Funny thing, is depending on your viewpoint, any one could be considered "the easiest". The one that was the hardest and took me the longest could easily be considered the easiest.
"Cluedo" by benchen71
- woozy
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So I just plain couldn't get my meta based on "Up the Down Staircase" to work.
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
- MikeyG
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Agreed! I wonder which 1/2 of my 2/3 is the easiest - or if it's the piece that still eludes me!
- lbray53
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Crossed the MOAT! Such great fun. I had a bit of a challenge getting my answer submitted correctly. Mostly typing errors.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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Finally found the missing element this morning. This was a pretty amazing effort by Ben.
- DrTom
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Guess I'll wait for nudges...again!
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!
- rjy
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Sitting on just one third here, but enjoying the journey and loving the concept, Ben
Ray
- BarbaraK
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I’m also in the 2/3 club. Thought I might have the 3rd, but crosshare said no.
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
- benchen71
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Another 24 hours and only 3 solvers have been added, bringing us to 26:
Pair O Ducks
lbray53
markhr
From the comments it sounds like some of you are close. Hopefully the nudges (due Friday morning, Australia time) will help!
Pair O Ducks
lbray53
markhr
From the comments it sounds like some of you are close. Hopefully the nudges (due Friday morning, Australia time) will help!
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Friday morning! Before I release the nudges, here's who solved the murder since last time:
Darrell
Spid4567
MrTheHan
DrTom
We're up to 30. Let's see if nudges can help all those struggling sleuths out there!
Darrell
Spid4567
MrTheHan
DrTom
We're up to 30. Let's see if nudges can help all those struggling sleuths out there!
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
- benchen71
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Nudges, in order of increasing blatancy:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
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Stormed the castle! Wow, @benchen71 , you have outdone yourself this time!
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Nudge 3
Nudge 4
What was fun about this puzzle was
Nudge 4
What was fun about this puzzle was
So I just plain couldn't get my meta based on "Up the Down Staircase" to work.
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
- rjy
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- schmidzy
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Huh, after looking at the nudges, I realize I took a completely wrong path one of the elements... It didn't feel right, but the answer was correct so I shrugged it off. I'll try to remember to post my "alternate" mechanism after the reveal.
- jhseeman
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The Moat has been crossed and castle stormed.
I absolutely loved this Meta, great idea Ben. I had 2 of 3, before going to the nudges. Y was a gimmie but I played a LOT of clue, X was close after, but Z was the tough one for me.
I absolutely loved this Meta, great idea Ben. I had 2 of 3, before going to the nudges. Y was a gimmie but I played a LOT of clue, X was close after, but Z was the tough one for me.
- woozy
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Y, although the easiest, was the last I found because . X was the first for me because . But Z was were the construction is just ... wow, just, wow...
So I just plain couldn't get my meta based on "Up the Down Staircase" to work.
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
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- ajk
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All of this, except that I was an idiot and didn’t try the obvious thing to get X for a bit. Great stuff Ben, thanks.
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- benchen71
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Nudges have brought more successful detectives out of the woodwork!
hoover
ChrisCross
LindaPRmaven
BarbaraK
rjy
Account
SJ
JHSeeman
JR
Johnny Luau
somylai
Jerry Miccolis
ajk
We're up to 43 now. Last update will occur before the answer reveal!
hoover
ChrisCross
LindaPRmaven
BarbaraK
rjy
Account
SJ
JHSeeman
JR
Johnny Luau
somylai
Jerry Miccolis
ajk
We're up to 43 now. Last update will occur before the answer reveal!
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
- Cinny
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Moat crossed --- finally. I had the first two right away, but the third had me stumped until I got a nudge from a fellow muggle. Should have had it sooner. Sometimes I just don't see what is right in front of me. Excellent construction made for a fun meta. Thanks, Ben!
Cindy Heisler