martz
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This is the last room I need to clear on this level. Looking at the post in the architecture forum, I believe the idea is


But I just can't see how to do this - once both mimics are placed I can't move anywhere unless I strike the left orb and that renders the level impossible.

I'm sure the solution is simple but I just can't see it.

Help please!

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Alneyan
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Well, for starters, remember about the Trick. How can it help you?



So, your solution has to involve the Trick somehow. Do you see how you could use it?



And now a lot more straightforward (more or less direct spoilers):

martz
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Okay, the problem I have is once I'm in position to hit the orb that releases the roach, I can't move anywhere without hitting the left orb (which closes the entrance to the snake)



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Alneyan
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Indeed (*Wink, wink*), you cannot move. But must your mimics move around?

martz
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Alneyan wrote:
Indeed (*Wink, wink*), you cannot move. But must your mimics move around?

Click here to view the secret text

× Odd how the Trick makes the "dangerous" area 6 tiles long.

Click here to view the secret text

× How else could you boss the roach around?

Click here to view the secret text

× The mimics can swing their swords to prevent the roach from moving westward.

I can see that being the case if both mimics were in the centre of their 3 tile section, but once I can hit the orb they are both in the bottom square of the 3 and I can't move them up

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Alneyan
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You have the right idea, but I guess you are missing a lil something in your execution.

martz
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Done!

Thank you

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key-smiter
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OK, I can get the roach into the snake's square, and I'm left with no snake, one roach, and no way to get to the roach . . . now what?

Presumably I need to get one of the mimics into the snake chamber as well, but I'm missing how that might be done. I have also tried one, two, and three "blank" moves to see if the position of the snake makes a difference - it doesn't.

Since dozens of people have solved this and I haven't, my self-image is at risk. Any hints?

{Edited} I was right, I was a moron. Figured it out - Geeze.

Thanks -

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Insane
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I wish different mimics could have different sword positions T_T

Once the first mimic guides the roach safely down 3 squares, the second mimic can't turn back fast enough.
EDIT:
Using the trick, I solved it now

-Insane

PS: Is it intentional that the image for this room shows a completely different one?

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[Last edited by Insane at 05-01-2006 07:22 PM]