Daily puzzles/problems.

[billl]

Might've been pretty satisfying for Basil at the end, though.

My only complaint about this one (and my limited participation ended up silencing me on the issue) was that I never understood about the South Carolina thing, and the two cities, or was it airports, or was it the state of South Carolina itself that might be a member of something else, or what--I'm not so good at this type of puzzle usually, so having this confusion spread over a couple pages and a few attempts sort of scared me off.

Otherwise, it looked to be an appropriately devilish one with several layers to deal with. This thread has been sort of low on steam for a couple months or so, and I think that's probably why this one went so long. Our habitual dedication got pummeled by a couple strange ones or something (I can only vaguely remember).

[MarkBastable]

My only complaint about this one (and my limited participation ended up silencing me on the issue) was that I never understood about the South Carolina thing, and the two cities, or was it airports, or was it the state of South Carolina itself that might be a member of something else, or what...

I felt it went "Charleston, the airports and 'the Palmetto State' are all associated with South Carolina." But you're right - you could argue that 'South Carolina' was both the clue and the answer, which was arguably a category error and it did cause me some sleepless minutes. But by the time I'd come up with all those deliberately misleading cross-references for the whole thirteen first-level answers, I was exhausted.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Great job Basil and Mark.
I didn't find it tiresome at all, in fact the longevity turned out some interesting responses, which made the whole experince enjoyable. billl beat me to the punch on the (airports in) South Carolina point, but alas I hear the ah so sad tune of a violin.
I'm still working on a better bull carrying Atlanta heading west response. I'll save it for the family though.

[billl]

My research for this one taught me that "The Charlie Brown" was a dance move, but not a dance in itself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REKU1...elated#t=2m40s
Of course, the song is by DJ Casper...

But wait, does this qualify as a dance?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5IGo...eature=related

[prendrelemick]

I admit to some admiration of Mark. I would've crumbled and given the answer weeks ago.

[prendrelemick]

Soo, if we're all recovered. Basil it's your go.

[prendrelemick]

Here is the most ridiculous cypher ever devised by anybody ever.


afkpugmiejoty bcdhmrvwx abcdfkpuvwx adfhklprux

[prendrelemick]

I don't know if anyone has looked at this yet.

However first clue is, you can put the letters of each group in any order and it will still work.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

It hasn't gone unnoticed. I briefly looked at it when you first posted.
I'm currently shopping for an Enigma on E-bay to aid me.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I believe the answer is "12"

[prendrelemick]

Nope.

Next clue :- The number 5 is the key.

[billl]

Nope.

Next clue :- The number 5 is the key.

This is undoubtedly not the answer.

EDIT: But big clue, I do see the distance of 5 happening for a while, and then stopping at the start. And then similar sequences plugged into different spots. Hmph.

[MarkBastable]

Different minds, outlooks, skills.... I have absolutely no idea how to go about solving a problem like this, and - perhaps a bit defensively - I have no interest in finding out. I'm not knocking those who can and do, you understand. It's just that I look at it and think, "Oh dear. Call me when it's over..."

[prendrelemick]

It may take a "different mind" to do this one.

This is undoubtedly not the answer.

EDIT: But big clue, I do see the distance of 5 happening for a while, and then stopping at the start. And then similar sequences plugged into different spots. Hmph.

You're getting close. Look at the third group - it almost gives it away

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Nope.

Next clue :- The number 5 is the key.

Answer: The Double Nickel Steakhouse in Lubbock Texas

http://www.doublenickelsteakhouse.co...d=47&Itemid=55

and here’s how the Enigma arrived at the answer:
A 4 f 4 k 4 p 4 u -13 g 5 m -3 I -3 e 5 j 4 o 4 t 4 y = 14
B 0 c 0 d 3 h 4 m 4 r 3 v 0 w 0 x = 14
A 0 b 0 c 0 d 1 f 4 k 4 p 4 u 0 v 0 w 0 x = 13
A 2 d 1 f 1 h 2 k 0 l 3 p 1 r 2 u 2 x = 14

(note this counts the number of letters between the beginning and end of each range)

Therefore:
14+14+13+14 = 55 aka “Double Nickel” = The Double Nickel Steakhouse in Lubbock Texas

Btw- My first answer of “12” turned out to be a faulty vacuum tube.