The Piskie by peter edwards

It's a beautiful day for a walk in the Cornish countryside. Surely nothing unusual could happen on such a peaceful day. However, Cornwall is a mysterious place...

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Comment peter edwards

27 Aug 2019

Superfluous spark extinguished!

Comment peter edwards

13 Jun 2018

Isn’t he though! Glad you liked it.
Peter

Comment robyn334

13 Jun 2018

All done! That Piskie is a character!

Comment robyn334

13 Jun 2018

I had that key all along. I just didn't use it correctly. Grrrrr.

Comment peter edwards

13 Jun 2018

Hi Robyn,
You are standing at the gates set in a dry stone wall. Examine the wall...
Peter

Comment robyn334

12 Jun 2018

Once again, I'm stuck. I can't find the key to open the padlock on the school gate! I know I'm missing something but I've examined and searched everything I can think of, asked the farmer and the host for help, looked through mud, water, trees, grass, tracks, etc. and I'm getting dizzy! :) What am I missing?

Comment peter edwards

25 Jan 2018

Jim,
Thank you again for your encouraging review. I’m very glad you enjoyed it. Interesting that lots of people found the map tough. It is, in fact, based on the fields behind my house, where I walk daily. I think perhaps it doesn’t fit in well with the Quest mapping system. I certainly don’t get lost myself!
Cheers,
Peter

Review jimbrock

25 Jan 2018

Another great text adventure from Peter! I really enjoyed it. The mapping was a bit tougher than normal but logical. Some tricky puzzles and you've really got to investigate every detail to get the answers. But, that's what we like.

Thanks again Peter!

Comment jimbrock

25 Jan 2018

And in typical fashion, having asked the question, I then solve the problem! I have the dust.

Comment jimbrock

25 Jan 2018

Hi Peter, I'm stuck with the dust. I've got the eraser and chalk but I can't get dust. I banged and shaken the eraser and tried to use the chalk on the eraser. No dust.

Can I have a hint please.

Thanks

Jim

Comment peter edwards

05 Sep 2017

Jfulls002,
It's in the SE corner of the grassy field. One way of getting there is to climb the gate at the very beginning of the game. Or simply go to the SE corner, ie SE from centre of field, or S from NE corner etc. It's a completely logical map!
As might be expected, finding a witch's cottage is not easy! In any case, the hole needs to be found first.
Peter

Comment Jfulls002

05 Sep 2017

still cannot find the hole or the witches hut

Comment peter edwards

03 Sep 2017

By the way, Kfulls002, in spite of what has been said earlier, the layout of the field is entirely logical and mappable! I think someone got their NW, NE, SW and SE confused... So step out without fear!

Comment peter edwards

03 Sep 2017

Kfulls002,
You will find the hole near a closed gate in a field. If the gate is open make sure you close it!
The point of the pub? For a start, the barman can give you clues, add to the atmosphere, and you may even get a drink! Not everything has a vital use. Atmosphere is part of the adventure.
Peter

Comment Jfulls002

01 Sep 2017

I cannot find a hole to put the carrot near. What was the point of the pub?

Review GameofChocolate

30 Aug 2017

First, i kept picking up stuff without a purpose for any of it.

Second, I was mapping the directions on paper, and the field doesn't even map correctly. Like, the center field goes nw to the brambles which go s to the hole but then the center field goes ne to the grassy field which is east of it wich goes south to the hedge, and I can't map this place, so I can't continue this game.

Comment peter edwards

28 Aug 2017

Jfulls002,
You can ask the farmer about quite a lot of things, including the pub...
The fact that you still have the carrot shows that there's still a lot to see and do! Try dropping it near a rabbit hole. You never know - you may find a rabbit!
Good luck,
Peter

Comment Jfulls002

28 Aug 2017

I am carrying a slow-worm's tail, a pine cone, a mouldy carrot, a squashed toad, earth and a glow-worm. I cannot figure out how to get into the school, into the copse, what to ask the farmer about, or anything to do with the pub. Please help
-Jfulls

Comment Forgewright

18 Jul 2017

My mistake Pete. Appears it was an online delay of some sort. So... rock on!

