Start of a transcript of: Inform 7 v10.1.2 Identification number: //813DF51F-E26A-4E46-8D2A-4244E8F02D85// Interpreter version 0.6.0 / VM 3.1.3 Questions version 5.2 by Michael Callaghan >x knapp He doesn't want to admit it, but he is desperate for your help in this case. >x carl A bespectacled man in his late forties, he looks visibly shaken. >x door It's closed. >x chest The drawers are beside the desk, and comprise of a top drawer and a bottom drawer. >x bed The bed has not been made. There are a couple of ear plugs by the pillow. The window is next to the bed. >x desk The desk is sturdy and made of mahogany. It seems to have been well-used by its owner. There is a phone, a mug, newspapers from the past week, and a lamp on the desk. >x plugs Eww... Are you sure you want to do that? >yes That was a rhetorical question. >lol I didn't understand that sentence. >x window It's closed. Through the window, you can see that it is a cloudy morning. You hear the occasional car honks. >x me You haven't had time to look at yourself in a mirror before rushing out to the crime scene. You can't bear to think of how dishevelled you must be. >i You are carrying nothing. >x phone The Android phone is locked. To unlock it, type draw on screen. >x mug There is some dark liquid in the mug. >x liquid You wafted the smell to your nose and identified the dark liquid as the remnants of a strong morning coffee. >x newspapers You notice that several job advertisements are circled in red on each day's newspaper. >x ads It looks like Randall was out of a job. >x lamp The lamp is covered with a layer of dust. The lamp is currently switched off. >x dust The lamp must have been unused for a while. >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >x piano The upright piano is in pristine condition. You also notice faint scribbles on some of the keys. >x keys The roman numerals i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii can be seen faintly scratched into seven keys, starting from the middle C key onwards. >touch keys You feel nothing unexpected. >play piano You play a soulful melody and almost got carried away, if not for a loud "Ahem" from Inspector Knapp, looking obviously unimpressed. >talk to knapp Conversation in this game is handled by ASKING. Try using ask about instead. >ask knapp about victim "The victim, Randall White, is a 55-year-old male. The landlord found the victim and called the police immediately. The victim was found seated on the chair by his desk, his head bowed down. There was a lot, in fact, a copious amount, of blood on the victim's face and body, and the surrounding area." Hint: You can also try asking about wounds or time of death. >ask about wounds You can't see any such thing. >ask knapp about wounds "There were no visible wounds on the body." >ask knapp about blood "The blood was found to be belonging to the victim." >ask knapp about time of death "The body was still warm and exhibited upper body rigidity when we arrived at around 8 am, so the time of death could be anywhere between 3 to 8 hours earlier. Oh yes, you should interview Carl, the landlord. He might give you more information." Hint: You can also try asking about alibi. >ask knapp about alibi Tip: To ask the Inspector about someone else's alibi, you need to specify the person whose alibi you want to ask the Inspector about, e.g. ask Knapp about alibi. To directly ask a suspect for his alibi, simply use ask about alibi. >ask knapp about carl's alibi "For this, you'd have to ask him yourself." There are other things you can ask these characters about, but there will be no more automatic hints from here. Be creative! Think like a detective. If you're stuck on what to ask, continue exploring the apartment. >ask knapp about piano "Am I a joke to you? We have no time to lose. Don't even think about playing on it..." >ask knapp about ear plugs There is no need to ask the Inspector about these. >ask carl about randall "Randall was already dead when I found him... I'd wanted to give him a piece of my mind as I've had enough of waiting for him to pay his rent, which had been months overdue. I went to his door, and to my surprise, it was not locked. I opened the door and had the shock of my life... Oh the blood! I ran back to my room and informed the police right away. I swear, I had nothing to do with this, Detective..." >about carl about alibi I only understood you as far as wanting to about. >ask carl about alibi He started to stammer. "... Wh...What, I reported the case to the police and now I am a suspect?!" His face turned red with anger. "I... I'll have you know that I was in my own room since I returned from work at 6 pm yesterday. Didn't step out at all until slightly before 7 am, when I was looking through the rent ledger... Which was what reminded me to chase Randall for the rent again!!" >ask carl about rent "All I know is that he owes me about four months of rent. Every time I chased him about it, he would plead with me saying that he needs more time and will make the payment when he has the money." >ask carl about money There is no reply. >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >open top drawer You open the top drawer, revealing a pill bottle. >x pill The bottle is closed. There is a medicine label on the bottle. >x label The name on the label reads "Randall White". The label says that the pill bottle contains propranolol, a blood