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Post by elysethecat on Jul 23, 2019 3:39:38 GMT -5
I'm still of the mind that Elysethecat nailed this one, with the exception of the "no sea legs here," and although I really enjoy C6 for its cleverness, what else could it be? My "C-flat" doesn't seem to fit because there is no # in the sequence, and I think there is a clear Letter# pattern established. So what else might it be? I mentioned in a previous post in this thread that I've also considered DC (dizzy) if clues point to HEX vs. notes. Beyond that I'm as clueless as everyone else. I think the phrase, "and turn," is relevant to this piece of the key. Keep in mind I'm still in the mindset that the first key is a URL to a landing page and that the second key (based on my guess from a month ago that will remain my guess until I prove it wrong) is the password to enter on the landing page. I know this differs from others' opinions and I am okay with that, until someone actually figures out the format of the solve. I do not believe the third part of a key relates to a top level domain, because (if going with C4, E6, etc) according to my personal logic, why would the clues indicate alphanumerics if the numbers weren't relevant? That said, I haven't given up on any single idea at this point.
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Post by luna on Jul 23, 2019 11:57:18 GMT -5
Just a note: I actually came to the same answer as elysethecat of C6, but through a different way. Before finding the message boards here, I was on track of connecting each part of this stanza to a different musical note (though I hadn't came up with C4 for "explode" until seeing this thread. Clever; good work!) However, I had came up with C6, but not through "seasick", but rather through the phrase "high seas". There are no sea legs on the high seas, and a commonly referred to music note is High C, which happens to be C6. So I would find it a very weird coincidence if C6 isn't what we were looking for, since it was found by two different people through two different methods. Just something to think about!
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Post by wickedstardust on Jul 28, 2019 16:24:14 GMT -5
I'd like to add that: Explode, Strongest Wind, No C Legs, and Song by D.D.E. are all Energy as well. explosion, wind, tidal wave, and D.D.E. has a song called Energi
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Post by efanton on Jul 28, 2019 18:20:40 GMT -5
I'd like to add that: Explode, Strongest Wind, No C Legs, and Song by D.D.E. are all Energy as well. explosion, wind, tidal wave, and D.D.E. has a song called Energi which might make sense in a very limited scenario. Sorry but your idea appears very vague without you defining what you mean So how does that fit in with the 2nd stanza What are the beginning note of this song 'energi'? Where is the logic that song even fits? I'm happy that you being something new to the conversation but to have to explain your logic for anyone to accept it.
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Post by wickedstardust on Jul 28, 2019 18:25:13 GMT -5
That would help wouldn't it? haha. There is a .energy domain
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Post by efanton on Jul 28, 2019 18:51:22 GMT -5
That would help wouldn't it? haha. There is a .energy domain Which mean what? Do you not think that every TLD has not been tested already. If you can provide some logic as to how the solution to the 5th stanza results in energy then I'm all ears. Other wise its just a wild guess that is more than probably wrong. It pretty clear that Stanza 5 results in either 4 characters(four notes) or 4 hexadecimal characters. How does it suddenly produce FIVE characters? Not dismissing your idea totally but if you are to propose a totally new idea then at least provide a believable logic behind it
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Post by wickedstardust on Jul 28, 2019 19:07:37 GMT -5
I have explained the logic in my original post. Because you think that Stanza five is clearly 4 characters/4 notes, does not mean that it is how it is. I'm offering alternative ideas which include what I originally posted.
One thing that all 4 of those items have in common is "ENERGY".
This is the second post that you have replied to with this condescending attitude. In order to keep this about the riddle, this is the last time I will respond to you. If you are set on your solution being the only solution then that is great. It doesn't mean that others don't have their own opinions and aren't free to express them.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Post by susb8383 on Jul 28, 2019 20:45:14 GMT -5
It pretty clear that Stanza 5 results in either 4 characters(four notes) or 4 hexadecimal characters. Nothing is pretty clear. If it was, the treasure would have been found already. I agree with wickedstardust—this forum is to share ideas even if they differ from anyones preconceptions. I personally am enjoying the fresh perspective.
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Post by efanton on Jul 29, 2019 7:47:11 GMT -5
I should have clarified why I think energy is not the TLD.
I had already gone through most of the domains in the .ENERGY TLD with the solutions so far suggested and many others not posted on this forum. So far I have tested over 2000 live domains in that TLD alone.
