New Level - The Chinese Dragon

malcdelsol · Post by **malcdelsol** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 12:44 pm

Hi Wonderlanders,

I had this idea, which once created, I then had to turn into a level worth playing

So, although not easy-peasy, this level is NOT as difficult as some of my previous Stinkers

I hope you enjoy it

Have a good weekend all,

Malcdelsol

Loirae · Post by **Loirae** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:09 am

Love the dragon! now if I could just finish the puzzle!!!!

kiki · Post by **kiki** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:30 am

Hi Malc. Success,

I spent about an hour trying different configurations with the Blocks and the Dragon sphere's

I finally had a brain storm, The solution was surprisingly simple once the thought process kicked in, (Compared to some of your other levels):oops:
All I can say without giving anything up, You are a very clever Man, Oh! The Dragon was very useful

The level itself was fabulous, It looked like a Kinetic Sculpture with all the movement going on.

This has to be one of the top visuals I've seen. Bravo...

Loirae · Post by **Loirae** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:24 am

my husaband wants to know why I'm dancing around like a crazy woman. Well, it's because I DID IT!!!!!!

I'm just giddy! Like kiki, I tried lots of different things. I finally found one that worked, but kept forgetting to push one thing here, or get the coin from there. If I had been more consistent in my steps, I would've finished sooner. the crazy laughter over here was more interlaced with NO NO NO!!!!!!!

I enjoyed this one quite a bit. Thanks!

malcdelsol · Post by **malcdelsol** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:04 am

Hi kiki & Loirae,

Many CONGRATS on completing this level and I am also pleased that you enjoyed playing with the Chinese dragon

- gawd knows why that came into my head, but once it did, I just had to create it

As for your husbands' astonishment Loirae - doesn't he understand how satisfying it is to complete a 'Malcdelsol' level

Malcdelsol

Amadeus! · Post by **Amadeus!** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:35 pm

What a wonderfully fun level, my friend!

It was enjoyable watching the dragon from the Alt+X view, not to mention helpful.
Took me two hours this morning morning to unravel this one,
and wondered at times if I would ever get there.

This one's top-notch!

P.S.
You have a good weekend too!
You've earned it!

bob roest · Post by **bob roest** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 2:13 pm

I took a run at this before I went to bed last night and realized fresh eyes were what I needed. I was right, this morning it all came together!

Now, I'm not sure if I did it the way you intended (I was moving a lot of things around) but it proved successful.

If you post a solution later I'll be interested in seeing it.

Thanks,

wonderlandlover · Post by **wonderlandlover** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:41 pm

This wasn't so easy to figure out. Putting it into practice was a pretty long process, but I did it!

Thanks for the visual, and another challenging level!

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:26 pm

Sorry Malc - still working on this one

I haven't had a lot of time to really sit and concentrate on it! Once I get the time - I'll be sure to report back on my progress

It is such a fun and fabulous start to a level - extremely creative Senor Malc - well done

drushing · Post by **drushing** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:01 pm

Of course the dragon ran me over the very first time!! After that I moved and planned a little faster! It did not take long to figure out what needed to be done but it did a lot of time to actually do it! I have been working on this one off and on for several days and finally finished it today! Neat looking dragon and a wonderful challenge to figure out how to put the dragon to use! Thanks for the presentation, Malc!

malcdelsol · Post by **malcdelsol** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:17 pm

Hi Mark, Bob, Wonderlandlover & drushing,

Thankyou for posting that you have all completed this level.

It is good for me to know that there are still several players out there who are determined enough to 'keep at it' and solve my levels

I appreciate your comments.

Malcdelsol

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 12:16 pm

Well finally - I completed it!

(Thanks for your hint Malc)

Just to repeat - the start of this level cracks me up EVERY time (and there were many) I re-play it - wonderful fun! I bet it took you ages to design the sequence you clever stinker you

Ace fun and an ace level - thanks Senor

Davimad · Post by **Davimad** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:16 pm

WOWEE! What a spectacular visual start to this Malc.

I have just started to play some levels again and this one will take some time to work out.

Just wanted to let you know how impressed I am with the sphere effect.

Get back to you later.

mette · Post by **mette** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:34 pm

I admit defeat

I just don't get it

Linked spheres are difficult for me

HELP! I need a hint please

Very cool beginning

Nicely done

Mette

jcvalcar2 · Post by **jcvalcar2** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 3:16 pm

What a masterpiece you have created.

I love the visual even though the dragon ate me several times.

Truly enjoyed slaying him.

malcdelsol · Post by **malcdelsol** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 3:25 pm

Hi All,

Well done Lillie - glad it gave you a few giggles

Well done Cathy - slay my dragon - OK why not

Go-on Mo - you can suss it

mette - there are probably many sequences that this level can be done HOWEVER if done as I state below, then the fact that the spheres are linked, has no bearing on the solution

HINTS not hidden :-

The first time go Left into the top TP, the second and third times go right into the TP.

Collect coins off of buttons early on.

Full Walkthrough :-

After collecting the 4 bonus coins watch the Chinese Dragon do his routine for half an hour or so

From inside the circle go left down the top TP and down 1.
Push 2 spheres up into water - 3rd sphere stays.

Collect all coins on buttons.

From outside go right down top TP and down 1.
Push 2 spheres up to top wall - 3rd sphere stays.
(Don't forget that bonus coin in the timed gate)
Push the 2 sphere into top water.

From outside go right down top TP and right 1.
Push last 2 spheres left into water.

Push most right ice-box up onto round button.
Push lowest ice-box right to below sphere - push sphere down to it.
Push ice-box above the TP right, down and left into the lower TP - over to the left wall and down to 1 square off of the bottom wall.

Push the sphere left (dont forget that second timed gate) and then up into water.
Push lowest ice-box left 2, push the last sphere down, left and up into the water.

Collect all coins.

Push the 3 ice-boxes onto the round buttons to gain access to the EXIT

Good luck,

Malcdelsol

Davimad · Post by **Davimad** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:04 pm

You have such faith in my abilities Malc, wish I could share it.

Managed to do half of this on my own but needed to peek at your spoiler to complete the rest of it.

I might have done this if the panic didn't set in, flying spheres make me nervous.

Thanks for another fab level, hope I can do the next one on my ownio.

mette · Post by **mette** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:48 pm

Hi Malc,

I read your hints yesterday, but not the walkthrough. Today I had some time to look at it again, and I couldn't make any sence of your hints

So I tried it another way and another and another....

Then I had my AHA! moment and after messing things up a gazillion times I made it out

Excellent puzzle and very nice visual

A bit tight on the time in my opinion, but otherwise perfect

Mette

Loirae · Post by **Loirae** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:36 pm

malcdelsol wrote: there are probably many sequences that this level can be done HOWEVER if done as I state below, then the fact that the spheres are linked, has no bearing on the solution

HINTS not hidden :-

The first time go Left into the top TP, the second and third times go right into the TP.

As one of the many other ways, I didn't only go left and right. And I used the linking to my advantage for collecting coins out of the gates.

Amnon · Post by **Amnon** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:28 am

Very nasty, not for the weak of heart.

Thanks!