm into anything in inventory,yes I have been in room with hole and he tries to move lever and it is stuck I tried the flame again it says fierc fire and got tequila[/spoiler] but still can't lite torch or i love games like this but it is very frustrating when a person can't move on. Thank you Trisha

Hi Trisha,

Sorry you are stuck here is a nudge


You should have this item already in your inventory as it is easily seen and collected near the room by Cranny!

If you still can't find the way then post again but the torch only needs somthing used with it so as to be able to light it.

Hope this helps.

MOTRAU co-developer of Limbo.

Thank you so very much I think I know what now I will go try it well went and tried and got torch lit finally but I have been searching all last night on where to locate the rope I have used ouija board and where is the rope to burn. Please help Trisha

I got the torch lit and now I can't find the rope I have used the ouija bord and he says how can I get him down but for the life of me I just can't find the rope. Trisha

Trisha,

As I asked before


In this game you will need to go back to places over and over, and you will need to try out all your inventory on all hotspots, as well as in combination.

Dyl'smom

Hi Trisha
The rope is

Glad I have been of some help Trisha and thanks to all the other boomers for there help also! I will say this, the game does get a lot harder and you do need to write down what characters say as there are many important clues in what they say and also to save regularly as then you can re-visit a scene if you have missed some dialogue as this is very important "Search every Nook and every Cranny" no pun intended! Keep the faith and you will progress. If you get stuck or any other boomers for that fact then drop a line and I will give you a hint! Please though do explore all avenues as I don't want to spoil the game for any of you for any reason.

Best wishes,

MOTRAU

Is it in the room with prisoner or in water fountain roomTrisha

i just figured it out I think It is the ropes in the room . thank you Also Thank you Motrau for your help it meant alot to me to see that you was helping me. Trisha

Thank you all for the help, this game is devious!!!! Finally made it to Chapter III. I can't remember having this much fun, hair pulling, nail biting, eye squinting, and blurry vision in a loooong time!!

Hello well guess what I am in chapter 2 now have seen the keeper and collected but now i am stuck again can I get a nudge or two please. Thank you Trisha

Trisha, you have lots to do and plenty of places to see here. First things first though and then you should be well on your way:


Ana

Well I opened all 3 gates and seen onegus ,stone guardian etc, opened woodgator gate but now I have no idea what to do I seen two doors by onegus that needs keys and i don't know what I need to do now wandering around back and forth Please can someone give me nudge. Trisha

How lovely that you've decided to join us as part of the Captian's "spiritual" crew. I'm glad your here.

inferno

Pre Game Hints

To all else starting this adventure ---
remember to read BOTH manuals -- the paper one and the .PDF file on the DVD. There are lots of inside hints. Remember --- you and you alone are what stands between FATE and DESTINY for the good Captain. Remember that things may not be always what they seem.
Listen carefully and heed well what each of the characters say --- read every thing you can --- especially when in inventory.
Make sure that you have viewed the other DVD --- it will give you some intuitive insights. Remember also that the first level is more of a tutorial on how the game is played and the psyche of how the puzzle developer thinks.... (giggle, giggle -- sorry Tim. but you know fine well that you are indeed one devious cookie!)

Use your Ouija board functions on everything in the Captain's inventory. And remember --- there are no "pixel hunts" really --- just very subtle and evil hiding places, after all this is the citadel of the netherworld. You can't expect it to play like an ND game.

inferno


Chapter 1 -- The Lower Reaches



Trisha what you need to do is read the earlier posts in this thread for the clues. You still have much to collect. Revisit each nook and cranny ---> When the Captain is in the centre of one place, try making him walk to the far left or right even though it may look like the isn't a next room. You'd be surprised what you may find. Remember not just to use that "Take" function of the Ouija board for sometimes you must first click on a seemingly "innocent" item (say a large jug on the floor) and "Take" may not work ---> but "action" will or vise-versa.

Remember that this is not an easy adventure ---> it isn't meant to be ... and there is something of a perverse joy in that.

I am so enjoying reading the hints/spoilers so far that I can hardly wait until I get my copy from Dave at Interact. I normally will not start a game w/o a walkthrough close by just in case I need it but this time I think I will skip the walkthrough.

