MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
Are you serious or joking around? If you are serious, I am sorry you feel that way. If I may ask, what was so disgusting about it?
2/14/13--Got a stumper for you! New Crossword
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Are you serious or joking around? If you are serious, I am sorry you feel that way. If I may ask, what was so disgusting about it?
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sparhawk
Member
Not being able to figure out the answers. Disgusted with myself. (just joking)
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
I had an idea for those who may not have completed the puzzle in the right amount of time...what if I re-open the puzzle for another day? The folks that completed it within the 24 hours as originally required will get 2 points and anyone who completes it before I have time to create a new puzzle will get one point as normal. Thoughts?
alphageek
Former Moderator
Seems logical to me. And I will have fun torturing people for another day..... Bonus 
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
Oh, thank goodness! I knew it was going to be really difficult and would blow a few folks perfect scores. I sure hope no one was mad about a difficult puzzle though!
Twist-Ed
Member
ok with me
SteveJ
Member
Okay, I take it back. After I posted that I figured out the common link and that made it better. It still was a very difficult puzzle but since I was able to complete it I shouldn't complain!
Smitty, like you, I clicked on the x while doing the puzzle, I had to reenter the answers three times. Fortunately I have a good memory - even if it is short.
Steve
sparhawk
Member
will we ever get to see the answers? I dont think another 2 days would help me with some of those.
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
I'd say it's a great proposal, Curtis.
In fact, last night at dinner (Valentine's Day) Dawn and I were talking about how you could break the ties (all those guys who have a perfect score).
Announce WHEN a puzzle is going to be available (a tough puzzle) and then score 5 points for those who complete in under 90 minutes, 4 points for 90-180 minutes, etc.
Consider doing this for one of each type of puzzle, so those who are best at one kind are not disadvantaged.
I'll lay odds your ties will "disappear". But you DO have to say in advance when the puzzle will come out and best to make it mid-day on a weekend day so most people can "time budget" to get to it immediately.
It's always nice to be a spectator!!
Ed
THarvey
Member
What's your offer? I completed it. Maybe we can work a deal. (Tongue firmly planted in check.)
THarvey
Member
Would you want us to resubmit the second day or will you pick it up in your database?
WoW!!!!!! Finally!!!!!!
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
The puzzle has been restored for those who did not get a chance to work it or complete it yet. As mentioned above, if you complete it before I have time to create a new puzzle, you will get 1 point as always. Those who completed it within the initial 24 hour time period will automatically get 2 points. No need to do it again
PR_Princess
Member
Oooohhhh ....can I help??? :devil:
It's good of you to do that Curtis, but I'm not going to take advantage of it - it wasn't your fault or the fault of the puzzle that I didn't get it done - I knew the rules when I started it.
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THarvey
Member
THarvey
Member
Why not take advantage of it? The way he is scoring, it will not hurt the people who completed it in the initial 24 hours. You only hurt yourself by not doing it.
Leatherman1998
Member
I think I am doing good, I have 2 words so far. :-(
Levi Woodard
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Levi Woodard
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I play the game by the rules if I win - great. if I don't win, it ain't the first time. I missed a couple of other puzzles because I didn't have time to get to them or because I forgot to check so I'm not hurting myself a whole lot.
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
Smitty,
I am the rule maker in this contest and I can modify the rules as necessary. In this case, I am not really even changing the rules as much as I am extending the amount of time. The folks who finished in the allotted time get extra points for doing so and if you complete the puzzle before I put up a new one, you will get a point for doing so. Look at it this way, if you do NOT complete this puzzle, you will be down 2 potential points rather than just one. Your choice though.
I am the rule maker in this contest and I can modify the rules as necessary. In this case, I am not really even changing the rules as much as I am extending the amount of time. The folks who finished in the allotted time get extra points for doing so and if you complete the puzzle before I put up a new one, you will get a point for doing so. Look at it this way, if you do NOT complete this puzzle, you will be down 2 potential points rather than just one. Your choice though.
SteveJ
Member
Hey Smitty, if you send me some kits I'll send you the proof of completion....
I don't remember seeing anything in the rules that said you had to finish the puzzles yourself....
Of course the kits have to arrive before Curtis posts another puzzle....
(Just in case someone takes me seriously, this is meant to be a joke - especially since Smitty and I share a mutual respect for the rules.)
Steve
I don't remember seeing anything in the rules that said you had to finish the puzzles yourself....
Of course the kits have to arrive before Curtis posts another puzzle....
(Just in case someone takes me seriously, this is meant to be a joke - especially since Smitty and I share a mutual respect for the rules.)
Steve
SteveJ
Member
longbeard
Member
What? I knew i was not gonna be able to finish in time, shut the computer off at 9:20. Ahhhhhhh!!!
Im glad i did though, i would still be working on it, and i have a half a day at work. Downside is, work has the game blocked, work on it when i get home.............AGAIN!!!
Thanks Curtis
Im glad i did though, i would still be working on it, and i have a half a day at work. Downside is, work has the game blocked, work on it when i get home.............AGAIN!!!
Thanks Curtis
They're on the way --- but you will have to meet the airplane to pick them up - Carry a big sign that says "Pens flying solo meet here"Hey Smitty, if you send me some kits I'll send you the proof of completion....
I don't remember seeing anything in the rules that said you had to finish the puzzles yourself....
Of course the kits have to arrive before Curtis posts another puzzle....
(Just in case someone takes me seriously, this is meant to be a joke - especially since Smitty and I share a mutual respect for the rules.)
Steve
markgum
Member
o.k. next puzzle please this one has me stumped.
guess I better get busy with another contest....
guess I better get busy with another contest....
alphageek
Former Moderator
LOL... That's a good plan.. If the puzzles are too hard maybe more entries for the pen contests!
tim self
Member
ONE WORD!!! My kingdom for one word!!
longbeard
Member
I've wasted enough time on this thing, i'm done. I'm stooooopid. :biggrin: