sylas
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Post by sylas on Sept 20, 2016 16:29:34 GMT
I'm not sure how to give the answer but I think if you turned the tap on, the room becomes a spiral around you as you get sucked into darkness of the kitchen sinkhole.
This references Starship Traveller gamebook 4, not 44 if we ignore duplicate numbers too. The whirlpool may be an abstract take on the Seltsian Void and you're looking into the sink. The black hole you're looking for can put you in the wrong place if you key in the wrong coordinates.
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Post by deadshadowrunner on Sept 20, 2016 23:46:07 GMT
44 envelopes - a pointer to gamebook 44, Legend of the Shadow Warriors? That has some stuff about needing to find where the villain is, which might tie in with the wrong coordinates bit. I've never made it to the endgame of LotSW, though, so even if I'm on the right track, I've gone as far as I can. Stupid Nightmare Master and his rotten dream maze of arbitrary Instant Deathiness... Yes, one of the clues is indeed LotSW, however the final answer is something from another the book. The clue only serves to help you to the answer. There are two other clues from paragraph one that tie in with the LotSW clue to give you a four-letter word. The wrong co-ordinates bit wasn't refering to LotSW but to another book, which is the book that the four-letter word is found it.
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Post by deadshadowrunner on Sept 21, 2016 0:00:51 GMT
I'm not sure how to give the answer but I think if you turned the tap on, the room becomes a spiral around you as you get sucked into darkness of the kitchen sinkhole. This references Starship Traveller gamebook 4, not 44 if we ignore duplicate numbers too. The whirlpool may be an abstract take on the Seltsian Void and you're looking into the sink. The black hole you're looking for can put you in the wrong place if you key in the wrong coordinates. Oops, didn't see this when I replied to greenspine. You are absolutely correct about the Seltsian Void. 44 actually referred to LotSW and the Big Bad referred to Voivod but without duplicate letters it becomes Void, hinting the Seltsian Void. The wrong coordinates part is correct. Congratulations sylas, your turn now.
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sylas
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Post by sylas on Sept 24, 2016 23:14:30 GMT
I'm not sure how to give the answer but I think if you turned the tap on, the room becomes a spiral around you as you get sucked into darkness of the kitchen sinkhole. This references Starship Traveller gamebook 4, not 44 if we ignore duplicate numbers too. The whirlpool may be an abstract take on the Seltsian Void and you're looking into the sink. The black hole you're looking for can put you in the wrong place if you key in the wrong coordinates. Oops, didn't see this when I replied to greenspine. You are absolutely correct about the Seltsian Void. 44 actually referred to LotSW and the Big Bad referred to Voivod but without duplicate letters it becomes Void, hinting the Seltsian Void. The wrong coordinates part is correct. Congratulations sylas, your turn now. oh well. different method, same solution. not much of a puzzle but here it is. Each of the clues below share an answer that uses the same letters as the solution to the clue it is paired with. 1. A fantasy world. Worshippers of this goddess wear black. 2. Big bird. Evil race. 3. Servants of the Darkthorn. One of the Snow Witch’s metal discs. 4. Yaztromo’s father. Enemy of a Pixie. 5. American title – House of ? Spirit summoned by a warlock. 6. The Select are trying to reach this. A monstrous assassin.
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Post by a moderator on Sept 25, 2016 21:59:30 GMT
1. Titan/Tanit 2. Roc/Orc 3. Cleric/Circle 4. Priest/Sprite 5. Hades/Shade 6. Throne/Hornet
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sylas
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Post by sylas on Sept 25, 2016 22:41:47 GMT
all correct.
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Post by a moderator on Sept 26, 2016 20:15:03 GMT
Continuing the saga of the visit to Sid's...
The vortex which sucked you down the plughole inexplicably spits you out in another kitchen. You move close to the oven to let its heat dry you off, noting the assortment of pans, dishes and other cooking vessels stacked beside it, and the bunch of keys glowing red hot on the hob.
After a bit you turn your attention to the clutter atop the kitchen table, much of which seems rather out of place here. An opened bag of Frozen Peas has been clumsily tied shut with a Jewel-Studded Medallion, while a Brass Pendulum weighs down the lid of a box of Brandy Snap. A box that once held Pop Tarts has now been filled with Small Pebbles and, even more oddly, a Saran Wrap box contains only a Green-Haired Wig!
Eventually you are dry enough to think about moving on, and only now do you realise that the exit from this kitchen is not a door but a coin-operated turnstile. Several sharp and unsanitary-looking spikes protruding from the top and bottom of the turnstile indicate that trying to climb over it or crawl under it would be a bad idea, so you rummage through your pockets in search of loose change, but find none. Going cashless has its disadvantages.
