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Title: Return to Civilization
Post by: miryoku_81 on Sun 11/09/2005 02:12:27
Has anyone completed this game yet?  I heard there may be a walkthrough on the website but it's been down for quite a long time so I can't access it.

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I can't figure out how to get the crocodile whistle.Ã,  So far I have found 5 treasures and died 12 times.Ã,  I think i've accessed almost every location except the area past the crocodiles and the thick jungle next to the start screen which I'm not sure I can access anyway.
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: splat44 on Sun 11/09/2005 03:29:28
I'm not sure, if I undestand. Are saying you don't have that whistle?

If so, you'll find inside the outpost.
You need take a picture of whistle with camera found inside also but to get you need distract the guy by touching bamboo outside. You have to be quick in getting camera though!

Gave whistle picture to the artist and leave and come back, he should have it ready.

If you already have whistle, go at crocodile and use whistle on yourseft, you will be able crossing.

Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: miryoku_81 on Sun 11/09/2005 06:14:27
Thanks splat44
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I thought you had to steal the whistle from the store.  I forgot that the artist could make it for me
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Has anyone found all the treasures?  I am missing one of them
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I have the eggplant emerald, jeweled flamingo, ruby medallion, golden butterknife, ruby leech, and Farr diamond.  I'm not sure where the last treasure is - when I take the crown I end up dying so I don't think that's one of the treasures.  Is the seaweed used for anything?  That's the only thing in my inventory (other than the blue cup) that hasn't been used
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Sun 11/09/2005 18:56:23
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i have to make the butterfly net sticky so that i can catch the butterfly.  I would appreciate a hint because I have tried all that my mind could think of, but unfortunately i am missing something.......Thank you
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Wretched on Sun 11/09/2005 19:47:11
Rosie,
Same place I got stuck.
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You need to use the metal rod on the generator at the bottom of the cave, then use this in spring, then take what you get to the Spider cave. I'll leave the rest to you.
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 00:36:59
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Icant find the generator (what cave?) If I go into the batcave I get killed. So I do have the metal rod but all I have is a propeller and do not know where the generator is.
Thank you
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: miryoku_81 on Mon 12/09/2005 00:46:54
Rosie,

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Have you entered the cave where you captured the butterfly?  You should be able to enter it if you have the lantern.
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 01:23:03
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No I dont hve the lantern...... Thats why I keep getting killed.
Thank YOu  I will try getting it, I tried picking it up but that didnt work, let me see, if not I will be back for a hint again
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 01:34:59
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thanks that all worked, now I have the compass. Is there anymore to this game>???? What is suppose to happen now?
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: miryoku_81 on Mon 12/09/2005 01:47:41
Have you found all of the treasures yet?Ã,  To get the best ending you have to die 13 times and find 7 treasures.Ã,  I have found all of the treasures except one so maybe you can help me out with that.Ã,  If you just want to finish the game:

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Have you found a way to make the hot air balloon yet? The artist gives you hints on what you need to make it - something to hold the hot air (like a balloon), a propeller, a generator, and a fuel source.Ã,  You need to have all thos things in your inventory to finish the game.Ã, 
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Let me know if you need a more specific hint
Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 02:16:52
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never even thought of that.....Yes I will try to find some more things.  I think I only have 3-4  forgot about the balloon
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 02:36:41
I need another hint........ I keep going around and around  My score says 3  and on the bottom is the number 8

Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: miryoku_81 on Mon 12/09/2005 03:10:30
Quote from: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 02:36:41
I need another hint........ I keep going around and aroundÃ,  My score says 3Ã,  and on the bottom is the number 8

rosie, I can be of more help if you tell me what you've accomplished so far
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do you have those things that I listed above - something to form a balloon with (like a large sheet), an alternator, the propeller, the compass, and a fuel source.  I think those numbers mean that you have found 3 treasures and have died 8 times - those numbers won't affect you actually finishing the game but it will change the end sequence that you get to see (the higher your score, the better the ending).
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 03:58:16
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I don't have a sheet or fuel source.  HELP 

I cant seem to do anything in the village with those huts.
I cant seem to do anything in the graveyard or with the lava place

Am I suppose to be able to????  I have put the game aside because I am getting no further. 
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: miryoku_81 on Mon 12/09/2005 04:34:43
Rosie,

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Have you already been captured by the cannibals?  If you've gotten, past that part there isn't anything more to do in the village (but there is a treasure in the village that you can get.

