Puzzle Paratroxity

[Mander]

Well, the monster has finally arrived. I think that it’s safe to say that this map has been the most anticipated puzzle of the year. And it’s no wonder why. This map was built by six of the greatest puzzle makers in Halo 3. The creators are as follows:


YEE MAN IZ BAK- Creator of the "Test Your Mind" Series, and "Elemental" Series, over 40 puzzles total.

Mander A1- Creator of the "Mind" series. Mind Gouge, Mind Snare, and Mind Trap.

BuddhaCrane- Creator of "Hell on Earth", "Re on Carnation", and "The Rack on Tours".

Gamer720- Creator of the "Saw" Series.Saw Evolution, Saw Extremity, and Saw Fourtress.

T3CHH800-Creator of Area 51, Extacy, and Valium 10mg.

Jmen77- Creator of the "Odd" Series. Caverns of Odd, Raiders of Odd, and Crusades of Odd.

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DOWNLOAD THE 6 CREATORS GAMETYPE HERE

Over three months ago T3CHH800 came up with the idea that if the top puzzle makers in Halo 3 were to unite, the result could be mind-blowing. He sent out messages to the most recognized puzzle makers, pitching the idea. We all loved it since it meant that we'd each only have to forge a couple of challenges instead of an entire map, allowing us to spend more time on coming up with great ideas and forging them since they represent us as a puzzle maker. Not only would this ensure that our challenges would be of the best quality, but it would also mean that the map would have a great variety in both challenges and forging style. And so we have spent those entire three months working hard on this map, and even completely restarted it twice in the first month, since it wasn't turning out up to our standards. You don’t even want to know the total amount of hours that went into this thing. We each forged a different section of the map and would hand it off to the next person after we’re done our part (It’s too tedious to forge with more than one person in a game). So now, when progressing through the map, you’ll be able to recognize the different styles and techniques of each forger. Now the map is done, and we are finally pleased with the way it turned out. This map is chalk-full of new and never-seen-before challenges that will push your problem-solving skills to the limits. Here are the preview videos of the map, to give you an idea of the forge quality to expect:

YouTube - Paratroxity Preview

YouTube - Paratroxity Preview

YouTube - Paratroxity Trailer

YouTube - Paratroxity Trailer

We used a budget-glitched OLN canvas, and pushed its limits, so this will probably be the biggest puzzle map you'll ever see. Almost all of the default items were used and interlocked, which is a pain to do but really helps increase the length and size of the map.



This map is fun to play with with up to four players, but is meant for one person, (yes, you can pass all of the challenges on your own). While this map doesn’t feature any difficult moves like ghost jumps, it is still a map for experienced puzzle players, and is pretty hard to beat.
That is why we decided to include a contest with Paratroxity.

Paratroxity Contest:

The first person to legitimately beat the map wins 1400 Microsoft Points.
The person that completes the map in the fastest time by July 20th wins a 13 month Gold Subscription.
To find out how to enter, check out the Contest Details.
(You may submit on this thread, just post a link to the video in your fileshare.)

Pictures


Some of the structures on the Middle Level


The outside of a Skybubble structure


Challenge 1


Challenge 2


The Hub


Second view of the Hub


Pallet Door


Challenge 6


Challenge 7


Challenge 13


Challenge 15


Challenge 16


Challenge 17


Challenge 19


Challenge 20


Challenge 22


Challenge 23


Challenge 24


The End

Here’s a breakdown so you know who forged which section:

Challenge 1- T3CHH800
Challenge 2- mander A1
Challenge 3- Forged by mander A1
Original idea by T3CHH800, concept tweaked by mander A1
Paratroxity Hub (respawn area)- T3CHH800
Challenges 4-12- mander A1
Challenges 13-16- YEE MAN IZ BAK
Challenge 17- T3CHH800, idea added from mander A1
Challenges 18-19- Jmen77
Challenges 20-22- BuddhaCrane
Challenges 23-24- Gamer720
Challenge 25- YEE MAN IZ BAK

Paratroxity Hints
By Mander A1

Challenge 1: Opening a new area is always a joy,
In order to do this, run and deploy.

Challenge 2: You’ll have to do a move you weren’t taught,
Using a familiar object to get one that’s not.

Challenge 3: Use your new tool, yes, the one that just fell,
To get as close as you can to the depths of Hell.

Challenge 4: You’re back alive and somewhere new, but now there is much selection,
The proper way has something red which points you in the right direction.

Challenge 5: Bump your head against the roof to find something of which you were unaware,
And looking up may not only tell you where to go, but also how to get there.

Challenge 6: Ignore the first room, go into the second, the one with the golden floor,
There you will find what you need to get through the greenish door.

Challenge 7: Before you leave the room of healing there is something you must do,
And once you’ve done it, you’ll see your results in the form of something new.

Challenge 8: You’ve already got one piece of equipment ready in the opposing room,
Now you need to add another, one that doesn’t end with a big boom.

Challenge 9: To get out of this room you’ll need to use something twice,
And you’ll need to do it rather quickly or it won’t suffice.

Challenge 10: There should be two things in here, make sure that you’ve got ’em,
Now find a way to activate what may be at the bottom.

Challenge 11: Quickly now, if the deed was done as it should,
Destroy yourself along with some wood.

