Transcript:The Dig Site
This transcript involves dialogue with Examiner, Curator Haig Halen, Student, Terry Balando, Doug Deeping, and the player.
Starting the quest
(Missing)
Getting the Curator's approval
- Curator Haig Halen: Welcome to the museum of Varrock.
- Player: I have been given this letter by an examiner at the Dig Site. Can you stamp this for me?
- Curator Haig Halen: What have we here? A letter of recommendation indeed...
- Curator Haig Halen: The letter here says your name is [player name]. Well, [player name], I wouldn't normally do this for just anyoone, but I heard what you did for Romeo and Juliet so I don't see why not. Run this letter back to
- Curator Haig Halen: the Examiner to begin your adventure into the world of Earth Sciences. Enjoy your studies, Student!
- Curator Haig Halen: There you go, good luck student... Be sure to come back and show me your certificates. I would like to see how you get on.
- Player: Ok, I will. Thanks, see you later.
- Returns to regular dialog
The first exam
Taking the exam
- Player: Hello.
- Examiner: Hello again.
- Player: Here is the stamped letter you asked me for.
- Examiner: Good good, we will begin the exam...
- Examiner: Okay, we will start with the first exam: Earth Sciences level 1 - Beginner.
- Examiner: Question 1 - Earth Sciences overview. Can you tell me what Earth Sciences is?
- (The player has asked the students for answers)
- Player: The player has asked the students for answers||The study of the earth, its contents, and history.
- (The player has not asked the students for answers) The study of gardening, planting and fruiting vegetation.
- Player: The study of gardening, planting and fruiting vegetation.
- The study of planets and the history of the worlds.
- Player: The study of planets and the history of the worlds.
- The combination of archaeology and vegetarianism.
- Player: The combination of archaeology and vegetarianism.
- Examiner: Okay, next question...
- Examiner: Earth Sciences level 1, question 2 - Eligibility. Can you tell me which people are allowed to use the digsite?
- (The player has not asked the students for answers) Magic users, miners and their escorts.
- Player: Magic users, miners and their escorts.
- Professors, students and workmen only.
- Player: Professors, students and workmen only.
- Local residents, contractors and small pink fish.
- Player: Local residents, contractors and small pink fish.
- (The player has asked the students for answers) All that have passed the appropriate Earth Sciences exam.
- Player: All that have passed the appropriate Earth Sciences exam.
- Examiner: Okay, next question...
- Examiner: Earth Sciences level 1, question 3 - Health and safety. Can you tell me the proper safety points when working on a digsite?
- (The player has not asked the students for answers) Heat-resistant clothing to be worn at all times.
- Player: Heat-resistant clothing to be worn at all times.
- Rubber chickens to be worn on the head at all times.
- Player: Rubber chickens to be worn on the head at all times.
- (The player has asked the students for answers) Protective clothing to be worn; proper tools must be used.
- Player: Protective clothing to be worn; proper tools must be used.
- Protective clothing to be worn; tools kept away from site.
- Player: Protective clothing to be worn; tools kept away from site.
- Examiner: Okay, that covers the level 1 Earth Sciences exam.
- Examiner: Let's see how you did...
- If the player didn't answer any questions correctly:
- Examiner: Oh deary me! This is appalling, none correct at all! I suggest you go and study properly.
- Player: Oh dear...
- Examiner: Why don't you use the resources here? There are books and the researchers, and you could even ask other students who are also studying for these exams.
- (End of dialogue)
- If the player answered one question correctly:
- Examiner: You got 1 question correct. Better luck next time.
- Player: Oh bother!
- Examiner: Do some more research. I'm sure other students could help you out.
- (End of dialogue)
- If the player answered two questions correctly:
- Examiner: You got 2 questions correct. Not bad, just a little more revision needed.
- Player: Oh well...
- (End of dialogue)
- You got all the questions correct. Well done!
- Examiner: You got all of the questions correct! Well done!
- Player: Hey! Excellent!
- Examiner: You have now passed the Earth Sciences level 1 general exam. Here is your certificate to prove it. You also get a decent trowel to dig with. Of course, you'll want to get studying for your next exam now!
- (End of dialogue)
Repeating the exam
- Player: Hello.
- Examiner: Hello again. Are you ready for another shot at the exam?
