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| MeCon |
Yeah, it works in theory, but ive been trying to do this, just out of curiosity, and it seems like it would be impossible to do.
 Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:39 pm
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| e^(i*pi) |
Reset
| iguana611 wrote: |
| Same problem as banderson. I tried to close it, and now it won't close all the way and it won't reopen. What do I do??? |
Assuming that you did not remove the maze from the bottom half of the Isis, there are two different possibilities.
CASE A - When resetting you put the third ball bearing on the center post of the plunger or in the center of the maze.
CASE B - When resetting you put the third ball bearing back on the magnet.
If CASE A, then just work the third ball bearing back to the center of the maze and proceed to open the same way you did originally.
If CASE B and the placentas ARE lined up, then make sure the third ball bearing is free and proceed as in Case A.
If CASE B and the placentas ARE NOT lined up, then you have a major problem. The third ball bearing will be prevented from entering the maze by the maze cover. Charlief222 at the bottom of page 2 of this thread suggests a way to possibly open the Isis without the third ball bearing.
| Charlef222 wrote: |
HEY for all you out there who are pissed off at this thing heres an easy way to solve it, no maze required.
hold the puzzle upside down in you hand (plunger down) and make sure the bearings are quiet. then quickly and forcefully ark it up and turn to come down onyour other hand or a table quickly so the bearings cant fall out of the groves they are in when it is upside down. ( this step is similar to when you swing a bucket of water upside down without water falling out)
you should then be able to shake it rightside up without and noise.
when this is accomplished turn the top counterclockwise about a centimeter, till it stops you, the turn forcefully clockwise and it should just unscrew.
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I haven't tried it, but in theory it should work. The momentum of the maze may carry it to the unlocked position.
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:06 pm
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| iguana611 |
Same problem as banderson. I tried to close it, and now it won't close all the way and it won't reopen. What do I do???
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:20 pm
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| e^(i*pi) |
re: Can't release 3rd BB!
I had a similar problem. After I finally opened my Isis I found there was a bit of glue residue inside the maze. When I resorted to sharply rapping the side of the Isis against a door frame (several different times in different places) I managed to get the third ball bearing past the problem area.
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:44 am
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| ame5057 |
Can't release 3rd BB!
Ok, so after reading this, and even reading the description of how the ISIS works, I still cannot seem to release the 3rd ball (or so I believe). I have had the ISIS for a few months now, and finally decided to give in, and am glad I did, since I would have absolutely NEVER gotten it(I had never heard of the 11th clue...). Heres my problem:
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So I read that you need to hit the ISIS with the plunger facing up to get the 3rd BB off of the magnet, and I did just that. MANY TIMES. So many times, that the bottom ring flew off and was a total PITA to get back on. I dropped it from pretty high onto a concrete floor a couple times, and I know the plunger was up when it hit the ground. The 3rd BB cannot be heard, and when I turn it upside down and swirl gently, it is still silence.
I obviously tried doing the next step to go through the maze, and tried that for a while as well with no luck. Could the 3rd BB be released and I just didn't know? If its not, any advice for a good way to get it out without risking the rings falling off again? Any advice is appreciated! You can e-mail me at ame5057SPLATpsu.edu Thanks!!!
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:49 pm
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| Charlief222 |
 solvong the isis puzzle
HEY for all you out there who are pissed off at this thing heres an easy way to solve it, no maze required.
hold the puzzle upside down in you hand (plunger down) and make sure the bearings are quiet. then quickly and forcefully ark it up and turn to come down onyour other hand or a table quickly so the bearings cant fall out of the groves they are in when it is upside down. ( this step is similar to when you swing a bucket of water upside down without water falling out)
you should then be able to shake it rightside up without and noise.
when this is accomplished turn the top counterclockwise about a centimeter, till it stops you, the turn forcefully clockwise and it should just unscrew.
*IF IT RE LOCKS DURING THE UNSCREWING< JUST REPEAT THE FIRST STEP AND CONTINUE TO UNSCREW[/spoiler]
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:50 pm
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| banderson |
resetting isis
resetting isis
Does anyone know if it is possible to put the isis in a state that can't be fixed. i recently solved the puzzle, but when trying to reset it, I placed it in a state that I can't figure out how to move from. the placentas are lines up but there is a small gap between the two halves. I can't determine if the 3rd ball is free or not. i fixed it to its magnet before trying to reset, but when screwing it back together i couldn't get it to fully close. I have tried to retrace my steps and have tried to start from step one and try to reopen it. nothing has worked. any ideas please? i want to give it to others in the family to see if they can solve it. please help.
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:10 pm
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| xGecko |
Relax
Relax, it's a puzzle.
What ever the cost, how ever you got yours, it's meant to be fun.
The people that thought being told how to open it, would ruin the fun, wouldn't be searching the net for clues (unless they wanted them).
Personally I opened mine and needed help to reset it but the instructions from sonic warp are "less than optimal".
