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Dark Fall Hints

Is there a very secret place?

  • 1 of 23: At the end of the game, when you feel you are ready, look for this place.
  • 2 of 23: You will not be able to find this place without technical help.
  • 3 of 23: You will need to use Nigel's computer to help.
  • 4 of 23: The computer is protected with a password.  Can you guess it?
  • 5 of 23: Clues are nearby, but you may need some outside help.
  • 6 of 23: Read all the notes on the bulletin boards.
  • 7 of 23: You will learn that the password is Nigel's favorite take out food.
  • 8 of 23: Did you notice Chinese food containers around?  There is a menu for a Chinese restaurant on the bulletin board.
  • 9 of 23: The menu has a phone number on it.  Nigel's phone is next to the computer.
  • 10 of 23: Try phoning the Chinese takeout number, even though  it is late.
  • 11 of 23: You learn that the automatic reorder is set to number 15.
  • 12 of 23: Refer back to the menu, number 15 is called chicky chow.
  • 13 of 23: Try that on the computer, and you are in.
  • 14 of 23: Use the far right camera, and you will see that you can supply four numbers to control the scan.
  • 15 of 23: Have you seen numbers like this before?
  • 16 of 23: Try looking in the third floor bathroom.
  • 17 of 23: The mirror can tip.
  • 18 of 23: If you tip the mirror just right, the proper settings will appear on the bathroom wall.
  • 19 of 23: Copy these down, and enter them into the scanner.
  • 20 of 23: The location of the secret area in the basement is revealed, you can find it now.
  • 21 of 23: To go further in the secret spot, you need a key of sorts.
  • 22 of 23: Have you been in the darkroom?
  • 23 of 23: There is a key or wrench of some sort that will help you to force open the door to the trials.