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Post by stercox on Apr 3, 2022 12:19:54 GMT -5
The runes solution seems to corroborate the path to solving them and how the text is used going forward. I agree with Whispa, the geometric-numbers might be used against a solution like that and this seems to be hinted at in the clue as well. There is enough play in a puzzle that the clue hints at that I struggle to find the correct solution there. There is only one that seems correct and it leads you to something that satisfies many of the clues in someways but deviates away from Norse lore, so it makes me second guess this path. And then applying the numbers as I thought they would be applied was not satisfying to date. I have no idea for the numbers and dots by the big kraken's tentacles and no idea for the tapering XI part. I love talking in weird veiled language.  |
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Post by mike6888 on Apr 3, 2022 12:29:09 GMT -5
Ok. So I guess I need to look at these runes again... I'm the only one that hasn't made sense of them?
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Post by Namtabeht on Apr 3, 2022 13:59:45 GMT -5
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Post by samantha73 on Apr 3, 2022 14:00:06 GMT -5
The font appears to be Matura script. The notches translate to the name of the puzzle in alpha numeric code which is no help. I believe the black squares are for cutting or poking through to focus on the text beneath if you fold the pages together. In reversing and holding upside down in the mirror like in the clue, the runes kinda look like Ctulu. And the W-H-O then look like O-H-M maybe some math is required which would explain the Roman numerals. When viewed this way they look like III v XIXII v ... That's as far as I've gotten. Hope one of us solves  |
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Post by Namtabeht on Apr 3, 2022 14:18:35 GMT -5
I believe the black squares are for cutting or poking through to focus on the text beneath if you fold the pages together. I thought the same, but with putting the left page on top of the right page (they have the same edges). No result though. |
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Post by puzzledrifter on Apr 3, 2022 16:02:07 GMT -5
I believe the black squares are for cutting or poking through to focus on the text beneath if you fold the pages together. I thought the same, but with putting the left page on top of the right page (they have the same edges). No result though. This is where I was, too. Tried doing it with the sheet every variation of mirrored/flipped/mirrored and flipped as well but it never lined up well with anything, even when sliding it around and not assuming the borders had to line up. If there's another hint, I'm hoping it's related to this part. |
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Post by artofhiddenmessages on Apr 3, 2022 19:25:14 GMT -5
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Post by artofhiddenmessages on Apr 3, 2022 19:49:19 GMT -5
Above is an official hint. I hope it helps. I think the issue is more in the "mechanics" of the puzzle. My original has each page as one full 8.5 x 11 inch sheet, whereas the version posted here is much smaller, thus, it is more difficult to work with and get valid results. But I think most of you have the right idea. This hint should help get you going in the correct DIRECTION. Also, use this on the SAME PAGE. This part goes with the W.
The hint above, together with the numbers by the tentacles, will lead you somewhere. The numbers by the tentacles begin with O. That is another hint.
As for some of the other questions, I will try to address them without giving too much away.
If you can't figure out the runes, there is a reason for that. Look at the first hint, and maybe that will help you to figure out the runes. The first hint was multi-layered. It should make sense once you figure it out. Other people have solved the runes, so it is not impossible.
The story is completely fabricated. It is just a vehicle for the puzzles. So there is no need to research anything. There are a few hints in the story, but you don't really need them. They are more or less confirmers. You DO need the illuminated letters. That is your final question.
Don't worry about the font. There are no hints there. That is a rabbit hole.
I hope these hints help. They should. I'm sure even without them, this could be solved. But I don't want to torture you.
Good luck and thanks for playing!
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Post by puzzledrifter on Apr 3, 2022 22:22:01 GMT -5
Above is an official hint. I hope it helps. I think the issue is more in the "mechanics" of the puzzle. My original has each page as one full 8.5 x 11 inch sheet, whereas the version posted here is much smaller, thus, it is more difficult to work with and get valid results. But I think most of you have the right idea. This hint should help get you going in the correct DIRECTION. Also, use this on the SAME PAGE. This part goes with the W. The hint above, together with the numbers by the tentacles, will lead you somewhere. The numbers by the tentacles begin with O. That is another hint. As for some of the other questions, I will try to address them without giving too much away. If you can't figure out the runes, there is a reason for that. Look at the first hint, and maybe that will help you to figure out the runes. The first hint was multi-layered. It should make sense once you figure it out. Other people have solved the runes, so it is not impossible. The story is completely fabricated. It is just a vehicle for the puzzles. So there is no need to research anything. There are a few hints in the story, but you don't really need them. They are more or less confirmers. You DO need the illuminated letters. That is your final question. Don't worry about the font. There are no hints there. That is a rabbit hole. I hope these hints help. They should. I'm sure even without them, this could be solved. But I don't want to torture you. Good luck and thanks for playing! Thanks, that was very helpful and it got me some good material to keep moving forward! |
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Post by susb8383 on Apr 4, 2022 6:07:41 GMT -5
Don't worry about the font. There are no hints there. That is a rabbit hole. Actually identifying the font was helpful. When I first saw hint 1 I thought the letters which started the sentences looked a little like numbers, but when I googled the font I saw that's what the capital letters really look like so I could rule that out. Thanks for the hint! |
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Post by susb8383 on Apr 4, 2022 13:54:29 GMT -5
Am I the only one who can't get things to line up with the hint?
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Post by puzzledrifter on Apr 4, 2022 14:32:29 GMT -5
Am I the only one who can't get things to line up with the hint? I was able to get a result based on the hint. |
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Post by mike6888 on Apr 4, 2022 15:35:54 GMT -5
Am I the only one who can't get things to line up with the hint? I still don't have anything lining up |
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Post by aykay on Apr 4, 2022 15:37:13 GMT -5
Am I the only one who can't get things to line up with the hint? I was able to get a result based on the hint. I think I found numbers with the hint but applying them to the numbers by the tentacles doesn’t give me anything. I think I’m out of my league here. Lol |
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Post by GeneticBlend on Apr 4, 2022 16:37:57 GMT -5
For the tentacles...They begin with O. Apply the numbers to the paragraph that begins with O. The name of the cipher used begins with O.
What you get will go with the results from the rectangles. Then you shouldn't need any more hints.
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