Warthogs

[Marion]

I wasn't able to pass the exams. I restarted the day three times and I can't see how to succeed.
Please help !

[a1s]

same here. except I know where to get a firecracker and a sock (no clue as to why I would need them though...)

[Iv4n]

.oot smaxe eht htiw kcuts m'I tub, emag ynnuf yrev heaY

^Well that was not the solution.

[Jon]

I've found something

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up by the owls there is a cheat paper for the rune exams which appears during the potions test. so not very helpful....

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also what is the difference between going back in time, and going back in time at midday?
I know that one is restart as i lost my items

[Fizzii]

If you go back in time in midday, you can see all the characters move backwards for a short amount of time. Repeat the spell to get them to get them to travel as far back as you want.

Though, I'm not sure if you can keep your inventory items; at least, I always lose the cheatsheet when I go back. 

[Radiant]

If you go back in time beyond the point where you picked up the item, you lose the item since it cannot be in two places simultaneously (which would cause a paradox and blow up the universe and so forth).

However, you do keep all your knowledge. Specifically, that includes spells. So you should start with collecting several useful spells (which requires a puzzle or two). Your second step would be analysing the day to see where you need to be at which time; the characters move around a lot but the day isn't all that complex. The third and final step is rewinding the day entirely (reversultrar!) and following the schedule you just made for yourself.

Needless to say you need a different method for each of the exams.

[Marion]

Thank you very much for those tips
I will try again !

[Marion]

I definitely need some help.
The day goes too fast. I can't try anything.
I'm lost.

[Da_Elf]

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im not entirely sure what you mean about the knowledge doesnt go away. seeing as how i got the cheatsheet but could never use it. either in exam 2 or 3 and when i take tame back to exam 1 the sheet is gone since it appears right after exam 1 when alloy blocks the steps

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[Radiant]

The sheet is not knowledge, it's an item. Come on, you're too lazy to memorize all of that.

Spells are knowledge. You'll need spells first.

You'll need most of the following:

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Alohomora
Colloportus
Legilimens
Obliviate
Riahytniop
Tremorichter
Vanitatia

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This is where to find them:

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Calliope has one.
There are two in the library.
Two in the alchemy lab.
One in the main hallway.
One in your dorm.

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[Da_Elf]

well its great so far. ive got all but 1 spell and ive passed 2 exams

[sturzstrom]

Excellent--and addicting--game, but I'm incurably stuck when it comes to passing the runes exam. I think I have all the spells, but I can't find a way to use the cheat sheet. Any tips?

[Da_Elf]

Excellent--and addicting--game, but I'm incurably stuck when it comes to passing the runes exam. I think I have all the spells, but I can't find a way to use the cheat sheet. Any tips?

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use the spell that turns words around on the exam timetable in the library in the morning before mumbles gets a look at it. this will put runes as second exam

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now if you can help me. i need to be able to get the Vanitatia spell. i think its in the library but i cant find it.

[Radiant]

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Yes, it's in the library.

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If you hang around after the second exam, Calliope will point you in the right direction.

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Other than that, it's a pixel hunt, sorry.

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Thankfully, you don't particularly need this spell anyway.

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[Nikodemus]

I don't know how to pass the potions exam. I got all spells except one. Any advice?

[athirwen1]

I'm really stuck the only spells I have are alohomora and obliviate.

Help?

[Fizzii]

I'm really stuck Sad the only spells I have are alohomora and obliviate.

Try using alohomora to open stuff. I've found no use for obliviate as yet.

I don't know how to pass the potions exam. I got all spells except one. Any advice?

I'm not sure how to pass the potions exam either. I believe you have to get Drape distracted, and do something while he is distracted. But spells don't seem useful when Drape is around as he always says 'nullicifus'.

[Da_Elf]

ive forund the same about the potions. It has to be something when he is distracted but i dont know. im wondering if the firework has something to do with it since im not sure if its just a random thing in the game. or the couldron.

[athirwen1]

I tried the firecracker with potions but I just keep getting it taken away from me.

Anyone cracked it yet?

[Radiant]

You're on the right track.

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Indeed, using the firecracker to create a disturbance is a good idea.

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But Drape won't let you do that, of course.

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You can't cast spells with Drape around, so you can't use a spell to distract him.

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Maybe someone can help you?

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Ask Rob.

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But, Darco will snitch you out. Nasty, no?

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Perhaps there is some way of keeping him out of there?

