Thread - WCPN — LMI December Puzzle Test

@ 2015-12-21 2:36 PM (#20312 - in reply to #20310) (#20312) Top

Para

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Para posted @ 2015-12-21 2:36 PM

swaroop2011 - 2015-12-21 1:37 PM

It would be helpful if anyone can tell the steps/start for Ripple Effect 2nd, really, just all pencil marks is what I can put (Except few 1s and 2s in bottom left).

Start with the 2's in the right top.

@ 2015-12-21 11:06 PM (#20318 - in reply to #20312) (#20318) Top

swaroop2011

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swaroop2011 posted @ 2015-12-21 11:06 PM

Para - 2015-12-21 2:36 PM

swaroop2011 - 2015-12-21 1:37 PM

It would be helpful if anyone can tell the steps/start for Ripple Effect 2nd, really, just all pencil marks is what I can put (Except few 1s and 2s in bottom left).

Start with the 2's in the right top.

Thank you.
Actually did that, but missed 1 step , after which the solve was smooth.
I focused only at that area after you mentioned, and found the step I was missing.

i.e. I got 2 pair in R2R3-C7C8. And eliminated 2 from R2R3C9, but somehow failed to use same logic to eliminate it from R4C7C8.

@ 2015-12-22 6:54 AM (#20320 - in reply to #20318) (#20320) Top

Para

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Para posted @ 2015-12-22 6:54 AM

swaroop2011 - 2015-12-21 11:06 PM

i.e. I got 2 pair in R2R3-C7C8. And eliminated 2 from R2R3C9, but somehow failed to use same logic to eliminate it from R4C7C8.

That was exactly the bit I thought that you might be missing.

@ 2015-12-22 3:45 PM (#20326 - in reply to #20320) (#20326) Top

tamz29

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tamz29 posted @ 2015-12-22 3:45 PM

Loved the test.
Nice to see international authors' contributions (other than SM and PRs, not that they are bad) slowly returning.
I hope this rise continues for 2016.

@ 2015-12-23 10:23 AM (#20336 - in reply to #20211) (#20336) Top

Richard

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Richard posted @ 2015-12-23 10:23 AM

WCPN-test is now officially over for more than 24 hours, so it is time to finish it in the forum too. :)

Congratulations to Kota, Hideaki and Nikola for the top 3-spots. I could not believe my eyes when I saw Kota needing a bit more than an hour and a half to submit all solutions. My expectations were round 110 minutes for the fastest solver. Incredible job!
Hans and I are happy to see over 200 players and the high rating for the test! Thanks for that!

Florian's decease is a sad coincidence; only three weeks ago we received his feedback from test-solving the set. Given the circumstances we are happy that we could dedicate this test to him, it is the least we could do for him and his family.


	@ 2015-12-21 2:36 PM (#20312 - in reply to #20310) (#20312) Top
Para Posts: 315 Country : The Netherlands	Para posted @ 2015-12-21 2:36 PM swaroop2011 - 2015-12-21 1:37 PM It would be helpful if anyone can tell the steps/start for Ripple Effect 2nd, really, just all pencil marks is what I can put (Except few 1s and 2s in bottom left). Start with the 2's in the right top.
	@ 2015-12-21 11:06 PM (#20318 - in reply to #20312) (#20318) Top
swaroop2011 Posts: 668 Country : India	swaroop2011 posted @ 2015-12-21 11:06 PM Para - 2015-12-21 2:36 PM swaroop2011 - 2015-12-21 1:37 PM It would be helpful if anyone can tell the steps/start for Ripple Effect 2nd, really, just all pencil marks is what I can put (Except few 1s and 2s in bottom left). Start with the 2's in the right top. Thank you. Actually did that, but missed 1 step , after which the solve was smooth. I focused only at that area after you mentioned, and found the step I was missing. i.e. I got 2 pair in R2R3-C7C8. And eliminated 2 from R2R3C9, but somehow failed to use same logic to eliminate it from R4C7C8.
	@ 2015-12-22 6:54 AM (#20320 - in reply to #20318) (#20320) Top
Para Posts: 315 Country : The Netherlands	Para posted @ 2015-12-22 6:54 AM swaroop2011 - 2015-12-21 11:06 PM i.e. I got 2 pair in R2R3-C7C8. And eliminated 2 from R2R3C9, but somehow failed to use same logic to eliminate it from R4C7C8. That was exactly the bit I thought that you might be missing.
	@ 2015-12-22 3:45 PM (#20326 - in reply to #20320) (#20326) Top
tamz29 Posts: 225 Country : Thailand	tamz29 posted @ 2015-12-22 3:45 PM Loved the test. Nice to see international authors' contributions (other than SM and PRs, not that they are bad) slowly returning. I hope this rise continues for 2016.
	@ 2015-12-23 10:23 AM (#20336 - in reply to #20211) (#20336) Top
Richard Posts: 191 Country : The Netherlands	Richard posted @ 2015-12-23 10:23 AM WCPN-test is now officially over for more than 24 hours, so it is time to finish it in the forum too. :) Congratulations to Kota, Hideaki and Nikola for the top 3-spots. I could not believe my eyes when I saw Kota needing a bit more than an hour and a half to submit all solutions. My expectations were round 110 minutes for the fastest solver. Incredible job! Hans and I are happy to see over 200 players and the high rating for the test! Thanks for that! Florian's decease is a sad coincidence; only three weeks ago we received his feedback from test-solving the set. Given the circumstances we are happy that we could dedicate this test to him, it is the least we could do for him and his family.