usually it does matter where they go in the sense that there's usually only one solution. The way in which it doesn't matter is that if you can fit them into the same area you can have them in any valid combination and if it's (2x2 square) and (2x1 line) next to each other, the solution can be (2x3 rectangle) where you'd visualize it such that one of those pieces is not touching it's origin square if you get what I mean. And just because there are two Tetris pieces doesn't mean they always connect. Just usually.
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Remembrance
Member
Went back and beat the rest of the
for completeness' sake. I'm almost not surprised that
.
112 solved.
,
, and
complete, plus a big chunk of
.
Wandered into the
too. Such a coy area.
keep
it doesn't do anything else
112 solved.
Shady trees
bunker
keep
marsh
Wandered into the
shipwreck
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I very very very much recommend avoiding that puzzle until you complete the swamp. Hints will not make sense.
Vigilant Gambit
Member
Damn. The shitty part of non-linear games. I had half the puzzles done already, now I can't finish the other half because of this nonsense. :S
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The funny part is I understand the Tetris part but alone it's not completable and I have no idea why the white part does. We know the exact opposite of each other, haha.
Funny, I've completed the swamp and just came to this thread for a nudge on that very puzzle. My instinct is to isolate the pair that can be combined into the 2x2, but there's no way to do that given their positions.
Anybody got any hints?
CitizenCope
Member
Check out the pole holding the puzzle. Or maybe you took that into account.
OceanicAir
Member
368 + 12, 8 areas down! Area spoilers,
Half of keep, most of the monastery and the last puzzle in shadow treeville left! Also, possible collectible spoilers
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I find it interesting, I enjoyed the marsh area for the most part. It took a little bit to understand the new rules. However I more than made up in frustration in the desert, I never want to go to there again lol.
finishing the town was awesome. Having it be the incorporate everything you learned and firing the laser was sooooooooooo satisfying.
4/6 video messages
I find it interesting, I enjoyed the marsh area for the most part. It took a little bit to understand the new rules. However I more than made up in frustration in the desert, I never want to go to there again lol.
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Yup. The top right one I don't know what to do with but I assume the white thing goes with it some how. I don't have experience with the white part yet.
Goldrusher
Member
Solution: http://i.imgur.com/opSmbCf.jpg
Explanation:
The white symbol allows you to ignore something else. In this case, you can ignore one of the tetris-blocks.
Well, I know how it works, but this puzzle has be stumped.
oh, thanks. I see now. Would have preferred a hint to the outright solution, but fair enough.
Oh man, you're in for a treat.
I want to keep playing, but my brain is kinda fried. The annoying part is I'm not even tired. Hopefully my head will clear up within the next hour.
More_Badass
Member
Blow revealed the world map and area names back in 2013. Would that be a good reference we can use for labeling spoilers and such?
http://the-witness.net/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/World_Map_Edited.jpg
http://the-witness.net/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/World_Map_Edited.jpg
OceanicAir
Member
How deep do you want the answer to be?
This game is ruining my life. I'm too stupid for this shit. Even when I "get" the puzzle my brain just goes to mush when it comes time to draw the actual lines. I'm definitely over thinking a lot of these puzzles. If I get stuck and check a guide every single time I end up saying "wow can't believe it was that simple" once I see the solution. Ughhh I want to love this game so much...
MistressMoitie
Member
These puzzles are an interesting intellectual divide. Here I am, almost 11pm trying to understand tetris puzzles, where as (area spoilers)
Really interesting how the brain works!
the shadow puzzles in the logging area, sound puzzles in the bamboo forest, and desert sand temple reflection puzzles were so enjoyable and almost effortless for me in their sense of implementation.
Dangansona
Member
I actually think what you put in the spoiler text is clear, but what it signifies after following the previous panels is more literal than what I originally thought.
the solution if you can haha, i understand the rules of this but can't figure this one out
zephervack
Member
How are you guys keeping track of the number of puzzles you have solved?, please don't say that writing it down on paper, cuz im fucked then.
Goldrusher
Member
Pause and hit "Load game". It'll show you save games with a puzzle count.