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[AAA]

I'm still trying to figure out how I can get rid of Draco...er...I mean Darco before I use the firecracker on the jar. I tried to use the cauldron on him, and also tried talking to him, but with no result. Any hints?

[Vince Twelve]

I haven't figured out yet how to get a spell from the main hall or the second one in the potions room (I got the one that makes me forget things, but I haven't figured out what use, if any, it has).

[Fizzii]

AAA-

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Watch where Darco goes just before the exam starts

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Vince-

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Check out the paintings

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Oblivion has no use.

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The second spell in the lab requires another spell in order for Larry to obtain it.

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[Da_Elf]

ah. just finished. it was the draco thing that kept getting me but no matter how many times i used that spall in that way he would still be in the exam. but i finally found a new place to use that spell. hehehe

[Busrid]

I've rearranged the timetable. But, then Darco gets in my way to the owl place. By the time I get the cheat sheet the second exam's already started. Can anyone tell me how to get round this?

[lilac_888]

Can somebody tell me how to get the firecracker? When i try to get it after Rob drops it, i miss the first exam and after the first exam i can't get it because Larry says he's paralysed and then it disappears.
Is there a trick or is it that i'm just not being quick enough?

[Fizzii]

Busrid -

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there is another way to the tower. You'll need a spell that Calliope gave you

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lilac -

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You need to get the cracker before the first exam. There is another entrance to the library

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[lilac_888]

Thanks Fizzii! I've finally finished the game.
Actually, i used another way to get the cheat sheet:

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when the 2nd exam started i remained outside, went up the tower's stairs and used the "travel back in time" spell untill the point the 1st exam was over.I grabed the cheat sheet and waited for the bell!!

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[Gerald]

ah. just finished. it was the draco thing that kept getting me but no matter how many times i used that spall in that way he would still be in the exam. but i finally found a new place to use that spell. hehehe

How? I'm stuck at that point??g

[Busrid]

Is there a way the legilimens spell can be used on Drape? I tried it on everybody else (including Cuppit and the Monkey) and found nothing.

[Radiant]

How? I'm stuck at that point??g

Watch where he goes and where he enters.

Is there a way the legilimens spell can be used on Drape?

Not really, since you can't cast spells with him around. There is a use for the spell, but it's not Drape.

[AAA]

Is there a way to get into the kitchen, by any chance?

[Da_Elf]

hungry? hehe. no there isnt any way to get into any of the other rooms (that i know of) and i dont think there is a need to

[Gerald]

I followed Darco to the bathroom, but can't keep him there...which spell should i use? please help!

[Radiant]

Is there a way to get into the kitchen, by any chance?

No, time constraits made me reduce the game from eight rooms to four.

I followed Darco to the bathroom, but can't keep him there...which spell should i use? please help!

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Colloportus.

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[Gerald]

Thanks Radiant, I've missed this spell..

[Wellington12]

Gerald, I think Colloportus is on the shelv in the library...anyway, any clue how to reach it  

[Radiant]

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Can you get up there?

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Or can you get it down to you?

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Perhaps if you shook up the place...

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[AAA]

Gerald, I think Colloportus is on the shelv in the library...anyway, any clue how to reach it ???Ã, 

You have to shake it down. Hinthint

[Darco]

Could there be further hints concerning the other entrance to the library?

[Fizzii]

Could there be further hints concerning the other entrance to the library?

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Try the alchemy lab

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[Da_Elf]

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im not sure if it was a bug or meant to be, but in the lab i waited till everyone came in, then reversed time till they went back out, the blocked the portal on the stairs. rob and the professor were the only two who got through it.

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[Moomin]

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Yes, it's in the library.

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If you hang around after the second exam, Calliope will point you in the right direction.

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Other than that, it's a pixel hunt, sorry.

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Thankfully, you don't particularly need this spell anyway.

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Pixel hunt? You mean I have keep clicking on the shelves until I find it?

[Fizzii]

No, but if you hover your mouse (wand) on the right place, it should eventually say 'suspicious book'. But you really don't need that spell

[Radiant]

Could there be further hints concerning the other entrance to the library?

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Search carefully.

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In the alchemy lab.

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There's a crack on the wall. Now how would you open that?

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The opening spell, Alohomora, should do the trick.