Challenge 12: Now go back down the same way asap,
And jump into blue to cross the gap.

Challenge 13: Into the room with the golden wall,
A certain shot will release the ball,
Let it climb up about a quarter,
So that you can reach the teleporter.

Challenge 14: New items here, be careful though,
You must leave a gift for below.

Challenge 15: Now it’s time to go the way you haven’t before,
Since you can use your present to open a door.

Challenge 16: You have more room, but you can only smash and slam,
Is there something else, or are you supposed to ram?

Challenge 17: Unbroken silence is what you first must restore,
Then you must push the culprit right through the floor.
Now wait for the sound of a distant explosion,
And do not leave unless it’s a big one.

Challenge 18: Through the green, then locate the gun,
Don’t destroy things- put them in motion.

Challenge 19: There’ll be not one but two things that drop,
And you’ll need them both to get to the top.

Challenge 20: Careful here, there’s an unknown danger,
Crossing the gap couldn’t be stranger.

Challenge 21: Don’t suicide, don’t unblock- you’d gain nothing thereof,
No, the answer here lies in what floats up above.

Challenge 22: Make sure you unblock the checkpoint before moving to the next issue,
Where you’ll need to strategically place shields in order to get through.

Challenge 23: As far as the creators of this map go, you’re on the last of the six,
Here you’ll have to ask yourself “can I bounce what only sticks?”

Challenge 24: The last checkpoint is open, death will bring you there,
After you go through it, you must walk with care,
Once in the room, you need to give the neighbours their mail,
In return you’ll get what can open the last chapter of this tale.

Challenge 25: You did it! You’re at the end, the bomb is there on the floor,
But what’s that behind those bars? It looks like there’s more...

Extra Effort:

Mander A1- Easily put the most time into the map fixing breaks in everyone’s sections, touching up the forge quality, and preparing the map for the next person.

T3CHH800- Came up with the idea for us to work on a map together and originally organized the project.

YEE MAN IZ BAK- Rigorously play-tested the map and re-did his section a number of times for the benefit of the map.

Gamer720- Worked hard to promote the map and advertise anywhere possible.

BuddhaCrane- Got off Final Fantasy XI to forge his part.

A special thanks to all those trust-worthy souls that helped us playtest this map. Playtesting was long, tedious, and excruciating, but you guys did great and it really helped the map.

DOWNLOAD PARATROXITY HERE

DOWNLOAD THE 6 CREATORS GAMETYPE HERE

You must play this map as a spartan- it cannot be beat by an elite!

Paratroxity Tutorial Video:

YouTube - Paratroxity Tutorial

YouTube - Paratroxity Tutorial

And that's about it,
Thanks for viewing and please tell us what you think!

[l PATRICK l]

i would have to say, this is the first challenging puzzle map that reqiures work to fininsh. I congratulate you on the much time and effort on this map, i will download and try, and by the way because it takes time, is there killing or no killing on this map.? 5/5 good job

[austinxp]

I like the flow of the map.. I'm stuck at challenge 1 lol. I was wondering if an expert at puzzle maps could show me around, a few tricks and just some basic maps I could practice on. Any help would be greatly appreciated, send a fr to deiusionist on XBL.

[NinKeith]

FINALLY! I've been craving this ever since the preview you posted. Can't wait to try this out and By the looks of the pics, it looks like combining your talents paid off. As an amateur puzzle solver... person, I probably won't get very far, but this may be the first puzzle I will HAVE to finish, as much cheating asking for help as it takes.

Congratz to everyone on making an awesome puzzle. Now I'm off to go solve this bad boy..... seeya in 3 months.

BTW how did you all work on it? Did one of you forge your section, then pass the map to the next person? or were you all forging together?

[aMoeba]

Wow I'm playing right now and this is amazingly fun and challenging. I'm currently really stuck on challenge #7. I know you probably wanted to hear this, but are there any tips you could offer on 7? It happens to be the most difficult so far and I'm totally stuck. I see the trip mine but have no idea how to get it, or anything. This is hard.

Anyway, this is the first puzzle map I've actually tried doing. I've done hell on earth before and that was tough. We'll see if I ever get to finishing this, and if I do, hopefully I'm first!

[JumpMan]

Dang! Really nice map. Considering its made by all of you guys its great! Im stuck at challenge 13 were you get the spiker :/. Anyways im sure i will figure it out and great job!

[Gamer720]

I am SO happy the map came out as well as it did. Great job team, we did a great job! I am so happy I was able to get this noticed to be put on Bungie Favs, it definitely deserved it.

[Sarge525]

Hmmmm, so you published this? I should go through and break it again sixty different ways, Muhahahahahahhaaa! But if I find any breaks (which I will) I'll PM you about them. Hope there's not too many, and that you fixed the old ones.

I assume I am excluded from the contest, for being a play tester?

[Mozzarella]

YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! This map is finally out!!!!!!!!! I've been waiting for this thing to come out for evs. The puzzle is very challenging and looks like it was greatly forged. 10/10

[E Dee]

I beat the map through and through the first hour of download,
but then i had to go, so there was no one that i showed.

Now i will try to beat this map the fastest,
Although it will take me much time, and many hours of practice.

Better than i thought it would be T3CH and YEE MAN.. (I don't know anyone else)

:):):):):):P