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Post by craigrj on Jan 12, 2018 9:18:05 GMT -5
CPP 0.10 just arrived today here in the UK.
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That sound you can hear is my brain screaming.
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Post by squirrel on Jan 12, 2018 11:30:49 GMT -5
that good eh?
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Post by Yasoda Dei Conti on Jan 12, 2018 12:04:29 GMT -5
Mail is squirrely here, so that should mean I get it sometime in February....
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Post by craigrj on Jan 17, 2018 12:49:14 GMT -5
OK, so I've finished 0.10 and have received confirmation I got the right answer...
....however....
This is what I typically do with a CPP - I submit my answer, and I give Jack feedback on how I approach the puzzles. I started doing this from the first couple of issues as he asked for this sort of feedback, and he's never told me to stop so I just kept on doing it! I like to think it gives him a few moments of amusement to see the wrong turns I take or at least he might just be indulging an opinionated old git...
...anyway, I stepped through the puzzle this time (I had a horrid time with parts (i) and (ii) but the rest of it flowed relatively easily once a certain connection was made) and found out I'd taken entirely the wrong approach to (i) and (ii) but coincidentally my method ended up with the correct result for (iii) and meant I didn't fall into traps or get stuck.
So when you guys attack this, I'd be very interested to hear how you approached the first couple, to see if it's just me that's weird or others are too!
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Post by squirrel on Jan 18, 2018 5:12:59 GMT -5
Sure - just got mine this morning 
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Post by squirrel on Jan 18, 2018 5:36:05 GMT -5
peeked at it. I see what you mean about brain screaming.
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The Dragon King
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I think I've got it...no wait...hhmmm
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Post by The Dragon King on Jan 18, 2018 11:04:28 GMT -5
I usually get mine around when squirrel does and still nothing. Which means today probably. But I just left for 2 days on a business trip!! Noooooooo!  oh well, guess I have something extra cool to look forward to when I am back now.
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Post by squirrel on Jan 20, 2018 17:00:05 GMT -5
I've succumbed to madness in the sea of voices.... I can get a few sets of numbers from (i), but I'm directionless  How are we supposed to read this one? my brain *hurts*
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Post by neutronstar on Jan 20, 2018 17:57:40 GMT -5
still waiting for my #10 
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Post by craigrj on Jan 20, 2018 20:47:10 GMT -5
I've succumbed to madness in the sea of voices.... I can get a few sets of numbers from (i), but I'm directionless  How are we supposed to read this one? my brain *hurts* For example SEa SWay of Wrath give you three directions....
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Post by craigrj on Jan 24, 2018 16:05:17 GMT -5
I am pleased to say there is a solution to CPP 0.10 (i), (ii) and (iii) other than my accidental variant (which I've since worked out was because I was effectively skipping from (i) to (iii) and ignoring (ii) because it didn't fit in my worldview).
I've spoken to Jack on this, and the good news is CPP 0.11 is going to be even harder.
Well, I say good news, but...
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Post by squirrel on Jan 24, 2018 18:31:20 GMT -5
I am pleased to say there is a solution to CPP 0.10 (i), (ii) and (iii) other than my accidental variant (which I've since worked out was because I was effectively skipping from (i) to (iii) and ignoring (ii) because it didn't fit in my worldview). I've spoken to Jack on this, and the good news is CPP 0.11 is going to be even harder. Well, I say good news, but... I'm going to need a bigger notebook.....
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Post by dmikester on Jan 25, 2018 0:02:57 GMT -5
I just got 0.10 today and it is insane. I think the artwork is extraordinary but yes, my brain is hurting big time. I’m going to need some serious nudges for this one, I can tell.
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Post by craigrj on Jan 25, 2018 5:26:09 GMT -5
I just got 0.10 today and it is insane. I think the artwork is extraordinary but yes, my brain is hurting big time. I’m going to need some serious nudges for this one, I can tell. Feel free to shout for help....I'm feeling half smug right now, but also half deflated because this took a lot of time and brainpower to crack - it's really really tricky and really really clever.
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Post by squirrel on Jan 25, 2018 9:19:28 GMT -5
I just got 0.10 today and it is insane. I think the artwork is extraordinary but yes, my brain is hurting big time. I’m going to need some serious nudges for this one, I can tell. Feel free to shout for help....I'm feeling half smug right now, but also half deflated because this took a lot of time and brainpower to crack - it's really really tricky and really really clever. Enjoy the smugness. you deserve it. That was nuts!
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