Riddle game - Something for you scientists

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a riddle game that challenges participants to solve various puzzles by interpreting clues from images, text, and source code. The game appears to require a mix of logical reasoning, knowledge of coding, and internet research skills. Participants share their experiences and strategies as they progress through different levels of the game.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration with the need for technical knowledge, such as HTML, to solve the riddles.
  • Clues such as "bag zip" and references to file extensions are discussed, with varying interpretations of their significance.
  • There are multiple strategies proposed for solving riddles, including analyzing text for hidden meanings and using external resources like Google.
  • Participants share specific findings from the game, such as the discovery of file types and the interpretation of clues related to rivers and other themes.
  • Some participants report difficulty in deciphering text or symbols due to visual challenges, while others share successful solutions and insights.
  • There are mentions of specific answers to riddles, but no consensus on the best approach to solving them is reached.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share their individual experiences and strategies, but there is no consensus on the solutions to the riddles. Multiple competing views and interpretations of clues exist throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that the clues may depend on specific knowledge or skills, such as familiarity with coding or the ability to interpret visual elements, which could limit accessibility for some players.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in puzzle-solving, coding, and collaborative problem-solving may find the discussion engaging. It may also appeal to those who enjoy riddles that require a mix of logical reasoning and technical skills.

  • #751
geez, this one is tough
 
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  • #752
hey man I am back
 
  • #753
ok yeah I am stuck too
 
  • #754
Greg where are you man??
 
  • #755
i think greg might have went somewhere, but i am not sure, are you still on 36?
 
  • #756
yeah hyper, still on 36. I think gregs eatin some dinner, man I am hungry!

do you have aol or msn??
 
  • #757
ya, i gots msn
 
  • #759
nvm they have to order it still lol, I am on msn now, what's your?
 
  • #760
okay, I'm on a lead, I'll let you know what I find.
 
  • #761
alright, I finished it, =)
 
  • #762
got any hints?
 
  • #763
so help me out here man! lol
 
  • #764
Gregulator said:
alright, I finished it, =)

Good job. Keep the answer to yourself. Only hints. :biggrin:
 
  • #765
ok hint please!
 
  • #766
FINALLY! Boxcutter I am emailing you from the website ok?
 
  • #767
FINISHED IT! Bring on the next of it Boxcutter, we emailed you from the website!
 
  • #768
Omega_6, please check your PMs. :)
 
  • #769
<Fury> said:
Omega_6, please check your PMs. :)

I have none...
 
  • #770
who is supppose to check their pm's?
 
  • #771
Omega, try now lol...
:)
 
  • #772
Ok, I am on 35 now..

Tips please?
 
  • #773
man, what do i do now that i finished, work sucks now!
 
  • #774
hyperlitextreme said:
man, what do i do now that i finished, work sucks now!

There are other riddles similar to this one you can try. They were posted earlier in this thread.
 
  • #775
Hehe, youve finished the whole riddle?

Well done!

35 is the last one right?
 
  • #776
oh, look, its Omega! he is alive!

Mind helping me on 35...
 
  • #777
<Fury> said:
oh, look, its Omega! he is alive!

Mind helping me on 35...

There is something you're missing...you're too close.
 
  • #778
ya, i don't want to start another one of these riddles because it just became too time consuming, i would rather just wait if there is a second part to this one.
 
  • #779
Yeah, I know how you feel...but I just started notpron and I'm on level 6 and I'm starting to get hooked...:cry:
 
  • #780
Too close eh... Ill think on it while i have dinner.
 

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