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The discussion revolves around an online riddle game that challenges players to solve puzzles by interpreting clues found in images, text, and source code. Participants share their experiences and frustrations, particularly with progressing through various levels. Many express difficulty with the game's reliance on technical knowledge, such as HTML or coding, which some players find discouraging. Key clues discussed include "bag zip," which leads to a file containing hints, and various riddles that require players to analyze text closely. Players collaborate by sharing solutions and strategies, often revealing answers to previous levels while seeking help for current challenges. The conversation highlights a mix of problem-solving techniques, including deciphering letters and understanding the significance of certain words or phrases. Overall, the thread captures the community's collective effort to navigate the game's complexities, with a focus on collaboration and shared learning experiences.
  • #571
I give up on this one, can't solve it.
 
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  • #572
a_moron said:
I give up on this one, can't solve it.
Don't! :smile: Read the numbers you have, by column. Group them properly... they have a significance :wink:
 
  • #573
OK been away from a while?

Kudos Gale: the roots go home the roots=source code----> home=home page, thanks for the hints, once I got that it was straight forward, would of taken me decades to think of that.:smile:

Next level was straight forward, am now on Berkely mansion I'm not sure what level number that is, in fact how do you tell, I'm confused by looking back as I'm not sure where you guys are, or if your even still here. Anyway, if I get anything I'll put it up.

Looking back it's 29.

attaints, looked up the definition:-

1. To impart stigma to; disgrace: “No breath of calumny ever attainted the personal purity of Savonarola” (Henry Hart Milman).
2. To pass a sentence of attainder against.
3. Archaic. To infect or corrupt, as with illness or vice.
4. Archaic. To accuse.

wonder if it's a clue or just an act of misdirection? The definition of venerableness is interesting too, I just thought it meant age. English is such a rich tongue :smile:

http://www.draculasriddle.co.uk/berkley/torment.htm

Not sure if it's ok to put up this level but I think most of us are beyond or on it?

Kaya said:
It's so quiet here! :biggrin: Noone is still solving this riddle or have you decided to talk only by PMs? Just wondering... :smile:

I'm on lvl 32 and it gives me headaches :confused: Does anyone want to talk about it?

I don't think so Kaya, people seem to be stuck on different levels, and are probably trying hard to figure it out before they as for a tip, I could be wrong though I've been out of the loop for a week or so.
 
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  • #574
Kaya said:
I've just reached the temp end :cool: (after level 35)

Any hints for 31? What is the symbol? (I know the shape)
 
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  • #575
a_moron said:
Edit 2: Now maybe someone can explain or give a hint how to solve riddle 19 (Hall 2)

Note: Working on riddle 30 myself... I got some numbers and a file... but not sure how to use them.. yet...

link it I'll see if I can remember. I think we might of cheated a little someone accidently got to hall 3 and worked it out from there, if my memory serves me right.

I'm still waiting for a pm on how they got haven from the cards, that was nifty but perplexing :smile:
 
  • #576
Schrodinger's Dog said:
link it I'll see if I can remember. I think we might of cheated a little someone accidently got to hall 3 and worked it out from there, if my memory serves me right.

I'm still waiting for a pm on how they got haven from the cards, that was nifty but perplexing :smile:

Haven from the cards? Could you give me a riddle number? Haven came from the difference between have been and be. The one with the cards was steal.
 
  • #577
Schrodinger's Dog said:
link it I'll see if I can remember. I think we might of cheated a little someone accidently got to hall 3 and worked it out from there, if my memory serves me right.

I'm still waiting for a pm on how they got haven from the cards, that was nifty but perplexing :smile:
http://www.draculasriddle.co.uk/bodley/hall2.htm
This one I'm interested in how to solve... Do you need 3D glasses?
Like this one... http://www.ludd.luth.se/users/silver_p/Sedlec/New/3d-1.jpg

and I'm still stuck att riddle 30, still don't get it how to use the numbers...
 
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  • #578
a_moron said:
http://www.draculasriddle.co.uk/bodley/hall2.htm
This one I'm interested in how to solve...

and I'm still stuck att riddle 30, still don't get it how to use the numbers...

When you get the correct numbers by tranposing the matrix and then reading down by column, and you concentrate on what the numbers could mean, you will see.
 
  • #579
10
94
12
20
Is this the correct order??
If it is... i don't know what to do with them...
 
  • #580
a_moron said:
10
94
12
20
Is this the correct order??
If it is... i don't know what to do with them...

Yes it is. So we have 1912 0420. Notice anything interesting?
 
  • #581
No, I've been looking at those number a few days now...
 
  • #582
a_moron said:
No, I've been looking at those number a few days now...

04 20 1912. Now?
 
