The Dink Network

I´m stuck in first part after die off

I see a stick, but don´t know how to pick it
Or should I go other way beyond the old man?

YAY! A new guy!

I can't exactly remember. A long time since I played BftG, you see. However, I do recall that at some point you had to go back to the graveyard and talk to some old dude.