Painting by Numbers
- Cap'n Rick
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Painting by Numbers
Ahoy Muggles!
Yes, it's me again for the third straight week! Man, I don't know how constructors like Gaffney, Shenk and our own @benchen71 and @MikeyG do it week in and week out. Those guys have elevated meta production to an art form! And speaking of art, this week's puzzle involves a classic work of art with which I'm sure you're all familiar. Whether or not you solve the meta, please be sure to check back at the end of the week to see @BrennerTJ's reveal graphics. Talk about fine art! I'd like to thank @Abide, @Al Sisti, @boharr, @whimsy, @MarkWoychick, @Wendy Walker, @Hector, @BrennerTJ, and @Joe Ross (any relation to Bob?) for testing, technical, and artistic assistance.
The meta answer is a famous work of art.
Painting by Numbers - Crosshare
Painting by Numbers - PUZ
Painting by Numbers - PDF
Painting by Numbers - Spreadsheet
Difficulty:
Not sure about this one. Some testers got it fairly quickly, while others needed to be nudged. Let's call it "A Bit Choppy" to be safe.
Nudges are here.
Solution is here.
Good luck!
Cap'n Rick
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- SamKat9
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Thank you, I enjoyed this one.
Shannon
PS: If you want help with a meta, PM what you have so I can help without spoiling too much. I've received lots of help in the beginning and I love to pay it forward!
PS: If you want help with a meta, PM what you have so I can help without spoiling too much. I've received lots of help in the beginning and I love to pay it forward!
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Off the couch. Fun one. Can't wait to see the reveal graphics!
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I've tried nothing and I'm all out of ideas!
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Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
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Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
- Cap'n Rick
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Aw c'mon, @woozy! What could be easier than "Painting by Numbers"?
Send me a PM if you'd like an early nudge.
- woozy
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Argh. Shouldn't have needed that nudge.... was 90 per cent of the way there. But, oooh, what a clever final 10% step that last bit was! Very clever.
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
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OTC, thanks Rick!
I really thought that I was on to something with my first idea, which I explain on Crosshare.
I really thought that I was on to something with my first idea, which I explain on Crosshare.
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My process and sentiments exactly!
A masterpiece of a meta. Thanks, Rick.
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- Anita
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Off the couch! Got this meta instantly, but we're still looking for the confirming step some have mentioned. Not that it's really needed...
[EDIT: have the confirming step now as well. Nice.]
[EDIT: have the confirming step now as well. Nice.]
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Wow, keep this up Cap and you are going to have to cede your amateur status. Loads of material to find and a really nice "AHA!". I LIKED it!!
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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The couch had been vacated. It did require a couple of private nudges! But a very clever puzzle.
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