The Let's Play Archive

SpaceChem (2013 Tournament)

by Wild M

Part 26: Puzzles - Round 8 - Random Inputs and Ions

Round 8 - Random Inputs
This week is a bit special.

Random Luck Bonus - If you manage to score 1st place in one of these puzzles and you would otherwise be ineligible for the closed tournament, you will score a bonus spot for the first round of the loser's pool! You'll have to fight your way to the top from the very bottom, but hey, that's how it goes.

16: Halogen Sorting



Task: Find a way to separate chlorine from bromine.
Goal Priority: LEAST CYCLES/LEAST SYMBOLS/SUBMISSION TIME

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17: Magnets



Task: Create magnetite from iron fragments and oxygen.
Goal Priority: LEAST SYMBOLS/LEAST CYCLES/SUBMISSION TIME

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Round 8 - Ions

You know what's harder than sorting random inputs? Sorting random inputs that leave waste behind to use later!

Challenge 8: Dessication Station



Task: Extract sodium hydroxide from water.
Goal Priority: LEAST CYCLES/LEAST SYMBOLS/SUBMISSION TIME

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Challenge 9: Oxygen Candle



Task: Burn potassium perchlorate in a tiny reactor.
Goal Priority: LEAST SYMBOLS/LEAST CYCLES/SUBMISSION TIME

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