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R. Olmstead
The Sinking City 2

R. Olmstead

Navigate the 'R. Olmstead' section of The Sinking City 2 with our comprehensive guide. Discover walkthrough steps, tips, and rewards to aid your investigation.

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Navigate the 'R. Olmstead' section of The Sinking City 2 with our comprehensive guide. Discover walkthrough steps, tips, and rewards to aid your investigation.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Collect your belongings from the table on the 'Charon' ship. This includes the Letter from J. van der Berg, the Camera, and the Pistol.
  2. 2
    Examine the Pistol by rotating it until an "eyeball" symbol appears on the handle and pressing 'X'.
  3. 3
    Use the Camera to take a photo of the trophy plate (a strange fish mounted on the wall).
  4. 4
    Examine the flyer on the desk to the left of the table.
  5. 5
    Loot the locker to the right of the desk.
  6. 6
    Exit the boat by climbing onto the dock using 'Triangle'.
  7. 7
    Converse with Johannes van der Berg. 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?", and "Goodbye.".
  8. 8
    Proceed north along the pier and turn right at the sign pointing to the exit.
  9. 9
    Converse with 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.", and "I'll be going.".
  10. 10
    (Optional) To investigate the Titania Lifeboat, return to the sign and go left down a path, then left towards the sea.
  11. 11
    (Optional) Inspect the Lifeboat Name "TITANIA".
  12. 12
    (Optional) Examine the Diving Helmet, rotating it to search the front faceplate. Be mindful of sanity drain.
  13. 13
    (Optional) Collect Albert Throgmorton's will from a seat inside the lifeboat.
  14. 14
    (Optional) Return to Robert Throgmorton with the will to unlock an additional conversation.
Tips
  • The Submachine Gun (if owned via DLC) uses bullets quickly; save its initial clip for special occasions.
  • Consider putting the free Skill Point (if received via DLC) into the "Absolute Clarity" Mind skill for a 5% XP bonus.
  • Lootable objects can be reset by leaving and returning to the area, allowing for repeated collection of ammunition and crafting materials.
  • Be cautious with the diving helmet in the lifeboat, as prolonged examination drains sanity.
  • Optional evidence collection at the Titania Lifeboat provides extra XP and an additional conversation with Robert Throgmorton, but is not required for case progression.
  • Collecting all evidence on the 'Charon' ship grants an additional 140 XP.
  • Completing the optional Titania Lifeboat investigation grants an additional 140 XP.

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