New Level: The Last Emperor 2

Mahaloof · Post by **Mahaloof** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:06 pm

It's february 8th 1917, the day after China's last emperor, Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi, celebrated his 11th birthday.

Seeing how His Majesty enjoyed riding the slides on his birthday, Grand Vizier Rick M. and Enormous Hofmeister Werr H. decided to use the Outer Gardens of the Forbidden City to present His Icyness with a few more fast lanes to play with. Will Pu Yi enjoy these new challenges?

jcvalcar2 · Post by **jcvalcar2** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:00 pm

You've outdone yourself with this puzzle, that opening move was totally awesome. I've been working on this stinker since yesterday and I'm almost there but found myself

I have all the gates open except the red one and gathered all the coins but the last one.

I just can't seem to get back down to where I want to go.

Any nudges would be greatly appreciated.

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:27 pm

I can get the opening move but that's about it. Great move btw. Good to see you back mahaloof.

popo · Post by **popo** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 2:14 pm

Mahaloof wrote:It's february 8th 1917

I think you need a new calendar Loofah. I'll buy you one for Christmas.

Going to try this one now. Maybe I would stand a better chance if I'd started in 1917.

jcvalcar2 · Post by **jcvalcar2** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:25 pm

Never mind - no nudges for me yet, I'm making progress, I got all the gates open and the last coin, just need to make my way home. This truly is a masterpiece its just taking me a little bit to get there.

And its definately good to see you back.

Mahaloof · Post by **Mahaloof** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:11 pm

Monica, one thing I can tell you (SPOILER): the Plasma cube does NOT go on the white button. Secondly, try to get all the coins in the first section before opening the white gate and moving on...
Hope this helps...

Cathy, great job sofar!

I think you need a new calendar Loofah

Yes, I took some liberty, as I know it's not February at all, of course...

BtW, I just arrived in Moscow for a quick holiday and there's talk of a Bolshevik revolution here. I don't think they'll succeed, though....

kiki · Post by **kiki** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:13 pm

Howdy Loofah! Good to see a level from you.
I'm just popping in to say what a grand adventure you have posted.
I think the opening move is truly brilliant, I am making some good progress and I think I'm ready to move on to the next part, I think!

Get back to ya later sometime in the near or maybe far future.

Right then, Carry on!

Mahaloof · Post by **Mahaloof** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:41 pm

While I was trying to find out how Cathy could have gotten that far without opening the red gate, I discovered a semi-loophole, (or half-bummer, as they say in Moscow). It is possible to reach the upper part without even opening the white gate and going to the lower right section with the 5 boulders.
However, you won't be able to finish AND you'll miss the Plasma Pinball..

Just so you know...

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:53 pm

Yes, I had already figured out that spoiler since things weren't coming together the other way. I'm stuck where the barrell, box and cube are now, unless I did a boo boo there. I shall keep trying though.

jcvalcar2 · Post by **jcvalcar2** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:45 pm

Mahaloof wrote:While I was trying to find out how Cathy could have gotten that far without opening the red gate, I discovered a semi-loophole, (or half-bummer, as they say in Moscow). It is possible to reach the upper part without even opening the white gate and going to the lower right section with the 5 boulders.
However, you won't be able to finish AND you'll miss the Plasma Pinball..

Just so you know...

Oh I know alright

Didn't want to find a "half-bummer"

The red gate - I already wrote that gate off, even after I got it open I couldn't figure out why I needed it open. I'm still bouncing around in the clouds up there

and trying to decide what to do with the last steel

Okay I bounced back to see if anyone else got this brain strainer yet.

btw didn't miss the pinball game either, did that first before I went up. Now I need to rethink that red gate

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:15 pm

Whew...little by little I keep getting a bit further. Found a few things by mistake...naturally. Got to quit for a bit and study on it.

jcvalcar2 · Post by **jcvalcar2** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:50 pm

OMG I finally found my way out of this brain strainer.

This was a totally awesome level from start to finish and I have enjoyed every minute of it.

Red gate is working properly now

Thank you for this ace puzzler and I hope to see more in the near future.

Edit: removed the picture due to size

laura n. · Post by **laura n.** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:21 pm

WOW Mahaloof nice to see you again, hope all is well

I'm presently working on Lizzies Pirate Quest Series

I'll be sure to give this one a go when I'm done... I'm sure I'll enjoy the pain

bob roest · Post by **bob roest** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:48 am

I've been away for a few days and the first thing I see when I get on the board is a level from...Mahaloof!

I haven't had a chance to take a run at it yet but I am very much looking forward to it!

And welcome back, you've been missed.

tyteen4a03 · Post by **tyteen4a03** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:27 am

Welcome back!

Try tis now.

Liz Mayhew · Post by **Liz Mayhew** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:35 pm

Great to see another level from you matey!

