As Darkness Falls

Author: CJ592

Category: Mystery

Description: You play a private detective investigating the disappearance of your friend. His last known location was a small run down motel in the middle of nowhere.

Added 23 Dec 2007. Written for Quest 4.0. Played online 2906 times, downloaded 1172 times (since 07 Feb 2011).

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Comment by Stephan

03 May 2008

I am stuck. Please help. I have already put the rope out the window. Now what?

Comment by CJ592

03 May 2008

Have you lifted the trap door? If so, an exit downwards should have opened up.

Comment by GAMER!

04 May 2008

Just got to the lab. I've made the molatov cocktail but I can't get betsy out of the cage. Can the author of this game or someone help?

Comment by CJ592

04 May 2008

D'you remember the email in the Motel office suggesting that the dog maybe had eaten something? Try using the metal detector on the dead dog

Comment by GAMER!

06 May 2008

Stuck again! I got Betsy out of the cage and I still can't light the molatov cocktail. I can't see what else you have to do? Could the author or someone help me again?

Comment by CJ592

07 May 2008

To light the molatov cocktail you need to use the lighter. Is it saying... "You need to do something else first"... because the explosion would be more impressive in a room full of gas

Comment by CJ592

07 May 2008

To light the molatov cocktail you need to use the lighter. Is it saying... "You need to do something else first"... because the explosion would be more impressive in a room full of gas

Comment by GAMER!

07 May 2008

I can't seem to get the gas out of the cylinders. I've quite a few verbs but none of them work.

Comment by CJ592

07 May 2008

try 'turn on' gas

Comment by Crispix

17 Jun 2008

This is a great game. I am stuck though--i've gotten into moonlight suite but cannot find the chess piece supposedly put there. I also can't open the safe (can't figure out the code!) if that is at all relevant. I have all 3 other pieces in place.

Comment by Crispix

17 Jun 2008

never mind! Got it. Tricky!

Comment by CJ592

19 Jun 2008

The clue to the code is in the painting. Perhaps there is somewhere you can research it

Review by Steve

21 Jun 2008

That was excellent. I really enjoyed the darkness of it. Maybe there could have been more zombie action, but on the whole the game worked really well. I liked the way the times were used. And the codes needed in the game were fun to puzzle out. Definitely deserves five stars

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Comment by Bob

09 Aug 2008

Umm, am trying to figure out how to get into the house. Just trying to figure out how to do it. Any tips?

Comment by CJ592

09 Aug 2008

The trap door, window and rope are important.

Comment by peter

11 Aug 2008

i am so stuck... i cant find out the code to the safe!.. and when i go and research "columbus" in the reference books, all it says is "you look up the subject".. it doesnt give me any other info than that... any help?

Comment by peter

11 Aug 2008

i am so stuck... i cant find out the code to the safe!.. and when i go and research "columbus" in the reference books, all it says is "you look up the subject".. it doesnt give me any other info than that... any help?

Comment by peter

11 Aug 2008

ok nm... i finally got the code by accident.. lol.. lucky me... but what i cant find now is the other chesspiece in the moonlight suite. the diary said its in there but the only thing i can open or examine is the cabinet...

Comment by CJ592

11 Aug 2008

I don't know what happened with the reference books. When you type in 'columbus' it should come u with two paragraphs of yellow text about Christopher Columbus. Did you get the tape to work in the dictaphone? that was also yellow text!
As for the Moonlight suite. Have you opened the cabinet and got the diary yet? Examine the diary. Hint: There maybe something metal hidden!

Comment by Bob

11 Aug 2008

Okay, am now completly and utter fucking stumped. Have been trying to figure out how to get the noose and/or the bars from the window and can't for the life of me figure it out.

Comment by CJ592

12 Aug 2008

You will be carrying something that will help get the noose down.
You can't take the bars, but you can do something wit them (seeing as the window is directly above the trap door)

Comment by Tom

30 Aug 2008

I have three of the chess pieces (all correctly inserted, I believe), and I know the Bishop has got to be in the spine of the diary but I can't use the knife on it (or on the dog, for that matter) because it seems that although having read the diary entry (and the e-mails) it is reasonable to deduce that something is hidden inside, I need to actually make that 'discovery' in the game, somehow. Reading the messages, above, I think I need a metal detector. Any clues where to find it?

(also, I have no idea what to use to fill the holes in the fountain, though perhaps that will become evident later)

Comment by CJ592

30 Aug 2008

The metal detector is in the safe in the dining room

Comment by Tom

30 Aug 2008

There's a safe in the dining room???