Where might you find the wherewithal to get through the turnstile and out of this strange kitchen?
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sylas
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Post by sylas on Sept 26, 2016 22:22:10 GMT
Is it something to do with hitting the turnstile with a Wok?
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Post by a moderator on Sept 26, 2016 22:58:32 GMT
You're on the right track, but not quite close enough yet.
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Post by johnbrawn1972 on Sept 27, 2016 12:43:00 GMT
I cannot remember the spell names?
Zen Sap Rap Yap Pop
Do you have to use these or are you to identify another spell to generate a coin?
Or apply those spells to an object as a play on words?
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Post by a moderator on Sept 27, 2016 13:35:46 GMT
Hint: the objects on the table that aren't spell components are still part of the puzzle.
Johnbrawn1972, you've got one of the spell names wrong (and only one of the spells that share a component is relevant to this puzzle, but the wig was too good a clue to leave out).
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Post by sylas on Sept 27, 2016 15:23:15 GMT
I cannot remember the spell names? Zen Sap Rap Yap Pop Do you have to use these or are you to identify another spell to generate a coin? Or apply those spells to an object as a play on words? i tried this too. each component references a spell that is hidden in the food items tied to them i.e. the words: froZEN peas, brandy sNAP, POP tarts, saran wRAP. my guess at the wok was to indicate the need for a coin for the turnstile and the coin referencing the WOK spell which would provide a shield for getting past the spikes.
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Post by a moderator on Sept 27, 2016 22:28:51 GMT
You've practically got it. Think about something you might find among 'the assortment of pans, dishes and other cooking vessels' by the cooker, and what (by the deranged logic of this kitchen) that item should contain.
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sylas
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"Don't just adventure for treasure; treasure the adventure!"
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Post by sylas on Sept 27, 2016 22:57:51 GMT
knives, forks, spoons - items of silverware aka Pieces of Silver to use as the coinage?
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Post by johnbrawn1972 on Sept 28, 2016 13:01:56 GMT
It seems there could be a DVD of Sixteen Candles so Six is disclosed. The logic must be to find an item which is either Wok related or coin related.
Is there an Ewok in the oven that needs rescuing with a coin in its mouth.
Reveal I grew up with Star Wars age 5,8 and 11.
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Post by a moderator on Sept 28, 2016 22:34:02 GMT
The logic must be to find an item which is either Wok related or coin related. Hmm, now what sort of Wok-related item might one find in a kitchen?
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Post by deadshadowrunner on Sept 29, 2016 14:28:54 GMT
The logic must be to find an item which is either Wok related or coin related. Hmm, now what sort of Wok-related item might one find in a kitchen? Haha. Seems blindingly obvious now. But it seems unfair stealing sylas' and johnbrawn's hard work so I won't.
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sylas
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"Don't just adventure for treasure; treasure the adventure!"
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Post by sylas on Sept 29, 2016 17:58:08 GMT
i'm okay with that. i still can't work it out. must not be thinking on the same vibe.
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Post by johnbrawn1972 on Sept 30, 2016 12:55:05 GMT
I think this has almost been said between us but is there a chinese wok with a coin sitting in it or is there a play on words you are looking for erm saucepan, frying pan, skillet?
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Post by a moderator on Sept 30, 2016 19:05:43 GMT
Yes, there's a wok among the 'pans, dishes and other cooking vessels', and inside it is a coin you can use to get through the turnstile.
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sylas
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Post by sylas on Sept 30, 2016 21:02:03 GMT
there's a coin inside the wok. why didn't i think of that?
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Post by johnbrawn1972 on Oct 2, 2016 8:25:56 GMT
This was a wonderful puzzle but I believe Sylas made the breakthrough so he can take the honours. I might post a bonus puzzle but I find this rather difficult.
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sylas
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Post by sylas on Oct 3, 2016 22:27:19 GMT
i'm afraid i don't have one ready so i'll have to pass this time.
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Post by thealmightymudworm on Oct 7, 2016 14:32:26 GMT
OK I'll chuck another one in (this is my fourth and I haven't actually solved any yet!) Sticking with Sid...
You make your way through the turnstile and find yourself at the bottom of a dark staircase apparently below street level, with such light as there is being natural light seeping down from the floor above. You have no option but to ascend the stairs. Wait... what's that?
As you watch through the gloom, a small, clockwork T-Rex makes its way down the last few steps, tumbling over each drop but picking itself up and finally inching past you and disappearing into a hole in the wall. This takes several minutes, but you are so bewildered that you watch it all the way.
