How Fast Can You Complete the Dexterous Challenge?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants sharing their experiences and scores from a dexterity challenge game. They discuss completion times, grades achieved, and the potential for improvement, while also speculating about the underlying mechanics of the game.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report completion times ranging from several seconds to several minutes, with grades varying from F-- to A++.
  • One participant claims to have achieved an A++ in 3 seconds, suggesting that it is possible to score even lower.
  • Several participants express curiosity about the "secret" or algorithm behind achieving high scores, with some stating they have not yet figured it out.
  • Some participants mention accidental low scores due to technical issues, such as controls getting stuck or forgetting about the game.
  • There are varying opinions on whether an A+ is achievable, with some expressing confidence while others remain uncertain.
  • Participants share their attempts and improvements, with some indicating they are becoming addicted to the game.
  • Hints about the nature of the game suggest that it may not solely rely on dexterity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best strategies for achieving high scores or the exact nature of the game's mechanics. Multiple competing views and experiences are presented throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention technical difficulties that may affect their scores, and there is a lack of clarity regarding the game's underlying algorithm, which remains unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in gaming, dexterity challenges, or those looking to improve their scores in similar games may find this discussion relevant.

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http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~jwo/lj/quiz/dex.html

How much time did you use to finish the game ? What's your grade ?
 
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I used about 6-7 minutes to finish the game and got F- - in my first try. But then I improved a lot after finding out the secret behind. :smile:
 
first try was a 31sec for a B-
 
42 seconds for a C
 
34 seconds and a B-.

Would you think that an A+ is possible?
 
Originally posted by KLscilevothma
I used about 6-7 minutes to finish the game and got F- - in my first try. But then I improved a lot after finding out the secret behind. :smile:

What is the secret? [?]
 
Originally posted by recon
34 seconds and a B-.

Would you think that an A+ is possible?
Yeah, it IS possible ! In fact, my best result is 3 seconds and got an A++!

I played this game over and over again and found the following:
A++ -- <5 seconds
A+ -- 6-10 seconds
A -- 11-15 seconds
A- -- 16-20 seconds
... and so on

What is the secret?
I won't leak the secret for the time being.

Co'mon, who want to challenge my F - - and my A++ ? It seems that no one can get a F- - here except me.
 
Still, haven't figured out the secret.

On my fifth try, I got an A- :smile: . Still not an A++, but I will try.

I think I am getting addicted to the game, though.
 
Recon, good luck! :smile:
 
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Got an F--!

Although, in my case, it happened completely by accident! :wink:

The controls got stuck and I had to refresh the page several times. I didn't realize that the clock wouldn't reset itself.
 
  • #11
Well in my case, the F-- wasn't an accident.
 
  • #12
YEEHA! I think I have it figured out.

Just scored an A++ with a personal record of four seconds. Still a second behind you, but hey, I've given it my best shot. I REALLY have to do something else.

The folks hosting the website should have a list of weekly/monthly records. I'm really sure that someone will come along and complete the dexterity challenge in 1 second.
 
  • #13
WOOT! first try did it in 20 seconds! i got an A-

and then i read the rest of the thread to hear the secret.
 
  • #14
I finished with A in 11 sec
 
  • #15
Just got A+ in 10 sec

http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~jwo/lj/quiz/ap.gif
 
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...poosticks. [b(]
 
  • #17
Um, I got an A in 11 secs, is that good?

http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~jwo/lj/quiz/a.gif
 
  • #18
just one short to get A+
 
  • #19
It seems that everyone has found out the algorithm behind this game. :smile:
 
  • #20
I didn't
 
  • #21
I got an F-- in my 2nd attempt. I opened the window dropped it to the task bar, then forgot all about it came back later, rediscovered the window on my task bar and started playing. Seems the clock started before I dropped to the task bar, time was huge, score was F--

:)
 
  • #22
http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~jwo/lj/quiz/app.gif

Whoohoo! 3 secs! So what's the algorhythm?
 
  • #23
It IS a good thing if you score fast, right, isn't it?
 
  • #24
http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~jwo/lj/quiz/app.gif

4 seconds
 
  • #25
2 seconds

1 second should be doable.
 
  • #26
ok my first try was 51 seconds- 2nd was 31 seconds- what's the secret?;)
 
  • #27
Originally posted by Zantra
ok my first try was 51 seconds- 2nd was 31 seconds- what's the secret?;)

How do you cover your professional errors and omissions liability?
 
  • #28
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
2 seconds

1 second should be doable.
We'll call you Dexter from now on :wink: You don't show any physical likeness to this guy, do you? Tsu?

http://iapetus.ijs.si/~veberic/modelska/pic/dexter.gif
 
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Originally posted by Monique
We'll call you Dexter from now on :wink: You don't show any physical likeness to this guy, do you? Tsu?

Not by any relative measure on this forum!

Among others, I defer to Bystander, Marcus, Jeff, Tom, Nereid, SelfAdjoint...need I say more?

They MUST look more like Dexter than I do.
 
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Hint:

Its not dexterity
 

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