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Re: New Crossword Puzzle: 003
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lugnet.fun
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Tue, 16 Jan 2001 18:33:57 GMT
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In lugnet.fun, Jonathan Mizner writes:
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> I think I suggested it before: have each newsgroup do a
> puzzle. Once a week a new newsgroup has it's puzzle displayed, and every
> (50? 60?) weeks the list starts over again, meaning each newsgroup only
> needs to do it once a year on average. It would also promote people to
> "de-lurk" and to become more involved with Lugnet. Once again, thanks for
> all three great puzzles!
While I like the idea you've suggested, I'm still a bit wary of narrowing down
the wordlists for any particular puzzle. First because it would make it more
difficult to fill the grids (we're teetering on the edge now), and secondly
because I fear that people may not wish to attempt a puzzle outside their area
of interest. For example, I'm a townie who would feel a bit intimidated by a
robotics puzzle.
I've been thinking of something in your direction though. What if people
submitted words with clues in the "flavor" of their fav newsgroup. Then, when I
make a puzzle, I could take one group's submissions and add them into the puzzle
as best I can (without excluding other groups). Their work could be identified
by color coding (or something similar) and they be given credit for their work.
Along those lines, maybe a LUG would gather clues from their members for a
featured puzzle of their own.
One thing for sure, I'd love to rcv words and clues, or even just words, for
addition into the crossword puzzle maker's database. The software is amazingly
complex. It's designed for a person to use it over and over, making it easier as
they go. Plus! it can make many other types of word puzzles. Some look like a
lot of fun (shaped puzzles, picture clues, anagrams, etc.)
If you want to check out the software, visit
http://www.x-word.com/output.html
I bought the Professional version and additional word lists.
I hope we talk more about such ideas. feedback=good
Thanks.
-Suz
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| (...) I hear ya... I put together one for castle just for kicks-- it was tough to get things that were ONLY castle related... But mainly it looks pretty ugly... Definitely not on par with the 3 existing ones-- totally asymmetric and full of (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jan-01, to lugnet.fun)
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| (...) Thanks for the cool puzzle! It was trickier than previous ones, and while I won't spoil it for anyone reading this, I wish it had more Space refereces (SW doesn't count). I think I suggested it before: have each newsgroup do a puzzle. Once a (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jan-01, to lugnet.fun)
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