> OKay, 2 questions, One which I need a very specific hint to, and the other I need a yes or no answer, and, depending on the answer to the question, a very specific hint on that one as well.
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> Question 1, for the trip to Acalpoco: I've gotten the nerds to follow me around, but when I get to Thorius, the jocks run my nerds off. I need a very specific hint to get me across the lounge.
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> Question #2, for the all expenses paid three week vacation to Akumos space station (which shows how much I've played THAT game): Do I need to wait for the Naluz key store to open to get Prof Stefanson's mail, yes or no? and if I do not, can I get a very specific hint on how I get a spare key, and/or, another key?
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> I suspect the two are related, but I can't prove it.
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> Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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> -Rift "You'd think I'd learn my lesson by now" Traveler

To #1: If you can't go that way, try going a different way. Without seeing your inventory, I don't know if you can even accomplish this task yet. Maybe you should focus on other aspects of the game first, although I really can't say for sure.

To #2: Just play the game thoroughly. If there is another key to be found, you'll find it. If you need the key shop to be open, it will open eventually.

In general, I would suggest that you do not worry too much about specific problems--doing so could make you overlook the other things that you need to do that you may not be aware of. If you get stuck on a problem, don't even worry about it for a while. You might not be able to solve it until later in the game.

Don Monkey