------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ============================================================================== === Normality === === Item Guide v1.0 === === === === by Daedolon === ============================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ === Table of Contents ============================================== TOC00 === ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- === Introduction =================================================== INT01 === ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ === Version History ================================================ VER02 === ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.0 (2012-01-26) Initial version. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ === Keyboard Commands ============================================== KBC03 === ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ W Pause the game and proceed frame by frame. M Shows the map screen. O Shows the options screen. I Shows the inventory screen. L Zoom in. V Shows version info. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ === List of Items ================================================== LOI04 === ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ === 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 === ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- APARTMENT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- Bird Toy Yes Yes Used with TV Remote to keep the TV on. Coffee Cup Yes Yes Used to create coffee for Dai. Coins Alt Yes Can be used to power up the Power Station. Cushion No Yes Needed to be taken in to reveal TV Remote. Flyer NoF Yes [can be read] [holds no function] Jar of White Paint Yes Yes Used to create coffee for Dai. Little Box Yes Yes Used to store the Rat from the washer. Note NoF Auto [can be read] [holds no function] Kettle Yes No Used to create coffee for Dai. Scissors Alt Yes Can be used to free the Patient at the Ordinary Outpost Labs. Sharkpoon Yes Yes Used to break the Rat away from the Washer. Strange Gizmo No Yes [holds no function] Towel Yes Yes Can be used to store the *FOOD* without it thawing. T-Shirt Yes Yes Used to get the job at Plush-Rest. TV Remote Yes Yes Used with Bird Toy to keep the TV on. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLUSH-REST FACTORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- --- Outside ---------------------------------------------------------------- Paint Drum Yes No Used to fill the Fire Extinguisher. Rusty Cog Yes Yes Used to fix the Waste Grinder. Oxy-Acetylene Torch Yes Yes Used to open the Cargo Container. --- Hospitality Niche ------------------------------------------------------ Cup of Water No Yes Can be found by using the Water Machine. [holds no function] Gizmo No Yes Can be found by using the Sofa. [holds no function] Coffee Cup Yes Yes Can be found by using the Bizarre sculpture. Must be used in order to advance in the game. --- Factory ----------------------------------------------------------------- Belt Yes Yes Used to empty the Fire Extinguisher. Costume Book Yes Yes Given to the Blind Man to get a Matchbook. Extinguisher Yes Yes Used to paint the Mall Waffle yellow. FireStarter Book Yes Yes Used to start a fire at the Mall. Current Sender Yes Yes Used to fix the bed. Current Receiver Yes Yes Used to fix the bed. Debris Yes Yes Used on the bed to distract the Waste Engineer. Battery Yes Yes Used to fix the bed. Manual (bed) NoF Yes [can be read] [holds no function] Manual (ext.) NoF No [can be read] [holds no function] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- M.I.N.T. MALL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- Puppet NoF Yes Can be shown to the Bouncer at TV Station. [holds no function] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TV STATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- M.I.N.T. MALL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- Badge No Auto A "Friend of Paul" -badge. [holds no function] CD Cover Yes Yes Used with Stereos to power on the Yuppy Puppies to distract the guard. Frozen *FOOD* NoF Yes Will turn into "Thawing *FOOD*" after you do anything. [holds no function] Fruit Croppers Yes Yes Used to release the Large Glider and the Speaker. Large Glider Yes Auto Used to fly the Fruit Croppers out of the toy-store. Matchbook Yes Auto Used to burn the Waffle. Screwdriver Alt Yes Can be used to get the small cog from the engine. Speaker Yes Auto Used to repair the Stereos. Toy Glider Yes Yes Used to fly the Yappu Puppy out of the toy-store. Yappy Puppy Yes Yes Used to excite the Blind Man's dog to enter enter the Mall and distract the guard. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORDINARY OUTPOST ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Research Level --------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- CD No Yes [holds no function] Dish cloth Alt Yes Can be used to wipe out your fingerprints from the Fire Extinguisher. Glass Shard Alt Yes Can be used to wipe out your fingerprints from the Fire Extinguisher. Large Key NoF Yes Can used to be open the second door on the Research level. [holds no function] Scalpel Alt Yes Can be used to free the Patient. Small Key NoF Yes Can be used to open the Cupboard in the second room on the Research level. [holds no function] Spanner Alt Yes Can be used to retrieve the Small Cog from the engine. --- Outside ---------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- Ladder Yes Yes Can be used to access the top of the Cargo Container in Plush-Rest. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLUSH-REST FACTORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Outside ---------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- Small Cog Yes Yes Used to fix the Waste Grinder. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRISON (as a Guard) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- 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] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRISON (as a Prisoner) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- STREET ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- --- TV Heaven -------------------------------------------------------------- Cardboard Box Yes No Must be used to reach the ceiling hatch in order to advance in the game. Key NoF Yes Can be used to close the Back Door. --- Loft ------------------------------------------------------------------- Mallet Yes Yes Must be used to break down the Wooden Slats in order to advance in the game. --- Power Station ---------------------------------------------------------- Little Wire Yes Yes Used to short-circuit the Circuit Board. Light Bulb No Yes Needed to be picked up to reveal the Bulb Pins. [holds no function] Coil of Wire Yes Yes Used to connect the Circuit Board to the Bulb Pins to power up the cylinder. Hanging Teddy Yes Yes Used to get Coil of Wire and Teddy. Teddy Yes Yes Used to get Teddy Eyes. Teddy Eyes Alt Auto Insterted into the Slot to power on the cylinder. --- Street ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rubber Pipe Yes Yes Used to connect the Air Vent to the Truck Intake to smoke out the Norms. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- M.I.N.T. MALL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- 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. Plank Yes Yes Used to build a raft. Rope Yes Yes Used to build a raft. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLUSH-REST FACTORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- Gas Cylinder Yes No Heather wants it for building the rocket. Use it to load it onto your raft. Paint Drum Yes No Use either the Plank or Rope on it to create a raft. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- STADIUM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- --- Outside ---------------------------------------------------------------- Goggles Yes Yes Allows you to see underground. Newspaper NoF Yes [can be read] [holds no function] --- Underground ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER ITEMS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME USED PICK INFO ------------------------------------- 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] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ === Final Words ==================================================== FIN05 === ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ === End of File ==================================================== EOF06 === ------------------------------------------------------------------------------