Is that the "Good Ship Gaffney" later referenced?
#679 - “More to Read” by Patrick Berry
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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!
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Good LORD, I couldn't even understand the directions!!!Charles Stevens wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:25 pm Beamed.
This being a week 1, I expect some of us will have some extra time on our hands this weekend. What better way to spend that time than to do a jaw-dropping Patrick Berry puzzle? (I'm not exaggerating, this is the only puzzle I've ever done that literally caused my jaw to drop after I'd finished).
https://aframegames.com/puzzles/MiddleOfTheRoad.pdf
The grizzled veterans here have probably done this puzzle already, but on the off chance you haven't, I could not recommend it more highly. I was reminded by Matt's writeup this week, in which he links to a video of Patrick accepting his recent Merl Reagle lifetime achievement award. Patrick was asked about his favorite puzzle he's created, and Middle of the Road was his answer. The clues are cryptic style, which may be unfamiliar territory to some, but the payoff is well worth it.
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!
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I have halfway solved "Middle of the Road" twice and both times lost the piece of paper I was solving on before I made it to the end. I'll get there one day, I imagine...
Anyway, beamed up. A little bummed I forgot it was MGWCC day until 2 PM since I solved today's puzzle in 6-ish minutes. Wouldn't have beaten Erik Agard's UNDER 60 SECONDS but I would probably have been top 20.
I have a new meta contest going - link below in my signature.
Anyway, beamed up. A little bummed I forgot it was MGWCC day until 2 PM since I solved today's puzzle in 6-ish minutes. Wouldn't have beaten Erik Agard's UNDER 60 SECONDS but I would probably have been top 20.
I have a new meta contest going - link below in my signature.
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For once, the energizer lever was already being pushed by the time I (almost) finished the grid. Submitted and beamed.
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beamed, and got my "10" !
solo solve this week, but thanks to previous nudgers...
solo solve this week, but thanks to previous nudgers...
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Averting musical theatre emergencies since 1976.
Averting musical theatre emergencies since 1976.
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Phew.. On shore but thanks to Mr. G for all of the help with the grid and verifying the answer! And by Mr. G, I’m talking Google, not Gaffney
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Well after being gone all morning and coming home to no internet (now working finally) I have beamed up. Love a Patrick Berry puzzle!
Heidi
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Beamed up.....but again onboard the ship not shore.
Tis ok, drinking a Macleods Scotch in memory of the Capt.
Tis ok, drinking a Macleods Scotch in memory of the Capt.
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Fun one! I was stuck on Across Lite, so I printed it out, and that helped the puzzle get solved. Fun Level 1 meta!
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Thanks for the link. I was unaware of this puzzle, but it is truly a masterpiece.Charles Stevens wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:25 pm Beamed.
This being a week 1, I expect some of us will have some extra time on our hands this weekend. What better way to spend that time than to do a jaw-dropping Patrick Berry puzzle? (I'm not exaggerating, this is the only puzzle I've ever done that literally caused my jaw to drop after I'd finished).
https://aframegames.com/puzzles/MiddleOfTheRoad.pdf
The grizzled veterans here have probably done this puzzle already, but on the off chance you haven't, I could not recommend it more highly. I was reminded by Matt's writeup this week, in which he links to a video of Patrick accepting his recent Merl Reagle lifetime achievement award. Patrick was asked about his favorite puzzle he's created, and Middle of the Road was his answer. The clues are cryptic style, which may be unfamiliar territory to some, but the payoff is well worth it.
Warning: This one is not for the faint of heart. Many of the cryptic clues are challenging even for the experienced. as is figuring out where to enter the letters. But the construction is so intricate -- the way that everything comes together for the final answer -- that I cannot imagine how he came up with the idea or managed to execute it.
Jay
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Beam me up! Fifteen minute solve BUT I just got to it this morning so it will be crowded in the transporter room.
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A day late, but I've happily beamed aboard.
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
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