Comment by CJ592

30 Aug 2008

hint: lift the painting

Comment by Tom

30 Aug 2008

doh! That was pretty stupid of me. Now, is this a glitch in the game? I found the chess piece in the spine, but suddenly neither the chess piece nor the diary are anywhere to be found? The moment I use the knife to open the diary and discover the chess piece, the diary disappears from my inventory and the chess piece doesn't show up anywhere.

Comment by CJ592

30 Aug 2008

Aargh I hope not. As soon as you use the knife the piece should automatically be placed in your inventory.

Comment by CJ592

30 Aug 2008

Aargh I hope not. As soon as you use the knife the piece should automatically be placed in your inventory.

Comment by CJ592

30 Aug 2008

I have just replayed the game. If you use the knife on the diary the bishop appears--- but it does appear in the moonlight suite

Comment by Tom

30 Aug 2008

Ok, I tried using the knife with the diary in numerous locations (the dining room, by the fountain, in the office, outside the office, in the car park, and just now I tried in the Moonlight Suite). The only place it worked properly (i.e. the Bishop automatically appeared as an object that I could pick up) was in the Moonlight Suite.

Comment by CJ592

30 Aug 2008

Yes I realised the glitch now. It doesnt matter where you use the knife on the diary. The bishop will always appear in the moonlight suite! My fault sorry

Comment by Tom

30 Aug 2008

ah, well, I've completed the game now. Very entertaining. I haven't played text adverntures for YEARS, and this one was really enjoyable.

Comment by CJ592

30 Aug 2008

Thanks. I am glad you enjoyed my little diversion

Comment by trubble

07 Sep 2008

I'm a litle unclear, if you read the reference books, then type columbus, it says "You look up the subject." but there is no yellow text. Is the game bugged, or do i have to do something else first?

Comment by trubble

07 Sep 2008

I'm a litle unclear, if you read the reference books, then type columbus, it says "You look up the subject." but there is no yellow text. Is the game bugged, or do i have to do something else first?

Comment by CJ592

07 Sep 2008

This is what should happen

Print "You look up the subject."
Pause for "1000" milliseconds
Print "[YELLOW][NEW LINE]Christopher Columbus (1451

Review by Howitzer

19 Sep 2008

Awesome game so far. Just need a little help: can someone help me as to what I can use to light the dark space in the trapdoor?

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Comment by CJ592

20 Sep 2008

Have you got the lighter?

Comment by Howitzer

21 Sep 2008

No, I do not.... guess I get to find that :P Does it have to do with the shovel by any chance, because I can't figure out what I'm supposed to do with that either.

Thanks!

Comment by CJ592

21 Sep 2008

I think the lighter is in the briefcase. From the Motel suite
Don't worry about the shovel, that gets needed a lot later

Review by Tadd

23 Sep 2008

Ok I have all the chess pieces. Is there a certain way to put them in the fountain? I can read the note and know by that but when I try to use the pieces at the fountain, it doesnt work. Do I have to make it stop draining first and then fill it up with water? If so, I've ran out of ideas how. I can get the water easy, but no clue how to stop the drain. Please help

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Comment by CJ592

23 Sep 2008

If you check the base of the chess pieces you will see there is a triangular shape. The same shape shape as the tiles located around the grounds

Comment by brent

01 Oct 2008

why can't I light the fireplace...i'll type use lighter on fireplace but it wont give me a response....

Comment by brent

01 Oct 2008

why can't I light the fireplace...i'll type use lighter on fireplace but it wont give me a response....

Comment by brent

01 Oct 2008

why can't I light the fireplace...i'll type use lighter on fireplace but it wont give me a response....

Comment by brent

01 Oct 2008

why can't I light the fireplace...i'll type use lighter on fireplace but it wont give me a response....

Comment by brent

01 Oct 2008

Sorry...Every time I'd refresh it would copy my comment

Comment by brent

01 Oct 2008

I'm also stuck.....where is the knife? And the only suspected thing i can do is with the fireplace....

Comment by max

02 Oct 2008

Does anyone know what to do at the wishing well?
And I got the fireplace lit (with the coal and the gas soaked newspaper) but I can't seem to get what fell into the fireplace. Do I have to put the fire out?

Comment by CJ592

02 Oct 2008

Brent- you need to light the fire first. Some coal and some accelerent would be useful.

Max- there is a clue for the fountain in the chess table

Comment by brent

02 Oct 2008

Ok i'm stuck again....it won't let me use the knife on the diary saying that there is "no reason to do this at the moment." Also what do i do with the telescope?

Comment by brent

02 Oct 2008

Max, you can get water from the well with the bucket.

Comment by max

03 Oct 2008

Stuck again. I need to either plug the holes in the fountain (with what?) or get into the moonlight suite. Those seem to be the two things I haven't been able to solve yet. I have the knife and the buckets of water.

Comment by CJ592

03 Oct 2008

Brent. The brass telescope could be nautical. Is there something standing around that looks like it could hold something? Think Columbus. as for the diary, you don't want to cut it open until you know there is something inside it. Perhaps there is some kind of //detector// that you could try first?

Max. Have you found what the corpse is holding yet?

Comment by max

03 Oct 2008

yes, but no batteries.

Comment by CJ592

03 Oct 2008

Perhaps you have something small and battery powered....

Review by max

03 Oct 2008

Nice! I just finished. I found it amusing that looking at the zombies returns "Nothing out of the ordinary."

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Review by etching

07 Oct 2008

Finished it...This was a fun game. One problem --- The "examine (x)" command
isn't listed on the HELP screen. Without this info, I couldn't get past the
dog at the beginning of the game. I almost quit playing until I stumbled across
the "examine" command on the forum...Can't "search" be used as a synonym
for "examine"? I've seen "search" used in other games...

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Review by Kyle Taylor

25 Oct 2008

Pretty good game. I needed to look at the comments page to get past 1 or 2 points where I was stuck. I also enjoyed "Shiversword: the Beginning" but not its sequel so much. Nice to see you attempting different look and feels for games. Definitely a good thing to remain fresh and original.

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Comment by Kelly

30 Nov 2008

Hi, I feel so stupid being stuck where I am seeing as you guys have all gotten so far, but I'm utterly stumped on putting the password in the computer. Can anyone help please?

Comment by CJ592

30 Nov 2008

I'll give you a clue. The Motel owner.... loved his dog!

Comment by cheryl abad

01 Dec 2008

ican't even get started do i type first or is there a text there first i dont know
please help me

Comment by CJ592

01 Dec 2008

Are you playing online? It may be best to download it

Review by Kelly

07 Dec 2008

Thanks for the tip. Have just finished it, very nice game with some good cryptic touches to it.

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Comment by Kinm

11 Dec 2008

Loving this. Takes me back to the early 80's, Rick Hanson, Myorem, etc.

What is the combo for the briefcase please?

Comment by Kinm

11 Dec 2008

Loving this. Takes me back to the early 80's, Rick Hanson, Myorem, etc.

What is the combo for the briefcase please?

Comment by Kinm

11 Dec 2008

Loving this. Takes me back to the early 80's, Rick Hanson, Myorem, etc.

What is the combo for the briefcase please?

Comment by CJ592

13 Dec 2008

The combination for the briefcase is connected to the person who owns it- perhaps the same person that owns the jeep ;)

Comment by Kinm

18 Dec 2008

Thanks, but bit of a bug on I've found which stopped me from finding this obvious combination. Typing "Examine plate" gives the following:

> examine plate
You gain nothing more by examining it.

Typing "x plate" reveals the combination (frustrating to say the least)

> x plate
The number plate looks like it was pesonaised for the owner. It reads "EY4155"

I'm stuck now though. GOt the lighter, but where to find fuel?

Comment by t

02 Jan 2009

I am stuck at the well - I can turn the handle, but can't seem to get any water (I assume I need this to put out the fire in the fireplace?). I have a rope, bucket, shovel, but can't seem to use them in any combination to get water.

Comment by CJ592

02 Jan 2009

Use the rope on the well, then use the bucket on the rope, then turn the handle. (If memory serves me)

Comment by ash

03 Feb 2009

I've got the same Q as Kinm, I can't get past the generator part...how do you get oil? From the car? I can't seem to do anything.

Comment by ash

03 Feb 2009

I've got the same Q as Kinm, I can't get past the generator part...how do you get oil? From the car? I can't seem to do anything.

Comment by CJ592

03 Feb 2009

Have you got the small remote control from one of the Motel suites?

Comment by ferris

16 Mar 2009

I can't find the pawn! Help me

Comment by ferris

16 Mar 2009

Never mine! Completed the game already.. This is enjoyable.. Deserved a full 5/5 ratings

Review by ferris

16 Mar 2009

opps forgot to rate..

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Comment by CJ592

16 Mar 2009

Thanks for the rating. Glad you enjoyed it. Coming soon. ADF2

Comment by AlexN94

06 Apr 2009

Helo
I have some problems... How should I get the noose from the tree? Please, help me.

Comment by CJ592

07 Apr 2009

Hi Alex.
Shoot it down

Comment by AlexN94

07 Apr 2009

Thank you. It's a very good game!

Review by Sam657

18 Apr 2009

Here is my Geekestion :
I see no one ask for this so i may be ridiculous but : where can i find fuel tor the generator tank ? thank you

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Comment by CJ592

18 Apr 2009

Thanks for the geekestion ;)
The fuel is in the jeep. you need to get the remote control from one of the motel suites

Comment by Sam657

21 Apr 2009

a clue about opening the room in the Study please ?

