#jump puzzle

[olligane]

forgot to post this during the summer event whoops. just think it'd be funny if Estinien couldn't do the jump puzzle. my WoL Gosse is there too.

feedback is appreciated, and i take doodle requests for any fandom in my carrd or from previous art on my blog!

[caffeinated-moogle]

Went on a mission yesterday to complete the StB sightseeing log specifically so I could buy a painting for Aeryn's house... which meant I had to rage jump Kugane tower. So much jumping, so many falling... But along with a few pals, I eventually, finally, made it—and then even successfully jumped down to the lamppost vista afterwards! \o/

Jump puzzles are the flippin' worst, and I never want to do that ever again. This is not the brand of anxiety I signed up for in this game, thanks.

[karoiseka]

Palaver

#27 for the FFXIVWrite2019 event.  Nope, I’m still not done, and I don’t care. Okay, so I know this one is way outta order for the writing challenge, and it probably moved a bit away from my original idea that tied a bit more to the word, HOWEVER, I was finally inspired last night to finish this on.  I had literally only gotten through he first two paragraphs, knowing I WANTED this location, at this time, but... couldn’t really think of anything else besides having Tataru and Karo be the ones in negotiation with either other.  Then, last night I helped @nuclearanomaly​ get @zenathered​ to the top of Shiokaze Hostelry.  The dreaded Kugane Tower jump puzzle.  Mind started to wander at work today, and was thinking about the happiness of last night, and it clicked, and finished writing this at the end of the workday/when I got home.  Had to share now instead of in order with the rest of them!  Hope you enjoy!

The sea birds wheeled overhead calling out to the day as the Scions walked through the foreign market of Kugane.  The small group had only arrived a few hours prior, landing in the port city for the first time. Karoiseka had seen some of the far eastern goods at markets around Eorzea, however, nothing had prepared her for the immersion that being in the foreign harbor delivered to her senses.  There was a certain familiarity to everything in Eorzea, no matter how different the city-states were--perhaps just brought about by having traveled so much between them.  The same goods could be found, the same familiar scents and sounds.  The differences assaulted the Bard’s senses at every turn in this wide new world.

Despite the long trip across the sea, the small group was nonetheless rejuvenated after disembarking from the ship, and not quite ready to head to their destination in town.  Hancock had given them rough directions after giving them a brief introduction to the city.  Instead they meandered towards their goal; stopping to admire the design of the main aetheryte, the height of the towers soaring above the harbor, and the richness of the fabrics as they found their way to the main market.

The five friends took easy turns leading about to where their fancy took them- Lyse to the weapons, Alpinaud to the maps and books, Alisaie looking at the art, and Tataru gushing over the fabrics. Karo let herself get caught up in her companions excitement and took it all in happily. 

Not ready to head North to the offices, they headed back West over one of the countless bridges spanning the waterways of the port city. It was headed into the second floor of the Shiokaze Hostelry and they could see a small crowd of adolescents cheering on one of their own climbing onto the exposed beams. 

"No, Karo" Tataru's voice broke through the Miqo'te daze, making her realize she was already halfway to the group, fully intending on joining in. 

"But Tataru!" The adventurer smiled, her blue eyes sparkling. "You know I can't resist-"

The Lalafell stomped her foot, crossing her arms as the twins and Lyse shared a knowing look.  They knew Karoiseka would usually listen to their petite friend, but this was a fight of words and deeds that Tataru was not going to win. 

"Karo, what if you fall and hurt yourself!" The excuse fell flat as they all knew the heights of which the Warrior of Light would perch from and subsequently jump off of on a regular basis.

"Try again," the Bard hopped up onto the rail of the bridge as the small crowd melted to the side almost without thinking to let her pace confidently to the side of the tower. She flashed a cheeky grin to her friends and jumped to the first beam, then lightly skipped to the next and around the corner.

"I'm going to go watch from those benches near the aetheryte," Lyse skirted by the flabbergasted Tataru whose eyes were still trained on the last spot she had seen Karo's blue tipped tail disappear.  Alphie and Alisaie waited a moment more watching the emotions cross their friend's face before she threw her hands up in the air with an exasperated sound and followed dejectedly after Lyse. Sharing a smile they continued down to the benches to watch with the growing crowd at the base of the tower.