pressure-lowering medication. >ask knapp about pills "I was hoping you'd find that. We've sent the pills for analysis before you arrived. The pills were found to contain only propranolol. Based on his medical records, Randall White had a history of high blood pressure, depression, and liver cirrhosis. >ask knapp about blood pressure "Well, it is what is it is..." >ask knapp about depression "We were informed that Randall sank into depression after his wife's death. He has since recovered after going through therapy, and has been off antidepressant medications for the past five years." >ask knapp about liver "According to the nurse who spoke to me on the phone, the liver damage seemed to have stemmed from Randall's severe drinking habit, which started about a decade ago. He also had esophageal varices." >ask knapp about drinking "Randall quit drinking after he recovered from depression." >ask knapp about varices "Good question. I didn't know what these were either, so I asked the nurse about it. Esophageal varices are abnormal, swollen blood vessels in the esophagus." >ask knapp about vessels There is no reply. >ask knapp about esophagus There is no reply. >ask carl about depression "I don't really know much about Randall's personal life... Sorry." >ask knapp about wife "Nancy White passed away from a car accident ten years ago." >ask knapp about accident "His wife was in a cab that day. Due to a collision with a speeding car, both wife and driver died on the spot." >ask knapp about driver There is no reply. >ask knapp about swollen blood vessels There is no reply. >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >open bottom drawer It seems to be locked. >ask knapp about key "I'm afraid I can't help you there." >x desk The desk is sturdy and made of mahogany. It seems to have been well-used by its owner. There is a phone, a mug, newspapers from the past week, and a lamp on the desk. >ask knapp about phone "Go figure," says Knapp with a wink. >ask carl about job "I'm afraid I can't help you much on that." >ask carl about phone He shrugs and says nothing. >ask carl about ads There is no reply. >turn on lamp As the light came on, you see the sillhouette of a grid form on the desk surface. >x grid +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ | | 3,3 | 1,1,1 | 1,1,1 | 3,3 | +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ | 2 | | | | | +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ | 1,1 | | | | | +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ | 1,1 | | | | | +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ | 1,1 | | | | | +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ | 2 | | | | | +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ | 1,1 | | | | | +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ | 1,1 | | | | | +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ | 1,1 | | | | | +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ | 2 | | | | | +-----+------+-------+-------+------+ >ask knapp about grid "Good find! Let's look at this 4 x 9 grid... The numbers on the first row and column indicate how many boxes should be shaded in the respective row or column. A comma means that the shaded box(es) are spaced apart. You might want to use a pen and paper to work this one out." >x phone The Android phone is locked. To unlock it, type draw on screen. >draw 8 on screen The phone is now unlocked. You configure the phone settings to disable the screen lock so there's no need to lock or unlock it again. >x phone Browsing the phone contents, what stood out were a few photos and a single note entry. >x note FACE >ask knapp about note "Hmm... a curious find. Whatever could this mean?" >play face on piano You can't see any such thing. >play f on piano You can't see any such thing. >play piano Better not incur the Inspector's wrath again! You restrain yourself and decide it would be wise to switch your focus back on the investigation. >x piano The upright piano is in pristine condition. You also notice faint scribbles on some of the keys. >x keys The roman numerals i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii can be seen faintly scratched into seven keys, starting from the middle C key onwards. >play key iv You can't see any such thing. >play iv You can't see any such thing. >press iv You can't see any such thing. >press key iv You can't see any such thing. >play f You can't see any such thing. >play f key You can't see any such thing. >ask knapp about scribbles "Hmm... Wonder what these are all about." >play piano Better not incur the Inspector's wrath again! You restrain yourself and decide it would be wise to switch your focus back on the investigation. >x phone Browsing the phone contents, what stood out were a few photos and a single note entry. >x photos There were photos of the victim and a young teenage girl, and those of the victim and an older woman. They looked happy. The photos with the girl were dated between four to seven years ago, while those with the woman were dated between eleven to twelve years ago. All photos were taken at various public places in England. >ask knapp about girl "The girl in the photos matches the description of the victim's daughter, Constance, in our records." >ask knapp about constance "What about her do you want to find out?" >ask knapp about where constance lives There is no reply. >ask knapp where constance lives I didn't understand