What the heck does Zacky.........

[Tibbyrox]

What the heck does Zacky say when he eats the vegtables. It sounds like "Postal" or "Coastal" I have been only playing for a couple of days. The ****hest I have gotten is to level 11. 50% of the map. Is that good progress, and if so, any advice for those pesky bird thingys!!!!!

[williamson_39]

lol that's a good question. I thought it sounded like "tasty!". But that may be just trying to make sense out of nonsense...

Great progress! The perched birds you will find can be basically ignored once you find the movement pattern that triggers, then avoids them (if you want to go the easy route, look at the tutorial). Level 11 looks insane at first glance, but the complexity hides an entirely non-random pattern.

The free-fliers can be more trouble, but on each level there are only one or two flight patterns that actually affect your play. Once you recognize those, you can quickly duck back down to the previous page and back up to force a new random flight pattern - repeatedly if necessary.

It's all about finding the route (I promise there is one or more) for each set of levels and repeating it. I still don't have it all down to perfection on levels 16-20, but I just ignore most of the veggies on those last levels and go the direct route. I can win every time, though it'll never get me a high score. Hone the details later!

[Tibbyrox]

Originally Posted by williamson_39

lol that's a good question. I thought it sounded like "tasty!". But that may be just trying to make sense out of nonsense...

Great progress! The perched birds you will find can be basically ignored once you find the movement pattern that triggers, then avoids them (if you want to go the easy route, look at the tutorial). Level 11 looks insane at first glance, but the complexity hides an entirely non-random pattern.

The free-fliers can be more trouble, but on each level there are only one or two flight patterns that actually affect your play. Once you recognize those, you can quickly duck back down to the previous page and back up to force a new random flight pattern - repeatedly if necessary.

It's all about finding the route (I promise there is one or more) for each set of levels and repeating it. I still don't have it all down to perfection on levels 16-20, but I just ignore most of the veggies on those last levels and go the direct route. I can win every time, though it'll never get me a high score. Hone the details later!

Thanks for the info -- I managed to make it to level 16!!! However, I can't figure out how to get past the trees???? I seem to be blocked in. Is there a secret to going past them. Oh, and I see what you mean about the patterns with the birds. I have figured out how to get past them up till level 15. But I seem to be stuck after that.

[williamson_39]

I wondered exactly the same thing the first time on level 16. You need to go up the right hand side of the first page onto the second page, then left and back down the middle on the first page, then up the logs on the left back to the second page. From there you can see the goal. It can be frustrating to learn the last set because it takes a while to get there and you may not have many lives left until you really master the first 15. It's also a pain because of the way the path is laid out - if you die anywhere on the first page you start back at the beginning, and if you die on the second page, you're practically at the beginning too. No easy retries!

On level 20 you don't have a lot of time to spare, and the timing of the turtles forces you to wait a bit, so make sure you fill in the slots carefully to leave yourself a short log ride on the last one, depending on your pattern.

The finishing sequence is fun, especially the first time when you're still wondering if you actually did it. Good luck on the quest!

[Tibbyrox]

Originally Posted by williamson_39

I wondered exactly the same thing the first time on level 16. You need to go up the right hand side of the first page onto the second page, then left and back down the middle on the first page, then up the logs on the left back to the second page. From there you can see the goal. It can be frustrating to learn the last set because it takes a while to get there and you may not have many lives left until you really master the first 15. It's also a pain because of the way the path is laid out - if you die anywhere on the first page you start back at the beginning, and if you die on the second page, you're practically at the beginning too. No easy retries!

On level 20 you don't have a lot of time to spare, and the timing of the turtles forces you to wait a bit, so make sure you fill in the slots carefully to leave yourself a short log ride on the last one, depending on your pattern.

The finishing sequence is fun, especially the first time when you're still wondering if you actually did it. Good luck on the quest!

Thanks again for the advice -- i'm having an awful day, maybe I can drown myself in some massive game playing and win myself a trophy!!

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Arrgh................Level 19 with 2 caves left!!!!!!! Lost 3 lives on level 19. Im determined to get it today!!!!!!!!!!

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Okay, this totally bites.................I always seem to run out with 1 or 2 caves left to go. And it takes forever to get to that point. I collect as many extra lifes in the first 3/4 levels....but still, keep getting taken by those darnbirds!!!!!!! And yes, I keep taking my time and not hurrying. Any suggestions where I can eek out some more skills?????

[williamson_39]

Don't worry about it. If you can finish level 16, you can finish level 20 - it's just a matter of time and practice. It was exactly the same for me - birds and a few silly mistakes (finger slips, jumping in the water or attacking a Zangoz for no reason, etc) and being nervous about the late stages after so much time and concentration invested. But that goes away with experience. You'll get there soon, and then you'll get there every time.

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And, when you hit final leg on the second page of level 16-20, look for a flight pattern that is not coming down across the pond, or at least just hitting the right edge and heading right. Then use either the middle or right turtles at the top - furthest from the bird's flight, depending what you need. Since there is only one mobile bird, once you cross the road you can think a bit (except on level 20 - no time).

[Tibbyrox]

Originally Posted by williamson_39

Don't worry about it. If you can finish level 16, you can finish level 20 - it's just a matter of time and practice. It was exactly the same for me - birds and a few silly mistakes (finger slips, jumping in the water or attacking a Zangoz for no reason, etc) and being nervous about the late stages after so much time and concentration invested. But that goes away with experience. You'll get there soon, and then you'll get there every time.

---------- williamson_39 added 9 Minutes and 7 Seconds later ----------

And, when you hit final leg on the second page of level 16-20, look for a flight pattern that is not coming down across the pond, or at least just hitting the right edge and heading right. Then use either the middle or right turtles at the top - furthest from the bird's flight, depending what you need. Since there is only one mobile bird, once you cross the road you can think a bit (except on level 20 - no time).

Thanx so much, I FINALLY did it, and I actually think that I had a few lives left!!


Thanks for all your help!!!!!!

[shaakinit63]

wow lucky u u got theee trophy!!!

[williamson_39]

Congrats! That was quick work.

[CoolKinzMama]

Thats so great that you were able to make progress so quickly! Congrats on the trophy. I want one so badly...er...I mean, my kids want one so badly. Anywho, I feel a days worth of trying at this game tomorrow coming on. I'm glad I read this first. The tips are great!