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| MYST |
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| FAQ/WALKTHROUGH |
| Version 1.3 (December 22, 2003) |
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| By The Admiral |
| Email: Admiral1018@yahoo.com |
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INTRODUCTION
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Even many years after its release, Myst still reigns as one of the most
innovative and revolutionary video games of all time. While its graphics and
interface have long since been bettered by other games, nothing has yet come
close to redefining a genre of gaming the way it has. Anyone seeking an
incredible playing experience or wanting to share in a piece of gaming
history would be well minded to give Myst a shot.

That being said, Myst, in many gamers' minds, is one of the most challenging
and frustrating games ever created. The puzzles require some deep thinking
and a true creativity in many cases. The game is not simply a matter of "do
this, then do that," it's more a case of "figure out how this works, then
learn to master and control it." For everyone who has ever gotten stuck
while playing this game, or who completed it but isn't sure if they got the
fullest from their experience, this guide should help you.

Before proceeding, note that Myst does require a basic level of academic
intelligence to understand. You must know simple geometric concepts, like
how many degrees are in a circle and how angle measures work. You must also
be able to do simple arithmetic computations and understand the basic
cardinal direction system (North, South, East, West). Just be mindful of
these basic requirements before proceeding.

As a final note, this guide uses two extended ASCII characters: the bullet
() and the over-score (î). If you cannot see both of these symbols clearly,
it is probably due to your browser settings. In that case, try switching
browsers or opening this document in a text editor. That should correct the
problem.


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D I S C L A I M E R MYS01
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This FAQ is meant for personal use only and cannot be reproduced for
commercial use under any circumstances. No portions of this guide may be
reproduced, in part or in entirety, without the consent of the author. If
you would like to use any part of this guide in your FAQ or website, I will
probably give you permission if you ask, but you must ask first (Email:
Admiral1018@yahoo.com). The Myst title and all contents within are copyright
of Cyan, Inc.


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G A M E E D I T I O N S MYS02
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Over the years, Myst has been ported and re-released across many different
platforms and gaming systems. While all versions are basically the same,
there are subtle differences that may affect the playing experience of
particular releases. This guide has been written for and fully tested on the
following versions of this game:

 PC Classic Edition
 PC Masterpiece Edition
 PC DVD Edition
 10th Anniversary Edition

The strategies found in the FAQ and Walkthrough sections have been verified
to work on all game versions listed below. The main exception is when
instructions involve pressing or holding a mouse key; simply replace this
command with the appropriate action button used in the particular game.

 Playstation
 Sega Saturn
 3DO
 Jaguar CD


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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S MYS03
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DISCLAIMER..............................................................MYS01
GAME EDITIONS...........................................................MYS02
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................MYS03

PC EDITION DIFFERENCES..................................................MYS04
GAME SETUP..............................................................MYS05
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS.....................................................MYS06

MENU....................................................................MYS07
CONTROLS................................................................MYS08
BACKGROUND STORY........................................................MYS09

SECTION I - GENERAL TIPS................................................MYS10

SECTION II - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)...........................MYS11
 Island of Myst
 Getting to the Other Ages
 Mechanical Age
 Stoneship Age
 Channelwood Age
 Selenitic Age
 Ending
 Other Questions

SECTION III - WALKTHROUGH...............................................MYS12

PART I - ISLAND OF MYST.................................................MYS13
 Exploring the Island
 Island of Myst Map
 Getting Started
 Library
 Books
 Tower Rotation
 Access Keys
 The Ages OF Myst
 Final Note about the Pages

PART II - MECHANICAL AGE................................................MYS14
 Accessing the Mechanical Age
 Arriving in the Mechanical Age
 Entering the Fortress
 Exploring the Fortress
 Rotation the Fortress
 Exiting the Mechanical Age

PART III - STONESHIP AGE................................................MYS15
 Accessing the Stoneship Age
 Arriving in the Stoneship Age
 Exploring the Stoneship Age
 Draining Away the Water
 Restoring the Power
 Finding the Pages
 Lighting the Ship and Exiting the Age

