#621 - "Run the Numbers"
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On the board! I have one minor nit to pick, but otherwise I enjoyed this one!
- MajordomoTom
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I have been chastised and still am working on the mechanism.
"Lots of planets have a North", the Ninth Doctor.
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So, it's a meta meta?
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meta meta meta-chameleon?
"Lots of planets have a North", the Ninth Doctor.
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Amazing puzzle. Sometimes I see a meta puzzle and think “I could do that”. I couldn’t, but I can delude myself into thinking I might. When I see a puzzle like this one, I could not even dream of constructing it. Maybe there is a secret meta puzzle construction book where meta knowledge has been passed down through the ages and Matt has a copy of it. Seriously, this puzzle is a work of art. It belongs in the puzzlers hall of fame.
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Beam me up! (Please? not confirmed yet)
Struggled with this for a couple hours last night. Woke up in the middle of the night with 2 ideas for the mechanism. Started implementing in the morning. Neither worked, but mashed together they led to the answer in about 5 minutes.
Funny how this process works. Now to tackle some other metas that have been eluding me this week.
Edit: I’ve successfully “boarded,” or something.
Struggled with this for a couple hours last night. Woke up in the middle of the night with 2 ideas for the mechanism. Started implementing in the morning. Neither worked, but mashed together they led to the answer in about 5 minutes.
Funny how this process works. Now to tackle some other metas that have been eluding me this week.
Edit: I’ve successfully “boarded,” or something.
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Beam me up too!! Finally got the first AHA late last night, and the rest of the way thanks to a friend.
It's safe to say I found this week easier than last; since I solved last week's about 6 minutes AFTER the deadline.
..uh oh. Does that mean I've run out of excuses to delay my chores?
It's safe to say I found this week easier than last; since I solved last week's about 6 minutes AFTER the deadline.
..uh oh. Does that mean I've run out of excuses to delay my chores?
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Well, as per usual, unless it is a week 1-2, or unless I have a nudge, I see nothing. I thought I had a couple of ideas but they turned out to be wisps of rabbit tail hair as he eluded me. Well that's OK, I have a while before I panic, perhaps something will come to me before I have to beg for help.
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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Solved, with a little help from my friend.
Joined KayW in donating platelets, yesterday:
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Joined KayW in donating platelets, yesterday:
There is a HUGE need for blood & blood products. Blood banks are culling donors who have had COVID-19 for Convalescent Plasma therapies in treating those with COVID-19 in critical condition.
Whole blood, platelets, or plasma: Donate 4 in 2024
PLATELET 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 ENORMOUS 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:
𝟰𝟬% 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰,
𝟯𝟬% 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰,
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 & 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘!
PLATELET 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 ENORMOUS 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:
𝟰𝟬% 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰,
𝟯𝟬% 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰,
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 & 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘!
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I got Step One, though it took me a long time to catch on to that one. Step Two is keeping at least six feet away and weariing a mask.
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Beam me up too! Interesting how he used the mechanism for this one.
Heidi
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I've got something that has to mean SOMETHING but i can't piece it all together. I've been looking at matt's other week 4 puzzles to try to get inspiration.
- MajordomoTom
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there's where I am ... I have a path that gives me stuff that looks like it might work, but the other path eludes me and ... I have gibberish.
"Lots of planets have a North", the Ninth Doctor.
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I’ve stared at the grid for 2 days and I have no clues toward what several are referring to as Step One. I am kindly asking for a nudge. Thanks in advance!