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Title: the visitor
Post by: Tina on Wed 02/11/2011 10:46:28
Trying to get into the escape pod, i have used the pole and hand but still says cant get enough leverage help!!  very good looking game
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Wed 02/11/2011 10:55:35
Hello Tina,

You need to get some leverage
Hint 1
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a straight pipe will not help you
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Hint 2
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You need to heat the pipe
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Hint 3
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You need to bend the pipe
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Hint 4
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Use the hot pipe on the disposal units moving doors
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Tina on Thu 03/11/2011 08:49:23
I cant move on anything now, have to unblock the tub, i know where the key is but cant get it, and no doorknob on the door, can you give me a little shove please thanks
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: on Thu 03/11/2011 09:04:02
A gentle hint

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found the loft door? you'll need to get that sucker open
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Shadow1000 on Fri 04/11/2011 01:42:07
Quote from: NickyNyce on Wed 02/11/2011 10:55:35

Hint 2
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You need to heat the pipe
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And how do you
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heat the pipe
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?

Shadow

Ok, never mind, I figured it out...this game is great...lol
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Tina on Fri 04/11/2011 10:06:28
Em how do you heat the pipe?  Ive picked up all i can pick up, i know what ive got to do but nothing in my inventory helps?  great game but im soo stuck help please thanks
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Fri 04/11/2011 10:56:26
Hey Tina,

can you tell me what you did already and what inventory items you have.

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You only need to heat the pipe on the saucer, not in the house
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Aussiebloke81 on Fri 04/11/2011 12:59:31
G'day.

I'm a bit ahead of you guys and am in need of hints of where I'm at in the game as I am totally stuck. Where I'm currently at is trying to get the key out of Jimmy's fish tank, get that fuse from behind Jimmy's cat on the docks, find a battery for the lantern, find a way to connect the cut mains wire to the garage etc... The items I currently have are:
Plunger
Carrot
Coat Hanger
Screwdriver
Apple

Any hints would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: sthomannch on Fri 04/11/2011 13:24:40
Aussie
About the fish tank
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you need the worm from the Tequilla bottle, so you have to catch a worm to replace the one in the liquor bottle
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The cat
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Find the can with cat food and feed it
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Shadow1000 on Fri 04/11/2011 14:23:26
Quote from: Tina on Fri 04/11/2011 10:06:28
Em how do you heat the pipe?  Ive picked up all i can pick up, i know what ive got to do but nothing in my inventory helps?  great game butI'm soo stuck help please thanks

Tina:

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heat the pipe by getting a human hand from the freezer to hold it in the fire.
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It took me a long time to figure that out!

SHADOW
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Fri 04/11/2011 15:54:59
Just wanted to let some of you know...

If you don't kill the human right away on the saucer, and you...

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Bend the pipe first, then hit the red button....the human will melt instead of explode
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There's also an extra little bit of the saucer that falls apart....

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If you bend the pipe and then leave the room, the screen will shake and there will be another explosion. If you go back in the laser room, a bit more of the room has fallen apart
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: miguel on Fri 04/11/2011 19:02:32
Great game so far, clever puzzles and the story unfolds with every puzzle you solve.
I've been playing all afternoon and been doing well but now I'm really stuck!

How do I open the feline holder of nutricious stuff? I cursed a lot trying to use the hook to do it, so that you know!
Thanks in advance and thank you for this game, it's all a AGS game should be, in my opinion.
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Fri 04/11/2011 19:22:02
Hello Miguel,

Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate that. You just made it all worth while...seriously

Hint 1

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You already used this *object* once before to do something else
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Hint 2

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try to squeeze it open
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Hint 3

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Use the vise in the treehouse
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***Have fun....oh and don't forget to prank your brother before you do this!****

You will get a little pay back on him (extra cutscene) before the end of the game if you do...

Hint 1

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Use the cactus needles to get some payback!
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Hint 2

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Use the cactus needles on the vaseline jar in his room
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*Your at the half way point*
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: miguel on Fri 04/11/2011 19:46:31
Got it Nicky!

I did the prank before getting stuck, that's nasty stuff to do to your brother btw!
Hopefully I won't need to return here to finish the game.

