Star (TTP2) - Revision history

Theadamabrams: added Road to Elysium section

2024-06-16T11:55:34Z

added Road to Elysium section

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:55, 16 June 2024
Line 1:		Line 1:
	'''Stars''' are collectible items in The Talos Principle 2.		'''Stars''' are collectible items in The Talos Principle 2 and its DLC.

	{{Quote\|I've discovered what seems like another mystery to solve: stars, clearly inspired by the Simulation, which are gained by solving puzzles related to these monuments.\|1k}}		{{Quote\|I've discovered what seems like another mystery to solve: stars, clearly inspired by the Simulation, which are gained by solving puzzles related to these monuments.\|1k}}

	In total there are 24 stars, two in each of the 12 [[:Category:TTP2 Areas\|main areas]]. Each star is collected at the base of a special monument, and these monuments come in three varieties:		In total there are 24 stars in the base game, two in each of the 12 [[:Category:TTP2 Areas\|main areas]]. Each star is collected at the base of a special monument, and these monuments come in three varieties:

	* '''A Pandora monument''' releases its star when Pandora’s box is activated, which almost always requires connecting a laser. This sometimes requires taking elements out of their original puzzles.		* '''A Pandora monument''' releases its star when Pandora’s box is activated, which almost always requires connecting a laser. This sometimes requires taking elements out of their original puzzles.
Line 9:		Line 9:
	* '''A Sphinx monument''' has a plaque with a clue about how to unlock the associated star. This might require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the level.		* '''A Sphinx monument''' has a plaque with a clue about how to unlock the associated star. This might require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the level.

	Every time a star is collected from the base of a monument you can hear a quote by their corresponding character. These quotes are given in sequential order and are not tied to a specific area (i.e., on collecting the first Prometheus monument star ~~you~~ will hear the first quote by Prometheus, no matter in which area).		Every time a star is collected from the base of a monument you can hear a quote by their corresponding character. These quotes are given in sequential order and are not tied to a specific area (e.g., upon collecting the first Prometheus monument star the player will hear the first quote by Prometheus, no matter in which area).

	Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[Achievements\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.		Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in the [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[Achievements\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.

	== List of Pandora monuments ==		== List of Pandora monuments ==
Line 78:		Line 78:
	* In times of war, is it wisdom or folly to give a sword to a child?		* In times of war, is it wisdom or folly to give a sword to a child?
	* A hammer forges, and a hammer breaks. But who can know the heart of the blacksmith?		* A hammer forges, and a hammer breaks. But who can know the heart of the blacksmith?

			= Road to Elysium =

			There are 8 stars (two of each kind) in [[Isle of the Blessed]], part of the [[Road to Elysium]] DLC. After collecting his first star, Yaqut speaks the following comment:

			* Kind of a shame there aren't any cool aphorisms for collecting stars. Maybe I should come up with my own. 'He who questions training only trains himself at asking questions.'

			The Orpheus Ascending and Into the Abyss DLC chapters do not contain stars.

	[[Category:Collectibles]]		[[Category:Collectibles]]
	[[Category:TTP2]]		[[Category:TTP2]]

Alf: Typo

2023-12-19T00:12:15Z

Typo

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:12, 18 December 2023
Line 5:		Line 5:
	In total there are 24 stars, two in each of the 12 [[:Category:TTP2 Areas\|main areas]]. Each star is collected at the base of a special monument, and these monuments come in three varieties:		In total there are 24 stars, two in each of the 12 [[:Category:TTP2 Areas\|main areas]]. Each star is collected at the base of a special monument, and these monuments come in three varieties:

	* '''A Pandora ~~monuments~~''' releases its star when Pandora’s box is activated, which almost always requires connecting a laser. This sometimes requires taking elements out of their original puzzles.		* '''A Pandora monument''' releases its star when Pandora’s box is activated, which almost always requires connecting a laser. This sometimes requires taking elements out of their original puzzles.
	* '''A Prometheus monument''' requires finding a "sprite" somewhere in the level. Touching the sprite causes it to fly off to a predetermined location, and repeating this process eventually brings the sprite to the Prometheus monument, unlocking a star.		* '''A Prometheus monument''' requires finding a "sprite" somewhere in the level. Touching the sprite causes it to fly off to a predetermined location, and repeating this process eventually brings the sprite to the Prometheus monument, unlocking a star.
	* '''A Sphinx monument''' has a plaque with a clue about how to unlock the associated star. This might require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the level.		* '''A Sphinx monument''' has a plaque with a clue about how to unlock the associated star. This might require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the level.

Theadamabrams: categories

2023-12-15T08:24:06Z

Theadamabrams: Capitalization

2023-12-08T11:38:17Z

Capitalization

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:38, 8 December 2023
Line 13:		Line 13:
	Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[Achievements\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.		Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[Achievements\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.

	== List of Pandora ~~Monuments~~ ==		== List of Pandora monuments ==

	* [[Grasslands Ring#Pandora Monument\|Grasslands Ring]] (East 1)		* [[Grasslands Ring#Pandora Monument\|Grasslands Ring]] (East 1)
Line 35:		Line 35:
	* It is not the voice of God that a prophet seeks in the desert, but the silence of man.		* It is not the voice of God that a prophet seeks in the desert, but the silence of man.

	== List of Prometheus ~~Monuments~~ ==		== List of Prometheus monuments ==

	* [[Grasslands Ring#Prometheus Monument\|Grasslands Ring]] (East 1)		* [[Grasslands Ring#Prometheus Monument\|Grasslands Ring]] (East 1)
Line 57:		Line 57:
	* {{TODO\|One more Prometheus quote is needed.}}		* {{TODO\|One more Prometheus quote is needed.}}

	== List of Sphinx ~~Monuments~~ ==		== List of Sphinx monuments ==

	* [[Wooded Plateau#Sphinx Monument\|Wooded Plateau]] (East 2)		* [[Wooded Plateau#Sphinx Monument\|Wooded Plateau]] (East 2)

Theadamabrams: Added many quotes

2023-12-07T20:17:18Z

Added many quotes

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:17, 7 December 2023
Line 5:		Line 5:
	In total there are 24 stars, two in each of the 12 [[:Category:TTP2 Areas\|main areas]]. Each star is collected at the base of a special monument, and these monuments come in three varieties:		In total there are 24 stars, two in each of the 12 [[:Category:TTP2 Areas\|main areas]]. Each star is collected at the base of a special monument, and these monuments come in three varieties:

	* '''Pandora monuments''' ~~release their~~ star when Pandora’s box is activated. This sometimes requires taking elements out of their original puzzles.		* '''A Pandora monuments''' releases its star when Pandora’s box is activated, which almost always requires connecting a laser. This sometimes requires taking elements out of their original puzzles.
	* '''Prometheus ~~monuments~~''' ~~require~~ finding a "sprite" somewhere in the level. Touching the sprite causes it to fly off to a predetermined location, and repeating this process eventually brings the sprite to the Prometheus monument, unlocking a star.		* '''A Prometheus monument''' requires finding a "sprite" somewhere in the level. Touching the sprite causes it to fly off to a predetermined location, and repeating this process eventually brings the sprite to the Prometheus monument, unlocking a star.
	* '''Sphinx ~~monuments~~''' ~~have~~ a plaque with a clue about how to unlock the associated star. ~~These can~~ require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the ~~world~~.		* '''A Sphinx monument''' has a plaque with a clue about how to unlock the associated star. This might require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the level.