- Yes, I certainly am.
- (Same as above)
- No, not at the moment.
- Player: No, not at the moment.
- Examiner: Okay, take your time if you wish.
- (End of dialogue)
The student in the green top
Asking the student for help
- Player: Hello there.
- Player: Can you help me with the Earth Sciences exams at all?
- Student: Well... Maybe I will if you help me with something.
- Player: What's that?
- Student: I have lost my recent good find.
- Player: What does it look like?
- Student: Err... Like an animal skull!
- Player: Well, that's not too helpful, there are lots of those around here; can you remember where you last had it?
- Student: It was around here for sure. Maybe someone picked it up?
- Player: Okay, I'll have a look for you.
- (End of dialogue)
Returning to the student without the skull
- Player: Hello there.
- Player: How's the study going?
- Student: Very well thanks. Have you found my animal skull yet?
- Player: No sorry, not yet.
- Student: Oh well, I am sure it's been picked up. Couldn't you try looking through some pockets?
- (End of dialogue)
Stealing the animal skull
- (End of dialogue)
Returning the skull
- Player: Is this your animal skull?
- Student: Oh wow! You've found it! Thank you so much. I'll be glad to tell you what I know about the exam.
- Student: The study of Earth Sciences is: The study of earth, its contents and history.
- Player: Okay, I'll remember that.
- (End of dialogue)
Talking to the student again
- Player: Hello there.
- Student: How's it going?
- Player: I need more help with the exam.
- Student: Well ok, this is what I have learned since I last spoke to you.
- Student: The study of Earth Sciences is: The study of earth, its contents and history.
- Player: Okay, I'll remember that.
- (End of dialogue)
The student in the purple skirt
Asking the student for help
- Player: Can you help me with the Earth Sciences exams at all?
- Student: I can if you help me...
- Player: How can I do that?
- Student: I have lost my teddy bear. He was my lucky mascot.
- Player: Do you know where you dropped him?
- Student: Well, I was doing a lot of walking that day... Oh yes, that's right - we were studying ceramics in fact, near the edge of the digsite.
- Student: I found some pottery that seemed to match the design on those large urns.
- Student: I was in the process of checking this out, and when we got back to the centre my lucky mascot had gone!
- Player: Leave it to me, I'll find it.
- Student: Oh great! Thanks!
- (End of dialogue)
Returning to the student without the teddy bear
- Player: How's the study going?
- Student: Very well thanks. Have you found my lucky mascot yet?
- Player: No sorry, not yet.
- Student: I'm sure it's just outside the digsite somewhere...
Searching the bush for the teddy
- Player: Hey, something has been dropped here...
- (End of dialogue)
Returning the teddy bear
- Player: Guess what I found.
- Student: Hey! My lucky mascot! Thanks ever so much. Let me help you with those questions now.
- Student: The proper health and safety points are: Leather gloves and boots to be worn at all times; proper tools must be used.
- Player: Great, thanks for your advice.
- (End of dialogue)
Talking to the student again
- Student: How's it going?
- Player: I am stuck on some more exam question.
- Student: Okay, I'll tell you my latest notes.
- Student: The proper health and safety points are: Leather gloves and boots to be worn at all times; proper tools must be used.
- Player: Great, thanks for your advice.
- (End of dialogue)
The student in the orange shirt
Asking the student for help
- Player: Hello there.
- Player: Can you help me with the Earth Sciences exams at all?
- Student: I can't do anything unless I find my special cup.
- Player: Your what?
- Student: My special cup. I won it for a particularly good find last month.
- Player: Oh, right. So if I find it you'll help me.
- Student: I sure will!
- Player: Any ideas where it may be?
- Student: All I remember is that I was working near the tents when I lost it.
- Player: Okay, I'll see what I can do.
- (End of dialogue)
Returning to the student without the cup
- Player: Hello there.
- Player: How's the study going?
- Player: I'm getting there. Have you found my special cup yet?
- Player: No sorry, not yet.
- Student: Oh dear, I hope it didn't fall into the stream; I might never find it again.
- (End of dialogue)
Talking to the panning guide
- Player: Hello, who are you?
- Panning guide: Hello, I am the panning guide. I teach students how to pan in these waters. They're not permitted to do so until after they've had training and, of course, they must be invited to pan here too.
