Ask about a hidden secret giving you trouble. Help a fellow out, if you know the answer.

Been going crazy just now, trying to figure out how to get to a Rich Platinum Vein next to a couple of Portobello Mushrooms in the Dredge Mine in Timberline Falls - Molodets Excavation. It's showing up in the first big cavern near the northern entrance. No matter which angle I try to get at it, it's a dead end. Driving me nuts.

I love hidden secrets, but damn do some of the harder ones drive me bonkers. Can any of you help a fellow out?
 

you sure that's not just a bug?

you sure that's not just a bug?

That entire mountainside is filled with traditional PVE content. But no, there's no jumping puzzle there--at least, not one that has an achievement associated with it.

@project343 said:

That entire mountainside is filled with traditional PVE content. But no, there's no jumping puzzle there--at least, not one that has an achievement associated with it.

Especially 'small' hidden secrets are worth it. Somehow, somewhere, right there, is a tunnel with a Rich Platinum Vein and two Portobello Mushrooms, and after 2 hours of seeking access to it, from everywhich angle to it (far and near and top and bottom and inside and outside - you name it), I have still not yet found its access point - nor has anyone else on the internet.

That tunnel's legit. So real. So flippin' hidden. I want it even more.

@project343: @TheHT:

Found the angle to the puzzle. Guess that's what a good night's sleep does for you. Not yet beaten it. It's a tough one for sure. Have a look.

As I said, rich ore veins are not placed lightly. Those you can't get to right away always give away a legit environmental challenge of some sort. Believe me now?

Addendum: Totally got a 10 points achievement attached to it. And a proper champion boss. Was a hella awesome fight - couldn't have done it without the two fellow adventurers sharing Oddo's dungeoneering tribulations. The Champion Destroyer Troll is like a mini-World-of-Warcraft raidboss - don't stand in the flippin' fire. Sadly the chest spawn is bugged, and we got nothing out of it, other than some Karma from the dynamic event attached to the fight.

Also just realized that I never actually mined the rich vein of platinum, nor picked the portobello mushrooms... DOH!

Oooooh, I'll have to check that spot out! Nice!

The amount of detail in this game is astounding.

ArenaNet have done some good work placing things in your sight but just out of reach. I've lost count of the times I've seen something on the map and gone "How the heck do I get in there?".

I found it, the access point is not from the mine itself. I do not believe your route will grant you access to the mine, though they are somewhat interconnected I accessed it by climbing the slope northeast of the iron veil waypoint and jumping down through the open roof of the volcano. Its pretty dangerous, I fell too far 3 times before i got the hang of it.