Fragile Bird Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 1 hour ago, She Who Must Be Obeyed said: Wow, an interesting mix. I think I already see three, perhaps four. Now if I can see theme, watch out! You are too damn smart for your own good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Not to be too picky or anything, but the person who wrote clue 5 used the wrong letter in the last word, U instead of Y. I've done that before, myself, by writing down the letters on a piece of paper and misreading my handwriting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Confession time: I've just realized I made a mistake. There is a clue that felt problematic, but I couldn't pinpoint what the problem was. (A poor excuse, I know, but by the end of the week my brain gets totally exhausted by the wolf pups I shepherd all week.) Since the player didn't have much time to work on a new clue and I still couldn't say what exactly was wrong, I accepted the clue. But now I know what is wrong and I know that I should have realized it earlier. So to make amends, here's a general, free hint to everyone regarding Clue 2: Try to read it with somewhat different punctuation as well. Like this: She’s a redhead, killed. Apparently not? Yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, Fragile Bird said: Not to be too picky or anything, but the person who wrote clue 5 used the wrong letter in the last word, U instead of Y. I've done that before, myself, by writing down the letters on a piece of paper and misreading my handwriting.... Nope, the person used the right letter. The acronym was VARJU. The Y was the last letter of another acronym, SARKANY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Just now, Julia H. said: Nope, the person used the right letter. The acronym was VARJU. The Y was the last letter of another acronym, SARKANY. hahahahahahahaha.....now look who's tired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 That's why it's good that the acronym makes sense to me. It really makes it easier to check the clues for mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous Gabe Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 is a disturbingly accurate representation of my reactionary expression to some of these clues. I am sure they make sense; somehow, someplace, somewhere... But then, I suspect there may be similar reactions to mine. Sooo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blizzardborn Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've got all but six of them figured out...I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a free shadow Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I wish we have tried playing in pairs. You can figure everything out by yourself, but when you lose any motivation to do it, a waitstaff team can be useful And of course, for the first reason I thought of the teams, to see rocksniffer and Swmbo play together I think I have a few. But might be not fourth, I am not even attempting the fourth It is so... muddy. Too many mundane words, to attempt to gather them all into one place* Unless the author is not someone I dislike terriblly, then... the clue is..... clever tactics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, a shadow said: Unless the author is not someone I dislike terriblly, then... the clue is..... clever tactics! Speaking of difficult clues ... does that mean 'if the author is someone I dislike terribly'? Take heart, everyone. I have already received quite good answers for prelims. Most clues seem solvable. And I'm really curious to see who will solve the theme first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksniffer Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 man these clues make me want to drink....of course what doesn't but yelpless....obsequious...augural....thank the gods for websters online... ...and being partnered with my type A niece salivating to win...win...WIN and me laid back stoned planning to end in last place...that's a match made in hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Not Appearing Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've been rewatching Game of Thrones and, I kid you not, one of the characters self-described him/herself as obsequious in an episode last night. Sadly, I'm pretty sure that character doesn't fit the clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksniffer Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a free shadow Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Say nothing, I'm giving up on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksniffer Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 ...blame it on my ADD...sail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She who must be Obeyed Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 On 2/20/2016 at 3:02 PM, Fragile Bird said: You are too damn smart for your own good. I don't know about that only 5/8 for me and theme??? what theme??? On 2/21/2016 at 9:03 AM, a shadow said: I wish we have tried playing in pairs. You can figure everything out by yourself, but when you lose any motivation to do it, a waitstaff team can be useful And of course, for the first reason I thought of the teams, to see rocksniffer and Swmbo play together I think I have a few. But might be not fourth, I am not even attempting the fourth It is so... muddy. Too many mundane words, to attempt to gather them all into one place* Unless the author is not someone I dislike terriblly, then... the clue is..... clever tactics! Wow that might be interesting, although he would probably lay back in the cut and let me do all the heavy lifting. 23 hours ago, rocksniffer said: man these clues make me want to drink....of course what doesn't but yelpless....obsequious...augural....thank the gods for websters online... ...and being partnered with my type A niece salivating to win...win...WIN and me laid back stoned planning to end in last place...that's a match made in hell The night is dark and full of type "A"s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksniffer Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Errrr.....if I might ask....does anyone have the theme? Can we buy a theme hint? Because what seemed so obvious ain't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Not Appearing Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I don't yet have the theme, though I rarely get the theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'm on my way home and will answer all PM's soon. It's a bit difficult to write while travelling, so I need your patience for a while yet. A free theme hint is coming as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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