Blobdance
Blobdance is the 133rd level in Chip's Challenge 1. Unlike Blobnet, in which patient players could snatch away chips from many a safe location, Blobdance will annoy, infuriate, and drive insane Chipsters of any level, as more risky maneuvers are required, and less safe spots are available. However, it is somewhat easier to optimize because each room is a wide open space that still retains some gravel from Blobnet. Furthermore, Blobdance is easier to simply complete because there is no time limit.
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| Level set | Chip's Challenge 1 |
|---|---|
| Level number | 133 |
| Designer | Unknown |
| Password | TIGG |
| Chips | 30 required / 30 available |
| Time limit | 0 |
| MS (Scores) | |
| Melinda time | [951] |
| Bold time | [950] |
| Public time | [951] |
| Casual difficulty | ***** |
| Bold execution difficulty |
***** |
| Bold routing difficulty |
***** |
| Bold luck difficulty |
***** |
| Lynx (Scores) | |
| Melinda time | [950] |
| Bold time | [946] |
| Public time | [946] |
| Casual difficulty | ***** |
| Bold execution difficulty |
***** |
| Bold routing difficulty |
***** |
| Bold luck difficulty |
***** |
| Steam (Scores) | |
| Bold time | 0 |
| Public time | 0 |
| Casual difficulty | ***** |
| Bold execution difficulty |
***** |
| Bold routing difficulty |
***** |
| Bold luck difficulty |
***** |
As with Blobnet, watch for opportunities to walk through open spaces with no risk, or on the conditions that a blob were to move in a specific direction, while still allowing an "out" if it doesn't. Note that the rooms get progressively tougher as Chip moves along; the last chip room, with seven blobs, is difficult even though it's pretty big. And remember, be patient.
Special dispatch from MelindaEdit
Dear Chip, Yes, I returned to my genetic engineering even after having sworn it off. Once again things have gotten out of control. I wouldn't ask anyone but you, Chip, to go in there. There is no time limit for this level, so learn from your mistakes and have patience and perseverance. Loyally, Melinda.
Full level mapEdit
WalkthroughEdit
- There are two routes shown here: a 950 that was played live, and a manipulated perfect run to show what a 951 might look like. The 950 will be more instructive for anyone wishing to go for any fast time on this level, as it shows numerous strategies for minimizing risk and deciding when a gamble is worth taking.
- There are many risks throughout most fast routes, and no two routes will likely be alike. Depending on the positions of the blobs, use spring steps, collect the computer chips on moving blob turns, tend to avoid situations where a blob move could cause Chip to be possibly blocked both ways, and if this situation does result, wait [1 1/2], rather than merely [1/2], and then spring step if the route does not call for gambling.
- Skilled use of pause buffering can allow for perfect reactions to blob movements in many situations- a typical example is a case where a blob is a knight move (for example, two left and one down) away from Chip in the direction you want to go. If the blob steps towards Chip (right), then two quick steps towards the blob (left left) is guaranteed safe. If the blob instead steps another direction (up) then stepping diagonal to the blob (down left) is best, with waiting for the next blob move and hoping your path isn't blocked.
| Previous Level | Current Level | Next Level |
|---|---|---|
| ← Mix Up | Blobdance | Pain → |