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Post by adventuremama on Sept 26, 2016 12:19:43 GMT -5
Hi! I am an new member and will be going back to the beginning (when it gets here) I was just wondering if there is need for any fancier tools such as a UV light for these puzzles and if so are there any differences between types of UV lights found online? I saw someone mention on another site that this could come in handy and went to find one and am overwhelmed on Amazon (there are none to be found in my city).
Also, I will be finding a magnifying glass, but have you found any other tools useful to have on hand?
Thanks!
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Post by k80 on Sept 26, 2016 12:30:56 GMT -5
Hi! I am an new member and will be going back to the beginning (when it gets here) I was just wondering if there is need for any fancier tools such as a UV light for these puzzles and if so are there any differences between types of UV lights found online? I saw someone mention on another site that this could come in handy and went to find one and am overwhelmed on Amazon (there are none to be found in my city). Also, I will be finding a magnifying glass, but have you found any other tools useful to have on hand? Thanks! A magnifying glass is the only tool I've used, I think. And the zoom on the camera on your phone will generally work for that. There are some puzzles that needed a UV light, but a) what's revealed by the light is documented where you can access it, b) you don't get the curios with the omnibus anyway, and c) we have a very generous and helpful community that will tell you what they found in future if you decide not to purchase a black light. The only thing I've had to spend money on outside the issue itself is a $4 kindle-edition book.
Regarding your UV question, I can answer as a scientist that anything that is optically active under ultraviolet light will be active under any ultraviolet light regardless of how fancyschmancy it is. I'd buy the cheapest one I could find, but I'm cheap. Your mileage may vary.
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Post by Todd on Sept 26, 2016 12:37:42 GMT -5
I got one of the UV lights they sell at pet stores to find cat urine.
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Post by Beckett on Sept 26, 2016 13:07:56 GMT -5
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Post by Todd on Sept 26, 2016 13:18:07 GMT -5
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Post by k80 on Sept 26, 2016 13:45:56 GMT -5
Fat Tony *is* missing a toe.
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Post by adventuremama on Sept 26, 2016 17:48:57 GMT -5
Hi! I am an new member and will be going back to the beginning (when it gets here) I was just wondering if there is need for any fancier tools such as a UV light for these puzzles and if so are there any differences between types of UV lights found online? I saw someone mention on another site that this could come in handy and went to find one and am overwhelmed on Amazon (there are none to be found in my city). Also, I will be finding a magnifying glass, but have you found any other tools useful to have on hand? Thanks! A magnifying glass is the only tool I've used, I think. And the zoom on the camera on your phone will generally work for that. There are some puzzles that needed a UV light, but a) what's revealed by the light is documented where you can access it, b) you don't get the curios with the omnibus anyway, and c) we have a very generous and helpful community that will tell you what they found in future if you decide not to purchase a black light. The only thing I've had to spend money on outside the issue itself is a $4 kindle-edition book.
Regarding your UV question, I can answer as a scientist that anything that is optically active under ultraviolet light will be active under any ultraviolet light regardless of how fancyschmancy it is. I'd buy the cheapest one I could find, but I'm cheap. Your mileage may vary.
Which ebook did you find helpful?
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Post by k80 on Sept 26, 2016 23:15:28 GMT -5
A magnifying glass is the only tool I've used, I think. And the zoom on the camera on your phone will generally work for that. There are some puzzles that needed a UV light, but a) what's revealed by the light is documented where you can access it, b) you don't get the curios with the omnibus anyway, and c) we have a very generous and helpful community that will tell you what they found in future if you decide not to purchase a black light. The only thing I've had to spend money on outside the issue itself is a $4 kindle-edition book.
Regarding your UV question, I can answer as a scientist that anything that is optically active under ultraviolet light will be active under any ultraviolet light regardless of how fancyschmancy it is. I'd buy the cheapest one I could find, but I'm cheap. Your mileage may vary.
Which ebook did you find helpful? Spoilers, sweetie...
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Post by adventuremama on Sept 27, 2016 9:44:51 GMT -5
Which ebook did you find helpful? Spoilers, sweetie... Ok...lol! I can wait.
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Post by aliadruid1 on Nov 13, 2016 12:53:23 GMT -5
Hi all! Fail new here. I've been working through my catch up packet. Can anyone recommend a good anagram solver for the long clues?
Lol, out of everything in these issues, it's the anagrams that give me the most trubble.
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Post by craigrj on Nov 13, 2016 15:40:00 GMT -5
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