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Ask the Author

If you have questions about a puzzle that aren't answered anywhere in these hints, you may contact the author.

Is there any way to lower the drawbridges in the courtyard?
  • 1 of 4: Yes.
  • 2 of 4: But not now.
  • 3 of 4: You won't lower all of the drawbridges until much later in the game.
  • 4 of 4: Try the hints for the two Symmetry stages if you want to know how and when you can lower the drawbridges.