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.

  • #931
For 41, do the cogs reset, or do we read them from where we've turned them previously?
 
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  • #932
Zarii said:
Wtf, I Got It

Congratulations ^^
 
  • #933
MelodyKitn said:
Congratulations ^^
Yeah.. and now I'm stuck on the next one..small hint please? to the tired teenage girl who's going to work in about 10 hours
 
  • #934
The picture plays a visual key Zarii.. at least to me it did when I thought of the words and the picture together.
 
  • #935
Got it ^^
Muahaha
 
  • #936
Got it Omega... had to photoshop it so my brain wouldn't get jumbled o.o

Good job Zarii!
 
  • #937
I don't really get nr 41 .. ouch.. my eyes..
 
  • #938
Zarii said:
I don't really get nr 41 .. ouch.. my eyes..

It is easy, you just have to remember where each wheel is after your turns.
 
  • #939
I'm lost on 42... not quite sure what the clue is there.
 
  • #940
MelodyKitn said:
I'm lost on 42... not quite sure what the clue is there.

Well, motsatser...

This means opposite, in...swedish?

But, other than that, join the club.
 
  • #941
Hmm... well, if you use what it says is the answer, it doesn't say it can't find the page... only that you don't have permission to view it. Do you think that's part of it?
 
  • #942
cool.. I'm on nr 42.. what to do next? xD
 
  • #943
I don't really get that clue with the question mark.. eh?

I feel stupid xD
 
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  • #944
I am sorry for riddle 42. I had accidentally changed the HTML-code removing an important part. I hope you didn't waste too much time on it. It has now been fixed.
 
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  • #945
haha 42 was fun...i liked that video..i thought it was going to be like that goddess of hate one

EDIT: 43 is now giving me a headache with the Stains stuff
 
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  • #946
Hey Omega! It wasn't us ^^ The page wasn't quite.. er.. working!
 
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  • #947
Oh! I got it! Stains O.o... need sleep... work tomorrow...

Darn.. 43... *snore*
 
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  • #948
Anyone who's gotten further than 43?
 
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  • #949
Work will sooo not get done today ^^ Good morning everyone!

So, where was I... ah yes, stains anyone?



So I've tried the password... but we don't quite use it there.. but the source has some strange .dtd webbie that I can't make sense of so far



Silly me... used the obvious word and am on the next step of same puzzle.. confused as always ^^
Okay, looks like math.. and I'm very very bad at it... so I will most certainly need lots of help on this



Okay, it looks like some kinda coordinates? Still plodding on!


I got it! A lot of squinting involved but I'm moving on!
 
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  • #950
Well, I managed to get up to number 40 on my own, but now I'm quite thoroughly stuck. I browsed around on the internet and saw this forum, so I figured I'd see what you guys had to say on it.


Info with possible spoilers follows:

I initially did the obvious thing and searched for enlightenment, and tried various different philosophers and religious figures with no luck.

Looking back at it, I noticed something in the image I didn't before. I put the image into my image editor and adjusted the contrast, and the letters I, O, R, and what looks like part of either a Y, V, or W are visible. I ran a search for that, and then searched within pages under a search for enlightenment for those series of letters, but to no avail. I also couldn't find anything in the source that was helpful.

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End of possible spoilers.

I'm thinking that either I'm overthinking this thing or that I'm really close to it but am missing something obvious. If anyone can leave me any hints that won't spoil the whole question, or just tell me if I'm on the right track at all, I'd be much obliged.
 
  • #951
You're not over thinking, but you have the first letter wrong. Look closer and you'll find it's a different letter than what you posted.

Out of the letters you put up, three of them are right.
 
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  • #952
I can't believe I messed that one up. That changes everything and gives me a bunch of results. I have yet to find anything that works though, but I'll keep at it.
 
  • #953
Well, hmm... I'll tell you that you're just missing the first two letters.

You gave two sets of letters and three letters are right, so hopefully I won't confuse you when I say that two letters from the first set are correct, and one of the letters from the last three you gave are correct O.o
 
  • #954
So using <TORY[/color]> I managed to get a bunch of information, and I thought for sure I had it the first time, but trying it and many variations still didn't work. Am I missing a step?
 
  • #955
ok..i mapped out a grid so i can map the coordinates and such...i connected the spots to their respectful groups...and 2 of them kinda make a letter but the other one just looks screwed..any ideas?
 
  • #956
ffutahw said:
So using <TORY[/color]> I managed to get a bunch of information, and I thought for sure I had it the first time, but trying it and many variations still didn't work. Am I missing a step?

missing a letter
 
  • #957
iggy_killer said:
missing a letter

He's right.. you're just missing the first letter. Think of words that end in the letters you just gave.



Iggy, I had to squint real hard to read it. But remember... you're looking at the word in the mirror... 'reflections'



On the puzzle afterwards, I see the connections save for one number... I think I have the hour, just not the minute
 
  • #958
missing a page on 43... i got the main page and the coordinates but... no way of matching anything... any help?
 
  • #959
Seraph, all you need are the coordinates and the mirror and you can use those two (I used paint to plot the stuff out)
 
  • #960
MelodyKitn said:
Seraph, all you need are the coordinates and the mirror and you can use those two (I used paint to plot the stuff out)

Thanks
thats what I was missing... geez sometimes... :P
 

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