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.

  • #2,161
haha yea..im stumped myself
 
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  • #2,162
Blargh. I could have sworn I had 60...
< I eliminated the shaded/lighted letters, and descrambled the remainder to get "forsakenthreads" but it still isn't working. I think I'm getting closer though.[/color]>
 
  • #2,163
Boxcutter said:
ffutahw: the first row, the square in which the H is is brighter than the square in which the U is. sorry for making it so unclear. try increasing the contrast in some image editing program

No, it's ok, you aren't responsible for my own shortcomings :devil:
 
  • #2,164
Boxcutter said:
ffutahw: try using another system for descrambling them.. remember: it's getting darker...

Thats what I was doing initially before the hint to ignore the ones with shadows. Going from brighter to darker squares with the shaded ones removed is making it exceedingly difficult to form any words. I'll keep at it though. Urgh, the medium red color needs vowels dammit!
 
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  • #2,165
Lala.. *I'm singing in the.. ehm.. dark?*

This ain't going well, I've almost given up finding a sistem.. at this point I'm just guessing words
 
  • #2,166
Boxcutter said:
ffutahw: the shaded ones removed... what about the glaring lights?

I have the ones with the bright background removed as well. Are they supposed to remain?
 
  • #2,167
i'm not sure what you mean by bright background, seeing as some of the squares are bright
 
  • #2,168
Boxcutter said:
i'm not sure what you mean by bright background, seeing as some of the squares are bright

I meant the ones that appear to have lights behind them as opposed to shadows.
 
  • #2,169
Whatever the case, I got to get out of here, so I'll get back to it tomorrow. Maybe it'll come to me tonight.
 
  • #2,170
Whatever the case, I got to get out of here, so I'll get back to it tomorrow. Maybe it'll come to me tonight.
 
  • #2,171
*brings out the pompoms and cheers on Ffut from behind the window*
 
  • #2,172
MelodyKitn said:
Omi is still at work, from the looks of it, and I'm sure Greg would have peeped in at some point if he were awake...

*pokes at Omi and Greg's sleeping bodies*

Yeah.. they're out cold.

*wipes her mouth with a napkin*

Lunch is over! Time to get back to this conundrum...

Yep, I am still at work. I should be going home, but my car has a flat tire, so...

Anyways, I am on 61.
 
  • #2,173
((*hugs Omi*

Be careful driving back home Omi!

We'll see you when you get home!

*grumbles*

3 more hours... 3 more hours... for me...))
 
  • #2,174
Omega_6 said:
Yep, I am still at work. I should be going home, but my car has a flat tire, so...

Anyways, I am on 61.
Got anything?
 
  • #2,175
Zarii said:
Got anything?

I'll let you know if I get home.:wink:

The "mechanics" have been repairing my tire for a long time now...
Any day I get off early, something like this happens...:smile: Plus, I have been riddle-deprived since 5:30 this morning.
 
  • #2,176
Zariii...

*tugs on Zari's shirt*

Letters have been swimming in my head all afternoon...

*starts walking all tipsy*

And none of them make sense...

*her halo crooks over her forehead as she walks into a wall*
 
  • #2,177
Blargh. There must be something wrong with me to be having so much trouble with 60. It should be right in front of me. I've been staring at these letters forever. I tried to take a break but I'm seeing this square whenever I blink. <Lightest shade-> R,A. Pinkish-> H,F,R. Red-> D,K,S. Dark Red (transparent)-> E,T,A,N. Light Purple -> E. Dark Purple-> O,S I've been able to come up with a couple words just by rescrambling those without sorting by shade, but when I try to order it lightest to darkest...[/color]> I can't make sense of it...

Maybe my eyes just suck.
 
  • #2,178
Seems I'm not the only one that's tired of this xD

*Hands out energydrinks*

C'mon people, we can do this
 
  • #2,179
ffutahw said:
Blargh. There must be something wrong with me to be having so much trouble with 60. It should be right in front of me. I've been staring at these letters forever. I tried to take a break but I'm seeing this square whenever I blink. <Lightest shade-> R,A. Pinkish-> H,F,R. Red-> D,K,S. Dark Red (transparent)-> E,T,A,N. Light Purple -> E. Dark Purple-> O,S I've been able to come up with a couple words just by rescrambling those without sorting by shade, but when I try to order it lightest to darkest...[/color]> I can't make sense of it...

Maybe my eyes just suck.

try reading row by row...
 
  • #2,180
I want to help out on 61, but I have to finish this damned 60 first. It's not fair :-P
 
  • #2,181
I'm thinking maybe I just don't have the eyes for this one. I'll keep at it though.
 
  • #2,182
Just got it. Blargh!
 
  • #2,183
*hides* Oh well... *throws her letter to Ffut in the trash and climbs back up the rafters to glance at the puzzle again*
 
  • #2,184
*Cheers ffut on* xD
on to the secondpart of 61, hurry hurry
 
  • #2,185
Man, I still can't believe how long that one took me. Everyone should smack me for that one.
 
  • #2,186
FFUT TO THE RESCUE!...cuz we are all outta mind power
 
  • #2,187
And I'm on the second part. Wow, now I see why you're all going nuts lol.
 
  • #2,188
back later!
 
  • #2,189
*sighs* Haven't gotten anything... except what everyone else probably already got cause I'm slow x.x

A->D->G->J->M->P->S->V

A 1(B) > 2(C) > 3 = D 1(E) > 2(F) > 3 = G...

Mini-grid turns clockwise in alphabetical order... the middle would be 'Y'

X is where you start.. second letter would be Y?

*confused* ; ;

:cry:
 
  • #2,190
I think I may have a major lead on this. When I get home I'll work on it some more. Posting link here so I can get it at home.

Spoiler if you aren't on it. <Umm... Deleted from my own stupidity[/color]>
 
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