Kind of a big plot hole

Hivomnomnom · 06-29-2011, 03:10 PM

I know, I know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDYiu...feature=relmfu

About thirty seconds in, Toby finds the pink stuff that blocks you from moving to the splashy water ninja monster. He says "Can I burn it?" and attempts to pick up a torch that is lighting up the room.

You can't. The fire would surely destroy it, yet you have to concoct an acid mixture rather than just go ahead and leave. Surely Daniel, who solves semi-complicated(at least more complicated than picking up a torch and using it to burn stuff) could figure this out? And before someone says "it'd burn the house down" this particular part is made of stone.

I do realize it would have been a bit boring to just pick up the torch, but maybe Frictional could have done something with that? Like have the torch on the other side of the red gooey stuff? Just out of reach, but still close enough to brighten up the room.

I dunno, maybe I'm expecting too much, it just bothers me.

gotthisfortf2 · 06-29-2011, 03:23 PM

Im pretty sure a torch wouldn't be able to anything against that goo stuff.

gotthisfortf2 · 06-29-2011, 03:24 PM

And how exaclty is this a plot hole?This has really nothing to do with the plot.

Hivomnomnom · 06-29-2011, 03:44 PM

Because you're forced to do a bunch of unnecessary stuff. And fire would be able to burn anything acid can.

Niscimble · 06-29-2011, 04:40 PM

I imagined that the goo on the walls was secreting a lot of fluid, essentially making it fire proof. Like trying to light a piece of wood that was soaked in water.

Hivomnomnom · 06-29-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Niscimble

I imagined that the goo on the walls was secreting a lot of fluid, essentially making it fire proof. Like trying to light a piece of wood that was soaked in water.

Well it did look rather shiny, which could have been like "sweating" liquid.

gotthisfortf2 · 06-29-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hivomnomnom

Because you're forced to do a bunch of unnecessary stuff. And fire would be able to burn anything acid can.

I don't think fire can burn anything acid can.Some stuff doesn't catch on fire.

Hivomnomnom · 06-30-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gotthisfortf2

I don't think fire can burn anything acid can.Some stuff doesn't catch on fire.

That IS true, of course fire can't burn things underwater, but acid might be able to. Not sure, having never handled acid before.

Are chemistry pots made with material that stops the acid from melting the pot? Just wondering.

gotthisfortf2 · 06-30-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hivomnomnom

That IS true, of course fire can't burn things underwater, but acid might be able to. Not sure, having never handled acid before.

Are chemistry pots made with material that stops the acid from melting the pot? Just wondering.

Yeah.

Koga Shiro · 07-16-2011, 07:22 PM

That residue the shadow leaves behind is described as fleshy. Think you could just hold up a torch and burn through a wall made of skin?

Hi2u! Tw1TcH · 07-16-2011, 07:39 PM

Its supernatural... that means if it doesn't want to be burned fire then it won't be burned by fire. This game doesn't exactly abide by normal rules of physics.

07-17-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hivomnomnom

That IS true, of course fire can't burn things underwater, but acid might be able to. Not sure, having never handled acid before.

Are chemistry pots made with material that stops the acid from melting the pot? Just wondering.

I hate to necro, but yes, fire CAN burn underwater. The first example that pops to mind is magnesium. It burns underwater. Fire is simply a reaction. Anything that gets hot enough, or reacts the right way (in my example magnesium) will catch on fire. Iron, hell, even water. With chemicals in your house right now, you can make a fire that will break down water into it's hydrogen and oxygen components, and subsequently combust those elements.

The LaughingMan · 07-18-2011, 09:05 AM

The biggest plot hole for me is why doesn't he just haul ♥♥♥ once you get out of the window. There's monsters and scary noises all throughout that house I would rather be in the super scary forest. Ah I forgot he has a journal with some incriminating evidence in there. I would just tell the cops that they have the wrong Daniel cause you know once they find that place they're going to be questioning everyone

gotthisfortf2 · 07-18-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The LaughingMan

The biggest plot hole for me is why doesn't he just haul ♥♥♥ once you get out of the window. There's monsters and scary noises all throughout that house I would rather be in the super scary forest. Ah I forgot he has a journal with some incriminating evidence in there. I would just tell the cops that they have the wrong Daniel cause you know once they find that place they're going to be questioning everyone

Because the shadow is chasing him and if he left the shadow would catch up with him eventually.

06-29-2011, 03:10 PM	#1
Hivomnomnom Join Date: Feb 2011 Reputation: 804 Posts: 1,089	Kind of a big plot hole I know, I know. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDYiu...feature=relmfu About thirty seconds in, Toby finds the pink stuff that blocks you from moving to the splashy water ninja monster. He says "Can I burn it?" and attempts to pick up a torch that is lighting up the room. You can't. The fire would surely destroy it, yet you have to concoct an acid mixture rather than just go ahead and leave. Surely Daniel, who solves semi-complicated(at least more complicated than picking up a torch and using it to burn stuff) could figure this out? And before someone says "it'd burn the house down" this particular part is made of stone. I do realize it would have been a bit boring to just pick up the torch, but maybe Frictional could have done something with that? Like have the torch on the other side of the red gooey stuff? Just out of reach, but still close enough to brighten up the room. I dunno, maybe I'm expecting too much, it just bothers me.

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06-29-2011, 03:23 PM	#2
gotthisfortf2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Reputation: 239 Posts: 1,372	Im pretty sure a torch wouldn't be able to anything against that goo stuff.

06-29-2011, 03:24 PM	#3
gotthisfortf2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Reputation: 239 Posts: 1,372	And how exaclty is this a plot hole?This has really nothing to do with the plot.

06-29-2011, 03:44 PM	#4
Hivomnomnom Join Date: Feb 2011 Reputation: 804 Posts: 1,089	Because you're forced to do a bunch of unnecessary stuff. And fire would be able to burn anything acid can.

06-29-2011, 04:40 PM	#5
Niscimble Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 136 Posts: 1,176	I imagined that the goo on the walls was secreting a lot of fluid, essentially making it fire proof. Like trying to light a piece of wood that was soaked in water.

07-16-2011, 07:22 PM	#10
Koga Shiro Join Date: Nov 2009 Reputation: 1882 Posts: 10,047	That residue the shadow leaves behind is described as fleshy. Think you could just hold up a torch and burn through a wall made of skin?

07-16-2011, 07:39 PM	#11
Hi2u! Tw1TcH Join Date: Dec 2005 Reputation: 793 Posts: 5,767	Its supernatural... that means if it doesn't want to be burned fire then it won't be burned by fire. This game doesn't exactly abide by normal rules of physics.

07-18-2011, 09:05 AM	#13
The LaughingMan Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 75 Posts: 243	The biggest plot hole for me is why doesn't he just haul ♥♥♥ once you get out of the window. There's monsters and scary noises all throughout that house I would rather be in the super scary forest. Ah I forgot he has a journal with some incriminating evidence in there. I would just tell the cops that they have the wrong Daniel cause you know once they find that place they're going to be questioning everyone