Congrats again on the game, you should be proud.
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Fri 04/11/2011 19:52:56
Quote from: miguel on Fri 04/11/2011 19:46:31
I did the prank before getting stuck, that's nasty stuff to do to your brother btw!

lol ... yes it is, but he certainly deserves it  ;D
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Aussiebloke81 on Fri 04/11/2011 22:39:40
Quote from: sthomannch on Fri 04/11/2011 13:24:40
Aussie
About the fish tank
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you need the worm from the Tequilla bottle, so you have to catch a worm to replace the one in the liquor bottle
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The cat
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Find the can with cat food and feed it
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Thank you. Found the worm and done what was needed to be done, now have the key. Now where to find the can of cat food???
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Fri 04/11/2011 23:17:02
Hello Aussiebloke81,

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Did you unclock the tub
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Did you use the wrench ?
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Did you fix the wire ?
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after doing these things you will find what your looking for  ;)
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Aussiebloke81 on Fri 04/11/2011 23:32:16
All good now, found out how to fix the wire and have got the cat food, fed the cat, did all that you mentioned. Now am up the part being the alien again.
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Shadow1000 on Sun 06/11/2011 06:04:55
I'm having fun in this game although progress is pretty slow.

Here's where I'm currently stuck:

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1) How do you get the key out of the tank?

2) Where do you find the cat food?

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Any hints would be appreciated

Thanks

SHADOW
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Sun 06/11/2011 11:50:56
Hey Shadow1000,

Hint 1

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The Tequila bottle in the dining room should help
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Hint 2

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There is a little critter next to the garage that you need to catch
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Hint 3

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Use the apple on the worm next to the garage
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Hint 4

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Switch the worm with the Tequila bottle worm and use it on the fish tank
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As for your last question, that comes a little later

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In order to get the cat food, you will need to get the key in the fish tank first
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Your almost halfway .... it gets easier
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: sthomannch on Sun 06/11/2011 11:52:29
Food
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The can is in the garage. You can only go there after the alien cut off the electricity...
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Tank
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You mean, the one with the piranha? See also Aussies blog. Catch the worm and replace it with the one in the Tequilla bottle. Now you can make the fish drunk.
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Outside garage
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The worm hides if you come too close. So you need something to lure it out of the hole.

Use the apple on the worm, then use a tool on the apple
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Shadow1000 on Sun 06/11/2011 14:39:08
Thanks, Nicky and sthomannch

I didn't notice the
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worm near the garage
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at all

I was able to continue and now I'm

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playing alien again
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SHADOW
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: lucydark on Tue 08/11/2011 04:55:18
Hi - Love this game:) I know I must be overlooking something simple - where can I find this *apple*?
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Tue 08/11/2011 12:28:10
Hello lucydark,

Glad your enjoying it. You can find the apple ...

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In Jimmy's room, next to the bed
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: miguel on Tue 08/11/2011 21:00:14
Hi Nicky,
looks like I did need to come back here!

How do I get rid of the stuff on top of the location where the pod crashed?
I allready used the spray on it!

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Tue 08/11/2011 21:02:04
I'm assuming your the Alien, and the laser is on.

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Use the hairspray on the cob web, now use the lens from the telescope
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: miguel on Tue 08/11/2011 21:10:24
How could I have missed that!
I'm sure I tried it along with all the hundreds of clicking everywhere and swaping inventory items!

Thanks man.
I hope Danny's brother gets kicked in the ass at the end!

EDIT:

Okay, I've finished the game and must say that I had a good time playing it!
I'll head down to the voting page and maybe leave a comment. Good job, Nicky.
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: donmartin on Tue 08/11/2011 21:28:12
Quote from: miguel on Tue 08/11/2011 21:10:24

.......I hope Danny's brother gets kicked in the ass at the end!


Well, not exactly in the ass.
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: miguel on Tue 08/11/2011 21:52:45
Hhehehe! But still a good ending!
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: lucydark on Wed 09/11/2011 02:47:39

DOH...I am stuck again *surprise surprise*

As Alien for 2nd time. I see many possible events to accomplish but I am having trouble making any progress. I have these items:
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hanger, frozen leg of lamb, phone wire, hairspray
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Shadow1000 on Wed 09/11/2011 05:09:56
Quote from: lucydark on Wed 09/11/2011 02:47:39

DOH...I am stuck again *surprise surprise*

As Alien for 2nd time. I see many possible events to accomplish but I am having trouble making any progress. I have these items:
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hanger, frozen leg of lamb, phone wire, hairspray
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Lucy:

Try
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getting past the dog in front of the treehouse
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Hint:
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you'll need a bone
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That's enough for now. Ask again if you're stuck.

