Either the footprints bug has not been fixed properly or it is impossible to not walk in the puddle (ENDING SPOILERS)

[BadLamprey]

I kept getting that damn size 7 comment, even when I stayed as far away from the blood as it is possible to be and still get the ice pick.

My only guess is that the prior "footprints" bug fix has only fixed the GRAPHICAL footprints, and not whatever variable the game uses to tell if you've walked in the blood, so you still get the size 7 comment even if you never got near the puddle.

It's a particular point of frustration bc I'm trying for a "perfect" ending, and I can't tell if the devs intended that to be impossible or if I just haven't found the right combination yet or if it's bugged. It sure SEEMS like stepping in the blood is the only thing I'm doing "wrong" at this point.

[vaultdweller94]

You have no choice but to step in a bit of blood to get to the ice machine (even if you don't step in the big pool of blood, you have to step in the blood trail left by Hector in the corridor), so there is nothing you can do to change that dialogue line. But anyway that line does not affect the ending whatsoever.

If you're trying to get a particular ending, I can help guide you towards it.

[BadLamprey]

Seems like a weird design decision. Because when it comes up in the interview it sure SOUNDS like something you were supposed to have found a way around. But unless there's another tool to open the fuse box, you have no choice but to step in the blood. Despite all the guides and steam forum advice telling you to avoid doing that.

I'm trying to: keep paul, marcella, anne AND sophie entirely out of jail. I'm not sure if it's doable though, because even throwing away the bare minimum of incriminating items, sophie still has to touch suitcases and safes such that you can't throw away, which would mean there's always going to be fingerprints. The method described in the one guide here on steam does not work. And it also seems to think you can avoid stepping in the blood.

[vaultdweller94]

The guides were not made by anyone on the game's development team, so there are a few inaccuracies.

To insure Paul, Anne and Marcela's freedom, while also preventing Sophie from getting arrested for obstruction of justice, you have to throw away all of the incriminating evidence that points towards Paul, Anne and Marcela, including three clues that can only be found after leaving the 5th floor for the last time. HOWEVER, you have to leave a few clues about Paul's mental heath or Anne and Marcela's sexuality. This will ensure that during the police interrogation, Maurice will focus on their "deviant ways" and not suspect Sophie of proof tampering. While Paul, Anne and Marcela will initially get arrested, they will be released in the final 2D sequence due to lack of proof (or S.W. will be arrested instead).

[BadLamprey]

Originally posted by vaultdweller94:

The guides were not made by anyone on the game's development team, so there are a few inaccuracies.

To insure Paul, Anne and Marcela's freedom, while also preventing Sophie from getting arrested for obstruction of justice, you have to throw away all of the incriminating evidence that points towards Paul, Anne and Marcela, including three clues that can only be found after leaving the 5th floor for the last time. HOWEVER, you have to leave a few clues about Paul's mental heath or Anne and Marcela's sexuality. This will ensure that during the police interrogation, Maurice will focus on their "deviant ways" and not suspect Sophie of proof tampering. While Paul, Anne and Marcela will initially get arrested, they will be released in the final 2D sequence due to lack of proof (or S.W. will be arrested instead).

Yeah I'm gonna need a list of exactly what to throw away and what not to. Flailing around for it is kinda ruining my enjoyment of the game and I'm not convinced what I'm trying to do is even possible.

[LeenaHexTTV]

I think even if you don't step in the blood you still get the comment, I'm not sure if it is possible yet to not get caught interfering when getting the 'good' ending. Although you can still get all achievements if Sophie gets caught tampering with things. I made a video guide on that.

[DanceSmokeSmile]

Originally posted by vaultdweller94:

The guides were not made by anyone on the game's development team, so there are a few inaccuracies.

To insure Paul, Anne and Marcela's freedom, while also preventing Sophie from getting arrested for obstruction of justice, you have to throw away all of the incriminating evidence that points towards Paul, Anne and Marcela, including three clues that can only be found after leaving the 5th floor for the last time. HOWEVER, you have to leave a few clues about Paul's mental heath or Anne and Marcela's sexuality. This will ensure that during the police interrogation, Maurice will focus on their "deviant ways" and not suspect Sophie of proof tampering. While Paul, Anne and Marcela will initially get arrested, they will be released in the final 2D sequence due to lack of proof (or S.W. will be arrested instead).

What things should I leave? I wanna get S.W arrested instead, haha. And what are the 3 clues/where do I find them?

[DanceSmokeSmile]

Originally posted by BadLamprey:

Originally posted by vaultdweller94:

The guides were not made by anyone on the game's development team, so there are a few inaccuracies.

To insure Paul, Anne and Marcela's freedom, while also preventing Sophie from getting arrested for obstruction of justice, you have to throw away all of the incriminating evidence that points towards Paul, Anne and Marcela, including three clues that can only be found after leaving the 5th floor for the last time. HOWEVER, you have to leave a few clues about Paul's mental heath or Anne and Marcela's sexuality. This will ensure that during the police interrogation, Maurice will focus on their "deviant ways" and not suspect Sophie of proof tampering. While Paul, Anne and Marcela will initially get arrested, they will be released in the final 2D sequence due to lack of proof (or S.W. will be arrested instead).

Yeah I'm gonna need a list of exactly what to throw away and what not to. Flailing around for it is kinda ruining my enjoyment of the game and I'm not convinced what I'm trying to do is even possible.

I need that too, it's do frustrating just checking what works, and what doesn't, there's too many variables to just test it out time and time again

[vaultdweller94]

If it's easier for you, just throw away everything, then tell the police about Paul, Anne and Marcela's secrets anyway. They will get arrested initially, but if you've told the detective about S.W., they will be released and S.W. will be charged with the crime.

[DanceSmokeSmile]

Originally posted by vaultdweller94:

If it's easier for you, just throw away everything, then tell the police about Paul, Anne and Marcela's secrets anyway. They will get arrested initially, but if you've told the detective about S.W., they will be released and S.W. will be charged with the crime.

Thanks!

[Number1NoPickle]

I've concluded it's impossible to not step in the blood. I've tried it every which way and to read the document at the back of the freezer you have to step in it.

[sylviakotulla]

How can I tell the police about S.W. ? I never had an option for that. Plus, no way to grab the diary at the ice box without stepping into the blood pool. We shouldn't walk into that, but... how else can we get it? Or destroy it?

[ledkit]

I used the same save and first time I did not get any comment from police and second time I did get it, even though I never stepped foot anywhere near the ise machine between first and second ending. Looks like this trigger is porperly busted.