New approach (for me) in the crypt

Bungleau · 08-30-2004, 01:29 PM

I tried something new in the second part of the crypt last night... the part where you start in the asylum. As you probably know, there's a spot that has a couple of treasure chests right when you get into the asylum. You know... right by the pools at the beginning, where a chest sits on a ledge out of your reach?

Unfortunately, there's no easy way to get to it (although there is a secret door on the other side). In the past, I've constructed elaborate ladders in a fashion that might make Stackman cringe, to see a stack abused so thoroughly.

Last night, I did it differently. Instead of constructing a ladder, I built a platform of a crate, couple of barrels, and another crate -- the materials that are just right there.

Then I just ran up the stairs, around the perimeter, and ran onto my platform. Didn't even have to jump to it! I carried the treasure chest down to the floor, and then ran around again to jump the rest of the way up there and score the other chest.

Far easier than the ladders I've built in the past, lemme tell ya...

Anyway, I thought I'd share that. I'll be trying the patch tonight, although there's one thing it takes away that I'll miss -- the opportunity to short-cut a shopkeepers speech [img]smile.gif[/img]

Wyvern · 08-30-2004, 02:24 PM

Nice one!!!

Amazing how there are still new things to do!!

Bungleau · 08-30-2004, 05:11 PM

Thanks! I wonder if DW Bradley knew when he put this together that there would be people playing and replaying it, some five years after its original release?

Wyvern · 08-30-2004, 06:35 PM

I'm sure every game designer hopes that is what will happen with their game but I'm not sure how many ever see it realized. I hope the game ended up being a lot more financially rewarding for him than the critiques and reviews would have had the public believe.

Taski · 08-31-2004, 10:46 AM

Nice one

I will replay the game soon, so i be thankful for these kinds of tipps...i don´t really remember this part in the crypt, but we´ll see

Olli Kalma · 08-31-2004, 02:42 PM

DO you mean that treasures that you miss
when you choose either, wizards or warriors path?
When you walk trought another, you can't
go the other anymore...

When you jump to the pit and land on the Asyllum
dock's, there that another pit that I have tried
to get up and loot chests...

I'f that is that part you mented, I raise my hood cap to you! I tried that for several hours,
using crates and barrels...

Good job B!

bsftcs · 08-31-2004, 03:47 PM

Well, Olli, in fact one can easily walk both the path of the wizard and that of the warrior. One just has to retrieve both jindols. That can be done either by stacking one's way to them or simply by jumping. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 08-31-2004, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: bsftcs ]

Bungleau · 08-31-2004, 03:52 PM

No, Olli, I'm not referring to that part. For the record, it is possible to stack up the crates on the dock so that you can climb back up the hole to the part you fell down from. However, when you get up there, it goes nowhere...

I'm talking about the area after the dock, when you swim around to the entrance to the insane asylum. There are a couple of indoor pools that lead back out to the main... water canal, I guess...

Oh, the heck with it. It's Secret Area C, as shown in Bsftcs' maps, up on the sticky threads. Second post.

That's the spot I'm talking about [img]smile.gif[/img]

Taski · 09-01-2004, 07:45 PM

Hm...shit, i don´t know what u r talking about...long time ago

But i checked the map...and nothings getting clear...but i do remember that i NEVER picked up a chest to get the 2nd one. We´ll see when i restart.

Olli Kalma · 09-03-2004, 08:34 AM

B. Hmmph. Oh... Must remember to look Bsftcs' maps
more often [img]smile.gif[/img]

Didn't remember that part.

08-30-2004, 01:29 PM	#1
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I tried something new in the second part of the crypt last night... the part where you start in the asylum. As you probably know, there's a spot that has a couple of treasure chests right when you get into the asylum. You know... right by the pools at the beginning, where a chest sits on a ledge out of your reach? Unfortunately, there's no easy way to get to it (although there is a secret door on the other side). In the past, I've constructed elaborate ladders in a fashion that might make Stackman cringe, to see a stack abused so thoroughly. Last night, I did it differently. Instead of constructing a ladder, I built a platform of a crate, couple of barrels, and another crate -- the materials that are just right there. Then I just ran up the stairs, around the perimeter, and ran onto my platform. Didn't even have to jump to it! I carried the treasure chest down to the floor, and then ran around again to jump the rest of the way up there and score the other chest. Far easier than the ladders I've built in the past, lemme tell ya... Anyway, I thought I'd share that. I'll be trying the patch tonight, although there's one thing it takes away that I'll miss -- the opportunity to short-cut a shopkeepers speech [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

08-30-2004, 05:11 PM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Thanks! I wonder if DW Bradley knew when he put this together that there would be people playing and replaying it, some five years after its original release? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

08-31-2004, 10:46 AM	#5
Taski The Magister Join Date: December 23, 2002 Location: Hannover / Germany Age: 50 Posts: 124	Nice one I will replay the game soon, so i be thankful for these kinds of tipps...i don´t really remember this part in the crypt, but we´ll see __________________ \"Forgiveness is a matter between god and you...and it´s my job to arrange the meeting!\"

08-31-2004, 02:42 PM	#6
Olli Kalma Avatar Join Date: October 2, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 43 Posts: 546	DO you mean that treasures that you miss when you choose either, wizards or warriors path? When you walk trought another, you can't go the other anymore... When you jump to the pit and land on the Asyllum dock's, there that another pit that I have tried to get up and loot chests... I'f that is that part you mented, I raise my hood cap to you! I tried that for several hours, using crates and barrels... Good job B! __________________ What doesn\'t kill you, makes you stronger.

08-31-2004, 03:47 PM	#7
bsftcs Red Dragon Join Date: January 23, 2003 Location: Denmark Age: 46 Posts: 1,577	Well, Olli, in fact one can easily walk both the path of the wizard and that of the warrior. One just has to retrieve both jindols. That can be done either by stacking one's way to them or simply by jumping. [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 08-31-2004, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: bsftcs ] __________________ Moderation is good so long as it is not exaggerated!

08-30-2004, 02:24 PM	#2
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Nice one!!! Amazing how there are still new things to do!!

08-30-2004, 06:35 PM	#4
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	I'm sure every game designer hopes that is what will happen with their game but I'm not sure how many ever see it realized. I hope the game ended up being a lot more financially rewarding for him than the critiques and reviews would have had the public believe.

08-31-2004, 03:52 PM	#8
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	No, Olli, I'm not referring to that part. For the record, it is possible to stack up the crates on the dock so that you can climb back up the hole to the part you fell down from. However, when you get up there, it goes nowhere... I'm talking about the area after the dock, when you swim around to the entrance to the insane asylum. There are a couple of indoor pools that lead back out to the main... water canal, I guess... Oh, the heck with it. It's Secret Area C, as shown in Bsftcs' maps, up on the sticky threads. Second post. That's the spot I'm talking about [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

09-01-2004, 07:45 PM	#9
Taski The Magister Join Date: December 23, 2002 Location: Hannover / Germany Age: 50 Posts: 124	Hm...shit, i don´t know what u r talking about...long time ago But i checked the map...and nothings getting clear...but i do remember that i NEVER picked up a chest to get the 2nd one. We´ll see when i restart. __________________ \"Forgiveness is a matter between god and you...and it´s my job to arrange the meeting!\"

09-03-2004, 08:34 AM	#10
Olli Kalma Avatar Join Date: October 2, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 43 Posts: 546	B. Hmmph. Oh... Must remember to look Bsftcs' maps more often [img]smile.gif[/img] Didn't remember that part. __________________ What doesn\'t kill you, makes you stronger.

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