So here's a hints and tips thread for A Christmas Saved [MAGS December edition]
Where's Scratchy?
In the top right corner of the maze.
How do I get there?
Joey's headlights can illuminate all passage parts that lie straight ahead.
The walls on the perimeter of the known maze are thick to make it easier to see where the doorways are.
Apart from that, you're on your own, I'm afraid. The maze is randomly generated.
So how do you get past Scratchy?
That's a lengthy process, but here's how to get started:
You need to get her to like you. So start off tactfully. If you simply go off on her with impertinent requests, she'll become miffed in no time.
I noticed. So once that happens, what do I do?
The only successful option is to apologize.
That doesn't get me far. What did I miss?
After you apologize, you must really restart "from square one", i.e., greet her anew and so on.
But I'm running out of options.
All of them seem to irritate her.
1.
Hint: The last dialogue option is always a safe way to back out of dialogues.
2.
You might have entered into the conversation a bit too hastily. If you look (right-click) around a bit …
So how do I know when the time of pleasantries has passed?
Well, you know, she starts to like you. And you'll get audio feedback. Once you do, you'll no longer get the options for the pleasantries, but you don't need them either (unless you drive her up the wall again).
All the "Tell me again" options are safe.
What's up with the whistling?
There are three of them:
- I'm miffed.
- I'm now at peace again. (Restart with greeting her.)
- I like you. (Often, a lot of options will disappear that you no longer need.)
I need to find some trivia (facts). Where do I get them?
Well, you know, we were told to make this contest about “companions” …
I need to find something for Scratchy, namely., …
* Where?
Joey and Jason need to find something adequate in Jason's room.
* What?
The paint brush on Jason's desk can be repurposed.
* I know where it is, but I can't take it.
Joey (the forklift) must tell Jason (the boy) to look out for the broom, otherwise, Jason won't see the need.
So what exactly do I need to say about Scratchy's various experiences?
The facts are randomly generated, sorry.
But note that you can safely select the “Tell me again…” options to be told all the respective facts again. Also note that in the Scratchy dialogues, each line must be confirmed by a click, so you can take as long as you want to process those facts.
Each dialogue should comprise an option (the last option) that allows Joey to safely back out. Some of these last options will terminate the conversation, but no worries, when Joey gets back he can jump right into the “Tell me again …” options to reprise where he left off.
