Thread - Odd Even & Irregular - 21st - 27th Mar 2025 - Sudoku Mahabharat & ISC Qualifier 2025

@ 2025-03-18 1:12 AM (#33580) (#33580) Top

prasanna16391

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-18 1:12 AM

Link for rules and other details about Sudoku Mahabharat: http://logicmastersindia.com/SM/2025sm.asp
The Instruction Booklet is now available on the Submission page - https://logicmastersindia.com/live/?contest=SM202503

@ 2025-03-18 4:08 AM (#33581 - in reply to #33580) (#33581) Top

prasanna16391

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-18 4:08 AM

Initial version of the IB has been published.

@ 2025-03-19 3:13 PM (#33589 - in reply to #33580) (#33589) Top

Arindam Basak

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Arindam Basak posted @ 2025-03-19 3:13 PM

prasanna16391 - 2025-03-18 1:12 AM

@ 2025-03-20 8:45 PM (#33592 - in reply to #33589) (#33592) Top

prasanna16391

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-20 8:45 PM

The IB has now been updated with the following
1) The Points Distribution
2) Change to number of pages of contest booklet from 10 to 9
3) Clarification on the online solving presentation for Instructionless.

@ 2025-03-20 11:40 PM (#33595 - in reply to #33592) (#33595) Top

prasanna16391

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-20 11:40 PM

Password protected Contest booklet available for download.

@ 2025-03-21 7:44 PM (#33617 - in reply to #33580) (#33617) Top

Ted_Yutx

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Ted_Yutx posted @ 2025-03-21 7:44 PM

wow%0a%e2%ad%90

@ 2025-03-21 10:52 PM (#33618 - in reply to #33580) (#33618) Top

Nityant

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Nityant posted @ 2025-03-21 10:52 PM

Super+fun!!

@ 2025-03-23 8:27 AM (#33621 - in reply to #33580) (#33621) Top

An LMI player

An LMI player posted @ 2025-03-23 8:27 AM

%f0%9f%a4%94

@ 2025-03-23 4:52 PM (#33622 - in reply to #33580) (#33622) Top

kishy72

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kishy72 posted @ 2025-03-23 4:52 PM

Very challenging and nice set ! My favourites are Scattered (9*9), Battenburg (9*9) and Odd Even(9*9).
Thanks James !

@ 2025-03-23 8:46 PM (#33623 - in reply to #33580) (#33623) Top

dipkmr

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dipkmr posted @ 2025-03-23 8:46 PM

Thanks%2C+James%2E+%E2%AD%90+enjoyed+solving+them%2E

@ 2025-03-24 3:21 AM (#33624 - in reply to #33580) (#33624) Top

DreamLibrarian

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DreamLibrarian posted @ 2025-03-24 3:21 AM

I'm+used+to+seeing+puzzles+of+the+same+constraint+given+in+increasing+difficulty.+What+is+the+thinking+behind+mixing+it+up%3f+(E.g.%2c+9x9+Classic+1+is+7+pts%2c+while+9x9+Classic+2+is+4+pts)%0a+

@ 2025-03-24 7:56 AM (#33625 - in reply to #33580) (#33625) Top

Calump

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Calump posted @ 2025-03-24 7:56 AM

Fun+round!+I+liked+the+setup+of+the+instructionless+puzzle%2c+I'm+curious+if+that's+a+brand+new+variant+or+if+it's+been+seen+before+what+name+was+used%3f

@ 2025-03-24 10:20 AM (#33626 - in reply to #33624) (#33626) Top

prasanna16391

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-24 10:20 AM

DreamLibrarian - 2025-03-24 3:21 AM

I'm used to seeing puzzles of the same constraint given in increasing difficulty. What is the thinking behind mixing it up? (E.g., 9x9 Classic 1 is 7 pts, while 9x9 Classic 2 is 4 pts)

To be honest there's no thinking behind it beyond the fact that that is the order the author listed it when submitting, and generally it's a tough schedule to keep where sometimes I make the final penpa files before I get the testing data and know the points, so I try to minimize changes that may lead to errors, like swapping things around, etc.

@ 2025-03-24 10:21 AM (#33627 - in reply to #33625) (#33627) Top

prasanna16391

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-24 10:21 AM

Calump - 2025-03-24 7:56 AM

Fun round! I liked the setup of the instructionless puzzle, I'm curious if that's a brand new variant or if it's been seen before what name was used?

It's actually been on a contest before, as an instructionless variant xD so there remains no name.