.ENERGY is a TLD that was initially set aside for commercial companies in the energy sector. About 11,00 domain were registered, but at least 7000 of those domains are parked (not in use).
I had got a complete list if all registered domain in the .ENERGY TLD weeks ago. Because I had actually done the work, created the lists, checked through any likely domains, that is the reason I dismissed it. Not because of preconceptions, but because I had already put hours of work into it. Had I seen anything remotely promising I would have posted. Most of the domains in that TLD are dead, and any of the ones I tested that were live were commercial sites.
You can never say never, but as a solution for a TLD I think it is extremely unlikely that .energy is part of the solution. I still fail to see how a song by D.D.E (E6) relates to energy or could indicate .energy as a solution.
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Post by susb8383 on Jul 29, 2019 14:55:30 GMT -5
Yup, that explanation would have been more helpful.
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Post by wickedstardust on Jul 30, 2019 9:18:37 GMT -5
I should have clarified why I think energy is not the TLD. I had already gone through most of the domains in the .ENERGY TLD with the solutions so far suggested and many others not posted on this forum. So far I have tested over 2000 live domains in that TLD alone. .ENERGY is a TLD that was initially set aside for commercial companies in the energy sector. About 11,00 domain were registered, but at least 7000 of those domains are parked (not in use). I had got a complete list if all registered domain in the .ENERGY TLD weeks ago. Because I had actually done the work, created the lists, checked through any likely domains, that is the reason I dismissed it. Not because of preconceptions, but because I had already put hours of work into it. Had I seen anything remotely promising I would have posted. Most of the domains in that TLD are dead, and any of the ones I tested that were live were commercial sites. You can never say never, but as a solution for a TLD I think it is extremely unlikely that .energy is part of the solution. I still fail to see how a song by D.D.E (E6) relates to energy or could indicate .energy as a solution. DDE has a song called Energy, that's what I was referring to.
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Post by efanton on Jul 30, 2019 15:28:07 GMT -5
I should have clarified why I think energy is not the TLD. I had already gone through most of the domains in the .ENERGY TLD with the solutions so far suggested and many others not posted on this forum. So far I have tested over 2000 live domains in that TLD alone. .ENERGY is a TLD that was initially set aside for commercial companies in the energy sector. About 11,00 domain were registered, but at least 7000 of those domains are parked (not in use). I had got a complete list if all registered domain in the .ENERGY TLD weeks ago. Because I had actually done the work, created the lists, checked through any likely domains, that is the reason I dismissed it. Not because of preconceptions, but because I had already put hours of work into it. Had I seen anything remotely promising I would have posted. Most of the domains in that TLD are dead, and any of the ones I tested that were live were commercial sites. You can never say never, but as a solution for a TLD I think it is extremely unlikely that .energy is part of the solution. I still fail to see how a song by D.D.E (E6) relates to energy or could indicate .energy as a solution. DDE has a song called Energy, that's what I was referring to. Thanks, that makes sense. sorry must have missed that when reading your previous posts.
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Post by solarpons on Jul 30, 2019 18:08:05 GMT -5
Taking a look at the "turn" in the stanza to build the key I see this as a possible use with the game battleship. the Coordinates fit the letter /number combos. The ships are placed in the grid and you call out your grid coordinates to sink your opponents battleships. C6 E6 line up and C4 C6 also F5 looks like a miss.
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Post by susb8383 on Jul 30, 2019 20:44:12 GMT -5
I looked at Battleship too at first. It fits in with 'play it carefully.' But wasn't sure what the takeaway was.
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Post by goldenchild on Aug 3, 2019 16:54:48 GMT -5
The last part is a tricky one So play it carefully: Explode, the strongest wind No sea legs here, a song by D.D.E.
My first thoughts on this stanza was the Bermuda Triangle. The loss of airplanes and ships in the area has been attributed to “microburst” cloud formations. That have very high winds that blast straight down and cause massive waves. Microburst are also called “airbombs” hence the explode. The strongest wind fits with air bombs, and no sea legs here could apply to the violent seas and huge waves cause by the air bombs. No one has sea legs in that. Which doesn’t necessarily mean sea sickness either. It is used also for describing how newcomers onto a boat often stumble around when they walk due to the boat pitching. After a while you get better at it and “get your sea legs”.
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