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[Tripplea]

Thanx for all the hints. Finally finished the game! Hm, I think I'll go back and play it again, right from the start

[tr9000]

At the first test Draco paralyzes me so i cannot get the cheatsheet until the second test is over, I can't use the spell to go back in time or else I will loose the firecracker.  Is there a way to stop Draco from blocking the path or paralyzing me?

[Da_Elf]

for some reason his paralising never worked on me. however the trick to getting anything when you get to it too late is to reverse time

[tr9000]

That doesn't work because If I get the cheatsheet and then rewind time to when the test begins I loose it. Also Drape is in the Potions Lab so I can't use the short cut Drape Isn't in the room before the exam, so If i rewind time I still loose the cheatsheet, and If i go in the room after the exam and rewind I loose the cheatsheet, the only thing I can do is find a way in during the exams.

[Da_Elf]

WARNING not a hint but a walkthrough dont look at it if you dont want it spoilt for you.

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here is how i did it. i left the exam and draco was standing there. i took my time and went for a walk. when the 2nd exam starts and draco moves i then go onto the steps and wait at the bottom. i then rewind time to when draco 1st gets onto the steps after the 1st exam. then i go upstairs and get the cheatsheet. I go to the bottom of the stairs. wait till the start of the 2nd exam when draco moves. then i go down the steps. now that im down the steps i rewind time slightly to juuust before the start of the 2nd exam and walk in cool as a cucumber.

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[Radiant]

Perhaps you would like to take your exams in different order?

[Potch]

Could somebody be so kind as to write a walkthrough?  I am so confused with this thing... I can't find most of the spells and I just am really clueless.

[Fizzii]

Could somebody be so kind as to write a walkthrough? I am so confused with this thing... I can't find most of the spells and I just am really clueless.

That would make things too simple though

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If you haven't gotten a spell from Calliope, talk to her after the second exam, and she'll tell you indirectly what she wants. You can then use the spell she gives you to obtain another spell, and from there yet another spell.

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Also,

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You may not immediately get a spell from the hallways by looking at the paintings, but eventually you should if you keep clicking. You can use that spell to get another useful spell.

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The tricky part after that is passing the exams, but the hints in this thread should already help you out. 

[Potch]

But the problem is, I've read all the hints, I've talked to her after the second exam, and I STILL can't get anything.  I've restarted the day about 23 times.  I'm about ready to just delete the game, which is sad, because I'm a Harry Potter fanatic.  But it's just too frustrating.  Maybe I'm having a blond moment, but I just really don't get this game.  If this wasn't a Harry Potter parody, I would have already deleted it because I don't particularly like games where you have to do certain things at certain times.  I can never seem to do anything fast enough.

[Da_Elf]

thats why you can reverse time. so that if you missed the time to do something you can reverse time. with getting the spell is that she wants a specific item. one that can be found somewhere in the game.

[Radiant]

But the problem is, I've read all the hints, I've talked to her after the second exam, and I STILL can't get anything.

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She wants clothing to help house elves.

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Seen any clothing around?

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Your dorm room is a mess.

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Give her the sock.

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[Potch]

Thanks, but I think I'm just going to give up.  I finally got the Alohomora and the spell in the dorm room, but I still can't seem to pass anything, and I'm tired of having to wait around for exams to start and then be over.  Thanks anyway.

[Fizzii]

You need more spells before you can pass anything. I PM'd you a walkthrough, but do try to use it minimally

[UrAvgAzn]

Man, this game really gets you to think... I have the Alohomora, Obliviate, and the one that begins with a V that you find with a pixel hunt. Any hints towards being able to use the cheatsheet?

[Fizzii]

If you find the spell in the hallway, you'll be able to use the cheatsheet by using that spell in some way...

[Potch]

Thank you for those that sent the walkthrough.  I haven't had time all weekend to play the game, but I do appreciate it!   I will use it sparingly, I promise!

Also, every time I start the day over, I lose the hallway spell and have to find it again.  Is that a bug, or is it supposed to happen?

Thank you!

[Potch]

Just one last comment on why I prefer walkthroughs.. Some say that a walkthrough spoils a game... if you use it wrong, it does.  But here's my thing... when I use a walkthrough, I can spoil as much or as little as possible.  I read only until I come to something I haven't done, and go on my own from there.  With hint boards, it's much easier to spoil.  While searching for the thing I need help with, I always inevitably read something that's further in the game, usually unintetionally.  Even with spoiler tags, it's hard not to do.  Maybe my thinking is backwards, but that's what always happens to me. :-)

[Fizzii]

No, you should retain all spells even after using Reversultrar. I checked, and it doesn't happen in my game at least.

