Alright, fellow gamers, let me tell you about the quest in Infinity Nikki that had me questioning my own eyesight and the game's camera logic. The "Forced Perspective: Capturing the Thief" quest is one of those deceptively simple tasks that can drive you absolutely bonkers. It's part of the super cute Companion's Day event, celebrating all the fuzzy friends in Florawish, but don't let the adorable premise fool you—this quest has teeth, or at least, a very finicky camera lens.

So, here's the lowdown. This is the second "Forced Perspective" quest you'll tackle. If you haven't done "Caged Bird" yet, well, my friend, you're putting the cart before the horse. You gotta complete that one first—it's basically the game's tutorial for this whole optical illusion shenanigan. Once you've got that under your belt, you need to hunt down a guy named Toran. He's usually lurking near the Kingdom Guard's Office, looking about as confused as I felt the first time I tried this. He'll give you the spiel about needing to put a criminal behind bars, and it's up to you, Nikki, and that ever-helpful (or is he?) flying cat Momo to figure it out.

The core mechanic is using Momo's camera to create an optical illusion. Sounds cool, right? Well, let's just say the execution can be a bit... glitchy. The game's detection system for these quests isn't exactly winning any awards for reliability in 2026. You'll need to find the Thief Warrant Poster on the eastern side of the Guard's Office building. The key is to stand with a fence between Nikki and the building, line up the shot so the poster looks like it's inside a jail cell, and snap the pic. Easy peasy? Not so fast.

Here’s where the real fun begins. Getting that little reticle to appear and register the correct perspective can feel like trying to herd cats. I must have taken two dozen pictures, each time thinking, "This is the one!" only to be met with silence. Talk about a mood killer. After much trial and error (and a few choice words), here's the pro-tip checklist I wish I had:

• Camera Settings are KEY: Dive into those settings and tweak them for clarity.

  • Aperture: Crank that bad boy up to f/16. We need maximum depth of field here.

  • Visual Clutter: Turn OFF Nikki's model, any nearby NPCs, and Eureka effects. You want a clean shot of just the poster and the fence.

• Reposition, Reposition, Reposition: Don't just stand there! Move Nikki around—a step forward, a step back, a slight angle to the left. Sometimes the sweet spot is annoyingly precise.

• The Nuclear Option: If you're still staring at a blank screen in despair, try this. Set the time on your Run, Pear Pal (your in-game clock/weather device) to 10:00. For whatever reason, this specific time of day finally made the quest trigger for me and many other players. It's one of those weird, undocumented fixes that just works.

Once you finally, finally get that perfect shot, the feeling is pure bliss. You saunter back to Toran, show him your masterpiece, and collect your well-earned rewards. And let me tell you, the loot is worth the headache:

Reward Type	Quantity	What It's For
Diamonds	A nice handful	The premium currency for gacha pulls and special items. Always welcome!
Camera Upgrade Pieces	Several	Essential for upgrading Momo's camera, making future photo quests (slightly) less painful.

Look, the "Forced Perspective" quests aren't the most complex puzzles in Infinity Nikki. They don't require insane combat skills or deep lore knowledge. But man, oh man, can they be some of the most annoying when the tech doesn't cooperate. It's a test of patience as much as perception. My advice? Don't rush it. Put on some chill music, take a deep breath, and keep adjusting. You'll nail it eventually.

And once you're done, a whole world of new quests and the ever-expanding 2026 content awaits. This game is a total vibe—a gorgeous, dress-up, exploration-heavy adventure that's equal parts relaxing and frustrating (in the best way). So grab your camera, channel your inner photographer, and remember: sometimes the right angle is just one exasperated sigh away. Happy hunting!