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Myst Hints

How do I open the door with the five sliders next to it?

  • 1 of 7: Remember that everything in this age is controlled by sound.
  • 2 of 7: One of the devices here is designed to give you the sound combination.
  • 3 of 7: It's the giant tower -- see the previous question for more help.
  • 4 of 7: The sounds you need are given in the next clue.
  • 5 of 7: From left to right, pick the sounds associated with the crystals, the waterfall, the wind tunnel, the molten rock, and the clock.
  • 6 of 7: Roughly, you need to place the sliders (in order from left to right) near the middle position, at the bottom, at the top, just below the middle, and a one notch under the previous slider.
  • 7 of 7: Press the button to gain entrance into the room.