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The discussion centers on Catriona Shearer's geometry puzzles, highlighting the need for a hint system to make the puzzles more accessible. Participants express difficulty in identifying starting points for many puzzles, suggesting that hints could enhance the experience. There is a concern that the solutions may rely more on algebraic trigonometry than on straightforward geometric principles. This shift in focus could make the puzzles less visually intuitive. Overall, while the puzzles are appreciated, improvements like a hint system could significantly benefit users.
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Yes, there are some puzzles. Though I think it would be good to have a hint system with individual drawings (so that each puzzle would become approachable for most people). For a good number of them I have difficulty in identifying how (or where) to start.

Still very good though (if I had to solve one I would try to find an easy one and try to solve that). A hint system would complement it even more.
 
Yikes. I get the distinct impression that the solutions are not in geometry but in algebraic trigonometry (or trigonometric algebra).

IOW, rather than answers like angle c = root (b+a)2 or somesuch that can be illustrated, it'll be angle c = cos(sin(a)/(cotan(b))) or someothersuch that can't be illustrated.
 

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