Wow, you beat the odds and beat this puzzle. Impressive, if not a little sad that you were that thorough. Also, you should consider not beating everything, you monster.
Oh, hey, try not to mention this directly in that thread. :)
Good work! The puzzle was honestly a last minute decision. I legitimately wanted to put a "no puzzle" disclaimer, then wanted to add the GLaDOS clip. Then I realized I would drive people crazy trying to find this, so I threw this in last minute!
Just out of curiosity - how do you hide the links like that (or is it a secret technique of sorts)?
Only way I can think of is doing a link using markdown but with nothing in it
i.e[](-link goes here-)
With the page source though, it looks almost like you hid the link, but the other link 'superseded' (sort of like the giveaway link was masked by the other link)
I've done puzzles where I've hidden the link in the HTML, and I do it with a blank character instead of a space (as far as I know, spaces don't work). So I use ALT+255 to create " ". Then do [ ]+(-yourlinkhere-). No "+" though. I tried showing you without it, and it hid the link, confirming space doesn't work.
This one, it's literally set up so I have the first part of the sentence linked to the voice clip, one letter linked to here, and the rest of the sentence linked to the same voice clip, that way you have to find the one exact letter to get here.
I'm not sure how common knowledge hiding links within the HTML is. I learned it from looking at one of Kaitlyn's solutions.
Yes, I learned to do that from someone on the forums. It can be resolved by only entering the giveaway code into the source page though. I've seen people do that with itstoohard link codes.
Well, I've noticed that if you do not advertise your puzzle, there are a far fewer number of entrants (and therefore, I would assume less cheaters). For example, in my last puzzle there were 21 final solvers. I recognize 19 of them and I don't think there's a large chance the other two cheated to get in.
Actually it wasn't very puzzling :P . I have a habit of looking into source of topics on SG, and really, I didn't even clicked on the link you gave ;p .
I have it already, need the first one and it's expansion, or the DLC from this one. But I have started always scanning long looking URLs for hidden ones!
I saw the two parts to the link while using my tablet, but had to use my desktop to tab to the actual link. I just can't get my finger area small enough to touch those single letter links.
How many copies of this do you have? haha.
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A few, actually. lol
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"There is no puzzle here" <_<
Seriously though, thanks for the giveaway (sorry, I'm not good with words). I tried this on a longshot based off your other puzzle
and lo and behold
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Good work! The puzzle was honestly a last minute decision. I legitimately wanted to put a "no puzzle" disclaimer, then wanted to add the GLaDOS clip. Then I realized I would drive people crazy trying to find this, so I threw this in last minute!
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Just out of curiosity - how do you hide the links like that (or is it a secret technique of sorts)?
Only way I can think of is doing a link using markdown but with nothing in it
i.e
[](-link goes here-)With the page source though, it looks almost like you hid the link, but the other link 'superseded' (sort of like the giveaway link was masked by the other link)
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I've done puzzles where I've hidden the link in the HTML, and I do it with a blank character instead of a space (as far as I know, spaces don't work). So I use ALT+255 to create " ". Then do [ ]+(-yourlinkhere-). No "+" though. I tried showing you without it, and it hid the link, confirming space doesn't work.
This one, it's literally set up so I have the first part of the sentence linked to the voice clip, one letter linked to here, and the rest of the sentence linked to the same voice clip, that way you have to find the one exact letter to get here.
I'm not sure how common knowledge hiding links within the HTML is. I learned it from looking at one of Kaitlyn's solutions.
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Ah I see what I was doing, I was looking at the 'u' in the first 'puzzle', not the second.
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:P
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I push Tab until I find giveaway links. Watch all your hard work count for nothing.
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Yes, I learned to do that from someone on the forums. It can be resolved by only entering the giveaway code into the source page though. I've seen people do that with itstoohard link codes.
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I've done that before, myself :P
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I love finding hidden links in the HTML source!
Thanks Yokuo!
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Odds are, too many. Ironic considering it's a thread about stopping cheaters. Still, I'd like to keep it fair.
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Well, I've noticed that if you do not advertise your puzzle, there are a far fewer number of entrants (and therefore, I would assume less cheaters). For example, in my last puzzle there were 21 final solvers. I recognize 19 of them and I don't think there's a large chance the other two cheated to get in.
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Very true. I remember seeing that puzzle, actually, and I knew there was more to it than just that first link, but never had time to solve it
My guess is cheaters are lazier by default, and so lazy people are less likely to go through the trouble of searching on a whim. :)
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You're not honest!
Thanks for the giveaway :)
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:P
Hopefully the GLaDOS voice clip was your first clue that I might be lying. :)
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Oh hey there! I see you saw the truth through my lie of the truth.
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Found you! :D
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Good work! Welcome to the other side!
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I knew it! You liar! Not interested in the game. It does not really appeal to me but many thanks anyway :)
Also loved that potato :D
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Haha
Fun Fact: I made a custom GLaDOS system sound theme, and (most of) that clip is set for the Low Battery Notification.
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Actually it wasn't very puzzling :P . I have a habit of looking into source of topics on SG, and really, I didn't even clicked on the link you gave ;p .
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Nah, very simple puzzle. You did miss GLaDOS talking about being a potato, though.
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2 easy
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Thanks for the previous giveaway of this.
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Congrats on winning it :)
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Sneaky sneaky! But I always check every letter of every link :) Thank you!
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Lol but have it already.
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This puzzle was too hard, had to ask my grandma for the link to get here! >:|
Thank you!
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Poor granny, getting called in like that.
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The puzzle is a lie!
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But the prize is real! :D
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So many lies and so many truths. Nothing is true, everything is permitted.
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thanks but have :D ...but you fooled me, expected an quiz or so :(
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I have it already, need the first one and it's expansion, or the DLC from this one. But I have started always scanning long looking URLs for hidden ones!
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I also would like to add, your description for this made me think of the "You have to burn the rope" game
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I totally did not find a puzzle here! And I don't own the game. And I don't thank you...
I lied, thank you for the giveaway. :D
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No idea what you're talking about. Go home Zlia, you're drunk. :P
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Everyone knows that cheaters have no balls, so be kind to them dear sir and show some sympathy !!!
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Well, now I almost feel kind of bad for them lol
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I saw the two parts to the link while using my tablet, but had to use my desktop to tab to the actual link. I just can't get my finger area small enough to touch those single letter links.
Thanks for giveaway! I have it so not entering.
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Won't say a thing, don't worry.
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Woot!
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PAZZAZZLE
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