This happened to me in the quarry and the treetop area, I was rapidly solving puzzles right away. It felt amazing until I ran into a wall again, lol.
UpDownLeftRight
Banned
Late game stuff
Mountain puzzle is kicking my ass! I can see exactly what I need to do but actually doing it is not easy.
i know that depending on
how you solve the puzzle is how the bridge moves but i can't find the appropiate solution
Shrike Alvaron
Member
You mean the one after you light 7 beacons? Oh boy... It only goes downhill from there.
OceanicAir
Member
Welp okay,
essentially you are creating a bridge with the solution. So it will look like an upside down upper case Y. Or if rows are 1-5 (going down) and columns are A-C (going right) then A and C 1/2 will be empty and B 4/5 will also be empty. If it still isn't clear let me know, not the greatest at explaining.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
After gliding through the early puzzles, with all the learning feeling really amazingly natural, this tetris stuff has hit me like a brick wall. I've read everyone's tips multiple times now, but when I look at a panel, I just want to smash my head into the table.
I think it's time for bed.
I think it's time for bed.
stargateheaven
Member
kinda wish this game had a "stats" menu where i could see how many puzzles i've cleared, how many in each area remain and how long i've played..
anyway,
help?
anyway,
i'm doing the shadow puzzles, and there's one where the wood that shadows are cast on doesn't line up well.. i'm not sure what im supposed to be doing.
Cheesewheel
Member
solution:
right .5, up 2, left 1, down 2, left 1, up 3, right 1, up 2, right 1, down 2, right 1, up and end
Deputy Dangle
Member
This is actually what I've been using to chart my adventure and how I've been referring to locations. I'd say it's the best option right now.
this section sucks. the shadows are all badly alligne by purpose. you need to anticipate where the shadow would fall if it wasnt for the obstacle. took me a while.
Shrike Alvaron
Member
I keep calling the Monastery "Tree Temple". I like my name better <_<
CAAAAAAAAAAAW
Member
It's nothing too exciting, if I'm understanding it correctly
. You'll definitely figure it out yourself if you keep on puzzling.CitizenCope
Member
Yeah I really enjoyed one side of the island but stumbling upon these Tetris pieces now and even it's tutorial I have to say I'm not as excited to explore some areas.
UpDownLeftRight
Banned
Yeah that's the one. I expected this to be the start of something rough.... Think I'll pass on that until tomorrow.
One last red panel tetris puzzle is killing me: http://imgur.com/fsC9OGt
Any tips? Was able to do the rest of the red panel puzzles and open the gate thanks to a few tips in here, but this one continues to elude me. I'm starting to get it, but this one still escapes me. Help gaf :c
Any tips? Was able to do the rest of the red panel puzzles and open the gate thanks to a few tips in here, but this one continues to elude me. I'm starting to get it, but this one still escapes me. Help gaf :c
Shrike Alvaron
Member
There's very few who have gotten that far, and due to how much those panels fucked with my brain I don't really remember them despite doing it just last night. Still, that's one area I really recommend you try and push through on your own. Just keep at it!
Actually wait it might be one that I can remember (probably because I had a bit of trouble with it too), if it has stars in the puzzle then
Remember that you can pair a star with another symbol of the same color. Now look at the nearby star and the L symbol...
OceanicAir
Member
No problem!i got it! thanks a lot! _
Remembrance
Member
Basically flip everything around.
MistressMoitie
Member
Ugggggh.
InsaneTiger
Member
Do the tetris shapes have to be outlined?
What about when there are two blocks next to each other and a break in the line between them?
What about when there are two blocks next to each other and a break in the line between them?
Belgian Dude
Member
Puzzle count is nowI've also found441 +113 +1.But the puzzles are getting harder and harder to findfour of the six hex solutions, and I think there's another right past the current puzzle I'm puzzling.
The only one I'm matching you is on the
hex. Got the 'mountain', the one behind the monastery, the one in the early vault and the desert one.
Goldrusher
Member
They can be bunched together within a single outline or outlines separately. it depends on the puzzle.
I've been trying that solution and it doesn't seem to work. It's why I've been having so much trouble.