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"Who was that mysterious knight?"
Episode 2 ・ Null Point
Get Ready!
Part 1
Last time on
The Rewriters!
Sol dreamt of a strange world...
Luna
...full of rules and wonder...
Luna
They journeyed on until...
Luna
Sol awoke in an unfamiliar dark cave!
Luna
This seemed to alarm a mysterious knight
who ran off in a hurry.
Luna
Our story continues...
Oof...I'm awake now, right?
Sol
Who was that knight?
Sol
...And where am I?
Sol
You're in Null Point — a faraway cave,
high up in the mountains.
Luna
AH! Luna, where'd you come from?!
I thought you were just part of my dream!
Sol
That's usually the case, yes. I was able
to follow you here using my powers...
Luna
...but I can't stay for long. I'll have to
leave and rest for a while after this.
Luna
Really...? But I still don't
remember anything about myself...
what will I do after you leave?
Sol
Don't worry, Sol...I think there's a
solution to your lost memories. Remember
the teddy bear you found earlier?
Luna
Oh yeah...I heard a voice when
I held that bear. It seemed familiar.
Sol
Exactly. I believe there are
other objects in this world that will help
you unlock memories of your past.
Luna
...And I'm sensing an object like that at
the exit of this cave. Sol, you must find it by—
Luna
BOOM! CRASH!
Woah! Luna, what was that noise
just now?!
Sol
How can this be...?
Sol, the exit is caving in!
Luna
W-what?! What should I do??
We need to get out of here!
Sol
Hmmm...first, let's stay calm.
We still have time, just less than I thought.
Luna
You can do this, Sol — escape the cave
by using your rewriting power!
Luna
How can I do that...?
Sol
Look around you...doesn't some of this
seem familiar?
Luna
...Oh, you're right! It looks a little different, but there are objects, blocks,
and rules here like the ones in my dream.
Sol
Indeed. This cave has objects
like rocks, mushrooms, and fossils.
Luna
As for object blocks — there's a block
for mushrooms, Sol, fossils, and gold.
Luna
Yeah! There's also the connector block...
Sol
And a state block. Hmm, this one says SINK.
I don't think I know that one.
Sol
Can you tell me what it means, Luna?
Sol
Hm...remember Sol, I won't always
be here to give you the answer.
Luna
Instead, I can show you how to approach
problems that are new or unfamiliar.
That should be more useful for you.
Luna
After all, the first step to solving
a problem is to understand it.
Luna
And the more you understand a
problem, the more your rewriting
power grows when you WIN.
Luna
Really? Okay then, I'll try...
but where do I start?
Sol
Let's try this — make new rules with the SINK block by using these 3 object blocks.
Luna
...New rules? So I should try
making SOL IS SINK, FOSSIL IS SINK,
and GOLD IS SINK?
Sol
Yes. Each time you make a new rule, pause
and notice what happens. That should help you understand SINK and solve this problem.
Luna
But remember, it's okay if you don't solve
the problem right away. What's important is
that you try to understand it first.
Luna
Right...I just need to try my best.
Let's do this!
Sol
Explore!
Part 2
In problem 1, learn about SINK
by making the rules shown below.
SOL IS SINK
GOLD IS SINK
FOSSIL IS SINK
Both 2 and 3
Which rule(s) are helpful
for solving the problem?
Think about
this question while you play...
Be ready to vote then discuss
after time is up!
1
2
3
4
Which rule(s) are helpful
for solving the problem?
Vote before Discussing
Responses
Polling...
2.
SOL IS SINK
FOSSIL IS SINK
Both 2 and 3
1
3
2
4
GOLD IS SINK
Which rule(s) are helpful
for solving the problem? Why?
Let's Pair Share!
SOL IS SINK
FOSSIL IS SINK
1
3
2
4
GOLD IS SINK
2.
Both 2 and 3
Which rule(s) are helpful
for solving the problem? Why?
Let's Pair Share!
SOL IS SINK
FOSSIL IS SINK
1
3
2
4
GOLD IS SINK
2.
Both 2 and 3
Learn!
Part 3
Time for a Video!