Comment peter edwards

18 Jul 2017

Forgewrite,
All I can think of is this. If you go south through Oggie Gap, you arrive in a carrot field. If you try to go further south, you are prevented from doing so by a feeling of fear. The game is not frozen - you just can't go further south yet. Solving this problem is one of the first puzzles in the game!
Peter

Comment peter edwards

18 Jul 2017

Forgewrite,
Glad you enjoyed the game. I've not come across this bug. If you can tell me which field, and what you did to freeze the game, I'll fix it.
Peter

Comment Forgewright

18 Jul 2017

Bug?
The second south into the field freezes the game.

Enjoyed the romp!

Comment peter edwards

27 Jun 2017

Hi Natloud,
I'm very glad you enjoyed slowly discovering the story. I have always felt that finding things out gradually is more satisfying than being given the whole scene at once. Thank you for your kind review.
Peter

Review Natloud

27 Jun 2017

Loved this one! I really enjoy peeling back the layers of each scene and discovering things. Great game!

Comment peter edwards

14 Jan 2017

DavyB,
Thank you for your kind remarks. I'm very glad you had fun. And, yes, the photos were my own - Piskie is set in a real place (except for the witch's cottage !)
Thank you also for your suggestions re "House". I'm working on them. Stand by...
Peter

Review DavyB

14 Jan 2017

This is yet another excellent game from Peter Edwards. Like Mermaid Bay and the Enchanted Glade it is set in Cornwall and includes photographs of what appear to be actual locations. Overall, it has an outdoors, whimsical, good-humoured feel. Like Peter’s other games, it is well designed, well written, and offer puzzles that are challenging but manageable…as long as you take care to examine each location thoroughly! Being up on the site for over three years, there are also many comments on the trickier aspects of the game, providing ample clues for those who run out of ideas. Well done!

Comment peter edwards

05 Oct 2016

Thanks again, Yellowfellow.
You are not the first to comment on the complication of the map. I’m surprised, as it is based on a real place. I think it must be because distances between locations vary, so, for example, going N, then E, then S and then W will not always bring you back to your starting point.
I take on board what you say about unnecessary locations and objects, but I put them in to provide atmosphere and the occasional red herring! I’m glad it didn’t spoil your enjoyment.

Review YELLOWFELLOW

05 Oct 2016

The map was somewhat complicated but I managed. There were some unnecessary locations and collected a few unnecessary objects. There was some reliance on searching and examining thoroughly than other games by Peter. The game is not long but enjoyable. I loved the piskie and the witch's house! Overall, another well crafted game by Peter! I would probably rate this 4.5 if I could.

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

05 Oct 2016

aah, missed your previous comment! Now I'm done! Thanks for the help :)

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

05 Oct 2016

I just got the farmer to talk and got in the pub...but I still can't get the piskie to come out now that I have what he wants...

Comment peter edwards

05 Oct 2016

Yellowfellow,
Simply drop the item in the right place, and 'tis done!

Comment peter edwards

05 Oct 2016

Yellowfellow,
Sorry about the difficulty. I was trying to keep it simple, avoiding the "open box, get match, strike match" routine. However, I may install that in a later update!

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

05 Oct 2016

Actually I had already passed that before you commented! But now I can't seem to find the piskie...The pub is still closed and the farmer doesn't talk...

You are carrying a brass key, a small key, a blackboard eraser, some droppings, a blackberry, a flowers, a piece of paper, a book, a jug (containing a blue liquid) and a box of matches.

Comment peter edwards

05 Oct 2016

Yellowfellow,
Don't light the match - light the fire!
So far, and so fast . A formidable opponent...

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

05 Oct 2016

By the way, thanks! I found the lizard tail!

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

05 Oct 2016

How am I supposed to light the match? I've tried several different wordings but none of them work...I've already added everything necessary into the cauldron.

Comment peter edwards

04 Oct 2016

Yellowfellow,
You are, indeed, in the right place. You need to react with something there...

