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{{AW achievement
|name = Bright Falls Aficionado
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|image = Aficionado.jpg
|summary = Absorb every bit of local history and culture.
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|summary = Absorb every bit of local history and culture
|points = 30
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|points = 30
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|trophy = Gold
|image = Aficionado.jpg
 
 
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'''Bright Falls Aficionado''' is an [[Alan Wake Achievements|achievement]] in ''[[Alan Wake]]''. You earn the achievement by reading all of the historical and cultural landmarks found throughout Bright Falls. There is 25 signs in total.
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'''Bright Falls Aficionado''' is an [[Alan Wake Achievements/Trophies|achievement/trophy]] in ''[[Alan Wake (Game)|Alan Wake]]''. You earn the achievement by reading all of the historical and cultural landmarks found throughout [[Bright Falls]]. There are 25 signs in total.
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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
Pre-achievement:
 
Pre-achievement:
*"Absorb every bit of local history and culture."
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*"Absorb every bit of local history and culture".
 
Post-Achievement:
 
Post-Achievement:
*"You have examined every sign and point of interest in the Bright Falls area."
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*"You have examined every sign and point of interest in the Bright Falls area".
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==Locations==
 
==Locations==
===Episode 1: Nightmare (1)===
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===[[Episode 1: Nightmare (Alan Wake)|Episode 1: Nightmare (1)]]===
 
'''Waking up to a Nightmare'''
 
'''Waking up to a Nightmare'''
*In the gas station, on the side of a shelf. A Deerfest flyer.
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*A [[Deerfest]] flyer hanging on the side of a shelf in the [[Stucky's Gas Station|gas station]].
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===Episode 2: Taken (5)===
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===[[Episode 2: Taken (Alan Wake)|Episode 2: Taken (5)]]===
'''Bright Falls Sheriff's Station'''
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'''[[Bright Falls Sheriff Station]]'''
*In the police station hallway. Wanted posters.
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*Wanted posters in the police station hallway.
 
'''Elderwood National Park'''
 
'''Elderwood National Park'''
*In the [[Elderwood Visitor Center|Elderwood Visitor Center]], left of the starting position. A description of Buck-Toothed Charlie.
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*A description for Buck-Toothed Charlie in the [[Elderwood Visitor Center]], left of the starting position.
*Inside [[Moonshine Cave]]. Go left through the door in the wall when Alan states, "Lover's Peak was at the far end of the nature trail." The history of Moonshine Cave.
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*The history of [[Moonshine Cave]], deep inside the cave. Go left through the door in the wall when [[Alan Wake|Alan]] states, "Lover's Peak was at the far end of the nature trail".
*Next to a giant tree stump with a hole cut into its base. A description for The Great Old One.
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*Description for The Great Old One, next to a giant tree stump with a hole cut into its base.
*Past a giant fallen log with a hole cut into it (Through Tree), there is a fork. Take the right fork to a giant tree ring suspended by two chains and a sign standing next to it. A description of a tree dating back to the Oregon Treaty.
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*The history of a tree dating back to the [[Wikipedia:Oregon Treaty|Oregon Treaty]]. Past a giant fallen log with a hole cut into it (Through Tree), there is a fork. Take the right fork to a giant tree ring suspended by two chains.
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===Episode 3: Ransom (3)===
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===[[Episode 3: Ransom (Alan Wake)|Episode 3: Ransom (3)]]===
'''Mirror Peak'''
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'''[[Mirror Peak]]'''
*There are three signs past the entrance to the coal mine complex. The first is to the left of the entrance, standing next to a mining cart. The second is attached to the side of a display case containing mining equipment, next to the first sign. The third is attached to the edge of the red building, before you turn right and climb the stairs. The history of the Bright Falls Mining Company.
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*There are three signs detailing the history of the Bright Falls Mining Company just past the entrance. The first is to the left of the entrance, standing next to a mining cart. The second is attached to the side of a display case containing mining equipment, next to the first sign. The third is attached to the edge of the red building, before you turn right and climb the stairs.
*Upon entering the [[Gray Peak Gorge Ghost Town]], and after crossing the bridge. There is a sign standing next to the red building on the right. The history of Grey Peak Gorge.
 
*After the tram to Mirror Peak, there is a sign for Cauldron Lake just before a rope bridge.
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*Upon entering the ghost town and after crossing the bridge, there is a sign standing next to the red building on the right. The history of Grey Peak Gorge.
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*A green sign for [[Cauldron Lake]]. After crossing a canyon in a cable car, there is a sign just past a safe zone and red supply box.
===Episode 4: The Truth (5)===
 
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*The giant sundial outside of the retreat.
 
 
===[[Episode 4: The Truth (Alan Wake)|Episode 4: The Truth (5)]]===
*Creator's Dilemma in the common area.
 
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'''[[Cauldron Lake Lodge]]'''
*While following Hartman, the sign is in the hallway with the stuffed bear.
 
*In front of the retreat, at the base of the statue.
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*A memorial attached to the giant sundial on the lodge terrace.
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*A poster for The Creator's Dilemma hanging in the lounge/reception area, next to the front entrance overlooking the circular driveway.
*At the Anderson farm. In the barn, second level, near some hay bales. Next to the crane switch.
 
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*A framed list of guidelines for patients hanging opposite the dining room entrance, before you meet the two brothers playing a board game.
===Episode 5: The Clicker (7)===
 
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*A nameplate for a statue located in the center of the circular driveway outside the outside the lodge.
*After leaving the town hall ,you will come across a park where the sign is on a minutemen statue.
 
