Plague Mouse 79 Posted October 23, 2013 I have a theory, but it might be crazy. First of all, I don't think They are making him do anything. According to Maxwell, he doesn't know what they want. All They do is watch. Perhaps they like to observe how humans react in situations the same way a psychologist does. As for the adventure mode question, this has also bothered me. However, on a recent play through of adventure mode, I noticed something. When Maxwell greets the player anytime in survival mode, his appearance is accompanied by smoke and a "popping" sound. In adventure mode, his appearance is accompanied by a black swirling shadow at his feet and a ghostly sound. On top of that, his appearance becomes more and more beast-like. It may just be a coincidence, but maybe that projection isn't Maxwell at all. It could be Them, or Charlie somehow taking his form. They both have reasons why they wouldn't want him to leave.They don't just watch. He says that They'll show beautiful and horrible things and that if you get too close They'll do something to you, that's why he stays so dapper.They seem to like to observe human behavior and/or creativity, and for that they need someone to input creativity and turn the world interesting for other humans to survive. "Getting too close" would mean being insane in that world, where you can see them and they become more tangible, able to interact. That angers Them, they don't want to watch in the shadows, from far, they don't want to be seen and messed with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zhuzha 1,003 Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) I saw an add for dont starve and wanted to see the full image. Much to my suprise there is a hidden image near the bottom that leads to a desktop background and a picture of "charlie" looking scared. http://images.eurogamer.net/2013/takeovers/Dont-Starve-Skin-Halloween.jpg I also found this. Dont know if anyone else has. http://www.dontstarvegame.com/science/mdocs/ta-da/praecantator.htmlIt has changed. I remember when it was only "3". Wish i chould have saved it.We knew about praecantator and its changing image for the long time. People have been pressing f5 obsessively for a couple of days now. Here are all the images so far.http://forums.kleientertainment.com/index.php?/topic/28864-puzzle-thread/?p=350063Thanks for the desktop wallpaper though. Can you give an exact link to the ad? Edited October 23, 2013 by Zhuzha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Queen 9 Posted October 23, 2013 I saw an add for dont starve and wanted to see the full image. Much to my suprise there is a hidden image near the bottom that leads to a desktop background and a picture of "charlie" looking scared. http://images.eurogamer.net/2013/takeovers/Dont-Starve-Skin-Halloween.jpg I also found this. Dont know if anyone else has. http://www.dontstarvegame.com/science/mdocs/ta-da/praecantator.htmlIt has changed. I remember when it was only "3". Wish i chould have saved it.YES more official art! Thanks for the wallpaper link Mangulwort! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mangulwort 1 Posted October 23, 2013 Soryy! i posted the AD not the wallpaper. http://www.dontstarvegame.com/well-arent-you-clever http://www.dontstarvegame.com/well-arent-you-clever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MycoLogical 1,056 Posted October 23, 2013 Soryy! i posted the AD not the wallpaper. http://www.dontstarvegame.com/well-arent-you-clever http://www.dontstarvegame.com/well-arent-you-cleverGreat pic, but no Wickerbottom?! When was it made? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ARamblingSpider 1,536 Posted October 24, 2013 Great pic, but no Wickerbottom?! When was it made?I don't like Wickerbottm really but I was disappointed that she wasn't included at all. Perhaps this confirms that Wickerbottom doesn't exist at all and is a figment of our imaginations, a trick Klei made on us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Queen 9 Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks x2 Mangulwort! Added it to my collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electric 13 Posted October 27, 2013 Theory : There is a third Carter brother , and he is named Randolph. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hypno 23 Posted October 27, 2013 Where did you even think of that?I mean.Is there a soure or something that says about someone called Randolph Carter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spazmatic 1,033 Posted October 27, 2013 The lore compilation has been updated with the latest puzzle lore(at last ). It will be updated when that darn thing dares to update again: http://www.dontstarvegame.com/science/mdocs/ta-da/praecantator.