Comment YELLOWFELLOW

04 Oct 2016

I've got everything I need to make the spell except the lizard tail. I've searched the drought corner thoroughly but can't find it there. Am I searching in the wrong place? Any help would be appreciated :)

Comment peter edwards

28 Apr 2016

Kyu,
Very pleased that you enjoyed my little game and liked the piskies! You may be interested to know that the landscape described is real, and near my home. Most of the pictures were taken by myself! Sadly, I haven't met a piskie yet...

Review KyuJones

28 Apr 2016

I honestly would like to be more like those piskies... sweet to kind ppl, but selfishly living life to the fullest!

I love your games very much. This map was more confusing, since it didn't lie flat in my layout, as your others did.... Odd topography? Other than that, I still do quite love the size of the map.

This game felt smaller and easier, so was a nice one to leisurely finish in an afternoon. ^___^ And as always.... perfectly lovely setting!

Comment Rooting Story

03 Oct 2015

May I recommend some music perhaps?

Review Rooting Story

03 Oct 2015

I think that the game was very nice,and the author used great vocabulary,however,there were many places with few things to interact with.

Comment daniel&ashley

01 Jul 2015

Hey Peter,
Sorry I never got the chance to revisit Mermaid Bay. Life suddenly got very busy! I hope you got the answers you needed anyway.

Comment DaNiX88

03 Apr 2015

Peter,

I implore you to continue! You should do what you love anyway, despite what people may think.

P.S. Being fussy over detail, in this case, is a great trait to have.

Dan

Comment peter edwards

31 Mar 2015

Minor anomaly fixed. Won't change anything important - I'm just fussy!

Comment peter edwards

31 Mar 2015

Thank you, Dan. I'm very glad you enjoyed Piskie and appreciated the fun! It encourages me to continue.
Peter

Review DaNiX88

31 Mar 2015

A very interesting adventure! I had a chuckle at the and and a warm inside. Though, without a little nudge from the comments, the adventure in this game could be lost to the non-adventurer or someone who doesn't know the work of Peter Edwards. There was a good amount of description and a simple list of verbs to use, adding to the peaceful aspect of the game itself. Great work!

Comment peter edwards

29 Oct 2014

Small spelling mistake corrected!

Comment Silver

05 Sep 2014

Hi Sarah, thanks for your assumptions.

It's interesting that you consider my 'negative' (I'd argue constructive) feedback as being due to my ineptness rather than game design issues.

Given I'm a child from the '70s I also don't require guidance on what 'traditional' text based adventures are as I remember them fondly. I don't recall any that killed you for daring to do a bit of exploring though. Perhaps you'd care to name the titles that did?

I find it interesting that it's a fellow player who has become a bit hot under the collar over my remarks rather than the author. I'll leave it to others to think about the possible reasons behind that.

Comment sarah4

05 Sep 2014

Silver, while every player is entitled to their opinion of any individual work, I think it is a little arrogant to presume that every other player who left positive reviews for this game is misguided and only you are truly capable of evaluating the game's true worth.

This game is a traditional puzzle-based text adventure, as such the puzzles are the driving force behind the game and large walls of expositional text are unnecessary. I am aware that puzzle-based games do not appeal to all players and that many people find them difficult. However, as someone who enjoys traditional puzzle-based text adventures I can confirm that this game is perfectly soluble, the puzzles, though often challenging, do make perfect sense in the context of the game and, despite your assertion, there are very few empty areas of the game, most areas contain an object or clue necessary to solving the game. I am not personally a fan of 'Choose Your Own Adventure' style text games, however, I know that many people do enjoy them and therefore I refrain from posting negative reviews on these games simply because they are not a genre I enjoy. There are so many poorly written, incomplete, infantile and broken games posted on this website that I am disappointed that someone would post a negative review on a complete, fully functioning and extensive game, which many other players have clearly managed to complete, simply because they themselves were unable to figure out how to complete it. I am sure that other players would be willing to give hints if you actually wish to attempt to complete the game. Otherwise, since you say that multi-room puzzle-based text adventures are not for you then perhaps you would be best to avoid them rather than telling people who do enjoy these games why they are mistaken.

