AR2_A_258_Cosm (Ends 01/07/13 @10:00 GMT)

[ioncorpse]

It's easy to solve level with one way, harder when few ways (I mean "go left or right" for example). Much harder when you don't know what to do (save money or time in speed levels). In this level you need a good conception in mind and some calculations to save a lot of moneys. At least I think so, maybe I'm wrong.

[bythelee]

It's easy to solve level with one way, harder when few ways (I mean "go left or right" for example). Much harder when you don't know what to do (save money or time in speed levels). In this level you need a good conception in mind and some calculations to save a lot of moneys. At least I think so, maybe I'm wrong.

I think you are right. The price changes do suggest certain ideas should be favoured.
However, it proved extremely difficult to tune well for low cost. And, the sheer size of the level may be putting people off. It proved much harder to build something all the way to the finish, than to cover the first 1/3 or 1/2.
But I suspect there would not be as much variation if the level was smaller. Double edged sword.

It was nice to have something different.

So, with a day and a half to go, I'll throw in the "think again think again" bid:
2666+

I can see potential to save $20, maybe $50, but chances are high I will fail to make any improvement.
I can also see a concept improvement that could save $100 or more, but again it's unlikely to succeed.

[mark_man]

Well I knew you had the 2666+ It never stopped me trying 1580+ for me and I'm happy with that

[bythelee]

Well I knew you had the 2666+ It never stopped me trying 1580+ for me and I'm happy with that

I think you meant 2580...... Which is still a good score. Easily beats my two early solutions.

Meanwhile, I succeeded with a hybrid tweak of method improvement and better tuning to save $60+.
It took forever to even get close to working, then suddenly he was in the portal....