I think it is great that the game has such passionate fans as you. And I think it is nice that the developer has a story he wants to tell. However, not all people are good at puzzles (I did read the walkthrough, but I never could find the "Outside Part", so that just frustrated me, anyway I tried. But you don't need to be snarky and say "don't want to go through the trouble", because I did try, sorry if I am not as great as you are. I only made the post so the developer can maybe think about alternate ways to let his story be enjoyed by everyone, not just those that are good at puzzles. I have always been of the opinion, that if a game need guides, walkthroughs or cheats... then that is a problem with the game design.. too complex, to hard, to grindy etc...
Well I am sure the developer appreciates your devotion to his game. I wish the developer the best of luck. peace.