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.

  • #2,041
Zarii said:
about getting to the squares of hell -.- the answer is right under your face.. it's darn obvious once you think of it

Why am I always missing the obvious ones? :mad:
 
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  • #2,042
number 2 is wrong..and so is number 5(use google at that one)
number 3 is 5 so don't use six or seven.[/color]
 
  • #2,043
Hey all, just putting up my first post. I have normally been working with Seraphcode and ravenxi, but I have no idea where they ran off to. Anyway I am a little behind and playing catchup any PM's to help me along would be great
 
  • #2,044
Kaya said:
Why am I always missing the obvious ones? :mad:
You're just overthinking them :P
 
  • #2,045
Zarii said:
You're just overthinking them :P

You're right. :smile:

That x thing is only for the second part of the riddle, isn't it? Or is it also useful for getting all that letter stuff you are talking about?
 
  • #2,046
boxcutter: is someone even close to cracking lvl 61 from what you see in the logs?
 
  • #2,047
Kaya said:
You're right. :smile:

That x thing is only for the second part of the riddle, isn't it? Or is it also useful for getting all that letter stuff you are talking about?
Second part.. but let's just think about it..If the source code says "This is the first image" what image are you then searching for to move along?[/color]
 
  • #2,048
SpeedyKupad said:
boxcutter: is someone even close to cracking lvl 61 from what you see in the logs?
He's just laughing at us, don't you think? :)
 
  • #2,049
Zarii said:
He's just laughing at us, don't you think? :)

i betcha! :devil: :devil: let's give him a message then... :devil: :biggrin:
 
  • #2,050
SpeedyKupad said:
i betcha! :devil: :devil: let's give him a message then... :devil: :biggrin:
Yeah xD let's do that
 
  • #2,051
I propose a strike. Our demands are casual fridays and a pinball machine for the break room.
 
  • #2,052
Sounds good to me *Evillaugh*
 
  • #2,053
zarii: what have you got so far? anything logical and realistic going there? from my concepts, i get these: RTYBNSOE, DSUSIACI, IBMCAGKA, and many other hilarious combinations which i don't dare log. :smile:
 
  • #2,054
ffutahw said:
I propose a strike. Our demands are casual fridays and a pinball machine for the break room.

are you in 61 now?
 
  • #2,055
SpeedyKupad said:
zarii: what have you got so far? anything logical and realistic going there? from my concepts, i get these: RTYBNSOE, DSUSIACI, IBMCAGKA, and many other hilarious combinations which i don't dare log. :smile:
Haha, same here xD
 
  • #2,056
*Taking a break in an attempt to clear her brain*
 
  • #2,057
you people don't have to worry so much. first of all i only see the logs by IPnumber and I would never know who is who. second: thirteen thousand people have tried this game so far, I'm not sure how many are still playing but at least that is how many unique hits i have had on the first riddle. whatever the number of people playing right now is, i get lots and lots and lots of guesses in the logs and there is no way i can keep track of it all, besides i only check the logs every now and then to see how people are doing.

SpeedyKupad said:
boxcutter: is someone even close to cracking lvl 61 from what you see in the logs?

i haven't checked the logs but if i look at your posts on this forum none of the words and combinations you have come up with have been particularily close. perhaps the way you obtained those letters were close to what the "actual" way is, but unless you do it completely correct, you will not get the right word. however IF you do it correctly, you will have no doubt that that is the right way, since you will get a very straight forward, understandable word...
 
  • #2,058
I feel doomed...
 
  • #2,059
zarii dear we have hope. o:)
 
  • #2,060
I'm not quite to 61. I'm on 59 and I'm trying to find the map I used before :-P
 
  • #2,061
SpeedyKupad said:
zarii dear we have hope. o:)
But how do we get that correct word? :cry:
 
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  • #2,062
((I'm off to work, I will log in from there and try to start up again))

*stirs underneath her wings, dreaming*
 
  • #2,063
x is where we should start. but how do you do that from its position? the little grid should be the guide. can the star be a disguised x? possibly. I am still certain that there are 8 letters, the 4th&5th is a double.

we need to think scientifically...:rolleyes:

unfortunately, I am going to bed in 30 mins. o:)
 
  • #2,064
Morning kitn :P
 
  • #2,065
SpeedyKupad said:
x is where we should start. but how do you do that from its position? the little grid should be the guide. can the star be a disguised x? possibly. I am still certain that there are 8 letters, the 4th&5th is a double.

we need to think scientifically...:rolleyes:

unfortunately, I am going to bed in 30 mins. o:)
I've gotten that far, but no further.. feels horrible :P
seriously..I can't get a meaningfull word at all
 
  • #2,066
morning guys...ok i see everyone is still kinda on 61 and ffut isn't far behind...im going to figure out what this mini-grid is for 1st then ill see what i can do
 
  • #2,067
Iggy to the rescue xD
 
  • #2,068
ffutahw said:
I'm not quite to 61. I'm on 59 and I'm trying to find the map I used before :-P

Forget about it. It won't be of any help :smile:
 
  • #2,069
haha yea idk if I am going to rescue anyone...idk what to do
 
  • #2,070
iggy_killer said:
morning guys...ok i see everyone is still kinda on 61 and ffut isn't far behind...im going to figure out what this mini-grid is for 1st then ill see what i can do

heyya iggy, we're friends right? :!) :wink:

*gives iggy a soft massage on his shoulders*
:devil: :biggrin:

pm me your theory when its done
 

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