hammerpants Posted March 31, 2014 When a falling platform falls on you when you have the jetpack, it causes the jetpack to explode like a bomb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted March 31, 2014 The jetpack explodes when it's crushed. It does not get resurrected with you if you die this way. Oddly enough, explosives are ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubixsQube Posted March 31, 2014 That is GOOD TO KNOW. I finally beat Yama for the first time on Saturday, and it felt real good. Yama can be real insanity. I wish that I could like, get to hell more consistently since I need hell practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted March 31, 2014 Bad timing in the black market killed me, I didn't want to wait for the other shopkeepers to get into the ankh pit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubixsQube Posted March 31, 2014 ALSO, is there any reason that Chris (and elmuerte above) clears the left side of the black market before angering the shopkeepers in lieu of the right side of the black market? I've had a lot of success clearing the right side recently. It seems to just be a smaller area to kill everyone, and it puts all the shopkeepers together so a bomb does more damage to more of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerpants Posted March 31, 2014 Personal preference. I find that most people find a way that works for them and stick with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted March 31, 2014 There's also the added chance that you dig an easier exit on the right. When you don't have a jetpack the lower level could be quite difficult if you also have to take care of the ghost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted March 31, 2014 The left side usually don't have as many enemies as the right side does. Also the entrance has a large open space that makes it easier to get the shopkeepers to jump down below. Getting as many of the shopkeepers as possible to the bottom level makes it easier to avoid them entirely by bombing through the ankh shop to the exit if you want. Chris likes to clear enough of the side to ensure that the shopkeepers will jump all the way down, while I usually only clear one level's worth. A smaller area does mean a bomb can potentially do more damage, but it also means tighter quarters which can be very dangerous with the shopkeepers. Ultimately though, I think it's a matter of preference. Also, this is my 1000th (counted) post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Video Games Posted April 1, 2014 I like to clear them down to the bottom left if possible because there are potentially traps down there that they can kill themselves on. Anyway, here's a total disaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerpants Posted April 1, 2014 That fish got me so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted April 1, 2014 Shot myself into a tikitrap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Posted April 2, 2014 Oh my god, I beat Olmec for the first time today. It was so surreal. I had begun the temple world with just two health, no shotgun,and jetpack on my back. I managed to dodge and swerve every trap in there. I was always so close to almost dying. I managed to kill both Anubis bosses WITHOUT PASTE. I had to literally plant the bomb down, grab it, and throw it, and I couldn't fucking believe I managed to do it. Killing the second Anubis was so surreal, I was swerving by gold tiki traps, and lured him into getting stabbed by a gold tiki trap. Then came fighting Olmec. Oh boy. I did what I've learned from Chris' streams and began looting the area. Then, I did something very stupid, but something that made this fucking achievement more awesome. I just started planting bombs willy-nilly, to the point that I had just two bombs left. I managed to lure Olmec to fall into the gap I made...but THERE WERE TO LOOSE BLOCKS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GAP. I was stunned, and with two bombs and two health, I was ready to accept my fate and just kill myself...but I didn't. A fucking surge of adrenaline went through my mind, and I fucking swerved down on to the loose block on the right. I planted the bomb perfectly on it and instantly zoomed off. Olmec was literally fucking INCHES away of squishing me. Just as I grabbed a hold of the rope I had left on the right of the gap, Olmec slammed down behind me, triggering the bomb and plunging him to his doom. The Aftermath: I was stunned as to what I did. I couldn't believe it. I then remembered I had grabbed the ahnk. But considering my low health, and my lone bomb, I decided to leave Hell for another run and ran to the exit. And I fucking did it. After 1636 deaths, I did it. Now that I finally (technically) finished the game, I feel I can now truly express my thoughts on the game: Simply amazing, perhaps one of the best games I've ever played and will continue playing. I can't think of any other game that has helped create such an amazing, triumphant, and suspenseful moment. A moment I shall never forget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubixsQube Posted April 2, 2014 Today was my best Daily Challenge Ever. I beat Yama! Edit: Also, congrats, Cine! That's awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted April 2, 2014 Based on your screenshot, I don't think you could have gotten into the door to hell anyway. It looks like the spot where Olmec fell into the lava is maybe too far from the doorway for you to go in. Regardless, congrats Cine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Video Games Posted April 2, 2014 Sure beating Olmec or Yama is awesome, but is there anything more satisfying than correctly predicting your own death? This seed sucked btw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bjorn Posted April 2, 2014 Oh my god, I beat Olmec for the first time today. Nice, congrats! And you already have the skill to get the Necronomicon, you'll be on your way to Hell in no time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerpants Posted April 2, 2014 I did this thing where I climbed to the top of a ladder and tried to drop down and got caught on the ladder platform. I know I've made this mistake before. I'll probably make this mistake again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted April 2, 2014 Failed to clear the ghost in 1-4 while trying to get the key. I could have made that jump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerpants Posted April 3, 2014 I had a bad time in the spider level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted April 3, 2014 Everything gold looks the same, stupid tikitrap :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Video Games Posted April 4, 2014 A bad thing happened in the Black Market Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Security_Tubbs Posted April 4, 2014 I just might be past the bottom of my Spelunky Performance sine wave again. It's been a while, but I managed to beat Yama in today's Daily. A week back I couldn't even reach the ice caves. It is weird how my (and probably some other people's as well) performance seems to fluctuate. And acknowledgeing it probably only makes the effect stronger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerpants Posted April 4, 2014 I know all about slumps. I think it's been a full week since I've made it out of the mines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted April 4, 2014 Called it! Although I though I would last at least a bit longer than this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerpants Posted April 5, 2014 I am having the WORST week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