If you don't like what is being said in the post, don't read it. How did you find the post anyway? searching for clue? wouldn't that ruin your fun?
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:08 am
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| MeCon wrote: |
| cyberus wrote: |
| crap wrote: |
I've only just seen this FAQ page. It makes me want to throw up!
This is meant to be a challange! You have just dumbed down the whole Isis adventure.
If people buy an Isis and then follow what you say it would be a waste of money on their part. Why spend money on a puzzle and then go for the answer? |
Then don't read it. Go somewhere else. It isn't my intent to hinder anyone's sense of 'challenge.' The puzzle really wasn't that difficult in the first place, I opened mine in about 20 minutes, and that's including the time it took to decipher the clues. The solving and explanation portion of the FAQ are for people who have already solved the puzzle, or anyone who is sick of the idea of a 'challenge' and wants their $200 puzzle open.
I've said it before, and I will say it again; if you really can't crack this thing on your own, you have very little chance of going further in this adventure via solving a riddle and getting a prize. Those of you who view this as 'more competition' are far too stupid to win anything. |
Totally agree with cyberus, there is plenty of warning about the spoilers on this page, and if you dont want to read it, then dont!! |
It should not have been made avalible to read in the first place. I agree with 'Crap' lol that this should not have been made.
And whoever it was that said people that are too stupid to win anything if they can't open it on their own' well, don't we think a lot of ourselves! You must think you are far better than anyone else that posts on here. News: your not!
Why do so many people on this forum have a nasty way of talking?
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:42 am
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| cyberus |
Re: Releasing the third BB
| Hate2HitThings wrote: |
Now, releasing the third BB... Is it a quick hard shake, a sharp smack or a full on SPANK!? I don't really want to break this as it took lots of convincing to get it for my birthday!
Many thanks
Oh and just to add my two cents, Cyberus, I think you have done a great job! |
Thanks, H2HT. And yes, you really do need to give it a good whack. It will make your palms sore, so I'd suggest hitting it onto a phonebook, or take a towel and bundle it up on the ground and hit it on that. The Isis is pretty tough, it can take a beating 
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:08 am
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| Hate2HitThings |
Releasing the third BB
Now, releasing the third BB... Is it a quick hard shake, a sharp smack or a full on SPANK!? I don't really want to break this as it took lots of convincing to get it for my birthday!
Many thanks
Oh and just to add my two cents, Cyberus, I think you have done a great job!
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:29 pm
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| MeCon |
Re: guiding the 3rd bb
???????
| vulcan169 wrote: |
| ok i need help. im trying to "swirl" it but im not sure im doing it right i know the 3rd bb is in play cause it sounds diff. than the other 2 but do i need to swirl while the plunger is facing directly up or just northwards? i have been trying and it just doesnt seem to work but when i turn it upside down it goes quiet and i can turn the placentas apart like 1 cm. |
ok it seems like you are really close. you should "swirl" plunger up.
When held plunger up, does the plunger only go down half way?
PM me with more info on your situation, i can help.
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:01 pm
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| MeCon |
| cyberus wrote: |
| crap wrote: |
I've only just seen this FAQ page. It makes me want to throw up!
This is meant to be a challange! You have just dumbed down the whole Isis adventure.
If people buy an Isis and then follow what you say it would be a waste of money on their part. Why spend money on a puzzle and then go for the answer? |
Then don't read it. Go somewhere else. It isn't my intent to hinder anyone's sense of 'challenge.' The puzzle really wasn't that difficult in the first place, I opened mine in about 20 minutes, and that's including the time it took to decipher the clues. The solving and explanation portion of the FAQ are for people who have already solved the puzzle, or anyone who is sick of the idea of a 'challenge' and wants their $200 puzzle open.
I've said it before, and I will say it again; if you really can't crack this thing on your own, you have very little chance of going further in this adventure via solving a riddle and getting a prize. Those of you who view this as 'more competition' are far too stupid to win anything. |
Totally agree with cyberus, there is plenty of warning about the spoilers on this page, and if you dont want to read it, then dont!!
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:48 pm
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| vulcan169 |
guiding the 3rd bb
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ok i need help. im trying to "swirl" it but im not sure im doing it right i know the 3rd bb is in play cause it sounds diff. than the other 2 but do i need to swirl while the plunger is facing directly up or just northwards? i have been trying and it just doesnt seem to work but when i turn it upside down it goes quiet and i can turn the placentas apart like 1 cm.
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:50 pm
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| TAKSTER |
HELP!!
problem with closing the Isis
hey, I'd just like to say thanks for the FAQ, i was about to smash the infernal sphere just for the heck of it.
ok, my problem is that after i opened it, my brother screwed it back to gether but couldnt get it tight and now i cant open it. iv tried the steps to open it, done them in reverse, and practically broken my thumb pressing the stupid plunger
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:47 pm
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