I played this for a while but couldn't figure out what I'm supposed to do... the platforming is very clunky. it's hard to understand what is intended and what is a bug (e.g. am I supposed to try jumping over candles to not die in them, or rely on the time passing? is it intentional that I can teleport up/down from any point? what placement makes each plant grow, can I grow both simultaneously?...). I thought I figured out how to use the moving platform to reach the right side ledge while carrying a lit torch, but the timing and platforming together makes this too hard for me, and I am probably missing something (e.g. what to do with the box).
At least I think I figured out the "why" of the game -- (ROT13) -- gur pnir prvyvat tbg oybpxrq ol fbzr bowrpg ng gur fgneg (tynpvre/cyngsbez??) naq abj gur sver vf pbafhzvat bkltra (pubxrf bhg gur pnaqyrf bar ol bar sebz gur obggbz hc) naq cebqhpvat pneoba qvbkvqr (urycf gur cynagf tebj). Ab vqrn jul vg'f pnhfvat gur jbeyq gb ybbc, be jurgure be abg vg'f "xvyyvat gur cynlre" (rira jura nobir tebhaq gubhtu...?).
Thanks for playing Oh That's Why and for your detailed and helpful feedback!
Answering your questions:
- Yes, you can jump over candles, it's intended (although can be annoying)
- Yes, the teleportation works that way intentionally and that can help save some time
- You can't grow two plants simultaneously
- Unfortunately, the main problem of the submitted game is a wrong value of a constant that makes it quite difficult to reach the ledges. You're not missing anything, it's our fault (although the timings are possible - you can try to reach at least the right side, the left one is optional)
Speaking of the "why", you're right, that's almost exactly how the game world works.
We really hope you've enjoyed the game (or its exploration part) so far and that this answer helps you get to the ending!