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The Kelpies

An expanding adventure/timing level. Inspired by the famous Scottish landmark. Please see comments for illustration of expanded level which is much more interesting than the image the card forces me to use.

The Kelpies
MekoMole, Mar 22, 2023
    • MekoMole
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      The Kelpies are a huge Scottish sculptural landmark. They are inspired by the ancient legend of the Kelpies.
      In Scottish folklore, a Kelpie is a dangerous shape-shifting water creature that can appear on land as a horse. The Kelpie appears to their human victims as a grey or white horse, entices them to ride on their back, then carries them down to a watery grave. In our story B is safe as long as he can collect 5 golden stars from the Kelpies and their surroundings.

      Playing hints.

      If B enters the water you have failed.

      Capture of stars is partly sequence dependent. Descending a level too soon results in no return. A bold statement to members of this forum who are expert at finding alternate paths. I consider autopilot cheating.

      If B makes a death defying leap make sure there is a safe landing place to keep him out of the water. To achieve the first leap wait till the head is on the outward swing before moving. Always remember the water and prepare accordingly in advance. This comment applies to the method in the video solution. Ridgerunner has found an alternate simpler solution.

      The mechanism is finely balanced to achieve a consistent swing. I recommend letting the level fully expand before experimenting with sliders as obstruction of the swing can result in a permanent change to the arc of swing.

      Be careful with the ball drop. Step on to the platform leaving at least one block between you and the ball as you need to carefully time the ball release with the swing of the head. The optimum release point is when the head is a little into the back swing.

      On the bottom level a couple of potential problems can arise. Rbot can remain stuck on B's head. Move the slider one block inwards and the troublesome freeloader is consigned to a watery grave. Also RBot can land on the landing platform, normally not a problem, but B can sometimes land on RBot's head. The vertical slider attached to the platform can be used to remove RBot out of the way before B leaps or alternatively to rescue B from RBot. This slider is otherwise redundant.
      Келпи — знаменитая огромная шотландская скульптурная достопримечательность. Они вдохновлены древней легендой о келпи. В шотландском фольклоре келпи — опасное водное существо, меняющее форму, которое может появиться на суше в образе лошади. Келпи предстает перед своими человеческими жертвами в виде серой или белой лошади, заманивает их верхом на спине, а затем уносит в водяную могилу. В нашей истории B находится в безопасности, пока он может собрать 5 золотых звезд у келпи и их окружения. Игровые подсказки. Если B входит в воду, вы потерпели неудачу. Захват звезд частично зависит от последовательности. Слишком ранний спуск на уровень не приводит к возврату. Смелое заявление для участников этого форума, которые являются экспертами в поиске альтернативных путей. Я считаю автопилот обманом. Если B совершает смертельный прыжок, убедитесь, что есть безопасное место для приземления, чтобы удержать его от воды. Чтобы выполнить первый прыжок, подождите, пока голова не начнет качаться наружу, прежде чем двигаться. Всегда помните о воде и готовьтесь заранее. Механизм точно сбалансирован для достижения последовательного качания. Я рекомендую позволить уровню полностью расшириться, прежде чем экспериментировать с ползунками, так как препятствие качанию может привести к необратимому изменению дуги качания. Будьте осторожны с падением мяча. Встаньте на платформу, оставив по крайней мере один блок между вами и мячом, так как вам нужно точно рассчитать время выпуска мяча с поворотом головы. Оптимальная точка высвобождения — это когда голова немного отведена назад. На нижнем уровне может возникнуть несколько потенциальных проблем. Rbot может остаться на голове B. Переместите ползунок на один блок внутрь, и беспокойный халявщик отправится в водяную могилу. Также RBot может приземлиться на посадочную платформу, обычно это не проблема, но B иногда может приземлиться на голову RBot. Вертикальный ползунок, прикрепленный к платформе, можно использовать, чтобы убрать RBot с пути, прежде чем B прыгнет, или, в качестве альтернативы, чтобы спасти B от RBot. В противном случае этот ползунок является излишним.