SHADOW
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Wed 09/11/2011 11:44:49
Hello lucydark,

In case your still stuck

Hint 1

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Try using the frozen leg of lamb on the blender
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Hint 2

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Use the bone on the basement window
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Eli on Wed 09/11/2011 18:41:52
Hi, I am playing alien again, enjoying very much this really nice game, but I am stuck.

I have hanger, hairspray, lens, crab claw, fisch line, key, pliers, rocket, charger and cables and I don´t know what to do now.

Please any hint?

Thanks a lot.



I CANNOT DO SPOILERS... SORRY
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Wed 09/11/2011 20:20:09
Hello Eli,

Glad your enjoying it  :D

Hint 1

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you need the battery from the attic
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Hint 2

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send the battery to the treehouse with the pulley in the attic window
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Hint 3

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use either the battery, cable or hanger on the CB radio...as long as you have them all
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Eli on Wed 09/11/2011 22:28:11
You are very kind... Congratulations for the game... is very good and nice

Now I am stuck in the closet... nothing works...
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Wed 09/11/2011 23:05:34
Hint 1

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You need to get the nail out of the wall
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Hint 2

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You need to use the rocket somehow
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Hint 3

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Tie the rope to the rocket, use the rocket on the nail
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Thanks for playing the Visitor....glad you enjoyed it
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Eli on Wed 09/11/2011 23:49:51
The visitor is a genous game!

Thanks you, I enjoyed it a lot!!!
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: jippison on Thu 10/11/2011 19:39:13
Quote from: NickyNyce on Wed 09/11/2011 20:20:09
Hello Eli,

Glad your enjoying it  :D

Hint 1

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you need the battery from the attic
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Hint 2

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send the battery to the treehouse with the pulley in the attic window
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Hint 3

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use either the battery, cable or hanger on the CB radio...as long as you have them all
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i can not get the cables, i have not seen a nail anywhere. totally stuck. i have touched everything and still nothing.
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Thu 10/11/2011 21:16:56
jippison

Hint 1

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You need the pliers to get the cables
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Hint 2

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Get the pliers from Jimmy's room and use them on the car hood
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The nail comes later in the game
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: jippison on Thu 10/11/2011 22:36:33
Quote from: NickyNyce on Thu 10/11/2011 21:16:56
jippison

Hint 1

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You need the pliers to get the cables
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Hint 2

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Get the pliers from Jimmy's room and use them on the car hood
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thanks for the hints, but i can't even get into jimmys room

The nail comes later in the game
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: Aussiebloke81 on Thu 10/11/2011 23:56:41
Hey all, just finished the game, love it! ;D
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Fri 11/11/2011 00:24:00
@Aussiebloke81...Thank you, I'm glad you had fun with it.


@jippison....

Here's how you get the key

Hint 1

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You need to use the hook on the phone cord, to make a fishing line
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Hint 2

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You need to use the phone cord with hook(fishing line) to get the key in the bathroom, that will open Jimmy's door
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Hint 3

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now you get the pliers from Jimmy's room and use them on the car hood to get the cables
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and just in case you don't have the ....

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You can get the hook by using the meat on the crab trap
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*if anyone would like a walkthrough/ I'll be glad to give it to them to make life a bit easier*
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: CoolGuy on Sat 12/11/2011 05:37:58

As the alien (2nd time), I have the...

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hairspray, meat from the bone, hanger, lens, and cable from telephone. I have moved the battery to the treehouse. Since I have a power source, cable, and antenna (hanger), how come I still can't use the radio?
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What's next? Thanks.

Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: sthomannch on Sat 12/11/2011 10:36:11
CoolGuy, go to the jetty
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use the rope and put the meat in the cage
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and you *are* missing an item
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you need the starter cable
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Sat 12/11/2011 14:29:11
hey CoolGuy,

it appears your still missing another item

Hint 1

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There's something you missed in Jimmy's room
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Hint 2

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Pick up the pliers on the floor in Jimmy's room
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Hint 3

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You need to use the pliers to get the jumper cables from the car
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Your almost done!!!     Save Agent Moss!!!
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: CoolGuy on Sat 12/11/2011 17:42:12
Quote from: NickyNyce on Sat 12/11/2011 14:29:11
hey CoolGuy,

it appears your still missing another item


But how do I
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get in Jimmy's room (2nd time)
[close]

?
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Sat 12/11/2011 18:10:22
When your the alien for the 2nd time...

