Space Quest Decisions of the Elders Chapter 1 stuck on ledge with force field

[Omega71]

Hello everyone, I am stuck on a ledge (outside of the cave) and I do not know how to get past the force field. Could someone please tell me what to do. I have tried so many different things I do not know what to do anymore. I have been looking all over for a complete walkthrough but could not find anything. The walkthrough in this forum is incomplete. Thank you for any help provided.

[sthomannch]

You mean, the field that sends you back?

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try to get the red rock from below the ledge. First, you have to cut the small tree above it

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use stick with hook to get the rock

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if you use this item again, it is too heavy, so you can't use it yet

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put the magazine on the green cross, then the red stone

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how to crush it?

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the rocks above the cave exit would do the job, but you can't reach them. You can't use the stick

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shout at the rock

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use the stick to remove the fallen rock, then get the paper with the iron dust and use the dust on the magnetic field, so you know where you can step to get to the switch

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you can cross the field, but how do you get to the other side?

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flip the switch and step on one of the red spots of the magnetic field

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[Omega71]

Thank you sthomannch for your help. I never would have guessed it. Looking forward to chapter 2. Take care.

[ltcolonel97062]

I'm in the cave and how do I get to the second part of it. It says something about needing a light. Where do I get this light? Its really frustrating that no one has done a walkthrough for the rest of this 1st part yet.

[Shadow1000]

I'm in the cave and how do I get to the second part of it. It says something about needing a light. Where do I get this light? Its really frustrating that no one has done a walkthrough for the rest of this 1st part yet.

This will take a few steps. I don't know how far you got in this puzzle so I'll just post the first few steps and if you're still stuck, please post back:

1)

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did you notice the bowl near the entrance? Did you notice the heart rock at the bottom left of the screen near the entrance?

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2)

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use the gum on yourself and then put it into the bowl

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3)

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you're going to need some of the vine at the entrance to the cave

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See if that helps!

SHADOW

[ltcolonel97062]

Shadow, I've already done all of that. Still stuck. Please tell me the rest.

[Shadow1000]

Shadow, I've already done all of that. Still stuck. Please tell me the rest.

Certainly

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go back out of the cave and put the vine segment into the waterfall. THEN put it in the bowl and it will then redirect the light to the crystal which will illuminate your path...

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SHADOW

[ltcolonel97062]

Ok. Shadow. This game is really getting on my nerves. Please, just send me a walkthrough. A step by step way to complete this. I'm getting so pissed off, I might even write the creator and tell him off, that his game is too difficult and for him to make a walkthrough.

I'm stuck again. I'm at the part, where I've cut the stupid tree and now what?! I HATE GAMES LIKE THIS!!!!!! Sierra at least made hintbooks you could purchase to get you through the tough parts. No one does walkthroughs anymore. WHY?!

[ltcolonel97062]

Just finished the 1st part. Hope he doesn't abandon this. It was kinda fun.

[Leisure Suit Harry]

I'm sorry, Itcolonel97062, that the difficulty level of DOTE made you curse. I assure you that I had my game beta-tested before I released anything. To speak frankly: I meant to challenge the players! I certainly could have provided a walkthrough. But let's be honest: The real gaming-satisfaction comes from solving a tough puzzle without a hint-book. I tried to place the hints within the game. I can imagine though, what made the cave difficult for you and consider implementing a slight hint within the game before I release part 2.
Yes, I am not going to abandon the game. PArt 2 is progressing. I will complete it in the near future.
All puzzles have been done though. And I can tell you (yes, this is a heads up, folks) it's not getting any less difficult! (And least that's what I hope, my beta-testers may prove me wrong).

Neeeeeeeeever give up!

Looking forward to providing you with the full length "Decision of the Elders"

Yours Boston McShew (aka Leisure Suit Harry)

[Leon]

Until the full game is finished, here's the walkthrough so far.

[ltcolonel97062]

Thanks Leon! Hope he updates it, as the game progresses.

[Leisure Suit Harry]

I have recently released PART 2 of the game.
The game (consisting of part 1 and the new part 2) can be downloaded at:
http://www.tonundtext.at/downloads/SQ_DOTE2.zip

The beta testers managed to solve the puzzles without help. The puzzles are hard but if you take the time to read the hints you will solve them.

If not, you can ask me. Or, even better, maybe LEON has mercy and extends the wonderful walkthrough of part 1

[gspit1124]

I am stuck...

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I have the bow/arrow, balloon, potato with copper coin, tongs, and walnut. No clue what to do next.

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[Shadow1000]

I am stuck...

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I have the bow/arrow, balloon, potato with copper coin, tongs, and walnut. No clue what to do next.

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Try

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finishing the battery. You need zinc, right? do you know where to get that from?

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[gspit1124]

Yes, I know where to get the zinc, but don't have the right tool.

[Shadow1000]

Yes, I know where to get the zinc, but don't have the right tool.

Ok,

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the right tool is in the hole in the tree. Have you located that yet?

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SHADOW

[gspit1124]

Yep--can't figure out how to get the squirrel out

[Shadow1000]

Yep--can't figure out how to get the squirrel out

Ok, step 1:

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grab the clock in the workshop

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Step 2:

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affix the walnut to the clock

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See if that gets you close

SHADOW

[gspit1124]

Got it and done--thank you Shadow1000!