The ship docked once again... 5th time

[cutie_kristin]

The ship vanished from the Lost Desert on the 26th and unexpectedly returns to Mystery Island, the same port it was first spotted in. Stay turned for further information.

You can now talk to Anshu the ships Physician.
And you can also visit the Hobans map room

From there clicking the big map over the desk takes you to this:

It looks like... a grid of some kind, though of what you're not sure. Someone has drawn on the grid in red ink.


Clicking the map on the desk brings you to this:

There are two islands on this map, and what appears to be the Cyodrake's gaze. Someone has drawn on the map in red ink.

[catsamew]

Thanks Kristin,
I've been playing with these maps, and made the grid transparent and overlayed it onto the map. you can see them on my grundo's petpage

petpages.neopets.com/~Astrologeer

Dont what it all means LOL but it was interesting playing

[cutie_kristin]

Theory 1

Increasing the size of Map A to match Map B and overlaying them gives these results.



The options available for guessing the current location of Hoban, marked with blue dots, match the X's on Map B. Since only one X (G-14) hits dry ground, Hogan may be there, on Krawk Island.

Theory 2

Not resizing the first map and overlaying it on Map B and lining up the dotted line with the red line yields these results.



This method seems more logical than resizing the first map. However, if this is correct, Hoban most probably is swimming with the fishes an location F-19. Neither of these methods explain the red circle on Map B.

Theory 3


This is not so much a theory as it is a see what you can make of it. Again keeping the maps the same size and this time lining up the red circles, gives this result:



So, you think you know what happened to Hoban, the navigator? Why don't you make a guess here? Select when he fell off, who pushed him, where he was on the ship when he fell, and where he is now.



"That's it, then. Everyone is questioned, thanks to you, but we're still no closer to finding Hoban. Our only course of action is to settle here in Mystery Island, our original destination. Perhaps one day he will return here and we can... well, I won't get my hopes up. I cannot speak for the crew, but I am grateful for all the help you've given, despite the outcome. I have no qualms about living here on Mystery Island knowing the average Neopian would help even a stranger in need."

It seems he's finally given up, but not for lack of trying. He's searched for weeks. He's done all he can to find Hoban. There's still the question of where they came from in the first place, but it's probably best you don't ask about that right now. There'll be time for that if they're going to make a home here.

Then it hits you. Not like a ton of bricks, because you'd be dead, but it's still a pretty big epiphany... you know what happened! Even better, you know where to find Hoban. Who knew you were so smart?

"What?! This is no time for jokes, friend. You... you're serious. How do you know? Well, nevermind all that right now. If you know where he is, lets go get him!"

He rallies the crew and they prepare to set sail while you reveal Hoban's location...

www.neopets.com/cg_guess.phtml?

At this point, you have the choice of rereading the comics, returning to the Map Room or Spill the Beans. If you choose to spill the beans, these questions must be answered.

Who pushed Hoban?

When did he fall?

Where on the ship did he fall?

Where is Hoban now?

Do you like Hoban's hat? yes, it's very stylish

The only answer we know for certain is the Hoban has a great hat.

Once you have made your guess you are not permitted to guess again.

Check back in a few days -- perhaps the mystery will finally be solved!

-neolodge.com
www.neolodge.com/cyodrakesgaze_hobansmaproom?

[leila_chew]

How do you do the map resizing and everything?

[fullbloom720]

I haven't guessed Hoban's location yet. I want to be sure before I submit, because you can only do it once.

[dlfreak]

I looked it over and I guessed that....

Bonju pushed him over at 3:00 by the starboard railing. I guessed that he is currently at G14

[krisconcepcion19]

I had no idea so I just completely guessed.
Bonju pushed him over at 4:00 by the aftdeck. I guessed that he is currently at E3.

The correct answer was Bonju, 6:00, bow, and I don't know the last thing.

[dlfreak]

I knew it was Bonju, I kept looking over the story and I don't remember how but I noticed he was lying at some point.

[boy_crazier2]

Hoban has been found!!!

[dlfreak]

I think I got everything right except for the time.

[fullbloom720]

Wow, congrats dl! Awesome.

I knew from nearly the beginning it was Bonju but I had no other guesses so I just didn't enter my guess.

[krisconcepcion19]

I just entered something, I thought maybe they would give us something for guessing.

[dlfreak]

^ Yeah, I always do that with the guessing things like the Staff tournaments. I just randomly guess and it just so happens that every single time I usually get at least one thing right!

Except, with this plot I tried my best to figure it out. I guessed 3pm because I thought that's when Bonju was lying. And it was but it wasn't when he pushed Hoban overboard. And looking at my notes I realize that other characters saw him later than that, oh well!

Here's my notes, btw:

MOTIVES: BONJU:
MOTIVES: LINAE: Bad luck
MOTIVES: ANSHU: Roots
MOTIVES: KENTARI:


ANSHU and LINAE at rigging, Hoban watches crates overboard.



KENTARI: A few hours after ALL HANDS on starboard side



BONJU: Hoban - Starboard railing, cleaning broken crate
BONJU: Hour later: 4:00 port railing
BONJU: Hour later: 5:00

LINAE side by side Hoban twice during storm

ANSHU and LINAE at rigging first KENTARI out then BONSHU



ANSHU with HOBAN (or maybe with KENTARI) right before ALL HANDS.

ANSHU talked about Meidcal condition with LINAE
or
ANSHU talked about bad food with LINAE

ANSHU sent to fix leak right after ALL HANDS
ANSHU: Hour later, hears argument above deck
ANSHU: Later at 5:00, aft deck

[fullbloom720]

You took NOTES?! Lol, wow - you're really into it! At least your guesses are better than what mine would be worth. And it pays off.

[fairy_tale_girl64]

i so didn't have time to do any of this plot! it looks interesting so i hate i didn't

[leila_chew]

Well, I got three of them right! I guessed Linae. I got a sidebar, avvie, and trophy! Woohoo!