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=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #1 ===
=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #1 ===


[[Image:nd1_school_notice1.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Tow how illdot?!]]
[[Image:nd1_school_notice1.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Tow how illdot?!]]


This notice is easy to find and solve, the spaces are simply in the wrong places.  By removing all of the spaces, and inserting spaces after words using common sense, you can see that it reads '<i>Find the morning edition, and discover another crime, the answer is in black and white to who will do the time.</i>'  The 'morning edition' is a clue to the magazines in the rest area.
This notice is easy to find and solve, the spaces are simply in the wrong places.  By removing all of the spaces, and inserting spaces after words using common sense, you can see that it reads '<i>Find the morning edition, and discover another crime, the answer is in black and white to who will do the time.</i>'  The 'morning edition' is a clue to the magazines in the rest area.
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=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #2 ===
=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #2 ===


[[Image:nd1_school_notice2.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Pink slips...]]
[[Image:nd1_school_notice2.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Pink slips...]]


This pink telephone message note is harder to see amongst all the large posters, but upon finding it, you will find a message written upside down in blue ink. '<i>In the face of danger against a killer if you dare, a very unlikely couple could be a helpful pair.</i>'  This is a hint towards the final scene in the game.
This pink telephone message note is harder to see amongst all the large posters, but upon finding it, you will find a message written upside down in blue ink. '<i>In the face of danger against a killer if you dare, a very unlikely couple could be a helpful pair.</i>'  This is a hint towards the final scene in the game.
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=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #3 ===
=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #3 ===


[[Image:nd1_school_notice3.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Odd handwriting!]]
[[Image:nd1_school_notice3.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Odd handwriting!]]


These three notices are written in various mirrored/flipped styles.  In order, they read...  
These three notices are written in various mirrored/flipped styles.  In order, they read...  
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=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #4 ===
=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #4 ===


[[Image:nd1_school_notice4.jpg|200px|right|thumb|How dramatic.]]
[[Image:nd1_school_notice4.jpg|100px|right|thumb|How dramatic.]]


On a school information bulletin about the school play, is a rather out-of-place statement.  '<i>Student files under lock and key will show the lies of a doctor-to-be.</i>'
On a school information bulletin about the school play, is a rather out-of-place statement.  '<i>Student files under lock and key will show the lies of a doctor-to-be.</i>'
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=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #5 ===
=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #5 ===


[[Image:nd1_school_notice5.jpg|200px|right|thumb|A yearly occurance.]]
[[Image:nd1_school_notice5.jpg|100px|right|thumb|A yearly occurance.]]


Yearbooks coming soon?  Why is this information leaflet a hotspot?  For another clue, of course!  Reading the underlined letters, you will see...  '<i>Search below danger sign in kitchen.</i>'  This information will help save you from death in Maxine's Diner, and also help you get the bolt cutters.
Yearbooks coming soon?  Why is this information leaflet a hotspot?  For another clue, of course!  Reading the underlined letters, you will see...  '<i>Search below danger sign in kitchen.</i>'  This information will help save you from death in Maxine's Diner, and also help you get the bolt cutters.
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=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #6 ===
=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #6 ===


[[Image:nd1_school_notice6.jpg|200px|right|thumb|So very backwards.]]
[[Image:nd1_school_notice6.jpg|100px|right|thumb|So very backwards.]]


Apparantly writing backwards is a commonplace activity in Paseo Del Mar.  '<i>Jake's locker combo was part of his fame, just find a phone to decode his name.</i>'  Decoding letters into phone numbers is a recurring theme in this game.
Apparantly writing backwards is a commonplace activity in Paseo Del Mar.  '<i>Jake's locker combo was part of his fame, just find a phone to decode his name.</i>'  Decoding letters into phone numbers is a recurring theme in this game.
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=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #7 ===
=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #7 ===


[[Image:nd1_school_notice7.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Checkmate!]]
[[Image:nd1_school_notice7.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Checkmate!]]


One of the harder clues to find, is the one on this bright red poster.  The clue is actually hidden in the checkered squares surrounding the text, and by looking hard enough, you can read '<i>SIDE OF SCHOOL</i>'.  Repeated far too many times just to add to its subtleness.
One of the harder clues to find, is the one on this bright red poster.  The clue is actually hidden in the checkered squares surrounding the text, and by looking hard enough, you can read '<i>SIDE OF SCHOOL</i>'.  Repeated far too many times just to add to its subtleness.
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=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #8 ===
=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #8 ===


[[Image:nd1_school_notice8.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Mirror mirror, on the wall...]]
[[Image:nd1_school_notice8.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Mirror mirror, on the wall...]]


Pinned in a mirrored fashion onto one of the noticeboards is another message... '<i>When things go astray, tonight at Vandelay, it will not help to run, so you must grab the gun!</i>'  It sure is useful that these clues can predict the future, hm?
Pinned in a mirrored fashion onto one of the noticeboards is another message... '<i>When things go astray, tonight at Vandelay, it will not help to run, so you must grab the gun!</i>'  It sure is useful that these clues can predict the future, hm?
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=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #9 ===
=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #9 ===


[[Image:nd1_school_notice9.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Spaced out.]]
[[Image:nd1_school_notice9.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Spaced out.]]


Once again, we return to a typical 'random spaces' word puzzle. '<i>There's more than one way to remove a chain so thick, aside from the combination, Mel's bolt cutter can do the trick.</i>'  Hooray for bolt cutters!
Once again, we return to a typical 'random spaces' word puzzle. '<i>There's more than one way to remove a chain so thick, aside from the combination, Mel's bolt cutter can do the trick.</i>'  Hooray for bolt cutters!
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=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #10 ===
=== Hidden Noticeboard Clue #10 ===


[[Image:nd1_school_noticea.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Really spaced out.]]
[[Image:nd1_school_noticea.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Really spaced out.]]


