Ghost of a Tale

Ghost of a Tale

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Achievements 110% with Hints [ENG]
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Introduction
Hello little Menestrels!
This is my first little guide how to complete "Ghost of a Tale" on 110% with hints on English!
The game consist of 20 achievements, which can be separated by the complexity of obtaining:
- № 1-7 "EASY" to obtain;
- № 8-14 "MEDIUM" to obtain;
- № 15-20 "HARD" to obtain.
Some words about complexity of obtaining:
- "EASY" - small time cost during the first passing of the game;
- "MEDIUM" - medium time cost during the first passing of the game;
- "HARD" - big time cost during the first-second passing of the game.
Each section of the guide - new achievement with hand-made picture:
- on left the unlocked icon of the achievement in Steam;
- in the middle the title and small description of the achievement in Steam;
- on right the picture one of the character from "Ghost of a Tale".
Under the picture is a hint for obtaining achievement in the form of instructions, facts or graphic materials.
I hope that my guide will help you complete "Ghost of a Tale" on 110% during the first passing and get a lot of positive emotions!
If you find any mistakes or you have good suggestions and wishes - I will be happy to discuss them!
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1. Unbound

Complete the first quest "Jailbreak".
2. Arachnophobia

The full number of spiders in a game - 5 pcs.
Methods of killing spiders:
- using traps (with skills "Trap Seer" and "Trap Master" you can see and re-use traps - 1 trap/spider);
- using bottles (with skill "Strong Arm" you can deal more damage from the throw - 5 bottles/spider);
- using pine cones (you can deal damage with burning - 1-3 cones/spider).
Locations of spiders:
- 2 pcs in upper "Catacombs";
- 3 pcs in lower "Catacombs" - avaliable by quest "The Magpie and the King".
3. Lake Shore

Reach this location during the game.
4. End to End

Finish the game.
5. The Mushroom King

Gather mushrooms - 55 pcs. With skill "The Red Mist" it will be simpler and faster.
The main locations of mushrooms:
- "Courtyard";
- "Fartower";
- "Shore".
Also take quests from Faustus:
- "The Amateur Mycologist";
- "The Expert Mycologist";
- "Spores of Death".
And read the book "On Mushrooms" from Faustus for more information!
6. Play All

Collect and play all songs - 10 pcs. Songs can be separated into "standard" and "additional".
The full list of "standart" songs:
- "The ballad of the Coward King";
- "A Murder of Crows";
- "The Maiden wouldn't sing";
- "Heaven in the bottle";
- "The poisoned cup";
- "The Golden warrior".
The full list of "additional" songs:
- "Rascals whistling" - compose a song with Gusto and Fatale by quest "The Blacksmith's Hammer";
- "The Orphan Prince" - listen to the song from Silas by quest "Sila's Tale";
- "My Lovely's Lovely" - listen to the song from the Commander by quest "A chance of Plan".
Then all known songs you can find in Sing Book and play to the Commander from location "Courtyard" using option in dialog.
7. The Pinnacle

The highest tower - The Watchman's tower, located in "Courtyard" on roof opposite Silas. Rise on it and stand on one of the windowsills.
8. Gusto and Fatale

Complete all of Gusto and Fatale's quests.
9. All Skilled Up

The full list of skills in a game - 10 pcs. You can get it by quests from Gusto and Fatale and the Commander and Rolo.
The full list of skills from Gusto and Fatale:
- "Keen Ears" - while sneaking an enemy's position will be revealed as a glowing white aura;
- "The Red Mist" - while sneaking highlights objects with which you can interact with a red mist, consuming stamina;
- "The Surge" - quick recover of stamina;
- "The Stack" - increases the amount of useful tools;
- "Strong Arm" - increases force and damage of thrown items;
- "The Long Drop" - fast recovery after falling.
The full list of skills from the Commander and Rolo:
- "Trap Seer" - clearly see any spider traps;
- "Trap Master" - re-arm of spider traps;
- "Refitted Armour" - refitting of armour, enabling to move more nimbly while disguised as a guard;
- "Reforged Armour" - refitting of armour, allowing to run while disguised as a guard.
10. Lore Master