Comment by CJ592

23 Apr 2009

West of the study is the kitchen. The only way to unlock that door is from the kitchen. If you have access to the kitchen just head east and it will unlockthe door.

Comment by buggerlugs

07 Jun 2009

I'm stuck, we can't get the remote to unlock the jeep and can't seem to get anywhere. please help!

Comment by buggerlugs

07 Jun 2009

I'm stuck, we can't get the remote to unlock the jeep and can't seem to get anywhere. please help!

Comment by CJ592

07 Jun 2009

If you've got the remote just use it on the jeep

Review by Martin Greaves

12 Jun 2009

Excellent, takes me back to the 80's and Zork. I havent played a text adventure for years but "As Darkness Falls" has been an enjoyable experience. I especially like the interconnecting nature of the puzzles to get the 4 keys. A great mix of atmosphere and gameplay. Well done CJ592!

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Comment by Rose Hostetler

16 Jun 2009

I need help. I can not get past any of the iron gates or the dog in the office. any help is appreciated. My skype name is rosanna.hostetler

Comment by Martin Greaves

16 Jun 2009

Rose,
You need to shoot the dog. "Shoot dog" or "use gun on dog" should work.

Review by April

18 Jun 2009

I'm stuck pretty early.
Any hints?
I just turned on the computer and I'm stuck there.
I can't find the password.

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Comment by Martin Greaves

19 Jun 2009

April,

The password is something that means a lot to the owner. Their dog was quite important to them I believe.

Comment by Amanda

22 Jun 2009

hey I'm just missing something - how do you find the combination lock on the briefcase? I tried examine and look, but can't seem to find the right command. Thanks!

Comment by Amanda

22 Jun 2009

hey I'm just missing something - how do you find the combination lock on the briefcase? I tried examine and look, but can't seem to find the right command. Thanks!

Comment by Amanda

22 Jun 2009

never mind, i found out how to unlock the case, now I just need to find the key, figure out the fireplace, how to use the shovel, and where to use the strimmer. strimmer? trimmer?

Review by Kinm

06 Jul 2009

arghhhhhhh where is the remote control? is it in the moonlight suite? if so how do i get in this suite? if its in the sunshine suite, then where? HELP !

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Comment by Kinm

06 Jul 2009

aha.........got the remote !

Comment by Amanda

02 Aug 2009

are you supposed to be able to use the fireplace in the Lounge? nothing is showing up as an object in the room.

Comment by Amanda

03 Aug 2009

also, I can't seem to find any tools...

Comment by CJ592

05 Aug 2009

You can use the fireplace. But you have to use objects on it.

What tools are you looking for?

Comment by flamegirl

18 Aug 2009

Hi, I am new to this whole if thing, and am currently completely stuck

I cannot find this well that people keep talking about. I think it has something to do with the shovel and the hedge, but I cannot seem to make that work.

Please help!

Comment by flamegirl

18 Aug 2009

never mind, was being too lazy to drop stuff so i could pick up something heavy!

Comment by Candice

08 Nov 2009

cant find the knight... I have an iron key and i cant find the lock for it...

Comment by lulzgirl

04 Jan 2010

I'm completely stuck on how to get into the Moonlight suite....

Comment by lulzgirl

04 Jan 2010

nvm...I got it lol

Review by Amanda

09 Jan 2010

I'm only taking a star away because I'm frustrated. I played this in June and didn't finish it. The fireplace disappeared from objects in a room so I couldn't light anything in the fireplace. I restarted it and now I can't find the objects to get to the well. Are these glitches or am I missing subtle/not subtle hints?

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Comment by CJ592

11 Jan 2010

Did you try the bucket of coal on the fireplace? And the petrol soaked paper?

The fireplace shouldnt disappear though

Comment by Brian

26 Jan 2010

Great game so far... Stumped on how to get into the kitchen & how to use the shovel. Grrr, been working on it for a week!

Comment by CJ592

27 Jan 2010

Hi Brian. Have you lit the fire in the fireplace yet?

Comment by Tony

30 Jan 2010

I'm with Candice. I have the pawn, bishop and king and an iron key. Can't find the Knight, a way to plug the fountain when I pour water into it, or a use for the iron key so far.

Comment by Brian

04 Feb 2010

Gah! I have lit the fireplace. I'm about to give up here.

I see something shiny in it, but don't know how to get it. I have accomplished everything, except:
Getting in the Moonlight Suite
Getting whatever is in the fireplace
Open both locked doors
Getting what's in the dog
& using the shovel

Comment by CJ592

05 Feb 2010

If you've lit the fire, you now have to put it out.... a bucket of water perhaps?

