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Posted Jul 29, '08 at 2:26pm

fixit

fixit

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well it took me almost 4 hours i could have went for five but i think that pretty much takes care of that competition on page 17

 

Posted Jul 30, '08 at 1:29pm

HTK

HTK

17 posts

Wood - Serf

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Posted Jul 31, '08 at 6:40pm

ruscom

ruscom

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has anyone made a level 11+ gem? I'd be interested in seeing the stats on those.

I finished the game, and then spent the last few days messing around to see what else I could do.  I made some higher level gems, in the secret level that is just for Orange (Steal Manna).  So far I've made up to a Level 14 gem.  I'll probably stop there, though, because it takes an awful lot of level 6 gems (256, to be exact) to make one more Level 14 so I can make a Level 15.

Here are the results:

Level(Min/Max Damage, Range, Firing Speed)
10( 236/ 957,  90,  76)
11( 344/1452, 122,  99)
12( 507/2196, 167, 131)
13( 752/3360, 230, 176)
14(1120/5138, 318, 239)

Remember, there is some variability in the damage levels.

Basically, I finished the level except for one last monster, and then pulled all my gems off the field.  This keeps the monster running around endlessly creating more manna (I have my Manna/Second skill maxed out.)  He creates more manna per lap than the 98 it takes to banish him so I have an infinite (although slow) source of Manna.  My Manna Pool is set at 1,070,050 which helps create more Manna per second (he is making about 190 Manna/lap, which takes about 23 seconds in the fast game mode.)

cheers.

 

Posted Jul 31, '08 at 7:24pm

Skycosis

Skycosis

11 posts

Wood - Squire

what i normally do is just build up one gem and surround it with weaker ones and once that one reaches circle begin to upgrade the rest and so on

 

Posted Aug 1, '08 at 9:01am

theone99

theone99

2,076 posts

Iron - King

this game is too easy.

 

Posted Aug 7, '08 at 9:07am

Impossiblex0

Impossiblex0

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Alright, since it appears most people are getting stuck on the Epic levels, I'll tell you an easy strategy.

When you get to any Epic level, you may want to redistribute your points. You'll want any skill that gives or saves you mana. You'll want to max out the "Lower mana cost for gem creating and combining" skill, the "More mana per kill" skill, and the "More initial and maximum mana" skill. If you have to choose between two, because you don't have enough points, the first two I mentioned are the better options. On the other hand, if you have any points left over, put them into "More mana replenish per second."

Now, if you maxed out "More initial and maximum mana," then you'll have a little over 600 mana to start with. Create a square (grade 2) gem, and put it in the tower closest to the monster's spawn point. Don't worry, a single square gem can hold off the first 3 or 4 waves by itself, as long as you don't send them out together. Don't worry about the first 31 waves, all they are is preparation for the Epic Boss on wave 32.

Next, use the mana pool spell. Add another square (grade 2) gem (with a tower if you want to keep it close to the spawn point, which isn't a bad idea, since you'll be adding towers in later) if your first is having trouble. Next, just sit and watch. Wait until you have enough mana, and then use the mana pool spell, up until you have 3,000 or more max mana. Now wait, and then replace the square gems with diamond (grade 3) gems, and add another tower if you feel you need it.

Once again, wait until you have enough mana, and then use the mana pool spell up until you have around 5,000-6,000 max mana. Now start mass producing pentagonal (grade 4) gems. Start building several more towers close to the spawn point, and putting pentagonal (grade 4) gems in them.

Alright, now, you're going to need higher grade gems. Several gems are more beneficial in Pure form than others. So try to get 1-3 of the following: a high level green gem to sap away the life, a high level purple gem to lower the ridiculously high armor level, a high level cyan gem, for the shock chance, or a high level blue gem to slow it down.

Try to keep those colors pure, but feel free to combine limes, reds, yellows, and oranges for maximum grade, and maximum mana.

Now, spend the last 5-6 waves just waiting. Don't spend any mana. Get up to at least 4,500 mana. If you get enough that you could buy, say, and extra tower, and still have 4,500 mana in your pool, feel free. Put it somewhere further along the path so that you have somewhere to transfer one of your more powerful gems to after the Boss gets out of it's range.

Once the boss comes, let your gems do all the work. Move them along the path to further towers so that the boss stays in their sights. I defeated him before he reached the end of the path, however, if he happens to get there, you have that 4,500 mana backed up to banish him back the the beginning, so rinse, and repeat. It should be no problem to have him dead by the second time around.

 

Posted Aug 7, '08 at 2:46pm

xXslayr101Xx

xXslayr101Xx

52 posts

Gold - Serf

Like it said in the walkthrough, it is a very good idea to build up strong points with towers and trenches. However, instead of building several of these strong points, just build one massive strong point. Build this strong point in an area where many towers will be able to fire on a small area. I suggest corners or areas where two roads run parallel to each other. Surround it with towers and trenches with the strongest gems you have. Anything better than a diamond will usually do, but i suggest at least a hexagon if possible.

In the beginning of a level, upgrade your mana pool as much as possible. At the same time, start building your major strong point. The higher your mana pool's level, the faster you'll start bringing in mana.

I tend to use as many of my skill points on the "More Mana Gain per Kill" and "Starter Gem" skills as possible. "Powerful Gem Bombs" helped me out a lot as well.

Trust me guys. This works.

 

Posted Aug 7, '08 at 2:55pm

KyuKitsune

KyuKitsune

8 posts

Gold - Serf

I can't get past the third epic battle, also the first hidden level is hard for me. anyone care to help?

 

Posted Aug 7, '08 at 2:57pm

chowdollas

chowdollas

587 posts

Iron - Lord

i am not to fond of this game

 

Posted Aug 7, '08 at 2:56pm

Papes

Papes

18 posts

Gold - Squire

really? the first epic level has you in a jam? I admit it took me 2 tries, I just maxed armor... only like 3500 needed to banish so I got him on his second time around.

 
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