Challenge Level - The Gordian Knot *

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:02 am

I kept this one locked away because it's a stinker of epic proportions.
It makes "The Great Divide" look like a walk in the park.
Play at your own risk.

MARK162

Muzozavr · Post by **Muzozavr** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:05 am

Damn! A challenge level and I have to go to school so soon!
OK, I'll promise I'll start cracking on this beast when I get back.

Amnon · Post by **Amnon** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:43 am

Ow! That's a nightmare... but I did an early version of it long ago, so I quickly remembered what to do. Just for the record, when I did it the first time I needed a hint or two from Mark.

But once you make it, this masterpiece is worth every moment!

Muzozavr · Post by **Muzozavr** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:38 am

Amnon needing a hint from Mark?! Meep.

Amnon · Post by **Amnon** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:48 am

Amnon needing a hint from Mark?! Meep

Yes, this was about 2 years ago. I really wonder whether I could solve it myself today with all the extra experience I gained since, but we will never know the answer.

Salin · Post by **Salin** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:20 pm

Too bad to have to go to school when a new level you really wanna play is available.
This must be a masterpiece, and I'm stuck!!! I don't even know where to begin, except I need the white button covered somehow

Thanks for the little sulplise,BTW, hehe.

annedanner · Post by **annedanner** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:13 pm

Hey Mark,

You got me on this one.

First step is: ??
Second step is: ??
Third step is: ??

Thanks!

Amnon · Post by **Amnon** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:14 am

First step is: ??

Take a big breath

Second step is: ??

Go around the level studying all the various and very interesting moves that you can make

Third step is: ??

Ask Mark how to cover the white button

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:36 am

annedanner wrote:First step is: ??
Second step is: ??
Third step is: ??

Step 1: Push the box into first ditch.
Step 2: Push the barrel into second ditch.
Step 3: Roll the boulder on the white button.

Salin · Post by **Salin** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:08 am

Oh Mark, are you pulling my leg???

This much I knew, but I just can't make it happen

annedanner · Post by **annedanner** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:10 pm

Thanks, Mark. I'm off to figure this out.

kiki · Post by **kiki** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:28 am

I remember this from long ago Mark and is pure genius from start to finish.
I seem to remember needing help from the Maestro as well.
Carry on buddy.

annedanner · Post by **annedanner** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:35 pm

Amnon says I should ask you how to cover the white button. I'm asking...please, please

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:47 pm

annedanner wrote:Amnon says I should ask you how to cover the white button. I'm asking...please, please

Sent you a PM, Anne.

I will reveal the complete video solution Sunday night.

Salin · Post by **Salin** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:50 pm

Even after getting your PM, I couldn't finish. It's all due to bad timing, I'm afraid. I keeps smashing boulders

Thanks for the help you've provided, Mark, not to mention hours of fun and struggeling. (if that's correct spelling, hehe)

bob roest · Post by **bob roest** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:03 pm

I've been waiting untill I had some time before starting this one and I was right. Quite a challenge indeed.

I knew a certain coin simply had to have a purpose and when I worked out how to manoeuvre around that it all came together. Although I kept wishing that button was a timer.

Brilliant as usual and lots of fun, thanks!

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:02 am

Video Solution

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:28 pm

This sure was quite a stinker Mark.

I had the most trouble getting the boulder thru the blue gate, just couldn't get my timing right and it kept smashing. I would have never have gotten this without your video. I sure appreciate you making them for us. Thanks for the fun and tricky level.

Marinus · Post by **Marinus** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:45 pm

I feel quite satisfied that I played this one almost without the video

Actually I was thinking I'd figured out everything except for the bottom room. Then I started watching the video and I noticed I had exchanged the barrel with 2 boulders. After that I could do the bottom part on my own.

So indeed a great stinker. Thanks for the fun!