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Title: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: Michael2968 on Thu 15/08/2013 01:08:10
I am at the section
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towards the end of the game where I have defeated the maestro and I have the replacement crystal and the stargate manual which I have read.
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I still can't figure out how to
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set the stargate to return me home.
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If anyone could give me a hint I would really appreciate it.

Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 15/08/2013 10:19:30
Hi Michael

Have you carefully looked at the StarGate Manual?

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There's a code you can dial to get the "Last Dialled" SGIP - it's on the right-hand first page you turn to in the book.  Once you've entered this code and hit the orange button, it changes the icons on the Stargate.  Once you have those, you have to use the key on the next page of the StartGate Manual to find the right code to get back...
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If you need more hints, please let me know!  I'm always wary of giving too much away to players who only want a slight nudge not a whole mini-walkthrough  8-0
Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 15/08/2013 10:23:10
Quote from: gspit1124 on Wed 14/08/2013 19:40:27
I am stuck..I have
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Berry, megaphone, crowbar, hover board, suspenders, stargate for dummies book, camera, pudding, and greens
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What do I do next?

Not quite sure exactly where you are in the game, but...

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Look closer around the Deep Chasm... is there something you could use one of those items on to explore the chasm and see what's down there?
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If you haven't encountered The Maestro yet, maybe you need to...

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Talk to Floyd about one of the items on the right-hand side of the mountains. 
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Remember, you can only ask Floyd about things you've already LOOKED at.
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Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: Michael2968 on Thu 15/08/2013 13:11:45
Thanks for your help I finished the game.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 15/08/2013 13:16:24
Quote from: Michael2968 on Thu 15/08/2013 13:11:45
Thanks for your help I finished the game.

Great!

Thanks for the comment on the game page too - really glad you enjoyed it.  ;-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: gspit1124 on Thu 15/08/2013 17:52:00
I was able to finish the game! Thank you--missed that hot spot for the
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outcrop
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Great game--can't wait for the next one!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: CaptainD on Thu 15/08/2013 18:20:11
Quote from: gspit1124 on Thu 15/08/2013 17:52:00
I was able to finish the game! Thank you--missed that hot spot for the
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outcrop
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I must apologise for including two pixel hunts in the game - that and the
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slot in the Bjork Cube - though I don't think that one's too difficult to spot as it flashes
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... I hate pixel hunts myself!  (roll)

Quote from: gspit1124 on Thu 15/08/2013 17:52:00
Great game--can't wait for the next one!

Thank you!  Glad you enjoyed it.  :-D
Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: jkohen on Sat 26/10/2013 09:55:00
I'm wandering aimlessly after
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The Maestro raised the shield.
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I can't enter the hotel rooms,
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I added duct tape to the hand, but the main character says the hand won't press the buttons.
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I read about
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the outcrop,
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but I can't find it. I can't get to any new places, either by lack of items or my inability to use them in the right order.

Help appreciated :-)
Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: CaptainD on Sat 26/10/2013 16:41:23
Hey JKohen!

Hope you're enjoying the game despite being stuck... here are some pointers...

Regarding getting into the hotel rooms:

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The hand needs to be attached to something else...
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Still not sure?

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Have you got the ice block off the ice rink yet and melted it to see what's inside?
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If you have done that and still now sure...

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The Flying Saucer needs to be powered up... maybe by a crystal and something from the van...
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The Outcrop:

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Look around near the top of the Deep Chasm at the far bottom right of the game map
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Happy to give more hints if you need them of course, but I don't want to say anything more in case I spoil it for you!
Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: jkohen on Sat 26/10/2013 16:52:58
Quote from: CaptainD on Sat 26/10/2013 16:41:23
Hey JKohen!

Hope you're enjoying the game despite being stuck... here are some pointers...
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The Flying Saucer needs to be powered up... maybe by a crystal and something from the van...
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I'm enjoying the game, no worries :-)

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Crystal? It seems that's what I'm missing. Where do I get it from?
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I found the outcrop with your directions. It looks like I don't have anything I can use there yet.
Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: CaptainD on Sat 26/10/2013 18:54:17
Quote from: jkohen on Sat 26/10/2013 16:52:58
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Crystal? It seems that's what I'm missing. Where do I get it from?
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Have you opened up the StarGate controls yet?
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Quote from: jkohen on Sat 26/10/2013 16:52:58
I found the outcrop with your directions. It looks like I don't have anything I can use there yet.

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No, you'll find something once you get inside the hotel...
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Title: Re: Captain Disaster - The Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: jkohen on Sat 26/10/2013 20:12:18
Quote from: CaptainD on Sat 26/10/2013 18:54:17
Quote from: jkohen on Sat 26/10/2013 16:52:58
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Crystal? It seems that's what I'm missing. Where do I get it from?
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Have you opened up the StarGate controls yet?
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Thanks, that's all I needed to complete the game. I didn't think of going back there this early in the game :-)