PART IV - CHANNELWOOD AGE...............................................MYS16
 Accessing the Channelwood Age
 Arriving in the Channelwood Age
 Pumping the Water
 Using the Elevators
 Navigating the Tree Level
 Finding the Pages

PART V - SELENITIC AGE..................................................MYS17
 Accessing the Selenitic Age
 Arriving in the Selenitic Age
 Finding the Sounds
 Using the Transceiver
 Opening the Shed
 Navigating the Tunnel

PART VI - ENDING........................................................MYS18
 The Final Pages
 The End Game
 Other Endings

SECTION IV - SOLUTIONS..................................................MYS19

CONTACT INFORMATION.....................................................MYS20
REVISION HISTORY........................................................MYS21
CREDITS.................................................................MYS22



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* * * R E A D T H I S * * *
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Solving the puzzles and mysteries scattered through Myst are the most
challenging and enjoying elements of the game. Relying on a guide or
extensive information during your first play through will completely ruin
your experience, in all likelihood. PLEASE keep this in mind before going
any further. The game is possible to beat in 10 minutes if you have all the
solutions, but this will totally ruin the game for you. This guide is set up
in different sections to give you gradually increasing help while spoiling
your experience as little as possible. Here are the different sections of
this guide and how to best make use of them:

 Section I - General Tips: This section contains a list of 10 tips that will
help you start off strong and show you what types of things to look for.
There are NO spoilers or specific hints given in this section, so it is safe
for anyone to read. If you are struggling or if this is your first time
through a puzzle game, it is encouraged that you read this section.

 Section II - FAQ: The FAQ section contains a Question and Answer listing
for many of the more difficult areas in the game. If you are truly stuck and
none of the tips in the first section will help you, odds are the puzzle
giving you trouble can be found in one of the questions there. The answers
to each question do not flat out tell you the solutions, but they give
instructions on what to look for and how to find the answers you need. Each
question is categorized by area in the game to make them easier to look up.

 Section III - Walkthrough: This section has a fully detailed walkthrough
and graphical solutions for the entire game. It contains complete spoilers
for the specific sections that are being described. It advised that, if this
is your first time through the game, you DO NOT use this section unless you
have unsuccessfully searched both the general tips and FAQ sections for the
answers you need. This section is also intended for veteran Myst players who
are going through the game again and want to explore/understand everything.
There should be some new information and explanations that should benefit
nearly any player, no matter how many times you have gone through this game.
Keeping this in mind, the Walkthrough is still written so as not to spoil any
solutions in areas other than the current one.

 Section IV - Solutions: This final section is an appendix of the solutions
to puzzles in the various Ages. It is meant to provide a quick look up if
you only want a number or combination at some point. This section contains
full spoilers and is not intended for anyone playing through the game for the
first time.

Hopefully, the information laid out in this guide will provide the maximum
level of help while still maintaining the full experience of playing through
Myst.



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P C E D I T I O N D I F F E R E N C E S MYS04
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This guide is written for both the Classic and Masterpiece editions of Myst.
While both games have identical gameplay, controls, puzzles, and solutions,
there are several differences between them. The Masterpiece edition is
essentially a re-release with improved graphics and compatibility.

There is nothing significantly different, so if you own the original, it
doesn't make much sense to purchase this version as well. On the other hand,
if you do not own a copy of Myst yet, you should definitely go for the
Masterpiece edition if you can. Beware that both still have technical
problems on newer machines and operating systems, and some of these problems
are addressed in the "Technical Questions" later on.

The major changes made in the Masterpiece version are as follows:

 Graphics have been improved. Original Myst was limited to 256 colors, but
Masterpiece was redone in 24-bit color with noticeably greater resolution.
 Digitally remixed sound. All the original sounds are the same, but they
have been remixed at higher bit rates.
 Improved FMV resolution. All the Full Motion Videos remain the same, but
the clarity and coloration are much better.