@ 2025-03-24 12:30 PM (#33629 - in reply to #33627) (#33629) Top

Bugs.Machine

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Bugs.Machine posted @ 2025-03-24 12:30 PM

How do I participate here in this sudoku mahabharat as I am a new over LMI and literally Don't have any idea how to participate or do any other stuff. I need help if someone could help me, I will be very thankful that person and my no. Is 6900348282, abhijitbaglary77@gmail.com
Ig sillysprinkle_.11

@ 2025-03-25 2:34 AM (#33635 - in reply to #33629) (#33635) Top

prasanna16391

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-25 2:34 AM

Bugs.Machine - 2025-03-24 12:30 PM

How do I participate here in this sudoku mahabharat as I am a new over LMI and literally Don't have any idea how to participate or do any other stuff. I need help if someone could help me, I will be very thankful that person and my no. Is 6900348282, abhijitbaglary77@gmail.com
Ig sillysprinkle_.11

Mailed you.

@ 2025-03-25 1:38 PM (#33639 - in reply to #33580) (#33639) Top

Leonardo024

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Leonardo024 posted @ 2025-03-25 1:38 PM

My+first+time+ever+completing+the+entire+set+%F0%9F%8C%9F+looking+at+the+other+scores+it+was+a+relatively+easy+set+but+I%27ll+still+take+pride+in+it+%F0%9F%98%8A+my+favorite+was+Irregular+9x9+despite+breaking+it+at+first

Edited by Leonardo024 2025-03-25 1:39 PM

@ 2025-03-27 2:43 PM (#33642 - in reply to #33580) (#33642) Top

Nsibal

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Nsibal posted @ 2025-03-27 2:43 PM

Great Post

@ 2025-03-28 1:31 AM (#33650 - in reply to #33580) (#33650) Top

Neha1609

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Neha1609 posted @ 2025-03-28 1:31 AM

Had+a+good+experience+of+thinking+and+solving.+Thanks+team+for+the+contest.