Comment by Brian

06 Feb 2010

I figured that, but have no idea how to get water. It seems, I have tried to use everything on everything & everything on every object in every place.... From previous posts, I know there is a well involved, but have no idea how to get the shovel working here... I feel like a fool, considering so many have completed this, no problem.. "Who has two thumbs & is a moron?" "dis guy"

Comment by CJ592

06 Feb 2010

Did you cut the hedge in the garden? With the strimmer?

Comment by Tony

12 Feb 2010

Ok, so I've cheated a bit. I can see from the debug mode there is a hole in the wine cellar. Why can't I see it in the game? The debugger has it ticked as visible. I've been suspicious about the lack of stuff to do in the wine cellar since I first visited it.

Comment by Tony

12 Feb 2010

I've finished the game now. I made the hole visible and available in the debugger. I still couldn't get the fountain to do anything when I'd put all the chess pieces in the tiles. So I used the debugger to go to the tunnel and finished from there. What was I supposed to do with the pieces in the tiles?

Comment by CJ592

13 Feb 2010

Okay. This is how to make the hole accesible.
Examine the bronze statue. You find the the arms are pullable
pull arms
you here a noise somewhere
Go to the cellar and examine the rack (you wondered why it was empty) the rack has been moved to reveal the hole;

To reveal the entrance. place the four chess pieces in the correct position as directed by the note. This will make the fountain move slightly, closing up the draining holes. The fill the bucket with water again and use it on the fountain (the word 'flowing' in the note was the clue)
This time the water doesnt drain and the entrance is revealed.

Hope that helps

Comment by Tony

14 Feb 2010

D'oh. You know I tried taking the telescope back out of the statue and it wouldn't let me. Soooo close. I shall go back and do it properly now. Thanks CJ. It's a cracking game notwithstanding my idiocy!

Comment by Andrew

19 May 2010

HELP! Where the hell is the newspaper to light the fire???

Comment by CJ592

25 May 2010

The newspaper is in the motel office. Should be in the drawer on the desk

Comment by Andrew

26 May 2010

Thanks man! Realised i had been trying to 'open' and not 'examine'. D'oh!!!

Comment by arhino

19 Jun 2010

Can anyone help me please.
I have been playing this game on and off for a couple of days, and have finally found all the chess pieces, but can't find what to block the holes in the fountain with. Any clues?
Thanks

Comment by CJ592

19 Jun 2010

Hi arhin0
you will need to find the chess pieces and use them on the tile pieces

Comment by arhino

19 Jun 2010

Thank you...i have now just figured it out..now for the next bit!
:)

Comment by lifeisapuzzel

04 Jul 2010

you probbly think im really stupid but i just cant find the lighter. only a hint will be necesary.

Comment by sue butler

13 Jul 2010

Is it in the jacket or the case?

Comment by lifeisapuzzel

14 Jul 2010

the jacket says "You find nothing else on the jacket"
and the briefcase is locked and i havnt the fogiest idea on what the code could be.

Comment by CJ592

14 Jul 2010

then its in the case. Find out who the case belongs to, then there might be a clue as to the four digit code

(BIG HINT: The Jeep)

Comment by lifeisapuzzel

17 Jul 2010

thanx, now i feel really stupid
i honestly cant believe i missed that. i even looked over the jeep a few times.

Comment by gary

30 Jul 2010

Stuck on getting into the moonlight suite - I've done the computer/generator, been in the various cellars but can't get into the house or moonlight suite. Any hints out there?

Review by gary

30 Jul 2010

Forget it, solved

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Comment by maya gray

10 Aug 2010

can someone tell me where to get the knife or how to get the shovel?

Comment by Larakin15

31 Aug 2010

I am quite stuck! Only got as far as getting into the Sunshine Suite and getting the lighter. SO have the lighter, collar, gun and newspaper but not sure where to go from here???

Comment by steve

31 Aug 2010

Can anybody give me a hint as to what to do next. I have the gun,news paper and collar. What is next? Seems everywhere is locked with no hint of a key or direction too go in. Help!

Comment by CJ592

31 Aug 2010

To Larakin.... have you got the small remote control from the sunshine suite (it was in the jacket in the wardrobe)

To Steve.... You have the dog collar, have you checked the kennel?

Comment by Larakin15

01 Sep 2010

CJ592 - worked it out - was trying to examine wardrobe without actually opening it first! Thanks

Comment by steve

01 Sep 2010

Hi CJ Thanks for the tip I have progressed a lot since but have become stuck and maybe a small hint will do it. I have the iron key but do not know where to go to use it. I have the unearthed the leather bag but cannot take it.Key or bag what next? Hint only please.

Comment by CJ592

02 Sep 2010

Trying to remember..... did you open the bag? or use it?

