Stuck again...

[zfan121]

At least this time it's not me being stuck out of not paying enough attention. (in my defense I don't think that elevator is marked on the map the second time you need to use it...) This time I'm stuck in the third region exploring the palace. Yes I have a key and yes I read the note. But I've already used the key for it's purpose and I didn't get anything out of it. I've checked every room in the palace at least twice and the only ! I see is the one in the desk that prompts to read the note and the one where you examine the weapon stand.

[TotemMX]

This one is tricky, but there is a guide (this one worked for me):

https://youtu.be/N2wJ_tMVHhE

[zfan121]

OK I'm starting to think my game is bugged, this is the second time this kind of star marker for story progress hasn't appeared. (the first time was earlier in the game, when I needed to talk to an NPC to progress but that NPC didn't spawn in the room for some reason ) I even checked the bloody cabinet in that room but no star marker. Gonna validate my game files and try again because this is getting bothersome.

[EbonySeraphim]

This was the only pain point I had in the game where I had to use YouTube to get unstuck. The tricky element was returning to the office room and checking a cabinet off to the right side for those keys. Cue the video in the reply ahead to 1:20 to see what I'm talking about. Everything else to check is pretty clearly in places you know to check and probably have multiple times. If you've been running loops around that area, that's most likely what you've missed.

[zfan121]

Originally posted by EbonySeraphim:

This was the only pain point I had in the game where I had to use YouTube to get unstuck. The tricky element was returning to the office room and checking a cabinet off to the right side for those keys. Cue the video in the reply ahead to 1:20 to see what I'm talking about. Everything else to check is pretty clearly in places you know to check and probably have multiple times. If you've been running loops around that area, that's most likely what you've missed.

I've gone to that exact cabinet MULTIPLE times after reading that note MULTIPLE times.
No gold star for progress.

[TotemMX]

Originally posted by zfan121:

I've gone to that exact cabinet MULTIPLE times after reading that note MULTIPLE times.
No gold star for progress.

Follow the steps in the video. Even though you've already done it, just to be safe. The quest has no known bugs, nor is there a new update that has broken the game.

[zfan121]

Originally posted by TotemMX:

Originally posted by zfan121:

I've gone to that exact cabinet MULTIPLE times after reading that note MULTIPLE times.
No gold star for progress.

Follow the steps in the video. Even though you've already done it, just to be safe. The quest has no known bugs, nor is there a new update that has broken the game.

Currently re-installing the game as apparently there's a bug linked to the game not 'finishing' installing properly. I don't know if that's related to my issues (I got past Balthus just fine and several other story bosses) but it may be the only fix. and I hope it does fix it because this is twice now I've encountered this issue.

[EbonySeraphim]

Not finishing the install would probably cause the game to not launch, or missing textures. There's no way only a part of the game script would be broken that way and function at all without crashing horribly at some point.

Anyways, if I recall correctly while I was stuck, I did have to read a note somewhere and make sure I headed to other rooms (Treasury, and another room) first before the cabinet was available. Like TotemMX said -- just redo all of the steps in order. The enemies on the floor are easy to evade if you're tired of battling them. I promise there is nothing else in the game that's close in terms of execution order to progress.

[zfan121]

Originally posted by EbonySeraphim:

Not finishing the install would probably cause the game to not launch, or missing textures. There's no way only a part of the game script would be broken that way and function at all without crashing horribly at some point.

Anyways, if I recall correctly while I was stuck, I did have to read a note somewhere and make sure I headed to other rooms (Treasury, and another room) first before the cabinet was available. Like TotemMX said -- just redo all of the steps in order. The enemies on the floor are easy to evade if you're tired of battling them. I promise there is nothing else in the game that's close in terms of execution order to progress.

The treasury is locked for me so I can't head there even if I wanted to. but I'll try again to be sure but I do think it's (currently) locked for me. The only key I have is the noble room key.

[EbonySeraphim]

If the treasury is still locked then that's your cue that you need to do what gets you into the treasury before you'll even see the keys on the cabinet. I know it's confusing because I think you've already read the note that says it's there, but you still have to do the other pre-requisite whatever the reason.

[さまよう侍]

Key to Treasury is in one of the room. It has Earth in its name and it's not necessary to open Treasury for progression. I forgot about treasury room in one of my play through.

Once you read all the notes, your party member will say something of going back to the room across from dining hall. Once, you're back in that said room. Turn right from the door and head to corner desk. The key for bed room is there.

[ArtyomMMM]

You need to read at least 2 or 3 different notes in different rooms. I just beat this place yesterday without any problems.

[zfan121]

Originally posted by EbonySeraphim:

If the treasury is still locked then that's your cue that you need to do what gets you into the treasury before you'll even see the keys on the cabinet. I know it's confusing because I think you've already read the note that says it's there, but you still have to do the other pre-requisite whatever the reason.

Can you give me a list of the rooms where the notes are?
The only note from the rebels I've found is the first one that tells you to get the key.

[ProROCK1408]

There is another note on the shelf in the barracks. Missed that one too and was running circles for an hour.

[tomygun]

Originally posted by ProROCK1408:

There is another note on the shelf in the barracks. Missed that one too and was running circles for an hour.

That fixed it for me. Thanks.

[Kobi Blade]

Originally posted by zfan121:

OK I'm starting to think my game is bugged, this is the second time this kind of star marker for story progress hasn't appeared. (the first time was earlier in the game, when I needed to talk to an NPC to progress but that NPC didn't spawn in the room for some reason ) I even checked the bloody cabinet in that room but no star marker. Gonna validate my game files and try again because this is getting bothersome.

I haven't seen the star marker in 90% of my playthrough, so your game is fine (in a way that the problem is not on your side).