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Title: Apprentice help needed
Post by: Jimi on Wed 16/07/2003 21:29:37
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I've got the stool, the sandwich book, the plant book, the milk, and the blanket. I don't know how to change the milk to cheese, or how to get rid of that sheep
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Gregjazz on Wed 16/07/2003 23:59:38
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Read the scroll found in Pib's bedroom for instructions on how to turn the milk into cheese. But first, you're going to need to solve a puzzle to get into the closet downstairs.
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Good luck, and I hope that helps.
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: rookworm3 on Thu 17/07/2003 04:52:04
I also have a question:

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I have set up the saddle, but there is no dialogue option to tell the wizard. I have oregeno powder, grinder, two books, broom, milk pail and scroll. What next?
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Gregjazz on Thu 17/07/2003 05:53:14
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Master will leave when he's ready. In the meantime, your main job is to collect the ingredients, specifically the cheese. Maybe you still need the horse (or the saddle) for that part of that puzzle.  
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: on Thu 17/07/2003 17:56:12
Ahh, thanks, I figured it out. Cool game, btw, but buggy. Game has frozen several times on me so far.
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Ginny on Thu 17/07/2003 18:43:56
The game froze up on me aswell sometimes, but it seemed to only happen when I moved down to the GUI during animations or something, not sure exactly. I'll try to get it to freeze again lol.

Also, when I Alt-Tab a lot the music starts stuttering and the game gets stuck, though I can still move the cursor very slowly, inch by inch lol.
However I'm not sure that has to do with the game's scripting.
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: lspace on Thu 17/07/2003 19:21:17
I've figured out the cheese and oregano.  But how do I get the cucumber?

Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Gregjazz on Thu 17/07/2003 19:41:43
I am aware of the freezes. Fortunately, I have fixed all of them in the update.

All we have left to do before we release the update is to finish the bonus "secret" puzzle!
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Ginny on Thu 17/07/2003 19:51:13
*is extremely curios(!!!)*

Secret puzzle, hmm.. *drools*

Oh and great work with updating and all. You're very devoted :).
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Gregjazz on Thu 17/07/2003 20:09:00
Don't worry, the secret puzzle is hard enough that it'll take you a while figuring it out. :)
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Ginny on Thu 17/07/2003 22:59:04
hmm, i it hidden or is it just added somewhere obvious? ;)
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Minimi on Fri 18/07/2003 23:37:59
stupid question ginny... IF it was hidden, and he said that, it wasnt hidden anymore and if not, that he would spoil the fun of the secret! Btw a question here! I'm stucked and I want that cucumber from the very attractive young lady on the strunk, but I can't get it ;'( plz help me!
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Ginny on Sat 19/07/2003 01:39:14
well, what I mean was is it a bit tough to find inside the game, like an easter egg ;).
I definetly prefer it to be hidden. but don't answer. ;)

About your question:
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The charming young woman (!) mentioned in the dialog her interest in counting sheep, maybe the'll distract her. But they're far away..
Btw, have you been to the closet?
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Jimi on Sat 19/07/2003 14:39:33
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I tried to knock on the door, then run uppstairs to the laundry chute, but no luck. How do i  get into the closet?
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Ginny on Sat 19/07/2003 14:59:40
Jimi:

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If you run upstairs the master just doesn't come out. Look around the room, how can you avoid a conversation when the master comes out?
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;)
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Jimi on Sat 19/07/2003 17:04:02
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I tried hiding in the bottom right corner, but he came out, then when i got up into my room, it wouldn't let me in the chute again.
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Ginny on Sat 19/07/2003 18:01:29
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Hmm, odd.
Again? Were you in the chute before?
It could be a bug... But that depends, if you were in the closet, did you get something out of it? If so then there's no need to go again hehe.
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Gregjazz on Sat 19/07/2003 19:23:37
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I'm sure there isn't a bug with the laundry chute. I've been down it multiple times, too.
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Minimi: Attractive young lady, eh?
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Minimi on Sun 20/07/2003 01:18:34
1. That was sarcasm :p, though I think she has got a nice soul, but I wouldn't marry her :p... and for the game... I think its too hard :P though I already gave up after 15 min... so when I have time, im going to play it some further!....

ps: i didnt read the spoilers... because i figured i want for once finish an adventure without any help :P
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Jimi on Sun 20/07/2003 16:55:30
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I haven't ben down it yet. It keeps saying that I should make sure the closet door is open. How do I get it open???
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Gregjazz on Sun 20/07/2003 20:08:33
Yeah, it's not a bug, it's just a timing puzzle.
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Jimi on Sun 20/07/2003 22:07:42
I've tried it loads of times. I'm not sure I'm doing it right.
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Minimi on Sun 20/07/2003 23:50:28
ok actually i need help heres the thing...

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how do I pickup the blanket and the book? the snake wont let me!
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Jimi on Mon 21/07/2003 21:02:06
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talk to it.
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: on Tue 22/07/2003 01:53:22
for jimi
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you need to knock on a door n hide, then run ;)
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for minimi
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think Dr dolittle
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Jimi on Thu 24/07/2003 14:33:18
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How do I get the saddle down after putting the stool there? and how do I make the sheep move so the woman can count them, and I can get the orogano?
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: PeaceMan on Thu 24/07/2003 15:16:48
Jimi:

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Use the broom on the saddle.
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and

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Use the oregano with the coffee grinder. If you need to clean the grinder there is something in the kitchen to help you.
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Gregjazz on Thu 24/07/2003 21:45:22
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Actully, there are two ways of cleaning out the coffee grinder.
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Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Czar on Fri 25/07/2003 00:48:31
no way? 2 ways... well at least i'll try to figure out the second..
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: on Tue 05/08/2003 04:19:46
 I have the updated version. After finishing the game I played again trying to find the secret bonus.  I've used, looked at, talked to, and taken everything in the game. I have also used everything in my inventory with every other thing in my inventory as well as with everything in the game.(including the view and everything else in that area) I've replayed several times from scratch as well as from differant save points exhausting all possibilities.... your secret is a hoax or a bug is keeping me from it.
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: big brother on Tue 05/08/2003 08:33:48
I'm sorry to hear you're having such a hard time. I designed the puzzle to be very difficult, so you won't stumble on it when you're beating the game for the first time (since it is a several step deal, it might confuse some of the other puzzles).

As for it being a hoax, I'm sure Necro can vouch for its authenticity. (How else is the update going to take up 400 more K than the original? Certainly not with bug fixes!)

Since the contest is over, I can give you a small hint to get you started on the puzzle. If you want more help after that, please post on the Herculean Effort Productions forum.

Ok, here it is:
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maybe there's something else written on the scroll (other than the cheese recipe). Try holding it up to the light.
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Hope this helps.

Ian
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Czar on Fri 08/08/2003 17:03:40
Wait, everywhere it says Necro solved it, but i never saw him posting that he did it. Where's the post?
Title: Re:Apprentice help needed
Post by: Gregjazz on Fri 08/08/2003 23:08:20
I think it's in the "Apprentice" thread in the Released Games Announcement section of this forum.

Anyways, Necro also contacted us by email.