The Alters: A Guide to Jan's Scientist Decisions and Conversations in Act 3

As you arrive at a new destination, your adventure in The Alters is nearing its conclusion. You are getting your fellow crew members and Rapidium ready for the extended journey back home, and numerous choices still lie ahead.

Given that the Scientist is the crucial alter to connect with as this intense narrative wraps up, you’ll want to keep his spirits high until the credits of The Alters roll. Below are all the dialogues that will help you keep him in a good mood during this final stretch.

Conversations in Journey III and Journey IV with the Scientist

Significant developments occur between Act 2 and Act 3 in The Alters. If you’re seeking guidance to navigate those tricky discussions while maintaining the Scientist’s favor, this section outlines the best dialogue choices for this complex period.

After Jan Awakens

Question	Best Answer	Result
And they departed… into the desert.	[_]… It’s all my fault.	No change
Yes, well… I trust you caught the critical part of my tale: it occurred before we got lost.	Are we lost?	No change.
It’s… been quite intense.	Do you regret staying?	Anxiety Less joy Motivation Less insecurity
But I suppose that’s going to require more than that.	Well, I’m sorry to let you down…	Gloom Rebellion

What a Mess (After Listening to the Messages)

Question	Best Answer	Result
What’s the plan?	I don’t know. It seems I’ve failed everyone.	Gloom Less joy
He was fully versed in that navigation system.	[Both responses yield the same result.]	No change
I would hate to think it was all for naught.	[All options lead to similar negative consequences.]	Burden Less joy
But a captain… no. It was never feasible. None of us were suited for that role.	[Both answers have the same outcome.]	Less burden Motivation
I agree. That could be hazardous. However, you indicated earlier – there might be an alternative.	Alright. I’ll take it on.	Less rebellion Less frustration Joy Less gloom

I’m Back (Post Jan’s Procedure)

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Initiate the conversation.]	I’m back.	Less burden Motivation
So… Did it work? You appear unchanged… Did anything change?	[Both responses have the same effect.]	Insecurity Anxiety Less rebellion Less frustration
The rebel alters? Do you genuinely think they’re alive?	[Both choices yield the same result.]	Frustration Motivation x2 Less gloom

Complete Act 3 Interactions With the Scientist in The Alters

Once the storm passes and the base is stable, you will finally have a moment to relax. This is an ideal opportunity to engage in conversations and keep your alters content in The Alters. The Scientist will dominate most of your discussions during this act; below are all the dialogues with him that can affect his mood.

Any News From the TUR Vehicle

Question	Best Answer	Result
So… you’ll need to locate them on your own.	Alright. I’ll search around.	Less rebellion Less frustration

I Found a Prism Anomaly

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Initiate the conversation.]	I found a prism anomaly.	Motivation Less gloom
Describing it as a prism is fitting because it refracts your consciousness into multiple simultaneous states.	[Both choices yield the same outcome.]	No change

You Wanted to Talk (After the First Magnetic Storm)

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Initiate the conversation.]	I discovered a prism anomaly.	Motivation Less gloom

I Located the TUR Vehicle

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Initiate the conversation.]	I located the TUR vehicle.	Frustration Less joy

I Have Some Bad News (Beacon)

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Initiate the conversation.]	I have some unfortunate news.	Rebellion Less joy
Oh… May I ask why?	Maxwell requires your assistance with his experiments.	Motivation Less insecurity
Are you certain you activated the beacon properly?	I am confident. Trust me.	Motivation x2 Anxiety x2

Do You Know More About the Barrier?

Question	Best Answer	Result
The reason behind your ship’s malfunction? It possibly could have been. Yes…	<pSo we are doomed.	Motivation Anxiety

What Do You Think of My Scans?

Question	Best Answer	Result
[Start the conversation.]	What do you make of my scans?	Less burden Motivation
What would you say if I suggested we should attempt to materialize that structure?	I’m sure you already possess a plan.	Motivation Less insecurity
What if I informed you that Professor Frankov believed it was achievable?	[Both options produce the same result.]	No change
I realize this seems implausible. But if we succeed… there’s significantly more to gain than mere survival.	[All options yield the same result.]	No change

What the Hell is This?

Question	Best Answer	Result
It would be far more prudent to test this theory in a secure environment before deploying it to such an extreme.	We don’t have that luxury.	Anxiety x2 Less joy Motivation

After you select an ending in The Alters and commence executing your plans, your dialogues will no longer influence the alters’ feelings towards you. You may choose any dialogue options that feel appropriate from that moment onward.