Board Thread:Eureka Moments/@comment-29694704-20160910215657

'''This was originally posted on Mindless Chatter under KJ8 Pretty Smart. It was suggested to me by AAA to post it here. Understand my strategy is based on the player already understanding the puzzle and how to get speciality gems and what those gems do.'''

Lizard, first hoping for the best on next weeks eye surgery. Second thank goodness you didn't loose your eye. Third GM. Okay, it's good you've read the Tips here so my suggestions will not sound like AAA nonsense. (ooooh, wonder if that's gonna come back to bite me in the hiney) ...Anywho, my tips:

1) have full energy, one dinner and at least 20 seeker eyes and time machines in stock.

2) run the time tailsman. Having the extra 60 seconds will help remove the necessity of having more time machines in stock. DO NOT run any other tailsman unless it's the super winged lightening. Your not playing for awards or points. This marathon is strictly to become great at GM.

3) this is VERY important. You are only going to play GM. No other pics. For two reason's. A) repetative play helps the learning curve increase and B) when your done with this marathoner you don't want that extra 60 seconds to interfere with how much time your brain thinks it has to do another pic. Make sense?

4) turn the sound down or even off. The 20 second count down music is a stress factor, creates pressure and than you can't think much less see the obvious move.

5) keep an eye on your clock. When you know you need more time dont wait till the 20 second mark go ahead and get a TM at the 45 second mark. Two reasons a) remove stess if running out of time and B) when the clock runs out it takes away from your concentration while the time loads and the puzzle comes back up AND you don't want to answer no by mistake. (thats on my list of SS snafus)

6) Always look the board over first. Start with the top. First move will always be a top move and work down. When the board goes crazy and finally stops, start at the top again.

7) Corners. Clear them when ever possible, even if it means a giving up a 4 play line. Take the corner move evey time.

8) Specialty blocks. Lines. Bombs. Colors. Whenever possible combine these. If you have one of these specialty blocks don't use it just for the sake of using it. Be patient. Save it. Work the puzzle. Don't let the puzzle work you.

9) If your working a section of the puzzle and blocks keep lining up stay with that section till it dries out. Remember, top to bottom.

10) and last but not least, make sure your well rested and won't be interrupted for 3-5 hours. Than take a break, let you and your games energy restore (pop a winged lightening to speed it up) than play for another 3-5 hours. By the end of 6-10 hours of straight GM you will no longer suck at it. TRUST ME. This is experience talking. I sucked at it and now I don't.

Looking forward to hearing from you...... 