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OpeningCeremony
06-03-13, 12:33 AM
New feature on this island!! Restricted Jewels!!

Level 229... glass moves level with restricted jewels

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/a4e35c3081168b3898d2975bfc079d3b_zps4f43b95d.jpg

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/06d27284816af90dbaeb191909fca44a_zps7b53b642.jpg

ok this board has been used before (the same shape and style), but this time there are restricted jewels. there is a new boost offered with this new feature and it "releases a jewel from its restricted state!"

what can release a restricted jewel?

blaster
bomb
diamond
special combos
good ol' fashioned matching


the restricted jewel won't even move to make a match of its own colors, so you have to move the jewels around it to make the match with the restricted jewel. i had one energy left to try it and my device ran out of batteries in the middle of my game :mad: so i probably won't try again until the morning. i foresee these restricted jewels becoming a pain, but so far they're better than stone jewels and doom jewels :)

Phaedrakiki
06-03-13, 12:50 AM
Cool & interesting!

OpeningCeremony
06-03-13, 10:26 AM
Level 230... timed fire level with restricted jewels and crates

http://i39.tinypic.com/pm5xk.png

hmm somehow my gold total went from 25 to 5. the new boost that releases one restricted jewel happens to cost 20 gold (before you start the level). i think i might've accidentally clicked on it before i started one of my games?? :confused: sigh oh well. i didn't even notice i had a boost though, but i can't figure out how else i lost 20 gold.

anyway here is level 230 and there is a border of restricted jewels on top of a row of crates. this makes it very difficult to break through the crates to get to the fire. even if you did a blaster + bomb combo right on top of the restricted jewels it'd be too high to get all the fire. so you have to find a way to release as many restricted jewels to get to the fire. you can make vertical blasters in the meantime to hit the crates, but so far it's pretty tough to release these restricted jewels. i've only tried this level once or twice and it's pretty hard since there's only 1:30 on the clock. maybe i'll get a kinder board in a bit :)

OpeningCeremony
06-06-13, 08:25 PM
Level 231... digging moves level with restricted jewels and super dirt and white blocks

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/08090a24-b319-4589-b524-c1010035b9f6_zpsbeb50aa7.jpg
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http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/bef462ff-200b-4d0b-982b-afd79caba9a9_zps7e16ad25.jpg

if you can make special jewels, that is a more effective move than just making a match with a restricted jewel. because a blaster/bomb/diamond can not only dig through the dirt, but can also release the restricted jewel. also don't forget you need to use special jewels to dig through the super dirt. at least by the time you get to the bottom, the dirt isn't super dirt near the goal line. i used a couple blasters to take care of the super dirt. this level took me a couple tries :)


and back to level 230... that one really gave me a hard time because of the bottom row of the board. the flames in the corners were pretty isolated so it was tough to either make a match near it or make special jewels close by. so the challenge was not so much releasing the restricted jewels, but once you finally get rid of the crates... you don't get too many opportunities to make special jewels to help you put out the flames. so yea i was stuck on this one for a couple days.

OpeningCeremony
06-06-13, 08:40 PM
Level 232... timed glass level with restricted jewels


http://i39.tinypic.com/2qxryq0.png

i only had one energy to try this but my first try wasn't very successful because i was trying to get used to the board. so the main targets are releasing the restricted jewels and also there is a left and right column to the sides that are blocked off with a wall. these areas should also probably be focal points since it won't be as easy to make matches there. i didn't really make many special jewels on my first go-round, but i can't wait to try again. level seems decently fun, and it's a nice relief from the previous fire level phew! OH also there are portals, the green light is on the bottom in the corners and the red light is on top in the middle columns.

Phaedrakiki
06-06-13, 10:53 PM
Wow, those restricted jewels make for some cool-looking boards! Especially 231, looks awesome! Congrats on 230, know that gave you a tough time... Hurray for you!!! :D

OpeningCeremony
06-07-13, 07:10 PM
Level 233... digging moves level with restricted jewels and super dirt


http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/2c41561f-c61f-40fc-8943-d9f83a8d0443_zpsd0b85075.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/02014584-fe0e-4aee-bed4-9219b7e80ca0_zps4465e989.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/1e6bbac1-1d46-4d41-8e83-c2516895edf4_zpsb579008d.jpg

This level is pretty straight forward digging but you need to make lots of special jewels: bombs and blasters. i focused on making special jewels since those will release the restricted jewels. but if that wasn't an option, then i'd try to release the restricted for more board flexibility. there was a point that i was just doing bomb + blaster combos and it left some restricted jewels hanging, but the board moved down anyways. took me a couple tries :) but the round i passed i ended up having a lot of extra moves to dig down down down (no china in sight tho ;) )

OpeningCeremony
06-07-13, 07:27 PM
Level 234... timed digging level with a checkerboard of everything!!

