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What is this game all about?

Paranormal Activity: Sanctuary is a game about the battle between demonic forces that want to enter our world to cause havoc and the demonologists that use a combination of modern technology and ancient magic to hold the evil at bay.

What can I do in the game?

As a demonologist you can complete missions in real-world locations to gain experience and useful items. You can also cast magical spells that create sanctuaries, which are areas that are relatively safe from demonic attack. You can also scan your area for spirits and demons by conducting a paranormal investigation that yields valuable research and extra experience.

What are all these colored areas on my map?

The colored areas on the map shows you which areas are safe havens and which are under attack by demonic forces. Blue areas on the map are Sanctuaries, safe areas created by spells cast by demonologists. The red areas of the map are Hell Holes created by spells cast by players that have become possessed. Sanctuaries range in color from blue to nearly white, this indicates the strength of the sanctuary. Stronger (light colored) sanctuaries will restore the sanity of demonologists that complete missions or cast spells in that area. Darker colored hell holes, on the other hand, will wear away at the sanity of any demonologist that completes a mission or casts a spell within it.

How do I create a Sanctuary?

All demonologist spells create sanctuaries, in addition to any other effect they might have. The strength of a spell determines the strength of the sanctuary it creates. If two spells overlap, they add their strengths together to determine the strength of the sanctuary in the overlapping area. So if you cast two Spirit Barriers (strength 4) near each other you will create a sanctuary that ranges in strength from 4 to 8 (where they overlap). If you cast a spell in a hell hole, the strength of the hell hole is subtracted from the strength of the spells to create a sanctuary. If you cast a Spirit Barrier (strength 4) in a strength 6 hell hole, you won't create a sanctuary, but you will weaken the hell hole by 4 points, so you can eventually wear away at the hell hole and establish a safe sanctuary within it.

I created a Sanctuary yesterday but today it's weaker. What happened?

Demonologist magic is stronger than dark magic, but it slowly fades, typically losing one point of strength per day. To maintain your Sanctuaries, be sure to come back daily and reinforce them with new spells. Black magic is insidious and patient and does not decay, even though it is weaker.

So how can I destroy a Hell Hole?

There are two primary methods to destroy a hell hole permanently. The first and most common is to complete missions that create magical talismans powered by one of the magical elemental powers; Earth, Fire, Water, Air or Spirit. Once you have a talisman, stay on the lookout for missions that allow you to directly attack a hell hole and permanently weaken it. The second way to permanently damage a hell hole is to cast the "Exorcism" spell, which is powered by the element of fire. The exorcism spell can be unlocked as an effect by another player's Void Pool spell, so get out there and complete missions and cast spells in sanctuaries, and maybe you'll get lucky!

What is "Boosting a Spell"?

Boosting a spell is an Augmented Reality technique that lets you focus magical power by drawing a magical symbol and summoning a mystic pentagram via the in-game camera. Boosted spells are more efficient and return some magic power to you as well as boosting the strength of the sanctuary created. In the future, different magic symbols might have different effects on the boosted spell...

What's the best way to boost a spell?

Before you cast the spell, prepare by drawing the pentagram. For best results, use white, un-lined paper and a thick, dark pen. Then place the pentagram on a flat horizontal surface and cast your spell. When you get the camera view place, position your phone directly over the pentagram  and try to get close enough so that the pentagram fills as much of the screen as possible without going off-screen. When you see the magical outline begin to form, you've successfully boosted the spell.

How do I complete a mission?

When you tap on a mission pin on the map you will see a gray area surrounding the pin. You can do the mission from any point within that gray area. Just walk to somewhere within the gray zone and tap the little blue arrow for more details and tap "Do it".  If you're having a hard time getting close enough to the mission pin, you can get the Antique Ouija board from the Item Shop, that will allow you to commune with spirits and double the size of the mission area.

How do I investigate paranormal activity?

Tap on the camera icon from the menu bar over the map, then select the type of magical power you want to use to power your investigation. When the camera view appears, pan around and look for a demonic spirit. When you find one, try to center it on screen and tap the screen to capture a picture. You will be awarded XP based on accuracy (how close the demon is to center) and speed (how quickly you found the demon).

Why does a paranormal investigation require magical power?

The magical power is like a lure that draws the spirits out and causes them to manifest in the real world so you can capture their image. That's why most paranormal investigations fail or only photograph fuzzy blobs or lens flares.

I ran out of magical power, how can I get more?

You will automatically channel more power for each magical element that you've unlocked as soon as your power drops below your maximum. More powerful elements take longer to channel, but let you cast more powerful spells and complete more rewarding missions. If you are pressed for time you can also purchase incense in the Item Shop which will give you an instant boost of power. You can raise your power above maximum this way, but you won't begin to channel more power automatically until you drop down below your normal maximum.

I ran out of credits, how can I get more?

You can purchase credits within the game through the item shop. You will also gain an additional credit each time you level up.

I can't find any demons when I do a paranormal investigation!

If you're having a hard time finding demons, the best advice is to slow down, scan all around you (the demons could be sneaking up behind you!), move the camera slowly and look a little up and down as well.

How do I use items?

You don't need to use items. If an item is in your inventory it will take effect automatically. If an item doesn't seem like it has an effect then it probably unlocks a new mission. Also, mission items generally don't have an expiration or charges listed.

What determines how much my Sanity or Depravity changes when I complete a mission or cast a spell?

Two elements factor into determining the effect a mission or spell has on your sanity or depravity. First the type and strength of zone you're in, demonologists lose sanity in hell holes and gain recover sanity in sanctuaries, while it is the other way around for possessed players. Stronger hell holes and sanctuaries will have bigger effects. The second factor is the magic element that powers your spell or mission. Earth spells and missions have a smaller effect than fire spells and missions, for example.

What determines where missions are located?

Each mission is different.  Some can appear anywhere, others will only appear in hell holes or sanctuaries and some are tied to specific locations, such as graveyards or schools. Some mission only appear at night, so be sure to check in to the game at different times of day.

How do I become possessed?

A demonologist who completes a mission or casts a spell in a hell hole will usually lose some sanity. Some items, such as a crucifix or the circle of protection, will reduce this loss. If a demonologist's sanity drops to zero she will become possessed. If you're trying to become possessed you should avoid completing missions or casting spells in Sanctuaries, as this will replenish your sanity.  You can also buy the "Compendium Maleficarum" in the item shop which will unlock a series of three missions that will result in possession.


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