I CANT EVEN GET PAST THE LANTERN!

[DeadlyTrixster]

I read all the instructions, and I did everything, but when I go to light the mantle it never works! ive even tried lighting up different parts to see if that was the issue but nadda, the lantern refuses to be lit by my matches.

[Mars]

DId you strike on the match first on the matchbox?

[DeadlyTrixster]

Originally posted by Mars:

DId you strike on the match first on the matchbox?

Yes, and then I hold it to the lap and it just burns out. ive even tried continuing with the steps under the assumtion I just didnt see it light up, but no such luck.

[Mars]

Hmm.. maybe another obvious thing, but did you actually move the pump 10 times, or just click it? You need to hold it with your mouse button, and move it.

[DeadlyTrixster]

Yes, I moved it, then turned the L shaped thing up, moved the circle thing pointing up, tried to light it, failed, attempted to just contiue thw steps to no avail.

[Mars]

Well, I don't know how to help you further. I sent an email to the publisher asking them to take a look into these forums and address any problems their customers have. But even if they do, I doubt they can do much to fix real bugs..

[DeadlyTrixster]

Originally posted by Mars:

Well, I don't know how to help you further. I sent an email to the publisher asking them to take a look into these forums and address any problems their customers have. But even if they do, I doubt they can do much to fix real bugs..

thank you for trying to help. more then I was expecting from the lack of disscussion for this game.

[indyshermans]

Turn knob with index mark straight up

[DeadlyTrixster]

Originally posted by indyshermans:

Turn knob with index mark straight up

i've done this

[WaySeeker]

I am having the same issue! I followed the directions methodically, it still would not work, so I uninstalled the game.

[Haruko]

I know this is a dead thread but in case this happens to anyone else, I noticed that when I pumped it not every pump registered. You have to be sure you hear the noise when you do it. If it does not make the noise, it won't register So, i actually had to do it 11 times to get it to register 10. hope that helps some one.

[alison.adenis]

WHEN YOU GET STUCK there are excellent walkthroughs available on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkrgrZ0yKHk
And hints to help: http://www.gameboomers.com/wtcheats/pcTt/timelapse1.htm

Hit space and you will have access to various important commands for the game, like opening the journal (which can contain hints too).

When you get to Atlantis, make sure you save the game VERY regulalry (CTRL+S)

[somero]

I had got the same issue: the damned lantern was being firing on and out!
What solves the problem - the exact matching the instruction:
When you find the lantern, it's knob and valve is at the down position. And they must be in down position, when you pumping up that pump. The sound of right pushes must not be and will not be whistling until you push that pump enough times. And THEN is the time to turn those valve and knob and fire up the match.