	Every time a star is collected from the base of a monument you can hear a quote by their corresponding character. These quotes are given in sequential order and are not tied to a specific area (i.e. on collecting the first Prometheus monument star you will hear the first quote by Prometheus, no matter in which area).		Every time a star is collected from the base of a monument you can hear a quote by their corresponding character. These quotes are given in sequential order and are not tied to a specific area (i.e., on collecting the first Prometheus monument star you will hear the first quote by Prometheus, no matter in which area).

	Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[Achievements\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.		Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[Achievements\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.
Line 26:		Line 26:
	=== Pandora’s quotes ===		=== Pandora’s quotes ===

	* ''When the first man picked up the first stone, he did not do so to forge a tool; he did so to smite his brother.''		* When the first man picked up the first stone, he did not do so to forge a tool; he did so to smite his brother.
	* ''The hunter does not hunt because he is hungry; he hunts because he revels in death.''		* The hunter does not hunt because he is hungry; he hunts because he revels in death.
	* ''False idols are worshipped not because they are idols, but because they are false. True idols are rejected, because the truth is feared.''		* False idols are worshipped not because they are idols, but because they are false. True idols are rejected, because the truth is feared.
			* Horses are broken, not taught. That is the way of humankind.
			* If humankind had no more cause for war, it would make war for sport instead.
			* The honest philosopher is rewarded with poison; the hypocrite is rewarded with power.
			* There is no tool that is not also a weapon; and no human that would not wield it as one.
			* It is not the voice of God that a prophet seeks in the desert, but the silence of man.

	== List of Prometheus Monuments ==		== List of Prometheus Monuments ==
Line 43:		Line 48:
	=== Prometheus’ quotes ===		=== Prometheus’ quotes ===

	* ''Not all things must be balanced. When good is weighed against evil, tip the scale.''		* Not all things must be balanced. When good is weighed against evil, tip the scale.
			* We cannot return to the past; but the future can redeem all that has happened.
			* Utopia is impossible; but the future that is possible will seem like a dream to those who are alive now.
			* You must yearn for a better world, yearn for it with such intensity that your heart suffers; keep your eyes on that distant vision even when you know that you may never reach it.
			* Great works have been accomplished by those who believed in humankind; but greater things than these may yet be accomplished by those who uphold the faith.
			* To create, to understand, and to transform; these are the greatest acts of humankind.
			* God appears, and God is light, to those poor souls who dwell in night. But does a human display to those who dwell in realms of day.
			* {{TODO\|One more Prometheus quote is needed.}}

	== List of Sphinx Monuments ==		== List of Sphinx Monuments ==
Line 58:		Line 70:
	=== Sphinx’s quotes ===		=== Sphinx’s quotes ===

	* ''Every answer leads to another question; the last answer leads to the first question.''		* Every answer leads to another question; the last answer leads to the first question.
	* ''The wheel turns, but without the road it cannot move.''		* The wheel turns, but without the road it cannot move.
			* If the fool persisted in his foolishness, would he become wise?
			* None may know what came first, error or sin; and yet every choice depends on it.
			* When the heavens are silent, what it a prophet, and what is a tyrant?
			* If the answers to philosophy are true, why has no philosopher changed the world?
			* In times of war, is it wisdom or folly to give a sword to a child?
			* A hammer forges, and a hammer breaks. But who can know the heart of the blacksmith?

	[[Category:TTP2 Collectibles]]		[[Category:TTP2 Collectibles]]
	[[Category:Collectibles]]		[[Category:Collectibles]]
	[[Category:TTP2]]		[[Category:TTP2]]

Alf: Add third quote by Pandora

2023-11-25T02:01:33Z

Add third quote by Pandora

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:01, 24 November 2023
Line 28:		Line 28:
	* ''When the first man picked up the first stone, he did not do so to forge a tool; he did so to smite his brother.''		* ''When the first man picked up the first stone, he did not do so to forge a tool; he did so to smite his brother.''
	* ''The hunter does not hunt because he is hungry; he hunts because he revels in death.''		* ''The hunter does not hunt because he is hungry; he hunts because he revels in death.''
			* ''False idols are worshipped not because they are idols, but because they are false. True idols are rejected, because the truth is feared.''