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use the old meat on the crab trap to get the fish hook...Now use the fish hook on the phone cord to get *fishing line* .....you can now go to the bathroom and get the key  ;)
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: CoolGuy on Sat 12/11/2011 18:17:54
Quote from: NickyNyce on Sat 12/11/2011 18:10:22
When your the alien for the 2nd time...

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use the old meat on the crab trap to get the fish hook...Now use the fish hook on the phone cord to get *fishing line* .....you can now go to the bathroom and get the key  ;)
[close]

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Crab trap..?
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Sorry, you have to realize I'm reading as little as possible in order to spoil as little of the game as possible.
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Sat 12/11/2011 18:20:30
O.K. I see what your missing...here's what you do

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go to the boat dock....you will see a rope
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Just so you know Coolguy...

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What you are calling a cable...I am calling a phone cord, I don't want you to get confused. The cable is hooked up to the car in the front of the house....here in New York, we call it a jumper cable
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: CoolGuy on Sat 12/11/2011 18:46:15
Quote from: NickyNyce on Sat 12/11/2011 18:20:30
O.K. I see what your missing...here's what you do

Can't believe I missed that. Thanks; back on the right track.

Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: TassieDevil on Sat 12/11/2011 21:19:28
Quote from: NickyNyce on Sat 12/11/2011 14:29:11
hey CoolGuy,

it appears your still missing another item


Hint 2

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Pick up the pliers on the floor in Jimmy's room
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Am I blind? I can't see any pliers in that room. Lots of bottles, chair, dresser, cupboard and taser stuff?
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Sat 12/11/2011 22:28:39
hey TassieDevil,

If your using the human right now, no need to worry...

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you get the pliers later when your the alien
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: TassieDevil on Fri 18/11/2011 01:21:47
Quote from: NickyNyce on Sat 12/11/2011 22:28:39
hey TassieDevil,

If your using the human right now, no need to worry...

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you get the pliers later when your the alien
[close]

I believe I have to repair the garage door. I used the worm, got ring and some other stuff.
What next?
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Fri 18/11/2011 11:44:28
Hey TassieDevil,

Sorry so late, your just about to become the alien again

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use the ring on the cut wire in the backyard, that will get you in the garage ;)
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If you still can't get rid of the cat...

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Use the closed can of cat food on the vise in the treehouse ;)
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Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: TassieDevil on Fri 18/11/2011 17:30:39
Quote from: NickyNyce on Fri 18/11/2011 11:44:28
Hey TassieDevil,

Sorry so late, your just about to become the alien again

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use the ring on the cut wire in the backyard, that will get you in the garage ;)
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Thanks, great game! I am going to vote now, top rating from me.
One bug - I couldn't turn off sound and music; found the controls but they had no effect.

Cheers!
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Fri 18/11/2011 19:48:09
Hey TassieDevil,

Thanks for the heads up on the music and volume sliders, I neglected to see if these things were working. I assumed they did, that's what I get for assuming. I'm really glad you like the game, I have a grin from ear to ear. And thanks for the rating too.

I also hope you pranked Danny's brother Jimmy along the way, you will get an extra cutscene at the end  ;)

NickyNyce
Title: Re: the visitor
Post by: NickyNyce on Mon 28/11/2011 15:00:18
I have decided to make a walkthrough for The Visitor to make it easier for everyone to finish the game.

