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OpeningCeremony
05-25-13, 10:50 AM
woo hoo! new feature on this island!! Super Dirt!!!

Level 205... this level will introduce you to super dirt and here is the tutorial on it :)


http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/ea249e57-ab45-4690-a547-ef83454405e7_zpsc557cbf4.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/f4211dfd-a4b0-41a1-a6d3-e86300b224f7_zpsbbaf263c.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/d1fe4692-e99f-40d5-86f5-5410152c0214_zpsbe626ef1.jpg


And the rest of the tutorial:
http://i39.tinypic.com/2saeckj.png

http://i43.tinypic.com/e6r213.png

so most of this island has this new feature, super dirt in all the digging levels. it's actually quite fun because you get to make lots of blasters and bombs and diamonds. it feels weird at first when you're making regular matches on the super dirt and it doesn't crumble, but you'll get used to it. :) so just remember, only blasters and bombs can break through the super dirt. other than that, pretty straight forward digging level.

OpeningCeremony
05-25-13, 11:00 AM
Level 206... digging timed level with super dirt

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/3f91c3ce-e67d-4671-a528-fba0c1d1c8ca_zps67810b48.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/e26326b6-9d38-436f-8824-90fc77f3e7a1_zps1cfd8efd.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/2a21dbfe-3e10-493d-816d-ba1cd74f7952_zps06f94d34.jpg

the black jewels don't feel like that much of a nuisance with the introduction of super dirt, since it's effectively the same thing except that you can move black jewels around. 3:23 on the clock at the start of the round. another pretty straight forward digging level, except you have to make lots of blasters and bombs. and the lil piggy is doing a peek a boo at the bottom of this level, so cute!

OpeningCeremony
05-25-13, 11:15 AM
Level 207... digging timed level with super dirt


http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/c72d08b5-e2be-46e4-a535-d54826b8e6ce_zps3fb2700a.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/3a9aaef5-5c37-4552-97ea-c761608c7390_zpsdba5a9c6.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/ee30f64d-67d1-4b53-af4f-4d7cc7921532_zps49b1616a.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/08bbdb3c-6b7d-4caf-a0f6-a4573407a566_zps05ee1e6d.jpg

once again pretty straight forward digging level except with super dirt. also some crates, white blocks, and black jewels. blaster, bomb, diamond fun! 5:08 on the clock to start (for now). hehe we'll see how the time changes.

OpeningCeremony
05-25-13, 11:26 AM
Level 208... digging moves level with super dirt


http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/1131b181-d8c0-4b9a-845a-1841920c137d_zps8e5effd3.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/e328b654-ee18-4128-9d0e-840e5a62e1be_zpsbc5ea626.jpg

Ok nothing much to say. except enjoy :)

OpeningCeremony
05-25-13, 11:30 AM
Level 209... glass moves level with black jewels

http://i42.tinypic.com/kuaaa.png

this one you want to make as many horizontal blasters as possible or blaster/bomb combo or diamond to target the unreachable area w/ black jewels. target the crate on the main board also because there is glass underneath and you will have a larger workable board to create blasters.

OpeningCeremony
05-25-13, 11:42 AM
Level 210... timed digging level with super dirt and snakes and white blocks

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/cf7a675b-71de-4146-b4b7-b7048deb2cba_zpsb429d635.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/c6a6f0b6-d432-45f7-ba6e-ab78b7d55dd0_zps7f07b70e.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/b5654fb9-e814-4a77-99c3-304be80a0504_zpsab529f9c.jpg

you don't have to **** the snakes at the very bottom right at the goal line, but you have to dig through that last bit of super dirt. 3:00 on the clock to blast away!

