Can't get into Von Prong's Castle

chrismith85 · 11-29-2010, 05:58 PM

So I'm playing the original deathspank, and I rescued six of the eight orphans and returned them to the mayor. He said "Thanks", took the bag-o-orphans, and gave me an orphan-summoning whistle. Now I'm outside of Lord Von Prong's castle, and the guard won't let me in without those six orphans. Did I break the game by giving the orphans to the mayor before getting into the castle? Is there something I can do to fix this? Any help is appreciated; I really don't want to have to replay the last ~10 hours just to finish the game.

BadSanta · 11-30-2010, 01:37 AM

there is something wrong,the major doesn't let me give him the orphans until I've found them all.
maybe using the whistle to summon them before the conversation with the guards could work,try.

flava_clown · 11-30-2010, 02:03 AM

the whistle summons only one orphan! you need the six in a bag to get past the guard.

you should not have been able to give the bag-o-orphans to the mayor, he should have said that he want ALL, which includes the 2 in the castle.
with the bag of the six you should have talked to the guard who would have lowered the bridge for you.

i think there is nothing you can do to fix this, but maybe "hothead" can do something, like modifying your savegame. at least they should look into it to see if there is a script bug.

maybe you should upload your savegame somewhere and post the link here.

11-30-2010, 02:19 PM

Email support@hotheadgames.com and attach the save file explaining the situation. We have heard of this happening in one other case and although we were never able to recreate the issue, we may be able to adjust your save game.

11-30-2010, 02:21 PM

It is also possible that you are missing something and nothing is actually wrong so give plenty of info on the state of your play through when emailing in. They may be able to give you a helping hand without any tech approach.

The Rog · 12-01-2010, 12:44 PM

Holy Crap!
This must be some of the best support I've ever seen from a developer!
A developer that actually helps and fixes a save file for a customer!

Hothead, you guy's have releases one of the best games in years!
But with this you've shown your one of the most user friendly developers too!

I bow my head in your presence.

12-01-2010, 01:00 PM

Appreciated.

chrismith85 · 12-01-2010, 01:26 PM

I concur with The Rog -- thanks for providing great support! I'll email the save file and explanation of my situation when I get home tonight. I appreciate the help!

chrismith85 · 12-09-2010, 08:16 AM

So I emailed support, but it's been over a week and I haven't gotten any response. Does it normally take this long? Should I resend the email, or is there a different address I should use?

flava_clown · 12-09-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chrismith85

So I emailed support, but it's been over a week and I haven't gotten any response. Does it normally take this long? Should I resend the email, or is there a different address I should use?

yes resend it... hothead said they had a problem with their mailserver or something... they said the problem started around december 2. and they did not receive any email for several days from that day on...

so better send it again, it's most likely they did not receive your email.

11-29-2010, 05:58 PM	#1
chrismith85 Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 10	Can't get into Von Prong's Castle So I'm playing the original deathspank, and I rescued six of the eight orphans and returned them to the mayor. He said "Thanks", took the bag-o-orphans, and gave me an orphan-summoning whistle. Now I'm outside of Lord Von Prong's castle, and the guard won't let me in without those six orphans. Did I break the game by giving the orphans to the mayor before getting into the castle? Is there something I can do to fix this? Any help is appreciated; I really don't want to have to replay the last ~10 hours just to finish the game.

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11-30-2010, 01:37 AM	#2
BadSanta Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 66	there is something wrong,the major doesn't let me give him the orphans until I've found them all. maybe using the whistle to summon them before the conversation with the guards could work,try.

11-30-2010, 02:03 AM	#3
flava_clown Join Date: May 2010 Reputation: 453 Posts: 1,602	the whistle summons only one orphan! you need the six in a bag to get past the guard. you should not have been able to give the bag-o-orphans to the mayor, he should have said that he want ALL, which includes the 2 in the castle. with the bag of the six you should have talked to the guard who would have lowered the bridge for you. i think there is nothing you can do to fix this, but maybe "hothead" can do something, like modifying your savegame. at least they should look into it to see if there is a script bug. maybe you should upload your savegame somewhere and post the link here.

11-30-2010, 02:19 PM	#4
Hothead Guest Posts: n/a	Email support@hotheadgames.com and attach the save file explaining the situation. We have heard of this happening in one other case and although we were never able to recreate the issue, we may be able to adjust your save game.

11-30-2010, 02:21 PM	#5
Hothead Guest Posts: n/a	It is also possible that you are missing something and nothing is actually wrong so give plenty of info on the state of your play through when emailing in. They may be able to give you a helping hand without any tech approach.

12-01-2010, 12:44 PM	#6
The Rog Join Date: Jun 2006 Reputation: 4 Posts: 262	Holy Crap! This must be some of the best support I've ever seen from a developer! A developer that actually helps and fixes a save file for a customer! Hothead, you guy's have releases one of the best games in years! But with this you've shown your one of the most user friendly developers too! I bow my head in your presence.

12-01-2010, 01:00 PM	#7
Hothead Guest Posts: n/a	Appreciated.

12-01-2010, 01:26 PM	#8
chrismith85 Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 10	I concur with The Rog -- thanks for providing great support! I'll email the save file and explanation of my situation when I get home tonight. I appreciate the help!

12-09-2010, 08:16 AM	#9
chrismith85 Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 10	So I emailed support, but it's been over a week and I haven't gotten any response. Does it normally take this long? Should I resend the email, or is there a different address I should use?