King's Quest V [RESOLVED]

[Bob]

Anyone ever notice there's a crown cursor in the pie shop?  According to the manual, this means there's a puzzle that needs solved VERY quickly.  I could never figure out what the puzzle was.

All I know is I've been stuck for years in the castle.  I get to the laboratory and the wizard kills me.

Did I miss something in the pie shop, or somewhere else?

[bspeers]

Assuming you're talking about the original and not a remake, here are the rules:

1.You're Stuck: You have missed something earlier in the game, please go back to the beginning and start over.

2. You Die: You have missed something.  Please start over.

3.  There is an animation of any kind or you click the cursor on an object:  You missed something earlier in the game.  Please start over again.  Again.


Nonetheless, there are two things you might have missed out on, neither of which have much to do with the pie shop.

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Did you get anything from the cell when the monster captured you?  You must get an item here from a small... using your...

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Here's a broader hint:

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The solution is pretty cheesy

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Also, you might have not done the following chain.

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Go into the library below his bedroom.  Read the magic book.  Wait, and he will appear.  Wait longer.

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More clues

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Did he leave anything behind?  You can use something to restore power to your wand when you reach the laboratory now, but you have to do it quickly.  Also, the recharging machine will need a catalyst.  It's something you retrieved earlier, if you've solved the rest of the puzzles I mentioned

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There will now be a battle between you two.  Hope you prepared!

[Bob]

Thanks.  I did all of those except the third part of the third hint.  That will help.