OpeningCeremony
05-25-13, 11:44 AM
this entire island has been very fun!! one of my favorite ones yet :D

and now on to Misty Mountain (http://forums.teamlava.com/showthread.php?52119-Misty-Mountain-Levels-211-216)!

thesacredphoenix
05-25-13, 11:35 PM
This island to me was very fun as well! I was stuck on 209 for about 10 lives, then I got a couple diamonds and beat it with 27 moves remaining, haha. Good stuff.

dante
06-07-13, 09:17 AM
level 210 would be fun if there was still 3:00 minutes on the clock. however, it's not. at 2:08 on the clock for us late comer to the party it's quite impossible. :mad: time needs to be extended a little or less colors I think.

Phaedrakiki
06-20-13, 08:27 PM
Level 205: Dig 10 meters in 55 moves (5 JC's used.) Moves reduced from 68 (comment #1.) Super Dirt is introduced, and it looks like it will be fun (and challenging.) I wasn't doing so well on my first turn, had used up most of my moves and only 4 meters down. Then I started hitting lucky combos, and with only 3 moves left...actually finished the last 3 rows! Only 1 star, but I'll def play it again for more sometime... :)

Phaedrakiki
06-20-13, 08:38 PM
Level 206: Dig 14 meters in 2:55 (4 JC's used.) Used to be 3:23 on clock; they reduced it a bit. I did horribly on my first try--gotta get better at this super dirt! With only 4 colors, it's easy to make special jewels. I need to make more bombs this time. I made too many horizontal blasters, which weren't doing any good! ;)

Phaedrakiki
06-20-13, 08:50 PM
Wow, you have to adjust your thinking--feels so weird! Although its easy to make special jewels, the layout made it hard to combine them. So I'm barely making it halfway thru 206. Hopefully I'll get better with practice! Awaiting recharge for now...

Phaedrakiki
06-21-13, 04:26 PM
Whew, finally passed 206. Hurray! Still trying to get faster with the super dirt. I had a lucky round, though, and was able to combine lots of my special jewels. Btw, swapping two diamonds will clear all the on-screen dirt & super dirt on this level. I was surprised, cuz while that combo's great with glass, it's not always super-helpful with fire. Anyway, on to the next...

Phaedrakiki
06-21-13, 04:55 PM
Level 207: Dig 16 meters in 4:15 (5 JC's.) Looks like they reduced the timer almost a minute (was 5:08.) I got about 8 or 9 meters down the first 2 tries, so I'm gonna have to get faster and get some luckier boards (it's easy to make special jewels, but you have to be able to combine them or aim them/get em close to the super dirt...) We'll see how it goes when my energy recharges. I can't wait to play with super dirt without a timer involved! ;)

Phaedrakiki
06-22-13, 03:05 AM
Dang it, I just can't get close on 207. I'm doing lots of combos, but the furthest I've been able to get is 12 meters (about 3 times.) Not good enough! Don't think I can move any faster, so I don't know what it's going to take to pass this level. Either multiple sets of blasters & bombs getting into the perfect places immediately, or I need more time here! Blew thru my energy again... :(

On a positive note, I'm enjoying the new super dirt feature, though...

Gardienn
06-22-13, 06:27 AM
Super dirt sounds pretty cool. You're doing fantastic, Phaedrakiki. At this rate, you're gonna keep zooming on. I won't be catching up anytime soon, unless TL bumps my level 192 moves back up to a reasonable amount. You had 55 moves on that board. Aileeniweeni had 45. I have 44! UGH.

Phaedrakiki
06-22-13, 02:13 PM
Thanks Gardienn! However, I'm not going to be zooming anywhere just yet--I'm stuck here on 207. Just blew thru yet another round of energies. They took a minute off the prev time (when photo was posted,) and I sure could use some of that time! Can only dig to about 12/16...haven't seen the goal line yet. I'm moving as fast as I can and bombing/blasting/combo-ing the heck out of the super dirt. Not sure what else I can do!? ;)

I looked back at what I posted when I played level 192. It took me several tries and I ended up using every one of my moves. So I def feel for you on this! I hope they add more moves back to that level. (And more time to 207, please?) Fingers crossed, & good luck!