	== List of Prometheus Monuments ==		== List of Prometheus Monuments ==

Alf: /* List of Sphinx Monuments */

2023-11-24T23:51:16Z

List of Sphinx Monuments

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:51, 24 November 2023
Line 58:		Line 58:

	* ''Every answer leads to another question; the last answer leads to the first question.''		* ''Every answer leads to another question; the last answer leads to the first question.''
			* ''The wheel turns, but without the road it cannot move.''

	[[Category:TTP2 Collectibles]]		[[Category:TTP2 Collectibles]]
	[[Category:Collectibles]]		[[Category:Collectibles]]
	[[Category:TTP2]]		[[Category:TTP2]]

Alf at 18:45, 23 November 2023

2023-11-23T18:45:18Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:45, 23 November 2023
Line 8:		Line 8:
	* '''Prometheus monuments''' require finding a "sprite" somewhere in the level. Touching the sprite causes it to fly off to a predetermined location, and repeating this process eventually brings the sprite to the Prometheus monument, unlocking a star.		* '''Prometheus monuments''' require finding a "sprite" somewhere in the level. Touching the sprite causes it to fly off to a predetermined location, and repeating this process eventually brings the sprite to the Prometheus monument, unlocking a star.
	* '''Sphinx monuments''' have a plaque with a clue about how to unlock the associated star. These can require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the world.		* '''Sphinx monuments''' have a plaque with a clue about how to unlock the associated star. These can require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the world.

			Every time a star is collected from the base of a monument you can hear a quote by their corresponding character. These quotes are given in sequential order and are not tied to a specific area (i.e. on collecting the first Prometheus monument star you will hear the first quote by Prometheus, no matter in which area).

	Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[Achievements\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.		Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[Achievements\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.

Alf at 18:40, 23 November 2023

2023-11-23T18:40:39Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:40, 23 November 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	'''Stars''' are collectible items in The Talos Principle 2 ~~are collectibles~~		'''Stars''' are collectible items in The Talos Principle 2.

	{{Quote\|I've discovered what seems like another mystery to solve: stars, clearly inspired by the Simulation, which are gained by solving puzzles related to these monuments.\|1k}}		{{Quote\|I've discovered what seems like another mystery to solve: stars, clearly inspired by the Simulation, which are gained by solving puzzles related to these monuments.\|1k}}
Line 5:		Line 5:
	In total there are 24 stars, two in each of the 12 [[:Category:TTP2 Areas\|main areas]]. Each star is collected at the base of a special monument, and these monuments come in three varieties:		In total there are 24 stars, two in each of the 12 [[:Category:TTP2 Areas\|main areas]]. Each star is collected at the base of a special monument, and these monuments come in three varieties:

	* '''Pandora monuments''' ~~are~~ activated ~~by connecting a laser to the monument~~. This sometimes requires taking ~~components~~ out of their original puzzles.		* '''Pandora monuments''' release their star when Pandora’s box is activated. This sometimes requires taking elements out of their original puzzles.
	* '''Prometheus monuments''' require finding a "sprite" somewhere in the level. Touching the sprite causes it to fly off to a predetermined location, and repeating this process eventually brings the sprite to the Prometheus monument, unlocking a star.		* '''Prometheus monuments''' require finding a "sprite" somewhere in the level. Touching the sprite causes it to fly off to a predetermined location, and repeating this process eventually brings the sprite to the Prometheus monument, unlocking a star.
	* '''Sphinx monuments''' ~~each~~ have a plaque with a ~~vague~~ clue about how to unlock the ~~associate~~ star. These can require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the world.		* '''Sphinx monuments''' have a plaque with a clue about how to unlock the associated star. These can require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the world.

	Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[~~Achievement~~\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.		Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[Achievements\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.

