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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey Hints

What should I do about the spiders down here?

  • 1 of 6: You already know that it's not good to get spotted by these mechanical spiders.
  • 2 of 6: Fortunately, the one patrolling down in the core is not very bright.
  • 3 of 6: It walks in the same pattern counterclockwise around the core (e.g., from left to right as you're first facing when you enter this area).
  • 4 of 6: As long as you walk in the same direction, you generally won't cross its path, and thus, will always be safe.  Just be careful to start sneaking rather than walking when you get too close -- or else it will hear you.  You can also turn around and walk clockwise around the core, but don't go too far, or else there's a chance you'll meet the spider coming the other way.  Sticking to a counterclockwise path yourself may be a bit slower, but it comes with less risk of getting caught.
  • 5 of 6: If you'd like, you can duck into an office or hide in a space on the outer wall (look for the action icon) as you see a spider coming.  That option may make it safer to walk around the circle clockwise, although you still need to make sure the spider doesn't see you before you see it first.
  • 6 of 6: Eventually, you will be able to disable the spider as a nice side effect of solving another puzzle.  That will be covered in the appropriate hints later.