Weathertop STAR - old solution no longer working?

[Alcator]

In the original TTP, at Weathertop (C-3, the puzzle with the Gandalf Gnarr), my solution to getting the star was to put two boxes on the fan-pad that is originally used to get a box to the jammer, then jump onto the fan itself, then on the top box, then to the wooden wall; there, I'd position a blue connector on the wall, allowing me to then use the second connector to open one of the barriers leadings to the 3rd box.

However, in the Reawakened, I am unable to stop lateral motion once I jump onto the edge of the fan.

Would someone kindly point me to the 'new' / correct solution for the star there?

Thank you.

[MASTAN]

There's a blue ray receptor on the far left side of the puzzle that you don't use while solving it.

[joridiculous]

Originally posted by Alcator:

In the original TTP, at Weathertop (C-3, the puzzle with the Gandalf Gnarr), my solution to getting the star was to put two boxes on the fan-pad that is originally used to get a box to the jammer, then jump onto the fan itself, then on the top box, then to the wooden wall; there, I'd position a blue connector on the wall, allowing me to then use the second connector to open one of the barriers leadings to the 3rd box.

However, in the Reawakened, I am unable to stop lateral motion once I jump onto the edge of the fan.

Would someone kindly point me to the 'new' / correct solution for the star there?

Thank you.

Jump on fans no longer works. Sadly..
But if you still want to grab star (or even solve the whole puzzle) the alternative way, the level have a funny high shooting Easter Egg you can use. You can "aim" for the sigil, or the wall next to the fan you used too climb. Would be a very good idea to plan ahead and place a connector on top of the two boxes so you can reach from fence.

[Alcator]

Originally posted by joridiculous:

Originally posted by Alcator:

In the original TTP, at Weathertop (C-3, the puzzle with the Gandalf Gnarr), my solution to getting the star was to put two boxes on the fan-pad that is originally used to get a box to the jammer, then jump onto the fan itself, then on the top box, then to the wooden wall; there, I'd position a blue connector on the wall, allowing me to then use the second connector to open one of the barriers leadings to the 3rd box.

However, in the Reawakened, I am unable to stop lateral motion once I jump onto the edge of the fan.

Would someone kindly point me to the 'new' / correct solution for the star there?

Thank you.

Jump on fans no longer works. Sadly..
But if you still want to grab star (or even solve the whole puzzle) the alternative way, the level have a funny high shooting Easter Egg you can use. You can "aim" for the sigil, or the wall next to the fan you used too climb. Would be a very good idea to plan ahead and place a connector on top of the two boxes so you can reach from fence.

Please elaborate. Instructions so far unclear.

[mellamoger]

To get the 3rd cube you can infiltrate a ray from another puzzle through the door.

If you need more info on how to do it just ask, I don't know if you want a direct solution or someone to point subtle hints.

[joridiculous]

Originally posted by Alcator:

Originally posted by joridiculous:

Jump on fans no longer works. Sadly..
But if you still want to grab star (or even solve the whole puzzle) the alternative way, the level have a funny high shooting Easter Egg you can use. You can "aim" for the sigil, or the wall next to the fan you used too climb. Would be a very good idea to plan ahead and place a connector on top of the two boxes so you can reach from fence.

Please elaborate. Instructions so far unclear.

You do know both Easter eggs on Weathertop right? If not, don't be afraid to explore, you got rewind so, no danger.
One of them have a funny surprise when you touch it that you can "abuse".

[Alcator]

Originally posted by joridiculous:

Originally posted by Alcator:

Please elaborate. Instructions so far unclear.

You do know both Easter eggs on Weathertop right? If not, don't be afraid to explore, you got rewind so, no danger.
One of them have a funny surprise when you touch it that you can "abuse".

The jetpack won't be accessible until you collect the star.

[Alcator]

Originally posted by mellamoger:

To get the 3rd cube you can infiltrate a ray from another puzzle through the door.

Ah, that's a clever trick. I'll have to try that.
I was so stuck on "it has to be reachable with just the tools in the Weathertop puzzle" that I did not even think about this option.

Thank you!

[Alcator]

In case anyone needs help:

"Jammer Quarantine" (Blue beam to Connector above fan) --> "Three Little Connectors and a fan" (redirect via Connector above fan - may need 2 boxes below) --> "Weathertop" (after completion, a metal gate opens, allowing reaching the blue receiver with just 2 connectors)

[Syzygy]

Connecting from the other two puzzles is probably the intended way. Alternatively you can grab a cube and make the two fans juggle you in the air, in the air you can move out of the air stream on to the ledge of the walls. Then use the cube to climb up and jump right over to the star, skipping the third cube altogether. You can also use the two cubes to get on the rocks past the first connector towards the star and position a connector from there that opens all doors, but if you're already thinking like this it's easier / faster to just parkour it via first method.

[Syzygy]

Originally posted by joridiculous:

One of them have a funny surprise when you touch it that you can "abuse".

Omg I just went in-game because I didn't know of any weathertop easter egg and found that, hadn't seen that before From now on I recommend this solution LOL

[Alcator]

Originally posted by Syzygy:

Originally posted by joridiculous:

One of them have a funny surprise when you touch it that you can "abuse".

Omg I just went in-game because I didn't know of any weathertop easter egg and found that, hadn't seen that before From now on I recommend this solution LOL

Again, that's not going to help you get the star -- the jetpack only becomes availabel AFTER solving all the puzzles AND collecting the star.

[darkgreenblue]

Originally posted by Syzygy:

Connecting from the other two puzzles is probably the intended way.

It is definitely the intended solution, because Talos never required the player to do any real platforming/parkour, even for stars (and even for Gehenna stars). It's all designed so even a novice gamer can do everything by walking, with required jumps limited to the orange footprints.

[Syzygy]

Originally posted by Alcator:

Originally posted by Syzygy:

Omg I just went in-game because I didn't know of any weathertop easter egg and found that, hadn't seen that before From now on I recommend this solution LOL

Again, that's not going to help you get the star -- the jetpack only becomes availabel AFTER solving all the puzzles AND collecting the star.

I'm not talking about the jetpack and neither was joridiculous 😂👍

Originally posted by darkgreenblue:

Originally posted by Syzygy:

Connecting from the other two puzzles is probably the intended way.

It is definitely the intended solution, because Talos never required the player to do any real platforming/parkour, even for stars (and even for Gehenna stars). It's all designed so even a novice gamer can do everything by walking, with required jumps limited to the orange footprints.

Probably, it's sensible and has precedent. There are footsteps on the rocks and walls too though, pretty sure the footsteps will show up just about anywhere so idk what the difference is. I think on some puzzles croteam leaves multiple options on purpose tbh, like weathertop.

[joridiculous]

Originally posted by Syzygy:

Originally posted by joridiculous:

One of them have a funny surprise when you touch it that you can "abuse".

Omg I just went in-game because I didn't know of any weathertop easter egg and found that, hadn't seen that before From now on I recommend this solution LOL

Its hilarious! And so helpful

Originally posted by Alcator:

Originally posted by Syzygy:

Omg I just went in-game because I didn't know of any weathertop easter egg and found that, hadn't seen that before From now on I recommend this solution LOL

Again, that's not going to help you get the star -- the jetpack only becomes availabel AFTER solving all the puzzles AND collecting the star.

no ones been mentioning the jetpack.

[Alcator]

Originally posted by joridiculous:

no ones been mentioning the jetpack.

Go ahead and kindly reveal what easter egg do you propose to abuse (and how) to reach that star.