Laser Tank

I need help again. I can't even figure out what flag to pursue, they all seem impossible.
Any help appreciated. Thanks

Most of the flags are unreachable. I think the creator's intention is that we block the I15 and L15 ATs and then drive onto the K16 flag. The M16 AT will shoot but because you will be 2 spaces from it when you move onto the flag, the laser shot will only travel 1 space before the game ends.

However, there is a trick which will considerably shorten your solution and now is a good time to learn it because some later levels will not be solvable without it.

When you drive between two ATs facing each other, only one will shoot - and it will always be the same one as there is a direction priority. If you were on regular ground, you would die anyway but if you move onto a Flag, the game will end before the shot gets to you! This is basically the same trick which allows you to dash past next to one AT's gun using a Mover or Ice because another AT has priority to shoot.

Thank you for that tip. I did not know that. However i still have been unable to solve 355,
I use C8 to block M15, but can't figure out how to block I15. As always any help is appreciated.

No need to block either of those ATs Bob! Just drive onto J15 - M15 will shoot as it has priority but its shot won't reach you before the game registers you as being on the Flag!

That's the trick.

I misspoke. It's I15 I can't figure out how to block! I use C8 to block L15. I still need help.

I repeat - No need to block either of those ATs. Forget about I15. Just drive onto J15 - M15 will shoot as it has priority but its shot won't reach you before the game registers you as being on the Flag!

I go back to your first answer on this level: "the creator's intention is that we block the I15 and L15 ATs".
I got L15 I can't get I 15. Thanks for your attention.
Bob

Let's not worry about what we might think the creator intended (as we could always be mistaken) if we can see a shorter solution.

The trick is worth learning. You will certainly need to use it on later levels.

I am sorry about this long dialog. I kept pursuing the "intent"', but you finally got thru to me. Thank you for your persistence.
As always, Than you very much.
Bob

You're welcome Bob.