Talk:Level 882/@comment-24693751-20150409235021

I found this level to be medium, personally. I passed it on the 3rd try w/ 2**. I'll try to share my "strategy"(in quotes b/c I didn't exactly have one),or at least anything I found helpful since it seems others are having some trouble with it. My 1st try I had 3 jellies left. I pretty much was focusing on both the top & bottom of the board but noticed I had trouble clearing the bottom. So 2nd try I pretty just focused on the bottom & didn't come as close to passing. I understand why ppl are saying to focus on the bottom & while I agree you should,it's also important not to neglect the top. What I found the most helpful in my winning board was combining two wrapped/striped combos, one on either side of the board. For one of them I had to decide btwn using that combo or saving a CB that I knew would get wiped out if I set off the wrapped/striped combo & I chose the wrapped/striped. I def think that was the right choice &would suggest using that combo any time you have the opportunity. I also tried to make moves that would get rid of licorice, remember you can even make matches over the licorice itself. Anytime I had the opportunity to both break the bottom & kill off a jelly square or squares, I took it. I really don't like making moves that don't get rid of jelly & ususally only do when there's no other option & then I try to make a move that would either break the licorice or help hit the bottom. Of course making any specials is helpful, esp a vertical & then try to get it to the bottom to break through the icing. On this particular board I mostly set off specials right away unless I could see an opportunity to mix with a wrapped. I personally don't find the tornado to be a problem. In fact it even helped me at one point by landing on a special I made & setting it off. And I'm not sure when but at some point it disappears from the board anyway. I even sometimes found it helpful in creating mini cascades. I guess in terms of focusing on the bottom I'd say I agree it's a good idea, however if you see an easy match up top, esp one which will also break licorice and/or where you can make a special candy,def take it. I hopes something I shared helps someone! Good luck crushing! :)