I am at the souls in o'negus room can someone tell me what I am doing wrong here I believe that I need to exchange but can't do it when I put that vial can someone please help me here,I can't get him to do it i am up close and tried using all things on ouija board.Trisha

TRisha, did you

Ana

Thank you Ana the water is exactly what I needed. I have been trying to figure out how to and also trying to find so I can get the woodgator, I did figure out how to get pass the but can't get the Will someone give me a little hint on any of these I read the all the threads but I don't see anything at I have went over all rooms time and time again maybe just a small hint would get me going again. Thank you so very much. Trisha

Chapter 1 --- The Lower Reaches

The Captain, you know, is quite sqeamish they say
When creepie and Crawlies do pass his way.
So what have you found that might do the trick
To capture the **** grub and not make him sick?

Nothing, I've Nothing!
Is that what you cry?
Perhaps one more trip to O'Negus
Will help you get by.

You must use something strong
to put ickle baby to sleep
For Briggs will not touch it
Yet in glass it might keep

Then once in Dreamland
tucked fastly away
On a sphere made of glass
Will Briggs allows it to play.

Look close at the grub
after it dies
Now take it to the Human Arachnoid
who really loves flies.



inferno

I only need to know how to deal with wood gator I have read the threads and cannot figure out what to do and can't find the nowhere I assume that is what I need to get the woodgator, I been to the but unable to do anything there, if someone could tell me a hint on the mouth of the cage to get the woodgator I would be so happy. Thank you inferno for the wonderful hint you gave me earlier. Trisha

Chapter 1 - The Lower Reaches


Look to the Ravens, each a Siamese twin
Save the Good Chief from their cauwing
And you'll find his good graces
Briggs soon will be in

As Goliath before David
So stands the Raven on high
Make ready the "I" cannon
Take aim, let loose! Watch it fly!

A gift made of bones
Will be yours soon to share
For soon Briggs will place
The woodgator there.

On the way to the place
Where this Raven doth perch,
A statue resides,
Awaiting the good Captain's lurch.

A container of gold,
The prize if his aim be true.
A liquid though thick will this vessel hold
'Tis an obvious clue.

A rusty chain
In need of lubrication
Wood that is ground for
The gators mastication.

Now put these together
Combine as you will
And soon you will find
The cage easy to fill.

inferno

hi there thanks for the help yesterday. made it to the sewers but it dont seem to go anywhere, i have taken the mouth thing of quagmire and seen the other guy and got him out the bog he gave me a rusty dagger but i cant seem to be able to use that to release quagmiore from his shackles any help would be appreciated thankls

Dee you may have to wait until people get home from work today for help with this.

Sue

ok sue thanks sort of forgot the time difference..

I don't know where you live dee but it's not quite 1 p.m. in Texas.

Sue

hi sue its 6-45pm here in the uk

Chapter 2 -- The Sewers



You need something else
To accomplish this task
Once you find what you need
In its glory you'll bask.


From the Shackled Soul
Who gave you a clue
Four times to the North
Then East is what you must do.

The chamber he spoke of
Shows three exits there
To open the first one
You must have a care.

An item you have with you
Will help you decide
The opposite numbers
Then in you will glide.


inferno

Hi all,
I finally had a chance to get back to this most interesting game. I am in Chapt. 1.
I have been able to do some things, but haven't figured out others....For example, As others have said, a nudge would be really helpful as to what to do next.
Thanks to all of you who have posted, I have re-read most of the previous posts, I'll have a look at the most recent ones also.

thank you so much inferno I just love the way you use the poems as hints, I figured it all out now to the next chore will go check out threads to see if I can get a hint just wanted to say :)Thank you Trisha

Hi Gaily, you have read posts that apply to other later levels so try not to get yourself confused here. you are on the right track and inferno has posted some excellent material by the way of Rhyme's to assist you and others!! You need to take it level by level so try not to read "Spoilers that might affect your enjoyment in later levels! It would be good in my opinion if when hints are given that they state what level name they apply to so that people in earlier levels do not become confused etc As they would end up searching for a place or item that doesn't exist in that level. This is in no means a put down to the excellent posts made by other boomers in the way of help to other boomers but more so of a bit of advice so that people do not become confused as to where they are, who they should expect to meet or items they need to collect to progress.

