Im having a problem with one of the puzzles, i need to choose letters to come up with an answer that Watson found at the hospital. this game is being run on Vista. I can't see any letters, I've right clicked the shortcut and chose "Run as Administrator" but the computer can't find the disc. I'm very bad at working out computer problems, so if anyone can help me, I'd really appreciate it.

Jen

I think this is more of a Hints problem -- a matter of figuring out how to work the interface that lets you see the letters. I can't remember exactly how I did it when I played the game. I'll move this over to Hints.

Sorry for the trip around the forums.

Let's try working on making your resolution smaller - please play with the options to see if you can make the screen smaller.
Also best to replay that puzzle and be sure that you have selected the correct 2 documents. Verify by checking the tabs at top left page.

I went through all the resolutions and still had the same problem with no letters to solve the puzzle. I was sent what looks like a gif of Watson but neither me nor my husband know what to do with it. I did select the correct documents using the WT

Jen

This walkthrough is in German - look at all the pictures and follow them - see if that works for you - click here.

Okay, got it, let's see if it works. Thanks for the info and I'll let you know the results

Jen

I got it!! Apparently I didn't choose the animals in the documents. I finally got through. and even without the German WT Thanks so much!!!

Jen

Phew! Glad you finally found what was holding you back.

Enjoy the rest of the game now.

sorry I was such a pain in the behind

You weren't a pain. It's wonderful when a seemingly insolvable problem gets resolved eventually.

I haven't played this game in quite a while, but now I am and I'm trying to make the ellipse on the map but the compass isn't picking up for me. Is there a secret to pick it up that I don't know about?

Jen

Hi Jen,

Try using the wooden compass here rather than the metal one. The wooden one has a completely different shape.

I chose the wood compass and no go. My game is being stubborn.

Jen

You're not able to pick it up? Did Holmes ask you to draw the ellipsis yet? He will always confirm after each stage of the puzzle is completed correctly. What items are you able to pick up from bottom right? See if you are able to erase any of the connecting lines, or move any of the victim icons - if you can, then it is incorrectly placed.

He talked to me after I put the 2 lines on the map. I don't remember if he asked about the ellipsis. I have a hard time remembering things


Jen

No problem - Click on the question mark icon at top right of the map, that'll tell you what you need to do next. See if it mentions the ellipsis, or if it's still at an earlier stage of the puzzle.

The question mark just says to draw a line from Dutfields to Mitre's square and when I click on holmes, he says the same thing. What now?

Jen

Erase the line you currently have drawn connecting those two points, and carefully redraw it. Double check that you are connecting the correct areas - hover your cursor over each location to check that they are Dutfields Yard and Mitre Square. When the line is correctly drawn, Holmes will say so, then tell you what you have to do next.

I tried to erase the line, but the game wouldn't let me. I have no clue why

You may need to click and drag the eraser down the drawn line to remove it. Simply clicking the eraser on the line might not be enough to do the job.

I tried to drag the eraser down and it didn't work. what now?

I'd suggest going back to a saved game before attempting the map puzzle, and replaying through. Hopefully that will unstick you.

That's my problem. I have a bad habit of overwriting saved games

I sent you a saved game either before or after this puzzle.

I'm stupid. Where is the saved game?