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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.

  • #2,101
Kaya said:
@Zarii - or someone else - can you please answer my question? Thanks :smile:

yes..its the "what" and "it"
 
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  • #2,102
Kaya said:
@Zarii - or someone else - can you please answer my question? Thanks :smile:
Yeah, the W from What and the I from It has changed from capital letters to small letters since yesterday.
 
  • #2,103
infront

Anyone notice that 'infront' is one word in the clue?

The box on the left is obviously like a compass, it tells you where to go. You start at x, but how do you know where to go next?

Just brainstorming here.
 
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  • #2,104
Aha, the first letters of sentences were changed. This doesn't help. :rolleyes:
 
  • #2,105
Quick bit of assistance with number 60. I don't have the best eyesight and I'm having difficulty determining which of two of the shades is actually darker; I can see that they're different shades, but it's an extremely difficult call to make. Since that's related to the riddle and you guys have already solved it, you can tell me that without giving the whole thing away. Of the U and H on the first line, which is a darker shade?
 
  • #2,106
Haha.. now I'm playing with the letters and a scissor..
 
  • #2,107
FranklinDR said:
Anyone notice that 'infront' is one word in the clue?

The box on the left is obviously like a compass, it tells you where to go. You start at x, but how do you know where to go next?

Just brainstorming here.
That's the thing we haven't manage to figure out yet
 
  • #2,108
FranklinDR said:
You start at x, but how do you know where to go next?
Maybe the letters from source should be of help to find the next start point. But how? :confused:

Did you notice that the "x" is at the intersection of the row and column that have A and H as their first/last letters (A and H being the first two capital letters in the source) Maybe it's just a coincidence.
 
  • #2,109
I never noticed that until now O.o
 
  • #2,110
I tried to follow this logic but, after 5 steps, got nowhere.
 
  • #2,111
And the x is on the "diagonal" that begins/ends with H/A. Don't think this is of any use though.

<edit> And the other diagonal is RM, the following two letters in the source!

Too many coincidences here! </edit>

<edit2>But the other letters from source don't follow this "rule". </edit2>
 
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  • #2,112
Failed word count for number 60: 7 and climbing.
 
  • #2,113
Word on that O.o
 
  • #2,114
AHRMTYD:
A means 'northwest'
M means 'southeast'
D means 'north'
Maybe the other letters have somethign to do with their position in the alphabet?

But then how do you divide the other four letters amont those three directions?
 
  • #2,115
*thinks out loud in song while swinging her legs in the air from her perch in the rafters.*

AHRMMTYD... the letters capitalized and given to me...
ADGUJSPM... the letters in the mini-grid... what do I do with them?...
RTYEBOSN... the letters in the bigger grid... where I'm supposed to begin?...
 
  • #2,116
FranklinDR said:
A means 'northwest'
M means 'southeast'
D means 'north'

Where did you get that from? :confused:
 
  • #2,117
MelodyKitn said:
where I'm supposed to begin?...

X, dummy. :smile:
 
  • #2,118
FranklinDR said:
X, dummy. :smile:

>.> I know that...

It's just part of the song...
 
  • #2,119
Kaya said:
Where did you get that from? :confused:

Thats translating from the compass

Well, my latest attempt yeilded "nnau" - its almost a word
 
  • #2,120
Zarii, any success with the scissors? I hope you didn't hurt yourself so you cannot type anymore :smile:
 
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  • #2,121
FranklinDR said:
AHRMTYD:
A means 'northwest'
M means 'southeast'
D means 'north'
Maybe the other letters have somethign to do with their position in the alphabet?

But then how do you divide the other four letters amont those three directions?

Maybe try putting the alphabet in a rough circle?

M is in the middle of the alphabet, so should be opposite A which is in the beginning of the alphabet. D would be between A and M, but much closer to A, so North. that would put R at South, T at southwest, Y at west...

I'm not on 61 so I don't know exactly what you're seeing, but just a thought.
 
  • #2,122
FranklinDR said:
Thats translating from the compass

Of course! My brain is on fire, so I can't see even the obvious.

But, are the cardinal points of any help? :confused:
 
  • #2,123
FranklinDR said:
X, dummy. :smile:

*flies down and tugs on Zarii's shirt while pointing accusingly*

He's being meeeaaaan...

*sulks back up to the rafters to stare at the puzzle more*
 
  • #2,124
Haha.. I'm cutting out some figures..

I've tried replacing the capitalized letters with numbers, that might tell how many steps to move with the compass pointing out where to, but i don't really get something usefull by that either
 
  • #2,125
Bad Frankling, shame on you.:wink:
 
  • #2,126
Still lost on 60. How irritating :-/
 
  • #2,127
I don't think it takes rocket science to complete, none of the others have had really complecated methods - just arcane ones. Maybe we shouldn't be looking at the actual capital letter, but its position in the sentence? Probably not, but just thought I'd throw that out there.
 
  • #2,128
Well, let's try then
 
  • #2,129
hi, i would like to try this, but I can't even get past level one...any help?
 
  • #2,130
Brent, use the alphabet xD
 

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