Gardienn
06-22-13, 03:01 PM
If they don't loosen our bars some, I'm just going to have to look at it this way: If we pass them, we're Jewel Quest superheroes.

Phaedrakiki
06-22-13, 06:16 PM
My pulse is racing, hands shaking so bad I can barely type...I somehow passed 207! I used every single second, in fact I didn't think I made it in time at first. I had a very lucky round, with all kinds of combos falling into place just as needed (no waiting.) On prev attempts, I kept getting stuck here and there waiting to blast super dirt. But this round, no stalled sections. Still, they don't give you enough time on this round, and I hope they add more to the timer. I must've done 10 blaster + bombs, & tons of other specials--and only got 1 star. But I doubt I'll come back for more if they don't add some time! (This level just isn't "right.") No energy to try the next level yet, but I'm SO thrilled that it's not timed!!!

Gardienn...does this make me a superhero, Lol? ;) Fingers crossed for you to pass level 192 lickety-split...like on your very next attempt! Best luck!

Phaedrakiki
06-22-13, 06:52 PM
Level 208: Dig 7 meters in 45 moves (5 JC's.) They reduced the moves by 8 (was 53 in earlier post.) This level is pretty basic, but the moves are tight so use them carefully. Only tried it once, and didn't even get close. Hopefully when I recharge, I'll have better combo opportunities to speed up the super-dirt digging!

Phaedrakiki
06-22-13, 11:58 PM
Passed 208, and it took every single move! Only one star, but this was fun so I'll revisit. The moves on this are tight, so have to be super careful with them. Plus you have to get the right opportunities (I really do want to play again so I can get them...& get a better score!) I used 2 blaster + bombs, but one wasn't very low (in sweet spot) so didn't have the best results. It's pretty easy to make special jewels on this level, but sometimes hard to get them together or "aim" them where you need. Guess that's nothing new, lol! Waiting for energy again, to see what 209's all about. Another moves level--yay! :D

Phaedrakiki
06-23-13, 02:58 AM
Level 209: 36 glass in 40 moves (5 JC's.) They reduced it by 5 moves (was 45 in prev post.) Took me a few tries, trying to make horiz. blasters & blaster + bomb combos. I eventually passed with a diamond + blaster, blaster + bomb, and a final 3-match in the separate column to the left. Yay--fun level!

Phaedrakiki
06-23-13, 03:12 AM
Level 210: Dig 8 meters in 2:25 (5 JC's.) They reduced the timer from 3:00 (according to prev. photo post.) Only had energy to try it once, and I didn't get far at all. I actually cleared the snakes at the top quickly, but got stuck trying to dig the super dirt. Ugh, it was nice not being timed for awhile there (last 2 levels.) Hopefully, I won't get stuck again! Off to sleep...an energy recharge for me and JM! ;)

Phaedrakiki
06-23-13, 03:31 PM
210 is tougher than I thought (at least for me!) I've been lucky to get to 4/8 meters a couple times, usually barely 2. Pathetic, I know! I keep getting tripped-up/stuck with the super dirt (haven't been doing well with this feature, lol!) My special jewels aren't behaving...not combining/detonating early, blasters aimed wrong, etc. Ugh, no fun at all! I don't know what to do. I imagine with practice (doing this same board over and over) I'll improve a little. I hope that and a super-lucky board is enough. Cuz it's not looking promising so far... :(

I hope the next island has lots of moves levels (and plentiful clocks on timed ones!) And I sure hope I get there soon... Good luck, everyone! :)

Gardienn
06-23-13, 06:11 PM
I feel your pain, Phaedrakiki. I'm still stuck on 192.

