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Vi. 27 Dec, 2019 @ 2:25am
Stuck a the oil puzzle.
I reached the oil puzzle where you have to to turn two pillar so that the oil can flow correctly. Here is my problem, after i connect the two pillar with the rope i tried to turn the first pillar that has the handle on it but it wont complete a single turn, mid way of turning it the pillar i got stuck as if a pebble got caught in the way and not for long the pillar pushes me back to the beginning. If i cut the rope i can turn the first pillar normally. I restarted the game. i retry but this time it works. i noticed that the second pillar have to turn twice to be in the correct position but after completing one cycle the same problem occurs. Lara stopped pushing and it forces me to go back to the original position. if i cut the rope the first pillar would start to spin by itself. PLEASE HELP
Last edited by Vi.; 27 Dec, 2019 @ 2:27am
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bulletshowerr 27 Dec, 2019 @ 2:56am 
I believe you connect 2 pillars, turn them as far you know your limits now, cut the rope. Turn one pillar and then connect them again OR connect them immediality after the cut (not sure which one is the right answer, i believe the first answer is the right answer). Now you can go further, your limits are changed.
Last edited by bulletshowerr; 27 Dec, 2019 @ 3:00am
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MattBoothDev 27 Dec, 2019 @ 3:09am 
Yep, 12345 is right.

Turn them so the one (facing down) on the left is correct.

Cut the rope.

Turn the left side once.

Attach the rope

Turn.

It should be something like that.
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Vi. 27 Dec, 2019 @ 3:41am 
Originally posted by 12345:
I believe you connect 2 pillars, turn them as far you know your limits now, cut the rope. Turn one pillar and then connect them again OR connect them immediality after the cut (not sure which one is the right answer, i believe the first answer is the right answer). Now you can go further, your limits are changed.
OK so here is what i did, i connect both pillars, turn once, then cut, then turn the 1st pillar once. It should change the limit right? it didnt, i connect the rope and both pillar turn by itself to their original position, i tried to push it the other way around but Lara just got pushed over. after all that i tried to push the pillars again but after one full cycle the pillar stopped at the middle of the second cycle.
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bulletshowerr 27 Dec, 2019 @ 3:48am 
Originally posted by Vi.:
Originally posted by 12345:
I believe you connect 2 pillars, turn them as far you know your limits now, cut the rope. Turn one pillar and then connect them again OR connect them immediality after the cut (not sure which one is the right answer, i believe the first answer is the right answer). Now you can go further, your limits are changed.
OK so here is what i did, i connect both pillars, turn once, then cut, then turn the 1st pillar once. It should change the limit right? it didnt, i connect the rope and both pillar turn by itself to their original position, i tried to push it the other way around but Lara just got pushed over. after all that i tried to push the pillars again but after one full cycle the pillar stopped at the middle of the second cycle.
And what happened when you turn both, cut the rope, turn the first to max other direction, reconnect them?

I known it is a bit difficult, i have wasted my time there too. But after several trying you will figure out.

Edit: found a YT movie, you can watch yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObrYJhWdFdQ

Edit2: ah i see, dont reconnect them. Move them both so the second is position right, cut the rope, move the first and then it is ready.
Last edited by bulletshowerr; 27 Dec, 2019 @ 3:53am
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Vi. 27 Dec, 2019 @ 3:54am 
Originally posted by 12345:
Originally posted by Vi.:
OK so here is what i did, i connect both pillars, turn once, then cut, then turn the 1st pillar once. It should change the limit right? it didnt, i connect the rope and both pillar turn by itself to their original position, i tried to push it the other way around but Lara just got pushed over. after all that i tried to push the pillars again but after one full cycle the pillar stopped at the middle of the second cycle.
And what happened when you turn both, cut the rope, turn the first to max other direction, reconnect them?

I known it is a bit difficult, i have wasted my time there too. But after several trying you will figure out.

Edit: found a YT movie, you can watch yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObrYJhWdFdQ

Yes i've seen the walkthrough but in that video lara can turn it with ease. My lara cant push the pillar half way, she'll just get pushed back to the starting position as if the pillars have a spring on it. this problem only occurs if i connect both pillars. if the pillars arent connected i can turn the first pillar with ease. This shouldn't be a difficult puzzle i know what to do its just that the pillars are stopping me. Thanks for your help tho, ill keep trying. atm im just frustrated
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ченгачгук 27 Dec, 2019 @ 10:49am 
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m 29 Dec, 2019 @ 3:33pm 
i had the same problem and it turned out to be another bug in the game. you'll have to reload an earlier save and get it right the first time.
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Vi. 29 Dec, 2019 @ 6:27pm 
Originally posted by orcmalavi:
i had the same problem and it turned out to be another bug in the game. you'll have to reload an earlier save and get it right the first time.
i already passed it,i stop playing it for the day and the next day when i launch it somehow it was fixed.
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Doc Holiday 10 Dec, 2020 @ 6:06pm 
terrible puzzle. This game just screams "I'm worse than Rise!" during this awful "puzzle"
#9
Julio Brutal 10 Feb, 2021 @ 5:50am 
This bug on ps5 made me just give up and delete the game, after 2 hours stuck in this ♥♥♥♥.
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Vi. 10 Feb, 2021 @ 6:19am 
Originally posted by Julio Brutal:
This bug on ps5 made me just give up and delete the game, after 2 hours stuck in this ♥♥♥♥.
i forgot how i did it, but i had to restart the game and load my save files a few times.
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Vi. 10 Feb, 2021 @ 6:20am 
Originally posted by Vi.:
Originally posted by Julio Brutal:
This bug on ps5 made me just give up and delete the game, after 2 hours stuck in this ♥♥♥♥.
i forgot how i did it, but i had to restart the game and load my save files a few times.
stuck here for more than 2h tbh
#12
erik.king 15 Feb, 2021 @ 4:44pm 
I am stuck here too. I know how to solve the puzzle but Lara can't do a full turn with the columns connected. Looks like she is slipping/doesn't have the strength. I have restarted, rebooted, done everything. Help!
#13
Holografix 16 Feb, 2021 @ 9:30pm 
solution:

1. Attach the pillars with rope
2. Turn the big pillar clockwise until the small pillar's grooves flow into the wood gate
3. cut the rope
4. Turn the big pillar clockwise so the grooves carry the flow from:
square pit --> big pillar --> small pillar --> wood gate

5. Go to the stone jag mechanism
6. Shoot arrow to release oil/blood flow
7. Activate stone jag mechanism when square pit is full.

8. Done.
Last edited by Holografix; 16 Feb, 2021 @ 9:32pm
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Vi. 16 Feb, 2021 @ 10:47pm 
Originally posted by Holografix:
solution:

1. Attach the pillars with rope
2. Turn the big pillar clockwise until the small pillar's grooves flow into the wood gate
3. cut the rope
4. Turn the big pillar clockwise so the grooves carry the flow from:
square pit --> big pillar --> small pillar --> wood gate

5. Go to the stone jag mechanism
6. Shoot arrow to release oil/blood flow
7. Activate stone jag mechanism when square pit is full.

8. Done.

Thanks for the solution, but i think we are stuck here not because we dont know what to do, its just that there is a bug or some sort that wont allow the pillars to turn.
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