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The Longest Journey Hints

How do I get down the hole in the ground?

  • 1 of 7: You need to climb down.
  • 2 of 7: What do professionals use to climb?
  • 3 of 7: Ropes.  You need a rope.
  • 4 of 7: Now you have to attach it to something.
  • 5 of 7: Something solid.
  • 6 of 7: The tree!
  • 7 of 7: Climb down by clicking on the hole after using the rope on the tree.