This topic is for discussion of map #651: Liar
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Author: Sorrontis
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I lied.... here's another map! #NoPRPL
Wow... mercan, that's an impressive time. I'd love to know how you did it!
crazy it worked 8) 3:35.1
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It took a while until I figured it out
The weak point is the Progenitor at the bottom right corner
I'll describe it in detail if someone is interested
Congrats on finding a flaw in my map 8)
I think I found that weak point you mentioned. And improved on your method without even knowing it 8)
I did it forward first, an interesting experience. Omni rushing the middle became tedious after a while, but I realised my mistake soon enough.
Of course, by exploiting the flaw, it becomes trivial.
One note to make is that one can get two of the flip-Emitters turned before the tide comes in. Pre-rushing with Omnis might also be effective.
I took off another whole second ;D
A series of hints, for those that want to try:
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As MxGoldo said, the bottom right progenitor is vulnerable.
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Your HQ can take it without the aid of other ships.
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But not on its own entirely.
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You need the energy mine.
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Position and rotation is key. Place your HQ just a little wrong and you lose. You may need to experiment a bit to find just the right spot.
A full spoiler:
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- Warp in your HQ near the energy mine, at the spot closest to the progenitor where you can still barely lathe the energy mine.
- Take the energy mine. Don't worry, the particles will ignore the mine.
- As soon as you have it, move right up near the progenitor and start lathing that.
- Point your HQ so it faces directly to the right. Place it so there are four empty blocks between it and the bottom, and so it can't go any further to the right (because the progenitor is in the way). At this point the particles from the emitter will start working their way around your HQ, partially eating it, but they won't get to the bridge or the lathe because it's inside the swirl.
- 4x speed, win.