This section includes puzzle hints for Myst III: Exile's Voltaic age. This section doesn't offer complete solutions to the puzzles and problems you'll face in Voltaic. Thus, it's free of storyline spoilers and complete puzzle-solution spoilers. Use this section if you just need a nudge in the right direction for Voltaic's tough challenges.

Be careful when browsing through the questions; although the questions are presented in chronological order (from things you will likely accomplish first to things you will likely accomplish last), it's possible to be slightly spoiled from the questions themselves. Don't read ahead unless you're still perplexed!

Where to Start in Voltaic

Q: Nothing seems to work in Voltaic! Is there a power shortage or something?

A: Keep exploring. You'll soon find what powers this age.

Restoring Power

Q: I've found the hydroelectric plant, but I can't seem to get anything to work!

A: Make sure you have water running through! Perhaps there's a dam you need to move?

Q: OK, I moved the large wooden wall, but I still can't seem to get anything to work!

A: Moving the large wooden wall created a new entrance...try looking down.

Q: OK, I moved the large wooden wall and connected the gear to the wheel, but it still isn't moving!

A: This is the trickiest part. Make sure you aren't missing any unexplored area. Try looking carefully inside corridors, especially to the left and right.

The Magnetic Cylinder

Q: I'm walking around a huge cylindrical structure. On the sides of the structure are panels with, what appears to be, disconnected circuits. Ideas?

A: You need to connect the circuits.

Q: I connected the circuit on each panel, but nothing happened!

A: You aren't connecting the circuit on each panel. You're connecting the circuit on all panels.

The Ship

Q: I'm underneath a huge ship but can't seem to get it working. What gives?

A: There are several steps you need to complete before the ship can function normally. Since it looks like a balloon, perhaps it needs some air?

Q: The valves near the ship aren't working. I need help!

A: You need to support the valves with air before they serve a purpose.

Q: I've explored everything! Where do I find the air system?

A: Explore the ship's dock thoroughly. Look for a way to cross the chasm outside, in an unusual fashion.

The Lava Room

Q: I'm inside a room filled with hot lava, but I don't understand what I'm trying to do.

A: Figure out a way to enter the room.

Q: I'm inside the room but still don't understand the purpose of this room!

A: The lava room supplies the hot air for the valves and, thus, the ship. You need to figure out how to get the room operational!

Q: I need a better hint regarding the lava room!

A: Once you are inside the room, look near the ceiling and spot the fan. Get that fan working!

Working the Valves

Q: The valves make no sense! They're supplied with air, but I can't seem to do anything with them.

A: There are actually three levels of valves. Make sure you use the nearby lift to explore the other levels.

Q: Can you give me a better hint regarding how the valves operate?

A: Each floor of valves sends a different amount of hot air into the ship. You need to find the correct combination of valves for the ship to fill and operate normally.

Q: If air is coming out of the top of a valve, is it on or off?

A: Technically off. If air is coming out of the top of a valve, then it isn't adding any air to the ship.

Using the Ship

Q: The ship moved! But it smacked into a door and won't move any longer. What do I do?

A: Open the door!

 

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