At the top of the stairs is... oh God it's a corpse! No, wait, maybe it's just a mannequin lying down. (Maybe it's the shop dummy that you'd read in the local paper someone had run off with...?) You can't make out much of the thing – only part of it's head and arm – but it looks like it might have something clasped in its hand.
It seems that the stairs are the only way for you to go, but you can't believe you'll make it to the top without something weird happening. Perhaps you'll get a face-full of bats or the mannequin will explode, dousing you with fake blood or something. What's the best way to proceed?
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Post by deadshadowrunner on Oct 8, 2016 5:58:01 GMT
OK I'll chuck another one in (this is my fourth and I haven't actually solved any yet!) You play a very crucial role actually, you prevent this thread from spiralling into inactivity. On to your puzzle, it looks like a really difficult one. Something to do with Robot Commando and House of Hell perhaps? Can't really fathom anything out.
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Post by thealmightymudworm on Oct 8, 2016 14:31:15 GMT
It's not that difficult. In fact it's probably the easiest Sid puzzle so far (not that any of them are easy-easy). Certainly not as difficult as my first one. I should perhaps say – in case people are inclined to take things too literally - that Sid may occasionally compromise on the accuracy of his FF references for reasons for expense or convenience. (Especially if it suits the sense of humour of the puzzle-setter. ) I'm quite happy coming up with puzzles to keep things moving, but it worries me that people are seizing up. I wonder if starting with a relatively complex/long-winded puzzle has made everyone reluctant to post anything which isn't like that. I was intending a much more 'anything goes' thread with a wide variety of puzzle types and levels of difficulty. The 'name two weapons named after celestial bodies' puzzle is just as valid as anything else. Almost anything is better than grinding to a halt.
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Post by deadshadowrunner on Oct 9, 2016 14:29:42 GMT
Yes, I think the puzzle you made at the beginning set a very high standard, making people afraid at creating a simplistic one, myself included.
Also, I'm afraid I still can't figure anything out. You said it is the easiest one so far but that only makes it seem harder. Not sure what to make of the t-rex or the corpse.
I'll just throw out a silly idea. You throw the mannequin at the T-rex. (Pun intended). The idea is that the mannequin is the monkey charm and the T-rex is the Pit Fiend from Deathtrap Dungeon.
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sylas
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Post by sylas on Oct 9, 2016 21:36:35 GMT
i too am finding this rather difficult. it's only easy when you know the answer. the Robot Commando bit seems correct but the mannequin/corpse could be from numerous things. as well as the many lifeless corpses in House of Hell, it may also reference the Bronze Mannequin from Island of the Undead, or the many red herrings you could encounter in Moonrunner which also appear as mannequins/corpses. the bats bit could be from Creature of Havoc.
if this is even anything to go by and is perhaps the easiest puzzle so far, i'm gonna take a guess at: You ignore everything and walk to the top of the stairs keeping your head low. Nothing happens.
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Post by thealmightymudworm on Oct 10, 2016 1:33:40 GMT
I'll just throw out a silly idea. You throw the mannequin at the T-rex. (Pun intended). The idea is that the mannequin is the monkey charm and the T-rex is the Pit Fiend from Deathtrap Dungeon. That's quite ingenious but not the answer. i too am finding this rather difficult. it's only easy when you know the answer. You're right of course. No one should ever declare their own puzzle as the easiest. I do think that it's simpler than you're both making it though. Simple and easy aren't always the same thing admittedly, but it is just a matter of scene recognition. The 'compromising on accuracy' I mentioned is centred on the toy dinosaur, which I think is probably the stumbling block you're both bumping up against. I know there are T-Rexs in Robot Commando, but there are no clockwork ones walking down stairs so something has to give here. (Bear in mind that Sid's best approximation of a bloodbeast is a cat in a pullover.) The mannequin is representing a corpse. So you're at the foot of some stairs. There's a corpse waiting for you at the top. Something passes you before you start climbing the stairs. Does that help? [I haven't the faintest idea how/why Sylas's avatar has duplicated itself in the middle of my post, but it's so random that I'm going to leave it there. Don't want to offend the gods of Chaos now, do I?]
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Post by deadshadowrunner on Oct 11, 2016 9:43:56 GMT
The part about sylas' avatar made me laugh Still can't figure it out however. Based on your phrasing the t-rex part is the compromisation of accuracy so the accurate part is actually a clockwork thing tumbling down stairs. Don't think I recall anything like that. Either that or I'm barking up the wrong tree. As for the corpse part I'm thinking the corpse is an undead foe, like Akharis for example. Is that right?
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