	== List of Pandora Monuments ==		== List of Pandora Monuments ==
Line 21:		Line 21:
	* [[Circular Oasis#Pandora Monument\|Circular Oasis]] (South 3)		* [[Circular Oasis#Pandora Monument\|Circular Oasis]] (South 3)
	* [[Anthropic Hills#Pandora Monument\|Anthropic Hills]] (West 2)		* [[Anthropic Hills#Pandora Monument\|Anthropic Hills]] (West 2)

			=== Pandora’s quotes ===

			* ''When the first man picked up the first stone, he did not do so to forge a tool; he did so to smite his brother.''
			* ''The hunter does not hunt because he is hungry; he hunts because he revels in death.''

	== List of Prometheus Monuments ==		== List of Prometheus Monuments ==
Line 32:		Line 37:
	* [[Anthropic Hills#Prometheus Monument\|Anthropic Hills]] (West 2)		* [[Anthropic Hills#Prometheus Monument\|Anthropic Hills]] (West 2)
	* [[High Plain#Prometheus Monument\|High Plain]] (West 3)		* [[High Plain#Prometheus Monument\|High Plain]] (West 3)

			=== Prometheus’ quotes ===

			* ''Not all things must be balanced. When good is weighed against evil, tip the scale.''

	== List of Sphinx Monuments ==		== List of Sphinx Monuments ==
Line 43:		Line 52:
	* [[Western Delta#Sphinx Monument\|Western Delta]] (West 1)		* [[Western Delta#Sphinx Monument\|Western Delta]] (West 1)
	* [[High Plain#Sphinx Monument\|High Plain]] (West 3)		* [[High Plain#Sphinx Monument\|High Plain]] (West 3)

			=== Sphinx’s quotes ===

			* ''Every answer leads to another question; the last answer leads to the first question.''

	[[Category:TTP2 Collectibles]]		[[Category:TTP2 Collectibles]]
	[[Category:Collectibles]]		[[Category:Collectibles]]
	[[Category:TTP2]]		[[Category:TTP2]]

Theadamabrams: mention achievements, added quote

2023-11-17T09:14:42Z

mention achievements, added quote

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:14, 17 November 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	'''Stars''' are collectible items in The Talos Principle 2 are collectibles		'''Stars''' are collectible items in The Talos Principle 2 are collectibles

			{{Quote\|I've discovered what seems like another mystery to solve: stars, clearly inspired by the Simulation, which are gained by solving puzzles related to these monuments.\|1k}}

	In total there are 24 stars, two in each of the 12 [[:Category:TTP2 Areas\|main areas]]. Each star is collected at the base of a special monument, and these monuments come in three varieties:		In total there are 24 stars, two in each of the 12 [[:Category:TTP2 Areas\|main areas]]. Each star is collected at the base of a special monument, and these monuments come in three varieties:
Line 7:		Line 9:
	* '''Sphinx monuments''' each have a plaque with a vague clue about how to unlock the associate star. These can require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the world.		* '''Sphinx monuments''' each have a plaque with a vague clue about how to unlock the associate star. These can require using switches, buttons, or other components throughout the world.

	Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in ~~the temple near the megastructure and unlocks~~ an additional cutscene.		Collecting all 24 stars unlocks a gate in [[Astronomical Temple]], which provides an additional cutscene and earns the "The Edge of Forever" [[Achievement\|achievement]]. This is also a requirement for the "Renaissance Robot" achievement.

	== List of Pandora Monuments ==		== List of Pandora Monuments ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:24, 15 December 2023
Line 79:		Line 79:
	* A hammer forges, and a hammer breaks. But who can know the heart of the blacksmith?		* A hammer forges, and a hammer breaks. But who can know the heart of the blacksmith?

	~~[[Category:TTP2 Collectibles]]~~
	[[Category:Collectibles]]		[[Category:Collectibles]]
	[[Category:TTP2]]		[[Category:TTP2]]