> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am still getting eaten by the lion and I have been to the fish guy a bunch of times and he keeps thanking me - I will try it again thanks.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks for the info - here is my list
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sack
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Key
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Scroll
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Arrow
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jeweled Dagger
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Rope
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Gold Key
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hammer
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Fishing Pole
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass Ring
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hook
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sword
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Nails
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Club
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sunstone
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Branch
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Shovel
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Bow
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ticket
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I realize that I am having trouble mapping the garden - it is hard because of the curves. I have been to the violets and then gone W S E and wind up in waterlilies - when I listen - I hear a lot of growls. Have dealt with many of the creatures and been to the top of the tower.Any thoughts?
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The trick to mapping out the garden is to read the instructions the game gives you. Example- as you enter the garden you come to a" light breeze". The game also tells you that the NORTH PATH goes EAST. You should make an arrow that goes North and make the arrow continue East. Some areas in the garden are large and some are small. If you discribe the place you're in and put arrows going N-S-E-W you won't get lost. There are many areas that do not go South or North ect. in that case draw a dark line showing it is a dead end. If you put a square around each area it is easier to see. From your inventory I am pretty sure you got past the LION. You still need something from the guy you fed the fish to. He is in the forest West of the sphinx. You need to talk to him a second time. He will give you something. You have almost everything you need to enter the castle in the garden. Go E from where the sound of the bats Sooor. Good Luck. Work on that map of the garden.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Have you been to the castle in the garden? It is just East of the bats sooor. You might be ready to go there. Did you get a magic stone? You have everything in you inventory to enter the castle exept the magic stone. If you have been there already that explains why it isn't in your inventory. Forget the lion. I think you already have what you need from that area. Try going to the castle in the forest. Forget the hungry guy for now. He may have already given you what you need. The castle in the garden is where you should head.
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > I am missing the magic stone and can't get into the castle
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > Go back to the man you fed the fish to. He is in the forest just West of the sphinx. Maybe now the game will let him give you the magic stone. Speak to him again.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Went back ato sickly fish guy - he continues to thank me for saving his life - one of my options here is to give him a "spell" but I don't have one and if I offer it, he doesn't want it - I spoke to him this last time about a dozen times.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > I think you're going to the wrong guy. I don't remember an option where he asks for a spell. The guy you want to talk to is the gnome. He is in the southwest part of the forest. Can you find your way to the pixies in the southern part of the forest. Keep going west until you come to the gnome. Check your inventory again and see if you have the Magic stone. He tells you about the stone's magic. Maybe that's the magic he's talking about. Check your inventory one last time.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > here is my current inventory
> > > > > > > > > Sack
> > > > > > > > > Branch
> > > > > > > > > Shovel
> > > > > > > > > Bow
> > > > > > > > > Ticket
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Carrot
> > > > > > > > > Silver Key
> > > > > > > > > Scroll
> > > > > > > > > Arrow
> > > > > > > > > Jeweled Dagger
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Rope
> > > > > > > > > Gold Key
> > > > > > > > > Hammer
> > > > > > > > > Fishing Pole
> > > > > > > > > Pass Ring
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Hook
> > > > > > > > > Sword
> > > > > > > > > Nails
> > > > > > > > > Club
> > > > > > > > > Sunstone
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > he is the greeenish gnomewho ate the fish and continues to thank me in additon to tickling, examining, talking to, I can give him a ticket, a spell or a shovel. I don't know anything about the spell, it is just an option - but he doesn't want anything! Just keeps thaniking me - should I start over?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Are you sure you can't enter the castle in the garden . What happens when you go to the castle? Did you see the guard? You should be able to enter the castle in the garden. Tell me what happens when you visit the castle in the garden.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > ok - got into castle - gave up dagger - now have coat and float ring.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > You're ready to explore the volcano. It's just behind the wall where the tree is. I hope you found a use for that club. Make sure you make a good map of the volcano. You will need to go back later. There are many dead ends and stairs that go up and down. The trick to getting through the next part is a good map. Good Luck!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > Found the princess - now have to get her out - my keys don't fit!
> > > >
> > > > You don't need a key. Listen to what the girl says. Try everything. Look at everything in all the cells. Look everywhere. Hint--- Save the Zombie for last. Keep working at different things. Try - try again.
> > >
> > > Next time you post pleeeese give your inventory. It helps.
> >
> > Sack
> > Gold Key
> > Nails
> > Ticket
> > Oil
> >
> > Rope
> > Sword
> > Bow
> > Winter Coat
> >
> > Hook
> > Shovel
> > Arrow
> > Pass Ring
> >
> > Branch
> > Scroll
> > Fishing Pole
> > Float Ring
> >
> > Silver Key
> > Hammer
> > Club
> > Sunstone
> >
> > The girl says hi in a weak voice - the hay shows nothing - I have tried all options and will continue to beat on locks with various implements since this is about the only thing I can do!
>
> Oh my goodness - I'M DONE!!!!!! - But it took me over 7000 moves - that's disgusting! I've learned so much - have also completed Brackly Hall and can't wait to start another - and I will always,always make a map - my earlier mistakes had everything to do with not having a map - thank you so mcuh for helping with hints and your patience.

I played this game twice. The second time around I still had to ask for hints. Once you have played a few of these games, it gets easier. The map helps cut down on a lot of moves. Once you get that down pat you can get from one place to another faster. I found making little notes in different colored pen help me to know what is in each area. Good Luck with Fantasy Quest II. It's as good as the first.