How does the PF Username Game work?

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The discussion revolves around a forum game where participants create and solve cryptic clues related to the usernames of various members on Physics Forums. The game involves different levels of difficulty and employs various cryptic puzzle techniques, including anagrams, hidden clues, and wordplay. Participants share their guesses and explanations for the clues presented.

Discussion Character

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  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant outlines the rules of the game, explaining the types of clues that will be used and the format for answering.
  • Several participants express excitement about the game and share their experiences with cryptic puzzles.
  • Clues are presented, with some participants attempting to solve them and providing explanations for their answers.
  • Some participants suggest potential answers to the clues, while others express uncertainty or difficulty in solving them.
  • Participants correct and refine each other's guesses, discussing the reasoning behind their interpretations of the clues.
  • New clues are introduced throughout the discussion, with varying levels of difficulty noted by participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views as participants propose different answers to the clues. There is no consensus on all clues, as some remain unsolved or are interpreted differently by various participants.

Contextual Notes

Some clues are noted to be particularly challenging, and participants mention the possibility of using external resources to assist in solving them. There are indications that some clues may have been repeated from previous rounds, but this is not confirmed.

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Participants interested in cryptic puzzles, word games, and community engagement within the Physics Forums may find this discussion enjoyable and engaging.

  • #91
I think that rules me out for a bit, I've got 5 guessed, and 5 on the grid.
 
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  • #92
18 LR Matthyaouw
19 LR Captainquasar
9 Down Astronuc
31 LR me
16 down Hootenanny

etc etc
 
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  • #93
OK, don't look! This is (almost) full version with just a few nicks missing.

http://www.bpp.com.pl/IMG/crossword.jpg

6 Hurkyl, 7 Kurdt, 1 Borek

It is ready since full hour, I just couldn't upload it to the server :cry:
 
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  • #94
26. Heels broke in the afternoon - returned.

broken heels = HESLE
in the afternoon = PM, and then returned = MP

M(HESLE)P = broken heels inside the returned afternoon
 
  • #95
NeoDevin said:
I think that rules me out for a bit, I've got 5 guessed, and 5 on the grid.
Yup. Time out for you till 9pm EST.

Andre said:
18 LR Matthyaouw
19 LR Captainquasar
9 Down Astronuc
31 LR me
16 down Hootenanny

etc etc
All good. And thanks for the quick edit.

Borek said:
OK, don't look!

www.bleep.com

6 Hurkyl, 7 Kurdt, 1 Borek

It is ready since full hour, I just couldn't upload it to the server :cry:
Nooo! Hide the picture. People will look at it even if you tell them not to. Just give me your 5 grid locations. I've got three so far.
 
  • #96
Math Is Hard said:
26. Heels broke in the afternoon - returned.

broken heels = HESLE
in the afternoon = PM, and then returned = MP

M(HESLE)P broken heels inside the returned afternoon
Correct. Nice work.
 
  • #97
21 vanesh, 23 Moonbear. I can't see what have been posted, each refresh takes several minutes :frown: Picture changed just to link, sorry, I haven't read the rules. At least I was able to edit my previous post.

I wonder when this one will appear...
 
  • #98
UPDATED GRID:

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9342/grid7uy1.png Updated list of solved / filled (#) answers (and unsolved clues), with their clue numbers:

Code: 
1. Berkeman

2. Moonbear #

3. kurdt #

4. Astronuc #

5. lisab

6. Vanesch #

7. MIH #

8. Zapper

9. Ivan Seeking #

10. Redbelly

11. mgbphys #

12. Evo #

13. hypatia

14. Borek #

15. Cristo

16. Hootenanny #  

17. artman

18. Andre #

[b]19. Antonius, who wanted your aures.[/b]

20. LowlyPion #

21. matthyaouw #

22. Chi Meson

23. Jimmysnyder #

24. Vanadium

25. Hurkyl #

26. mheslep

27. Edward #

28. Proton Soup

29. mathwonk

30. OmCheeto

31. CaptainQuasar #

32. tiny tim

Have I missed any of the grid location calls?
 
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  • #99
Borek said:
21 vanesh, 23 Moonbear.
Correct. I will fill these in shortly. (EDIT: done)

PS: I would appreciate if you put that link in a spoiler tag or made it more clear that it has filled in grid boxes.
 
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  • #100
sorry I thought 5 per post
 
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  • #101
Andre and Borek have both used their 5 grid calls - both of you take a time out for 3 hours.

PS: Andre, thanks for the edit.
 
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  • #102
3 across MGBPHYS
 
  • #103
Math Is Hard said:
3 across MGBPHYS
Yup! That's right.
 
  • #104
For 10 across:

30. Meh ... cooties is gone, somehow.

MEH ... COOTIES with "IS" gone is MEH...COOTE
rearranged (somehow) yields OM CHEETO

I knew that 4 down was PROTONSOUP and that's what helped me figure it out.
 
  • #105
I'd like to solve the puzzle:
(DON'T LOOK AT THIS IF YOU STILL WANT TO SOLVE FOR YOURSELF)

Edit.
 
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  • #106
Math Is Hard said:
For 10 across:

30. Meh ... cooties is gone, somehow.

MEH ... COOTIES with "IS" gone is MEH...COOTE
rearranged (somehow) yields OM CHEETO

I knew that 4 down was PROTONSOUP and that's what helped me figure it out.
Nice! Both developments noted.

NeoDevin said:
I'd like to solve the puzzle:
(DON'T LOOK AT THIS IF YOU STILL WANT TO SOLVE FOR YOURSELF)

blah bloo blum
Neo, this isn't Wheel...

Others are not going to feel like posting if it might look like they just copied. It would be greatly appreciated if people didn't post answers beyond the posted limit.

Thanks!
 
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  • #107
Gone. Can you at least tell me if I was right on the last one? #19
 
  • #108
Yippeee!
 
  • #109
NeoDevin said:
Gone. Can you at least tell me if I was right on the last one? #19
Don't remember what you had. PM me. I'll tell you.
 
  • #110
5 down, Redbelly
22 down, ChiMeson
 
  • #111
Math Is Hard said:
Yippeee!
How many of each have you left?


So, were down to one final unsolved clue and I didn't think it would be a difficult one. Who was it with all the high scores in the Literature quizzes in the Trivia Game? Was it Chi? This should be a piece of cake for Chi!
 
  • #112
Redbelly98 said:
5 down, Redbelly
22 down, ChiMeson
Correctomundo.
 
  • #113
Good Contest Gokul!

It was fun.
 
  • #114
Gokul43201 said:
How many of each have you left?

I think I have 1 left for solving and 2 left for crossword positions.
 
  • #115
jimmysnyder said:
Two crazy conjunctions followed by one.
Bump. This isn't part of the contest, but I thought you might like to try it. It's easier than the contest entries.
 
  • #116
jimmysnyder said:
Bump. This isn't part of the contest, but I thought you might like to try it. It's easier than the contest entries.
Ooh! I didn't even make a clue for him this time. Good thing you made this one.
 
  • #117
I've got to take off in a bit...and I'd like to finish this up. So the rules are all relaxed now. Everyone gets an infinite number of this and a similar number of that.

After a few minutes, I'll probably only get back to this after about 12 hrs.
 
  • #118
12 across Berkeman
6 down Hypatia
17 across Artman
 
  • #119
and I think 30 across is MathWonk
 
  • #120
MIH Yes to all 4
 

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