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The Watchmaker Hints
How can I develop the photographic plates?
1 of 8: You need to get them developed.
2 of 8: Perhaps someone else in the game can help you.
3 of 8: One character seems to show a keen interest in photography.
4 of 8: Take the plates to Anderson at the bar. He'll go develop them.
5 of 8: Now, go take care of other things in the game (to progress the clock) and check back occasionally to see if he's finished.
6 of 8: He should be done around 7:00 PM.
7 of 8: Notice the photo plan... it should help you out at a key point in the game.
8 of 8: In particular, it will help you out once you get to the clock tower.