- Player: So how do I become invited then?
- Panning guide: I'm not supposed to let people pan here unless they have permission from the authorities first. Mind you, I could let you have a go if you're willing to do me a favour.
- Player: What's that?
- Panning guide: Well, to be honest, what I would really like is... a nice cup of tea!
- If the player has a cup of tea:
- Player: I've some here that you can have.
- Panning guide: Ah! Lovely! You can't beat a good cuppa... You're free to pan all you want.
- (End of dialogue)
- If the player does not have a cup of tea:
- (missing)
Bringing the panning guide a cup of tea
(missing)
Attempting to pan with a full tray
- Player: I already have a full panning tray; perhaps I should search it first.
- (End of dialogue)
Finding the cup
- (End of dialogue)
Returning the cup
- Player: Hello there.
- Player: Look what I found!
- Student: Excellent! I'm so happy. Let me now help you with your exams...
- Student: The people eligible to use the digsite are: All that have passed the appropriate Earth Sciences exams.
- Player: Thanks for the information.
- (End of dialogue)
Talking to the student again
- Player: Hello there.
- Student: How's it going?
- Player: There are more exam questions I'm stuck on.
- Student: Hey, I'll tell you what I've learned. That may help.
- Student: The people eligible to use the digsite are: All that have passed the appropriate Earth Sciences exams.
- Player: Thanks for the information.
- (End of dialogue)
The second exam
- Player: Hello.
- Examiner: Hi there!
- I am ready for the next exam.
- Player: I am ready for the next exam.
- Examiner: Okay, this is the next part of the Earth Sciences exam: Earth Sciences level 2 - Intermediate.
- Examiner: Question 1 - Sample transportation. Can you tell me how we transport samples?
- (The player has not asked the students for answers) Samples cut and cleaned before transportation.
- Player: Samples cut and cleaned before transportation.
- Samples ground and suspended in an acid solution.
- Player: Samples ground and suspended in an acid solution.
- Samples to be given to the melon-collecting monkey.
- Player: Samples to be given to the melon-collecting monkey.
- (The player has asked the students for answers) Samples taken in rough form; kept only in sealed containers.
- Player: Samples taken in rough form; kept only in sealed containers.
- Examiner: Okay, next question...
- Examiner: Earth Sciences level 2, question 2 - Handling of finds. What is the proper way to handle finds?
- (The player has not asked the students for answers) Finds must not be handled by anyone.
- Player: Finds must not be handled by anyone.
- (The player has asked the students for answers) Finds must be carefully handled, and gloves worn.
- Player: Finds must be carefully handled, and gloves worn.
- Finds to be given to the site workmen.
- Player: Finds to be given to the site workmen.
- Drop them on the floor and jump on them.
- Player: Drop them on the floor and jump on them.
- Examiner: Okay, next question...
- Examiner: Earth Sciences level 2, question 3 - Rock pick usage. Can you tell me the proper use for a rock pick?
- (The player has not asked the students for answers) Strike rock repeatedly until powdered.
- Player: Strike rock repeatedly until powdered.
- Rock pick must be used flat and with a strong force.
- Player: Rock pick must be used flat and with a strong force.
- (The player has asked the students for answers) Always handle with care; strike cleanly on its cleaving point.
- Player: Always handle with care; strike cleanly on its cleaving point.
- Rock picks are to be used to milk cows on a rainy morning.
- Player: Rock picks are to be used to milk cows on a rainy morning.
- Examiner: Okay, that covers the level 2 Earth Sciences exam.
- Examiner: Let me add up your total..
- If the player didn't answer any questions correctly:
- Examiner: No, no, no! This will not do. They are all wrong; start again!
- Player: Oh no!
- Examiner: More studying for you my [boy/(missing)/(missing)].
- If the player answered one question correctly:
- Examiner: You got 1 question correct. At least it's a start.
- Player: Oh well...
- Examiner: Get out and explore the digsite, talk to people and learn!
- (End of dialogue)
- If the player answered two question correctly:
- Examiner: You got 2 questions correct. Not too bad, but you can do better...
- Player: Nearly got it.
- (End of dialogue)
- If the player answered three question correctly:
- Examiner: You got all the questions correct, well done!
