Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-34343471-20190803163011/@comment-40112086-20190803201817

Opalwinter wrote:

Great thread idea Opal :)

Treasure Box and Haunted Lights can​​​​​​ be very challenging for new players. The following are some questions about these two puzzles but please don't feel obligated to answer them all. And please feel free to add any comments that you like. Anything you care to share would be great.

1)  Did you ever think about leaving Seekers Notes because of Treasure Box and Haunted Lights ?

No. I love them 

2)  If you have played for less than a year, do you avoid these puzzles as much as possible?  If you have played for longer than a year, do you avoid these puzzles as much as possible?

'''I've always liked TB more than HL. It took me a while to learn them. The stargazer mode in TB was super hard for me in the beginning. Once I restared my game after I was like 80 levels in. Part a problem and part just taking advantage of knowing how to play so being better at building a good base. One of the things I did then was get my achievement for 50 games in a row. I know it cost me some tools - though I don't remember for sure what/how many'''

3)  If are having a tough time getting through the puzzles, what strategies do you use?

'''I think that these puzzles are one where you get better after reputation. If you can, the tailismans that provide extra time are GREAT for learning. I still will activate a 10-12 minute one if I have them if I have a daily quest for TB or HL. '''

'''For TB, i​​​​f you are struggling and have some tools, I do recommend using a magnifier to get the last one gem if you are running out of time - especially if you have tried once or twice. If you use one, you get the satisfaction of moving on and that helps keep frustration low. Magnifiers can be bought 10 for rubies so I think it's a decent use of rubies.'''

4)  If you don't mind sharing, how many tools are you using to get an item for a quest from these puzzles?

'''If I'm working through game quests, I always have tailismans activated and feel that the puzzle collection items come on the first or second game (win I mean). Right now I've been playing a lot just working through levels.'''

5)  If you don't mind sharing, how many attempts are you making before you successfully complete a puzzle?

'''TB for me is usually first or second time. HL close to the same but definitely more of a struggle'''

6)  What are the most attempts you had to make to solve a puzzle?

'''I don't really remember. I'm sure some have taken five or more. I think in TB, the ones where you have to get stripes the right direction are especially difficult. Once you've seen them a few times, you know what to do, it's just a matter of getting it to happen'''

7)  Is there a particular level where these puzzles became very difficult to complete?

'''Not really for me. Again, I think you get better with more play.'''

8)  Are these two puzzles equally difficult for you or is one more difficult than the other?

'Definitely TB easier for me. '

9)  Does it seem that the puzzles have gotten easier or more difficult recently?

'''I had two TB in palette (colors) mode today and likely had to go through 12 - 15 games to get them. I had to repeat games like 4 times so felt a little more difficult. I've been playing HL more often lately so it feels easier to me.'''

'''Again, nice thread Opal. I'm Magistar in TB (About 112%) and Master in HL about 35%. One of my current personal goals is to turn HL Red - but it will take a couple more weeks at the least.'''