Phaedrakiki
06-23-13, 11:49 PM
Thanks, Gardienn! At first I thought I just needed some practice and/or a lucky board on this one. But I can't get past 4 meters. Barely halfway after all these attempts. Has anyone passed 210 recently under 2:25? If so, could you please offer some tips/strategy? This is NO fun. Trying to pass these timed levels just feels stressful & impossible, not enjoyable & challenging as it should be. This level needs time added to the clock, or less super dirt...something!

I'm so sorry you're still stranded on 192, Gardienn. Not sure why they haven't upped the moves on it--I thought it was a tight squeeze at 55!

OpeningCeremony
06-24-13, 01:57 PM
ouch! sounds like conditions have worsened since my visit to boneyard desert. i remember i was rather fond of this region, but hopefully you'll get a kinder board phaedrakiki!! goooooood luck! :D

Gardienn
06-24-13, 09:23 PM
Thanks, Gardienn! At first I thought I just needed some practice and/or a lucky board on this one. But I can't get past 4 meters. Barely halfway after all these attempts. Has anyone passed 210 recently under 2:25? If so, could you please offer some tips/strategy? This is NO fun. Trying to pass these timed levels just feels stressful & impossible, not enjoyable & challenging as it should be. This level needs time added to the clock, or less super dirt...something!

Sounds nightmarish.


I'm so sorry you're still stranded on 192, Gardienn. Not sure why they haven't upped the moves on it--I thought it was a tight squeeze at 55!

I came on today after being gone all day, and found 192 upped from 44 moves to 83. That's quite a jump. I'm grateful. I passed first time around, three-starred three rounds later. Now I'm working out 193. The doom gems keep getting me because I'm distracted by chains and fire. lol

Phaedrakiki
06-25-13, 01:51 AM
Thanks for the support, guys! I feel so guilty, though. Last night I got so tired of the stressful, unsuccessful attempts at level 210. I'm embarrassed to say I *****ed--I used a boost. After all this time! (Hanging my head in shame...) I confess, I pretty-much paid my way thru the level. Don't get me wrong--nothing wrong with boosts. I was just trying to challenge myself to win without them.

I can't believe it...over 200 levels beat without boosts (but I got SO fed-up!) I was so far from the goal line; it seemed impossible for me to pass. There was one of those "gold sales" going on, so I bought some. I was thinking, "If I get close, I'll break down & buy one of those auto-blaster thingies." I kept trying, playing round after round, and still only getting 4 meters down. Finally, on a slightly smoother attempt, I got halfway down & saw time was getting low. I thought "whatever," and bought the boost--& applied it. Then I did it again. I kept swiping and trying to blast thru the final bits of super dirt, but actually had to buy a 3rd boost. (After all that, I didn't want it to have been for nothing.) So I passed...and felt nothing but disappointment!

Since then, I've played level 210 a couple more times, hoping to beat it "for real." But no luck. Guess I'll just keep checking back (hoping they add to the clock so I can properly pass.) It's funny...I did it cuz I was so bummed-out. But now I'm more depressed than ever (lol!?)

Ironically, I'm already stuck again--on 212. That's at Misty Mountain (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?52119-Misty-Mountain-Levels-211-216), but I'll keeping checking on 210. If anyone notices a time increase (from 2:25,) would you please mention it? Thank you! :)

Ozzy
06-30-13, 04:58 AM
Level 207: trying more then 50 times and not even close to 13 meters. Can you put some extra time please! Very hard to diging trough the all 16 m. A lot of diamonds and blasters/bombs combo but not going under 13. Why not back 5:00.

Phaedrakiki
06-30-13, 03:05 PM
What is your time on 207, Ozzy--4:15? I feel for you; I had a tough time with that one, myself! I was begging for more time, too. Hopefully they hear your plea. (Also, I'd like to go back and increase my score...;))

Gardienn
06-30-13, 06:49 PM
Thanks for the support, guys! I feel so guilty, though. Last night I got so tired of the stressful, unsuccessful attempts at level 210. I'm embarrassed to say I *****ed--I used a boost. After all this time! (Hanging my head in shame...) I confess, I pretty-much paid my way thru the level. Don't get me wrong--nothing wrong with boosts. I was just trying to challenge myself to win without them.

