> > > > > Wow, am I just stupid or something? There's so few options, yet
> > > > I still can't figure out how to proceed. If I go forward or back at the
> > > > beginning, I die, so I go up. Then if I attempt to go back I either
> > > > die on impact, or land on the moss I tossed down and die from
> > > > harpy attack. Dropping the torch down the hole or off the edge
> > > > somehow results in the cave blowing up... and I see no other
> > > > actions that can be performed in this game... ;_;
> > > >
> > > > Nah, there are other options. Specifically, one to do with the moss,
> > > > which you need to do before you do ANYTHING with the torch.
> > > >
> > > > However, all that is moot if you haven't tried to burn down the
> > > > school yet.
> > > >
> > > > -Rifty
> > >
> > >
> > > I'm having the same problem. How am I supposed to burn down the school? I've tried to start a trashcan fire but whenever I try to throw something away I'm told I want to keep my items. What am I missing?
> > > You're Carrying:
> > >
> > > Beaker
> > > Disk with Essay
> > > Hot-Wiring Instructions
> > > Mirror
> > > Wire
> > > Blue Paint
> > > Disk with Virus
> > > Juice
> > > Shirt
> > > Wrench
> > > Bottle Cap
> > > Earthworm Sample
> > > Key
> > > Shoes
> > > Chain
> > > Eraser
> > > Knock-Out Drops
> > > Soldering Iron
> > > Chalk
> > > Glue Stick
> > > Lighter
> > > Spool of Film
> > >
> >
> >
> > It depends. How far you have gotten with the web team? If they're still there, you have to work with them a little more. If they're gone, look at the bulletin boards a little more closely.
> >
> > "Can be hazardous to you health" Ash
>
> I've got the same problem. I've started the fire, checked the bulletin, read the file, and completed all my other quests, and I still can't figure this out. I think I have the "info" necessary, but I can't beat this. Any hints?

I'm going to assume you made the same mistake I did - you figured out the code but didn't see how it applied to the game.

Here's the thing: you have to get past that bat-infested cavern all by yourself before the code comes into play. That moss is both flammable and cushy, and there's a seemingly endless supply - fortunately for you!

-Mandi "mmm, roasted bat" aka Chaos