Down for the Count (A Mikey Meta)
- ChrisKochmanski
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Down for the Count (A Mikey Meta)
Here's one from a first-time meta constructor: https://punofakind.blogspot.com/2020/12 ... -meta.html
I've been staring at the grid for some time, and I've got N-O-T-H-I-N-G. Nothing yet that that would even qualify as a rabbit hole.
We have until the first of the year. When someone solves, please feel free to PM with a nudge. Thanks!
I've been staring at the grid for some time, and I've got N-O-T-H-I-N-G. Nothing yet that that would even qualify as a rabbit hole.
We have until the first of the year. When someone solves, please feel free to PM with a nudge. Thanks!
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Glad to see Iβm not the only one. Fun grid, but I am nowhere on the meta.
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Let's hope for nudges from the constructor. Mikey, are you there?
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Welp, I submitted something...
... and while it made sense, it was incorrect.
But Mikey's response (that it was close in more than one way) led me to guess what turned out to be the correct answer. I back-solved to finally discover the mechanism. Obviously that mechanism is not easy to discover, but it is not at all unfair.
... and while it made sense, it was incorrect.
But Mikey's response (that it was close in more than one way) led me to guess what turned out to be the correct answer. I back-solved to finally discover the mechanism. Obviously that mechanism is not easy to discover, but it is not at all unfair.
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Checking in to let you know that I keep looking at this puzzle when I should be preparing for my classes that start next week.
- ChrisKochmanski
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Finally got it, with another solver's very patient help.
Hey, for your first meta, Mikey, this ain't bad. Please do more!
Hey, for your first meta, Mikey, this ain't bad. Please do more!
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When I found out this was actually a thread, I was terrified to open it, bahaha. I thank you for the kind words.
I've been lurking on these boards the past few months as I've solved Matt's metas for the last few months or so - whoever was the first historically to create a meta is a genius. (I plan on going back and solving all of Matt's from Week #1 - I'm on break now, but I also have other stuff to do as well!)
I'm a very new constructor and plan to spend most of 2021 a) learning about construction and b) hopefully interacting with some of you here!! Hector goes down in history as the first-ever solver of mine - congrats!!
Footnote: My mom has groaned upon realizing I'm constructing anything period and vows not to solve any of my puzzles unless they're Monday-level (and forget about a meta).
Mike
I've been lurking on these boards the past few months as I've solved Matt's metas for the last few months or so - whoever was the first historically to create a meta is a genius. (I plan on going back and solving all of Matt's from Week #1 - I'm on break now, but I also have other stuff to do as well!)
I'm a very new constructor and plan to spend most of 2021 a) learning about construction and b) hopefully interacting with some of you here!! Hector goes down in history as the first-ever solver of mine - congrats!!
Footnote: My mom has groaned upon realizing I'm constructing anything period and vows not to solve any of my puzzles unless they're Monday-level (and forget about a meta).
Mike
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Mike-After getting the solution with a nudge I think I disagree with Hector. There is nothing that points you in the direction to a solution. There is a hint as to what the solution might be, but nothing that I can see that pushes you toward the right path. I think you would benefit from having a test solver.
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Still staring at the grid. Thought the title might help, but comments above suggest not?
How might I get a toehold?
How might I get a toehold?
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This is perfectly fair. Ironically, every other puzzle I'm making - or in the process of making - has had test solvers give feedback. For this one, I just had an idea and whipped it out, not really knowing anyone would look at it in earnest. So the fact that people are actually is rather humbling to me, someone who is new to this world of passionate solvers. I'm very grateful.oldjudge wrote: βWed Dec 30, 2020 4:19 pm Mike-After getting the solution with a nudge I think I disagree with Hector. There is nothing that points you in the direction to a solution. There is a hint as to what the solution might be, but nothing that I can see that pushes you toward the right path. I think you would benefit from having a test solver.
I looked at the barrage of the last 20 or so of Matt's titles (since I started doing them), and with the exception of the John Lennon tribute a couple weeks ago, virtually every one does have some hint in the title that guides the process. My title was meant as a hint to the place itself, which is seasonally appropriate right around...oh, the present time.
(I guess the creator can give his or her own nudges! Haha.)
The real benefit of all of this, of course, is I'll get to say "Beam me up!" (maybe) on Matt's contest posts now. Grateful for a Week 1 one this upcoming Friday!!
Mike
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MikeyG wrote: βThu Dec 31, 2020 3:59 amThis is perfectly fair. Ironically, every other puzzle I'm making - or in the process of making - has had test solvers give feedback. For this one, I just had an idea and whipped it out, not really knowing anyone would look at it in earnest. So the fact that people are actually is rather humbling to me, someone who is new to this world of passionate solvers. I'm very grateful.oldjudge wrote: βWed Dec 30, 2020 4:19 pm Mike-After getting the solution with a nudge I think I disagree with Hector. There is nothing that points you in the direction to a solution. There is a hint as to what the solution might be, but nothing that I can see that pushes you toward the right path. I think you would benefit from having a test solver.
I looked at the barrage of the last 20 or so of Matt's titles (since I started doing them), and with the exception of the John Lennon tribute a couple weeks ago, virtually every one does have some hint in the title that guides the process. My title was meant as a hint to the place itself, which is seasonally appropriate right around...oh, the present time.
(I guess the creator can give his or her own nudges! Haha.)
The real benefit of all of this, of course, is I'll get to say "Beam me up!" (maybe) on Matt's contest posts now. Grateful for a Week 1 one this upcoming Friday!!
Mike
I can relate to this. When I put out my first meta recently (which was FAR worse than this) I couldn't believe how many Muggles were willing to try it. They're a wonderfully encouraging bunch!
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Just so you all understand. We are addicts.madhatter5 wrote: βThu Dec 31, 2020 6:14 amMikeyG wrote: βThu Dec 31, 2020 3:59 amThis is perfectly fair. Ironically, every other puzzle I'm making - or in the process of making - has had test solvers give feedback. For this one, I just had an idea and whipped it out, not really knowing anyone would look at it in earnest. So the fact that people are actually is rather humbling to me, someone who is new to this world of passionate solvers. I'm very grateful.oldjudge wrote: βWed Dec 30, 2020 4:19 pm Mike-After getting the solution with a nudge I think I disagree with Hector. There is nothing that points you in the direction to a solution. There is a hint as to what the solution might be, but nothing that I can see that pushes you toward the right path. I think you would benefit from having a test solver.
I looked at the barrage of the last 20 or so of Matt's titles (since I started doing them), and with the exception of the John Lennon tribute a couple weeks ago, virtually every one does have some hint in the title that guides the process. My title was meant as a hint to the place itself, which is seasonally appropriate right around...oh, the present time.
(I guess the creator can give his or her own nudges! Haha.)
The real benefit of all of this, of course, is I'll get to say "Beam me up!" (maybe) on Matt's contest posts now. Grateful for a Week 1 one this upcoming Friday!!
Mike
I can relate to this. When I put out my first meta recently (which was FAR worse than this) I couldn't believe how many Muggles were willing to try it. They're a wonderfully encouraging bunch!
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I enjoyed this, Mike. Clever clues! I've emailed you my possible solution.
EDIT: WOW, I got it right!
EDIT: WOW, I got it right!
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
- ChrisKochmanski
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Hector, if you get a chance, please tell about your cool rabbit hole, which was almost as fun, and almost as justifiable, as the correct answer!
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Sure!ChrisKochmanski wrote: βFri Jan 01, 2021 4:56 pmHector, if you get a chance, please tell about your cool rabbit hole, which was almost as fun, and almost as justifiable, as the correct answer!