	@ 2025-03-18 1:12 AM (#33580) (#33580) Top
prasanna16391 Posts: 1881 Country : India	prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-18 1:12 AM Link for rules and other details about Sudoku Mahabharat: http://logicmastersindia.com/SM/2025sm.asp The Instruction Booklet is now available on the Submission page - https://logicmastersindia.com/live/?contest=SM202503
	@ 2025-03-18 4:08 AM (#33581 - in reply to #33580) (#33581) Top
prasanna16391 Posts: 1881 Country : India	prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-18 4:08 AM Initial version of the IB has been published.
	@ 2025-03-19 3:13 PM (#33589 - in reply to #33580) (#33589) Top
Arindam Basak Posts: 2 Country : India	Arindam Basak posted @ 2025-03-19 3:13 PM prasanna16391 - 2025-03-18 1:12 AM Link for rules and other details about Sudoku Mahabharat: http://logicmastersindia.com/SM/2025sm.asp The Instruction Booklet is now available on the Submission page - https://logicmastersindia.com/live/?contest=SM202503
	@ 2025-03-20 8:45 PM (#33592 - in reply to #33589) (#33592) Top
prasanna16391 Posts: 1881 Country : India	prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-20 8:45 PM The IB has now been updated with the following 1) The Points Distribution 2) Change to number of pages of contest booklet from 10 to 9 3) Clarification on the online solving presentation for Instructionless.
	@ 2025-03-20 11:40 PM (#33595 - in reply to #33592) (#33595) Top
prasanna16391 Posts: 1881 Country : India	prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-20 11:40 PM Password protected Contest booklet available for download.
	@ 2025-03-21 7:44 PM (#33617 - in reply to #33580) (#33617) Top
Ted_Yutx Posts: 4 Country : China	Ted_Yutx posted @ 2025-03-21 7:44 PM wow%0a%e2%ad%90
	@ 2025-03-21 10:52 PM (#33618 - in reply to #33580) (#33618) Top
Nityant Posts: 23 Country : India	Nityant posted @ 2025-03-21 10:52 PM Super+fun!!
	@ 2025-03-23 8:27 AM (#33621 - in reply to #33580) (#33621) Top
An LMI player	An LMI player posted @ 2025-03-23 8:27 AM %f0%9f%a4%94
	@ 2025-03-23 4:52 PM (#33622 - in reply to #33580) (#33622) Top
kishy72 Posts: 422 Country : India	kishy72 posted @ 2025-03-23 4:52 PM Very challenging and nice set ! My favourites are Scattered (99), Battenburg (99) and Odd Even(9*9). Thanks James !
	@ 2025-03-23 8:46 PM (#33623 - in reply to #33580) (#33623) Top
dipkmr Posts: 7 Country : India	dipkmr posted @ 2025-03-23 8:46 PM Thanks%2C+James%2E+%E2%AD%90+enjoyed+solving+them%2E
	@ 2025-03-24 3:21 AM (#33624 - in reply to #33580) (#33624) Top
DreamLibrarian Posts: 7 Country : United States	DreamLibrarian posted @ 2025-03-24 3:21 AM I'm+used+to+seeing+puzzles+of+the+same+constraint+given+in+increasing+difficulty.+What+is+the+thinking+behind+mixing+it+up%3f+(E.g.%2c+9x9+Classic+1+is+7+pts%2c+while+9x9+Classic+2+is+4+pts)%0a+
	@ 2025-03-24 7:56 AM (#33625 - in reply to #33580) (#33625) Top
Calump Posts: 1 Country : United Kingdom	Calump posted @ 2025-03-24 7:56 AM Fun+round!+I+liked+the+setup+of+the+instructionless+puzzle%2c+I'm+curious+if+that's+a+brand+new+variant+or+if+it's+been+seen+before+what+name+was+used%3f
	@ 2025-03-24 10:20 AM (#33626 - in reply to #33624) (#33626) Top
prasanna16391 Posts: 1881 Country : India	prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-24 10:20 AM DreamLibrarian - 2025-03-24 3:21 AM I'm used to seeing puzzles of the same constraint given in increasing difficulty. What is the thinking behind mixing it up? (E.g., 9x9 Classic 1 is 7 pts, while 9x9 Classic 2 is 4 pts) To be honest there's no thinking behind it beyond the fact that that is the order the author listed it when submitting, and generally it's a tough schedule to keep where sometimes I make the final penpa files before I get the testing data and know the points, so I try to minimize changes that may lead to errors, like swapping things around, etc.
	@ 2025-03-24 10:21 AM (#33627 - in reply to #33625) (#33627) Top
prasanna16391 Posts: 1881 Country : India	prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-24 10:21 AM Calump - 2025-03-24 7:56 AM Fun round! I liked the setup of the instructionless puzzle, I'm curious if that's a brand new variant or if it's been seen before what name was used? It's actually been on a contest before, as an instructionless variant xD so there remains no name.
	@ 2025-03-24 12:30 PM (#33629 - in reply to #33627) (#33629) Top
Bugs.Machine Posts: 1 Country : India	Bugs.Machine posted @ 2025-03-24 12:30 PM How do I participate here in this sudoku mahabharat as I am a new over LMI and literally Don't have any idea how to participate or do any other stuff. I need help if someone could help me, I will be very thankful that person and my no. Is 6900348282, abhijitbaglary77@gmail.com Ig sillysprinkle_.11
	@ 2025-03-25 2:34 AM (#33635 - in reply to #33629) (#33635) Top
prasanna16391 Posts: 1881 Country : India	prasanna16391 posted @ 2025-03-25 2:34 AM Bugs.Machine - 2025-03-24 12:30 PM How do I participate here in this sudoku mahabharat as I am a new over LMI and literally Don't have any idea how to participate or do any other stuff. I need help if someone could help me, I will be very thankful that person and my no. Is 6900348282, abhijitbaglary77@gmail.com Ig sillysprinkle_.11 Mailed you.
	@ 2025-03-25 1:38 PM (#33639 - in reply to #33580) (#33639) Top
Leonardo024 Posts: 23 Country : The Netherlands	Leonardo024 posted @ 2025-03-25 1:38 PM My+first+time+ever+completing+the+entire+set+%F0%9F%8C%9F+looking+at+the+other+scores+it+was+a+relatively+easy+set+but+I%27ll+still+take+pride+in+it+%F0%9F%98%8A+my+favorite+was+Irregular+9x9+despite+breaking+it+at+first Edited by Leonardo024 2025-03-25 1:39 PM
	@ 2025-03-27 2:43 PM (#33642 - in reply to #33580) (#33642) Top
Nsibal Posts: 1	Nsibal posted @ 2025-03-27 2:43 PM Great Post
	@ 2025-03-28 1:31 AM (#33650 - in reply to #33580) (#33650) Top
Neha1609 Posts: 8 Country : India	Neha1609 posted @ 2025-03-28 1:31 AM Had+a+good+experience+of+thinking+and+solving.+Thanks+team+for+the+contest.