A simple yet amazing puzzle map designed to melt your brain (not literally(but close)). Lots of twisted illogical yet real stuff and amazing (and fun) auto reset so you can finish the map... twice... or more!
>◯ THE ZONE - 1.8 (★) (❤)
The zone is fantastic. I cannot stress that enough. It is a clear Code-tribute type map with non-Euclidean ties and vague puzzles were the puzzle is just finding out what to do, and they are all never before seen (to me at least). And I LOVE that. It's the right type of puzzle map for me so remember as you read this review that the things I say are small underlying problems because the map is a great adventure and map the explore through. I'll try not to spoil too much.The map features ingenious puzzles that are well designed and thought out. They are of perfect length so that you're never bored or frustrated, and the CTM style really helps with this, providing a great reward. However, this doesn't last forever. Toward the end of the map the puzzles become a bit more frustrating and the boss battle encompasses the problem entirely. It's just to cryptic. Twice I had to look up an LP.The map looks fine. Nothing special. A few very nice mysterious areas, the opening in particular, but the standard quartz rooms with a few details. The hub is nice, and the map features great use of the particle command. A few small bugs, long wait between tp's etc.
To Taikeb0:
Please improve your map's post. It's a great map that deserves more recognition. Your not going to get that with this picture-less, poorly formatted post. THE JUDGES SCORES ARE IN
Difficulty: 2: Difficulty curve spikes. Once you have made the link it can quickly be completed.Creativity: 3: Never before seen ideas. Well used game mechanics.Looks: 2: Interesting areas are created. A fair amount of detail.Length: 2: Would end at a great time, but extended due to difficulty spike. Bonuses:Map becomes a personal favorite.
Redstone is very well crafted. 11/12 - Excellent PLAYNOTES
Interesting opening.
Creative?
Nvm.
I think I missed something. Went straight to buttons in circular wool room.
Purple Area:
Am I doing this by clicking or..?
PURPLE WOOL
Nice particle effects.
I like the monument.
Button gone.
Red Area:
This is interesting...
Go backwards?
Go backwards!
What on Earth?
Ahk! A drop!
Jump boost, I see.
So obsid. means bad then.
I love this puzzle.
RED WOOL!
Nice particle for the coal door.
And it goes back there, ahhh. Very nice.
Grey Area:
A mysterious ticking noise.
Empty dropper?
Put shears in dropper!
Yes!
What is the point in the platform if there are ladders at the other end?
Very clever.
This is a little frustrating - jittery platform, slowness II.
A clock!
And my shears!
No my clock is gone!
GREY WOOL
Orange Wool:
Short & pleseant maze.
Bye shears.
Nice simple puzzle.
My shears!
Very well designed map.
I'm stuck.
ORANGE WOOL
And we're back.
Blue Area:
A reflection!
I just got the wool.
I don't understand.
Is it a spot the difference? That seems a little tedious.
Wait is this a pattern?
I'm sorry this is boring.
Wait wtf?
WHAT?
WHAT WAS THE POINT IN THAT ROOM? THE PUZZLE IS TO JUST TURN AROUND?
BLUE WOOL
Green Area:
Cool start.
Just parkour?
Had to cheat. Sorry
Nice segway.
A code puzzle.
I don't get it. Is it the sounds?
The sounds aren't even consistant.
No hints on the wall.
WHAT DID I EVEN DO?
Interesting tunnel.
SLIME!
GREEN WOOL
Yellow Area:
What? That's it?
YELLOW WOOL (somehow)
Brown Area:
A new environment.
A block popped-up.
Am I just going around 9 times.
?
Oh it's a non-euclideon thing. How does that help?
Oh I can fall through now.
I DID IT!
BROWN WOOL
Final Area?:
Nice effects.
That is a difficult to read message.
What am I meant to be doing?
Server colors thing?
Nope.
I'm bored now. What is going on?
Had to look up an LP.
The only LP is missing that part.
/gamemode 3 shows a similair room above. Is there meant to be a tele.
I'll just /gm 3 up.
Oh which ending to choose?
I feel like the quick ending is death.
WTF IS HAPPENING?
I got them all the same color?
Hit fireballs into portals?
Blue teleporters?
Make them purple (purple center).
THESE TELEPORTS ARE SO STUPID
That fireball worked.
This color switched should not be random, it is frustrating.
They're all purple.
They went red and reset. GOOD GAME.
What if I break the wool and escape?
Nope, useless.
I wish I'd taken the other path.
Sooo, I've hit the fireballs in and it's exploded a few times now. No indication of progress.
Looking up an LP.
I've just got to keep making it purple?
Now it is orange.
Am I just doing this forever?
I DID IT!
A trick from the code.
How did you make it pulse?
It's getting very bright.
...
I'm not sure if this is the end...?
Yeah it just restarts I think.
I wonder if there is a secret if you beat it multiple times.
I'm going to /gamemode 3 to the short ending.
So it just loops.
END OF MAP
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That was nice.. personal fav... nice.
Can't belive a map built just for commandblock practice can be that good..
Description: The Zone is designed to melt your brain. That's it. That is all you need to know.
Review: Great Map! Really enjoyed it, although few bugs. Like when in your mazes when you teleport, you can sometimes see the command blocks during the teleport. Although this probably can't be avoided, this does kind of ruin the point of the 'Magic Maze'. Very challenging though, and I like that! I love puzzles, and this one was no exception. Great map, those were the ONLY issues I found! Your in for a very high score!!