I can't believe it...over 200 levels beat without boosts (but I got SO fed-up!) I was so far from the goal line; it seemed impossible for me to pass. There was one of those "gold sales" going on, so I bought some. I was thinking, "If I get close, I'll break down & buy one of those auto-blaster thingies." I kept trying, playing round after round, and still only getting 4 meters down. Finally, on a slightly smoother attempt, I got halfway down & saw time was getting low. I thought "whatever," and bought the boost--& applied it. Then I did it again. I kept swiping and trying to blast thru the final bits of super dirt, but actually had to buy a 3rd boost. (After all that, I didn't want it to have been for nothing.) So I passed...and felt nothing but disappointment!

Since then, I've played level 210 a couple more times, hoping to beat it "for real." But no luck. Guess I'll just keep checking back (hoping they add to the clock so I can properly pass.) It's funny...I did it cuz I was so bummed-out. But now I'm more depressed than ever (lol!?)

Ironically, I'm already stuck again--on 212. That's at Misty Mountain (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?52119-Misty-Mountain-Levels-211-216), but I'll keeping checking on 210. If anyone notices a time increase (from 2:25,) would you please mention it? Thank you! :)

That's nothing to hang your head at. Boosts are there for a reason. Use them when you need them.

Gardienn
06-30-13, 06:50 PM
Then you can go back when you want to try and pass without it, but in the meantime, you will have been able to go on. Congrats on getting through it. I might need a boost on 201.

mlove30
07-01-13, 07:17 PM
Made it through 205 the first time, but only one star. Bummer, but after 15 stars on Watcher's Rock, I can deal with that for now. I NEVER get 15 stars anymore! lol!

jewelmanic
10-03-13, 09:45 PM
Stuck on 210 :-(. Any tips for getting through without boosts?

helkem
11-12-13, 03:20 PM
Have only ever started with 2:35 on the clock. Have been stuck on 210 for an eternity. Closest I've ever been is two super dirt squares remaining. Am getting very hacked off now

Phaedrakiki
11-13-13, 01:59 PM
Have only ever started with 2:35 on the clock. Have been stuck on 210 for an eternity. Closest I've ever been is two super dirt squares remaining. Am getting very hacked off now
I don't blame you--level 210's timer is WAY too short. I don't know why they won't increase it, as there have been lots of complaints/requests. I wish you the best of luck on it, though. I gave up, and had to use boosts to pass (1st time I ever "had" to.) Hopefully they will hear these pleas and add time for you, though...

C'mon, Team Lava! Please raise 210 a bit!

VGailP
11-24-13, 10:24 AM
Passed 208, and it took every single move! Only one star, but this was fun so I'll revisit. The moves on this are tight, so have to be super careful with them. Plus you have to get the right opportunities (I really do want to play again so I can get them...& get a better score!) I used 2 blaster + bombs, but one wasn't very low (in sweet spot) so didn't have the best results. It's pretty easy to make special jewels on this level, but sometimes hard to get them together or "aim" them where you need. Guess that's nothing new, lol! Waiting for energy again, to see what 209's all about. Another moves level--yay! :D

Still back here in the boneyard,lol. Been stuck on 208 a couple days. I see you have been moving right along :-)

hiwindwardskies
12-18-13, 01:46 PM
Help! I'm so jealous of you who had 5 minutes and only 16 levels on 207- I'm stuck! I have 2:15 on the clock and 19 levels and it's just impossible. I can dig 12 levels just fine and run out of time. The problem is when you combine a diamond and a blaster, it takes one second each time a blaster explodes, and then you have to wait for all the new jewels to fall before it scrolls the screen down so I'm losing time. Combining a blaster and bomb seems to clear the screen and scroll quickest, but this is just ridiculous! I know I don't suck- my score for 205 is 497,150 and for 206 is 524,350. I thought 191 was hard (and lucked into passing that after 3 days- got a jewel shuffle and blaster+bomb combo at the bottom) but this may be the end of my playing :(

