New Level (adv) - The-Boy-the-Earth-Talks-To

bob roest · Post by **bob roest** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:48 pm

The title really has nothing much to do with this level but I thought it sounded cool.

Using Mette's 'DarkForest' texture. Thanks!

There may be some tricky bits, I don't know anymore.

Amnon · Post by **Amnon** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:07 pm

Yes, it demanded some fast moves, and I was killed numerous times by being careless with the cannons, but got there - thanks!

I have not used the barrel or wooden boxes and their generator.

bob roest · Post by **bob roest** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:22 pm

You're right, I forgot a mushroom. Fixed now.

Amnon · Post by **Amnon** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:43 pm

Have you added the mushroom already?
because I just downloaded again and did not find any difference. BTW, I did not use the right-hand transporter either.

bob roest · Post by **bob roest** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:26 pm

I put a mushroom between the two cannons by the blue timer.

And to be honest I really don't care how you solve this.

If you're not interested in doing it the way it was intended that's fine, whatever makes people happy.

Dizzy1 · Post by **Dizzy1** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:38 pm

And to be honest I really don't care how you solve this.

If you're not interested in doing it the way it was intended that's fine, whatever makes people happy.

Bob, you crack me up! I am going to do this the way you intended, if it takes me all night! So there!

kaz67 · Post by **kaz67** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:59 pm

Well I've been doing it my way for ages and I can't get to the exit ... compelling, gonna sleep on this one - last hurdle is crossing the lava

Amnon · Post by **Amnon** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:51 am

Finally, it took me hours and complex maneouvers but I managed to do it your way (activating the generator) - but what is the point in activating the generator in the first place if you can do it so easily without? and what do you need those cannons for - just get rid of them!

bob roest · Post by **bob roest** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 2:48 pm

As has been pointed out, there is an easier way to do this. With the help of the top conveyor timer button (which makes it even easier) you can eliminate the cannons and simply activate the gate timers yourself.

However, if you're interested, this was the intention...

-the two top cannons slide back and forth over the blue switch
-the bottom left cannon goes on the red switch and the right one on the conveyor, the cannon on red does not move (it's a 2, the other is a 1)
-now tramp up, left and and take the raft up one square
-step left and push box up on tramp, raft down, raft down again behind the other box
-push box up onto raft, step back, raft up and push that box over the tramp as well
-collect the coins and tramp out
-tramp over to the raft in the lava, (U,U,R) and take it to the top
-use the metal boxes in the lava to stop the raft in front of the exit

That's it, have a nice day.

Dizzy1 · Post by **Dizzy1** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:51 pm

Very cool stuff here, Bob! The way you intended, was exactly what I was trying to do, but I was having trouble in the lava area and then the red timer area (so I guess, all over)

I didn't know how the red timer could stay 'on', with the cannon just sitting on it. But when I did everything else...like magic, the red gate was open. Loved the cannon action. Never seen that before.

Awesome level. Nice fishies! I'm wondering what kind they are...swimming in the lava without getting 'fried'!

Thanks for the fun Bob!

kiki · Post by **kiki** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:18 pm

Of course I will do it the way intended when I get to it, Tonight this and your other gets my full attention.

kiki · Post by **kiki** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:10 pm

I only looked at the spoiler to see if I did it your way and happy to say to a "T" That damn cannon threw me off...once, wised up and skated on home, or travelated that is.
Nicely done Bob, on to your next.

angelinaus · Post by **angelinaus** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:59 pm

I came back to read this thread cause I finished it without the gen, and I was wondering whattha?

So reading the hints etc I've totally completed this bassackwards, upside down and inside out... But I still got home with the star YAY

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:45 am

Well, I did it Bob's way. I was confused why the cannons on the one side weren't moving so I kept restarting....DUH
I did need the spoiler after all. thanks Bob....loved all the action.

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:59 pm

You'll be pleased to know that I have done it your way Bobster

Muchos fun - loved the cannon action!

Cheers big ears

wonderlandlover · Post by **wonderlandlover** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:31 pm

I have this uncanny ability to solve puzzles the intended way, even when others find loopholes. Speaking of, anyone heard from Loopy Loirae, lately?

Loved the opening move with this one. I tried a zillion combinations to solve this, before I settled on what turned out to be the "intended" way. On my own, even!

Thanks!

Liz Mayhew · Post by **Liz Mayhew** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:05 pm

Ingenious level Bob. That magic with the cannon is completely new to me.
A really good find.

I have to confess I did it a different way, but never mind. I had fun!

rescuefire · Post by **rescuefire** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:12 pm

I had to look at your spoiler to figure out that left side steel box thing. Your spoiler told me what to do but not how LOL! I knew what I wanted to do but just could not find a way to navigate those break tiles to get the second one over DUH!!!

Finally my dim little

flickered and I got outta there!

Thanks Bobster this was GREAT! Now off to one of your other evil er uh I mean great levels