      Los Kelpies son un famoso gran hito escultórico escocés. Están inspirados en la antigua leyenda de los Kelpies. En el folclore escocés, un Kelpie es una peligrosa criatura acuática que cambia de forma y que puede aparecer en la tierra como un caballo. El Kelpie se les aparece a sus víctimas humanas como un caballo gris o blanco, los atrae para que cabalguen sobre su espalda y luego los lleva a una tumba acuática. En nuestra historia, B está a salvo siempre que pueda recolectar 5 estrellas doradas de los Kelpies y sus alrededores. Tocando pistas. Si B entra al agua, has fallado. La captura de estrellas depende en parte de la secuencia. Descender un nivel demasiado pronto resulta en no retorno. Una declaración audaz para los miembros de este foro que son expertos en encontrar caminos alternativos. Considero hacer trampa con el piloto automático. Si B da un salto que desafía a la muerte, asegúrese de que haya un lugar de aterrizaje seguro para mantenerlo fuera del agua. Para lograr el primer salto, espere hasta que la cabeza esté girando hacia afuera antes de moverse. Recuerde siempre el agua y prepárese en consecuencia con anticipación. El mecanismo está finamente equilibrado para lograr un swing consistente. Recomiendo dejar que el nivel se expanda por completo antes de experimentar con los controles deslizantes, ya que la obstrucción del swing puede provocar un cambio permanente en el arco del swing. Tenga cuidado con la caída de la pelota. Suba a la plataforma dejando al menos un bloque entre usted y la pelota, ya que necesita cronometrar cuidadosamente el lanzamiento de la pelota con el movimiento de la cabeza. El punto de liberación óptimo es cuando la cabeza está un poco hacia atrás. En el nivel inferior pueden surgir un par de problemas potenciales. Rbot puede permanecer atascado en la cabeza de B. Mueva el control deslizante un bloque hacia adentro y el problemático gorroneador será enviado a una tumba de agua. Además, RBot puede aterrizar en la plataforma de aterrizaje, normalmente no es un problema, pero B a veces puede aterrizar en la cabeza de RBot. El control deslizante vertical adjunto a la plataforma se puede usar para quitar a RBot del camino antes de que B salte o, alternativamente, para rescatar a B de RBot. Por lo demás, este control deslizante es redundante.
    • Rating:
      5/5,
      Denis Nazin
      Very cool horses:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:! An interesting story and an excellent implementation of this story at the level! Cool level idea. I have always loved pendulums. It's always original and interesting.
      Interesting gameplay - I liked it.
      Great design and idea, interesting and original gameplay. From me of course 5. Thank you my friend;)

      P.S. Thank you very much for the first comment in different languages - it's very convenient:thumbsup:! Thank you;)
    • Rating:
      5/5,
      ridgerunner
      I always like visiting the Kelpies so great to see them in Mekorama. I can’t view the video. Says “error”, but i didn’t use the draggable nearest to the starting position of raised B.
    • MekoMole
      Thank you very much @ridgerunner, it's been some time since I visited the Kelpies. I must go soon. Sorry about the video, it should work now. I'll check out the draggable later. My two year old grandaughter is demanding the tablet back. I'm typing through layers of butter and marmalade.
    • Rating:
      5/5,
      Block builder
      A great piece of art. The gameplay is straightforward, but the pushes are fun.
    • MekoMole
      Thank you very much @Denis Nazin, glad you liked it. I wasn't sure about the gameplay. I haven't included a translation I'm afraid as I'm about to lose my tablet back to my granddaughter. Thank you again and best wishes.
    • MekoMole
      Got my tablet back temporarily thanks to CBeebies @ridgerunner. Think I've spotted it. Thanks.
    • MekoMole
      Thank you @Block builder for a very generous response. Glad you found it fun.
    • ridgerunner
      @MekoMole ..been there with the marmalade and butter. So never sell old tablets. Keep them for the grandkids.
    • Rating:
      5/5,
      Pedro Andrade
      Parabéns meu jovem! Belo projeto!

      Em meu turismo pelo mundo, ainda não passei por este monumento.

      Fantástico!
    • Rating:
      5/5,
      delator77
      Wow!! another brilliant design & history that I did not know about the kelpies... I had a couple of different steps but respecting the non-trick gameplay... thanks for sharing @MekoMole ;) great job!!
    • MekoMole
      @Pedro Andrade

      Obrigado por sua resposta muito generosa aos Kelpies. Talvez, depois de circunavegar o mundo, você possa revisitar a Escócia. Desejando-lhe viagens virtuais seguras e emocionantes. Onde a seguir?

      Thank you for your very generous response to the Kelpies. Perhaps, once you have circumnavigated the World, you can revisit Scotland. Wishing you safe and exciting virtual travels. Where next?
    • MekoMole
      Thank you @delator77 for kind comments and very generous rating. I appreciate you playing as a non trick level. With hindsight I should have parked this one for a couple of months and developed the gameplay further.
    • Rating:
      5/5,
      Mekologic
      AMAZING DESIGN!!!:cool::thumbsup::cool::thumbsup::cool:
      You used the motor to hang the Kelpies, the motor cannot rotate if a large weight is attached to it. Motor can only swing a short distance in different directions, this gives the design movement, great idea!
      As always great work!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
      I like it!:D
    • MekoMole
      Thank you @Mekologic for very kind and generous response. As you state, weight is crucial to limiting the arc of the pendulum. The distance from the pivot to the centre of mass is also important which is one of the reasons why I raised the pivot point. I'm delighted you like it.
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