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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.

  • #2,611
Nzm, R zn ivzoob grivw. Gsrh irwwov rh hgzigrmt gl dvzi lm nv. Gszg irwwov tlg ldmvw, z dsrov ztl.
 
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  • #2,612
any clues to figure that out, omega? :)
 
  • #2,613
Omega_6 said:
Nzm, R zn ivzoob grivw. Gsrh irwwov rh hgzigrmt gl dvzi lm nv. Gszg irwwov tlg ldmvw, z dsrov ztl.

...umm.. i hope that's not in any future levels
 
  • #2,614
*burrows out of the snow and runs out to find Iggy*
 
  • #2,615
*fumbles his way around the dark and freezing forest*

*still lost, he takes out his Bic lighter and tries again*
 
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  • #2,616
ooooh, I've finally got something..

"Get back to where you were quickly, before the grim reaper finds out where you are!"

...
 
  • #2,617
michaelkenji said:
ooooh, I've finally got something..

"Get back to where you were quickly, before the grim reaper finds out where you are!"

...

LOL This is the new 404 error page of this riddle!
 
  • #2,618
yeah i know.. i wish this could have meant "you are going the right way, but you have to tweak your answer a little more and you will eventually get the right word" much like when we were looking for "your savior".. LOL
 
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  • #2,619
Kitn and Iggy.. on 66? :o
 
  • #2,620
Who's online?

And how's kaya doing on the riddle?
 
  • #2,621
Zarii said:
And how's kaya doing on the riddle?

Stuck on 65 :rolleyes:
 
  • #2,622
Kaya said:
Stuck on 65 :rolleyes:
Me too, so you're not alone xD
 
  • #2,623
*Going out for 30 minutes or so, don't forget about me you guys*

Cuz, I'm tired, hungry, wants to solve this whole riddle, but going to work in 2.5 hours
 
  • #2,624
Zarii said:
Me too, so you're not alone xD

Good to hear that :smile: I've run out of ideas :rolleyes:
 
  • #2,625
Well, I'm still thinking of the white dots, who are 9 and the numbers 1- 9 who are written in different orders, I'll just have to figure out where the roads met
 
  • #2,626
I have a pic full of roads and crossroads :smile: And too many letters :rolleyes:
 
  • #2,627
Boxcutter! You changed it!:-p
 
  • #2,628
Omega_6 said:
Boxcutter! You changed it!:-p

He did? :smile: And now it's better or worse?
 
  • #2,629
Kaya said:
He did? :smile: And now it's better or worse?

I think this one will be a little better now.:smile:
 
  • #2,630
Boxcutter, don't you want to change 65 too and make it a little better? :wink: I guess you won't...
 
  • #2,631
Kaya said:
Boxcutter, don't you want to change 65 too and make it a little better? :wink: I guess you won't...

Urugb-urev rh vzhb.:wink:
 
  • #2,632
Maybe we should do something diagonally on 65
 
  • #2,633
Omega_6 said:
Urugb-urev rh vzhb.:wink:

Dszg zylfg hrcgbuev? Rh gsrh z xofv? :confused:
 
  • #2,634
Kaya said:
Dszg zylfg hrcgbuev? Rh gsrh z xofv? :confused:
No no, I just wasn't thinking. I meant: Hrcgb-Urev rh vzhb. :wink:
 
  • #2,635
Zarii said:
Maybe we should do something diagonally on 65

Maybe... But any way I've done it, I got too many letters, and too few vowels. There has to be a way to pick only the right ones.
 
  • #2,636
I got nothing to..

But my picture sure look beautiful with all those colorful lines xD
 
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  • #2,637
Omega_6 said:
Urugb-urev rh vzhb.:wink:

Rgh srcgb-hrc. R tlg rg zg urihg gib. :wink:

srcgb-vrtsg: :cry:

edit:srcgb-urev
 
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  • #2,638
SpeedyKupad said:
Rgh srcgb-hrc. R tlg rg zg urihg gib. :wink:

srcgb-vrtsg: :cry:

edit:srcgb-urev

edit: hrcgb-urev:wink:
 
  • #2,639
Omega_6 said:
edit: hrcgb-urev:wink:

ydzszsz... blfiv irtsg!
 
  • #2,640
MORNING GUYS!...ugh i have no idea what to do with this flower
 

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