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YM MapCore.org Challenge 02

For me, it simply wasn't clear how to get the laser down without opening the doors. It's clear now, the second time. I didn't see it. I think that's where the problem was. When wondering why "X" was needed, it's best to find out why "X" wasn't apparant.

When lots of people find solutions other than using element X and then wonder why X was needed, it's clear they're not finding a clever solution, but that the intended use of X isn't clear.
I'd be happy with leaving in some of these fling solutions if it didn't then mean players don't understand the reason for the laser.

While I see what you were getting at with the change, I think allowing for a creative solution a la andyb and mine is perfectly acceptable as it doesn't really break the puzzle in any specific way. That said, you did make the laser more/ obvious and I appreciate that.

...although, I think bringing back some non-white surfaces would be a good idea from a design perspective. I think it looked better with some gray and white in there.

UPDATES:
-Lots more white surfaces
-Removed a few more false solutions

..and no, I didn't. I portaled the side of the wall, and used the jump. It speeds you up enough to get to the corner where the cube comes down. If that's not how you're supposed to do it, how do you get the laser down for the catcher?

I wrote that right after finishing, so I doubt it. Let me look.

Doc, did you use andyb's solution to catch the cube? (ie using an older version of the map) or did you do something else?

I really like this. I found 5 better, but this is challenging, and interesting. I like forcing portals between levels here. Diabolical.

THe laser catcher on the first floor - is that a red herring, or necessary? I saw what it did, but solved without using it.

UPDATE:
-Removed andyb's solution

My playthrough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYTVjNVLmPs&feature=youtu.be