Well I think this whole thread has melted my brain. Sod trying to solve cryptograms, lol. I suppose I could have a go, if I could be arsed, but it would take me aaages longer than you lot seem to be needing :P.
Well I think this whole thread has melted my brain. Sod trying to solve cryptograms, lol. I suppose I could have a go, if I could be arsed, but it would take me aaages longer than you lot seem to be needing :P.
For some insight on the lingo of what they're talking about, read Simon Singh's "The Code Book." It's a great history of code making and breaking from Queen Elizabeth's time up to the present day (as of when he wrote it).
As much as I'm a proponent of audiobooks, this is one book where the various illustrations are key to understanding some of what he's saying.
For some insight on the lingo of what they're talking about, read Simon Singh's "The Code Book." It's a great history of code making and breaking from Queen Elizabeth's time up to the present day (as of when he wrote it).
Completely agree. As an RPG GM, I thought this was a great book for game ideas!
"See, this is another sign of your tragic space dementia, all paranoid and crotchety. Breaks the heart." - Mal
Since arenson seemed confused about yesterdays hint I'll tell you that the root in question is a square root, consider it a freebe, actual second clue below.
The (square) root is the key.
The shape of the message detirmines it's contents.
Solved, though not by me. Made the mistake of showing this puzzle to my wife. Not posting the results so others can have a go at it.
Hi. My name's Andy. Feel free to call me Andy, since, ya know, that's my name. (he/him/his)
If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If not now, when? If I am for myself alone, what am I? -- Hillel
Well I think this whole thread has melted my brain. Sod trying to solve cryptograms, lol. I suppose I could have a go, if I could be arsed, but it would take me aaages longer than you lot seem to be needing :P.
I am the Wordweaver...
Basically, I like writing stuff ;)
I take it it was a case of overthinking it on your part?
Yup. I had it in my head that the solution was encrypted.
Hi. My name's Andy. Feel free to call me Andy, since, ya know, that's my name. (he/him/his)
If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If not now, when? If I am for myself alone, what am I? -- Hillel
ok, so the first clue for those who haven't got it yet.
*explodes*
Just assume I'm always doing that.
Damn it, Ronway!
Fascinating. I know the solution and have no idea how that is a clue for this.
Hi. My name's Andy. Feel free to call me Andy, since, ya know, that's my name. (he/him/his)
If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If not now, when? If I am for myself alone, what am I? -- Hillel
would the shape of the root help?
For some insight on the lingo of what they're talking about, read Simon Singh's "The Code Book." It's a great history of code making and breaking from Queen Elizabeth's time up to the present day (as of when he wrote it).
As much as I'm a proponent of audiobooks, this is one book where the various illustrations are key to understanding some of what he's saying.
I don't know what the root is, so I don't know how its shape would help.
Hi. My name's Andy. Feel free to call me Andy, since, ya know, that's my name. (he/him/his)
If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If not now, when? If I am for myself alone, what am I? -- Hillel
Completely agree. As an RPG GM, I thought this was a great book for game ideas!
"See, this is another sign of your tragic space dementia, all paranoid and crotchety. Breaks the heart." - Mal
Unicode U+24BD gets us Ⓗ. (Thanks, Godai!)
Since arenson seemed confused about yesterdays hint I'll tell you that the root in question is a square root, consider it a freebe, actual second clue below.
Oh, I see. Cute! (I feel like it's unfair to spend too long on sitting around going 'yes, I get it', so very obvious clue whitetexted below.)
The message isn't enrypted, just rearranged. Specifically, you need to read downwards...
“You gotta have blue hair."
-Reckless
Third clue time!
That is an awesome clue. Nice work.
"Your goodness must have some edge to it — else it is none."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
It was originally going to be the first clue but I felt it'd be too obvious.
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