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TVC XV — 14th - 16th September62 posts • Page 2 of 3 • 1 2 3
Select the Tapa variations that you would want to see in TVC XV
We are preparing TVC XV puzzles considering result of the poll. Most voted 6 variations will be directly placed in TVC XV. You can choose upto 5 variations. Link to Tapa Variations List.
OptionResults
Tapa Skyscrapers [TVC List, No 114]14 Votes - [11.67%]
Tapa Double Back [TVC List, No 97]13 Votes - [10.83%]
Hexa Tapa [TVC List, No 1]13 Votes - [10.83%]
Kakuro Style Tapa [TVC List, No 116]12 Votes - [10%]
Twopa [TVC List, No 96]11 Votes - [9.17%]
Total False Tapa [TVC List, No 68]10 Votes - [8.33%]
Tapa: Complementary Pairs [TVC List, No 108]9 Votes - [7.5%]
Math Tapa [TVC List, No 3]9 Votes - [7.5%]
Magnetic Tapa [TVC List, No 75]8 Votes - [6.67%]
Double Tapa [TVC List, No 29]8 Votes - [6.67%]
Ugly Tapa [TVC List, No 123]7 Votes - [5.83%]
PhotoTapa [TVC List, No 106]6 Votes - [5%]
This is a multiple choice poll.

@ 2013-09-18 12:44 AM (#12752 - in reply to #12430) (#12752) Top

SilBer



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SilBer posted @ 2013-09-18 12:44 AM

Yes, you are right. Oh no. Thank you.
Is it possible to get some lower points for that (like in the HCS, where it would be 80 percent, I think), or do you have other rules about that?
@ 2013-09-18 1:10 AM (#12753 - in reply to #12752) (#12753) Top

prasanna16391



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prasanna16391 posted @ 2013-09-18 1:10 AM

SilBer - 2013-09-18 12:44 AM

Yes, you are right. Oh no. Thank you.
Is it possible to get some lower points for that (like in the HCS, where it would be 80 percent, I think), or do you have other rules about that?


That is upto the author to decide, if the keys you provided still give enough information of whether you have solved the puzzles or not. In this case the author is Serkan so he can answer that best.
@ 2013-09-18 1:28 AM (#12754 - in reply to #12735) (#12754) Top

tamz29



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tamz29 posted @ 2013-09-18 1:28 AM

kiwijam - 2013-09-17 3:20 AM

@Tawan, you can think about this question before the contest starts, once you know the points value for each puzzle.
After doing a little practise, you should know which puzzle types you like and which you don't like.
Basically, that's how I decide. I always do giant puzzles if I like the type, and never if I don't like them.

If you don't have an opinion, then the other option is to wait until you are halfway through the test.
If you are going fast, then try the big one (otherwise you might end up with time remaining at the end but nothing small to do.
If you're going slowly, then stay with the small puzzles.
And I always leave the smallest puzzle until last, to fill the last gap if there is one.

Serkan's large puzzles aren't too tough, they just look big. Once you have some confidence they'll be easier to start.
But if you want a safety net: screenshot the puzzle, solve it in Paint instead of paper, keep copies of the solution as it progresses...


You're right. They're a breeze once the competition environment was over.
@ 2013-09-18 5:26 AM (#12757 - in reply to #12735) (#12757) Top

devarajand



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devarajand posted @ 2013-09-18 5:26 AM

I use Image printer and solve the puzzles in Paint. But TVC's all the puzzle lines are to be redrawn, else else while filling a group of grids gets filled. The author can take a note of it.
@ 2013-09-18 5:53 AM (#12759 - in reply to #12757) (#12759) Top

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debmohanty posted @ 2013-09-18 5:53 AM

devarajand - 2013-09-18 5:26 AM

I use Image printer and solve the puzzles in Paint. But TVC's all the puzzle lines are to be redrawn, else else while filling a group of grids gets filled. The author can take a note of it.
I am not sure what an Image printer is. But I have solved most of the puzzles from this TVC (and earlier ones) on Image Editor and they worked fine.
Is there a specific puzzle you had problems with?
@ 2013-09-18 6:25 AM (#12760 - in reply to #12430) (#12760) Top

devarajand



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devarajand posted @ 2013-09-18 6:25 AM

Image editor converts a give file to required format online. I think it is not a downloadable software. Whereas Image printer can be downloaded and saved. It prints the given PDF files in to editable formats. Image printer 2.1. version if free. But all TVC puzzles had problems . I had no problems with other images from other competitions, download images from other puzzle makers.