In the graveyard: make sure that you look at all of the graves AND talk to the android about all of them.  There is something buried in one of the graves that will help you make the hot air balloon.  You can't dig directly on the grave without getting killed.  You will need protection for your head and something thorny to mark the grave with so you know which one to dig.  Talk to the artist for more clues about how to dig in the right grave.

The lava pool: is for use later.  You can capture the hot air in what you dig up from the grave to make the balloon.

Fuel source: You need to beat the store owner at insult winetasting.  You will need a game manual in order to do this.  Try digging on the red X if you haven't already done so.

All of these clues should help you complete the game  :)
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 17:32:38
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got book and played game and won. Got botte for fuel.  Captured in village,died.  Can't find anything in village though.  Have not been able to do anything in cemetary, I guess I have to use what I find in village????  I cant get that hat in the village if that is what I am suppose to put on in cemetary.  I don't know.  I am so blank on what to do next. 
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: on Mon 12/09/2005 22:00:00
Rose,
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Get captured again in the village,  then while you are in the pot,  add one of your inventory items to the broth...........after you get returned to the villiage, examine the skull again.      After this, you will have an item you can give Monique in exchange for the bucket.    Talk to Monique, he will give you hints about things to try in the cemetary. 
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 22:14:36
Thanks will do
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well that didnt work.... I have

wine, eggplant,flamingo,rose, knife, camera. whistle, seaweed,rugy leech, picture, shovel, lantern, magnatized rod, compass, engine and manual.... And I guess I need something else because none of these went into the pot/

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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: on Mon 12/09/2005 22:48:53
Rosie,
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Yep, you need the mushroom...... I think that was in the "question box"  at the "ruins" scene (where the crown is showing in the stone) 
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 22:55:23
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I get so excited when I come in here and see that someone has answered my question, Thank You

I hope now I can get that mushroom without too much trouble. I remember putting the hand icon on it and getting nothing.
Here goes
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: marlamoe on Mon 12/09/2005 23:10:30
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Okay, I give up, how do you get the mushroom out of the question box?
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Quote from: cittymom on Mon 12/09/2005 22:48:53
Rosie,
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Yep, you need the mushroom...... I think that was in the "question box"Ã,  at the "ruins" scene (where the crown is showing in the stone)Ã, 
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Mon 12/09/2005 23:16:21
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I just did that I stood by the rock with the crown on it.  DID you push the rock that I just mentioned yet>>????? It goes near the question box.  Anyway, then I just used the hand icon on it and the mushroom popped out.


Citimom.,..... I am stuck again, I thought it would be so easy, I went to the cemetary and stuck the pail over my head and went to each grave, but nothing happened.  What am I doing wrong now???
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: on Mon 12/09/2005 23:29:01
Rosie,
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One of grave's descriptions mentions " he took something to the grave with him"........     put the rose on that stone.... then put the bucket on and dig where you put the rose 
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: marlamoe on Tue 13/09/2005 00:11:24
Is the compass used for anything?
Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Tue 13/09/2005 00:30:02
citimom
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I did put the bucket on my head after placing the rose on the grave, but when everything went black, I didnt realize that I could go into inventory and get the shovel.  I finished the game, but with only 4 treasures and 8 points on the bottom. So I think I left out lots of stuff.  Thanks for all your help. I was so fustrated trying to figure out so many things.

Thanks again
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: miryoku_81 on Tue 13/09/2005 02:52:07
Congrats, Rosie on finishing the game.

Has anyone found all 7 treasures?  The most I've found is 6.
Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Tue 13/09/2005 03:05:56
What are the 6 treasures you have found????  I only found 4
Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: sunshinegold on Tue 13/09/2005 03:57:26
Quote from: miryoku_81 on Tue 13/09/2005 02:52:07
Congrats, Rosie on finishing the game.

Has anyone found all 7 treasures?Ã,  The most I've found is 6.

I know that there are 7 but I only found 6.  I read the walkthru but could not find the 1st one
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which is the Jeweled Flamingo which should be located at the Temple entrance
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: sunshinegold on Tue 13/09/2005 04:00:11
Quote from: marlamoe on Tue 13/09/2005 00:11:24
Is the compass used for anything?