Phaedrakiki
12-19-13, 10:04 PM
Help! I'm so jealous of you who had 5 minutes and only 16 levels on 207- I'm stuck! I have 2:15 on the clock and 19 levels and it's just impossible. I can dig 12 levels just fine and run out of time. The problem is when you combine a diamond and a blaster, (...) you have to wait for all the new jewels to fall before it scrolls the screen down so I'm losing time. (...) this may be the end of my playing :(

I was surprised to see they added meters to dig, while reducing the time--on a level that players were already complaining about! (timer too short, needed more time.) I checked mine, to see if it was the same (& yes, I have 19 meters in 2:15.) Then, I noticed that they also reduced the number of colors on this level to 4--it had 5 colors in play when there were 16 meters & 4 - 5 min. They probably thought the 4 colors would make it much easier to make special jewels & combos, so they made other aspects more difficult. Sounds like they went too far, though!

As you've found, diamond + blaster doesn't work so well on super-tight timed levels. Blaster + bombs are the best for clearing digging levels fast (make sure to swipe down or in the direction you want the blast to go. You want to get the full 3-wide blast to work best for you!) Swapping 2 diamonds, if you're lucky enough to get them, will clear all the super dirt (& most everything else) onscreen. However, solo diamonds or diamond + bomb is only helpful for regular dirt--they're pretty ineffective on super dirt. Diamonds can still help you though, detonating blasters or bombs you've placed, etc.

I hope they take another look at level 207 and add some time for you. Good luck!

Tiffany2102
12-20-13, 04:07 PM
The timer on this level for me is only 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Not the time showing above of more than 5 minutes. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Phaedrakiki
12-21-13, 04:43 PM
Not sure what level you're talking about(?) :confused: If it's 207, the previous comments (pg. 4 & maybe 3) show that the level has changed. They do that from time to time. (No fun when it's not in your favor!) If you're talking about another level, let us know (someone can check & verify they have the same.) But regardless, just keep up with current updates on your device and for the game, and that should give you the intended (though not always what we want) game times/moves, etc. :D

Tiffany2102
12-21-13, 04:57 PM
It is level 207 - so is the time correct at 2:15? The challenge is to pass it in 150 seconds yet the time allowed is only 135 seconds. I tried re-installing the game but it is still showing the shorter time. Re-installing should have added any updates. Still think there is a problem with level 207. Please advise. Thanks

Phaedrakiki
12-25-13, 12:29 PM
Sometimes when they change the time/moves on a level, they forget to change the challenge (I've seen a few instances of this.) The good news is, once you pass the level--you'll automatically pass the challenge ;)! A dev or mod will eventually take notice of this and the challenge should get fixed. But you can always add it to the Bugs & Issues section if it's bothering you...
Best of luck! :)

jetmary
12-28-13, 02:42 AM
207 seems impossible and disproportionately difficult probably me out of the game shame I've really enjoyed it

Ejenu
12-28-13, 04:51 AM
207 with only 2:15 minutes is ridiculous. I have spent at least 100 tries on this level, got maximum 16/19 meters. It is impossible! If they don't increase the time limit i must admit this is the end for me too, although i've been enjoying the game.

Tiffany2102
12-28-13, 09:35 AM
Think it's the end for me too. 16 out of 19 is my max too and it has just become frustrating. At one point this level used to be 5:08 minutes. That amount of time seems reasonable. Why the change? Just wondering.

cocoapeipei
12-28-13, 12:23 PM
2:15 on level 207 for me as well. It's mission impossible. Been stuck for more than two weeks. Not fun anymore.

jetmary
12-28-13, 02:53 PM
Well best I've done is 14/19. I've emailed TeamLava so we'll see if they come up with any improvement !! Good luck to you all!