[Potch]

Huh.  It does it every time for me.  It keeps all of the other spells, just not that one. I just tried it again.  It's no big deal... it's one of the easy spells to find. 

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THIS GAME SUCKS MY COCK

[Da_Elf]

i didnt know we let in immature people with 5 brain cells

[Akatosh]

And a defect shift key. Crap, we already used up our "allowed dirty word" from the seven dirty words list, so I can't properly insult that guy. Bah.

[emily]

how do you get riahytniop?  :o
its wierd, spells are not suppose to vanish when you rewind, right? because i had gotten that spell and after i rewound time till dawn i found it disappeared  :o :o
but i forgot where i found it  :'(
is it a bug? 

[Fizzii]

Emily -

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From the paintings in the hallway, just keep clicking until you get them. I'm not sure about it disappearing, because when I rewind to the dawn of time, I don't lose that spell. So that's a bit strange, but maybe you might be able to get the spell again anyway.

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Hopefully you kept clicking on 'More' if you had other spells and eventually it'd show up.

[KM]

Please can someone tell me

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how to get the scroll from the library?!

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It's driving me nuts!

Great game, by the way.

[Tripplea]

You have to create an Earthquake

[Radiant]

Shake up the place.

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Yep, the Tremorichter spell.

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Which is hidden in your closet.

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And you have to cast it with nobody around, 'cuz they won't let you.

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[ank]

Someone please post the walkthrough 

[Radiant]

Someone please post the walkthrough 

Do you have any specific questions?

[ankushm999]

Okay, registration was long overdue....
well anyways, I have way too many questions to ask so thats why I was asking for a walkthrough so that they could be answered easily. So could you plz post/pm it?

Thanks

[Radiant]

There's one on my website, crystalshard.net

[ankushm999]

Thanks  a lot, it cleared up quite a few things I did wrong. Great game 
Will wait for a sequel to this marvelous parody!

[jane]

I'm having probs with the firecracker,

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after I pick it up I go to Lab to use crack to get to library but Drape is there and by the time he disappears it is too late.  I have tried it over and over - is there an easier way to do this?[\hide]

Ignore that - have just sussed it out

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[Radiant]

It should be a matter of timing. Try being a bit quicker

[ViviFizgig]

To Busrid and Radiant:

Is there a way the legilimens spell can be used on Drape?

Not really, since you can't cast spells with him around. There is a use for the spell, but it's not Drape.

There is an exploit that allows you to. But I don't know what this'll do in the rest of the game, as far as crashing or spoiling goes, especially considering how little else I've accomplished.

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Start casting the spell when Drape is out of the room. Don't click on your target until Drapo has entered the room again. Cast it, and it won't be nulled.

If you wait until the test is started, you'd think you could get the answers from Cally, but no, you still somehow "don't know how to use this stuff."

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[Radiant]

That's hardly an exploit. No, it won't crash or spoil anything. And no, you can't pull the same trick twice, you'll have to pass potions in some other way.

[DutchMarco]

OK I'm stuck in a particularly inconvenient point in the game. I don't know which exam to go to, or where it is.

I tried talking to Rob & Calliope, but I never get an answer, I don't even get to ask. They're always gone (out of sight) when Cuppit finally finishes talking, so I can't get to talk to them about the exams, nor can I follow them.

[Radiant]

At a guess, that would be the beginning of the game?

Do you have your wand? If not, ask Cuppit.

Simply walk downstairs through the portal, and explore.

[Buckethead]

Sorry to bump this rather old thread but I figured it would be better then starting a new one.

Ok I feel really silly but I can't find the :

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sock... it suppose to be in the dorm room but I pixelhunted all over the place and results =(

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[Radiant]

It's not there early in the morning. Try leaving the dorm and coming back a while later.

[Buckethead]

Thanks a bunch! That got things going now. Although this game is a bit too brilliant for me I think I can finish now. 

[--noone--]

Where is this firecracker o_O?

[Radiant]

Where is this firecracker o_O?

Follow Rob around, he drops it at some point.

[guest]

i think i found a bug

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i was able to get rid of draco by trapping him in the bathroom and make it to the final exam however when i ask rob to distract drape and try to use the firecracker even though draco isnt in the room he still says that spell and disables my firecracker

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