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The Lounge at the End of the Universe => Gallimaufry => Topic started by: birdless on July 30, 2008, 03:57:10 PM

Title: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: birdless on July 30, 2008, 03:57:10 PM
Have fun. (http://fantasticcontraption.com/) :D

Someone figured out to make a catapult...
http://fantasticcontraption.com/?designId=140790

One of my own solutions that i kinda accidentally stumbled onto:
http://fantasticcontraption.com/?designId=141339
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: wintermute on July 30, 2008, 05:07:50 PM
Well, there goes my productivity....

It's early days, but I quite like this one I did: http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=143565
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: birdless on July 30, 2008, 05:40:05 PM
I'm still working on 13. :-\
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Ocicat on July 31, 2008, 08:34:41 PM
I'm still working on 13. :-\

You and me both... you and me both.

Maybe if I were to make some kind of rail-gun... hum...
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: deflective on July 31, 2008, 08:43:30 PM
i misread the title as fantastic contraceptions and my imagination was going all over the place.
now i feel an odd mix of relief and disappointment. =/
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on July 31, 2008, 11:14:13 PM
Just got to "Tube".  My tools don't include an anti-grav gun, so it'll be interesting.  I have a couple of ideas.  I'll try them tomorrow.

Birdless, I'm flipping you what you're missing.  I didn't need another form of crack.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Ocicat on July 31, 2008, 11:41:54 PM
I'm still not past the "Big Ball" level, but I looked at the Tube.  I managed to make it so my creations don't fall... but I can't get them to climb the walls, either.

If I knew how to build a catapult, I could probably solve that one.  For that matter, I could probably use a catapult for the Ball level. 
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: birdless on August 01, 2008, 01:58:52 AM
i misread the title as fantastic contraceptions and my imagination was going all over the place.
now i feel an odd mix of relief and disappointment. =/
Laughed out LOUD! :D

Just got to "Tube".  My tools don't include an anti-grav gun, so it'll be interesting.  I have a couple of ideas.  I'll try them tomorrow.

Birdless, I'm flipping you what you're missing.  I didn't need another form of crack.
Laughed out loud, again! Love that i can share my addictions.

I'm still not past the "Big Ball" level, but I looked at the Tube.  I managed to make it so my creations don't fall... but I can't get them to climb the walls, either.

If I knew how to build a catapult, I could probably solve that one.  For that matter, I could probably use a catapult for the Ball level. 
That darn catapult is a work of art that i haven't been able to master, either. I did finally get past Level 13 though:
http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=167123
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Ocicat on August 01, 2008, 02:15:00 AM
I don't have the full version, so I don't think I can see the stuff behind your links.  Haven't seen the catapult.

Did get past 13 too... Made a little car that got launched at high speed off a big tredmill contraption, and got there before the ball fell.  Barely.  After much tweaking.

Then watched other's solutions, and saw that you could just roll the ball out of the way.  Well, sure, if you want to go the simple way...
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: birdless on August 01, 2008, 02:16:41 AM
Sometimes the links are squirrely. Try it a few times. It should get you through eventually. I've had that "full version" error happen to me, too, on my own links.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on August 01, 2008, 09:20:48 PM
Done.

Fun, but not too strenuous.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on August 05, 2008, 05:55:26 PM
OK, it's a lot of fun to go back and see how clever you can get.  Quite addictive, too.  Managed to get my wife hooked also.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Heradel on August 05, 2008, 06:05:09 PM
I'm still stuck on the Awash stage, I can never quite manage to get a good system together for pushing those balls up and behind. Arg.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: MacArthurBug on August 05, 2008, 08:30:00 PM
You are now officially the devil.  I'm going to be toying with this for DAYS!
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on August 05, 2008, 09:11:27 PM
I'm trying to do every every with a catapult.  Some of the designs are a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Thaurismunths on August 06, 2008, 02:05:00 AM
You've ruined my life.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: AarrowOM on August 06, 2008, 09:53:36 AM
You've ruined my life.

Me too.  I had to go dig out my Incredible Machine discs as well.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Thaurismunths on August 06, 2008, 10:00:17 AM
You've ruined my life.

Me too.  I had to go dig out my Incredible Machine discs as well.
If I had them, I'd have done the same.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: AarrowOM on August 06, 2008, 10:16:12 AM
Me too.  I had to go dig out my Incredible Machine discs as well.
If I had them, I'd have done the same.

