Earning credibility in the Old Camp is the first serious task for survival in Gothic 1 Remake. The surest way to raise your reputation and get the coveted approval to join the faction is to prove to the local old—timers that you can be useful. One of these key characters will be a thief named Fingers, who is ready to teach the Nameless Thief a trade and put in a good word for him in front of Diego. However, first you will have to fulfill his tricky assignment and clean out someone else’s hiding place.
Many gamers have difficulties at this stage: the lockpicks break one by one, and the desired lock does not give in. Below, we’ll look at how to quickly find and open the Scatter chest, pick up the quest ring for Fingers, and avoid being left with empty pockets before the start of the main events.
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How to start the “Ring for Fingers” quest and where to find the thief?
First of all, go to Diego for a conversation. This charismatic mentor will immediately clarify the situation: to get into the Old Camp, you need to enlist the support of influential people. To do this, you will have to run around the area and chat with named NPCs — ordinary miners and guards will not help here.
One of those whose trust is critically important is Fingers. The master of pickpocketing and burglary usually stands guard at his dwelling, which is located near the bubbling cauldron of cook Snaf.
The thief will not help the first person he meets and will issue an aptitude test. The main point is to sneak into the neighboring hut, discreetly open the locked chest of the Scatty, pull out the ring and deliver it to the customer. The desired house is located just around the corner, and the main landmark is a large bulletin board on a wooden wall.
The right combination of hacking: how to open the Scatty chest
It’s useless to get involved without a special tool. First, get lockpicks — they will be readily sold by local merchants like Graham or Mordrag. The hacking mechanics in the remake of Gothic 1 require the utmost care. Any mistake leads to a reset of progress, and with an unsuccessful turn, the fragile tool simply breaks.
Our main goal in the mini-game is to put all the center pins in a single row. To save your nerves and stocks of lock picks, use a ready-made and proven sequence of actions. This meticulous approach will allow you to confidently handle the lock and succeed on the first attempt.:
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Step 1: Pin No. 4 — turn to the left (1 time)
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Step 2: Pin No. 3 — turn to the left (1 time)
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Step 3: Pin No. 4 — turn to the left (1 time)
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Step 4: Pin No. 3 — turn to the left (3 times)
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Step 5: Pin No. 5 — turn to the left (6 times)
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Step 6: Pin No. 1 — turn to the left (1 time)
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Step 7: Pin No. 4 — turn to the left (2 times)
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Step 8: Pin No. 2 — turn to the right (3 times)
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Step 9: Pin No. 1 — turn to the right (3 times)
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Step 10: Pin No. 5 — turn to the left (5 times)
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Step 11: Pin No. 3 — turn to the left (2 times)
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Step 12: Pin No. 4 — Turn left (1 time)
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Step 13: Pin No. 3 — Turn left (1 time)
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Step 14: Pin No. 2 — turn to the right (1 time)
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Step 15: Pin No. 5 — turn to the left (3 times)
As soon as the lock clicks, take all valuable items from the chest, including the quest item. Go back to Fingers and give him the loot. The thief will appreciate the audacity of the newcomer, and you will get a well-deserved portion of experience and a cherished plus to your reputation in the Old Camp.
