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'''Totally Unfair''' is the 131st level in [[Chip's Challenge 1]]. Aside from the removal of a [[glider]] and a second [[teeth]], Totally Unfair is identical to [[Totally Fair]], except for one small thing: Chip can't walk into the teeth area, such that he must work completely blind - and in only sixty seconds:
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'''Totally Unfair''' is the 131st level in [[Chip's Challenge 1]]. Aside from the removal of a [[glider]] and a second [[teeth]], Totally Unfair is identical to [[Totally Fair]], except for one 'small' thing: Chip can't walk into the teeth area, such that he must work completely blind - and in only 60 seconds:
   
 
[[Image:Fairunfair.png|The key few tiles which change everything.]]
 
[[Image:Fairunfair.png|The key few tiles which change everything.]]
   
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Fortunately, [[Melinda]]'s helpful hint in a special dispatch will greatly help Chip. While "sjum" (in lowercase) in the level [[hint]] may not immediately be recognized as the [[password]] to Totally Fair, a [[special dispatch]] (which has not been seen since [[Glut]]) confirms a connection between Totally Unfair and Totally Fair:
If you do not have a map, this level will probably seem impossible, and even with a guide, Chip might find himself running out of time if he is too slow. Totally Unfair is a unanimous 5 rating! Use your knowledge of teeth, and the level's hint which directs you to remember how Totally Fair worked.
 
   
 
<blockquote>''Dear Chip, This level will seem more fair if you take the time to read the hint. This is a level that could become Totally Fair! In the meantime, Chip, it's important for you to know that when you get caught in those bear [[trap]]s, it causes me pain, too! Commiseratingly Yours, Melinda''</blockquote>
The route this time through is 6L to take three chips and set the teeth moving, and then 5U 18R 17U RUR [4] 8D R [8] 8U R [8] 6D [8] 5U [6] R. You are now free to take the chips, go back to the exit, and leave one of the hardest puzzles in the entire levelset.
 
   
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(In the original Lynx version and its ports, all hints are in uppercase only, making the 'sjum' reference slightly less obscure).
[[File:Marker.jpg|thumb|left|Wall markers on the west side...what are they for?]]
 
   
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Even with this connection established, Totally Unfair remains extremely hard and will still be worthy of a 5-star difficulty rating. Since Chip cannot enter the teeth room, to change it would make the level impossible, so it is obvious that it must be the same as before. A subtle hint as to where to move vertically can be seen in the [[wall]] pieces between the chips and the teeth room:
The above diagram shows an outline of a similar route, where the [[wall]] pieces to the left are a guide to where Chip must move. This is another subtle hint to a dizzying puzzle.
 
   
 
[[File:Marker.jpg|thumb|left|Wall markers on the west side...what are they for?]]
== Special dispatch from Melinda ==
 
   
 
The route this time through is 6L to take three chips and set the teeth moving, and then 5U 18R 16U RUR [4] 8D R [8] 8U R [8] 6D [8] 5U [6] R. Chip is now free to take the chips, go back to the exit, and complete the level.
''Dear Chip, This level will seem more fair if you take the time to read the hint. This is a level that could become totally fair! In the meantime, Chip, it's important for you to know that when you get caught in those bear traps, it causes me pain, too! Commiseratingly Yours, Melinda''
 
   
 
== Walkthrough ==
 
== Walkthrough ==
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[[File:Chip's Challenge 1 level 131 solution - 26 seconds|425px]]
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{{Level Progression|Ice Cube|Mix Up}}
 
{{Level Progression|Ice Cube|Mix Up}}
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[[Category:Levels containing passwords]]

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You can find the page you were looking for at:
https://wiki.bitbusters.club/Totally_Unfair.
This wiki is no longer maintained.


Totally Unfair is the 131st level in Chip's Challenge 1. Aside from the removal of a glider and a second teeth, Totally Unfair is identical to Totally Fair, except for one 'small' thing: Chip can't walk into the teeth area, such that he must work completely blind - and in only 60 seconds:

The key few tiles which change everything.

Fortunately, Melinda's helpful hint in a special dispatch will greatly help Chip. While "sjum" (in lowercase) in the level hint may not immediately be recognized as the password to Totally Fair, a special dispatch (which has not been seen since Glut) confirms a connection between Totally Unfair and Totally Fair:

Dear Chip, This level will seem more fair if you take the time to read the hint. This is a level that could become Totally Fair! In the meantime, Chip, it's important for you to know that when you get caught in those bear traps, it causes me pain, too! Commiseratingly Yours, Melinda

(In the original Lynx version and its ports, all hints are in uppercase only, making the 'sjum' reference slightly less obscure).

Even with this connection established, Totally Unfair remains extremely hard and will still be worthy of a 5-star difficulty rating. Since Chip cannot enter the teeth room, to change it would make the level impossible, so it is obvious that it must be the same as before. A subtle hint as to where to move vertically can be seen in the wall pieces between the chips and the teeth room:

Marker

Wall markers on the west side...what are they for?

The route this time through is 6L to take three chips and set the teeth moving, and then 5U 18R 16U RUR [4] 8D R [8] 8U R [8] 6D [8] 5U [6] R. Chip is now free to take the chips, go back to the exit, and complete the level.

Walkthrough

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You can find the page you were looking for at:
https://wiki.bitbusters.club/Totally_Unfair.
This wiki is no longer maintained.