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Welcome, folks, to the walkthrough for 'The Beginning of the End'! I hope you enjoy this game, which is less game-ish and more interactive narrative. Here's a quick guide to see the main difference in the plot.

NOTE: Many of this game's choices are lore-related rather than impacting plot progression. The game has 1 ending, but many routes to get there, which we'll discuss below.

FIRST KEY CHOICE - When you enter Madame Blanche's office with the Crooked Man, you'll be asked several questions. At the end of this section, you will be asked to choose from 3 different options...

a - Can I go to bed?

b- Can I go with John?

c-  I want to return to the investigation 

Options A and B will omit the investigation, which is a significant chunk of the game, but you will still discover some useful lore if you go with John. For maximum story knowledge, it is recommended to select option B and C. 

SECOND KEY CHOICE - THE INVESTIGATION - If you choose to go to the investigation, when you select which one you want to listen to...

* Peter's is short and acts as a cameo; it will become relevant in a later Folklore title, which will release later this year. 

* Hakon's is more relevant to this game and another game that will be released soon (which is Suraj-centric).

THE ENDING REMAINS THE SAME - The reasons will become clear as you play, but once you have met Adam in the backrooms, the ending does not vary. Keep this in mind if you'd like to replay - there are no Easter eggs this time around :)

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