Not that I remember and I finished the game :-\
Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Rosie on Tue 13/09/2005 20:01:35
Sunshine>
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what treasures did you find>>>????  I found, eggplant, flamingo, ruby leech and gold butterknife.  I know there are 3 more.....
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: on Tue 13/09/2005 20:32:01
Rosie,
I finished with 6 of the treasures and 13 grim deaths....... I think I know now how I lost the 7th treasure:
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  I think the Gold Coin was one of the treasures, and I should have avoided losing it in the coin slot......maybe that is what the seaweed was for.    I intend to replay and see what happens.
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: Joyce on Tue 13/09/2005 22:42:56
Rosie

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there are 7 treasures
you are missing gold coin, medallion, diamond. crystal goblet
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: miryoku_81 on Wed 14/09/2005 01:55:49
For those who are interested - complete lists of the 13 ways to die and the 7 treasures and where to find them.Ã,  I highly recommend trying to discover them all by yourself by replaying the game again as it is more fun that way.Ã,  But for those who are really stuck - here they are:

13 Ways to Die:
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(1) light match; (2) go into mine without lantern; (3) eat the pills; (4) run into the lava; (5) die in the cannibal's pot (before adding the mushroom to the pot); (6) get eaten by the man-eating tree; (7) enter the spider cave before using the beer; (8 ) get eaten by crocodiles; (9) take the crown; (10) eat the mushroom; (11) get bitten by the butterfly (catch it before using the spider web); (12) drown in the quicksand; (13) dig in the cemetary without protection
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7 treasures - the emerald eggplant that you start off with doesn't count as a treasure:
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(1) jewelled flamingo: in mouth of statue at start screen; (2) ruby medallion: in hot coals (use the metal rod); (3) gold coin: in garbage can outside trading post (tie the seaweed to the coin before using the dispenser so you can keep the coin); (4) ruby leech: in the rose's petals; (5) crystal goblet: in skull (after spiking the cannibal's pot); (6) Farr diamond: dig in area next to quicksand; (7) golden butterknife: from dispenser (remember to use the seaweed with the coin)
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: TheCheese33 on Fri 07/10/2005 22:02:08
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How do you get past the quicksand?
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: cittymom on Fri 07/10/2005 22:09:29
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  I believe what you need was in the trashcan near the trading post .... read description 
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: misterskipperdoo on Fri 07/10/2005 22:29:11
One little thing that should be mentioned, just to clear things up about the compass...

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Oswald won't start flying away for home until he has the compass. Hence, the game is unwinable without it.
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There may or may not have been some confusion on this point. Hope this helps!
Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: TheCheese33 on Fri 07/10/2005 22:39:17
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How do I get past the quicksand?
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I don't know why you had to put the compass comment in the spoiler text. I don't think that fact would spoil the game at all!
Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: misterskipperdoo on Fri 07/10/2005 23:00:14

Sorry if the spoiler text on the compass bothers you  :-\. I'm afraid this next part is something I have to hide:

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Take the pills out of the garbage can near the trade outpost and put them in the quicksand. If you're unclear on this solution, show Dinh inside the outpost the pills and he'll talk about them.
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: TheCheese33 on Fri 07/10/2005 23:30:52
Thanks for the tip, and by the way, you should make a sequel, or a game just like this one. It was hilarious what you did with Novice (I actually clicked a couple of times to see if I had done something wrong!).

EDIT: The comment didn't bother me, I was just saying. Also I need some more help;
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How do you make the balloon with the parachute? I've gotten all items, all treasures, and all deaths, but I need to know how to make a balloon so I can finish the game.
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: misterskipperdoo on Fri 07/10/2005 23:45:10
Im thinking of throwing a few new story ideas on the critics lounge to get everybody's thoughts on what I wanna do next. I want to do something with some different characters though.
Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: TheCheese33 on Fri 07/10/2005 23:46:14
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How do I make hot air balloon with paracute in lava pit?
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: misterskipperdoo on Sat 08/10/2005 03:28:27
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click the undeployed parachute on the lava.
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Title: Re: Return to Civilization
Post by: TheCheese33 on Sat 08/10/2005 13:25:50
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That's what I did, but now I'm up in the air, and don't what to do next. I tried everything up there, and haven't a clue what to do.
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