Description: The Zone is designed to melt your brain. That's it. That is all you need to know.
Review: Great Map! Really enjoyed it, although few bugs. Like when in your mazes when you teleport, you can sometimes see the command blocks during the teleport. Although this probably can't be avoided, this does kind of ruin the point of the 'Magic Maze'. Very challenging though, and I like that! I love puzzles, and this one was no exception. Great map, those were the ONLY issues I found! Your in for a very high score!!
And finally, THE SCORE!!
17/20!!!!!
Fun: 5/5
Creativity: 5/5
Graphics: 3/5
Gameplay: 4/5
thanks, sorry for late replying to this... 17/20, first map.. nice! thanks for playing "The Zone"!!
After lots of consideration on the boss battle, The difficulty has been toned down a bit... I want it to be more fun and not frustrating, so yeah, enjoy!
The clock it you get all 8 wool was broken, so I was stuck, fixed itzelf. and continued. but the map looks good. A bit to short if you ask me. Im use to bigger maps. but this one looks good
The clock it you get all 8 wool was broken, so I was stuck, fixed itzelf. and continued. but the map looks good. A bit to short if you ask me. Im use to bigger maps. but this one looks good
Thanks for playing.. the clock was broken? didn't see that coming.. thanks for pointing that out, I'll check the map to see what happened.. again, thanks for playing..
Thanks for playing.. the clock was broken? didn't see that coming.. thanks for pointing that out, I'll check the map to see what happened.. again, thanks for playing..
the clock wasn't running, I got in creative, removed the redstone blocks and replaced them, than the redstone blocks keeps replacing itzelf again, and the clock was working again. I dont know why this stuff always happens with me, but luckely I now how to fix it xD
the clock wasn't running, I got in creative, removed the redstone blocks and replaced them, than the redstone blocks keeps replacing itzelf again, and the clock was working again. I dont know why this stuff always happens with me, but luckely I now how to fix it xD
Well, the clock probably got unloaded, i've added a hopper clock to replace it automatically in the new version.. In case this happened again..
A simple yet amazing puzzle map designed to melt your brain (not literally(but close)). Lots of twisted illogical yet real stuff and amazing (and fun) auto reset so you can finish the map... twice... or more!
And with one unique and epic boss battle!
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For 1.8---1.8.5 and singleplayer only
WARNING: this map is not compatible with minecraft 1.8.6
if you're making LP of this, make sure you put the link to this forum or else, your map won't work... somehow...
and also post your LP here in the forum to share the fun and all the work of the randomizers!!
anyway, enjoy!!!
Download here:
https://www.mediafire.com/?303t6chywqyylgj
First episode of my playthrough:
some bugs fixed... sorry for those. If you want to update the map and keep what you have before... hope you remember how you did it.. sorry..
Enjoyed your suffering there... lol, sorry for that hole which i forgot to cover and the yellow puzzle.. anyway, thaks for playing.
Thanks for playing
No worries, I fixed the yellow wool part later on, worked out fine that time It otherwise doesn't seem too buggy at all.
Had a bit of an issue at the end, sent you a pm
Ready? Set? REVIEW!
Minecraft Game Review
Map: The Zone
Author: Taikeb0
Version: 1.8.X
Description: The Zone is designed to melt your brain. That's it. That is all you need to know.
Review: Great Map! Really enjoyed it, although few bugs. Like when in your mazes when you teleport, you can sometimes see the command blocks during the teleport. Although this probably can't be avoided, this does kind of ruin the point of the 'Magic Maze'. Very challenging though, and I like that! I love puzzles, and this one was no exception. Great map, those were the ONLY issues I found! Your in for a very high score!!
And finally, THE SCORE!!
17/20!!!!!
Fun: 5/5
Creativity: 5/5
Graphics: 3/5
Gameplay: 4/5
thanks, sorry for late replying to this... 17/20, first map.. nice! thanks for playing "The Zone"!!
HEY steve I know U <--- a little hint o who am i
After lots of consideration on the boss battle, The difficulty has been toned down a bit... I want it to be more fun and not frustrating, so yeah, enjoy!
ThE Sequel/prequel is coming... noT SUre when But it is coming... Just quitE a lot more to Come...
-Taikeb0
queued for review
Really cool, I'm writing an article about it for my french buddies and I'll upload my first try. (god dammit, fu**ing lime wool ...)
Nice job !
" When I eat, it is the food that is scared "
-Ron Swanson, my Hero <3-
Great ! thanks for playing !
The clock it you get all 8 wool was broken, so I was stuck, fixed itzelf. and continued. but the map looks good. A bit to short if you ask me. Im use to bigger maps. but this one looks good
Thanks for playing.. the clock was broken? didn't see that coming.. thanks for pointing that out, I'll check the map to see what happened.. again, thanks for playing..
the clock wasn't running, I got in creative, removed the redstone blocks and replaced them, than the redstone blocks keeps replacing itzelf again, and the clock was working again. I dont know why this stuff always happens with me, but luckely I now how to fix it xD
Well, the clock probably got unloaded, i've added a hopper clock to replace it automatically in the new version.. In case this happened again..