that sentence. >ask knapp about constance "What about her do you want to find out?" >where she lives I didn't understand that sentence. >ask knapp about constance's relationship with randall There is no reply. >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >x bed The bed has not been made. There are a couple of ear plugs by the pillow. The window is next to the bed. >x pillow It's filled with down, but there's nothing of interest here. >x window It's closed. Through the window, you can see that it is a cloudy morning. You hear the occasional car honks. >open window You open the window. >x window You can see the bustling street below. It is a steep drop, making it unlikely for anyone to try to escape from the window. Besides, the ledge is too thin for even a child to stand on it. >listen You hear nothing unexpected. >smell You smell nothing unexpected. >x plugs Eww... Are you sure you want to do that? >take plugs There's no reason for taking these. >ask knapp about plugs There is no reply. >ask carl about plugs There is no reply. >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >x door It's closed. >open door You open the oak door. >x door You step out of the apartment, but there is no one in the walkway. You hear the Inspector yelling at you to head back into the apartment to continue your investigation. >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >x chair You notice that the chair seat cushion still has some dried blood. >x dried blood You can't see any such thing. >x blood Maybe you could try asking Inspector Knapp about the blood. >ask knapp about blood "The blood was found to be belonging to the victim." >ask knapp about chair "I wouldn't think of sitting on it right now." >x cushion You notice that the chair seat cushion still has some dried blood. >x wardrobe A smaller than usual plywood wardrobe with casement doors. It's closed. >open wardrobe Given the size of the wardrobe, the few pieces of clothing that it contains are enough to make the wardrobe look packed. The clothes are all neatly hung on a rack. >x clothes The clothes belonged to the victim. You could tell he dressed frugally. >ask knapp about clothes "Keep exploring." >search clothes This action is not used in the game. Try using examine instead. >x clothes The clothes belonged to the victim. You could tell he dressed frugally. >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >x wardrobe A smaller than usual plywood wardrobe with casement doors. Given the size of the wardrobe, the few pieces of clothing that it contains are enough to make the wardrobe look packed. The clothes are all neatly hung on a rack. >take clothes There is no need to take these. >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >ask carl about clothes There is no reply. >ask carl about piano "Once in a while, I could hear Randall playing the piano from my room. He plays well, but I shall never miss it." >x desk The desk is sturdy and made of mahogany. It seems to have been well-used by its owner. There is a phone, a mug, newspapers from the past week, and a lamp on the desk. >x mug There is some dark liquid in the mug. >ask knapp about mug "It is a... receptacle for holding liquids?" >lol I didn't understand that sentence. >ask knapp about coffee There is no reply. >ask knapp about newspapers "So we've checked his employment records... Randall used to work as a bricklayer before losing his job a few months ago." >ask knapp about job "So we've checked his employment records... Randall used to work as a bricklayer before losing his job a few months ago." >ask knapp about bricklayer There is no reply. >ask carl about job "I'm afraid I can't help you much on that." >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >ask carl about constance "I'm afraid I can't help you much on that." >ask carl about wife "I don't really know. I'm sorry." >x chest The drawers are beside the desk, and comprise of a top drawer and a bottom drawer. >x top drawer The top drawer is made of hardwood. In the top drawer is a pill bottle. >x bottom Made of hardwood, it looks similar to the top drawer, except for the 4-digit combination lock installed on it. (To unlock it, type enter on bottom drawer) >x piano The upright piano is in pristine condition. You also notice faint scribbles on some of the keys. >x keys The roman numerals i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii can be seen faintly scratched into seven keys, starting from the middle C key onwards. >enter 4613 on bottom drawer You hear a click sound from the drawer. It's currently closed. >open bottom You open the bottom drawer, revealing a tiny key. >x key The key may be tiny, but it is made of steel. >take key Taken. >i You are carrying: a tiny key >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >ask knapp about key "Now I'm impressed! You should know what to do with this." >x door You step out of the apartment, but there is no one in the walkway. You hear the Inspector yelling at you to head back into the apartment to continue your investigation. >x chest The drawers are beside the desk, and comprise of a top drawer and a bottom drawer. >x desk The desk is sturdy and made of mahogany. It seems to have been well-used by its owner. There is a phone, a mug, newspapers from the past week, and a lamp on the desk. >x lamp The lamp is covered with a layer of dust. The lamp is currently switched on. >clean lamp