Comment Silver

04 Sep 2014

Also, the reader isn't deceived when you describe a gate as being set in 'stone walls' but the image you provided for the scene shows it between some greenery.

Comment Silver

04 Sep 2014

I gave the game a review and gave it two stars. It's probably worth more (seems to be popular) and I've probably given worse games more points. I felt a sudden pang of guilt and considered contacting Alex to remove my review but decided to give it another run through first. And my conclusion is the same! lol

This time I *SPOILER ALERT* again wandered around some sparsely described locations (of which there were many) and it resulted in me being killed by the angry farmer for stealing an onion this time rather then letting his sheep escape. Tell me, when does the game actually begin?

I suppose I could give it a THIRD chance but surely it's your job to draw me into the game and keep me hooked?

Comment peter edwards

04 Sep 2014

Some slight improvements made. Also final sound file replaced in the hope that it will now be compatible with Quest 551.
Let me know if it works!

Comment daniel&ashley

20 Aug 2014

Peter,
I would be honored to help! I'll get to it as soon as possible! Fingers crossed for the picture!

Review Silver

19 Aug 2014

No idea why this is getting great reviews. There's plenty of locations to visit with not really much to do. Perhaps I'm missing something? I generally prefer fewer locations with deep descriptions and plenty of things to interact with rather than the other way round. I did manage to get myself killed in the first five minutes of exploring this desolate place which is another red flag for me in game design terms. If you have locations where there isn't much to see, why bother including them in the game? It's interactive fiction without the interaction and without the fiction.

Comment peter edwards

19 Aug 2014

daniel&ashley,
Very glad you enjoyed "Piskie" and thank you for your patience! I'm sorry that I had to lose the last sound file, which was the sound of the piskies' party. I was quite proud of that!
I do have a personal request to make of you. As I believe you have Quest v5.5 I would be immensely grateful if you could test "Mermaid" for me (the main game) in due course. As the private end-game seemed to work, I'm going to modify the main game to conform. This won't happen immediately, but when you see I've done it, and if you can bear to revisit Mermaid Bay, it would be most reassuring. (You may even get the picture...)
Anyway, only do it if you find you have time on your hands!
Thanks again for playing, and for your kind remarks.

Comment daniel&ashley

19 Aug 2014

Peter,
Just finished the game! It was wonderful! I love the ornery piskie! Thanks for helping me finish it!

Comment daniel&ashley

19 Aug 2014

Peter,
Thanks! Can't wait!

Comment peter edwards

19 Aug 2014

daniel&ashley,
You're quite right! My fault. Getting rid of the sound files left a bug behind. Now fixed. Sorry you have to start again, but should be quite quick now you know the way.
Enjoy the rest of the adventure - you've nearly finished.

Comment daniel&ashley

18 Aug 2014

Peter,
Well, it gave me a text box this time! However, nothing happens when I type anything in...

Comment peter edwards

18 Aug 2014

2 sound files removed to make it more compatible with Quest v5.5

Comment daniel&ashley

18 Aug 2014

Peter,
That is indeed how far I got, and thank you! I will watch for your post! I'd love to finish your game!

Comment peter edwards

17 Aug 2014

daniel&ashley,
I've put the problem to the forum, but no answer yet. I suspect it may be a Quest v5.5 problem and may be related to sound files. Don't give up! If I get no joy from the forum, I'll consider updating Piskie without the sound file associated with the spell being completed (which is as far as you reached I think).
So watch this space!

Comment daniel&ashley

15 Aug 2014

Peter,
I never did get to finish the game. I even started over to see if it would work, but no. I really did enjoy the game up until then though! I've since been playing Mermaid Bay and run into a similar problem, you probably remember. Hope I can sort it out!

Comment peter edwards

11 Aug 2014

kbird94,
You're in the right place, 9-oak stand, but you need to magically improve your eyesight. The piskie has given you a hint. If you're still stuck, look back at Sarah4's comment on 25th August 2013.
Good luck, and ask again if you need to.

