I do not know why I stay away from this game for so long each time. I have an absolute blast every time I play. Well, to be fair, Life has been taking up plenty of my time lately (had to put a new roof on the house, am buying a car, that sort of thing). But the new washing machine has broken down for the third time in a week (yeah, I think they're gonna have to replace it). I was angry, so I sought distraction with Gabriel Knight.
Actually tonight my distraction was with Grace. I enjoy her chapters more anyway. Plus, I had left her just inside the entrance to Neuschwanstein, Ludwig II's famous fairy-tale castle. We get to take the audio tour and look at stuff in the real castle. I had done all the stuff in the village, had my lovely séance with Mr. and Mrs. Smith, got the keys to the car and at last am able to explore the country.
The real castle!
Nice view!
First we go to the Ludwig II museum, where, alert to all players: there are two exhibit rooms to explore, not just one. The hard to find one has the large red cloak and the diary entries. That's what you need. You can go to Neuschwanstein, however, without finding it (confession: I did). And I missed the Wagner museum when it first appeared on the map. It kind of blends into the background. No matter! I was able finally (with a quick peek at the WT) to finish the chapter.
Grace does lots of talking! Here she is by the lake where Ludwig drowned, with a Ludwig expert.
Learning about Ludwig
I don't understand why she doesn't bond with this guy the way she does with the guy at the Wagner museum, but I guess that's best for the plot.
Anyway, Grace has discovered that there was a "lost" Wagner opera. It's an adventure game. Whaddya think are the chances that she's going to find it?
I discovered something after finishing the chapter. I had kind of zoned out during the last moments of a consequential conversation between Grace and the Wagner museum guy. So I found a playthrough on YouTube and learned that I can access Grace's notes in the inventory. I had clicked on it before but must have missed the sweet spot, because I could never get it to open. But with that, I'm betting I won't need to see the WT too often. No doubt there are clues and hints in there!
I watched the almost R-rated opening scene of Gabriel's next chapter, and managed to get the first puzzle done. Wonder if Gabriel has notes? Must look!
So, still having fun! Now, back to Life. At least I'm gonna come out of this with a really nice car. (And maybe a new washer? 'Cause the one I have clearly is a lemon.)
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