I'm playing on a PC that gives me a full screen when exploring but doesn't give me a proper screen for the tools and items for closeups s. It's enlarged and the cursor has to reach ABOVE the tools to examine items or get a tool so need some hints

A) I went to the attic and Michael kept saying that there was a lot of useless stuff. TRUE?

B) I explored the grounds and of course EVERYTHING is locked. Should I look in the house for keys?

C) I looked in the exhibit hall. A Mask is missing from the display case. Normal?

D) The basement is locked. Will I need to get in there or is this a red herring?

E) Found the
When I played earlier and didn't find this, I left the room and Mike said that he felt as if he was missing something. Went back and found the "thing".

If I leave a room and don't find everything, will he always say that. Cos if he does THAT will be a huge help. (yup hints are turned on)

Must say even with a wonky PC, this game is creepy and fun

A. False.
B. Best to check everything inside the house first. The keys can be found in the house.
A key can also be found inside the house for a building outside.
Then some buildings have keys that can be used for the house and other buildings.
C. There is a mask that is important there but you have to find it first.
D. Oh yes - go there.
E. After you see the safe, the combination will be told to you.

Can't remember if the hint is always like that.
Have fun!

Thanks Mags
Just figured out that I have to use the magnifying glass in the toolbar to examine stuff

Found the basement keys. CREEPY

Thanks

That is a scary basement. More to come there.

AWWWww geeeee THANKS MAGS

Ok Still October 12 but now it's getting late.
Explored more of the house and grounds but used the magnifying glass in the toolbox to examine things more closely

Found the news article in attic and read about the maid having proof via a picture that the police now have. Also in attic found a music box and played it. Found pictures in another chest close to the window

Also found the letter written in Italian.

Rest of toolbox contains: house/basement/car keys, pen/pencil, envelope, shovel, matches, lantern, stethescope, cleaning rag, knife

I'm a bit worried cos I can't find candles, (the realtor Jerry, I think, suggested this) haven't found oil for the lantern AND it's getting dark (3 pm)

Electrician showed up but I missed him (I looked in the mailbox)

Found the garage/shed, mausoleum, chapel, and the greenhouse/conservatory. All locked.

The exhibit hall has a large display case of tusks. I found out that

Checked the fireplaces and am not allowed to light the one loaded with wood

found a "little stove" in one of the rooms but I'm not allowed to use it yet.

Found a room with a locked door that has a key jammed in it. Tried the pencil thing but pencil's too big.

Could use a hint for the oil.

BTW Spoke to his assistant too

If you've had a look around for candles and oil without success, call Jerry back -- he'll be able to help.

Well I called him. Nice guy. Offered to drive me into town since the car battery died. Something about leaving the lights on... stupid me

Stuck in a house that's getting darker by the hour It's 6 pm

I have a letter to mail to Barbara (need to translate), no food apparently, no oil, no candles

Did manage to find a newspaper underneath a stairwell. Tried to light a fire but apparently not cold enough.

Tried to call everyone back. busy tone or "I've bothered Barbara enough"

I can't call Ned, Bess or George...

Should I explore more. Apparently I'm "not tired" cos it's too early to "go to bed"

AND NO WAY AM I GOING TO THE BASEMENT (I don't have to right now, do I?)

HAAAAAALPPPP!

If you spoke to Jerry he should have mentioned a date relating to the previous inhabitants.

Maybe those old newspapers in the attic will have some more information?

I remember him talking a bit about the previous owners but a date?
I'll check the journal and see if it's in there ...

And check the papers again.

The attic is starting to give me the goosebumps

Let us know how you get on!

Went back to the attic and re-read the papers.
Noted the date as 25 May 63

Nothing in the journal about a a date of the murder.

Investigated the exhibit hall and for the first time am hearing drums when I looked at the necklace with the tooth

Tried to call again and busy

NEED A MAJOR HINT because it's still 6 pm
Havent' really found anything and the game is giving me the creeps

Have you read *both* diaries? There's one in the study desk, and the other is on the table in the living room. Be sure to have examined both.

Here's what the walkthrough says:

Click on the newspaper, click on the words below the screen (to look for worthwhile news on May, 1963) and read the 25th May, 1963 newspaper. Learn about the accusation of Eva Mariani, the maid that James murdered Catherine Blackwood.
Go down the stairs. It's time to go to bed.

After that, go to your room and click on the bed.

Hope that does the trick.

Ok after running around in circles for another 1 1/2 hours I cried "uncle" and looked at the WT (thanks Mags )

YUP... DUH MOMENT!!!!!



The letter in Italian: As I stated earlier, I'm having an issue with the cursor being above the items when I'm in closeup.

I've had the nightmare and am happy to say that I'll be exploring the house AGAIN because of the rain!


And in the words of some famous guy whose name I can't spell
I'LL BE BAAAAACK

See you later then - in the meantime, enjoy the rain and be afraid, very afraid.

HEY! I GOT INTO THE

Now a bit of a problem
It's 1 pm
The exhibit hall!
There is something behind the display case. I can't move the case. The wheels are jammed up.

I oiled them and tried to get the case to move. It won't budge
I tried the knife in case something got stuck but he's afraid to cut himself
I tried to hammer the wheels
I use the boring tool to remove any gunk that might be there
Haven't tried cleaning the wheels with the rag
(BTW I put the

Am freaking out cos I can hear drums

Like I stated earlier, my cursor is a bit wonky on the closeups so I might've missed something.

When I enter the room Michael states that he needs to investigate further.

Should I explore the house for a special tool?
And yes Mags, I'ma FREAKING OUT!

Did you use the oil can on both wheels?

Then pull the cabinet using the metal bar.

hmmmmm I think so BUT I'll try again
Like I said I might've missed it cos of wonky cursor

BTW I sued the oil earlier and he said it didn't need to be oiled.

If I DID oil both wheels, should it move?


THANKS!

Hope you caught my edit regarding pulling on the metal bar.

nope I missed it

Did you catch MY edit on the "both wheels oiled?

The cabinet should move if you use the metal bar to drag it to one side.

ok I'll try it thanks
oil both wheels then give the bar a pull

Good luck.

Got to Monday Day 3 and it's 10 o clock!

But am ROYALLY STUCK... AGAIN!

NEVER MIND
i just had to try the

Glad you got through.

Monday 1pm
1) I've opened the locked drawer in the study's desk and found a box
i was able to open the box but found nothing except the center piece of wood can move

What type of puzzle is this so that I can figure out how to approach it?

2) Also will I ever get into the chapel?

3) ALSO AGAIN I found the photo that the police are suppose to have but aren't there suppose to be other photos with it?



Thanks