Question about basics

[Superbeef]

I've got a question about some fundamentals. Is it always possible to get the plums and the carrots in a single run without perks?

I got to level 12, and I was stuck for the longest time. I could get all carrots or I could get the plums, but I couldn't *seem* do both. (Although it's possible I'm overlooking something)

Then I noticed I had a bomb in my inventory. And THIS bomb seems to work differently from the rest of the bombs in that it also destroys fruit and clocks! Now I think I can accomplish both goals in a single run.

I suppose my questions and observations are:

. Did I just not notice that the game gave me a free bomb perk to solve this level? I don't remember seeing any indication, but just happened to glance up to the corner of the screen.

. Was there an explanation that the bomb perk acts differently than the bombs on screen? They are different, right?

. Will there be other instances where the game requires a bomb perk to get both objectives? I know the plums are technically "optional", but only optional in the sense that you can put up with the game giving you a heavy sigh and a disappointed look.

Of course all of this is moot if I'm simply being a dumb-head and got tripped up on level 12.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1339017206

[Rhino Boss]

Every puzzle can be done without a perk. In fact; if you want to get 4 stars in a puzzle you must get the plums and carrots without using a perk.

It’s always a good idea to use a perk to complete the puzzle without dying. Then replay it now you know how to do it. And get your 4 stars.

Generally the Plumbs are harder to get, but there is a high reward. If a puzzle has more than 3 Plumbs you need only to get 3 and the others maybe a decoy!!!

Bomb perks and bombs already in the puzzle are almost the same, except you can place the bomb perk without starting the fuse. Handy in the Mayan level where there is pressure pads to turn off the fire arrows.

Bombs will blow-up the goal, carrots, clocks and other bombs; they will also blow Tooki out of the map so watch out for chain reactions. They do not blow up the fruit though.

Often your path will be blocked by a clock and you will need to blow it out of the way. Hint’ Hint’ number 12.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1339038196


You get a free bomb perk for blowing up 10 goals, and sometimes in the Easter eggs. The Easter eggs give a perk at random, could be a super rewind, extra life, gold clock, or bomb.

You also get a free gold clock perk for scoring 10 of them.

[Superbeef]

Ohh! I see now. That's great to know about the perks, and very happy to hear they are not required!

Not sure why I was under the impression that perk-bombs behaved differently in their destructive capacity. I must have observed something incorrectly / impatiently.