Review by Breeze

23 Sep 2010

well done :)
5/5

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Comment by steve

10 Nov 2010

Please help
I need to know how you use the shovel I have tried 'dig under tree', use shovel under tree', ' dig the ground' and umpteen variations. Any hint would be welcome. Thanks Steve

Comment by CJ592

11 Nov 2010

The use shovel on tree command is only activated after a certain progress point in the game. Have you been given any information about something being buried under the tree?

Comment by steve

12 Nov 2010

Hi Cj592
No I haven't thanks I'll look again I take its in the diary people are refering to.

Comment by steve

12 Nov 2010

Cj592 I'm stuck again I've found the dictaphone,rag, note, lit the fire to reveal shiny object, obviously I need a knife and I take it, its in the kitchen. OK where is what I need to read in order to use the shovel?
Cheers
Regards
Steve

Comment by CJ592

12 Nov 2010

Hi Steve. You need to get into the kitchen first. If you have lit the fire, you now need to put the fire out so you can get the shiny object.

Review by heidi

22 Nov 2010

I'm really enjoying the game but am stumped. I'm through the security gate but don't know how to enter the house. I've examined the bars on the window but am not sure what to do. I have gun, petrol can, collar, newspaper lighter and remote control in my inventory. Please help!

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Comment by CJ592

23 Nov 2010

Do you have the rope yet? YOu need to shoot the noose

Comment by heidi

24 Nov 2010

probably another dumb question but where is the noose? I've opened the trap door but can't go through it. Any more help would be very welcome. Thanks for replying quick. I really like the game btw!

Comment by heidi

24 Nov 2010

scrap that. i've just found the orchard! will be able to struggle on for a bit longer before begging for hints!

Review by Jocasta

05 Dec 2010

Hello - awesome game! These really bring back memories!

I must be beyond dumb though - I can't throw the cocktail at the end! I've left the lab, turned on the gas, lit the rag, freed Betsy, but typing 'throw' or 'use' with 'bottle' or 'molotov cocktail' or anything gets me nowhere! Help!

(Of course - I'm presuming it's the end!)

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Comment by CJ592

05 Dec 2010

I think throw molatov works, but what roon are you in? You have to leave the gass filled room first and do it from outside somewhere. Try that

Comment by giantpanda

09 Dec 2010

I've got all 4 chess pieces and placed them according to clues but nothing has happened.

Have I placed them wrong or do I need to do something else with the holes in the fountain?

Comment by giantpanda

09 Dec 2010

ignore me....I was having a blonde moment!

Review by giantpanda

09 Dec 2010

Yay, I've finished!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed it!!! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because at times it became a case of 'guess the verb'or 'guess which order I have to drop things/pick them up/use' before they work (i.e. to make the cocktail at the end). Also, I only knew to 'examine' because I've played other games where this has been spelt out for me.

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Comment by Ryan

28 Dec 2010

Where are the batteries?

Comment by CJ592

29 Dec 2010

Do you have a small battery operated item by some remote chance?

Comment by mysteryman1701

01 Jan 2011

Okay I am now totally stuck pleas no hints just answer how do I attach the rope to the trapdoor or how do you open the trap door pleas answer

Review by lee connor

02 Jan 2011

Awesome game haven't quite finished it take it i am missing a wine bottle to make the molatov cocktail?? mystery man its open or lift trapdoor tried for ages to get into it but you have to use the rope with the bars(come up when you examine window)

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Comment by mysteryman1701

03 Jan 2011

THANKS ALOT MAN YOU RULE

Comment by miranda

06 Jan 2011

Is there something special about the kennel? I have already killed the dog, mutilated the dog to find the iron key, stole the dead dog's collar, but when I look at the kennel and examine it, the door will slide open, but it won't let me "look inside kennel" once the door is open. Just wondering if I'm not using the verb correctly. Seems like there should be something to do with the kennel...

Comment by CJ592

06 Jan 2011

Nothing more about the kennel if you've already got the motel key from it

Review by Athonas

06 Jan 2011

A really great work..pretty similar to resident evil 1 :)

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Comment by tomany2

10 Apr 2011

I am Stuck... Last thing i got was the iron key, and all i have is the pawn and knight... any help?

Comment by tomany2

10 Apr 2011

LOL never mind, i spent all this time looking for a screwdriver, but than i figured it out ;)

Comment by Hannah

22 Apr 2011

Great game so far but I've been stuck for an hour.
Where do you use the iron key or the linen package?
and where do you find the screwdriver?

Comment by CJ592

23 Apr 2011

HI nhannah. THe iron key gets used in the last part of the game. THe linen package has to be opened (or unwrapped i think)

Comment by GZ

08 May 2011

Ok, I am clearly the slowest person on here. But seriously, I cannot shoot the dog. I keep trying, but apparently I haven't checked to see if there are bullets in the gun? I have looked everywhere for bullets, but there are none. I have typed every combination of "check" "gun" and "bullets" I can think of. Why would I have an empty gun? I want to play this game but can't even get past square one. Any help would be great.