I do hope that all who read this post can see what I mean? inferno knows the way and by way of her excellent riddles and rhyme's she is the light that shall show the way!! Just make sure you are reading the input that applies to the right level or you will all surely become "Lost in Limbo" !!

A very Happy Christmas and New Year to all of the game boomers community.

We hope that you enjoy the game?

Season's greetings,

MOTRAU

gaily,

a little nudge for chapter 1



Hope that helps.

Dyl'smom

Hello well I have searched for Arach to give him the but I can't find him and now I am wandering around not being able to do anything else I still have several things in my inventory so could someone tell me if I should have used any of these things on someone. I have tried giving Bugsy the but Briggs says err time to go. I don't have a clue at what to do at could I get a little help please. Trisha

Motrau, Sorry, I am not nearly as creative and poetic as our beloved Inferno, but I do try and help if I can.

It is always good advice to only read the responses that pertain to where you need help in any game.

On the other hand, it has been stated way too many times to use hints sparingly in this game. While I absolutely am loving the game and have only needed a couple nudges, others may need more. This game is no different from any other game that the developers have poured their blood, sweat and tears into. If you want and need a hint, go for it. As long as you enjoy the game that is all that matters. I'm really tired of hearing that this game is somehow different than others...it's good. Period. It's still a game, just as any other game, except that different people made it. Can we just start acting like it's a game and not something that needs to be in a sterile environment while you play.

MaG and Sue, Please feel free to edit me, but honestly, I am trying to help and I'm sick to death of all the "special rules" that come with this game. It is totally ruining the experience.

hi there i have but none of these work on releasing quagmire and i have no keys to open the 2 locked gates a little hint would help a lot. thanks

Help please, stuck, how do I I can't find any wood that the cap'n will pick up.
I have got
Have read through threads for clues and tried everything in inventory to no avail. Thanks

Upsydaisy there is something in your inventory that you use on you might be able to find there. Good luck Trisha

Thanks Trisha
I gave Arach This game is really a head-scratcher

Trisha and upsydaisy,

try to



Dyl'smom

No problem, Ana since I agree with you.

The tenet of the game is "Make the gamers feel like they are in Limbo.
Limbo is the state of not knowing before being redeemed.
It is what the developers want and that is what they endorse.

BTW - Use the spoiler bar only if it is a spoiler. Hints are just that hints.

Thank you Dyl'smom will do. You are very welcome Upsydaisy it is a real head scrather of a game, but it is so fun too. Trisha

dee38

the question you have is one that stumped me too until inferno reminded me that you can use ALL of the ouiji board actions on your inventory items as well. Need to read the manual on the dvd disc, and watch the dvd. I learned the hard way!

Dyl'smom

Chapter One - The Lower Reaches

Look to the Cage
for a place for the food.
Or less a bite
which could be quite rude!

And once it is caught
Asleep should it be
As the Captain is squeamish
and well should he be.

So how should the sleep
Can the Captain incur?
A cover perchance,
But where to procure?

Look to the dark,
At bottom down left shall ye go!
And tear at the fabric
the beast won't be a foe.

inferno

hi there yip read manual watched dvd tried all 4 actions on my items must be something i am missing any ideas what i.m looking for to free quagmire then at least i know what i,m looking for thanks

dee38

hi done that thing got thehow would i use that to free quagmire

dee38

the that appears and dissapears quickly seen him

dee38,

try

thanks so much you have really helped me on my way again

hello I am in the swamps and seen Quagmire and the prisoner from first chapter, but now I can't get anywhere can someone help me Trisha

Once again a Happy Christmas to you all.
Many thanks,

Tim.

Did you hear that big bang?? That was my head exploding.

You know what?? I actually feel motivated for the first time in my life to write a walkthrough.

