MGWCC #789 — “Solve for X”
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Another side-door solver here. I did not fully understand the entire mechanism until after I submitted.
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I think I see it now - the last part was intuitively how I got it. Or maybe I’m just making stuff up at this point.
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Ohhhhhhhhhh. Brilliant.
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Well apparently it makes some sense to some people as some people are seeing some "side door".
But to me everything is complete gibberish that doesn't make any sense no matter how you look at it.
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He's a cutie pie that's for sure. and no apparent fear of me!
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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Nothing wrong with that! We have a brewery down here called Intuition and their product is pretty darn good. As a result I am a fond believer in the use of intuition to solve a vexing problem!HeadinHome wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 3:42 pm I saw something quickly but i’m sure I came through a side door. Submitted anyway, of course!
Will keep trying to figure out the ACTUAL mechanism.
update - I think I get it. But I used intuition more than formula.
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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Confidently awaiting the beam...
... Egad! but this is a long wait - 4 hours so far...
... and I'm beamed up at #79. Nice to be in the top 100 for a week 2!
... Egad! but this is a long wait - 4 hours so far...
... and I'm beamed up at #79. Nice to be in the top 100 for a week 2!
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Beamed up
On the board at #81 Compliments of the Cloud Appreciation Society
On the board at #81 Compliments of the Cloud Appreciation Society
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Awaiting the beam! I think I took the same side entrance as others, but a kind discord-er helped me find the step I'd missed for a total lock.
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Late start, will let it percolate until I have a concert tonight in 54D
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Got most of the way there thanks to some Discord breadcrumbs. A kindly nudge helped me understand the last elegance.
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I think I got it… awaiting beamage. Missed the most recent transporter by 2 minutes so as I wait I’ll continue to seek the click. I know it’s in there somewhere……… or else I’m totally wrong.
Edited: beamed! Still trying to figure out the metanism in its entirety tho
Edited: beamed! Still trying to figure out the metanism in its entirety tho
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I'm very positive I have the answer, I just don't get why that's the answer.
And as I was typing this I realized what's happening lol. Good one.
And as I was typing this I realized what's happening lol. Good one.
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Got it with a nudge on discord.
Maybe this is sour grapes (almost certainly) but this has to be the most far-fetched and arbitrary MGWCC ever and definately my least favorite so far. Well, maybe I should wait an hour before making such pronouncements but... It's utterly arbitrary. And, boy, do I have nitpicks about the meanings of words.
Maybe this is sour grapes (almost certainly) but this has to be the most far-fetched and arbitrary MGWCC ever and definately my least favorite so far. Well, maybe I should wait an hour before making such pronouncements but... It's utterly arbitrary. And, boy, do I have nitpicks about the meanings of words.
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I was going to comment this was one of my favorites of the year so far.woozy wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 12:26 pm Got it with a nudge on discord.
Maybe this is sour grapes (almost certainly) but this has to be the most far-fetched and arbitrary MGWCC ever and definately my least favorite so far. Well, maybe I should wait an hour before making such pronouncements but... It's utterly arbitrary. And, boy, do I have nitpicks about the meanings of words.
Curious about the side-door, and I'll be interested to hear people's comments after the deadline on this one! I think I went in through the main door, but I was at the party anyway. ("Sorry, I'm late to the party - I didn't want to come.")
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I have what I would believe is a much better answer and a much funnier answer. Not derivable from the meta but perhaps if you started with this as an answer.
Check out the time that @MaineMarge posted. Now that is dedication and perseverance
Submitted and confirmed - with lots of help from the aforementioned young lady from Maine. (that sounds like one of you guys could make a limerick out of that)
Check out the time that @MaineMarge posted. Now that is dedication and perseverance
Submitted and confirmed - with lots of help from the aforementioned young lady from Maine. (that sounds like one of you guys could make a limerick out of that)
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I'm awaiting beaming and I feel confident in my answer, but that was kind of... a weird start. Will someone please explain the full reasoning behind the metanism? I'm very curious about how people made their first few deductions. Thanks! p.s. Thanks for the explanation, boharr!