Page 1 of 1
For the Veterans of Troy
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:17 pm
by MarkL
Always wanted to compose a 15x15 from scratch. Here is an Excel-based attempt saved as a pfd. Enjoy.
"For the Veterans of Troy"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19XCIlQ ... sp=sharing
Admittedly, 25D is rough, but at 223/225 squares, it was close enough to debut!!
I am open to all feedback and suggestion!
Cheers!
Re: For the Veterans of Troy
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:51 pm
by BrianMac
Mark, thanks for sharing this ambitious debut that will certainly appeal to a large contingent of this forum!
I sent you a PM with some suggestions to bring the grid into stricter compliance with American crossword norms - there are a few other rules than symmetry and no 1 or 2 letter words. I hate to call them "rules," but there are norms that solvers of American crosswords expect to see (and they are rules if you want to submit a puzzle for publication).
Perhaps I will create a post that outlines these rules and links to some helpful resources for constructing crosswords. I love encouraging people to try their hand at constructing, but there a few restrictions that don't jump out as obvious, even though we all know them intrinsically from years of solving.
Thanks again for sharing and I hope you keep it up!
Re: For the Veterans of Troy
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:58 pm
by boharr
BrianMac wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:51 pm
Perhaps I will create a post that outlines these rules and links to some helpful resources for constructing crosswords. I love encouraging people to try their hand at constructing, but there a few restrictions that don't jump out as obvious, even though we all know them intrinsically from years of solving.
I think this would be of interest to all muggles.
Re: For the Veterans of Troy
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:27 pm
by MarkL
BrianMac wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:51 pm
Mark, thanks for sharing this ambitious debut that will certainly appeal to a large contingent of this forum!
I sent you a PM with some suggestions to bring the grid into stricter compliance with American crossword norms - there are a few other rules than symmetry and no 1 or 2 letter words. I hate to call them "rules," but there are norms that solvers of American crosswords expect to see (and they
are rules if you want to submit a puzzle for publication).
Perhaps I will create a post that outlines these rules and links to some helpful resources for constructing crosswords. I love encouraging people to try their hand at constructing, but there a few restrictions that don't jump out as obvious, even though we all know them intrinsically from years of solving.
Thanks again for sharing and I hope you keep it up!
Brian, thanks for the feedback and helpful rules of the road. I had seen a similar list in the past, but had no idea where to find it again. I concur that many Muggles may appreciate a peek behind the curtain. Also, replying to your PM to answer some of the questions.
Cheers!
MAL