Comment kbird94

11 Aug 2014

I can't seem to find the witch's house, any hints?
It wasn't behind the password gate and I can't find it by the oaks. I asked the barman but he was no help.
I know I need to find it to move on but I'm stumped as to where to look. :/

Comment peter edwards

06 Aug 2014

To daniel&ashley,
Looking back at your comment of 28th July, did you sort out the problem? I hope so. Let me know how you got on.
Best wishes
Peter

Review Elymnesis

06 Aug 2014

Excellent game, very fun! Just complicated enough.

Comment peter edwards

05 Aug 2014

Elymnesis,
A carrot dropped in the vicinity of the hole may tempt a rabbit - or something...
Well done so far, and good luck.
Ask again if you need more.
Peter

Comment Elymnesis

04 Aug 2014

Hello Peter, thanks for the wonderful game! I need a hint, please! I'm a bit stuck... I've gotten lots of items, and I got into the school, the pub, and explored all the map I could find. I think I'm supposed to do something with the rabbit hole, but I'm not sure what. Am I barking up the wrong tree?

Comment peter edwards

29 Jul 2014

Very glad you're enjoying Piskie. I don't know what's wrong with your spell. If you've got a picture of blue smoke you've done everything right. You should have had a sound, and of course the text box. Has always worked before. May be worth checking with Alex. I'm away from base at the moment. Back in a week and will recheck everything.

Comment daniel&ashley

28 Jul 2014

Well, lit the fire, added the stuff, and then I get a picture, no words, no sounds, no text box...so close.

Comment daniel&ashley

28 Jul 2014

Thank you so much! I did everything to that net-ball stand, even tried to knock it over! I never occurred to me to look under it! Again, thanks for the game. So much fun!

Comment Privateer

28 Jul 2014

Hi daniel&ashley,

As far as I can recall, the key is.........

Spoiler ahead..........

........in the playground. Maybe the janitor hid it there, or maybe he dropped it while shooting hoops after school.

Hope that helps!

Comment daniel&ashley

28 Jul 2014

By the way, I already figured out how to get the gates open, but I'm stumped about getting into the actual school building. Thanks!

Review daniel&ashley

28 Jul 2014

Aside from my being a newbie at text adventures, this is awesome!

Comment daniel&ashley

28 Jul 2014

I can't for the life of me figure out how to get into the school. Please help! LOVE the game by the way! Thank you!

Comment Privateer

21 Jul 2014

Works fine for me. You might not have enough disc space?

Comment zkenyon

16 Jul 2014

Error loading game:
There is not enough space on the disk.[Sorry, an error occurred]

Comment peter edwards

20 Jun 2014

Problems fixed I hope. A lesson I have learnt - stop trying to improve it!

Comment peter edwards

20 Jun 2014

An apology - in a recent update I have "improved" the game by adding a new command. There are some snags with it on which I'm working now. I suggest, for the time being, that you do not use the command "pour water" but instead use "empty jug".

Also, (not my fault), the final picture and sound no longer work - may be a problem with the latest version of Quest. It doesn't affect the completion of the adventure, but it's a bit of fun as a reward for finishing! Working on this too...

Comment peter edwards

23 May 2014

Thank you, markydennis. I'm very glad you enjoyed it.
Peter

Review markydennis

22 May 2014

super game and well written, just the right length and difficulty of puzzles.
:)

Comment peter edwards

17 Jan 2014

Phizzbang,

Very gratified that you liked "Piskie". Good luck in the City!

Comment Phizzbang

17 Jan 2014

Thanks for the hints, they helped me complete and were obvious enough. I'd looked in the grass every way possible ... or so I thought so could kick myself now. I'm sure I came across the password earlier in the game too but didn't recognise it as such and promptly forgot. I must remember to carry a notebook with me on future quests.

Many thanks for re-kindling my affection for text-based adventures. I'm off to try to escape from a forbidden city so no doubt you'll be hearing from me again.

All the best.

