LarryG on 22/1/2012 at 04:02

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Yes. A spell falls to the ground from the grimoire when you unlock it.

I think your "acrobatic" might be the "strong" way. Sounds like you are missing the way of the scholar. For that, think about what a scholar would use. And what readable discussed that object.

Thank you. Since it was my first mission and since I was breaking a few rules of thumb about good mission design and game play, especially with respect to the numbers of things to read, I had my concerns about how it would be received. I just hoped that I had put in enough game play rewards to compensate. I promise, the next mission in the campaign will not have a lot of required readings. In any event, it's good to hear that you enjoyed it. I really appreciate the feedback I've gotten in this thread and do take to heart all the constructive comments.

PS. nickie is helping by proofreading and fact checking my "Complete Loot List" so I should have that ready to post soon. The "Complete and Unabridged Hints" document is mostly ready, but I would appreciate postings or PMs about hints you would like me to include, just to be sure I include everything needed.

LarryG on 22/1/2012 at 22:40

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I tried to reward those who actually read everything.

It's a real plant, but I'm not so certain about the application of the tincture to textures, or maybe I didn't get the concentration right. I had to reduce polygon counts the old fashioned way. :(

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LarryG on 25/1/2012 at 09:45

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Both of these are provided earlier in this thread. However, again,

For the first question, you didn't look closely enough. And you can get into the same area another way, so you could try looking for other areas to explore. But if you are determined to find the way to unlock that lock, the hints are:
HINT 1:
Go to the library and read about the Delphanic Esoterica: “... On the completion of an Acolyte's Initiation, the newly initiated Keeper is given a medallion enspelled with the glyphs of health and balance. And on Elevation, each new Elder is given a Ring of Unlocking keyed to that Elder's new duties. This ring may also aid in the unlocking of unprotected locks ...”
HINT 2:
Find the Keeper's Ring of Unlocking labeled "Special Collections Ring".
HINT 3:
Which keeper(s) would have the responsibility for the Special Collections? Search their rooms and offices closely
HINT 4:
Search Coleman's residence closely
OUT AND OUT SPOILER:
There is a brick which when frobbed opens a secret safe. The ring is on the top shelf of the safe.

For the second, here are the hints:

HINT 1:
Go to the Front Office and read the crumpled paper in wastebasket: “4/4/32 / To: Bursar / Cc.: File / Subj.: Special Storage Passcode / I went up to the special storage safe and reset the passcode for you. The attached mnemonic is much simpler than the last one: \"The pelagic argosy sights land.\" That mnemonic was a big mistake. Even I had trouble with it. As long as you remember how to tell the time, you should have no troubles with the new one. / By My Personal Hand, / Leopold, Headmaster”
HINT 1 ALTERNATE:
Go to the Administration Office and read the memo in the Headmaster's files: “4/4/32 / To: Bursar / Cc.: File / Subj.: Special Storage Passcode / I went up to the special storage safe and reset the passcode for you. The attached mnemonic is much simpler than the last one: \"The pelagic argosy sights land.\" That mnemonic was a big mistake. Even I had trouble with it. As long as you remember how to tell the time, you should have no troubles with the new one. / By My Personal Hand, / Leopold, Headmaster”
HINT 2:
Go to the Administration Office and read the memo to self in the Headmaster's files: “4/4/32 / To: File / Cc.: / Subj.: Special Storage Passcode Mnemonic Location / The cat's got my tongue. Ha ha ha. / By my personal hand, / Magister Coleman, Headmaster”
HINT 3:
Go to the Headmaster's Office and read the folded note under cat paperweight: "The necromancer Ohlm fed an archer and seven sailors to the undead"
HINT 3 ALTERNATE (NORMAL DIFFICULTY ONLY):
Go to the Front Office and read the folded note inside the safe: "The necromancer Ohlm fed an archer and seven sailors to the undead"
HINT 4:
Go to the Glyph Lessons Classroom and read the clock face poster on wall. It gets written to your notes pages. Also the glyphology class notebook gets written to your notes pages.
HINT 5:
Use the clock face poster to translate the words of the mnemonic into glyphs: "The necromancer Ohlm fed an archer and seven sailors to the undead" and the clock faces to translate the glyphs into numbers. This is optional, but I find it easier to remember them that way. You could just remember the glyphs, I suppose.
OUT AND OUT SPOILER:
necromancer = 8 ; archer = 5 ; seven = 7 ; sailors = 6 ; undead = 4 (so passcode = 85764)


And congratulations on figuring out how to get the scroll on your own. That has stumped quite a few experts.

LarryG on 25/1/2012 at 15:05

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Well, this way you can complete the mission but still know there is a bit more you can do if you want to come back to it later and explore some more.

Zontik on 26/1/2012 at 05:45

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Sorry for double posting.