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Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 5:49 pm
by Bob cruise director
I don't suppose that saying that I never have heard of Encyclopedia Brown will get me any sympathy. After I grew up and before my kids.
Grid was easy - now what?
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 5:58 pm
by KayW
Case solved, with a little help. Loved 37D.
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 6:58 pm
by FKelly
Ah, just one more thing.
I hate to bother ya and it's probably not important Encyclopedia
but where were you when 48-A disappeared?
Solved
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 7:12 pm
by HeadinHome
Fun diversion over lunch break! Figured out the code before I did the puzzle, as I’m sure many of you all did.
Cat out and capering.
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 9:12 pm
by joequavis
Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 3:14 pm
Great job, Josh; I for one wouldn't mind more of this type puzzle. And thanks for the shout-out!
Seconded! And solved (pending confirmation)
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 10:16 pm
by MamaE
HeadinHome wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 7:12 pm
Fun diversion over lunch break! Figured out the code before I did the puzzle, as I’m sure many of you all did.
Cat out and capering.
I'm jealous....wish I had figured it out before the puzzle! No clue as of yet.
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 10:57 pm
by Bird Lives
I'm almost in the same boat with Bob cruise director. I have in fact heard of EB, but that's as far as it goes. I even had been assuming that Encyclopedia was a girl just like all the other kids with a name that ends in ia.. If the books are as much fun as this puzzle, I'm gong to start reading them. In any case, it's another puzzle confirming that Madhatter is a member of the creative class.
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 11:36 pm
by madhatter5
joequavis wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 9:12 pm
Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 3:14 pm
Great job, Josh; I for one wouldn't mind more of this type puzzle. And thanks for the shout-out!
Seconded! And solved (pending confirmation)
Thanks for the feedback - I probably will make more story-puzzles since they're a lot of fun to make, and also give me a lot more freedom in terms of mechanisms
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 12:12 am
by madhatter5
Liederboard:
1. Erlkönig
2. Der Tod und das Mädchen
3. Frauen-Liebe und Leben
4. Der Wanderer
5. Heidenröslein
6. Die abgeblühte Linde
7. Das Lied von der Erde
8. Das klagende Lied
9. Schneeglöckchen, Op. 79, No. 27
10. Helft Mir, Ihr Schwestern
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 12:41 am
by HeadinHome
Even the leaderboard is cryptic. You okay, hatter?
Ich glaube, ich kann der Wanderer sein (Oder die Wanderin). Ich gehe immer nach Hause!
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 2:54 am
by Schmeel
Interesting Liederboard for the braune Enzyklopädie.
It looks like @Franz1797 is in der Lied, with @RSchumann trilling behind. And the cycle isn't complete without der Schwanengesang of the board: @gustiandalma.
Surprising that @WAM, @J&B or @notoneSchön aren't on yet.
Perhaps there's still time...
Und im kleinen Kahne wird uns bang,
Wellen drohn wie Zeiten Untergang.
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 10:09 am
by Abide
You left off Bliebe!
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 10:10 am
by Bob cruise director
Bird Lives wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 10:57 pm
I'm almost in the same boat with Bob cruise director. I have in fact heard of EB, but that's as far as it goes. I even had been assuming that Encyclopedia was a girl just like all the other kids with a name that ends in
ia.. If the books are as much fun as this puzzle, I'm gong to start reading them. In any case, it's another puzzle confirming that Madhatter is a member of the creative class.
Make sure you download and read the pdf story. Critical I believe but then again, I am still on the couch
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 1:37 pm
by hcbirker
Believe I am off the couch. Never read any of the books. Fun solve!
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 3:18 pm
by Dplass
Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 3:14 pm
Case solved... loved Encyclopedia Brown back in the day (and still have some in my collection). Great job, Josh; I for one wouldn't mind more of this type puzzle. And thanks for the shout-out!
I loved EB as a kid but always felt... inadequate. Never EVER figured out the mystery...
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 3:23 pm
by C=64
Dplass wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 3:18 pm
Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 3:14 pm
Case solved... loved Encyclopedia Brown back in the day (and still have some in my collection). Great job, Josh; I for one wouldn't mind more of this type puzzle. And thanks for the shout-out!
I loved EB as a kid but always felt... inadequate. Never EVER figured out the mystery...
But for the rest of your life, the key facts are seared into your brain; e.g., squirrels climb down trees headfirst.
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 3:24 pm
by Dplass
C=64 wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 3:23 pm
Dplass wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 3:18 pm
Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 3:14 pm
Case solved... loved Encyclopedia Brown back in the day (and still have some in my collection). Great job, Josh; I for one wouldn't mind more of this type puzzle. And thanks for the shout-out!
I loved EB as a kid but always felt... inadequate. Never EVER figured out the mystery...
But for the rest of your life, the key facts are seared into your brain; e.g., squirrels climb down trees headfirst.
Lol. For me, it was that car hoods get hot.
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 5:17 pm
by Cindy
Solved
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 8:32 pm
by Bob cruise director
Off the couch and waiting confirmation
Very clever construction
Re: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Impending Heist
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 9:41 pm
by ImOnToo
Pending confirmation, I believe I am off the couch.
LOVED all of the Encyclopedia Brown books! Also, 52D was a fun blast from the past.
EDIT: Confirmed
Clever, clever, clever!
Case solved, with a little help. Loved 37D.