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In short, the idea behind this list is the following: Puzzle solving is great fun, but often it is really hard to tell if it is worth to invest time into a part
by sharkdp 11y ago
In short, the idea behind this list is the following: Puzzle solving is great fun, but often it is really hard to tell if it is worth to invest time into a particular puzzle (without seeing the solution).
For the puzzles on the list, I definitely think it was worth to invest some time thinking about them. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I did.
- wesd 11y agoI'm not sure if I understand the Rational pirates puzzle or it might need clarification. Specifically "the oldest pirate alive will propose how the coins will be distributed among the pirates,......" "Otherwise, the pirate proposing the scheme will be thrown overboard". I read this as the pirate who proposed the breakdown (the oldest remaining pirate), but in your solution, it sounds like the person who voted against it thrown out.
- sharkdp 11y agoNo, you read that correctly in the puzzle description. The oldest pirate will be thrown overboard. My solution was written in a slightly misleading way. I just updated it. I hope it is clear now. Thanks for your feedback!