Clue Scroll Sliding Puzzle Guide (In-Depth, with algorithms)

[goldeneye090]

My guide for solving Sliding Puzzle clues from Treasure Trails is too direct to be posted on the main RuneScape forums. I sent Tip.It an e-mail asking if they were interested in seeing it but they did not respond, so I'll post it here for anyone who is interested.

 

 

 

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Hello all you Treasure Hunters out there!

 

 

 

In this guide I will attempt to simplify the Puzzle-Solving process that many people find difficult and time-consuming while completing Treasure Trails. Using this process, most of which I developed myself, I am able to solve every puzzle clue in a very short amount of time- usually in just a few minutes. I will show the process using two grids to represent the Puzzle Picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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@@@@@@

 

$$$$$$$$$

 

** ** O O O

 

** ** O O O

 

 

 

In Picture 1, I have broken up the Picture into 5 Sections. You have most likely seen this setup in other guides, but I will review it quickly anyway. Generally, you want to solve the Puzzle in the following order:

 

 

 

1. Row 1 (%)

 

2. Row 2 (@)

 

3. Row 3 ($$)

 

4. The lower left corner (**)

 

5. The lower right corner (O)

 

 

 

Most likely, you have tried this and understand the concept very well. However, going about actually solving the puzzle in this order is a different story. Ergo, I will provide algorithms I have developed myself to help you understand how to get each piece in its place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A B C D E

 

F G H I J

 

K L M N O

 

P Q R S T

 

U V W X Y

 

 

 

Referencing Picture 2 above, first get tiles A, B, C, and D into their correct places using whatever means necessary- brute force clicking them into place. Do not worry about where the other tiles are pushed off to. Now get tile E into tile Js location (directly under the place it needs to be). Now position the tiles in Row 2 so that the empty tile space is in position H.

 

 

 

Finally, perform this clicking algorithm in accordance to Picture 2: [C-D-E-J-I-D-C-H]

 

 

 

Row 1 should now be complete. Repeat this process to complete Rows 2 and 3.

 

 

 

The algorithm for Row 2, shifted down, becomes this: [H-I-J-O-N-I-H-M]

 

The algorithm for Row 3, shifted down once again, becomes this: [M-N-O-T-S-N-M-R]

 

 

 

To solve the lower left and lower right corners (doing the lower left, then lower right), you use a different algorithm to get each column into place one at a time. First, get tile U into place using brute-force positioning once again. Now get tile P into position R. Position the empty tile space so that it is at location V.

 

 

 

Perform this clicking algorithm in accordance to Picture 2: [u-P-Q-V-U-P-Q-R-W-V-U-P-Q]

 

 

 

Column 1 (tiles P and U) should now be in place. Repeat this process to complete Columns 2 and 3.

 

 

 

Position tiles Q and V the same way you positioned tiles P and U, only shifted over one column.

 

The algorithm for Column 2 becomes this: [V-Q-R-W-V-Q-R-S-X-W-V-Q-R]

 

 

 

Position tiles R and W the same way, shifted over once again.

 

The algorithm for Column 3 becomes this: [W-R-S-X-W-R-S-T-Y-X-W-R-S]

 

 

 

Tiles S, T and X can then simply be clicked into place through rotation and tile Y will become the empty tile space.

 

 

 

I hope this makes your future puzzles less frustrating and, if anything, fun!

 

Happy Trailing!

 

 

 

Goldeneye090

[P4duke]

1) I can't see the post :-o

 

2) It's easy... 1st row, 2nd row, 3rd row, six in the south-west corner then the four (3+empty space) in the south-east corner

[Atom Smash40]

1) I can't see the post :-o

 

2) It's easy... 1st row, 2nd row, 3rd row, six in the south-west corner then the four (3+empty space) in the south-east corner

 

yea...we have one on this site....

[Bashful]

i just need an algorithm for solving this:

 

 

 

[goldeneye090]

I just posted it, check it out. I am aware Tip.It has a guide, I've simply gone into more detail.

 

 

 

Goldeneye090

[Bashful]

well. yea. i do a method fairly similar to yours up there, and maybe like 1 time outta 10 i end up with that 3 last squares in that arrangement. then ill usually restart the whole puzzle and do it all over again. any idea how to fix it from that point onwards?

[goldeneye090]

Yes Bashful, just compare your puzzle to my Letter Grid. Slide the piece above the troll's right leg over (to the right), then slide the one to its left over. The shield piece should now be directly under the place it needs to be. Then perform this algorithm:

 

 

 

[M-N-O-T-S-N-M-R]

 

 

 

Edit: assuming the blank tile piece was in the middle column of that row

 

 

 

Did that work?

[Opieous]

Thats actually nice, but i've now gotten so used to the earlier method that solving them is no long a pain in the rear.

[goldeneye090]

What was the earlier method? I'm interested in seeing everyone's own method of solving these.

[Maulmachine]

belongs in general guides subforum of the AOW>=.

[goldeneye090]

Oops sorry, thank you for moving it :)

[Ddude42]

Great guide. The biggest reason I don't do Treasure Trails are because of Sliding Puzzles. Unfortunately, I'm still trying to wrap my brain around your idea. I have been inspired to start doing Clue Scrolls again, I believe the best way to learn your technique is by actually practicing it.

 

 

 

Expect to see me in the future though, either asking for help or thanking you for making these puzzles so easy.

[goldeneye090]

Thank you so much! I hope it helps you in the future :)