This is getting to be serious bidness now. We are about to undertake one of the hardest riddles of the game, maybe even of our lives! Fear not, my RPG Insanity buddies. As long as you kill any rats, I'll help you every step of the way. We WILL make it alive off this floor! A little brain-drained, but alive.
Six numbers? What ...?
Six, huh? Where'd I see six numbers? Or did I?
I think I'm so slick. All the clues I found, and the most I can come up with is a clue that only provided five numbers! I guess I need to look around here more. I need clues, and I need 'em now! Things sure change quickly, don't they? Nah, that's just a guess. But an educated guess.
Will that lever move again? It's been a while since I messed with it. Besides, I need a break from this constant rummaging. And those Samurai Puppets! I'm just sick of those hoodlums.
What was that? To the left again? I'm on it.
I guess the only thing left in here is that big chest.
...
A kimono? Nope. Not my size. *toss it back*
But that doll ... I gotta touch it one more time. The porcelain, craftsmanship, detail. Don't worry. I'm a stealthy ninja. I don't clumsily break things. I'm just mesmerized. *Reaching out*
The doll moved again??
What luck! Left? Ok!
Um. I don't think I should have left that room with the dolls. I think I went too far left.
Hmm. Left... left. What's to the left of the doll that hasn't been manipulated yet? It's not like there's much room here.
The doll is facing backward. Whatever she's looking at has my curiosity piqued.
Nothing's back there. But she's facing that way. She's facing the wall. Hmm. Wassup with the wall? First a sound from the left, and she's facing the wall. Left and back ... Think. Think.
That suspicious old chest. That's gotta be it! I dunno. What if there's a corpse in there now or something? Like the kimono came to life? That kinda stuff happens. I have a bad feeling about it; but I believe I don't have another option.
*Sigh*.
Here goes. Please no corpse. No corpse. No corpse.
Another secret panel! Déjà Vu. And I ain't liking it.
Gah! All these Samurai Puppets!! But another spell is gained. I guess that makes fighting all these ridiculous puppets worth the effort.
But, what to do with a fortified Blade? Meh. Can't worry 'bout it now. I'll find out soon. Bigger (much bigger) things are on the horizon.
All that's left to do now is key in those six numbers on the puzzle box. All I'm doing is staring at it. Getting nowhere. Lemme look at my clues again. (Look at next Spoiler if you need a hint.)
I'm gonna need a paper and pen to write down all those bizarre Gregorian calendar clues. Take a long hard look at them, and see if I can figure out the meaning. I really want to solve this puzzle. I NEED to solve this puzzle. It may be the only way to leave this floor.
(Go ahead. Grab a paper and pen. Write down all the info provided. Trust me - you may really need to do it.)
Remember what I wrote in the Intro: don't use too many Spoilers. Don't continue reading the Spoilers unless absolutely necessary. For all I know, this could be the first Spoiler you needed to use. If so, that just solidifies my argument about you not needing to use the following Spoilers. If you came this far on your own, you can do this one, too! Don't underestimate yourself by looking for the answer to quickly get it over with and move on to the next dilemma. Stay strong! Savor every moment of this puzzle. It's most likely a small sampling of what is yet to come. Train your brain to think like a Master Puzzler, like a seasoned Escapee.
Look, I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed. And I'm absolutely terrible at math. Probably the worst. My 11-year old nephew makes me look as dumb as a box of rocks in arithmetic - even simple problems. It's quite embarrassing, actually. Believe me when I tell you, if *I* can solve this riddle, just about anyone can solve it. You only need a little resolve. Please give it one more try. Revisit the clues. If all else fails, there will still be hints in subsequent Spoilers before you get the final breakdown and answer.
It is kinda exciting to beat a monster-puzzle of this caliber on your own. But if you can't get anywhere with the clues provided, and you've already begun flinging stuff across the room, then move on to the next Spoiler before you hurt somebody.