- Player: Great, I'm getting good at this.
- Examiner: You have now passed the Earth Sciences level 2 intermediate exam. Here is your certificate. Of course, you'll want to get studying for your next exam now!
- (End of dialogue)
- I am stuck on a question.
- Player: I am stuck on a question.
- Examiner: Well, well, have you not been doing any studies? I am not giving you the answers, talk to the other students and remember the answer.
- (End of dialogue)
- Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you.
- Player: Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you.
- Examiner: Oh, no problem at all.
- (End of dialogue)
- I have lost my trowel.
- Player: I have lost my trowel.
- The player does not have a trowel:
- Examiner: Deary me... That was a good one as well. It's a good job I have another. Here you go...
- (End of dialogue)
- The player has a trowel:
- Examiner: Really? Look in your backpack and make sure first.
- (End of dialogue)
The student in the green top
- Player: Hello there.
- Student: How's it going?
- Player: I need more help with the exam.
- Student: Well ok, this is what I have learned since I last spoke to you...
- Student: Correct rock pick usage: Always handle with care; strike the rock cleanly on its cleaving point.
- Player: Okay, I'll remember that.
- (End of dialogue)
The student in the purple skirt
- Student: How's it going?
- Player: I am stuck on some more exam questions.
- Student: Okay, I'll tell you my latest notes...
- Student: Finds handling: Finds must be carefully handled, with gloves worn.
- Player: Great, thanks for your advice.
- (End of dialogue)
The student in the orange shirt
- Player: Hello there.
- Student: How's it going?
- Player: There are more exam questions I'm stuck on.
- Student: Hey, I'll tell you what I've learned. That may help.
- Correct sample transportation: Samples taken in rough form; kept only in sealed containers.
- Player: Thanks for the information.
- (End of dialogue)
The third exam
- Player: Hello.
- Examiner: Ah, hello again.
- I am ready for the last exam...
- Player: I am ready for the last exam...
- Examiner: Attention, this is the final part of the Earth Sciences exam: Earth Sciences level 3 - Advanced.
- Examiner: Question 1 - Sample preparation. Can you tell me how we prepare samples?
- (The player has not asked the students for answers) Samples may be mixed together safely.
- Player: Samples may be mixed together safely.
- (The player has asked the students for answers) Samples cleaned, and carried only in specimen jars.
- Player: Samples cleaned, and carried only in specimen jars.
- Sample types catalogued and carried by hand only.
- Player: Sample types catalogued and carried by hand only.
- Samples to be spread thickly with mashed banana.
- Player: Samples to be spread thickly with mashed banana.
- Examiner: Okay, next question...
- Examiner: Earth Sciences level 3, question 2 - Specimen brush use. What is the proper way to use a specimen brush?
- (The player has not asked the students for answers) Brush quickly using a wet brush.
- Player: Brush quickly using a wet brush.
- (The player has asked the students for answers) Brush carefully and slowly using short strokes.
- Player: Brush carefully and slowly using short strokes.
- Dipped in glue and stuck to a sheep's back.
- Player: Dipped in glue and stuck to a sheep's back.
- Brush quickly and with force.
- Player: Brush quickly and with force.
- Examiner: Okay, next question...
- Examiner: Earth Sciences level 3, question 3 - Advanced techniques. Can you describe the technique for handling bones?
- (The player has not asked the students for answers) Bones must not be taken from the digsite.
- Player: Bones must not be taken from the digsite.
- Feed to hungry dogs.
- Player: Feed to hungry dogs.
- Bones to be ground and tested for mineral content.
- Player: Bones to be ground and tested for mineral content.
- (The player has asked the students for answers) Handle bones very carefully and keep them away from other samples.
- Player: Handle bones very carefully and keep them away from other samples.
- Examiner: Okay, that covers the level 3 Earth Sciences exam.
- Examiner: Let me add up the results..
- If the player didn't answer any questions correctly:
- Examiner: I cannot believe this! Absolutely none right at all. I doubt you did any research before you took this exam...
- Player: Ah... Yes... Erm... I think I had better go and revise first!
- (End of dialogue)
- If the player answered one question correctly:
- Examiner: You got 1 question correct. Try harder!
- Player: Oh bother!
