You can skip straight to step 5 of you like, all previous points to talk to NPCs are optional (thanks to Iceman3317)
- Optional: Talk to both [npc=226796] and ask what they did today /way #71 60.97 50.68 1.Optional: Talk to both Atheltons
- Optional: Ask [npc=227731] about Athelton /way #71 63.4 51.6 2. Optional: Talk to Addie Fizzlebog
- Optional: Ask [npc=82735] about Athelton /way #71 63.34 52.25 3. Optional: Talk to Leeroy Jenkins
- Optional: Ask [npc=228250] about Athelton /way #71 62.50 51.88 4. Optional: Talk to Hemet Nesingwary Sr.
- Accuse one [npc=226796] of being the shape shifter, it doesn't matter which one. Correct one is the one standing further away from the carriage.
- Activate [item=207730] and head to /way #71 60.02 62.52 6. Activate Idol and Kill Demon Y'lliya Xennin
- Return quest at [npc=226683] at /way #71 63.0 50.2 7. Return Quest at Alyx
/way #71 60.97 50.68 1. Optional: Talk to both Atheltons
/way #71 63.4 51.6 2. Optional: Talk to Addie Fizzlebog
/way #71 63.34 52.25 3. Optional: Talk to Leeroy Jenkins
/way #71 62.50 51.88 4. Optional: Talk to Hemet Nesingwary Sr.
/way #71 60.97 50.68 5. Accuse one Athelton of being the shape shifter
/way #71 60.02 62.52 6. Kill Demon Y'lliya Xennin
/way #71 63.0 50.2 7. Return Quest at Alyx
Thanks kartikeya for confirming step 5 :)
Thanks to Iceman3317 who discovered that steps 1-4 are optional :-)
Quest
Spot the Difference
Quest facts and objectives from the current retail game data.
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I stupid idol thing kept getting stuck in a loop on the foot prints and would help me find the next set,
if you got the same its
/way #71 60.02 62.52
Sorry, but walking all over Tanaris looking for footprints in the endless sands with little to no direction cues is NOT a fun time. Who the hell thinks these things up? I'm all for sleuthing, but this is ridiculous.
Quest facts
The client quest POI data records no map location for this quest, so no map is shown.
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Requirements
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Description
Look, I'm the real detective. You believe me, right? I know--ask me anything. The good people here will be able to corroborate my story and we'll prove that I'm me.
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Quest chain
- 1The "Great" Detective
- 2Tracking Quest
- 3The Trail's Gone Cold
- 4Warn the Detective
- 5Spot the Difference
- 6Toy Trouble
- 7Toy Trouble
Step 5 of 7. Chain order is read from the prerequisite data in the current retail client build, so it reflects what the game requires, not a curated storyline.
Where this quest fits
Before this quest
Taken from the quest's prerequisites.
- Warn the Detective
Welcome back, <name>. I saw the detective headed west. Hurry up and warn him before the shapeshifter comes for him too!
After this quest
Taken from a quest that requires this one.
- Toy Trouble
Adventurer, Maru is once again in need of your aid. She has an urgent matter that she would like to discuss with you.
- Toy Trouble
Adventurer, Maru is once again in need of your aid. She has an urgent matter that she would like to discuss with you.
Also counted by I Saved the Party and All I Got Were These Lousy Hats
Its criteria name 5 quests; others include:
Steps, storylines and map placement from the client’s QuestLine, prerequisite and QuestPOI data; neighbouring quest text is Blizzard’s own (quest API), shortened to its opening sentences.
Achievements
Completing this quest counts toward this achievement.
- I Saved the Party and All I Got Were These Lousy Hats: its criteria name 5 quests, this one included. Reward: High-Alert and Bright Ideas Thinking Caps.