I am locked or trapped in what appears to be a cockpit. Does anyone know how I get out?

Nevermind, I figured it out.

Johnboy,

Ingie

Ingie its really a lot of fun and real cutezy! But its definitely very platform. I am using the mouse and keyboard and it's not that bad however Ive heard its a lot easier with a game pad. I ve bought so many gamepads for my computer throughout the years and never could get used to them, always go back to keyboard. I want to know how many tries it takes you. It took me about 10 tries to get it.

Hi Johnboy,

Ingie

Stuck again. I cant figure out how to swing from pipe to pipe. When I let go I drop down instead of going forward to grap the next pipe.

I just remembered that Psychonauts is on tomorrows agenda.

Hopefully I will have figured it out by then.

Got it!

Johnboy,

I am now on the scavenger hunt and have 16 items to collect to raise my rank. I have been roaming around for 30 minutes and have not found 1 item yet. This game is just too cute. Im having a blast.

Ingie I am in the second level. I think its called Psychic Camp.

Ingie heres a WT I found.

http://www.lunabean.com/guides/psychonauts_guide.php

I'm laughing at myself, it's actually "basic braining" I'm in..I'm still getting past the "excess baggage" area..shows you how far I have to go

I have the Strategy Guide, looked for your pipes, doesn't say much except avoid the torch..like you wouldn't know that part.

Ingie

There are also cheats... Just say the word and I will point you in the right direction.

Rusty

Well Ingie, I only found 2 of the scavenger hunt items and finally found my way to the lab where I start more training. I suppose I can go back later to find the items to raise my rank. There are travel ports that let you go back and forth to worlds you have already visited. There are so many things to grab in this game and a lot of the items I just could not figure how to get to them. And I also need to figure out how to deal with large beasts. Punching them does not seem to do any good and its the only defense I have at the moment, that I know of. Well Ill just have to wait for you to catch up tomorrow. I am through for the night so I wont play any more until tomorrow night. Maybe by then you will be close or ahead of me.

It's going to get my full attention, I'm ready for it, been reading a bit more about it..and plan on reading some more now ... too tired to play WoW ..
So, I'll be trying to prepare for battle tomorrow..
can't wait, this game is really cute.
Naughty monky trying to bewitch us..stay tight with that link, I'll probably be searching for it.

Ingie

If you don't know how to defeat something or what to do next use your bacon

Also, some items, such as Psi cards and scavenger hunt items can not be reached until you learn new spells that will help you get to them.

I am pretty far along in the game so give me a yell if you need some help.

Kim

Thanks Kim. You've answered some very important questions. I really need to sit back and read the manual instead of refering to it when I get stuck. I am so hardheaded.

Thanks Kim,

Johnboy,

Ingie

I am at the punch bowl I guess it's called with the 2 cheerleaders..what's the clue to staying centered on the target? With each jump I'm off the yellow target area and can't get back on fast enough and get set to face the new thing to blow up.
any suggestions??

I loved the mine fields and the bouncing nets..

Also, I can't figure out how to start a new game.
I wanted to start over since my controls are a bit better now or I should say I'm a bit better at the controls.

And...for those that didn't know..you can save at any time. There are spots that are automatic for you, when you complete a task, that way, if you're really into the game, you won't have to worry about forgetting to save and having to start over if you mess up the next section..
Got the kid through the mind fields, and I loved the flag pole idea, very good!

Ingie

Punch Bowl? Am I missing something? I remember my encounter with the cheerleaders up on that platform thingie. I was cracking up making them do more cheers for Raz. They were too cutez! Did you do the punch game yet?

Oh! Centered on what target? I must have passed that up. Cause I dont remember having to stay centerd on any target except for the one to start the punch game, and once it starts you dont need to be on the target anymore.

You have to jump and then hit it kind of at the same time - this gives you a power punch.

To start a new game use the space bar - not the game pad (well, I couldn't figure it out on a gamepad), have Raz run over the brain and there will be 3 doors - New, etc.

I kept running through the mine fields too fast and kept blowing up. This first level is a great place to practice all the moves you're going to need to use later on.

Kim

Sorry Johnboy, that area where the cheerleaders are..you jump and punch..I didn't know I should be running at the target guys, thought I had to stand on the yellow spot and I not getting anywhere fast with that.

Kim,
many thanks for knowing what I meant..
and for letting me know how to start a new game.
It's the little things I am finding difficult..

Ingie

Edit Here: Thanks Kim, I got through the area, much easier than what I was trying to do, took a little trip with the transport guy, is he cute or what? Now I'm dodging bullets..from some kind of gun, knocking down walls as I go..this game is cute..

When I first started the game and this part I didn't realize that you could punch objects for arrowheads and health. In the area you are currently in you can punch the snowmen and clumps of snow to get objects. It's also funny to try talking to the animals like the bunnies in this area.

Didn't try to talk to the animals, but I found health that big blue + in the clumps of snow..
I'm now throught cannon(that was a cannon shooting at me!?) and in the next section.
Where you at Johnboy?

Ingie

I just went through the brain tumbler experience in Sashas underground lab. I met up with a creature and I was pulled back into the lab by Sasha. I asked how to kill it and was told I need some sort of permit from general somebody to continue on that quest and must say Ive been lost since then. I obviously need to board the tram and backtrack to find the general to get the permit. I dont remember who he is or where he is. If hes the guy with the pear shaped head in the beginning of the game at the camp, which is who I thought it was, I saw him and he said nothing about a permit.
Kim, A clue please. I am really trying not to use the WT.

Ingie, How many tries did it take you to get through that punch game?

Well I have to tell you all..this game has got me hooked.
I played it this morning and didn't want to stop.
Oh Johnboy, that punch thing..until Kim said I could walk toward the things popping up I was horrible. I kept thinking I had to jump back on the circle I did that over and over and over..came on here, posted help please. Got the answer went back and about 5 or 6 tries.
I started over on another game..Realized I went through the kids cabin area too fast, missed a lot.
Found a bunch of arrowheads, PSI cards and a lot of stuff to prepare for what's ahead like the bouncing nets-don't you love those things? and
swinging on a limb...overhearing conversations,
and opening the "johnny" door..
Anyway, I went on back in the brain of the warts..what a toad he is..and was able to do much better..got the figments this time, did the punch in 2 tries..went through the gunfire and got the snowmen..and clumps for the mental health..lots of it.
I stopped at the pole swinging wall. Didn't have a bit of problem first time, this time..can't figure it out so I stopped for a bit.
This game is addicting..and darn cute.
I love the little girl with the nightmares..
and I got the little boy through the minefield this time..last time I didn't think I'd ever get him there.
It really helped just taking my time in the camp area before heading into the brain.
Know Kim will send you the help you need..
I'll catch up at some point, maybe

Ingie

I really must get this game!

Rusty