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The Lurking Horror Hints

What do I do in this circle?

  • 1 of 12: Obviously, these kind of circles aren't very good.
  • 2 of 12: So, you'll want to get out.
  • 3 of 12: One good way to screw up things for the professor would be to break the line.
  • 4 of 12: So, break the line with the knife.
  • 5 of 12: If you don't have a knife, you're stuck.  Reload a game.
  • 6 of 12: Once you break the circle, you better find somewhere to hide!
  • 7 of 12: Running away won't do it, though.
  • 8 of 12: Look for a good hiding place.
  • 9 of 12: Check underneath the bench.
  • 10 of 12: Move it, and go into the trapdoor.
  • 11 of 12: Wait in there until the calamity up above ends.
  • 12 of 12: Then, go back up and get the Hyrax ring and the vat.