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Hatlore
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I'm just not seeing how you can get enough space to do this with the mimcs.
It's clear two decoys need to kill the roaches on the right side, and the one on the bottom to control the roaches.
But the ones in the upper right keep eluding me.
05-05-2005 at 09:59 PM
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05-05-2005 at 10:02 PM
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This is one of the puzzles I am hating.
06-21-2005 at 04:57 AM
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Sergenth wrote:
This is one of the puzzles I am hating.

I concur. I've solved it exactly twice, and I couldn't tell you how... I could look at my demo though. Did you want some tips?

Edit: that is I know the general solution I use, which is the same as outlined above, but I never remember the execution of it. I'm not sure how to give hints on this one since I solve it only precariously myself. If you ask an explicit question I'd be more able to answer.
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06-21-2005 at 05:15 AM
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If the method described in the spoiler isn't working for you, it's not the only way. I finished this room with the decoy placement that Hatlore described, no decoy in the upper-right.
06-22-2005 at 03:32 AM
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I dont get it ! I use two decoys for the two roaches in the main passage, 1 decoy and 1 mimic for the upper right are and 1 mimic for the downer one, but I cant clear that downer area !
06-23-2005 at 06:30 PM
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06-23-2005 at 07:18 PM
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Sergenth
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It's stupidly simple, once you know what to do. Thanks for just hinting around the winning technique, everybody. The "aha" moment was enough to make me want to play again, since absolutely boggling rooms like this are only 1 in 8.
06-24-2005 at 03:36 AM
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Gosh, yes! :-O
This room was giving me fits and it's really that simple.

This game makes me feel like a complete dunce sometimes.

Thanx, y'all! :cool
09-03-2005 at 06:06 PM
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Simple, schmimple. This is the last room on 23 and I can't the last 2 roaches in the bottom area, using the mimic and decoy in the upper right. If I use the mimic and decoy in the lower area, I'm totally screwed. HELP!
02-25-2006 at 06:43 PM
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Oh yes, this room. This one took a while.

I suggest using two decoys in the main area, a mimic in the upper right, and a mimic in the lower area.

I'll let you figure out how to use the mimics correctly. A very good room, in my opinion.

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02-25-2006 at 06:54 PM
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Chopper
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Still end up with guys I can't reach. Starting to lose options for initial placements in the lower area.
02-25-2006 at 10:46 PM
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Remember what was said earlier... it'd be a lot easier if the room was full of roaches than if it was empty.

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02-25-2006 at 11:28 PM
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Chopper
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Perhaps some time away will make it clearer. I know it will clear my headache.
02-26-2006 at 01:03 AM
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Once done I know I'll feel like a jerk again, but right now ARRRGH! 2, there's always 2 damn roaches left. Can 24 & 25 be any worse than this? I think not.
02-26-2006 at 06:12 PM
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Game on,

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02-26-2006 at 06:22 PM
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Easy for you to say. Words can't describe how rotten this room is.
02-26-2006 at 11:02 PM
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I got like that too before I solved it. It's pretty trickiful.

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02-26-2006 at 11:13 PM
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GRRRRRRRR!
02-27-2006 at 02:22 AM
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Chopper wrote:
GRRRRRRRR!
Whoa there...

Here's a demo, before anybody gets hurt... O:-

Just tell me when/if I should pull it again...

EDIT: Pulled by request - no demo for you! :fun

np: Markus Guentner - Aepfel & Birnen (Aepfel & Birnen)

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02-27-2006 at 08:06 AM
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Chopper
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Don't need a demo. Just needed to vent. I'll get this before I die. (I think)
02-27-2006 at 05:10 PM
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JACKPOT! :w00t
02-28-2006 at 02:34 AM
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Remlin wrote:
If the method described in the spoiler isn't working for you, it's not the only way. I finished this room with the decoy placement that Hatlore described, no decoy in the upper-right.


If I don't place the decoy in the upper right, the best I can do is kill the queens w/ the mimic but that still leaves the seep. I have tried a number of places to position the mimic, w/o success. Can someone give me a hint as to the optimum placement of the mimic? (PS. this is my last room on this level. Only the little Seep is preventing me from conquering this room.)

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11-22-2006 at 12:44 AM
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Pokey wrote:
Can someone give me a hint as to the optimum placement of the mimic? (PS. this is my last room on this level. Only the little Seep is preventing me from conquering this room.)
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11-22-2006 at 10:42 AM
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Pokey
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Thank you Briareos! Your suggestions pointed me in the right direction. After a few mis-steps I was able to clear the area and leave this room and this level. Phew!

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11-24-2006 at 02:01 AM
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samhan
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can someone please post a demo, i read all hints but still don't get it please it my last room ..... thanks
08-06-2007 at 04:17 PM
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You can do it! This room has a trick to it. Once you understand the trick, it's not so bad :)
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How to start the room (detailed instructions):
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How to do the SW corner (detailed instructions):
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08-06-2007 at 11:28 PM
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samhan
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i finally made it, thanks a lot, now i am on to level 24 greaaat
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I have read all the hints and tips and I still can't do this room! Can someone please post a demo??!!?? :?
12-31-2008 at 10:33 AM
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File: JtRH Twenty-Third Level 1W Victory.demo (5.5 KB)
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Here you go.

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12-31-2008 at 10:47 AM
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