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Anachronox Hints
Opposite and opposite...
1 of 9: There are 6 symbols permanently placed on the pillars in the center of the room, and 6 holes where you can place blocks underneath those symbols. You can put any of the 12 blocks located around the room in those holes.
2 of 9: The pillars are in 3 facing pairs, so there is a hole underneath each symbol and a hole across from it.
3 of 9: Notice how the instructions talk about the "other side."
4 of 9: They also talk about opposites.
5 of 9: That means you need to match up each symbol with its opposite block.
6 of 9: More specifically, if you have a white-on-black symbol on the pillar, look for the black-on-white block with the same symbol.
7 of 9: And that block needs to go on the other side.
8 of 9: Put the matching block in the hole in the facing pillar. For example, if the pillar on your left has a white-on-black star, a black-on-white star block should go in the hole on the pillar to your right.
9 of 9: Place all 6 symbols in their proper holes, and the path to the next room will open.