- (End of dialogue)
- If the player answered two question correctly:
- Examiner: You got 2 questions correct. A little more study and you will pass it.
- Player: I'm nearly there...
- (End of dialogue)
- If the player answered three question correctly:
- Examiner: You got all the questions correct, well done!
- Player: Hooray!
- Examiner: Congratulations! You have now passed the Earth Sciences level 3 exam. Here is your level 3 certificate.
- Player: I can dig wherever I want now!
- Examiner: Perhaps you should use your newfound skills to find an artefact on the digsite that will impress the archaeological expert.
- (End of dialogue)
- (End of dialogue)
- I am stuck on a question.
- (Same as above)
- Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you.
- (Same as above)
- I have lost my trowel.
- (Same as above)
The student in the green top
- Player: Hello there.
- Student: How's it going?
- Player: I need more help with the exam.
- Student: Well ok, this is what I have learned since I last spoke to you...
- Student: Specimen brush use: Brush carefully and slowly using short strokes.
- Player: Okay, I'll remember that. Thanks for all your help.
- (End of dialogue)
The student in the purple skirt
- Player: Hello there.
- Student: What, you want more help?
- Player: Err... Yes please!
- Student: Well... It's going to cost you...
- Player: Oh, well how much?
- Student: I'll tell you what I would like: a precious stone. I don't find many of them. My favourites are opals; they are beautiful.
- Student: Just like me! Tee hee hee!
- Player: Err... OK I'll see what I can do, but I'm not sure where I'd get one.
- Student: Well, I have seen people get them from panning occasionally.
- Player: OK, I'll see what I can turn up for you.
- (End of dialogue)
Returning without an opal
- Player: Hello there.
- Student: Oh, hi again. Did you bring me the opal?
- Player: I haven't found one yet.
- Student: Oh well, tell me when you do. Remember that they can be found around the digsite; perhaps try panning the river.
- (End of dialogue)
Giving the student the opal
- Player: Hello there.
- Student: Oh, hi again. Did you bring me the opal?
- Player: Would an opal look like this by any chance?
- Student: Wow, great, you've found one. This will look beautiful set in my necklace. Thanks for that; now I'll tell you what I know...
- Student: Sample preparation: Samples cleaned, and carried only in specimen jars.
- Player: Great, thanks for your advice.
- (End of dialogue)
Talking to the student again
- Player: Hello there.
- Student: How's it going?
- Player: I am stuck on some more exam questions.
- Student: Okay, I'll tell you my latest notes...
- Student: Sample preparation: Samples cleaned, and carried only in specimen jars.
- Player: Great, thanks for your advice.
- (End of dialogue)
The student in the orange shirt
- Player: Hello there.
- Student: How's it going?
- Player: There are more exam questions I'm stuck on.
- Student: Hey, I'll tell you what I've learned. That may help.
- Student: The proper technique for handling bones is: Handle bones carefully and keep them away from other samples.
- Player: Thanks for the information.
- (End of dialogue)
Making a discover
Searching the cupboard
- (End of dialogue)
Digging up the talisman
- (End of dialogue)
Talking to Terry Balando
- Player: Take a look at this talisman.
- Terry Balando: Unusual... This object doesn't appear right...
- Terry Balando: Hmmm...
- Terry Balando: I wonder... Let me check my guide... Could it be? Surely not!
- Terry Balando: From the markings on it, it seems to be a ceremonial ornament to a god named...
- Terry Balando: ...Zaros? I haven't heard much about him before. This is a great discovery; we know very little of the pagan gods that people worshipped.
- Terry Balando: There is some strange writing embossed upon it - it says, 'Zaros will return and wreak his vengeance upon Zamorak the pretender.'
- Terry Balando: I wonder what it means by that? Some silly superstition, probably.
- Terry Balando: Still, I wonder what this is doing around here. I'll tell you what; as you have found this, I will allow you to use the private dig shafts.
- Terry Balando: You obviously have a keen eye. Take this letter and give it to one of the workmen, and they will allow you to use them.
- (End of dialogue)
Reclaiming the invitation from Terry Balando
(missing)
Reading the invitation
- Player: It says, 'I give permission for the bearer... to use the mine shafts on site. - signed Terrance Balando, Archaeological Expert, City of Varrock.'
