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Published: 2014-06-21 21:11:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 62265; Favourites: 199; Downloads: 58
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Description I am sorry for the delays, but finally, after two months, here it is. Ladies and Gentlemen! Let the Mystery Solving commence! (Autosave included :3 )

v1.1.1 - A big whoopsie fixed
v1.1.0 - Anti-Cheat script
v1.0.9 - Minor bugfixes + fix of the security panel
v1.0.8 - Mac fix. Need feedback on that one
v1.0.7 - Various minor bugfixes + safeguard
v1.0.6 - Various minor bugfixes
v1.0.5 - Various minor bugfixes
v1.0.4 - Kitchen cupboards are now zoom-able with an animation. Magic
v1.0.3 - the safecode is now more pronounced in one location
v1.0.2 - In rare cases, eye filters might have seemed out of place. Should be fixed now, though I can't check the performance on MACs
v1.0.1 - Initial Sound Effects volume lowered (added last, forgot to tone them down, sorreh, headphone users :3 )
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Hints:
-The safecode can be obtained via the Magnification filter in two places, a hint can be found somewhere in te Foyer using the Ultra-violet filter. Hint: Invisible ink
-The Bathroom's is tricky to find and it won't be visible with the naked eye
-The keys are iron, so a particular filter should make them easy to find
-Motive minigame -- Torrent will provide hints for the items, draw conclusions! There is more than one possible scenario as long as they are plausible! The evidence may help here
-Two seemingly empty scenes do have one important secret each


Walkthrough (use responsibly!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=spKiC2…


Even though I've got a few ideas for new games, I will focus on the blog a bit more for the time being.

I have learnt a lot about structuring and optimising games while working on this one. I love how I made it modular and UNIVERSAL. Adding stuff has never been so easy -- I can add a fully working piece of evidence in two minutes, including descriptions and interactivity. All in all, a framework for future projects. Also, finally got the X-Ray concept in one of the games! xD

The Ask contest winners can be found on the photo screen once they're found in game, surprise, got so few asks with references that I decided to include all who qualified! Magic!

Soon you'll see what all those coins Torrent's been gathering can be used for Wooot!

It will be weird to return to the land of the living afer two months.. I actually spent 90% of my free time on the piece.. was sun always so bright..? @_@

Puppet base by and


If you want to support the project, hit my  Patreon   , but obviously just playing the game and commenting is what I love most (yeah, I'm weird like that!)

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Comments: 197

MysterMisterious In reply to ??? [2015-08-04 04:15:59 +0000 UTC]

Zoom likes to spaz all over the place.
Makes the game crash.

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pop1255 In reply to ??? [2015-07-03 16:11:40 +0000 UTC]

I CANT START  

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DracoBlair In reply to pop1255 [2015-07-03 17:29:45 +0000 UTC]

Oh? It works for me

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BenDragon1337 In reply to DracoBlair [2015-08-21 22:15:38 +0000 UTC]

Same, I can't seem to exit any large text boxes that says "Click on the first button to start".

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DracoBlair In reply to BenDragon1337 [2015-08-23 10:49:39 +0000 UTC]

Fixed. Deviant Art cod strikes again!

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BenDragon1337 In reply to DracoBlair [2015-08-25 16:20:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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pop1255 In reply to ??? [2015-07-03 16:07:21 +0000 UTC]

i L-O-V-E-! THIS GAME  

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pokemon454 [2015-07-03 03:12:08 +0000 UTC]

to beat game in 0 seconds

1. Start

2. Right click

3. Select play

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DracoBlair In reply to pokemon454 [2015-07-03 11:13:52 +0000 UTC]

Not anymore

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5NightsAtPinkies In reply to ??? [2015-06-02 12:07:25 +0000 UTC]

Dat loading screen

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LoppiePiePie [2015-05-01 22:36:03 +0000 UTC]

Music is too low for me!

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TheMintBunBun [2015-05-01 15:46:16 +0000 UTC]

press the red gem put it on the room cupboard where they blushed

you found body pillows of luna and celestia in there

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Jana2005 In reply to TheMintBunBun [2015-10-09 13:12:11 +0000 UTC]

Ikr weird

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lilapplegirl [2015-04-05 01:45:41 +0000 UTC]

Very tempting to X-ray ponies

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LeopardHeartWarrior In reply to lilapplegirl [2015-05-31 19:00:16 +0000 UTC]

I tried... Wouldn't let me.

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PrincessCrystalSnow [2015-04-01 07:33:08 +0000 UTC]

Dang it.... even using the walkthrough gave me an F.... Dammit Derpy~!

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kcufyttit In reply to ??? [2015-03-26 07:53:16 +0000 UTC]

                        

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Odrinorak In reply to ??? [2015-03-24 03:28:23 +0000 UTC]

End appears broken. I've gotten the computer code and input it, but now it won't let me use the cracked tile. Maybe related to finding the feather only after getting the computer code? The kid is still insisting 90% completion as well.

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DracoBlair In reply to Odrinorak [2015-03-24 09:24:39 +0000 UTC]

That's weird, the feather should no be the cause of the issue. I will look into it when I'm back home, thank you for the find.

Can't you access the tile or the screens afterwards?

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PassionateAboutPonys In reply to DracoBlair [2015-06-25 23:31:42 +0000 UTC]

I got the same problem, I entered the computer code and now I can't go to the cracked tile.  This is quite frustrating as I spent several hours trying to finish the game and now I may have to start all over again!

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DracoBlair In reply to PassionateAboutPonys [2015-06-27 12:05:27 +0000 UTC]

I am trying to reproduce the bug yet it works for me. When you're saying 'I entered the computer code' does it mean the code from Wiggles (entered to the computer) or the code from the coputer entered into the Security panel?

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PassionateAboutPonys In reply to DracoBlair [2015-06-27 15:15:39 +0000 UTC]

The code from wiggles, I entered it into the computer and now the cracked tile is unable to be zoomed in upon.  I restarted the game and went through it again using the walk-through and it worked this time, so I'm not sure what the trigger is.  If it helps, I'll list everything I can think of that I did. The tile was the last object I found, I found all the objects, I tried multiple times (and failed) to find the right combination to convince Wiggles (I ended up having to use the walk-through), I used hints many times, It took me several days to get to the point with the computer, and I believe that I found all of the item combinations with connections.

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DracoBlair In reply to PassionateAboutPonys [2015-06-27 19:30:41 +0000 UTC]

I have plugged the issue, thank you very much for the comment. I fear the game may be saving in a different folder now so your savegame, while present on your HDD, may not load. If that's the case, PM me and we'll restore it That's how DA works, sadly

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79089 In reply to DracoBlair [2015-04-09 17:16:05 +0000 UTC]

*not

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Morlon01 [2015-03-04 16:15:22 +0000 UTC]

I kinda... didn't get (as in "understand") the ending. Care to explain? Or would you rather not want to spoil it here?

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DracoBlair In reply to Morlon01 [2015-03-04 20:57:58 +0000 UTC]

To understand the ending, you should play all the games in the series. If you already have, I can always send you a PM

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Dashie77 [2015-02-07 17:43:58 +0000 UTC]

Nice Game!!   It was SOOOO hard though!!!   Good music too!  

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WindWingWolf In reply to ??? [2015-02-01 13:19:42 +0000 UTC]

thx

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WindWingWolf [2015-01-31 19:29:34 +0000 UTC]

 

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WindWingWolf In reply to ??? [2015-01-31 19:28:45 +0000 UTC]

I found all of the keys

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WindWingWolf In reply to ??? [2015-01-31 18:45:22 +0000 UTC]

How can I take the keys??

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DracoBlair In reply to WindWingWolf [2015-01-31 19:31:41 +0000 UTC]

Once they are scanned (hover the filter over the key for 2 seconds) they will be added to your inventory. They will be removed from where you found them only when used

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22bubble-eyes22 [2015-01-17 22:19:22 +0000 UTC]

I did it! (Garglemod here). I made negative two thousand points and had to use most of the walkthrough, but I made it! Despite my inefficiency at them these are my favourite kind of games, and this is definitely in the top ones I've played. So many details!

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DracoBlair In reply to 22bubble-eyes22 [2015-01-19 22:35:35 +0000 UTC]

Woot! Glad you liked it, this thingy took a LOT of time to finish, but at least I set the basic layout for PixelShy too We need more Gargle

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22bubble-eyes22 In reply to DracoBlair [2015-01-24 16:30:28 +0000 UTC]

Yup! You got a lot of mileage out of it, but still managed to add a lot of detail. My favourite is the different filters, I like checking everything over with them and discovering all the little stuff behind the x-ray one. Very neat mechanic! Not something I've really seen before!

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TwoWorstSisters In reply to ??? [2015-01-10 09:18:38 +0000 UTC]

CELESTIA A YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

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TheGamerPony23 [2015-01-04 12:08:56 +0000 UTC]

I BEAT AND AND I GOT A CELESTIA A BETCH XD

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kittens4mittens [2015-01-02 08:19:35 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GODS THAT SPIDER TERRIFIED ME! THAT WAS NOT FUNNY I HAVE FULL ON ARACHNOPHOBIA!

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DracoBlair In reply to kittens4mittens [2015-01-02 11:50:06 +0000 UTC]

good it's actually really small and ran away once seen

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kittens4mittens In reply to DracoBlair [2015-01-02 11:56:12 +0000 UTC]

It didn't run away... I saw it again O.O

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DracoBlair In reply to kittens4mittens [2015-01-02 12:53:20 +0000 UTC]

That was its sister. Don't worry, she's a vegetarian gardener. Just like the one in the Maud episode

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kittens4mittens In reply to DracoBlair [2015-01-02 13:06:12 +0000 UTC]

... Alright?

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Starlight1514 In reply to ??? [2014-12-12 10:49:40 +0000 UTC]

Um, am i playing sims?

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Guineapiggywings In reply to Starlight1514 [2015-03-30 21:49:15 +0000 UTC]

I s dat peridot?
*u icon*

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Starlight1514 In reply to Guineapiggywings [2015-03-30 21:54:39 +0000 UTC]

ye

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Twinkle-Violet [2014-11-25 06:05:38 +0000 UTC]

The game is great!

I thought Celestia was C

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DracoBlair In reply to Twinkle-Violet [2014-11-25 08:20:15 +0000 UTC]

Bestest Princesest can't be a mere 'C', she's the apex of gaming achievements

Thank you, it took a while to code

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Twinkle-Violet In reply to DracoBlair [2014-11-25 08:22:56 +0000 UTC]

Your Welcome

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Stopped245 [2014-10-24 00:35:07 +0000 UTC]

I like how it says 'nothing here' on the bed, because people are obviously looking for you know what

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newflutterpie [2014-09-20 02:47:40 +0000 UTC]

I GOT A A!

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