Cryptography Forums: Recommended for Hobby/Puzzle Enthusiasts

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The discussion centers on finding cryptography-related forums suitable for hobbyists and puzzle enthusiasts. Participants recommend the sci.crypt newsgroup and Bruce Schneier's website, http://www.schneier.com, as valuable resources. Additionally, users are engaged in solving puzzles from a book that features challenges not requiring advanced mathematical skills. The puzzles discussed include the "Vegas Die: Card Suit Puzzles" and the "Vegas Die: Napkin Puzzle," which can be found on the Multimatter wiki.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of cryptography concepts
  • Familiarity with online forums and newsgroups
  • Interest in puzzle-solving techniques
  • Access to resources like Bruce Schneier's website
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the sci.crypt newsgroup for active discussions on cryptography
  • Visit Bruce Schneier's website for insights on cryptography
  • Research the "Vegas Die: Card Suit Puzzles" for problem-solving strategies
  • Investigate other cryptography forums for hobbyists and enthusiasts
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for hobbyists, puzzle enthusiasts, cryptography learners, and anyone interested in engaging with a community focused on cryptographic challenges.

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Can anyone recommend a cryptography related forum? Particularly for hobby/puzzle enthusiasts.. I'm coming up dry.
 
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Thanks. I'll hop into sci.crypt - seems to be a pretty active newsgroup! If anyone is interested, me and a few others have been trying to solve these "puzzles" for a while with limited success.. they shouldn't be too mathematically intense as they come from a book where the author has stated his background in math/cryptography is limited.

http://multimatter.com/wiki/index.php?title=Vegas_Die:_Card_Suit_Puzzles
http://multimatter.com/wiki/index.php?title=Vegas_Die:_Napkin_Puzzle

I have probably been over analyzing these, there has got to be a simple answer.
 
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