MAGS May “Phone” (CLOSED)

[sthomannch]

Hi Repi!
The shape shifting is not a show-stopper, just say it is an Easteregg. I wanted to download the new version but need to log in?
Anyway, nice graphics, looking forward to continue playing with the new version

[Repi]

Hi Repi!
The shape shifting is not a show-stopper, just say it is an Easteregg. I wanted to download the new version but need to log in?
Anyway, nice graphics, looking forward to continue playing with the new version

Thanks, @sthomannch! I struggled with the art, so I appreciate the compliment.

This is starting look very unprofessional, but I forgot to change the link accessible to all. But it is now.

I look forward to see, what you think, when you get the end. It's a short game, don't worry

[sthomannch]

Finished it! It was a bit tricky because some actions seem to block progress, but I am not sure what. Anyway, after restarting and going straight through the story, I could complete the game. I enjoyed it. Nice graphics, short but consistent game play, definitely worth playing!

[cat]

I'm stuck

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I entered the code in the machine, moved the knob from one hole to another (for whatever reason) turned the wheel and switched the switch but nothing happens.
It took me quite some time to realize that there are more hotspots than the ones with mouse-over text, so I'm not sure if I missed a hotspot or something.

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Fun "special effect" on the walking view

[sthomannch]

I had the same problem. If the following hints do not help you may want to start from the beginning.

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Try to turn the knob after entering the code, turning the wheel and throwing the switch. You should see a few sparks on the globe on top of the machine. If not then I fear you are stuck and have to restart.

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The reaction on some hot spots changes depending on your actions

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Right-click on the book shelf. You should see some dialog options that you can exhaust

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After getting wiser

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Look through the telescope and find a new hot spot in the night sky

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[cat]

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I was able to activate the machine and get the dialog options but I don't see a new hotspot in the sky.

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[Repi]

Finished it! It was a bit tricky because some actions seem to block progress, but I am not sure what. Anyway, after restarting and going straight through the story, I could complete the game. I enjoyed it. Nice graphics, short but consistent game play, definitely worth playing!

I'm sure I forgot to explore every option, so there definitely could be some dead ends. I have probably 1-2 MAGS games in me, and after that I will polish these titles further and enter them into the database. You can get extremely blind to your own work, so I thank you for taking the time to play and give feedback!

@cat

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Hmm... this is strange. If you managed to get the Teleforce up and running, there definitely should be a hotspot in the sky after that. I had several puzzle ideas, but I didn't manage to do any of them, so I tried to make this hotspot a simple thing. The cursor should change into a big red X on the hotspot. Of course there could be some weird bug that went under my radar. I try to look into it!

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[cat]

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The lamp on top of the machine blinked once and I read all dialog options of the bookshelf. In which area of the sky is the hotspot supposed to be?

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[Repi]

Ah, now I see I misunderstood you @cat. I re-read the earlier responses from you and @sthomannch, and I need to clarify the process.

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The bookshelf is just a world-building tool, only to clarify the story. You don't need it to solve the puzzles.

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This is the whole puzzle sequence (If someone else is also interested):

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Pick up the tools from the Drawer->
Open Floorboard with the Hammer, get Notes of Abraham Bell->
Right Click/Look at the Notes in the inventory 3 times and get the code 369->
Enter the Code to the Tesla Machine ->
Use Pliers to the Right Knob, get the Knob and place it on Left Empty Slot->
Turn the Left Knob, pull the Wheel to set up the Teleforce and then pull the Switch to activate it->
After some dialogue you can search the sky->
Rest should come together by itself

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[cat]

Ok, I finally managed to finish the game

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I have to say, it is REALLY buggy. It's like the Apollo 13 startup sequence. You have to do things in the absolutely correct order or it won't work. Even after starting the machine and looking through the telescope, when clicking the red X nothing happened. Only after leaving the telescope and looking through it again, I saw the creature.
Most hotspots are missing a label.
Also there is the bug with the broken walking view (blue cup) and a telephone appears for every interaction.

I had no clue what was going on in the game. It was lacking a proper introduction (only read here in this thread afterwards that the PC's dad has died and you take care of what is left)
I also didn't understand the end.

The graphics are very good, I like the style, the color change in the end adds to the atmosphere. I hope you will have some time to work more on the game, because it seems to be very interesting.

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