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/4cd292e2-259b-4bba-a984-7761669d6905_zps653023c1.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/06309217-92a8-44a9-8ccc-590d0ceebf98_zps586440b5.jpg
http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r738/aileeniweeni/9ad6cb7c-efd9-47c6-8bd1-d32c89114ac3_zps12395307.jpg

embedded in the dirt are checkerboard layers of white blocks, then black jewels, then 4 snakes, then restricted jewels, then crates, and then finally super dirt. i only played this a couple times, but i got held up around the snakes and i can't even remember if i got close to the bottom or not. but special jewels will be your best friend in this level.

finnth12
07-04-13, 07:07 AM
I'm on 229... Yay...:)

Phaedrakiki
07-04-13, 11:21 AM
Congrats! Enjoying restricted jewels? :p

finnth12
07-05-13, 04:01 PM
Congrats! Enjoying restricted jewels? :p

As a matter of fact, I do, lol. It's kind of challenging. I passed 229. Now is on 230 the timed level. :)

Phaedrakiki
07-05-13, 04:30 PM
Level 229: 56 glass in 45 moves (All 6 JC's used.) This one took me 2 tries...but really fun. Only got 1 star, so I'll go back to get more. (But I was too eager to keep moving to do it right then, lol!) Went on a bit of a lucky tear last night, so I don't remember all the details of my rounds. I did make some quick notes I in this box so I wouldn't forget things...weird, huh? All I remember about this one is focusing on clearing the restricteds however I could, and then making lots of special jewels. Then I tried to combo them to clear all the glass...(duh, basic strategy, lol!)

So far I really like the restricted jewels. Was happy to find you can still blast them (unlike stone jewels, lol!) In fact, they're a lot like snakes--you can clear them with special jewels (diamonds, bombs, etc.) They're both "stuck" in the same spot on the board, too. But the difference is the snakes disappear when matched/blasted (etc.,) while the restricteds become regular jewels when released. Aileeniweenie/OpeningCeremony left a good post showing the ways to clear the restricted jewels (#1, this thread.)

Phaedrakiki
07-05-13, 04:35 PM
Glad you're enjoying the restricted jewels, finnth12. Me, too! They definitely can be challenging. I got really lucky last night and passed 229 - 231. Maybe all the firework-excitement gave me some extra energy, or fed my mojo, lol! I'm stuck on 232 now, though, and it's giving me a hard time... Another timed one, of course! 8~/

Phaedrakiki
07-05-13, 04:51 PM
Level 230: 12 fire in 2:10 (6JC.) Looks like they added :40 (from photo in prev post,) thank goodness! I got really lucky on this one. I cleared the restricted jewels as quickly as I could, then busted through the crates just enough for a blaster & bomb to fall through. Swapped 'em, and tah-dah! Couldn't believe it! :D BTW, on both tries (and another quick look I took, then backed out of the level,) the restricted jewels are always in the same color order (red, purple, blue, green, aqua, red, purple, blue.) Doesn't really matter unless you get stuck there...then it might help cuz you'll know which color jewels you need...and where. (It's always hard with a new feature, anyway...training your eye on what to look for!)

Phaedrakiki
07-05-13, 05:39 PM
Level 231: Dig 14 meters in 70 moves (5JC.) This one was really fun, and I passed on my first try. Another lucky board for me...I was able to detonate blaster + bomb several times in key areas, like right above super dirt and restricted jewel patches. I think I also combo'd a diamond & blaster. Fun level!

Level 232: 56 glass in 2:05 (6JC.) Been working on this since last night. I think the tough part on this is just getting used to all the restricted jewels. My eye/brain's not used to working with them, so I keep getting confused about what I'm looking for, lol! I got pretty close on one of my first rounds, but haven't done that again since (going in wrong direction again, lol.) I think as I get used to seeing the restricted jewels, it'll get a little easier and I can move faster... Hope so, anyway! ;) C'mon lucky streak--come back to meeeeee.....

Changes: They added 15 moves to 231 & :20 to 232 since the photos posted earlier in this thread...

finnth12
07-05-13, 08:56 PM
Finish level 230 with 1 minutes left, lol.
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o763/finnth12/1c3514735677f9b9d952afbc1d771b82_zpse7032dff.jpg

I got bomb and blaster, brought it to the bottom and swapped it. Lol.

finnth12
07-05-13, 08:58 PM
Level 231 wasn't hard.
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o763/finnth12/98794f2b5807095022132e469c0e4d09_zpse921c16c.jpg

I even got the gold for 3 stars ��
http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o763/finnth12/f3a0d614a8a56492b20dc2ec2b66c10d_zpse8afaf4f.jpg

Phaedrakiki
07-06-13, 12:53 AM
Whew, finally passed 232! Had some restricted jewels "match themselves"...and also did a diamond + blaster combo. Was swiping like a madwoman to get the last glass tiles, and finally did with about 15 seconds to spare. Only got one star, but won't be going back for more soon (although this level was more fun than most--unlike dreaded fire and/or doom jewel, lol!)

