In the previous blog entry, I mentioned a few different maze types. Now we will take a look
at how a maze is created and a few tips to help you find the correct path of a
MysticalMaze.
First let me explain what a MysticalMaze is! A Mysticalmaze is a imge (graphic) of
an imaginary maze. It's not a true maze in the sense of the one you will actually
be playing. The actual maze is played on top of the image, and is a mystery with the
exception that you will know where the maze starts. You will see a yellow square,
and nothing more.
One type of Maze is generated by a script. We will call it an auto-generated Maze.
The second type is a manually generated maze. This type can be the most difficult,
unless you have maybe a tip or two which I will give you shortly. I call this Mazeology.
A look inside the mind of the creator. ;-)
The auto-generated maze is made up of 15 squares.
1- yellow
1- purple
12 or 13- blue squares
1- orange (mystery square)
Note: there are red squares that will appear when a incorrect move is made, but
these are not actually part of the maze. The amount can instinctivley vary!
Now- when I create a maze using the auto-generated method, you will find these to be
more simplistic in nature, yet they can still take on many shapes.
The Manual Maze is generated by hand. These will vary in length, and in structure
depending on my creativity at the time I create one. Your probably wondering
just how can a tip from me help you out. Well let me explain.  
Fig.1 Fig.2 Lets say the yellow maze square is in the far left corner. (Top or bottom doesn't matter)
This is the easiest starting point, as it means there are only two possible directions I can go
in the beginning. Lets suppose you started right and found a blue square. Ok, so this
means I'm going right. (Fig.1) In most cases I would continue straight and to the right. If you
hit a red square, that means I stopped. In that case you would go back to the last blue
square, and click just below that square. (Fig.2)
Thats your tip for today!
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