[Scummvm-tracker] [ScummVM :: Bugs] #16135: SAGA: IHNM (Ellen) Character walks through Sphinx

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#16135: SAGA: IHNM (Ellen) Character walks through Sphinx
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Reporter:  Thunderforge     |      Owner:  (none)
    Type:  defect           |     Status:  new
Priority:  normal           |  Component:  Engine: SAGA
 Version:                   |   Keywords:
    Game:  I Have No Mouth  |
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 In Ellen's section, once you blindfold yourself and go into the room with
 the Sphinx, Ellen says that the Sphinx is not there. She then walks over
 the cup, takes it, and leaves.

 However, the Sphinx still stands there motionlessly and Ellen walks right
 through it.

 == Reproduction Steps

 1. Load the attached save game
 2. Click on the entryway to the right

 Ellen will note the Sphinx is not there, then walk through it. After she
 walks out, you can go in again and she will walk through the Sphinx again.

 [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/197601-i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must-
 scream/faqs/81771/ellen This walkthrough] describes this bug, so it is
 likely in the original game.

 > '''Bug:''' When wearing the blindfold in the Holy Grail room, Ellen
 walks directly through the Sphinx's motionless sprite. It's not clear if
 the Sphinx is actually supposed to be there, and it's symbolic of Ellen
 overcoming her fear, or if it's just a graphical bug.

 == Expected behavior

 Given how glitchy this looks, I'm inclined to think this is ''not''
 intended behavior. Ellen's dialogue seems to indicate that the Sphinx
 shouldn't be visible at all.

 I do notice that the Sphinx is in a different spot than if you go into the
 room without the blindfold. I suppose it could also be argued that the
 sphinx should be in the original spot, but motionless, since Ellen doesn't
 fear it. This would avoid the problem of her walking through it while
 still having the irony that it's still there, but powered by her fears.

 == Tested on

 * ''I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream''
 [https://www.gog.com/en/game/i_have_no_mouth_and_i_must_scream GOG
 release]
 * ScummVM 2.9.1
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Ticket URL: <https://bugs.scummvm.org/ticket/16135>
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