Ana

Tim, Did you see my post right before yours can you help me. thank you Trisha

Motrau if you don't mind, we'll run the forum the way we desire to run it.
If Ana wants to take time to help us then it's appreciated. So are the hints and help given by all the members that are or have played it.
This spoiler business that you insist is so necessary for your game is really becoming a pain as are the constant reminders about them. We are all adults and we WILL play the game any way that we desire.
This is a game, it's not a contest to see if we stay alive for another five hours without cheating on something.
People paid money to own the game, if they want to play it by reading every hint, every spoiler so be it. It was their money!

Sue

Have you helped Quagmire at all? Did he offer you any advice?

Ana

hello, Yes I have seen Quagmire and in my inventory I have I have met worrymeister and seen big eyed worm I see war room and those rooms there around it. I seen two metal gates one when you first get in and then one that says pump room but can't open it with anything. I have wandered the swamp and even went back to Quagmire to use anything in inventory on him no such luck. I am now wandering around not knowing where to go and can't seem to find anything else. Please help Trisha

You need to take apart the jaw brace (use the Ouija board) and it will make something else. You then need to think if there is anyone that you'd like to have dissappear to use the contraption on. See if this can get you going for awhile.

Happy gaming,

Ana

Trisha,

Your inventory is NOT a spoiler. It can be a hint for others but definitely not a spoiler.

ok MaG wasn't sure do to all the controversy did not want to get into trouble Than You Trisha

Please forgive a stupid question....Where does one first meet Quagmire? I think I met him and he took off when I freed him by the keeper. In the coffin?

gaily,

are you in the Prologue or Chapter 1, Quagmire is in Chapter 1

please reread the thread once again There are many hints for the Sewers here.

http://www.gameboomers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=249205#Post249205

inferno



Actually that isn't correct
Here are the Chapters you are working on so fare

• The Prologue --- The Lower Dungeons (remember "The Brew"?)
• (Chapter 1 -- The Lower Reaches (werein resides the now imfamous W.G)
• (Chapter 2 -- The Sewers (Quagmire)
• Chapter 3 -- Darkmere (a simple small town)

There are more after this -- but this thread has not discussed them yet.

inferno


----------------------------------------------------------



That was at the begining of Chapter 1 -- The Lower Reaches.
And his name is Billy Nilmates (who actuallly was the first mate on the real Mary Celeste)

inferno

Inferno I read the posts and my problem is trying to put I already made it into but have tried many different ways of doing it and can't seem to do it right. A nudge would be great Also I have seen that some people have found ink and a pen but I can't find it maybe a poem would help. Thank you Trisha

Why would you put the metal jaw clamp on a worm? What Worm?

What you wish to do is

First right click on the This will change it --- read what it becomes in your inventory.

Now in the hint that I gave you --- I told you that there is some one not something that keeps making Briggs leave. Make surethat you have visited all the places in Sewer 1 more than once. He is a very

Once that is accomplished then search the room. You need a few things there. Then use these items

recheck you invntory after it is done as things will change.

I am losing the will to game. I feel I am wandering aimlessly just trying everything with everything and coming up empty.

I have all 3 sewers open. I am carrying broken nail, rusty knife, hammer, fishing line, whistle, metal cutters and the things you start with. I have blown the whistle, the ball is gone.

I still need to open the gates in sewer 1. Both are locked. I found the boat but there is no water. I can't get into sewer 3.

My enthusiasm is waning at this point so a giant push will do me fine.

EDIT: Trish I tried blind folding the worm (keeper of the gates) too. You aren't alone.

Thanks...
Ana

Ana,

you need to follow that ball!


If you need more than that let me know.

Inferno,

right, sorry, I got my chapters mixed up

I don't know how Dyl'smom The ball went in the hole...please tell me how. There is no action allowed on the hole and I've gone back to the chains thinking I could find it, but, no joy.
EDIT: Don't be afraid to give me a big push... I'm seriously not seeing it.

Ana

Ana,

I feel your pain. Go into the other sewers, one is

Thank you Inferno and Dyl's Mom. I am in the lower reaches. Too soon for silly old Quagmire and Co. Can't wait.
Inferno, your poems are inspired; Dyl's Mom..your hints are spot on...here I go for another evening of Limbo. I so appreciate this forum I just have to say...Ana, you slay me.