Let’s make sure volume is turned up and everyone can see before going to the next slide.
Good work trying this problem
by yourself, Sol.
Luna
But I haven't even solved it yet...
Sol
That's fine! Remember, understanding
a problem is only the first step.
Luna
What are the other steps?
Sol
Here...I wrote them on this scroll
for you. These are the 4 steps I use
to solve problems.
Luna
Problem-Solving Steps
For now, let's only focus on the
first step: understanding the problem.
Luna
Right. How can I understand blocks
and rules I've never seen before?
Sol
You’ve actually already started
doing it...by using a powerful strategy
called tinkering.
Luna
Tinkering? What's that?
Sol
Tinkering is like experimenting – you try something new, then pause to notice and understand what happened.
Luna
Try something new...? Is that why
you told me to try making new rules
with the SINK block?
Sol
Yes, that's an example of tinkering.
There are many ways we can tinker
in this world.
Luna
For example, right now the
MUSHROOM IS SINK. Sol, what would you do
to learn more about how that rule works?
Luna
Hmm...my first idea is to go
touch the mushrooms and see what happens.
Sol
That’s a great idea. Touching an object
to see what happens is one way to tinker.
Why don’t you try it?
Luna
Okay...I’m kind of scared it’ll
be a mistake though.
Sol
That’s understandable, but remember
that mistakes help us learn new things.
Luna
Also, don’t forget you can undo and
start over as many times as you need.
Luna
Oh, that’s true. Alright, here I go...!
Sol
Waaaahh!!
Sol
Okay, let's undo.
Luna
Are you alright, Sol?
Luna
OMG...that was scary, but also kind
of fun? I didn’t know you could sink
in mushrooms like that...
Sol
Aha, now this is the important part of
tinkering – after you try something,
pause and think about what happened.
Luna
So let me ask you, Sol:
What did you notice after trying that?
Luna
Hmm...I noticed that walking on
the mushrooms made me disappear.
But that’s not all...
Sol
The mushroom that I walked on
also disappeared! Is that how SINK works?
Sol
Good observations!
Let's keep tinkering to learn more.
Luna
Knowing what happened in your first
experiment, what do you want to try next?
Luna
I'd rather not sink again, so...
maybe I could try pushing these fossils
into the mushrooms instead?
Sol
Pushing objects together to see what
happens is another way to tinker.
Go ahead and try it.
Luna
Now that you've tried that,
let's pause and think once more.
Luna
What did you notice when Sol pushed the fossils into the mushrooms?
Let's Discuss! (2 mins)
Time for a Video!
Let’s make sure volume is turned up and everyone can see before going to the next slide.
I noticed that pushing a fossil onto a mushroom made both objects disappear. That helped clear a path through the mushrooms!
Sol
Very good. Let's move on to
what I had you try earlier...
Luna
You made 3 new rules with these
object blocks and the SINK block, right?
Luna
Yeah! After each rule,
I noticed something different.
Sol
Good, that's a key way to tinker –
make or break a rule, then notice
what happens to the object.
Luna
What did you notice
when you wrote SOL IS SINK?
Luna
After making SOL IS SINK,
nothing happened right away...
Sol
But when I tried walking on the water,
both the water and I disappeared!
Sol
I do need to get rid of the water
since WATER IS DEFEAT...but it's not helpful
if I sink too!
Sol
So I broke the SOL IS SINK rule
and tried writing a new rule!
Sol
Good thinking. Next you tried GOLD IS SINK,
yes? What did you notice then?
Luna
When I wrote GOLD IS SINK, I noticed
something right away – the 3 golds and the
water they were on all disappeared!
Sol
That cleared most of the path to the heart – so the GOLD IS SINK rule is definitely helpful!
Sol
Indeed. Finally, what did you notice
after writing FOSSIL IS SINK?
Luna
With FOSSIL IS SINK, I noticed something
similar – the 2 fossils and the water they
were on disappeared.
Sol
The fossil that's not on the water is still there, though...oh, wait! This can help me solve the problem!