  • #583
a_moron said:
http://www.draculasriddle.co.uk/bodley/hall2.htm
This one I'm interested in how to solve... Do you need 3D glasses?

Huh? What for? Your eyes would be more than enough! Just take a closer look at the source code... something is wrong there :wink:
 
  • #584
Omega_6 said:
04 20 1912. Now?
Nope? nothing.
 
  • #585
a_moron said:
Nope? nothing.

Honestly? 04 20 1912 mm/dd/yyyy Thats pretty much it.
 
  • #586
Kaya said:
Huh? What for? Your eyes would be more than enough! Just take a closer look at the source code... something is wrong there :wink:
Code:
<html>
<head>
<title>Second Hall</title>
<!-- 19 -->
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1">
<style type="text/css">
<!--
body,td,th {
	color: #FFFFFF;
}
body {
	background-color: #000000;
}
-->
</style></head>

<body>
<div align="center">
<bgsuond src="../misc/music.mp3" loop="infinite">
  <p><img src="hall2.jpg" width="512" height="710"></p>
  <p>Stay focused...</p>
</div>
</body>
</html>
That's the source, what am I missing? that spells the answer?
 
  • #587
A_moron, though I am not on that riddle (still on torment), the numbers look like a date, April 20, 1912. Here's some links:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=April+20,+1912

So...since I helped you...oh. wait, Omega helped. darn.. still. can I get another hint for torment? I got nothing...
 
  • #588
a_moron said:
Code:
<html>
<head>
<title>Second Hall</title>
<!-- 19 -->
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1">
<style type="text/css">
<!--
body,td,th {
	color: #FFFFFF;
}
body {
	background-color: #000000;
}
-->
</style></head>

<body>
<div align="center">
<bgsuond src="../misc/music.mp3" loop="infinite">
  <p><img src="hall2.jpg" width="512" height="710"></p>
  <p>Stay focused...</p>
</div>
</body>
</html>
That's the source, what am I missing? that spells the answer?

Look for a misspelling.
 
  • #589
Omega_6 said:
Honestly? 04 20 1912 mm/dd/yyyy Thats pretty much it.
and the answer is what?
 
  • #590
a_moron said:
and the answer is what?

Search for the significance of that date.
 
  • #591
Omega_6 said:
Look for a misspelling.
Aah, finally, thank you!
 
  • #592
Hello all, thanks for your help. Me and my mates got stuck on 27 for a long while back there, you helped us out by having us look somewhere we totally neglected. We are currently on 29 and still trying to find an answer. Hopefully we can be of some help to you all.
 
  • #593
29...

yeah me and ravenxii really could use a good hint for 29 we just can't quite get it and we have been on it for a good part of today...
 
  • #594
a_moron said:
"...S.is.to.skull.what.O.is.to.moon..."[/URL][/QUOTE]Maybe my old hint will help you to enter the mansion?
 
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  • #595
Hey guys, I am stuck on no. 29 and am looking for a lil hint as to what the answer might be..

I'd be happy to contribute my help ( though limited it may be) on future puzzles etc etc...
 
  • #596
a_moron said:
Maybe my old hint will help you to enter the mansion?

yeah I saw that but I still can't figure it out. Is it just something I am missing does the int n and w = n and l = n have anything to do with it? has anyone figured this one out logically or just guessed it?
 
  • #597
ok we got 29, and I agree Omega, what an obvious answer :S I wanted to kick myself...lol

on to 30 ! :D
 
  • #598
seraphcode said:
yeah I saw that but I still can't figure it out. Is it just something I am missing does the int n and w = n and l = n have anything to do with it? has anyone figured this one out logically or just guessed it?
Don't think the "int n" was there before...
anyway.. I think it was Omega 6 that wrote a hint that made me solve that one...
If someone can explain how to solve it, please do so..
I know what letters to pick from the text on the picture... "EACH UNTRUTH ATTAINTS LIFE'S VENERABLENESS" , and I know the system to pick them..
But I don't know how to get that from the clues...
best clue I can give you is the one in my post above... if you don't want the answer right away...
 
  • #599
a_moron said:
Don't think the "int n" was there before...
anyway.. I think it was Omega 6 that wrote a hint that made me solve that one...
If someone can explain how to solve it, please do so..
I know what letters to pick from the text on the picture... "EACH UNTRUTH ATTAINTS LIFE'S VENERABLENESS" , and I know the system to pick them..
But I don't know how to get that from the clues...
best clue I can give you is the one in my post above... if you don't want the answer right away...

yeah by pure guessing i finally got it. But we just figured out how do logically...
 
  • #600
yep level 29 is meesed up the clue is wrong it should read
s is to skull as o is to moon,

a better clue would be
s is to skull as o is to moon, so...
would be better
 

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