Ana, I was referring to your earlier posts, not the frustrated one.

Chapter 2 The Sewers

Into Sewer One is where Briggs must go
There is only one gate which will open, you know.
Look to Gate at the far right
The key is not far
'Tis guarded by Trisha's Worm
which will soon have no sight.

Let it attack
As it is just full of bluster
Then look to the ledge
Briggs courage will muster.


inferno

Hmmmm.....Not sure I have found a use for the hammer yet and "round thing" doesn't ring a bell. Before I reach in and use the hammer on my monitor can you tell me where I may find the Round thing to hammer. I think my gray cells are taxed to the max tonight.

Gaily, I took an oath when I became a moderator never to slay the members, no matter what. I didn't mean too...honest.

Ana

Please excuse...and delete this.

Hee....can't help it.

Ana,

have you been in the pump room?

Hello I just realized that I could not use that on the worm inferno thank you it actually made mee laugh after I read your post Thank you I read the post up above by dyl'smom and it sounded like we have to do more than one thing in pump room I tried going somewhere else in there and couldn't. If so help me out there. But I need help with the second grate in sewer helped Quagmire with his hands and he said well the blonde is for sure kicking in cuz I have no idea here anyone please give me a nudge or two on these two problems.Trisha

Dyl'smom, I got through with a little help from my friends and I am thankfully out of the stinky sewers and into the streets of Darkmere, where I can now wander aimlessly till my brain cells regenerate. I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy again for the time being.

I really appreciate you and Infernos help.

Trish, If you haven't done the second sewer yet, do not worry about what else to do in the pump room yet. You have lots to go. I don't recall doing much of anything to open the grate except click on one of the screws. It may have been by chance, but using the Action icon took care of it.

Ana

Chapter 2 The Sewers

Clue 1 spoke of numbers
The opposing of SIX
And the number of THREE
Twice the Keeper did show Briggs
And well did he see.

Clue 2 charges Briggs
To add these three digits
'Twill open Grate two
and not let him fidgit.

Look to the dice
As for what to add
Three numbers from Clue 1
And then you'll be glad.


A ONE and a ZERO
as you have surmized
The First and the Last
Now don't be suprised.

I tried doing what you said Browneyed tiger and no luck but thank you can someone else give me a hint or so please stuck Trisha Thank you inferno you posted your post while I was typing I guess Thank you Trisha

Look up, Trisha

There's only one thing to do in the Pump room and you won't do that till much later, You've a long way to go so get busy opening Sewer two.

I just can't figure out this riddle I am terrible at math I am totally lost. Trisha

Trisha

I got it Thank you very much. Trisha

Did you ever get rid of the Guardian Worm, Trisha?
I mean the Guardian of the Gate?

inferno

Yes Inferno I did tackle my big worm And I freed Quagmire now I need to get into sewer grate 3 I have tried the on it but can't get it nudge please Trisha

Chapter 2 The Sewers

Great Quagmire free
Soon disappears quick
But as he leaves
An iron ball he will kick.


A gift he will give to open Grate Three
Its metal with prongs like a thistle
But Briggs can't pass through
So, what should he do?
I guess he'll just stand there and whistle.


For the ball is too heavy
(like a '69 Chevy)
So you see he needs some assistance
Here come Nora's rats
Thank God, there're no cats
to offer them any resistence.

inferno

I went to the pump room and then seen the ball in the hall by where you go to see nora and I went to control center on desk by drunk but nothing seemed to happen and the ball is still in the hall can you help me inferno Trisha

Chapter 2 The Sewers

So into the first Grate
With the "Hammer of Thor"
Through the Power room gate
And down to the Spigot.

The hammer he'll pound
Then the steam will exbound
and move this ball
With the speed of a frigate.


Now what to do?
Has Briggs tried Sewer Two?
Find the Ball and then call back the rat!
Pull the drunk with the chain
Hit that control pad again
And hold on to your hat.

Now the Water is high
to the boat Briggs should fly
Help him in so he can quickly row
There's no question or care
'cept to get out of there
It's all done like a box with a bow.


