Invisiclues

How do I climb the endless stair?

1. If you wish to go back to ZORK II, just switch diskettes.

How do I get the sword in the stone?

1. "Who do you think you are? Arthur?"
2. "The sword is deeply imbedded within the rock. You can't even begin to budge it."
3. Be patient. You'll get it when the need for it arises.

How can the runes be translated?

1. A Runish to English dictionary?
2. Have you examined them?
3. Beyond that. you'll get nothing more.

How do I climb the channel in the Damp Passage?

1. "Tile channel climbs too rapidly and the moss is slippery."

What will increase traction?

1. Studded snow tires work well on glare ice.
2. Some purists insist on chains.
3. If you were thinking of climbing the slippery moss, forget it. You really can't go that way.

How can I clear the rubble in the Damp Passage?

1. "The channel opening is blocked by tons of debris."
2. You can't.

Where do I find the old and wizened man?

1. The runes are a very subtle hint.
2. There is a chance he will appear when you enter (and only when you enter) the engravings room.

How do I waken the old and wizened man?

1. He is sleeping very soundly (listen to that snore).
2. Nothing short of shaking him will arouse him.

What do I do about the old and wizened man?

1. Attacking him would not be very sporting, but it might give you a clue.
2. He is described as "weak", "tired", and "frail."
3. Have you considered helping him? Try giving him something he could use.
4. Try giving him the waybread.

Can the phosphorescent moss be kept alive for more than to moves?

1. Certainly. It will live through the entire game.
2. But you will never be able to take it, move it, or use it as a light source anywhere else.

How can I open the Great Iron Door?

1. You cannot open the door.
2. However, after the earthquake you will find a cleft in the rock which will allow you to pass.

How do I get the rust remover tube from the warlock?

1. What a looney!

How do I get out of the chasm?

1. How did you get down to the chasm?
2. I'm sure the folks at Infocom will be very interested.

I'm trapped on the Aqueduct. What do I do?

1. If you can't proceed to the north due to a collapsed segment, you're stuck.
2. What might have caused this segment to collapse?
3. The secret is to traverse this area before it is destroyed by the earthquake.

Can the lake be crossed?

1. "Go jump in a lake!"
2. Seriously! Jump in and swim to one of the other shores.

What is required to walk on water?

1. A messianic complex?
2. Do you also want to move mountains?

How do I catch the fish?

1. Just be careful that it doesn't catch you!

What is a Roc?

1. It is a legendary bird of prey of tremendous size and strength. Your probability of seeing it is low, but if you do, watch out!

What can be done with the swamp gas?

1. Swamp gas burns...
2. If you could transport it across the lake, it might make a good light source.

How do I transport the swamp gas?

1. A bottle would be useful.
2. Unfortunately, there are no bottles. By the way, where did you find swamp gas?
3. Remember the Introduction? If every question in this book were pertinent to the game, the questions themselves would give far too much away. Questions such as this should convince you to ignore questions which are not of immediate use.

How can I get the shiny object?

1. Try to take it until you eventually succeed. (There is a 50% probability that you will get it on any move. Although there is less than a one in one thousand chance that you wouldn't get it in less that 10 tries, it could conceivably take zillions of tries.)

What is the table with the "Scenic Vista" sign for?

1. Have you ever examined it?
2. Have you ever touched or rubbed it?
3. You can look at or go to sections of Zork I, Zork II, Zork III, and Enchanter™.

Is there anything under the manhole cover?

1. Try raising or moving it.

How do I get a light source to the southern end of the lake?

1. The light sources cannot be relit once they've gotten wet.
2. They can't be taken across the lake without getting wet.
3. There is no way to get a working light source to the south shore of the lake.
4. There is another way!
5. Have you seen the grue repellent?
6. Figure out how to use the viewing table.
7. Use the grue repellent to get to the Key room and aqueduct. The viewing table is also useful for pre-positioning the light source you will eventually need.

How can I get to the coal in the Dead End?

1. You can't.
2. You are limited to three moves in the areas visited with the viewing table.
3. There is no way for you to increase this. Obviously, if you could stay as long as you wanted, there would have to be four games on the diskette.

What light source can I take to the west of the Timber Room?

1. None.
2. See question above.