> > > > > > It's been a looong time since I played FQ1, but
> > > > > > I'll try to help...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > I have problems with the cat. (how do I get
> > > > > > past it?).
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Do something nice for a large rodent. Then I
> > > > > > think you'll find that if you just "give it some
> > > > > > time," the solution will come to you.
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I gave the rodent something he likes but he just takes it and nothing happens. Very ungrateful rodent isn't it????
> > > >
> > > > It doesn't know what you want to do. Maybe if it saw you trying to deal with something, it would give more assistance. Like Grishny said...
> > > >
> > > > BK(good things come to those who wait)red
> > >
> > > I got past the cat and i caught something in the river. I can't get anywhere when I come to the building past the cat. Hint, please?
> > >
> > > I have given two gold pieces to the old lady, but she only gives me useless advice. I guess there is more gold somewhere. I have found the gold in the shop and in the garden. Where should I look now??
> >
> > It would help if I knew what your current inventory was, but anyway... since you've been fishing, I assume you found the boat. Did you take it for a ride across the river yet? There's some interesting things on the other bank.
>
> I've been there. I got the door on the castle open but there's a flame I need to get by. I feel like I've ben everywhere and tried most things. Any suggestions??
>
> Current inventory:
> Sack
> Rope
> Hook
> Branch
> Silver Key
> Gold Key
> Sword
> Shovel
> Hammer
> Nails
> Bow
> Arrow
> Fishing Pole
> Club
> Ticket
> Sunstone
> Leaves
>
>

1. Is the boat still there? If so, you need to do more on the other side of the rver.

2. Also, you need to find more gold coins and give them to the soothsayer.

Hope this helps,
-Dingbat