Phaedrakiki
12-29-13, 04:55 PM
(...)this level used to be 5:08 minutes. (...)Why the change? Just wondering.

I think they try to keep the times on the levels pretty short. As I mentioned in my previous comment --

I was surprised to see they added meters to dig, while reducing the time--on a level that players were already complaining about! (...) Then, I noticed that they also reduced the number of colors on this level to 4--it had 5 colors in play when there were 16 meters & 4 - 5 min. They probably thought the 4 colors would make it much easier to make special jewels & combos, so they made other aspects more difficult. Sounds like they went too far, though!
(...) I hope they take another look at level 207 and add some time for you. Good luck!

There were complaints about the level, so instead of making it 7 minutes or something, they reduced the number of jewel colors in the level. They must've tested it, and then it was too easy (so they added more meters or something.) Anyway, it's obviously still not working. Hope they add some time for you guys lickety-split!

Ejenu
12-30-13, 02:57 AM
Unpassable!

Ejenu
12-31-13, 05:05 AM
I passed buying 30 seconds extra - 66 gold and i got 2 stars in 2:45 seconds.

Patricio_443
12-31-13, 06:53 AM
Not at all, I have only 2:15 and it is impossible to dig more than 12 meters. Any help?

Patricio_443
12-31-13, 06:54 AM
I should buy gold?

Tiffany2102
12-31-13, 10:32 AM
Thanks for contacting TeamLava and hope they listen to the complaints. The changes they made already about reducing the number of jewel colours from 5 to 4 and increasing the meters still does not work. Will delete this soon if changes not made.--- after trying again numerous times this game is now done and GONE! Impossible and not fun any more.

RachC81
12-31-13, 06:19 PM
Level 207 is absolute BS! Its not possible to pass it with just over 2 minutes on the clock!! And its not just me, we have a large group of friends and we all enjoy playing it but we are all stuck at this level!! Bring back the 5:08 clock or people will just delete!! For such a good game teamlava just keep f-ing it up!! Take away the achievement thing because that doesnt work, the game just takes the gold back and it also takes the free life refills when you win that! Fix it up teamlava!!

Tiffany2102
01-01-14, 12:31 AM
Level 207 is absolute BS! Its not possible to pass it with just over 2 minutes on the clock!! And its not just me, we have a large group of friends and we all enjoy playing it but we are all stuck at this level!! Bring back the 5:08 clock or people will just delete!! For such a good game teamlava just keep f-ing it up!! Take away the achievement thing because that doesnt work, the game just takes the gold back and it also takes the free life refills when you win that! Fix it up teamlava!!
totally agree and I am done with this game

Phaedrakiki
01-02-14, 02:05 PM
I'm on level 481 at the moment, and I'd like to think I've gotten a lot faster (at least for me, lol) at timed levels. Decided to use a couple energies and try level 207 again. You guys are right--the time setting is pretty ridiculous. I didn't get close on either of my attempts...I agree they should add more time here. Mods, please get word to the developers about this (and the other levels being complained about in recent posts!) Jewel Mania is such a great game. It's so much fun, but not when the level has unrealistic goals, and you're stuck for too long! :mad: It would be a shame to see players delete such an awesome game over this...

Btw...on levels with only 4 jewel colors, you generally get a surplus of special jewels. So you have to be careful, & make good decisions with your combinations. When time is short, you usually have to avoid diamond + blaster, since it wastes too much time detonating the blasters. And diamond + bomb doesn't work against the super dirt--only jewels, regular dirt, glass, etc. But if you get 2 diamonds next to each other, swapping them will clear all the dirt onscreen--a great move for this level if you get lucky. And of course, diamonds are good for activating blasters or bombs that are placed in good spots. Blaster + bomb is the best combo for digging super dirt (on timed levels.) Blaster + blaster or bomb + bomb works well, too (of course.)