Sol
Since FOSSIL IS PUSH, I can push it onto the
water. And since FOSSIL IS SINK, it'll make both objects disappear!
Sol
Now I have a clear path to the heart!
Sol
Yesss, I reached the WIN object! I can
feel my rewriting power growing stronger!
Sol
Excellent tinkering, Sol. You were brave
and tried different things...
Luna
...touching objects, pushing objects
together, making and breaking rules.
Luna
By tinkering, you learned what SINK
does...all on your own.
Luna
Oh yeah, you’re right!
Thanks for guiding me through this, Luna.
Sol
Of course! Now, let’s keep moving – there's
only so much time before the exit caves in.
Luna
You may see 2 new state blocks as you
continue your escape – BOOM and WEAK.
Luna
I’ll just tinker to learn
how they work, then!
Sol
I trust that you will, Sol.
Let's begin!
Luna
Keep Going!
Part 4
Tinker to understand how BOOM and WEAK work!
Keep this in mind as you play...
Check In!
Part 5
Phew, I barely made it out of those
caves in time!
Sol
I’m glad you’re safe, Sol. I know you were scared at first, but you did a great job tinkering to understand each problem.
Luna
Sadly, I have to leave soon...but before
I go, I want to make sure you understand the BOOM and WEAK state blocks.
Luna
...Alright, I'll show you what I learned!
Sol
Which state block would you use on
the CRYSTALS to make this happen?
Think independently before starting poll
Poll Preview
1
WEAK
2
BOOM
3
SINK
Which state block would you use on
the CRYSTALS to make this happen?
Vote!
Responses
Polling...
1
WEAK
2
BOOM
3
SINK
Which state block would you use on
the CRYSTALS to make this happen?
Responses
Polling...
Vote!
Hmm...when the crystal is touched it
disappears, but I don’t. The crystal
must be WEAK.
Sol
Correct. When an object is WEAK, it
disappears if it touches another object.
Luna
Which state block would you use on
the FOSSILS to make this happen?
Think independently before starting poll
Poll Preview
1
WEAK
2
BOOM
3
SINK
Which state block would you use on the FOSSILS to make this happen?
Responses
Polling...
Vote!
1
WEAK
2
BOOM
3
SINK
Which state block would you use on the FOSSILS to make this happen?
Responses
Polling...
Vote!
All the fossils are disappearing at once, whether they’re on the water or not. So the fossils must be BOOM!
Sol
Correct. Making an object BOOM instantly destroys the object, along with any other objects on the same space as it.
Luna
You’ve done well, Sol.
Your rewriting power has grown...
Luna
Can you sense it? The object that will
unlock another memory...it’s nearby.
Luna
Hmm...yeah. It’s faint, but I can feel
myself drawn to it.
Sol
...This must be it! I hope this works...
I want to know who I am, or how I got here. Anything, really!
Sol
Carefully taking the diamond, Sol hears a sinister voice...
What will happen when you
are no longer YOU, Sol? Have a good,
long sleep to think about it...
???
Ah! It happened again!
This one had a different voice though...
Sol
And what did they even mean by that?
How can I not be “me”...?
Sol
Well, that’s sort of what’s happening
right now...I don’t know who I am.
Who is “Sol” supposed to be?
Sol
...Hold on, did someone do this to me
on purpose? And if they did...why?
Sol
I still have so many questions...
do you really have to leave, Luna?
Sol
I’m sorry, Sol. But I know you can do
this – discover the truth.
Luna
Travel this world and talk to others
along the way. Practice rewriting and
keep growing your power...
Luna
If you do, I believe that you’ll find all
your memories again.
Luna
It looks like I’m out of time here...
Luna
...But we’ll see each other again.
I believe in you, Sol.
Luna
Thank you for everything, Luna...
Sol
Okay...I can do this. I’ll try new
things and see what happens, just like
Luna taught me!
Sol
...And maybe I’ll make some
new friends along the way!
Sol
First things first though, I need
to get down this mountain...hm?
Sol
Are those...footprints in the snow?
Sol
Could they be from the knight
I saw earlier...?
Sol
There's only one way to find out.
Sol
Until next time...