Edited by devarajand 2013-09-18 6:25 AM
@ 2013-09-18 8:11 AM (#12761 - in reply to #12760) (#12761) Top

chaotic_iak




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chaotic_iak posted @ 2013-09-18 8:11 AM

Every time I solve, I always solve with Paint by copying a screenshot of the puzzle and pasting it to Paint. I always get full lines. Try using that method instead?
@ 2013-09-18 8:20 AM (#12763 - in reply to #12760) (#12763) Top

debmohanty




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debmohanty posted @ 2013-09-18 8:20 AM

devarajand - 2013-09-18 6:25 AM

Image editor converts a give file to required format online. I think it is not a downloadable software. Whereas Image printer can be downloaded and saved. It prints the given PDF files in to editable formats. Image printer 2.1. version if free. But all TVC puzzles had problems . I had no problems with other images from other competitions, download images from other puzzle makers.
I second chaotic_iak's method above. In fact, most players (that I know) who solve on Paint (or similar software) prefer this method. Please try the same.
@ 2013-09-18 8:23 AM (#12764 - in reply to #12761) (#12764) Top

devarajand



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devarajand posted @ 2013-09-18 8:23 AM

But PDF files cannot be copied?
@ 2013-09-18 8:32 AM (#12765 - in reply to #12764) (#12765) Top

chaotic_iak




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chaotic_iak posted @ 2013-09-18 8:32 AM

See that button labelled PrtScr or something similar on your keyboard? Press it while you see the puzzle on your screen. Then go to MS Paint or some other image editor on your computer and paste (Ctrl+V). There you go.

This has nothing to do with "copying" PDF files, which you can also do just like you copy other kinds of files.
@ 2013-09-18 8:55 AM (#12766 - in reply to #12765) (#12766) Top

devarajand



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devarajand posted @ 2013-09-18 8:55 AM

I got it. Thank You.
@ 2013-09-18 10:58 AM (#12768 - in reply to #12765) (#12768) Top

devarajand



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devarajand posted @ 2013-09-18 10:58 AM

I am sorry as you can paste the files but it cannot be edited. Only open option is use Image printer or Editor. Image printer is fast but unless the lines are drawn as continuous one you have to redraw the lines. I have not tried Image editor. If the puzzle authors take note of this I hope more people who do not have printing facilities will also participate.
@ 2013-09-18 7:31 PM (#12771 - in reply to #12430) (#12771) Top

lenson




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lenson posted @ 2013-09-18 7:31 PM

You are doing it wrong. There is no copying needed. There are instructions here on how to take a screenshot on different kinds of devices/OSs.
http://www.take-a-screenshot.org
@ 2013-09-18 8:53 PM (#12774 - in reply to #12771) (#12774) Top

devarajand



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devarajand posted @ 2013-09-18 8:53 PM

Taking a screenshot and pasting it to paint are not the issues. How to edit the image.
@ 2013-09-19 1:11 AM (#12778 - in reply to #12430) (#12778) Top

lenson




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lenson posted @ 2013-09-19 1:11 AM

Pick Colour/Fill with Colour on Paint are not working for you?
@ 2013-09-19 5:30 AM (#12779 - in reply to #12430) (#12779) Top

devarajand



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devarajand posted @ 2013-09-19 5:30 AM

Now I got it cleared. Thanks to all.
@ 2020-02-14 12:12 AM (#27599 - in reply to #12761) (#27599) Top

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Muhammad posted @ 2020-02-14 12:12 AM

chaotic_iak - 2013-09-18 8:11 AM

Every time I solve, I always solve with Paint by copying a screenshot of the puzzle and pasting it to Paint. I always get full lines. Try using that method instead?


try to take a screenshot I hope this will help you https://www.take-screenshot.com/
@ 2020-03-03 3:20 AM (#27674 - in reply to #12761) (#27674) Top

Muhammad



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Muhammad posted @ 2020-03-03 3:20 AM

chaotic_iak - 2013-09-18 8:11 AM

Every time I solve, I always solve with Paint by copying a screenshot of the puzzle and pasting it to Paint. I always get full lines. Try using that method instead?


try to take a screenshot then it will work
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