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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.
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> > > > > go fishing. take what u find to the west and south of the store and fish here on your return trip.
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> > > > 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 ?
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> > > 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
> > >
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> > 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 !
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> I still can't find anything!

if u are on the 3rd floor of the tower just keep reading the book until something appears. unless u already have it then u need to update your inventory. if u are only on the first floor touch and try everything except the bookcase. look, sit, touch, sit, etc.