favorini-francis@CS.YALE.EDU (Francis Favorini) (12/14/90)
Hi folks, I'm trying to finish up the game, but there seem to be a few loose ends hanging still. (If you're playing the game, you might not want to read on.) To wit: 1) Lord Inspectron has quested me to solve the Riddle of Ruby. I've fiddled with the Ruby Whistle, Ruby Idol, and Star Ruby (even in the Ruby Room), but nothing seems to be it. Hints? 2) Before I exposed King Alamar, he (the fake) quested me to find the Crypt of Carmenca. Does it exist, or was that a red herring? The only crypt I found was in E4 and had no name. 3) I can't get past a slab of coral in the Volcanic Isles. I believe there is a cave there, but can't get in. Hints? 4) The Hooded Figure and his colors! What's the deal? I heard a rumour that said "Islands like colors are unknown until discovered." This hasn't helped so far. Mild hints? 5) Experimental Substance. Where is it? What's it for? 6) Unobtanium. I have it, but it doesn't seem to have a use. I'm looking for hints here, no real spoilers. After spending so much time on this game I still have some pride left. I seem to be pretty close to the end, but not quite there yet. Any help you can offer is appreciated. Also, if some of the above lead to the others, just clue me in on the precursors, so I have a crack at the others. Thanks. -- ______________________________________________________________________________ Francis Favorini favorini@cs.yale.edu favorini@yalecs.bitnet ...!yale!favorini