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Now that you have tackled Act 1 ofThe Alters, you and the Scientist are getting to know one another. He’s a great alter to lean on, and you spend significantly more time talking to him than any of the others.
As you roll past the lava pit that has given you so much trouble, you come to a halt again, and you won’t be able to get through this next anomaly without a lot of help from Jan Scientist. Here’s how to keep him happy and healthy in the second part ofThe Alters.
All Dialogue Options In Act 2 With the Scientist in The Alters
Keeping the Scientist happy is a lot easier than keeping the otheralters happy inThe Alters. All he cares about is getting things done, doesn’t care about emotions or other people’s feelings, and wants as much Rapidium to be mined as possible. Here are all the best choices for the Scientist.
Post-Party Chat
AfterAct 1 ofThe Alters, it’s best if youdon’t ask the Scientistabout how he feels after the party. He doesn’t feel great, and he will not have a positive response to you asking about it. you may just ignore this prompt until it goes away on its own.
Best Answer
Result
Mmm…amazing… the sheer scale of it… I wonder if it’s related to the Interal?
[Start the Conversation.]
MotivationLess gloom
Yes. Fascinating stuff… the gravity field distortion forms a remarkable pattern… It’s not like any of the other distortions we’ve encountered.
How do we proceed?
Less Joy GloomLess gloom
It will have to be very powerful AND extremely precise. I’ll need some time to make the calculations. One mistake - and this whole thing can go dangerously wrong.
Motivation x2 Less burden Less anxiety
You could have done it as well had you taken the time to stop and think.
JoyLess gloom
Part of it was covered with a strange, transparent film. Like mutated tissue of some sort.
[All answers have the sound outcome.]
Frustration Less joy
So all I can tell you is - this isn’t any condition I could put a name on.
This is not satisfactory.
MotivationAnxiety
We should all get tested. Just to be on the safe side.
TheTechnicianwas right.
Motivation Less rebellion
All I need from you is a simple upgrade of our infirmary. Think you’re able to handle that?
Less rebellion Less frustration
It will be an effort to build them… but if operated correctly, they should do the trick and give us safe passage through.
I don’t know. You’re the smart one.
Motivation Less insecurityGloom Less joy
If we don’t find a cure, we will all die, just like the sheep. The whole crew, except for you. It’s a matter of days.
So… how do we find a cure?
Joy Less gloom x2 MotivationAnxiety
We Have to Limit Our Radiation Exposure
In order to keep the Scientist happy, you should side with him in his discussion about more Rad filters to make sure that everyone stays healthy. After you finish, you will be able to have a unique conversation about it with him. While this example features the Botanist, other alters will bring this up if you don’t have him on board.
Get rid of the radioactive material
Less frustration and less anxiety for the Botanist Frustration and rebellion for the Scientist
Stock up on Rad filters
Anxiety and less security for the Botanist Motivation and less rebellion for the Scientist
Don’t get involved
Frustration for the Botanist Frustration for the Scientist
Agree with the Scientist
Rebellion and frustration for the Technician Motivation and less insecurity for the Scientist
Agree with the Technician
Less anxiety for the Technician (unless he’s already mad) Frustration and less joy for the Scientist
Frustration for the Technician Frustration for the Scientist
If you get the above conversation, and you side with the Scientist, the Technician will damage the lab. You will then have this conversation with the Scientist:
[Start the conversation.]
What happened in the lab?
Less gloom Less anxiety
Our friend got angry that you didn’t indulge him. He tried to force me to explain the research to him, and things quickly got out of hand.
I made the right choice. He wouldn’t even understand your notes.
We took a lot of unnecessary risks getting into that old pickup truck without giving it a proper checkup first. What were we thinking?
Really? Why?
If available, choose therelianceanswer. [Reliance] You’re the only one who can help me.
Less rebellion Motivation x2 Less rebellion
This isn’t helping.
Frustration Rebellion
If I can’t help you, no one can. Just let it go and get your mind back to important things.
Did you recreate your research?
Almost reminded me of how father made us arrange our toys when we were a kid.
Well done!
Motivation Less insecurity
It’s remarkable, because theoretically I had all the necessary knowledge in my head, but I had to backtrack my line of thinking to unblock it…
Still feeling confident about things?
Insecurity Gloom
What I mean is… It’s a big success, but so what? Even if I do make it back alive, no one will even know who’s behind it…
You will live through your work.
No change
But in this world - you are the one who will get recognition for what I achieved. Because you are Jan Dolski.
According to science, you are me.
No change.
And the facts are that, empirically - I am not you. I have my own, autonomous identity.
No arguing with that.
And I need to know if I’m gone, you’ll take care of it.
I promise to think about it when the time comes.
No, Jan. The future is too uncertain. I need you to make a decision now.
Let’s publish it anonymously!
Hmm… yes. “Who is the prodigy behind this unexpected breakthrough in nanotech?”
Less rebellion Less frustration Less burden
The Scientist vs. The Cure
Unlike most of the other alters, the Scientist doesn’t care which solution youchoose between the Tabula Rasa or the Implants. The only thing he cares about is making the mission a success and surviving at this point, and he will take any emotional responses as a reason to lower his opinion of you.
Aware-ness free?
[Both answers have the same outcome.]
It sounds like a promising idea. Why would I not be okay with it?
Just remember, Maxwell gave us a viable option. Shouldn’t we just proceed with that instead of complicating things?
I won’t lie to you, yes.
But… on an empirical level, I’m not so sure it’s a good idea.
I have doubts, too.
What if it concerned you? Would you inject a tracking device for convicts into your own brain?
Never.
All I’m saying is that you should decide responsibly. With the potential consequences for all of us in mind.
[Both choices have the same outcome.]
As for the results… well, we’ll just have to wait. But I guess it’s in the hands of Ally Corp. medical now.
MotivationLess insecurity
How did the treatment go?
Chat After the Tabula Rasa Comes Out of the Womb
After you interact with The Womb once theTabula Rasa inThe Altersis removed, you will automatically start a conversation with the Scientist. You can choose whatever you feel is best here; all theconversation choices have the same outcome: no effect on the Scientist’s feelings towards you.
