Darn... I came close to completing the Advanced Task the night before last night. I portal-traveled through a hung painting to the setting of the book and found myself in Max's red boat. Before I went any further, I performed a DEILD to extend my dream time, as my DILDs typically last no longer than a minute or two. But, right when I thought the process was successful, right when I was almost past that final step, everything around me began to fade unto blackness, then I woke up. (Shrugs) I guess my breathing was too quick. Again.