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#1 2010-05-20 05:27:18
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Word Game #57
Word Game #57
In this game, there is a hidden rule which defines valid and invalid words.
It's an extremely simple rule, but with a simple twist, so no examples are given.
Questions may be asked, but may or may not be answered, probably won't.
Post a list of ten words before Noon GMT Friday 21 May. After that, no more than one list per player per day.
There is no scoring of points. Every list will be checked by me and I will state, by referring to the post #, how many valid words it contains, but not which. E.g. "#2: 3; #3: 1; #4: 0." Is that clear enough?
The winner will be the first player to post a list of 10 valid words.
I forecast that the number of valid words posted will be quite high.
A tip: in view of the "twist", make no assumptions!
It's the activity of the intelligence above all that gives charm to existence.
#2 2010-05-20 21:16:06
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Curious! 
Don't know how to start this off...the beginning of the intro will do. 
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#3 2010-05-21 02:39:59
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I reckon the best policy here is to take a wild stab at the rule and make a list accordingly.
Why did the vector cross the road?
It wanted to be normal.
#4 2010-05-21 22:12:38
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Re: Word Game #57
UPDATED RESULTS
post: #2 #3
valid: 0 1
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#5 2010-05-22 04:57:59
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"The good news about computers is that they do what you tell them to do. The bad news is that they do what you tell them to do." - Ted Nelson
#6 2010-05-22 22:29:32
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UPDATED RESULTS
post: #2 #3 #5
valid: 0 1 2
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#7 2010-05-24 19:46:48
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Hmmm...fingers crossed! 
"The good news about computers is that they do what you tell them to do. The bad news is that they do what you tell them to do." - Ted Nelson
#8 2010-05-24 21:03:31
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UPDATED RESULTS
post: #2 #3 #5 #7
valid: 0 1 2 1
Come to think of it, you don't really need any opponents in this game, it's just as much fun without... something like 20 Questions.
It's the activity of the intelligence above all that gives charm to existence.
#9 2010-05-25 01:06:35
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Yes, solo's fine. Reminds me of Mastermind, too.
"The good news about computers is that they do what you tell them to do. The bad news is that they do what you tell them to do." - Ted Nelson
#10 2010-05-25 01:16:58
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Hey Ya!!! 
I'll come to #57 after am done with #66!
Tell you what, i'm gonna post the same lists here too.... 
If two or more thoughts intersect with each other, then there has to be a point.
#11 2010-05-25 01:22:30
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Ha! ha! - the game's over.... well done, p!!!
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#12 2010-05-25 02:58:42
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Ah, nice work phrontister.
I didn't participate in this one too much, but I do enjoy these, gurth. Keep 'em coming if you can!
Why did the vector cross the road?
It wanted to be normal.
#13 2010-05-25 05:44:57
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Ok, mathsyperson, next game coming right up! But this game is over. Your list in post #12 would have scored 0 points, because your name doesn't start with p.
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#14 2010-05-25 06:31:41
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Ah, sneaky. I got all twisted up.
Why did the vector cross the road?
It wanted to be normal.
#15 2010-05-25 09:42:35
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You'll have to rub out mathsy's point from #3, gurth. 
I agree with mathsyperson...keep 'em comin'.
"The good news about computers is that they do what you tell them to do. The bad news is that they do what you tell them to do." - Ted Nelson
#16 2010-05-25 10:23:55
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Nuh uh! I got that point fair and square.
Why did the vector cross the road?
It wanted to be normal.
#17 2010-05-25 17:25:50
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Yup, p, mathsy earned his point...
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