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Post by gandalf the untidy on Feb 23, 2013 21:33:38 GMT
here we go 10 points for the correct answer to 1 & 2 and 5 points for 3 & 4
1. \-////-/ \ / \ /-/ \-\ ///-/ \-\ \\\-\ / \-////-/ \\-/ \-\
T H E C A T S A T O N T H E M A T
Well done tommo, yes its simple morse code but with / and \ instead of dots and dashes
2. 10000-10101-10011-10011 01001-01110 00010-01111-01111-10100-10011
P U S S I N B O O T S
3. $ % T U C ^ & S O $ I % T * U T N ^ N $ O U T
E A S T B O U R N E H A S I T S M O M E N T S
4. I ^ X N % O Z ^ U I $ S D ^ E F T ^ O M z I % W F U X ^ D I % S % D U $ S T ?
H O W M A N Y O T H E R C O D E S O N L Y H A V E T W O C H A R A C T E R S
regs cs
Edited to increase spacing of the two characters in code 1, Code 3 added, Code 4 added 14/03/13
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Post by neilh on Feb 24, 2013 11:33:37 GMT
2. Puss in boots
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Post by gandalf the untidy on Feb 24, 2013 19:43:20 GMT
correct... a simple binary code for the decimal equivalent numerical value of the letters of the alphabet |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2013 20:33:49 GMT
Codebreaker X remains outstanding code 3 and code 4 have the same solution matrix so only worth 5 points each but with the greater number of characters to work on it should be easiler to resolve with a added bonus of finding a clue to solve code 1 which i must say is brilliantly simple....when you know the answer ::) good luck codebreakers regs cs |
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Post by gandalf the untidy on Apr 25, 2013 17:47:37 GMT
Gandalf clue no 1 T=S
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2013 20:13:53 GMT
Funny how one little clue makes all the difference............. 3. Eastbourne has its moments. 4. How many other codes only have two characters ? Your next clue would have been % = A; $ = E; * = I; ^ = O; & = U. ;) |
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Post by gandalf the untidy on Apr 26, 2013 17:03:22 GMT
Funny how one little clue makes all the difference............. 3. Eastbourne has its moments. 4. How many other codes only have two characters ? Your next clue would have been % = A; $ = E; * = I; ^ = O; & = U. ;) Well done tommo, 10 points. all the non vowel letters just move 1 place and the vowels have a substitute character, I'm glad another clue wasnt required, with a little application the result will come to you for number 1 which on the face of it looks tricky but really isnt. its just a bit daunting when youare faced with an unusual format, once you get the code right you wont believe its simplicity, no more clues i'm affraid. regs cs |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2013 17:55:12 GMT
Is 1) a Baconian Cipher ? :-/
QUICHE ?
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Post by gandalf the untidy on Apr 26, 2013 18:07:54 GMT
Is 1) a Baconian Cipher ? :-/ QUICHE ? nothing so tricky , decide how many words and how many letters there could be in each word and then......note that 1 of the phrases is duplicated.... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2013 18:19:32 GMT
Is 1) a Baconian Cipher ? :-/ QUICHE ? nothing so tricky didn't think so. The Baconian cipher works in sets of 5, so \ //// would equal ABBBB = Q. And your next letter would have been an X ! see you in another 2 months ! :-* |
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Post by gandalf the untidy on Apr 26, 2013 18:34:46 GMT
didn't think so. The Baconian cipher works in sets of 5, so \ //// would equal ABBBB = Q. And your next letter would have been an X ! see you in another 2 months ! :-* the characters are not set in groups of 5, dont forget there are ONLY 2 characters or groups of characters which form a letter. |
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Post by gandalf the untidy on May 17, 2013 18:49:37 GMT
as time is running out on this years quiz....nice to see more compilers adding to the fun this year....another clue is on its way........if i was on blankety blank....
BLANK CODE
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2013 19:35:53 GMT
aha ! and your next clue no doubt would have been "John Thaw". ;)
1. THE CAT SAT ON THE MAT.
/ being dot, and \ being dash.
You are right, it was a good'un, caused me much fruitless head-banging from time to time. ::)
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Post by gandalf the untidy on May 18, 2013 8:07:42 GMT
aha ! and your next clue no doubt would have been "John Thaw". ;) 1. THE CAT SAT ON THE MAT. / being dot, and \ being dash. You are right, it was a good'un, caused me much fruitless head-banging from time to time. ::) when the penny drops eh, well done tommo 8-) |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2013 9:25:55 GMT
when the penny drops eh, well done tommo 8-) The power of a fish supper ! ;D (instead of usual Friday night curry). Fish good for the brain. 8-) |
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