Level 233: Dig 9 meters in 60 moves (5JC.) Changed from 55 moves, shown in earlier post photo. Tried it once, and it seemed pretty difficult. Couldn't even get halfway thru. As soon as I have more energy, will hopefully get better luck in getting good combos (blaster + bomb & diamond + blaster.)

Phaedrakiki
07-06-13, 01:36 AM
Got my wish--had a LOT more luck in my next round on 233. Passed it with a couple diamond + blaster combos as well as 2 blaster + bomb. Was able to dig well beyond the goal (had 19 extra moves or something...) Lucky board! :D

Level 234: Dig 13 meters in 3:20 (5JC.) Time was increased...3:00 shown in earlier post photo (yay, need all I can get!) ;) This checkerboard-patterned board looks very cool, but it's not easy! I thought I was moving pretty quickly when I tried it, but only made it as far as the crates. Ugh, have a feeling this one will trip me up for awhile. Gonna try it one more time, then off to bed. G'night and good luck! ;)

Phaedrakiki
07-06-13, 02:06 PM
Finish level 230 (...)


Level 231 wasn't hard. (...)

Congratulations, finnth12! :) Good luck on 232--unless you've already moved on, lol! That one took me awhile. Now I'm stuck on 234. Made it about 3/4 of the way my first try, but can't even get that far since. Ugh!

Phaedrakiki
07-07-13, 01:15 AM
I think the restricted jewels kinda look like rhinestones--maybe I'll call them that instead of "restricteds", what d'ya think? The only problem I foresee is no one will know what the heck I'm talking about--lol! Uh, hmm...anyway, you need a ton of combos to pass 234. Blaster + bomb combo's best cuz it detonates fast. Diamonds are also great...esp for quickly ****ing snakes. I got lucky having 3 same-color snakes & 2 diamonds--which took care of the snake area fast. They don't give you nearly enough time for this level. I had to press the "extra time" button at the end--it was the only time I'd been close enough to make extra seconds count. I'd like to increase my score on this one (and pass "for real.") So if they add to the timer, I hope someone notes it in this thread. With more time on the clock, I'd love to come back for more stars!

Now I'm off to Sentient Stones (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?53042-Sentient-Stones-Levels-235-240) island...G'bye, Tentacle Tunnel!

finnth12
07-08-13, 07:29 PM
Congratulations, finnth12! :) Good luck on 232--unless you've already moved on, lol! That one took me awhile. Now I'm stuck on 234. Made it about 3/4 of the way my first try, but can't even get that far since. Ugh!

Thanks, I passed 232, 233 with 3 stars. And 234 only got 2 stars. Lol. Diamond and blaster and bomb were very useful on this level.

finnth12
07-08-13, 07:31 PM
Now I'm off to Sentient Stones (http://forums.storm8.com/showthread.php?53042-Sentient-Stones-Levels-235-240) island...G'bye, Tentacle Tunnel![/QUOTE]


Congrats! I passed 234 with 2 stars, but that's okay. Lol.

tmpet3891
11-18-13, 06:42 PM
Loving restricted jewels, but wow!! These levels are getting tricky!

Phaedrakiki
11-21-13, 02:57 PM
Yeah, TL sure knows how to add the difficulty! (I'm on level 450-something, and I'm spending at least 2 days on each level now.) It's not always "perfect" (some levels are too hard, etc.) But it makes sense, and your s****s improve, too. It's fun to go back and play some of the earlier levels (to get 3 stars,) cuz you find you're better at them. You spot the special jewel patterns more easily, and can predict where jewels will land to a certain extent. There are some levels that are pretty much all luck, though. Your s****s don't matter much on those, lol! ;)

amyboutiquenz
12-23-13, 02:33 PM
Why the time limit on my game for level 234 is 1:30? And your one is 3:00?? Is there a bug?

Phaedrakiki
12-25-13, 11:52 AM
Why the time limit on my game for level 234 is 1:30? And your one is 3:00?? Is there a bug?

They often make changes to the time/moves offered on levels to get just the right amount of challenge they want the level to have. Occasionally, they change other aspects to the level, such as obstacles, number of jewel colors, etc. Looks like they did both here. They lowered the time to 1:30 (I have that now, too,) which increases difficulty. They also lowered the # of colors used to 4 (it had 5 colors when I played; time was 3 min.) So it's not a bug.

Best of luck to you, and Happy Holidays!

Smileystella
12-28-13, 07:23 PM
I play on my iPhone 4S and I only am given 1:30 to complete level 234 and not 3:00 like the image shows. What gives?!

Phaedrakiki
12-29-13, 04:22 PM
I play on my iPhone 4S and I only am given 1:30 to complete level 234 and not 3:00 like the image shows. What gives?!
Did you see my comment right above yours?