The full number of quests in a game - 54 pcs.
11. The Scholar

Learn different notes during the game - 45 pcs.
Just click on all yellow text in dialogs.
12. A Name to a Face

The full number of characters in a game - 15 pcs.
Just talk with all friendly NPC's. Also dress the Guard set of armour and talk with all Rat Guard's - two of them will offer a little drink. Then go to the kitchen about 4.00 PM and learn their names.
13. Handker-thief

The full number of handkerchiefs in a game - 27 pcs.
At first get and complete the quest "A mouse in Rat's Clothing" - in the end you will get the full Guard set of armour. Dress it and you will be friendly with Rat Guard's. Then approach them from the back and take away handkerchiefs. With skills "Reforged Armour" and "Refitted Armour" you can run on it without penalty to speed.
Maps added below with markers:
- "H" - handkerchief;
- "B" - purple banner (for achievement "17. The Arsonist");
- "S" - shutter (for achievement "14. The Draught").
Amount of handkerchiefs in the location "Jail" - 5 pcs.
Amount of handkerchiefs in the location "Courtyard":
- 2 pcs in "West Gates";
- 3 pcs in "Barracks";
- 1 pcs near "Cabinet of the Commander";
- 2 pcs in "Kitchen";
- 3 pcs in "North Gates";
- 2 pcs in "Staircase to the roof";
- 1 pcs in "Bridge between Courtyard and Far Tower".
Amount of handkerchiefs in the location "Far Tower" - 2 pcs.
Amount of handkerchiefs in the location "Harbor":
- 3 pcs in "Port";
- 2 pcs in "Building";
- 1 pcs in "West bridge between Harbor and Shore".
14. The Draught

The full numbers of shutters in a game - 8 pcs.
Open all window shutters in all locations. Do it after completing the quest "A mouse in Rat's Clothing" - in the end you will get the full Guard set of armour. Dress it and you will be friendly with Rat Guard's.
With skills "Reforged Armour" and "Refitted Armour" you can run on it without penalty to speed.
Maps added below with markers:
- "H" - handkerchief (for achievement "13. Handker-thief");
- "B" - purple banner (for achievement "17. The Arsonist");
- "S" - shutter.
Amount of shutters in the location "Courtyard":
- 3 pcs near "Cabinet of the Commander";
- 1 pcs in "Cabinet of the Commander";
- 1 pcs in "Turn to the Cabinet of the Commander".
Amount of shutters in the location "Harbor":
- 1 pcs near "West Bridge";
- 2 pcs above "Port" next to the elevator.

15. Lost Hope Found [hidden]

Get quests "Mystery of the Catacombs" and "The Lost Squad" from Silas and Commander and go to the location upper "Catacombs". By the end you will find Duinlan's Tomb.
16. The Golden Suit [hidden]

Get and complete quests "Heroes all" and "Vessels of the Gilden Warrior" from Duinlan.
17. The Arsonist [IN PROGRESS - NOT FULL]

The full number of banners in a game - 35 pcs.
Burn purple banners with Candlestick.
With Guard set of armour and skills "Reforged Armour" and "Refitted Armour" it will be simpler and faster.
Maps added below with markers:
- "H" - handkerchief (for achievement "13. Handker-thief");
- "B" - purple banner;
- "S" - shutter (for achievement "14. The Draught").
Amount of banners in the location "Sewers" - 1 pcs.

Amount of banners in the location "Jail" - 11 pcs.

Amount of banners in the location "Courtyard":
- 1 pcs in "West Gates";
- 3 pcs in "Barracks";
- 4 pcs in "Cabinet of the Commander";
- 1 pcs in "Turn to Cabinet of the Commander";
- 5 pcs in "North Gates";
- 6 pcs in "Staircase to the roof" + 2 pcs in "The Watchman's Tower";
- 1 pcs in "Bridge between Courtyard and Far Tower".

