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CARRINGTON INSTITUTE
The Long Dark

CARRINGTON INSTITUTE

Discover the hidden cheese within Carrington Institute in The Long Dark. Learn the hover crate trick and rocket guidance to access this secret.

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Discover the hidden cheese within Carrington Institute in The Long Dark. Learn the hover crate trick and rocket guidance to access this secret.

Alright, let's talk about finding some hidden cheese in the Carrington Institute. It sounds weird, I know, but it's a fun little secret to uncover. The main trick involves using a hover crate to keep a door propped open, so you can get a rocket into a specific area. It sounds complicated, but we'll break it down step-by-step.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, you need to get to the firing range. The key here is to use the hover crate to prop open the door leading into the range itself. This prevents it from closing behind you, which is crucial.
  2. 2
    Once the door is propped open, make sure you leave enough space to run out later. Now, head into the firing range.
  3. 3
    Inside, select the Slayer weapon and set it to 'guided rockets'. Fire one off and immediately start guiding it.
  4. 4
    Your goal is to guide this rocket out of the firing range and down the ramps towards the basement. You'll need to take a right at the fork in the ramp.
  5. 5
    Keep going until you emerge outside into the open area.
  6. 6
    Now, you want to get to a higher level. If you ascend, you'll find yourself above the main area with the hoverbike and crates.
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    Head towards the shiny blue door that leads into the institute. Position yourself a little higher than the level of this door.
  8. 8
    Turn right, keeping close to the building. You should see the cheese sitting on a ledge nearby.

Alternative Pathway:

If the rocket method seems a bit fiddly, there's another way. Follow the partition wall between the two helipads. When you reach the big block, stay a little to the right of it, and you should find an alternative route.

Tips
  • Make sure you have enough room to maneuver the rocket out of the firing range.
  • Guiding the rocket can be tricky; take your time and focus on getting it down the ramps.
  • If you miss the cheese the first time, don't worry. You can always try again.

You'll find some hidden cheese, a quirky reward for your efforts!

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