Comment peter edwards

16 Jan 2014

Hi Phizzbang,
Very pleased that you're enjoying The Piskie. Two hints coming up! First, the fruit of the pine. Search grass in the obvious place. (I'm sure you don't need more here, but ask if you do!) Secondly, the password for the gate can be found in the schoolroom. Again, always glad to expand if required!
Good luck.

Comment Phizzbang

15 Jan 2014

I'm thoroughly enjoying playing The Piskie ... haven't played a game like this since the mid eighties.

I'm stuck though and need a hint. I'm short of the squirrel's hair and bindweed stalk. I don't know how to get through the small gate with the panel and can't find the fruit of the pine (as mentioned on the paper). I've spent hours wandering and hours scratching my head.

Comment peter edwards

26 Oct 2013

Thank you for that, Amberli. A good review is always very encouraging!

Review amberli

26 Oct 2013

I haven't played text adventures for years, I used to love them! I recently found this site and am now getting back into them again! I thoroughly enjoyed The Piskie, it was charming and fun and just the right length and level of difficulty for me.

It was very handy being able to ask for help from the author (thank you Peter!) and see hints from other players too!! A well-deserved 5 stars. :D

Comment peter edwards

26 Oct 2013

Amberli - very glad you enjoyed it. So long as someone enjoys them, they're worth writing!
Peter

Comment amberli

26 Oct 2013

I finished!! I love the ending, it made me smile the sound of the Piskie's celebrating! Thank you for your hints and help, I definitely would've been stuck without them! :D

Comment peter edwards

25 Oct 2013

You're right - it is a clue!

Comment amberli

25 Oct 2013

Thank you Peter! Not long after I posted for help I managed to find the Lizard's tail, yay! :) The only thing I found in the witch's room was the piece of paper (which I read). Is the rhyme on the paper a clue where to find the squirrel's hair, or is it unrelated?

Comment peter edwards

25 Oct 2013

Amberli,
You've come so far so quickly, I'm reluctant to give you the answers too obviously. Thoroughly explore a windy place to start with - and how well have you checked out the witch's bedroom?
Ask again if you need to!
Good hunting!
Peter

Comment amberli

25 Oct 2013

I'm rather proud of myself for getting as far as I have without asking for help! :) (I may have peeped at some of the hints below lol!!) But now I just need the squirrel and Lizard then I'll have everything listed in the book and can hopefully do the spell!! Any hints please? :)

Comment peter edwards

06 Sep 2013

Beth,
Would you like some help?
Peter

Comment BETHbackflip360

06 Sep 2013

it just takes you to the same places over and over again, boring

Comment peter edwards

29 Aug 2013

Charles, very pleased you enjoyed my game. Yes, we are fellow West-Countrymen, though if I described myself as Cornish, doubts would be raised among my fellow drinkers at my local, as I've only been here 40+ years!

Comment Charles Scott

29 Aug 2013

Thanks, Peter -- of course! And here have I been trying to do everything I can think of with the rabbit droppings!

Review Charles Scott

29 Aug 2013

Well, this is certainly something a bit different! The "Shell Guide to Cornwall" filtered through "Macbeth", always with strict reference to the Country Code. As a (fellow?) West-Countryman I loved it, and could almost feel the heat of the sunshine and smell the wild flowers. I'm cross about not working out the glow-worm, though. Another beautifully constructed and elegantly written game, Peter, thank you very much.

Comment peter edwards

29 Aug 2013

Hi Charles,
In a shady place, examine shadow.
Cheers
Peter

Comment Charles Scott

29 Aug 2013

Okay, so I am real thicko, but please -- where is the glow-worm? I've got everything else.

Comment Charles Scott

26 Aug 2013

Brilliant, Sarah, thank you! I'll go and do that now.

Comment sarah4

25 Aug 2013

Charles, the Piskie is being a bit mischievous here, the blackberry is actually a bit of a red herring, however, you may have picked up some black berries (as oppose to blackberries!) elsewhere which you might want to try eating in the copse! Hope this helps!

Review sarah4

25 Aug 2013

So pleased to see a new game from you Peter, it's been far too long since you posted your last game and I've been getting withdrawal symptoms!

