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The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Hints
How can I get the Sub-Atomic Plotter?
1 of 9: Flip the switch on the glass case (you DO have the Babel Fish, right?).
2 of 9: Jot down the required word of the horrible poetry you'll need.
3 of 9: Collect your stuff until the guards come to cart you away.
4 of 9: Listen to the first verse of the captain's poetry with enjoyment.
5 of 9: Type ENJOY POETRY to show your enjoyment (smiling doesn't work).
6 of 9: Listen to the second verse of the poetry, jot down the word needed.
7 of 9: Type the word into keyboard of the glass case, and open it.
8 of 9: Use the command: TYPE "FRIPPING" or whatever the word is.
9 of 9: Get the plotter. (Your load may need to be put into pockets, and things).