You rub the lamp. >x lamp The lamp is covered with a layer of dust. The lamp is currently switched on. >x newspapers You notice that several job advertisements are circled in red on each day's newspaper. >x ads It looks like Randall was out of a job. >x mug There is some dark liquid in the mug. >x liquid You wafted the smell to your nose and identified the dark liquid as the remnants of a strong morning coffee. >l Apartment You can see Inspector Knapp, Carl the landlord, an oak door, a chest of drawers, a bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a wardrobe here. >x chair You notice that the chair seat cushion still has some dried blood. >x cushion You notice that the chair seat cushion still has some dried blood. >x blood Maybe you could try asking Inspector Knapp about the blood. >x piano The upright piano is in pristine condition. You also notice faint scribbles on some of the keys. >x wardrobe A smaller than usual plywood wardrobe with casement doors. Given the size of the wardrobe, the few pieces of clothing that it contains are enough to make the wardrobe look packed. The clothes are all neatly hung on a rack. >x rack Shifting the clothes to one side, you notice a red box at the bottom of the wardrobe. >x box It's locked. There is a keyhole on it. >unlock box (with the tiny key) You open the red box, revealing a white envelope. >x envelope The faded envelope is sealed. >open envelope You open the white envelope, revealing a letter. >x letter "This is the last will and testament of Randall White. I am widowed and I have one daughter, namely: Constance White. Upon my death, I leave all my possessions to my daughter Constance, who has been my source of hope and joy. Signed, R. White". The will is signed by two other witnesses, and dated a year ago. Inspector Knapp walks over to you, looks at the letter, and says, "You astound me. I can't believe we missed this. Now... we should have enough to go on. Could you tell me what on earth happened here?" See if you are able to answer these questions: Who killed Randall White? How did Randall White die? If you are ready to solve the mystery, give Inspector Knapp the letter. Otherwise, continue exploring the apartment. Note that you will not be able to access the help menu nor the hints once you've given the Inspector the letter. Tip: It might be a good idea to SAVE at this point. >save Ok. >give letter to knapp (first taking the letter) "Excellent! Let's hear what you have to say!" Inspector Knapp exclaims. The both of you head back to his office at the Brickland Yard. You have successfully "escaped" the room! Proceed on to solve the mystery. --------------------------------(Press any key to continue.)-------------------------------- Brickland Yard Back in the comforts of his office, you are seated opposite Inspector Knapp at his desk. He has three questions for you. Given your track record in crime-solving, he expects you to solve the case with no more than a total of four wrong tries (because otherwise it is clear to him that you are guessing). Inspector Knapp says to you, "Now, tell me. Who killed the victim?" 1 - Carl 2 - Constance 3 - Nancy 4 - Inspector Knapp 5 - Randall's therapist 6 - A burglar 7 - Nobody Please select a number between 1 and 7 >7 "Gee... You're good!" says Inspector Knapp. "How, then, did he die?" he asks, with a glint in his eyes. 1 - he suffocated 2 - he lost a lot of blood 3 - he was poisoned 4 - he broke his neck Please select a number between 1 and 4 >2 "Not bad!" says Inspector Knapp. "Now, the bonus question: What did he die of?" he asks, clearly excited now. 1 - drug overdose 2 - self-inflicted cut injury 3 - adverse side effect of propranolol 4 - adverse side effect of antidepressants 5 - drug interaction 6 - gunshot wound 7 - stroke 8 - heart attack 9 - ruptured esophageal varices 10 - stomach ulcers 11 - intractable vomiting 12 - diverticular bleeding 13 - tuberculosis Please select a number between 1 and 13 >9 "Well done! I knew I could count on you," says Inspector Knapp. (Press any key to continue.) The whole truth, and nothing but the truth... Randall White went into depression after his wife died from a car accident. He resorted to heavy drinking as a means to cope. As a result of alcoholism, he developed liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension. (Hence, the propranolol.) Thanks to therapy, Randall got out of depression five years ago, and has been off antidepressants since; he has also managed to quit drinking. To support his daughter's college education in the US, he sold off his house and ended up renting a room from Carl. Unfortunately, some time after, he was diagnosed with esophageal varices, a complication of his liver condition. Having been informed by the physician that this condition could be potentially fatal, Randall made a will. A few months later, he lost his job as a bricklayer, and he had been requesting for Carl to extend his tenancy in the hope of getting a new job. Randall White eventually succumbed to hemorrhagic shock from variceal rupture while alone in his room. Life, indeed, had been merciless... (Press any key to continue.) About Inspired by a real case. Created as a potential teaching tool for forensic science or medical education. Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT? > q Please give one of the answers above. Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT? > quit