There's always the file-sharing networks.  Not that I endorse the use of them for copyright infringement, piracy, or anything otherwise illegal...
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on August 06, 2008, 12:09:56 PM
A couple of my best creations:

Level 7 Full up - http://fantasticcontraption.com/?designId=194092

Level 12 Up the Stairs - http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=219411

Level 13 Big Ball - http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=239754

Level 18 Tube - http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=220361

Level 19 Back and Forth - http://fantasticcontraption.com/?designId=223443
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Thaurismunths on August 06, 2008, 06:32:40 PM
A couple of my best creations:
Have you published 18 and 19?
They're some of the best designs I've seen.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on August 06, 2008, 06:57:55 PM
A couple of my best creations:
Have you published 18 and 19?
They're some of the best designs I've seen.

I saw a lot like 18.  19 is my pride and joy.  I published that one.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on August 06, 2008, 07:02:28 PM
Just cute and fun:

Level 6 (On a Roll) - http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=264836
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: wintermute on August 06, 2008, 07:12:47 PM
Simple, but effective: http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=265064
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: wintermute on August 06, 2008, 07:38:06 PM
And my first attempt at a flail-style device works out OK: http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=265587
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on August 06, 2008, 07:54:10 PM
Another Catapult

Level 5 (the Wall) - http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=265937
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on August 06, 2008, 07:55:47 PM
I tried to do a trebuchet, but the counter weight just didn't work.  Can't get enough weight to make it swing.

 
And my first attempt at a flail-style device works out OK: http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=265587

My wife did one like that.  We just kept laughing at the way it repeatedly beats the other planet.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: wintermute on August 06, 2008, 08:27:24 PM
I tried to do a trebuchet, but the counter weight just didn't work.  Can't get enough weight to make it swing.

 
And my first attempt at a flail-style device works out OK: http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=265587

My wife did one like that.  We just kept laughing at the way it repeatedly beats the other planet.
It's apparently a popular solution to that one, and I can see why. But someone managed to build a variant that blows itself up as soon as success is achieved: http://fantasticcontraption.com/?designId=265587
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Thaurismunths on August 06, 2008, 09:34:07 PM
I'm happy with how this one turned out.
http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=264927
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: eytanz on August 06, 2008, 10:03:43 PM
I'm happy with how this one turned out.
http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=264927

It's not visible without paying for the full version...
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on August 07, 2008, 09:51:01 AM
How much more is there in the full version.  For 10 bucks I'm pretty tempted.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: AarrowOM on August 07, 2008, 11:48:50 AM
I'm rather proud of a few of my designs too:
http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=215921
http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=215579

I'll admit that I've worked on some designs while listening to old EPs.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Russell Nash on August 07, 2008, 06:53:59 PM
A couple of my best creations:
Have you published 18 and 19?
They're some of the best designs I've seen.

I checked 19.  They rated it two stars.  Some of the five stars use the same concept, but not as well.  Go figure.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: shwankie on August 07, 2008, 07:44:58 PM
birdless,

You've got evil depths I am not sure I can ever plumb.

*goes off to wipe 'Munth's drool off his chin and spoon feed him more pureed Swiss Rolls*
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: wintermute on August 08, 2008, 01:59:14 PM
Woohoo!

I finally beat "Awash"! - http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=305328

Now to see all the way better solutions people came up with...
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: wintermute on August 08, 2008, 02:04:48 PM
Holy crap!

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=301209
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: Thaurismunths on August 09, 2008, 01:13:39 PM
Holy crap!

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=301209
CHEATER!!!!!!
That Hack!
There's no way that should work in game physics.
Someone should notify FC and get that person banned for life... and have their pets/children taken away.
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: MacArthurBug on August 12, 2008, 10:11:49 PM
Holy crap!

http://FantasticContraption.com/?designId=301209

This is a lovly piece of genius- and you inspired my poor ALREADY time deprived hubby to attempt to pass as MANY levels as possible with simular ideas.

This game is evil crack.  Ah well- at least it's fun!
Title: Re: Fantastic Contraptions
Post by: CGFxColONeill on August 27, 2008, 02:42:03 AM
for those of you done with FC ( I have not finished yet btw) there is always escapa (http://members.iinet.net.au/~pontipak/redsquare.html)