Finally on the bulletin boards is this oddity.  The lines of text have simply been cut in half and spaced out, making it slightly more difficult to read.  '<i>A crane contestant in a masked disguise, won the prize money despite all the lies.</i>' followed with '<i>The ultimate hang-out in the center of everything is the place you need to go to set up the final sting.</a>
Finally on the bulletin boards is this oddity.  The lines of text have simply been cut in half and spaced out, making it slightly more difficult to read.  '<i>A crane contestant in a masked disguise, won the prize money despite all the lies.</i>' followed with '<i>The ultimate hang-out in the center of everything is the place you need to go to set up the final sting.</a>
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== Library ==
=== SAT Preparation Paper ===
[[Image:nd1_school_library0.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Are you prepared?]]
Sure is nice of the education team to casually help puzzle-solvers via the power of italics. '<i>Sabotage should cause concern, but with the gloves you will not burn.</i>' More boiler room tips for you!
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=== The Book of Dreams ===
[[Image:nd1_school_library1.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Nightmarish.]]
Here's another case of bolded letters on each line. '<i>DONT RUN NANCY.</i>' Okay, book.  We won't.
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=== The Wordsearch ===
[[Image:nd1_school_library1.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Mostly useless...]]
This is located in the chest of drawers besides the filing cabinets.  It's a simple wordsearch full of words that relate to your sleuthing.  Nothing much of interest though, besides the second (of three) mention of the actual culprits name.
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== Teacher's Lounge ==
== Misc ==




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Hidden Clues in the Paseo Del Mar High School

Being the central location in Nancy Drew: Secrets Can Kill, the Paseo Del Mar High School contains the most secret clues. They span across three main areas: the school corridors, the library, and the teachers room.

School Corridors

Most of the clues found in the corridors involve reading the many noticeboards that are present throughout the school. Every noticeboard has at least one hotspot which you can zoom in to.

Hidden Noticeboard Clue #1

Tow how illdot?!

This notice is easy to find and solve, the spaces are simply in the wrong places. By removing all of the spaces, and inserting spaces after words using common sense, you can see that it reads 'Find the morning edition, and discover another crime, the answer is in black and white to who will do the time.' The 'morning edition' is a clue to the magazines in the rest area.

Hidden Noticeboard Clue #2

Pink slips...

This pink telephone message note is harder to see amongst all the large posters, but upon finding it, you will find a message written upside down in blue ink. 'In the face of danger against a killer if you dare, a very unlikely couple could be a helpful pair.' This is a hint towards the final scene in the game.


Hidden Noticeboard Clue #3

Odd handwriting!

These three notices are written in various mirrored/flipped styles. In order, they read...

'Nowhere to turn to, nowhere to hide, let the books in the library, be your answer guide.'
'A symbol of kanji worn with great pride, reflects a big secret that someone must hide.'
'He did what it took to make the grade, even if it meant cheating, to make up his charade.'


Hidden Noticeboard Clue #4

How dramatic.

On a school information bulletin about the school play, is a rather out-of-place statement. 'Student files under lock and key will show the lies of a doctor-to-be.'

Hidden Noticeboard Clue #5

A yearly occurance.

Yearbooks coming soon? Why is this information leaflet a hotspot? For another clue, of course! Reading the underlined letters, you will see... 'Search below danger sign in kitchen.' This information will help save you from death in Maxine's Diner, and also help you get the bolt cutters.

Hidden Noticeboard Clue #6

So very backwards.

Apparantly writing backwards is a commonplace activity in Paseo Del Mar. 'Jake's locker combo was part of his fame, just find a phone to decode his name.' Decoding letters into phone numbers is a recurring theme in this game.

Hidden Noticeboard Clue #7

Checkmate!

One of the harder clues to find, is the one on this bright red poster. The clue is actually hidden in the checkered squares surrounding the text, and by looking hard enough, you can read 'SIDE OF SCHOOL'. Repeated far too many times just to add to its subtleness.

Hidden Noticeboard Clue #8

Mirror mirror, on the wall...

Pinned in a mirrored fashion onto one of the noticeboards is another message... 'When things go astray, tonight at Vandelay, it will not help to run, so you must grab the gun!' It sure is useful that these clues can predict the future, hm?

Hidden Noticeboard Clue #9

Spaced out.

Once again, we return to a typical 'random spaces' word puzzle. 'There's more than one way to remove a chain so thick, aside from the combination, Mel's bolt cutter can do the trick.' Hooray for bolt cutters!

Hidden Noticeboard Clue #10

Really spaced out.

Finally on the bulletin boards is this oddity. The lines of text have simply been cut in half and spaced out, making it slightly more difficult to read. 'A crane contestant in a masked disguise, won the prize money despite all the lies.' followed with 'The ultimate hang-out in the center of everything is the place you need to go to set up the final sting.</a>

Library

SAT Preparation Paper

Are you prepared?

Sure is nice of the education team to casually help puzzle-solvers via the power of italics. 'Sabotage should cause concern, but with the gloves you will not burn.' More boiler room tips for you!

The Book of Dreams

Nightmarish.

Here's another case of bolded letters on each line. 'DONT RUN NANCY.' Okay, book. We won't.

The Wordsearch

Mostly useless...

This is located in the chest of drawers besides the filing cabinets. It's a simple wordsearch full of words that relate to your sleuthing. Nothing much of interest though, besides the second (of three) mention of the actual culprits name.


Teacher's Lounge

Misc

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