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> > > > > What am I supposed to do to help the gnome in the forest? I have the Sack, two Gold Pieces, Rope, Branch, Silver Key, Shovel, Hammer, Nails, Bow, Arrow, Jewel, Club, and the Ticket.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > go fishing. take what u find to the west and south of the store and fish here on your return trip.
> > >
> > > I don't think you're quite ready for helping the gnome, yet. why not see if someone will take that shiny gem off your hands ?
> >
> > Am I supposed to get something in the tower? I have: Sack
> > Gold Piece
> > Gold Piece
> > Rope
> > Hook
> > Branch
> > Silver Key
> > Gold Key
> > Sword
> > Shovel
> > Scroll
> > Hammer
> > Nails
> > Bow
> > Arrow
> > Fishing Pole
> > Magic Stone
> > Club
> > Ticket
> > Sunstone
> >
>
> first, you need to be turning in your gold, as you go. it's like, the game progresses in steps, k ? more so, the other games than this one, but it's a good idea to get into habit of turning in what you find, as you go.
> yes, there's something helpful to be found, upstairs in the tower. always, examine the area, when that option is available--- even "many" times. what you can "see" after 2/3 try can be different from the first.
> hope this helps !

they like to make u read things many times. always a good habit if at first u don't succeed try, try again.