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OLDGROVE (Oldgrove South) (7)
The Sinking City 2

OLDGROVE (Oldgrove South) (7)

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for 'A Frosty Welcome' in The Sinking City 2, covering key evidence, optional investigations, and NPC interactions to guide you through the early stages of the game.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for 'A Frosty Welcome' in The Sinking City 2, covering key evidence, optional investigations, and NPC interactions to guide you through the early stages of the game.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    On the "Charon" Ship:
    • Key Evidence:
      • Your belongings on the table (briefcase).
  2. 2
    Letter from J. van der Berg: Obtained by taking the briefcase.
  3. 3
    Camera: A usable item for taking pictures as evidence.
  4. 4
    Pistol: Pick it up, rotate to find the 'eyeball' symbol on the handle, and press 'X' to examine. You receive 6 .38 pistol rounds.
  5. 5
    Additional Evidence:
    • Photo of a trophy plate: Use the camera on the mounted fish.
  6. 6
    Flyer: Examine the flyer on the desk.
  7. 7
    Lootables: A locker to the right of the desk contains randomized ammunition and crafting materials. These reset upon leaving and returning.
  8. 8
    Conversation with Johannes van der Berg: After exiting the boat, speak with him. Key dialogue options to advance are: "About my problem.", "Where is Robert Throgmorton?", "I need somewhere to stay.", "How do I get to Devil's Reef?", "Goodbye.". Choosing these options locks out other dialogue branches.
  9. 9
    Finding Robert Throgmorton: Proceed north from the sign, turn right towards the bar/exit. Stairs lead to Robert Throgmorton. Key dialogue options to advance are: "What happened to your son?", "Who are the Innsmouthers?", "What do you know about the visions?", "I can try to find Albert.", "Tell me more about the case.", "I'll be going.".
  10. 10
    Titania Lifeboat (Optional Investigation):
    • Return to the sign, go left down a path, then left towards the sea. The lifeboat is beyond police barricades.
  11. 11
    Additional Evidence:
    • TITANIA: Inspect the Lifeboat Name.
  12. 12
    Diving Helmet: Rotate and examine the front faceplate. Be mindful of sanity drain.
  13. 13
    Albert Throgmorton's will: Found on a seat inside the lifeboat.
  14. 14
    Completing this optional investigation grants 140 XP and unlocks an additional conversation with Robert Throgmorton.
Tips
  • The Submachine Gun (if owned via DLC) is powerful but consumes ammo quickly; save its clip.
  • Consider investing the free Skill Point (if owned via DLC) into the 'Absolute Clarity' Mind skill for a 5% XP bonus.
  • Reloading your gun is done by equipping it via the weapon wheel (hold L1) and pressing Square.
  • Lootable objects can be repeatedly searched for ammo and crafting materials.
  • The Diving Helmet in the lifeboat drains sanity; do not examine it for too long.
  • Collecting all evidence on the ship grants an additional 140 XP.
  • Completing the optional Titania Lifeboat investigation grants an additional 140 XP and an extra conversation with Robert Throgmorton.

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