train tunnels

[KPN]

hi, do i need to map out the tunnels when in the train car using paper and pencil in order to find my way? i'm totally lost lmao

[Noitalever]

Think about the theme of the puzzles for this age, do you think that might still apply down there?

[KPN]

Originally posted by Noitalever:

Think about the theme of the puzzles for this age, do you think that might still apply down there?

is that a "yes"? lol

[Gharren]

Solving a puzzle in another age might give you a clue.

[KPN]

lmao, are all discussion posts answered with riddles in the Myst community? :D

[Noitalever]

Well it is more fun if you figure it out. We puzzle folk don't like to give straight answers if we don't have, takes away the joy. There is a puzzle in another age that would have made figuring it out faster but is unnecessary.

First spoiler
This ages puzzles are based on sound. The puzzle will tell you its solution.


Second spoiler in case first insufficient, please have another go at before looking at this one.
Each direction has a sound associated with it.

Third spoiler
Whenever you reach the correct next step it gives you a sound telling you what direction to take.


Fourth spoiler if previous insufficient (please don't binge all of the spoilers at once you'll lose the joy of figuring it out)
North, South, East, and West Each have a distinct sound. The sounds are combined in instances such as North-East where you have the North and then the East.

Fifth spoiler
In the Mechanical Age the device used for simulating turning the fortress made the same sounds whenever you landed the fortress. Although in order to use it you kinda of have to go back there so it is not quite that useful, but the maze is quite doable without as it gives itself away.

[KPN]

ok, i'm guessing a map will help. i didn't look at any spoilers yet, not even the first. thank you

[Noitalever]

Originally posted by KPN:

ok, i'm guessing a map will help. i didn't look at any spoilers yet, not even the first. thank you

You are welcome. You do not need to map out the tunnels and it will take a ridiculously long time to do so, the tunnels down there are quite large. Cyan always has little details that let you figure out the solution.

[KPN]

i figured it out, thank you. and, i didn't even look at any of your clues, you're right, more satisfying that way. thanks!

[Noitalever]

You are welcome! Good to hear!

[HoboG]

When i was a kid before RealMyst, I totally did map out the entire system, including dead ends. This time I made it through randomly, bc dead ends have give no sound