Just found this today and as usual it's a mystery to me.

I worked out the opening move, which is brilliant and original.

Now I'm stuck round the white TP area.

Working on it. Will get back to you!

Mahaloof · Post by **Mahaloof** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:16 pm

It's all so embarrassing, I don't know what to say....

After finding a half-bummer and a semi-loophole the Tax Department discovered a Fullblown Mishap, making it possible to bypass the Pinball machine altogether. Grrrrmph!!

Anyway, this is how it was intended and now you can try out both versions for the price of one. Ain't that a bargain??

See version 2A at the top...

jcvalcar2 · Post by **jcvalcar2** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:16 pm

Okay, okay I used the barrel where you wanted me too.

Actually your way was eaiser than mine cuz I was exhausted when I was done moving things around. Really enjoyed solving both of these ace puzzlers, thanks.

Mahaloof · Post by **Mahaloof** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:25 pm

Oh yeah, I forgot to say: the Tax Department, that's Cathy!!

jcvalcar2 · Post by **jcvalcar2** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:41 pm

bob roest · Post by **bob roest** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:17 pm

Well, my man, you really put one together this time!

I have spent several hours over the last two days trying to work this out and I kept getting through one part and then getting stuck at another! I finally threw out a lifeline to my pal Cutlass Cathy and while she gave me plenty of help the key to everything was as simple as the white button

I won't give the game away but it's always one small detail I've overlooked or screwed up that usually causes me grief!

Excellent work Mahaloof, give me a few days to recuperate before you post another, okay?

jcvalcar2 · Post by **jcvalcar2** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:25 pm

bob roest wrote:Excellent work Mahaloof, give me a few days to recuperate before you post another, okay?

No, no no don't listen to him. Send us another one

wonderlandlover · Post by **wonderlandlover** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:23 pm

No way, don't give Bob any more time!

I really enjoyed this. I meticulously worked my through with lots of trial and error. It was amazing how it all came together. I especially liked the TP area in the upper right.

I did the first version, and then the revised version, and I definitely had used a shortcut. I was using wood boxes to extinguish the flames on the ice before the steel box. After solving the level, I see that it was completely unnecessary.

Thanks!

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:57 pm

Just to say "Hi Loofy-Loo" and to let you know that I am slowly working my way through this one

Great to see you back in action maaaaaaan

Get back to you soon

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:54 pm

OK Loofah - I am now stuck!

I have done all the first part and pushed a couple of wood boxes over the tramps at the top of the section where the metal box is. I daren't follow it

I also have the boulder that was in the white gate rolling over the conveyor timer and got to the ice slide/ice cube thingy and got stuck sliding bath and forth in an eternal loop!

Help please

Mahaloof · Post by **Mahaloof** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:05 am

OK Lilz, please download version 2A and forget the other one.

In broad terms the idea is to get the coins in the first section and then open the white gate. Three wood boxes in total and NO doings whatsoever with the upper part, sofar...

The boulder going over the timer sounds good. But the Plasma Pinball section is meant for a Plasma cube only; it's a remote control puzzle. With the result from that you head back to the first section and then on to the upper part, where it joins the steel box. And then yóu join the party there.

Hope this helps. Good luck and have fun!

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:10 pm

Doesn't really help me Loofah.

I used the boulder to keep the conveyor going, otherwise I cannot get to use those other boulders in the ice room. I still have the original ice cube and don't know what to do with it. Should I push all those lined up boulders onto the buttons?

I need more help as opposed to cryptic clue please. By pm if you don't want anyone else to see it.

Thanks

Mahaloof · Post by **Mahaloof** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:39 pm

OK, Lilliebillie, the PLASMA cube

is supposed to enter the ice area, with all them plasma cubes stuck in them gates. It''s not really pinball, more like an estafette where the cubes activate each other. And yes, all the lined up boulders go on the buttons. Of course, it's a puzzle, so you'll have to study the ice area to see which gate opens when. You'll know when you succeeded when a steel box is your reward. Bring it over to let it join the other steel box up there... Good luck!

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:28 pm

Vewy hoppy to raport that fwinally I got this one, or should I say twese two.

I have been playing this one on and off, in between other levels for what...9 days now. I've started to give up so many times and I thought nope, one more try. Well today I manged to get it all right after I kept messing up the upper part. Pu Yi is home free, safe and sound, gone to Bermuda, left on a cruise, said he needed a break from China.

Great levels Mahaloof, that makes 3 of yours I've finished, might have to open that folder back up. Glad you back and happy you make a level.

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:45 pm

Thanks for all the help on this level - I finally got 'er done this week

I cannot tell you how many re-starts it took - well OK I will - about 230,000,000

Excellent thinker stinker - so mechanical and excellently put together!

BRAVO Loofypops!

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