High above them, Karo was wondering if maybe Tataru had the right of it after all.  This was quite a bit higher than anything she had climbed unassisted in Eorzea (not counting all the high perches her chocobo had helped her reach).  The exposed beams weaved their way around the tower reaching ever upwards.  As the wide roof narrowed into a more vertical structure she slowed her pace, calculating every jump a bit more carefully.  Looking down, she could see a small crowd formed near the aetheryte watching her make her way up and around-her friend’s bright (and foreign to the area) outfits standing out.

The jumps so far had been fairly close, though tucked close to the main tower, but as she rounded a corner she looked at her options for heading upwards.  I’m gonna hear it when I get back down…. Was her only thought before smirking and throwing herself into thin air at the beam hanging down.  Oh, I’m not gonna make this…. skittered through her brain as she slammed into the wood, chest first.  Reflexively she grabbed on, feet dangling before taking a deep breath and pulling herself up.  She heard cheering above her, and looked up to see some of the teens from earlier must have climbed the stairs inside to reach a fenced in balcony a story up from her.  That wasn’t… THAT bad…

From her new vantage she could see her next path up to the balcony, and with only one more foot dangler was greeted with a cool glass of water they had brought up to her.

“Miss?”  a small voice broke her out of her thoughts as she finished the drink and was contemplating how long she was going to make the others wait.  “Miss, are you going to try and get to the very top?”

“You can get up there?” Karo couldn’t resist asking.  They were already so close to the top of the tower, she was surprised there wasn’t a hatch for roof access.  The child pulled her to the aetheryte side of the building and pointed to one last beam sticking out from the bottom of the roof.  With a grin and a salute, she immediately lept for the beam and pulled herself up.  From there it was a quick hop and onto the wide green roof.  The view was definitely better having the wide open sky above, and the Bard bounded to the top of the gold decorative piece before sitting down to relax.  She knew that when she got back to the ground it would be a while before her companions settled down about her stunt.  The view was stunning from up here though, and if she was allowed, maybe she’d at least bring them to the balcony below.

Grinning she dropped back behind the roof structure out of view from her companions and concentrated on the Aetheryte below.  A few moments later she was safely on the ground and silently walking up behind her friends.

“Miss me?” her hands landed on Tataru’s and Lyse’s shoulders as she leaned in to tease them.  The poor bookkeeper almost fell off the bench in surprise momentarily stunned to see Karo back on the ground and behind them at that.  “I saw some hot spring baths up to the West, want to check them out?” Karo kept on chatting nonchalantly as if she hadn’t just scaled one of the tallest buildings in the city.

While Alphinaud and Alisae tried to keep back their mirth, Lyse smiled at the idea, helping the Lalafell to her feet.  As the group started walking, she could hear the sputters turn indignant as Tataru finally found her voice.

“Karoiseka O’dayla, I swear--” her rant continued almost all the way to the springs, but the Warrior of Light didn’t mind.  Although they were here for serious business it was good to rest for a moment before diving into this strange new land.

[the-false-ser-toes]

[astagereborn]

Aperture Lab No. A 5 R (Extreme) is here!

Challenge #2 is live! Aperture Lab No. A5R (Extreme) is the "sequel" to the jump maze from 2016 (Aperture Lab No. A5R, normal.) Beware! This maze is much more challenging than the last! Details will be posted at http://ASR.to/jump for each challenge installment. Location: • Final Fantasy XIV, Diabolos (Primal) • The Lavender Beds 8th Ward, Plot 24 You can make a Lv. 1 alt there and visit! Timeframe: • A5R (Extreme) will remain until mid-late 2018. Tips: • You cannot exit once you enter unless you Teleport, Return or complete the maze. • If you get stuck, go to: Social - Housing - Move to Front Door! • We'll be adding a "boss room" via Private Chambers later on! • Want to add your own maze room? Join the F.C. at that plot and build a private chamber! You're free to design your own "bonus level" within -- get creative with us! • Questions? Need a guide? Get in touch with us on Discord! https://discord.gg/AStageReborn Event Lore: Aperture Lab No. A 5 R was a jump maze located at Plot 11 in The Lavender Beds 8th Ward. When the house was "cleared by adventurers" (a.k.a. wiped to set up the stage for The Worker) all the "living machine components" were moved into plot 24. From there, it grew and took over its new cramped location, expanding into the void to make up for the lost space (and ready for revenge.) It's time to dive in once more and eradicate the problem putting your platforming skills and problem solving talents to use in this EXTREME challenge!

[kiteshi-s]

Finally at the top! x)

[neekaxiv]

Sightseeing log done. All three expansions.

[amurr-reha]

Finally made it