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.

  • #2,731
frontal lobe castration = Prefrontal lobotomy... One flew over the Cukoo's Nest
 
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  • #2,732
*starts a game of Yu Gi Oh!*

I lift the curse of "Swords Of Revealing Light!"

I summon "Monster Hint!"

(Otherwise, I'm going to have to give someone a solid-right-hand-upper "box-cut!")

:wink:
 
  • #2,733
I come back to everyone going nuts..

*peeks out from under her wings*

I still have to do some things... but I'll be back...

Did the bag have anything to do with it Omi?

*curls back up under her wings to sleep*
 
  • #2,734
MelodyKitn said:
I come back to everyone going nuts..

*peeks out from under her wings*

I still have to do some things... but I'll be back...

Did the bag have anything to do with it Omi?

*curls back up under her wings to sleep*

I don't think so. I'm pretty sure this riddle has something to do with some kind of extreme torture. Slow and agonizing.
 
  • #2,735
Omega_6 said:
I don't think so. I'm pretty sure this riddle has something to do with some kind of extreme torture. Slow and agonizing.

hey, the T could stand for "torture" and e for "extreme!" "torturetotheextreme" or backwards! Good job!

*lies*
 
  • #2,736
SpeedyKupad said:
hey, the T could stand for "torture" and e for "extreme!" "torturetotheextreme" or backwards! Good job!

*lies*

Thank you. It was definitely out of the box.
 
  • #2,737
why don't we try "guidancetoextremetorture" :wink:
 
  • #2,738
*stares at the box of dots*

err..brain hurts...must look away for 10 minutes
 
  • #2,739
Hey in level 59, does "where the wind bites hard" refer to a specific place? A clue would be good! :)
 
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  • #2,740
I might actually be doing work tomorrow, so bare with me if I don't get to peek in as much.. but will print out the piccy and think hard on it so that I can keep up with everyone..

Miss you all bunches

*hugs*
 
  • #2,741
Good morning people.
I must ask:

Does anyone have a problem with the ads on the "lost.htm" page? Do they bother you at all, or is it okay that they are there?
 
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  • #2,742
i'm not annoyed.. as long as the ads stay on the window, they're fine for me.. i hate popups..
 
  • #2,743
on 68..

i tried using all of the previous answers that have the letters T and E in them, and also with the answers written backwards - to no avail..

i wonder what the square and dots are for? :confused:
 
  • #2,744
michaelkenji said:
on 68..

i tried using all of the previous answers that have the letters T and E in them, and also with the answers written backwards - to no avail..

i wonder what the square and dots are for? :confused:

don't ask me. I have nooooo idea what that is! Swear! :wink:
 
  • #2,745
LOL in line with "you have used it before", the usage of previous answers proved useless..

as for other stuff we've used:

1) silk bag - encryption tool doesn't look usable here
2) helper - no other letters to input
3) map - sure, the points look like coordinates, but they're kinda small
4) grids - the grid in "oldoak-b" (i think) is the closest one in size compared to this square

i'm guessing that the answer starts with the word "The" (from T_e)..

going out in a while.. i might be left behind again when i get back :p
 
  • #2,746
Good morning *yawn*

1pm here xD
 
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  • #2,747
Btw.. boxcutter said that there wasn't going to be more backtracking.. so maybe we used, whatever we now used before, not so long ago
 
  • #2,748
Back again after the weekend. Need to get cracking on 61 again. With any luck I'll catch up to you guys soon.
 
  • #2,749
ffutahw said:
Back again after the weekend. Need to get cracking on 61 again. With any luck I'll catch up to you guys soon.

no worries. i bet you will.
 
  • #2,750
Well, off to work... to do actual work... *cry*

Will try to sneak peeks at the riddle to help decode it when possible.

*hugs to everyone*
 
  • #2,751
morning guys...back to 68
 
  • #2,752
*sneaks in*

Ssshh... no one sees me o:)
 
  • #2,753
Maybe it's some kind of picture or text.. where if you put it on top of the picture and check the dots, they'll have a secret message...

makes me remember the 'enlightenment' story..

There are three references to 'guidance' in there, and only one of them starts out with 'the guidance'...

Worth a check?

I can't do it here at work tho, I don't have any programs :cry:
 
  • #2,754
so... quiet...
 
  • #2,755
SHHH...my yeast is rising...
(aka thinking a lot)
 
  • #2,756
I've pretty much run out of ideas...
 
  • #2,757
Well, I got 61, then got swamped at work. Now, to give 62 a shot.
 
  • #2,758
has anyone gotten somewhere with 68? :)
 
  • #2,759
The forum tells me that 62 will just come to me if I keep thinking about it. So I'm not going to ask for a hint, just another cup of coffee.
 
  • #2,760
I'm home from work, hungry and now I'm going to solve this one xD
 

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