- (End of dialogue)
Giving a workman the invitation
- Player: Here, have a took at this...
- Player: I give permission... blah de blah... etc. Okay, that's all in order; you may use the mineshaft now. I'll hang onto this scroll, shall I?
- (End of dialogue)
Searching the bricks
- Player: Hmmm, there's a room past these bricks. If I could move out of the way then I could find out what's inside. Maybe there's someone around here who can help...
- (End of dialogue)
Talking to Doug Deeping
- Player: Hello.
- Doug Deeping: Well, well... I have a visitor. What are you doing here?
- I have been invited to research here.
- Player: I have been invited to research here.
- Doug Deeping: Indeed, you must be someone special to be allowed down here.
- Do you know where to find a specimen jar?
- Player: Do you know where to find a specimen jar?
- Doug Deeping: Hmmm, let me think... Nope, can't help you there I'm afraid.
- (End of dialogue)
- I have things to do...
- Player: I have things to do...
- Doug Deeping: Of course, don't let me keep you.
- (End of dialogue)
- I am not sure really
- Player: I am not sure really.
- Doug Deeping: A miner without a clue - how funny!
- (End of dialogue)
- I'm here to get rich, rich, rich!
- Player: I'm here to get rich, rich, rich!
- Doug Deeping: Oh, well, don't forget that wealth and riches aren't everything.
- (End of dialogue)
- How could I move a large pile of rocks?
- Player: How could I move a large pile of rocks?
- Doug Deeping: There used to be this chap that worked in the other shaft. He was working on an explosive chemical mixture to be used for clearing blocked areas underground.
- Doug Deeping: He left in a hurry one day; something in the shaft scared him to death, but he didn't say what.
- Player: Oh?
- Doug Deeping: Rumour has it he'd been writing a book on his chemical mixture. I'm not sure what goes in it but I'm sure you'll find the stuff he was using scattered around the digsite. He left so quickly he didn't take anything with
- Doug Deeping: him. In fact, I still have a chest key he gave me to look after; perhaps it's more useful to you.
- (End of dialogue)
Creating the explosive
Searching the chest
- (End of dialogue)
Opening the barrel
- Player: Great! It's opened.
- (End of dialogue)
Searching the barrel
- Player: I can't pick this up with my bare hands! I'll need something to put it in. It looks and smells rather dangerous though, so it'll need to be something small and capable of containing dangerous chemicals.
- (End of dialogue)
Using a vial on the barrel
- Player: I'm not sure what this stuff is. I had better be VERY careful with it; I had better not drop it either...
- (End of dialogue)
Identifying the liquid
- Player: Do you know what this is?
- Terry Balando: Where did you get this?
- Player: From one of the barrels at the digsite.
- Terry Balando: This is a VERY dangerous liquid called nitroglycerin. Be careful how you handle it. Don't drop it or it will explode!
- (End of dialogue)
Identifying the power
- Player: Do you know what this powder is?
- Terry Balando: Really, you do find the most unusual items. I know what this is, it's a strong chemical called ammonium nitrate. Why you want this I'll never know...
- (End of dialogue)
Adding the arcenia root to the mixed chemicals
- Player: Excellent! This looks just right!
- (End of dialogue)
Spreading the mixture
- Player: Okay, the mixture is all over the bricks. I need some way to ignite this compound.
- (End of dialogue)
Lighting the mixture
- Player: Whoa! This is going to blow! I'd better run!
- Player: Wow, that was a big explosion! What's that noise I can hear? Sounds like bones moving or something...
- (End of dialogue)
Reading the stone tablet
- Player: It says: Tremble moral, before the altar of our dread lord Zaros.
- (End of dialogue)
Turning in the stone table
- Player: I found this in a cavern beneath the digsite.
- Terry Balando: Incredible!
- Player: There is an altar down there. The place is crawling with skeletons!
- Terry Balando: Yuck!
- Terry Balando: This is an amazing discovery! All this while we were convinced that no other race had lived here.
- Terry Balando: It seems the followers of Saradomin have tried to cover up the evidence of the Zaros altar. This whole city must have been built over it!
- Terry Balando: Thanks for your help; your sharp eyes have spotted what many have missed. Here, take this gold as your reward.
- Congratulations! Quest complete!
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