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'''[[Anderson Farm]]'''
*On the first floor of the book store.
 
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*Tour poster on the second floor of the Anderson farm barn, past the boat crane switch.
*The sign in front of the church.
 
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*After the transformer yard, right in front of the spinning bridge.
 
 
===[[Episode 5: The Clicker (Alan Wake)|Episode 5: The Clicker (7)]]===
*Sign on the entrance to the power plant.
 
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'''Night Life in Bright Falls'''
*Sign next to the triple-switch puzzle.
 
*After the elevator to the top of the dam, the sign is next to the switch you must activate.
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* A statue nameplate for the founders of [[Bright Falls]], across the street from the town hall.
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*A paper notice for the [[Alex Casey]] book series found before exiting the book store, posted on the right wall above the reading table.
===Episode 6: Departure (4)===
 
 
*A lit fall event schedule posted in front of the church.
*At the first rest stop, near a white RV. A sign for the Majestic Hotel.
 
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'''[[Bright Falls Light & Power]]'''
*When you come across the hotel on the road, the sign is the blackboard in the lobby.
 
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*A green sign for the giant spinning bridge, after crossing the transformer yard.
*At the roadblock near the entrance to the scrapyard. Check the fence near the billboard for the sign.
 
 
*Gold warning sign next to the power plant entrance.
*After the tunnel, in the work camp near a sanctuary with a blue vehicle. Yellow sign on the garage.
 
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*Sign for the floodgate controls in front of the three pedestrian bridges leading to the kill switch, when cutting power to the transformer yard.
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*A gold sign next to the switch you must hold to let [[Barry Wheeler|Barry]] and [[Sarah Breaker|Sarah]] past the entrance to the dam.
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===[[Episode 6: Departure (Alan Wake)|Episode 6: Departure (4)]]===
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'''On the Road to Cauldron Lake'''
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*A sign for ''The Majestic Hotel'' at the first rest stop after crossing a bridge, near a white RV.
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*Black general information board in ''The Majestic Hotel'' lobby.
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*White sign on the entrance gate to the scrapyard, near the ''Larsen's Auto Salvage & Used Parts'' billboard.
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*After entering the scrapyard, a yellow warning sign on the garage door of the first building you encounter.
 
[[Category:Alan Wake achievements]]
 
[[Category:Alan Wake achievements]]
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[[Category:Achievements]]

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Bright Falls Aficionado is an achievement/trophy in Alan Wake. You earn the achievement by reading all of the historical and cultural landmarks found throughout Bright Falls. There are 25 signs in total.

Description

Pre-achievement:

  • "Absorb every bit of local history and culture".

Post-Achievement:

  • "You have examined every sign and point of interest in the Bright Falls area".

Locations

Episode 1: Nightmare (1)

Waking up to a Nightmare

Episode 2: Taken (5)

Bright Falls Sheriff Station

  • Wanted posters in the police station hallway.

Elderwood National Park

  • A description for Buck-Toothed Charlie in the Elderwood Visitor Center, left of the starting position.
  • The history of Moonshine Cave, deep inside the cave. Go left through the door in the wall when Alan states, "Lover's Peak was at the far end of the nature trail".
  • Description for The Great Old One, next to a giant tree stump with a hole cut into its base.
  • The history of a tree dating back to the Oregon Treaty. Past a giant fallen log with a hole cut into it (Through Tree), there is a fork. Take the right fork to a giant tree ring suspended by two chains.

Episode 3: Ransom (3)

Mirror Peak

  • There are three signs detailing the history of the Bright Falls Mining Company just past the entrance. The first is to the left of the entrance, standing next to a mining cart. The second is attached to the side of a display case containing mining equipment, next to the first sign. The third is attached to the edge of the red building, before you turn right and climb the stairs.
  • Upon entering the ghost town and after crossing the bridge, there is a sign standing next to the red building on the right. The history of Grey Peak Gorge.
  • A green sign for Cauldron Lake. After crossing a canyon in a cable car, there is a sign just past a safe zone and red supply box.

Episode 4: The Truth (5)

Cauldron Lake Lodge

  • A memorial attached to the giant sundial on the lodge terrace.
  • A poster for The Creator's Dilemma hanging in the lounge/reception area, next to the front entrance overlooking the circular driveway.
  • A framed list of guidelines for patients hanging opposite the dining room entrance, before you meet the two brothers playing a board game.
  • A nameplate for a statue located in the center of the circular driveway outside the outside the lodge.

Anderson Farm

  • Tour poster on the second floor of the Anderson farm barn, past the boat crane switch.

Episode 5: The Clicker (7)

Night Life in Bright Falls

  • A statue nameplate for the founders of Bright Falls, across the street from the town hall.
  • A paper notice for the Alex Casey book series found before exiting the book store, posted on the right wall above the reading table.
  • A lit fall event schedule posted in front of the church.

Bright Falls Light & Power

  • A green sign for the giant spinning bridge, after crossing the transformer yard.
  • Gold warning sign next to the power plant entrance.
  • Sign for the floodgate controls in front of the three pedestrian bridges leading to the kill switch, when cutting power to the transformer yard.
  • A gold sign next to the switch you must hold to let Barry and Sarah past the entrance to the dam.

Episode 6: Departure (4)

On the Road to Cauldron Lake

  • A sign for The Majestic Hotel at the first rest stop after crossing a bridge, near a white RV.
  • Black general information board in The Majestic Hotel lobby.
  • White sign on the entrance gate to the scrapyard, near the Larsen's Auto Salvage & Used Parts billboard.
  • After entering the scrapyard, a yellow warning sign on the garage door of the first building you encounter.