What are the exact rules for the starburst symbol?

[FELIX]

I've gotten pretty far with the starbursts[dl.dropboxusercontent.com] but I honestly don't understand them. At first I thought it was balance, then the number of sides you touch but I can't find any theory that is 100% applicable. Any help is appreciated :)

[Dorin]

The rule is a lot more simple than that. They need to go in couples. A star always needs to go with another star of the same color, if there's only 1 star then the star will need to be coupled with a square of the same color.

[HasarD]

Ahahah I thought the same things too :p I went pretty far without even knowing what was the rules so I came back and checked the previous puzzles + tested some thoughts.

[FELIX]

Originally posted by Don:

The rule is a lot more simple than that. They need to go in couples. A star always needs to go with another star of the same color, if there's only 1 star then the star will need to be coupled with a square of the same color.

Hmm, what exactly do you mean by "coupled"?

[Dorin]

Originally posted by FELIX:

Originally posted by Don:

The rule is a lot more simple than that. They need to go in couples. A star always needs to go with another star of the same color, if there's only 1 star then the star will need to be coupled with a square of the same color.

Hmm, what exactly do you mean by "coupled"?

A star can't be alone, it needs to always go with another star of the same color. You already know the rule for color puzzles, you need to separate each color from the rest, so for example in the picture you posted, you would have to separate green from orange AND also make 2 pairs of 2 purple stars each. One important thing to note is that 2 stars can go with different colors AS LONG AS they're paired, so you could draw an area consisting in 2 orange squares and 2 purple stars. Just experiment and you'll figure it out easily.

[FELIX]

Originally posted by Don:

Originally posted by FELIX:

Hmm, what exactly do you mean by "coupled"?

A star can't be alone, it needs to always go with another star of the same color. You already know the rule for color puzzles, you need to separate each color from the rest, so for example in the picture you posted, you would have to separate green from orange AND also make 2 pairs of 2 purple stars each. One important thing to note is that 2 stars can go with different colors AS LONG AS they're paired. Just experiment and you'll figure it out easily.

Oh my god, it's so simple when you finally figure it out. I have been overcomplicating everything :D
Thanks a lot mate!

[james.world]

The above isn't entirely accurate. A star must be paired with exactly one other *symbol* of the same color in it's bounded area. i.e. It doesn't have to be another star. Other symbols can be in that area too - that doesn't matter - as long as there's just one other symbol of the same color.

[boen]

what if there's three starbursts of the same color with no squares to match it up with? specifically the puzzle in the door by the old church tower in the town has me stumped

[Ogremindes]

That one got me to. There's a trick to it, since obviously it's impossible as shown.

[james.world]

Ah, for that puzzle the rules for stars are still just as a said - but there's a bit more to it.
Hint1: The ruined village uses ideas from all over the island.
Hint2: Do the bunker area built into the cliff first.
Practically the answer: Behind you as you look at the church, there's another puzzle on a door with yellow glass. When that door is open, look through the yellow glass at the church door puzzle.

[Daniel]

Originally posted by james.world:

The above isn't entirely accurate. A star must be paired with exactly one other *symbol* of the same color in it's bounded area. i.e. It doesn't have to be another star. Other symbols can be in that area too - that doesn't matter - as long as there's just one other symbol of the same color.

This is the only correct answer.