Good luck, everyone. Hope they fix this soon!

Tiffany2102
01-03-14, 11:29 AM
I finally passed after spending 99 gold. Level is still BS - great game but they really do need to increase the time on this one. Downloaded the silly dots game to get my gold back - and that one is now gone as it was too boring

Phaedrakiki
01-20-14, 10:17 PM
Looks like they put Level 207 back to the way it was (almost.) It now has 5 colors again, and the timer's been raised to 4:45 (less than the OP had, but 30 seconds more than I did.) Players were complaining about this level in the JM | Bugs & Issues section of the forum, as well (see thread here (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?63458-Level-207-time-limit).) I hope the changes they made are enough to help everyone! Good luck!

koetsub
03-23-14, 09:58 AM
Whoever thought up super dirt is insane; it's brilliant! I really enjoyed Level 205; it's much more interesting playing moves levels where strategy counts rather than time.

Even at 4:45, Level 207 is incredibly difficult. I have not managed to dig past 10/16, and this is with about 30 or more lives.

On one occasion in Level 207 after the timer ended I accidentally hit "Buy 15 sec for 33 gold" (I have actually done this more than once), and it was bye bye gold. I wish TL would put an "Are you sure?" prompt there. I hate to use up gold accidentally.

koetsub
03-24-14, 05:52 PM
Now with well over 50 attempts, I'm convinced that Level 207 is not doable. I know that TL made a lot of adjustments to it, including increasing the number of meters you have to dig, from posts above. I'm going to give it a few more days, then quit the game if I can't pass it, as I'm really frustrated- I want to get to new levels or quit.

Phaedrakiki
03-26-14, 02:49 PM
Hi, 207 is crazy-tough, huh? They've actually put it back to what it was when I originally played it (comment #14,) except it has 30 seconds more on the timer. Back then, it took me a couple days before I hit that "super-lucky" level where all my blasters, bombs--and especially blaster + bomb combos--fell into place. I just played it again, and it is passable. It's definitely not easy, though. )I'm like you, in that I appreciate the moves levels more, since you can take your time & strategize.) Good luck to you! :)

koetsub
03-26-14, 04:20 PM
Wow! You can so casually step into it and complete the level that's been dogging me for a long time! But then, I'm a mere mortal compared to the goddess of Jewel Mania!

After reading your post I went back and tried it again.....10 dirt levels :(

koetsub
03-27-14, 05:39 PM
THE BEAST IS DEAD!!!

My wife and I made a concerted effort together, with me focussing on the bottom. We got to 13/16, but with a horizontal blaster on the bottom level. Hating to let it go as it was the farthest we had got, we bought 15 seconds for 33 bars of solid gold. We just happened to trigger that bottom blaster, and the level was history! With THREE stars!!!

Now I can get on with the rest.

Earlier today I got to only 6 meters of dirt, even though at one point the CEO of Team Lava made an appearance, madder than hell, when I had two glistening diamonds cozying up together next to each other, and I swapped them, with the expected explosion. Guess he doesn't like his diamonds to get too friendly!

Phaedrakiki
03-28-14, 01:35 AM
Lol! Congrats to you (& your wife!) on slaughtering that beast of a level. It is a tough one--had me pretty frustrated when I couldn't beat it. So cool how 2 diamonds work on super dirt (I was thrilled to discover that, cuz otherwise diamonds aren't that effective on it. Well, diamond + blaster's awesome, but not on timed level!)

So happy for you--time to celebrate! (Who cares what Gramps/TL CEO thinks?) ;)

koetsub
03-28-14, 05:40 AM
Thanks PK!

I got through 208 in two attempts. 209 has its challenges, but at least I don't have to scramble!

It's proving to be difficult to get bomb/blaster combos in 209. I'm hoping that in the "No more moves" rearrangement I get a vertical blaster in the left window. I can dream.......