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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.

  • #901
Put a "the" in front of something you have already tried...:wink:
 
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  • #902
Hello, I followed the riddle due in part thanks to you all and am now on the second step of the second series ^^ I hope to be able to progress along with you.

*think think think*

Nope.. still stuck. ^^

Anything you can point out to me on the second? *stares at screen*
 
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  • #903
Omega_6 said:
Put a "the" in front of something you have already tried...:wink:
wow thanks
that was so dumb... i had it the whole time...
 
  • #904
"There are words of equal importance..."

I don't really get what the riddler means with that.. ^^ haha.. but yeah.. my clock is about 3.30 am so..
 
  • #905
Zarii said:
"There are words of equal importance..."

I don't really get what the riddler means with that.. ^^ haha.. but yeah.. my clock is about 3.30 am so..

This one is easy...equal importance is an important clue.
 
  • #906
Equal importance is the clue... hmm...
*still stares at screen and hands Zarii some coffee to stay up*
 
  • #907
Omega_6 said:
This one is easy...equal importance is an important clue.

I still don't get it.. arrgh..
 
  • #908
MelodyKitn said:
Equal importance is the clue... hmm...
*still stares at screen and hands Zarii some coffee to stay up*
Thanks cutie
 
  • #909
Zarii said:
I still don't get it.. arrgh..

Well, it is not the only clue...think about it some more, and you will get it.
 
  • #910
Omega_6 said:
Well, it is not the only clue...think about it some more, and you will get it.
Haha not really..
 
  • #911
Ok, I will give a hint then. Synonym
 
  • #912
hmmm... Omega I think i am again missing that vital little part...:confused:
oh well ill get it. its right in front of me i can feel it
 
  • #913
Omega_6 said:
Ok, I will give a hint then. Synonym
to the words on the pic?
 
  • #914
I think I have the idea... but the words are eluding me ><
 
  • #915
Zarii said:
to the words on the pic?

Let just say I meant synonyms.:-p

41 now.
 
  • #916
Omega_6 said:
Let just say I meant synonyms.:-p

41 now.
wtf? :confused:
 
  • #917
Zarii said:
wtf? :confused:
haha its cause Omega is the **** like i said earlier. don't ever underestimate him...
 
  • #918
Zarii said:
wtf? :confused:


By 41, I mean the riddle I'm on. If you put the letters that are colored in the words in order it doesn't make any sense...
Again, synonyms...
 
  • #919
I thought it was that! I just couldn't think of the words!

*hugs Omega*
 
  • #920
Almost with you Omega...

*brain hurts...actual use in progress...* O.o
 
  • #921
Bah.. I am stupid -.-
 
  • #922
Don't say that Zarii ^^
(After all you did say it was 3:30am... should account for something)
 
  • #923
MelodyKitn said:
Don't say that Zarii ^^
(After all you did say it was 3:30am... should account for something)
Almost 4.30 now xD

ther's like 100 synonyms to those words.. how should I know which ones are the right ones?
 
  • #924
Zarii said:
Almost 4.30 now xD

ther's like 100 synonyms to those words.. how should I know which ones are the right ones?

They are pretty straight forward synonyms. 41 is my favorite riddle out of all of them, it was pretty cool.
 
  • #925
Omega_6 said:
They are pretty straight forward synonyms. 41 is my favorite riddle out of all of them, it was pretty cool.
I'm swedish.. and not very good at english synonyms.. haha.. this is kinda hilarus, I'm totally stuck.
 
  • #926
Check that.. I finally realized what to use. O.O;
 
  • #927
MelodyKitn said:
I'm on hmm.. the second part of 40.. and know where to search, but am at a loss on what to search for.

It tells you...:wink:
 
  • #928
I edited what I posted when I finally realized who it said ^^
 
  • #929
MelodyKitn said:
I edited what I posted when I finally realized who it said ^^

41 is a no hint riddle, it is easy...but it is too fun to spoil.
 
  • #930
Wtf, I Got It
 

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