This was an absolutely magical game, the setting was beautiful and the use of language was very evocative. The puzzles were fantastically fiendish and extremely satisfying once solved! They also all made perfect sense and often left me kicking myself when I worked out a solution I should have spotted ages ago! The puzzles were also beautifully integrated into the game and felt very organically linked to the story and setting!

The story, settings and characters were all a delight and I loved the enchanted yet playful tone of the game!

Congratulations on another text adventure masterpiece! It's great to have you back and I can't wait for your future adventures!

Comment Charles Scott

25 Aug 2013

I'm enjoying the game very much, but I've got stuck in the Dark Wood. I've opened the gate and got into the wood, but can't find anywhere else to go, and I've tried using everything I'm carrying on everything -- especially the blackberry since the Piskie mentioned it. I'm sure the answer is staring me in the face, but any help would be much appreciated.
Charles

Review Sue

17 Aug 2013

This is another great game, Peter!

The setting is wonderful (and made even better by the use of diolect) and the puzzles are challenging, but not so challenging that I would consider giving up on them (I had the right idea with that eraser puzzle, just hadn't tried the right verb! Thanks for the pointer).
Your excellent spelling and grammar helped the game move quickly and fluidly. Can't wait to play more of your games :)

Comment peter edwards

17 Aug 2013

Hi Sue,

I tried to cover both kinds of eraser - the wooden ones with a felt backing, or a cloth. So bang or shake would work.

I hear what you say about not seeing the water in the cauldron. I may work on that for a later amendment!

Always glad to help.

Comment Sue

17 Aug 2013

Hi Peter,

Yes, I got the "right" water (It isn't listed as being in the cauldron, though I did pour it in), but I haven't been able to figure out how to get the dust off the eraser (that's why I eventually tossed it in with the rest of the ingrediants!). Any hints on how to get at the dust would be great! Thanks again for putting up with all my questions :)

Comment peter edwards

17 Aug 2013

Hi Sue,
Two things to check
1. Do you have the "right" sort of water? (See recipe)
2. You need the dust - not the eraser!

Ask again if you need. Glad to help.
Peter

Comment Sue

16 Aug 2013

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the hint yesterday! I'm having a bit of trouble figuring out how to get the cauldron to boil/simmer. Is there something I need to do to the toad or the dusty eraser before this will happen, or is there something else (probably ridiculously obvious!) I'm missing ...?

Comment peter edwards

16 Aug 2013

Found a small, probably unimportant glitch. I've now fixed it. Apologies to players who are using "saved" games. I think you will probably still have the glitch. (Of course, you may not even encounter it!)

Tell me if you have a problem.

Comment peter edwards

16 Aug 2013

ddd333,

Ask him (the piskie) about piskies.
Good luck
Peter

Comment ddd333

16 Aug 2013

Hmm well I have visited the graveyard, tried to get to nine-oak stand and I have gone to the pub again. But I noticed the cornish writing on the graves and thought the piskie might be able to read the writing. I have not been able to get him to say anything else but "I am cornish you know."

Comment ddd333

15 Aug 2013

Okay, thanks sue. :)

Comment Sue

15 Aug 2013

ddd333, try (re)visiting a place you haven't been able to get to--someplace scarry.

Comment ddd333

15 Aug 2013

I can't figure out what to do after speaking with the piskie in the rabbit hole. I have really enjoyed it so far though!

Comment peter edwards

15 Aug 2013

Hi Sue,

Really glad you've been enjoying my little game.
To give you a hint - you need to go back to school!

If you need more information, please ask. I'd be delighted to help.

Cheers.
Peter

Comment Sue

15 Aug 2013

Hi Peter,

I was so excited to see you'd created a new game set in Cornwall! I'm really enjoying it so far, but I'm afraid I'm stuck. I've got everything listed in the book except the bindweed, and can't get beyond the gate with a password. Could you possibly give me a hint (without giving it away)?

Cheers,

Sue.

Comment jackeloperson

14 Aug 2013

whoops... left the gate open.