Sit back, your work all is done.
Now wasn't that fun?
Heave to with a sigh and a snivel
You've got no more to do
So relax for a minute or two
For you're now at the very next Level.

inferno

thank you inferno I really appreciate the help. Trisha

Ok, I'm at the end I am in the machine, Hint please
Do I need anything else??

Iam in darkmere seen the mayor and went to everystore I could go to I can't get into any but thr bric and brac store where I picked up I also found a and then now I am just wandering cuz noone to talk to or can't go in any oother buildings. Hints please Trisha

Forget it I figured it out!! This game is insane!! Finished it lot's of fun!!

Hi everyone, still stuck with that bird in chapter 1, can't find this birds eye glass that I need to stop that racket!!!
. What have I missed??? Thanks for help.

Hi Upsydaisy

If you are where I think you are in the game, you need to go and take a closer look at the coffins that are sitting in the room where you started this chapter

Cheers.

Mad :shiver:

Hi Upsydaisy,
As Mad said...."take" a very close look at the coffins, icky though they may be. Combine what you find in each and those noisy birds will be within your reach.

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but since it concerns mostly the people on this thread, I will place it here...feel free to move it as you see fit.

In Honor To Boomers

In honor to boomers
who trialed and toiled
were taunted, tormented, but not
ultimately foiled.


They who persisted,
persevered and prevailed
felt proud and so pleased
they could not be derailed.


With help from inferno,
who reriddled and rhymed,
with repute and readiness,
she urged - use the mind!!


And despite all intentions,
thought improper and incensed,
we inhaled and inquired,
and tried not to get tense.


So in honor of boomers,
who saved, sobbed and shined,
thanks to you all,
for a really good time!


Dyl'smom

...And thanks to you, Dyl's mom for a very fine Rhyme!

I love it! Thanks Dyl'smom, and thanks for your help also.

Ana

Thanks a bunch, mad and gaily. This has held me up for a while. The item is not actually visable in the coffin, so I didn't think I could actually take anything.

I have found so far but neither will fix the track any help would be appreciated thanks

dee38

did you do anything with the skull??or to the skull??

i tried all 4 actions with it and tried usin the bar with it but he just keeps saying sorry

dee38,

you need to find


look around,each level, some things are in dark corners, or on the floor

my eyesight must be getting worse i have run round on thet train in every room and justr fo the life of me cant see the item you mentiond...help

dee38

look in



Watch out! you might be stepping in it!

thanks a lot i would never have spotted that in a million years..onwards and upwards now

Hello I am now stuck I need someone to give me a push I been everywhere in town the only place I can't get into is the Abbatoir,Society hall,stables,i have'nt been able to do anything in Dead End or whatever ???? isI have lots of stuff in inventorymetal cutters,fishing line,tin cupchain hammerleather pouch,leather apron,cook's hat,cork,note,parchment,hay,flute,fingernail,glasses,cane,badge,orb,notepad and pen,dagger,dice,charcoal etching,and a key with I on it. I went back to the and wandered around but could not do anything, I don't know where the is he talks about. Can someone help me Thank you Trisha

Trisha,

go back and read inferno's hints about the Inn in the chapters on Darkmere, the push you need is there

Okay went back to Inn and found the and got problem is I accidently went out the wrong way and now I can't get back in so is there more to see there or no there is not and is that why I can;t get back in,it is driving me crazy cuz I can't get back in. Please help Trisha

Hi trisha,

Keep looking and you will find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!!

TC

Tim,

Check your e-mail!

I will close this thread. It is getting long.

Please start a new thread if you have additional questions.

Also please use the spoiler tag only when it is really a spoiler - a solution to a complicated puzzle. There are spoiler tags here in this thread that are overkill. Picking up things, inventory and where they are are not spoilers.

Hints are just that hints. Feel free to post them as is.

Hints guide the gamer. Spoilers are solutions to the puzzle.
Some solution does not need to be in spoiler tags too.

Thanks and remember - playing a game is supposed to be fun - So ENJOY and do not feel that you have to struggle to get through the game.