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explorer

sharp corners

Sometimes, you have to let someone else take care of things....

sharp corners
explorer, Nov 9, 2016
trids likes this.
    • Rating:
      5/5,
      trids
      Excellent! For me, the best levels have more than one solution. This one offers that and more. Also features multiple clever instances of the subtle no-go effect, to block B from where he thinks he can go.
      Great fun - Thanks!
      :):)
    • Rating:
      3/5,
      meko
      @trids and levels with shortcuts?
      Easy and fun,
      I've completed the level with precision,not with logic,but i think I've found a shortcut(?).
    • trids
      @meko
      One of my methods, which matches the designer's hint, is to sacrifice B. This is more of a shortcut, i think, than the other way which gets around his cunning no-go traps.
      Sounds like you have two methods too? A precision method, and a shortcut?
    • trids
      @meko - all solutions that are achievable within the confines of the game are valid, in my opinion... Whether or not the designer intends for there to be multiple solutions to his puzzle.
      :p
      Each solution, intended / alternative / shortcut, is a source of enjoyment when mastered. And therefore it is to the credit of the designer if his challenge supports multiple solutions.

      Don't you agree?
      o_O
      meko likes this.
    • meko
      And do you think shortcuts reduce the final rating or not? Or when they are visible,or can be cheated with luck?
    • trids
      I'm not sure what you mean about "cheating with luck", but regarding how shortcuts affect the final rating, this puzzle is a good example: the intended solution might be simple, which could earn it 3 stars; but since the alternative solution provided further enjoyment, I'm quite happy (if not compelled) to give it some more.
      :)
      meko likes this.
    • trids
      I'm not sure which is the intended solution, but here are the ones i found. I'm sure you'll agree that removing either one would detract from this excellent puzzle..
      [​IMG]
      Solution 1:
      Send B to block 1 and wait until the leftmost R (above) comes around and kills him, turning him into an obstacle in R's path. R will then turn right at block 2, and find the win in consolation!

      Solution 2:
      Notice that B can't step onto the slider from block 3, due to a crafty use of the no-go effect (which prevents B from stepping onto a slider whenever it occupies its start-time position). B can, however step onto the slider from block 4... choosing the right moment to avoid both R bots. The trick is to follow the leftmost R around one circuit of his rectangular path, and then wait on block 4. When the other R passes by to the left (our left from the perspective above), he will leave the slider unguarded, and you just need to step B onto it as it pauses in front of him, and hitch a ride to the win.
    • Rating:
      4/5,
      delator77
      Nice!!!:cool:
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