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Take *glow stick* from cabinet under the computer desk
Leave room/ Read note/ Become the Alien
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Play as the Alien

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Blow the human up for disgusting enjoyment
Go to the laser room and take the *tape* from the small cabinet on the wall
Go to the escape pod room and use the tape on the garbage disposal handle
Go to the laser room and take the *pipe* from the air vent
Go to the escape pod room and take the *frozen hand* from the freezer
Use the pipe on the frozen hand/ get *frozen hand with pipe*
Use the frozen hand with pipe on the fire/ get *hot pipe*
Use hot pipe on garbage disposal doors/ get *bent pipe*
Use bent pipe on crank mechanism/ escape saucer
If you wait to kill the human once you acquired the bent pipe, he will melt instead of blow up.
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Play as the human

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Take the *plunger* from under the sink in the bathroom
Go downstairs and see the news report/ hear loud explosion
Go to the foyer (entrance room) to the left/ see the basement key in the air vent
Go to the reading room with fish tank and take the *cactus needles* from the cactus
Go to the right and use the plunger on the attic door/ Go up in the attic
Walk to the right and look in the telescope/ see your girlfriend naked by the window
Open the crawl space door and use the glow stick in it/ Take the *doorknob*
Go to the kitchen and use the doorknob on the pantry door/ go in pantry
Turn on the central air system/ Take the *draino* on the bottom shelf
Go to the bathroom and use the draino on the tub/ lose your Granfather's ring
Go to the entrance room and notice the key is missing from the vent/ check the shoe rack/ Take the *basement key*/ Go to the dining room
Use the basement key on the basement door/ Go in the basement
Take the *bent screwdriver*
Use the bent screwdriver on the vise in the treehouse/ Get the *screwdriver*
Go to the attic/ Use the screwdriver on the Vent/ Go to Jimmy's room
Take the *apple*/ check the doors under the pirahna tank for a flashback
Use the cactus needles on Jimmy's vaseline jar to prank him
Go to the side of the garage and use the apple on the worm/ get *apple with worm*
Use the screwdriver on apple with worm/ get *worm*
Use the worm with the tequila bottle in the dining room/ get the *tequila worm*
Use the tequila worm on the pirahna/ take the *tool box key*
Use the tool box key on the tool box in the reading room/ get the *wrench*
Go outside to the front of the house and speak to Mrs. Williams
Go to the pantry and turn the valve on the pipe to the up position/ hear water sound
Go to the basement and use the wrench on the pipe trap/ Get the *ring*
use the ring on the cut wire in the backyard/ go to the garage
Go in the garage and take the *cat food*
Use the cat food on the vise in the treehouse/ get *open cat food*
Use the open cat food on the cat at the boat dock/ Take the *fuse*
Use the fuse on the fuse box in the pantry
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Become the Alien again

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Chase the cat from the boat dock
Go to the treehouse and see the dog
Take the *frozen leg of lamb* from the garbage pail
Go to the dining room and take the *clothes hanger* from the hutch
Go to the living room and take the *phone cord* from the phone
Go to the bathroom/ take *hairspray* from under the sink
Go to the attic and see the spider blocking your way
Use the frozen leg of lamb on the blender/ get the *old meat* and *bone*
Go to the boat dock and pull the crab trap out of the water
Use the old meat on the crab trap/ get *fish hook* and *crab claw*
Go to the treehouse and use the bone on the basement window to get rid of the dog
Go in the treehouse/ send the cat in the basket to the attic
Go to the bathroom and use the fish hook on the phone cord/ Get *fish line*
Use the fish line on the pants/ get the *key to Jimmy's room*
Go to Jimmy's room and take the *pliers* from the floor
Open the doors under the pirahna tank/ get *charger* and *rocket*
Go to the attic and take the *battery*/ use the battery on the pulley system
Take the *lens* from the telescope
Go to the front of the house and use the pliers on the car hood/ get *jumper cables*
Go to the treehouse and take the *battery* from the basket
Use the battery, hanger or jumper cables on the CB radio/ darn..The battery is dead
Take the *bowling ball* and use it on the treehouse ladder
Go down the ladder and take the *Taser* from the knocked out human
Go to the living room and use the charger on the outlet/ get *charged taser*
Use the charged taser on the CB radio/ contact the mother ship
Go to the garage/ use the hairspray on the spider web/ now use the lens on the web
Leave the garage/ Your now locked in the closet
Use the crab claw on the ropes/ get *rope*
Open the desk/ get *menu*/*matches*/*bottle cap*
Use the rope on the rocket/ get *rocket with rope*
Use the rocket with rope on the nail/ get *nail*
Use the menu under the door/ Use the nail on the keyhole
Pick up the menu/ Get the *closet key*
Use the closet key on the door
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The End

Hope you enjoyed it .....  Part 2 ..... coming soon

NickyNyce