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=== Table of Contents ============================================== TOC00 ===
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00. Table of Contents ............................................... [TOC00]
01. Introduction .................................................... [INT01]
02. Version History ................................................. [VER02]
03. Keyboard Commands ............................................... [KBC03]
03. List of Items ................................................... [LOI04]
a. Legend ..................................................... [LOI04-A]
b. List ....................................................... [LOI04-B]
05. Final Words ..................................................... [FIN05]
06. End of File ..................................................... [EOF06]
This short and simple guide lists all the items you can interact with in
the MS-DOS game Normality that was developed and published by Gremlin
Interactive in 1996.
This guide was created for the UK 1.0 full version of the game, but it will
hopefully work with all the other versions of the games besides the demo
version, which has completely different item placement and functions.
I've sorted out the areas in the order you would generally finish the game
in, so there are multiple entries for places like the M.I.N.T. Mall.
Please note that this guide is full of spoilers and will reveal how to
finish the game and it's only meant for people who have finished the game
and want to know what are the functions for some of the items they might
not have found any use for. The best example of this is the safe/fridge in
the Den.
That's about it. Have fun.
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=== Version History ================================================ VER02 ===
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=== List of Items ================================================== LOI04 ===
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=== a. Legend ==================================================== LOI04-A ===
NAME
Name of the item.
USED
Is the item used in order to progress in the game?
* Yes The item needs to be used to complete the game.
* NoF The item can be used but has no effect on the game outcome.
* No The item can not be used to do anything.
* Alt The item is an alternative option with two or more items for the
same use.
PICK
Can the item be picked up, or is it a stationary item?
* Yes The item can be separately picked from the game world.
* No The item is "locked down" and cannot be picked up.
* Auto The item is automatically picked up by the player after using
another item or entering the level.
INFO
Additional info about the item.
=== b. List ==================================================== LOI04-B ===
NAME USED PICK INFO
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Puppet NoF Yes Can be shown to the Bouncer at TV Station.
[holds no function]
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TV STATION
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NAME USED PICK INFO
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Clod of Earth Alt Yes Can be used to dirty the Computer
Technician's shirt.
Dirty Shirt Yes Auto Can be used to retrieve ID Badge.
ID Badge Yes Auto Can be used to find out the password to the
computer.
ID Card Yes Auto Given by from Mr. Johnson to unlock the doors
to the studio.
Turd Alt Yes Can be used to dirty the Computer
Technician's shirt.
Video Tape Yes Auto Must be used on the VT2 Machine in order to
advance in the game.
NAME USED PICK INFO
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Small Cog Yes Yes Used to fix the Waste Grinder.
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PRISON (as a Guard)
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NAME USED PICK INFO
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Bug Yes Yes Must be destroyed either in the Steam Cleaner
or smashing them with the Ledger to advance
in the game.
Creased Paper Yes Yes Holds to code to zap you and make you fall
down to reveal a hidden Bug and Paper.
Notice NoF Yes An "Out of Order" -sign. Must be picked up to
reveal the Printout.
[holds no function]
Paper NoF Yes [can be read]
[holds no function]
Paper Yes Yes Holds the code to rescue Saul from his
prison cell and unlock the Elevator door.
Paper Ball Yes Yes Can be used to turn into Creased Paper.
Printout NoF Yes [can be read]
[holds no function]
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PRISON (as a Prisoner)
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NAME USED PICK INFO
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Bracket Yes Yes Can be obtained from the first Cell from the
wall after breaking down the Bench.
Can be used to free the Gizmo (2) in the
second Cell.
Can be used in on the "Loose Tap" inside the
Food Dispenser in the third Cell.
Denim Note Yes Auto Will be made after using the Scrap of Cloth
on the Gravy Drip.
Gizmo No Yes Can be obtained from the Bench of the first
Cell when using it.
Gizmo (2) No Yes Can be obtained from the Bench of the second
Cell after using the Bracket on it.
Wet Gizmo No Yes Can be obtained from the Cistern in the
bathroom.
Plank Yes Yes Can be obtained from the Bench when using it.
Must be used to break down the Bench in the
next Cell.
Scrap of Cloth Yes Yes Used on the "Gravy Drip" after breaking down
the Bench.
Splint No Yes Can be obtained from the Bench when using it.
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DEN
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NAME USED PICK INFO
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Empty Test Tube No Auto Left after drinking the Purple Chemical.
Hammer NoF Yes Can be used to open the Small Box.
Purple Chemical NoF Yes Can be drank.
Small Box NoF Auto Can be found under the Yellow Traffic
Bollard.
Small Key NoF Auto Can be found inside the Small Box after
breaking it open with the Hammer.
Can be used to unlock the hasp that's keeping
the Fridge locked.
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STREET
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NAME USED PICK INFO
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--- TV Heaven --------------------------------------------------------------
Cardboard Box Yes No Must be used to reach the ceiling hatch in
order to advance in the game.
NAME USED PICK INFO
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Fire Cracker No Yes Heather wants it for building the rocket,
but picking it up is not necessary.
Matchbook Yes Yes If you didn't open the Cargo Container in the
Plush-Rest before the Ordinary Outpost, the
game provides you another Matchbook to do so.
Axe Yes Yes Used to open the Crate containing the Suit.
Badge No Yes A "Norm" police badge.
[holds no function]
Brick Yes Yes Used to create a step to reach the Battery.
Energy Cells Yes Yes Use with the Goggles to see underground.
Guitar Yes Auto Given to you before entering the Stadium.
It's used to open several walls and gates in
the underground sewer.
Roof Brace Yes Yes Used to access the Lab and the Elevator.
Suit Yes Yes Used to contain Saul's brain in.
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OTHER ITEMS
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NAME USED PICK INFO
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Can of Food No No [holds no function in the Full Version]
[can be obtained with the WENDY code]
Rupper Pipe (2) Yes No Can be used to connect the Air Vent to the
Truck Intake to smoke out the Norms.
[can be obtained with the WENDY code]
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=== Final Words ==================================================== FIN05 ===
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Hopefully this mini-guide has been at least somewhat helpful. I know it's
not much and it's kind of a niche thing but at least it serves to put your
mind at ease for knowing the functions for all of the items in the game.
- Daedolon
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