How to change Orb of Kybernesis

[Pelador]

Been wandering around the Selene floors and it seems my only way to progress is to change my orb to a D or C from it's default of ) but I don't know how to do it without the Hourglass.

[Paladin]

Somewhere on floor four is a text about the forest mage in the last quarter moon

the library has a text about the moon schedule

"C" Last Quarter of the 16th Day

the mage is on floor 1 in the party area

the mage has the hourglass

[githyanki13]

where is this mage you speak of? i researched all of floor 1-4 that i could access. I have the orb and bird care and have checked every square i can access and have found nothing.

[githyanki13]

maybe im stuck somewhere before the advice you gave to the OP im not sure i have seen anything other than the kings words about the Orb.

[nftyw]

If you choose to equip items on the character carrying the Orb, it will ask if you want to invoke its SP power. Doing so advances the moon phase on it, which allows you access to more areas and places.

[ultimatecalibur]

The Orb will change phase each time the SP is activated transitioning through {Blank} ) D 0 C ( before despawning. You can get a new copy of the orb after it despawns by fighting the boss you previously fought to get it.

After getting the Orb and learning how to use it, you can visit an NPC by the fountain on 1F during C phase to get another object, the hourglass. Each use of the SP of the hourglass causes the orb to transition in reverse ( C 0 D ) {Blank}. The hourglass can be used 7 times before it despawns and you will need to return to the NPC during C phase to get another one.

[Lord Marcus]

Originally posted by ultimatecalibur:

After getting the Orb and learning how to use it,

How do you cycle the Orb to gain access to the Vault and its' five doors? I got to the 4th door and then both the Orb and Hourglasss disappeared

[nftyw]

It feels like the Hourglass has just enough uses to get you thru the puzzle if used correctly. Get a fresh Orb, use it to get a a fresh Hourglass, toss the worn out Orb and get a new one, and then head over to the vault doors.

[Lord Marcus]

Originally posted by nftyw:

It feels like the Hourglass has just enough uses to get you thru the puzzle if used correctly. Get a fresh Orb, use it to get a a fresh Hourglass, toss the worn out Orb and get a new one, and then head over to the vault doors.

So you go from D (which is required to get you to B4F) to O then back to D then ( what comes after that? something to do with New Moon (which symbol is that?) and 8 o'clock door (which symbol is that?) and then ) ?

[ultimatecalibur]

Originally posted by Lord Marcus:

So you go from D (which is required to get you to B4F) to O then back to D then ( what comes after that? something to do with New Moon (which symbol is that?) and 8 o'clock door (which symbol is that?) and then ) ?

New moon is the default {Blank} form. 8 o'clock Door is referring to the position on an analog clock face using the supplied 12 as a point of reference, after that is using a Silver Mace as a Key to enter the Bronze Door and then finally going through the last door in ) phase.

[githyanki13]

anyone got help for what to do with Johnny the rat i found? i thought i could use it to get the cat but no such luck, i'm stuck. I got the prisoners message about the vault but i have no idea where it is. Edit i got the Cat.

[Lord Marcus]

The vault is on F4, there is also a rabbit, a duck and a frog to rescue, you need a birdcage for each one.

[zoomnt2]

Okay i'm slow here, fresh hour glass fresh orb. have to use one to get set to D to get through to fourth floor. then you can use ore to get to O door then Hourglass back on to D now you set to ( three back or Three forward and at this point i lose the orb I just not figuring out how to get enough clicks to get into the clock room. is there some way to recharge or reset either hourglass or orb? So what am i missing I guess i'm just dumb here. it seems like i'm missing the pattern. so will someone tell how to do this please i'm just stuck.
I've been beating my head against the wall getting frustrated. thanks for any assistance.

[ultimatecalibur]

Originally posted by zoomnt2:

Okay i'm slow here, fresh hour glass fresh orb. have to use one to get set to D to get through to fourth floor. then you can use ore to get to O door then Hourglass back on to D now you set to ( three back or Three forward and at this point i lose the orb I just not figuring out how to get enough clicks to get into the clock room. is there some way to recharge or reset either hourglass or orb? So what am i missing I guess i'm just dumb here. it seems like i'm missing the pattern. so will someone tell how to do this please i'm just stuck.
I've been beating my head against the wall getting frustrated. thanks for any assistance.

• You start the section with the Orb in O phase
  
• Use the Hourglass' SP once to set it to D phase. (6 hourglass uses remaining)
  
• Use the Orb's SP 3 times to set it to (
  
• Use the Hourglass' SP 5 times to set it to {Blank} (1 hourglass use remaining)
  
• Pass through the 8 o'clock door
  
• use the Orb's SP once to set it to )
  
• Pass through he Bronze Door with a Silver Mace

[zoomnt2]

thank you very much