18. Dodgy Mouse

Be like a drunken Master, Spider-man or Neo.
19. Crash Diet

In location "Courtyard" in kitchen Rezzia can restore your stamina and health for free.
But after completing quests "Unmasking the Master" and "The Five Smugglers" she will not be available!
20. Like a Ghost

At least you need to know the location and behavior of each of the guards.
Also use bottles, sticks or pine cones to distract their attention and the Guard set of armour to be friendly with Rat Guard's.
In addition combine different items to increase statistics:
- sprint speed;
- auditive discretion;
- visual discretion.
And use the old mouse proverb - save often!
54 Comments
Button Eyes 22 Aug, 2023 @ 11:20pm 
For "The Arsonist" achievement if you have the sidequest "The Burning of the Red Paw" active, you can ask Rolo the smithy about the banners (for free I think) and he'll mark all of it in your map. If you haven't finished the final part of this quest (report to Commander) they'll stay, but if you do then the marks disappear.

It's not really that clear though and can be a bit inaccurate since the worlds are layered while the map is not, and some like the Armory has a banner but doesn't appear in Far Tower map, which is the map that opens when you're in the area.
Double Dark 22 Feb, 2023 @ 12:22am 
'Gusto and Fatale' and 'Lore Master' are missable if you complete the magpie quest before their questline.
Harambe 41 6 Dec, 2022 @ 7:56am 
Does the plot progress by day and night cycle? If I explore for too long will important NPC's die or disappear, forcing me to make a choice of exploring or talking? Is this a timed game that will result in plot losses if you don't reach places and characters soon enough?
VectorX 7 Sep, 2022 @ 11:21am 
Some achievements seem to be working incorrectly. For example, "Handker-thief", "The Draught" and 'Play All" unlocked before I met the requirements for them.
Steel Panther 6 Sep, 2022 @ 11:23am 
I listened to the song "My Lovely's Lovely" , but it's not on the record and I can't sing it. Although I correctly pointed out the rhymes to the commander.
StDrake 12 Dec, 2021 @ 1:56pm 
How are there 2 handkerchiefs in the kichen? I only noticed one guard there, and the gambler doesn't seem to have any. Nor does the cook
Arkader 2 Dec, 2021 @ 12:29pm 
does achievements count when playing with VR mod?
I would play only in VR to finish those 3 hardest achievements.
Crypticorb 26 Nov, 2021 @ 4:05pm 
For those seeking to get the "Dodgy Mouse" achievement, note that damage from bees and mushrooms poison does not void the achievement. The only damage that counts is from spiders, Rat Guards, and (spoilers) final mission skeletons . I'm unsure whether traps, brisane explosions, or catacomb worms count, but they are easy to avoid. Save often.

For "Like a Ghost", the only alerted enemies that void the achievement are Rat Guards. Getting caught while wearing the full Red Ranger outfit, even if you get sent to jail, does not count. Alerting spiders and catacomb worms does not count, and (spoilers) as far as I can tell, the skeletons in the final mission have wall hacks and can literally phase through terrain. They don't count.

For "Crash Diet", just don't eat anything from your inventory, at all. Eating bread/porridge from Ouma Reizza via dialogue is fine, and healing via level up is fine.
Arnoldo 20 Oct, 2021 @ 2:16pm 
Hi, thanks for the wonderful guide! An addition for the Arsonist achievement, there is one banner in the pantry in the kitchen (one I was missing in the end). Also, for the Play All achievement, it requires 11 songs to be played during the game, 9 of which can be played by Tilo and cannot be missed I believe. The other two are 'My Lovely's Lovely' by the Commander (cannot be missed) and 'A Lullaby' by Silas. The lullaby is missable, and Silas must be asked to sing this to Tilo. You can do so by asking him about his birth mother.
Гусь-Выбирусь  [author] 12 Nov, 2020 @ 1:36pm 
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