#716 - “Taking Sides” by Matthew Stock
- HunterX
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As with some others, step 1 was easy/obvious. Not so sure about step 2. Hmmm....
With a couple trees down that I have to clean up, and friends coming to visit, this may be a Monday plea for nudges.
But not yet.
Edit: Yeah, I have AN answer. But it's not 100%. May mull over for a bit.
With a couple trees down that I have to clean up, and friends coming to visit, this may be a Monday plea for nudges.
But not yet.
Edit: Yeah, I have AN answer. But it's not 100%. May mull over for a bit.
Last edited by HunterX on Sat Feb 19, 2022 10:08 am, edited 1 time in total.
- MajordomoTom
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That was it, it's more of a week two, keep at it.
"Lots of planets have a North", the Ninth Doctor.
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Thanks to all for the replies. Will now feel at ease directly asking in the future but decided against it this week.bottod wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 2:48 pm General question on proper forum etiquette. If I have an answer, but am hesitant to submit (like others today), is it bad form to:
a) ask a correct solver if mine is right; or
b) ask an incorrect solver if my answer is same as theirs?
Not looking for hints or confirmation just yet. Again, sitting for a moment and waiting out my hesitancy.
But in case I reach that level of desperation (when I?), want to know if either approach will have me shunned in the future.![]()
After waiting the night and looking again, didn't see better and went for it with some trepidation. First-time Streak of 10 was the reward! (not a solo effort for me, solving buddy spotted this week)
- ship4u
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I was very excited to see step one quickly. But, then I hit a wall. I have an idea but "no direction home" as @BobDylan would say.
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- DrTom
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I hit the same wall as many others. Saw the signs that pointed to home as I re-filled out the grid this morning, but seemed to get lost part of the way. I have what I think it has to be, but my logic has proved to be non-Vulcan MANY times over.
So I'll submit what I feel is the Stock answer![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
So I'll submit what I feel is the Stock answer
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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!
- HunterX
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I didn't mull it long. Figured I needed the rest of my weekend free. Submitted and was beamed up at #137.
- ajk
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Beamed up. Saw something yesterday and then saw the rest this morning. Agree that I was a little nervous there might be more to it, but in the end the click seemed strong enough to give it a shot.
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- DrTom
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Sneaking in at #154 - YES! My hesitancy was unfounded, but of course not at the time I had it. Ah for the gift of hindsight before it is hindsight...
So safe for another week, but lets see:
Week 1 = Week 1
Week 2 = Week 3 - 3.5
Week 3 = Week 2.5 - 3
Week 4? = Week "hang onto your seats folks, it's gonna be a bumpy ride"
![Surprised :o](./images/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif)
So safe for another week, but lets see:
Week 1 = Week 1
Week 2 = Week 3 - 3.5
Week 3 = Week 2.5 - 3
Week 4? = Week "hang onto your seats folks, it's gonna be a bumpy ride"
![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif)
![Surprised :o](./images/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif)
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!
- woozy
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Those badges are weird and inconsistant..
I just got the "all the puzzles in a month" for the first time yesterday. but as I only joined mid December and I missed week 5 of January that is impossible. I got the great minds think alike before I had ever submitted a wrong answer and although I had apparently began December with a week 2 (which I could have sworn I had started with a week 3) but I got the week two badge when I had completed a week one in January.
Oh well.
Also.... can't figure out what I'm supposed to do to get a "Love Letter" Badge.
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".
- sheeparenotgreen
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Beamed up. Didn't feel like a strong click, but went for it!
- Dannyvee
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Beamed with a nudge. Not an easy one for me to see.
I can be found in Sheridan, NY, veejaying. (8)
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- TeamDoubleTow
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Finally have step one... So some progress
Team DoubleTow=Ali who posts here, Alex & Maya the hound(with occasional assistance from son)
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We have an answer ish but would love to confer with someone before submitting
Editing to add... Conferred with a fellow Muggle and have submitted answer... Fingers crossed.
Editing to add... Conferred with a fellow Muggle and have submitted answer... Fingers crossed.
Team DoubleTow=Ali who posts here, Alex & Maya the hound(with occasional assistance from son)
- TMart
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I have somehow beamed up, spoiling my bid to miss four in a month. I love the construction on this one- it's got a "wow, that's pretty cool" vibe to it. Mechanism is a little different, and after a few years of doing these, different is good.
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Submitted, despite some hesitancy, and was beamed up. Better late than never, I guess.
- DrTom
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Easy, deposit 10 Bitcoin in my account and I'll send you one....heck I'll send you one every day for a year! However, from Matt you have to send him a laudatory e-mail.woozy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:04 pmThose badges are weird and inconsistant..
I just got the "all the puzzles in a month" for the first time yesterday. but as I only joined mid December and I missed week 5 of January that is impossible. I got the great minds think alike before I had ever submitted a wrong answer and although I had apparently began December with a week 2 (which I could have sworn I had started with a week 3) but I got the week two badge when I had completed a week one in January.
Oh well.
Also.... can't figure out what I'm supposed to do to get a "Love Letter" Badge.
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!
- woozy
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I meant I can't figure out how to successfully get a "Love Letter" Badge.
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".
- DrTom
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Oh heck, and I had already started a letter:woozy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:27 amI meant I can't figure out how to successfully get a "Love Letter" Badge.
"Dearest Woozy....."
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!