Hunt Number 7

[efanton]

Before I give the next puzzle just a few words.

If you haven't previously taken part in a 'Just for Kicks' hunt PLEASE READ the Introduction and the Rules thread first.

Its still worth reading this again if you have taken part in a previous hunt. The format of these hunts is slightly different to most and to get most enjoyment out of them understanding how they work and are scored will hopefully increase that enjoyment.

PLEASE DO NOT POST COMPLETE SOLVES or solves to stanza's, post hints or ideas by all means, discuss theories, work together if you need to and are stumped.
Would you enjoy a crossword puzzle that had been almost completely finished by someone else before you start?

These hunts for enjoyment of solving a puzzle in a relatively short period of time, and posting solves spoils the enjoyment for others.

These hunts are not super difficult, they will vary in difficulty but it is expected that multiple people should reasonably expect to reach a final solve after a bit of time and effort has been put in.

This hunt is not about just getting the solution, its about solving as many clues as possible and gaining a greater score by submitting solves for both clues and the final answer. That helps eliminate intelligent guesses.

Please look at the Hunt Number 1, SOLUTION and RESULTS thread if you wish to understand the scoring system better and that by submitting just a final answer will not make you the winner.




This hunt as with the previous hunt is relatively simple,  so my apologies if you think it is too easy. 
I have had to create these two hunts with a borrowed laptop, and that severely restricted the time I could spend creating hunts.   
The good news is all the parts for my new PC arrive on Monday so I promise to throw in a few more difficult ones in the next few months.

And with that said on to the next hunt.




You have two weeks to submit your solutions to me by private message.






33 53 74 33 G8 49 G T8 16 T 53 23 99 53 MET A MA7 74 53 90 34 23 E7 74 53 23 99 E89 1 74 53 26 1 AD 34 23 E7 16 89 19 16 E89 1 16 89 19 1 AD 34 23 E7 20 117 E89 1 20 T 1 AD 34 23 E7 19 53 117 19 53 117 20 117 16 89 19 16 A60 74 53 23 99 67 74 MA7 39 74 68 E 90 68 E G8 49 G T8 16 T 53 23 99

[chipveres]

Two possibilities here: 1. 1-AD-34-23-E7 spells LUCKY. 2. Chip is on another planet as usual.

[efanton]

With no submissions yet it seems this hunt is proving more difficult than I expected.

I will drop a hint on Saturday evening.

[chipveres]

Thank you, I need it.

[efanton]

A completely correct solution has been submitted.  Well done to that person.


Technically, according to the rules,  I should not be giving a clue tomorrow but I will drop a small hint now instead. 
This hint is not as helpful as the hint I was going to give but should be enough for some to make progress.


Sometimes it's the layout of a puzzle that confuses you.  Sometimes that is deliberate so that you can enjoy those wild goose chases.  
Ignore the layout or any perceived format, it has absolutely nothing to do with solving the code or the final answer.
Concentrate on decoding the numbers.

[efanton]

Sorry guys about not posting a new hint this week, I am still without a PC. Had to borrow a laptop to make this post.

Long story short all the parts for my new pc arrived last week, but the motherboard (really expensive Aorus Master Pro) was DOA and had to be RMA'd. Probably will not get a replacement for a week or two

Anyhow less of my woes and a hint that should get most of you back on track.



I am surprised that so many people have found this hunt so difficult. I thought it was relatively easy to be honest, elementary even.