Comment by GZ

08 May 2011

Honestly, I can't get over the fact that my gun is empty...why? Why do I have an empty gun and no bullets? How hard is it to check for bullets? Looking at it clearly doesn't work...not sure why. I hate that dog now. I can't wait to kill it, but you know, "[I ] haven't checked to see if there are any bullets in the gun." Pretty lame and ridiculous.

Comment by GZ

08 May 2011

Wow...really? I had to "examine" my gun, rather than just look at it. Facepalm. I will leave my comments up in case other challenged minds need assistance, despite the shame it will cause me for all eternity.

Review by maryliz

06 Jun 2011

that was good.. hahaha., Sir CJ592 thanks for all your help, i just finished the game, and it was fantastic..

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Comment by chelz666

06 Jul 2011

please help i feel so dumb i am at the begin cant get pas the dog have tried shoot dog and the examine gun and it doesnt work i feel like a idiot lol

Comment by CJ592

06 Jul 2011

OK. that should work. you've examined the gun and found you have six bullets. when you see the dog (there may be a pause) shoot dog will kill it. then you have a dead dog.

Cj

Comment by chelz666

07 Jul 2011

i dunno what i am doing wron i type examine the gun and it says "i can't see that here!" :( its not im my inventory if that helps ? lol im still stuck ....

this is what happens...

You are in the Motel's Office.
There is a wild dog here.
You can go south.
The motel office is bleak and grey. There is only a small desk and a computer terminal in here.
As you enter the room, you hear a growling coming from somewhere near the back.
As you venture in, a dog jumps out from behind a table and stands growling at you.

> shoot dog
You haven't checked to see if there are any bullets in the gun.

The growling dog, approaches you sowly, it's foaming mouth baring all it's teeth. You can tell by it's eyes that it means to do you harm.
> examine the gun
I can't see that here.



The dog pounces on you. In a panic you back out of the office and shut the door behind you.

Review by chelz666

07 Jul 2011

OMG i feeel sooooo stupid!!! i did it finally haha i didnt even have the gun how stupid am i lol liking this game so far its heaps fun :D

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Review by Lorna

08 Jul 2011

This will sound really stupid but how do i turn computer on?!!! :)

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Comment by CJ592

08 Jul 2011

Have you powered the generator?

Comment by Lorna

09 Jul 2011

yes, got there in the end, thanks cj :)

Review by Kristianstill

25 Jul 2011

So far so good. I may have to up the rating, if it keeps me focused.

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Comment by jaybee_bug

02 Aug 2011

Argh, ok, this is driving me nuts. Does anyone know where to get petrol to power this generator? I assume that's how I progress at this point. I have: gun, collar, newspaper, lighter, I've only been to the car park, garden, courtyard, office and sunshine suite.

Comment by CJ592

02 Aug 2011

did you check the wardrobe in the suite? there should be a remote control to open the jeep.

CJ

Comment by jaybee_bug

02 Aug 2011

OH! OK! My problem is I 'looked at' and 'examined' the wardrobe but I did not try 'open' until just now! Thanks so much! Am very new to text adventures, I'm liking this one so far.

Comment by ahsat

06 Aug 2011

Guess what?..I am stuck *blush*

I think I may need the diary next??

I have the pawn, knight, rag, batteries, iron key, knife, and cassette.

Comment by ahsat

06 Aug 2011

maybe the dictaphone is next?
do I need the watcher/plato reference?

Comment by ahsat

06 Aug 2011

NM! found the dictaphone! hehe moving on again

Review by ahsat

06 Aug 2011

sweet. I win

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Comment by Kristianstill

12 Aug 2011

I need your help - I am writing a teachers guide to Quest 5 (with Alex Warren's support).

I need to estimate the time required to 'WIN' the As Darkness Falls challenge.

Much appreciated.

Comment by CJ592

14 Aug 2011

I've never thought of it as a time trial challenge. But if you're asking for a number.... 19mins.
How fast have others done it in?

Comment by Hypergeek

31 Aug 2011

Ok, this is ridiculous, but I can't get the fuel into the generator. Aaargh! Help?

Comment by CJ592

31 Aug 2011

Have you tried "use A on B". It is the way I tend to put objects together.

CJ

Review by Hypergeek

03 Sep 2011

Pretty cool game, could've done with more zombie action.
But what happened to Henry?!! And a fair bit not explained. But all in all, very entertaining =)

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Comment by Chindu

21 Sep 2011

Awesome game. Keeps me up at night. But I'm having trouble getting into the Moonlight suite. I see people posting the same thing, but then immediately say that they've figured it out. It's super easy, isn't it? Figures.

Review by Chindu

22 Sep 2011

Oh. OH. oh, Ahaha. Got it. Finished. Amazing game.

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Comment by RedP

15 Nov 2011

Can anyone tell me where to find the diary and the dictaphone, I just can't work out what I've missed

Comment by CJ592

21 Nov 2011

Hi RedP. Have you got into the kitchen? Try getting something out of the corpses hand.

Comment by RedP

22 Nov 2011

I've done that, I've got the casette, I've just not got anything to play it on. I've not been in the moonlight suite yet

Comment by CJ592

24 Nov 2011

OK. then the dictaphone is on the bookcase in the study. You need to examine the bookcase

Review by RedP

25 Nov 2011

oh my god, how did I miss that?! thanks... I've played 3 text games now and this is definitley the best

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Review by dread_solomon

18 Dec 2011

My first text adventure... and an awesome one :) Could do with a bit more gore

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Comment by Jenders

07 Feb 2012

A really good game, but i am stuck, i dont understand how to put the chess peaces? I have all 4 but i cant figure it out. Pls help :)

Comment by Jessica

25 Mar 2012

How do I light the fire? I have everything I need but I can't figure out how to put them together to make a fire. Is there some note or something I have to find to figure it out? I have the bucket with the coal in it, the lighter, the newspaper soaked in petrol. What else do I need to do?!

Comment by Jo

26 Mar 2012

Where do you find the rope? I've read the comments above and can't seem to find the orchard? I assume that's different than the garden.

Comment by sarah

28 Mar 2012

Jessica, since you've already soaked the newspaper in petrol, to make the fire you need to do the following things in this order:
use bucket on fire
use newspaper on fire
use lighter on fire

That should work, ask again if it doesn't.

Comment by sarah

28 Mar 2012

Jo, the garden/orchard is to the east or west (can't remember which but there's only one direction available anyway) once you've gone through the main gate. You have to examine the tree you find there and then use the gun to shoot the noose down. Hope this helps.

Comment by Catalina

28 Mar 2012

I'm completely stuck - I've got the collar, newspaper, lighter, gun, rope and remote control and I've shot the dog and read the emails, but I can't get into the house. I've tied the rope to the bars - what do I do then? Also, sometimes it will say 'Game Over' out of nowhere, is that deliberate? I like the game though :)

Comment by Rahul Pradhan

28 Mar 2012

Catalina, LIFT TRAP DOOR and then light the newspaper using petrol and lighter. Hope this helps..... I know how frustrating it is to be stuck....

Comment by Catalina

29 Mar 2012

I just opened the trap door and was wondering where you went from there, thanks!

Comment by sarah

29 Mar 2012

Catalina, if you have already tied the rope to the broken bar on the window you just need to type 'down' or just 'd'. When you get into the cellar type 'use lighter' and you'll be able to look around. Hope this helps.

Comment by Jacqui

01 Apr 2012

What's the password for the computer?
I know it has something to do with the dog from reading the comments, but what's the dog's name?
I've tried betsy a bizzilion times :/

Please help!

Comment by sarah

01 Apr 2012

Jacqui, you're right, you do need the dog's name for the password, look at and examine the dog's collar and it will give you the answer you need. Hope this helps.

Comment by Jacqui

02 Apr 2012

Thanks! I was examining the collar rather than 'looking at' it.

How do I get the hand of the corpse open? And am I meant to be in the moonlight suite yet?

Comment by sarah

02 Apr 2012

Jacqui, you need to examine the sink and use what you find there on the corpse's fist, what you find there will lead you to the key for the Moonlight suite. Just ask if you get stuck again.

Review by Jacqui

03 Apr 2012

Thanks for your help Sarah!

That was great :)

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Comment by Lotte

18 Apr 2012

It won't let me use the knife with the diary to locate the bishop! I've done everything I can think of - HELP!!!

Comment by Lotte

18 Apr 2012

Do I need to do something else first - it keeps telling me that there is no reason to do that at the moment?!

Comment by sarah

18 Apr 2012

Lotte, you need to use the metal detector on the diary before you can use the knife on it to get the bishop. If you haven't already got the metal detector you need to open the safe behind the painting in the dining room. Make sure you 'use knife on diary' while in the Moonlight Suite as, due to a small glitch, the bishop won't appear anywhere else.

Comment by Lotte

19 Apr 2012

Many thanks Sarah - never thought of that, doh! Hope the ending is worth all this effort!! So far so good though :))

Review by Lotte

19 Apr 2012

Finished!!!! Didn't think much to the ending - a bit rushed I thought - but still really fun to play. Great game!

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