The Tingler on 28/8/2006 at 21:43
Totally, totally stuck in System Shock. I've gotten past this bit before, but can I remember how? Can I hell.
Basically, I've got the X-22 Isotope, I've gone back to Level R, I've gone to the room with the Isotope Receptacle (y'know, it has a big X on it)... but I can't seem to get the system to accept it. I've placed it all over the shelf, I've tried opening the big X, but every time I pull the switch I just get the standard 'Generator Requires Isotope'!
Also on a side-problem, on Level 3 (the one with the invisible mutants), I can't get into the Maintenance locker. I've destroyed the node and all the cameras I can see, but Shodan still has enough Security presence to block me. Am I missing cameras (behind the unlockable doors perhaps?), or is there something else I have to do first?
Any help will be appreciated!
D'Arcy on 29/8/2006 at 00:28
As far as I remember, all you have to do is to get the Isotope from your inventory, then double-click it over the 'X' panel.
As for the Maintenance Level, you'll only be able to get inside that room later on in the game. There are still areas of that level that are currently unaccessible, which have cameras inside, and that will only be unlocked after you perform some tasks in the Executive Level and Garden Groves.
Qaladar on 29/8/2006 at 02:56
Double click it in your inventory, then double click it on the X.
D'Arcy on 29/8/2006 at 08:54
To take something from your inventory you right click on the item, not double-click.
The Tingler on 29/8/2006 at 17:04
Ahhh, thanks guys - I KNEW it was something stupid I was missing.
Qaladar on 30/8/2006 at 14:22
Double clicking works too for things like the isotope (and plastique and heads).
*edit*
(and interface demodulators).
ToxicFrog on 30/8/2006 at 14:35
Double-click is "use this item". In the case of stuff like Isotope X22 and Interface Demodulators, using it requires selecting something to use it on, so it puts it in your hand. Medikits, dermal patches and batteries get used in place, grenades are armed and placed in your hand, etc.
The Tingler on 31/8/2006 at 15:42
OK, next question... where the hell do I go next? I can't get the Radiation Suit so the Reactor's out of the question, I can't find the SEC security card (but I doubt it's that critical) and it's not in the Walkthrough, the power for the lift on Level 3 has been diverted to R and I can't find any way to un-divert it... what now?
Vigil on 31/8/2006 at 16:27
You must destroy the mining laser to proceed further. You should have gotten several logs by now explaining how the other resistance members were going to go about preventing SHODAN from firing the laser, as part of this was getting the X-22 isotope so that you can power up the shields.
(If you want a general "ok what am I meant to be doing at the moment" in future, you can check the status monitor for what SHODAN's main process loop is focused on at the moment. Whatever she's working on is what you have to stop ;))
Qaladar on 31/8/2006 at 16:29
If you've raised the shields and activated the safety override, go back to level 2 and fire the laser.
The SEC access doors on level R can be opened from cyberspace. You won't actually get (or need) SEC access until deck 8.