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electric 13 Posted October 27, 2013 Where did you even think of that?I mean.Is there a soure or something that says about someone called Randolph Carter? It was a joking Lovecraft reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiritcrusher77 100 Posted October 28, 2013 I've got a feeling Charlie's going to read that book. And then she'll start seeing Them. And then They will take her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the truthseeker 1,560 Posted October 28, 2013 I've got a feeling Charlie's going to read that book. And then she'll start seeing Them. And then They will take her.Ummm...uhh...just look at the most recently updated http://www.dontstarv...aecantator.html link again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zhuzha 1,003 Posted October 28, 2013 The lore compilation has been updated with the latest puzzle lore(at last ). It will be updated when that darn thing dares to update again: http://www.dontstarvegame.com/science/mdocs/ta-da/praecantator.htmlMaybe you should also mention the picture inside "introrsus". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynical Cynicist 322 Posted October 28, 2013 I think Charlie is gonna stop for a moment, pick her nose, wipe her finger using the wall, then leave the room. It's clearly visible when the image is brightened. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electric 13 Posted October 28, 2013 Maybe William's middle name is Maxwell . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ARamblingSpider 1,536 Posted October 28, 2013 Maybe William's middle name is Maxwell .OR MAYBE WILLIAM IS MAXWELL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenWyvern 1,825 Posted October 28, 2013 "Hey Maxy, We really knocked 'em deadLast night, didn't we? Ithough that old guy in thefront wasn't going to makeit. Those shadow things are soconvincing - they almost scareme, and I'm part of the act! We can work on the new finalewhen I get back from my sister'splace. I'm looking forward to it! ~ Charlie ♥" Hm, that... "transcript"... aww, you made me happy, Spaz!~ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spazmatic 1,033 Posted October 29, 2013 Maybe you should also mention the picture inside "introrsus".You happen to have a link for that one? The puzzle thread likes to emerge posts out of nowhere and I kinda lost track of it Hm, that... "transcript"... aww, you made me happy, Spaz!~ Yeah, that is indeed your "transcript" Vin. You made me realize I never really credited you for it, even though I kinda copy/pasted it in it's entirely from your post. Added the new puzzle and a little credit box in the end for those who deserve it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenWyvern 1,825 Posted October 29, 2013 Yeah, that is indeed your "transcript" Vin. You made me realize I never really credited you for it, even though I kinda copy/pasted it in it's entirely from your post. Added the new puzzle and a little credit box in the end for those who deserve it Aww, no need to credit me for something so minor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zhuzha 1,003 Posted October 29, 2013 You happen to have a link for that one? The puzzle thread likes to emerge posts out of nowhere and I kinda lost track of it http://forums.kleientertainment.com/index.php?/topic/28864-puzzle-thread/?p=351746 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d2r 80 Posted October 30, 2013 Hey, everyone. Might want to add this to the OP. http://www.dontstarvegame.com/science/mdocs/max/stage/1/grand-finale.html We found it by decoding morse code found in a mod Klei hid in a webpage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_Perry 764 Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Hey, everyone. Might want to add this to the OP. http://www.dontstarvegame.com/science/mdocs/max/stage/1/grand-finale.html We found it by decoding morse code found in a mod Klei hid in a webpage.and if you want to hear it put exordium into this translator http://morsecode.scphillips.com/jtranslator.html thats how I figured it out except with the morse code being entered instead of the word Edited October 30, 2013 by Craig_Perry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dargona1018 0 Posted November 24, 2013 Did anyone else notice that the large portait in this: http://www.dontstarvegame.com/science/mdocs/ta-da/images/10-remorse.jpg , is the 'real' William Carter, confident and happy, now that Maxwell is out of the picture? He looks so much happier and seems to fit in so much more than Maxwell did with Charlie and such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dargona1018 0 Posted November 24, 2013 Also, he is in a white suit instead of his traditional black pin-striped one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites