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The '''Grasslands Ring''', also commonly called '''East 1''', is a regular puzzle area, and the first one that the player visits. It is described as an artificial ring-like structure on the wide lowlands east of our base camp.
[[File:Grasslands Ring Map (East 1).png|thumb|Detailed map of the area]]
[[File:Grasslands Ring - Aerial view.jpg|thumb|Aerial view]]
[[File:Grasslands Ring - Aerial view.jpg|thumb|Aerial view]]
The '''Grasslands Ring''', also commonly called '''East 1''' is a regular puzzle area, and the first one that the player visits. It is described as an artificial ring-like structure on the wide lowlands east of our base camp.


As hinted by the test unit in the [[Megastructure#Lost Lab|Lost Lab found in the Megastructure]], this area introduces the player to a new tool: the [[RGB converter]].
As hinted by the test unit in the [[Base Camp#Lost Lab|lost lab found at the Base Camp]], this area introduces the player to a new tool: the [[RGB converter]].


Solving the eight main puzzles in this area unlocks access to [[Wooded Plateau]].
Solving five main puzzles in this area unlocks access to [[Wooded Plateau]].
== Puzzles ==
== Puzzles ==


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* [[Jump Start]]
* [[Jump Start]]


== Tetromino Bridge ==
== Tetromino bridge ==
=== Section 1 ===
=== Section 1 ===
{{Spoiler|
{{Spoiler|[[File:East 1 - Tetromino Bridge 1.jpg|none|thumb]]
[[File:East 1 - Tetromino Bridge 1.jpg|none|thumb]]
|solution}}
|solution}}


=== Section 2 ===
=== Section 2 ===
{{Spoiler|
{{Spoiler|[[File:East 1 - Tetromino Bridge 2.jpg|none|thumb]]
[[File:East 1 - Tetromino Bridge 2.jpg|none|thumb]]
|solution}}
|solution}}


=== Section 3 ===
=== Section 3 ===
{{Spoiler|
{{Spoiler|[[File:East 1 - Tetromino Bridge 3.jpg|none|thumb]]
[[File:East 1 - Tetromino Bridge 3.jpg|none|thumb]]
|solution}}
|solution}}


== Star Monuments ==
== Star monuments ==


=== [[Star (TTP2)#Prometheus’ quotes|Prometheus Monument]] ===
=== [[Star (TTP2)#Prometheus’ quotes|Prometheus Monument]] ===
[[File:East 1 - Prometheus Monument.jpg|none|thumb|Location of the Prometheus Monument]]
[[File:East 1 - Prometheus Monument.jpg|none|thumb|Location of the Prometheus Monument]]
'''Sprite route'''
{{Spoiler|
 
<gallery mode="slideshow">
{{Spoiler|[[File:East 1 - Prometheus sprite location 1.jpg|none|thumb|Southeast corner of the marsh.]]|initial location}}
File:East 1 - Prometheus sprite location 1.jpg|Initial location: southeast corner of the marsh
{{Spoiler|[[File:East 1 - Prometheus sprite location 2.jpg|none|thumb|Small tunnel in the south shore of the marsh.]]|first stop}}
File:East 1 - Prometheus sprite location 2.jpg|First stop: small tunnel in the south shore of the marsh
{{Spoiler|[[File:East 1 - Prometheus sprite location 3.jpg|none|thumb|In front of the bridge ring.]]|second stop}}
File:East 1 - Prometheus sprite location 3.jpg|Second stop: in front of the bridge ring
{{Spoiler|[[File:East 1 - Prometheus sprite location 4.jpg|none|thumb|After the first section of the tetromino bridge (notice that you will need to have solved at least three puzzles to reach here).]]|third stop}}
File:East 1 - Prometheus sprite location 4.jpg|Third stop: after the first section of the tetromino bridge (notice that you will need to have solved at least three puzzles to reach here)
{{Spoiler|[[File:East 1 - Prometheus sprite location 5.jpg|none|thumb|Next to the Prometheus Monument.]]|final location}}
File:East 1 - Prometheus sprite location 5.jpg|Final stop: next to the Prometheus Monument
</gallery>
|sprite route}}


=== [[Star (TTP2)#Pandora’s quotes|Pandora Monument]] ===
=== [[Star (TTP2)#Pandora’s quotes|Pandora Monument]] ===
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[[File:East 1 - Lost lab.jpg|none|thumb|Lost lab - Entrance]]
[[File:East 1 - Lost lab.jpg|none|thumb|Lost lab - Entrance]]
[[File:East 1 - Lost lab - Driller.jpg|thumb|Lost lab - Driller test unit|none]]
[[File:East 1 - Lost lab - Driller.jpg|thumb|Lost lab - Driller test unit|none]]
[[File:E1 LostLab Display.jpg|thumb|Lost lab - Display showing a map of the area|none]]


== Documents and audio logs ==
== Documents and audio logs ==
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=== VALA_EXT-1 ===
=== VALA_EXT-1 ===
 
This terminal can be found opposite the entrance to puzzle 5.
* [[Trevor]]
* [[Trevor]]
* [[Trevor's audio logs#Trev 001|Trevor_01]]
* [[Trevor's audio logs#Trev 001|Trevor_01]]
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=== VALA_EXT-2 ===
=== VALA_EXT-2 ===
This terminal can be found along the path between puzzles 3 and 4.
* [[Founding_1]]
* [[Founding_1]]
* [[Baby_Steps]]
* [[Baby_Steps]]
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* [[L1C_Lifthrasir]]
* [[L1C_Lifthrasir]]
* [[Lifthrasir_01]]
* [[Lifthrasir's audio logs|Lifthrasir_01]]


[[File:East 1 - VALA EXT-3.jpg|none|thumb|VALA_EXT-3]]
[[File:East 1 - VALA EXT-3.jpg|none|thumb|VALA_EXT-3]]


=== [[Straton of Stageira]] ===
=== [[Straton's audio logs|Straton of Stageira]] ===
{{Spoiler|[[File:Straton of Stageira - E1.jpg|Straton is in the area surrounding the [[Castling]] building, near the opposite wall of the puzzle entrance.|none|thumb]]|location}}
{{Spoiler|[[File:Straton of Stageira - E1.jpg|Straton is in the area surrounding the [[Castling]] building, near the opposite wall of the puzzle entrance.|none|thumb]]|location}}


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== Anomaly ==
{{Spoiler|2=object and location|[[File:E1 Anomaly.jpg|none|thumb|Bomb from The Talos Principle 1 - The anomaly is located behind the gold puzzle.]]
}}
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[[Category:Areas]]
[[Category:TTP2 Areas]]
[[Category:TTP2 Areas]]
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 11 March 2024

Grasslands Ring
Short name: East-1
Area Type: Regular
Previous Story Area: Megastructure
Next Story Area: Wooded Plateau

The Grasslands Ring, also commonly called East 1, is a regular puzzle area, and the first one that the player visits. It is described as an artificial ring-like structure on the wide lowlands east of our base camp.

Detailed map of the area
Aerial view

As hinted by the test unit in the lost lab found at the Base Camp, this area introduces the player to a new tool: the RGB converter.

Solving five main puzzles in this area unlocks access to Wooded Plateau.

Puzzles

Main Puzzles

  1. RGB Shifting
  2. Reconnection
  3. Castling
  4. Alternative Option
  5. Through the Door
  6. Alternatives
  7. Self-Sufficiency
  8. Entanglement

Lost Puzzles

Gold Puzzle

Tetromino bridge

Section 1

[ solution ]

Section 2

[ solution ]

Section 3

[ solution ]

Star monuments

Prometheus Monument

Location of the Prometheus Monument
[ sprite route ]
  • Initial location: southeast corner of the marsh
    Initial location: southeast corner of the marsh
  • First stop: small tunnel in the south shore of the marsh
    First stop: small tunnel in the south shore of the marsh
  • Second stop: in front of the bridge ring
    Second stop: in front of the bridge ring
  • Third stop: after the first section of the tetromino bridge (notice that you will need to have solved at least three puzzles to reach here)
    Third stop: after the first section of the tetromino bridge (notice that you will need to have solved at least three puzzles to reach here)
  • Final stop: next to the Prometheus Monument
    Final stop: next to the Prometheus Monument

Pandora Monument

Location of the Pandora Monument

Solution

[ ]
After solving Entanglement, connect the green beam from the RGB converter to the green receiver at Pandora’s box.

Prometheus Sparks

[ location of the first spark ]
Near the entrance to Castling. While standing in front of the entrance to the puzzle, turn right and walk towards the corner ledge. Look down to a platform where you can drop to get it.
[ location of the second spark ]
Surrounding Alternatives, follow the path by the wall opposite the puzzle entrance to find it next to a statue.

Lost Lab

The lost laboratory is located in the northern shore of the marsh that surrounds the tower. It features a driller test unit mounted on a table. It also contains the terminal VALA-1.

Lost lab - Entrance
Lost lab - Driller test unit
Lost lab - Display showing a map of the area

Documents and audio logs

VALA-1

VALA-1

VALA_EXT-1

This terminal can be found opposite the entrance to puzzle 5.

VALA_EXT-1

VALA_EXT-2

This terminal can be found along the path between puzzles 3 and 4.

VALA_EXT-2

VALA_EXT-3

VALA_EXT-3

Straton of Stageira

[ location ]
Straton is in the area surrounding the Castling building, near the opposite wall of the puzzle entrance.

Ancient Human Artifacts

Tricycle

[ location ]
Northeast corner of the marsh surrounding the tower.

Radiator

[ location ]
In one of the cliffs on the south shore of the marsh surrounding the tower..

Unknown Machine

[ location ]
Turn around at the entrance of Alternatives and go West. It’s in the middle of a small, elevated grove.

Anomaly

[ object and location ]
Bomb from The Talos Principle 1 - The anomaly is located behind the gold puzzle.
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