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Challenge Level - The Gordian Knot *

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:02 am
by Mark
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. :twisted:

MARK162

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:05 am
by Muzozavr
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. :wink:

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:43 am
by Amnon
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!

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:38 am
by Muzozavr
Amnon needing a hint from Mark?! Meep.

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:48 am
by Amnon
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.

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:20 pm
by Salin
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.

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:13 pm
by annedanner
Hey Mark,

You got me on this one. :shock: :?

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

Thanks!

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:14 am
by Amnon
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

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:36 am
by Mark
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.

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:08 am
by Salin
Oh Mark, are you pulling my leg??? :lol: :lol: :lol:

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

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:10 pm
by annedanner
Thanks, Mark. I'm off to figure this out.

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:28 am
by kiki
:D :D :D 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. :D :D :D

Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:35 pm
by annedanner
Amnon says I should ask you how to cover the white button. I'm asking...please, please :oops: :oops: :? :? :shock: :shock:

Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:47 pm
by Mark
annedanner wrote:Amnon says I should ask you how to cover the white button. I'm asking...please, please :oops: :oops: :? :? :shock: :shock:
Sent you a PM, Anne. :)
I will reveal the complete video solution Sunday night.

Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:50 pm
by Salin
Even after getting your PM, I couldn't finish. It's all due to bad timing, I'm afraid. I keeps smashing boulders :roll: :roll: :roll:

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

Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:03 pm
by bob roest
I've been waiting untill I had some time before starting this one and I was right. Quite a challenge indeed. :D

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. :wink:

Brilliant as usual and lots of fun, thanks!

Video Solution

Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:02 am
by Mark

Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:28 pm
by uneekrose
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.

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:45 pm
by Marinus
:D :D :D I feel quite satisfied that I played this one almost without the video 8) 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! :D :D :D