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Riddle driving me mad

Discussion in 'Neverwinter Nights 2' started by omnigodly, Nov 8, 2006.

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    Nevermind. After 2 hours - the instant I ask for help I figure it out in 2 seconds.

    EDIT: Sorry for not editting it later.

    Forgot most of the riddle - but it's basically like this:

    /Nine when taken all three.
    /Last one gone six remain.
    /None are left when first less five.

    I finally realize the first statement didn't refer to a specific number but all three of the digits in the number. Same for the last 2 lines, which made it very very easy.

    [ November 11, 2006, 03:21: Message edited by: omnigodly ]
     
    omnigodly, Nov 8, 2006
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    No sense in wasting a thread - describe what it was and how you've solved it, someone else is bound to find it helpful.
     
    Taluntain, Nov 9, 2006
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    ok I've been stuck here for a couple of days tryingt o figure this out I've tried everything I can think of. Can someone tell me what the code is please...

    thanks
     
    Wolverine690, Nov 14, 2006
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    ****SOILER****


    Write the steps down. There are 3 Numbers you take and get 9 with. (First number + second number + third number = 9) so _ + _ + _ = 9.

    Second part. Without the last one, the total is 6.

    _ + _ = 6, so the third number in the sequence must be 3. (9-6 = 3).

    First less five = none - so, first # - 5 = 0, first # = 5.

    5 + _ + 3 = 9, and 5 + 3 = 8, so 9-8 = 1.

    The combination is 513.


    It took me a while to get it too.


    ***END SPOILER***
     
    omnigodly, Nov 14, 2006
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    bharrrr, I have a little problem here...I have the Collector's key, I know the numbers, but what do I do with the fireplace? I always get failure whenever I try to access it...please help...thanks
     
    ciryon, Nov 19, 2006
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    There is a water jar with the servents on the first floor, use it on the water vase, the pour it on the fire place.
     
    omnigodly, Nov 19, 2006
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    Heh, just like the coin game the imp forces you to play in watchers keep in TOB. Only difference is you get imprisonment cast on you if you fail :D . It isn't even time consuming, you could just randomly click on dialog options until you get it right...
     
    The Gatekeeper, Nov 19, 2006
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    thanks omnigodly, you saved me again :p ...I must have been blind, I didn't even notice the servants' room...I tried such illogical things as casting Endure elements on myself...that fire must have been pretty strong 'cause it was still too hot for me :D
    I guess I don't share the same logics with the game makers :p
     
    ciryon, Nov 19, 2006
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    lol :p .
     
    omnigodly, Nov 20, 2006
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    Ok -- I have the woman's key to get upstairs (is this the Collector's Key?), I have the fireplace key...and the combination.....but still can't get in. I'm suspecting that the woman's key isn't the "Collector's Key" -- any hints as to where that is?
     
    Spellbound, Nov 24, 2006
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    The Collector has his key. And you cannot pickpocket him for it. If you don't want to kill him, read his diary (found in the woman's room who gave you the key) for a clue as to what to do to convince him to give it to you.
     
    Blackthorne TA, Nov 24, 2006
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    Thanks, BTA. I'm now scouring the city looking for The Collector. He wasn't at home when I was there.
     
    Spellbound, Nov 25, 2006
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    He should be home upstairs; same floor with the fireplace etc.

    You got Neeshka's quest to steal the Collector's collection right? I'm not sure why he wouldn't be upstairs...
     
    Blackthorne TA, Nov 25, 2006
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    Hmm -- maybe I just missed him. I'll go back... thanks!
     
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    This quest made my brain hurt before I was finally able to figure it out!
     
    Marceror, Nov 26, 2006
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    Made me want to kill the home owner before I figured it out. Unfortunately I couldn't... :(
     
    omnigodly, Nov 28, 2006
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    Thanks guys.

    That riddle was driving me crazy too.

    But is blackmail or killing the only solutions to get the Collectors key?

    When you read the diary, it suggest that he would like to be a sea captain. So I thought you might convince him to abandon his collection and live like a happy man.

    But I don't get any possiblities for that.
     
    Ironhawk Skylord, Jan 4, 2007
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    The diary is there to tell you how to blackmail him.
     
    Blackthorne TA, Jan 4, 2007
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    Thank you Blackthorne TA!

    :)
     
    Ironhawk Skylord, Jan 5, 2007
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