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Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July
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Richard
Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-06-25 12:09 AM (#7580 - in reply to #7577) (#7580) Top


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utkaarsh - 2012-06-24 10:59 PM

Has anyone tried the consecutive from unused puzzles, not able to crack it


The upper right block provides very much information if you take a close look at it.
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-06-25 12:11 AM (#7581 - in reply to #7571) (#7581) Top



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Richard - 2012-06-24 3:36 PM

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rakesh_rai - 2012-06-24 3:17 PM

The numbers 1,4,7 in C7 and C9 in R2,R6 and R9 can be interchanged to form another valid solution. Plus, there are three more valid solutions (most probably).
I'm not sure, but 4 can't be at R2C7, and neither at R9C7 because of the non-consecutive constraint.


Exactly. The 4 is given in R9, so swapping digits is limited.

The puzzle has definitely a unique solution.


During solving this one, I had the feeling that it was not the first time I solved it. Just for my curiosity: is it an already published puzzle (perhaps from a previous year IB of DSM?), or have I dreamed it?

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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-06-25 12:13 AM (#7582 - in reply to #7580) (#7582) Top



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Richard - 2012-06-25 12:09 AM

utkaarsh - 2012-06-24 10:59 PM

Has anyone tried the consecutive from unused puzzles, not able to crack it


The upper right block provides very much information if you take a close look at it.


Haha ! you really like this configuration !
Richard
Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-06-25 12:28 AM (#7583 - in reply to #7581) (#7583) Top


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Fred76 - 2012-06-25 12:11 AM
During solving this one, I had the feeling that it was not the first time I solved it. Just for my curiosity: is it an already published puzzle (perhaps from a previous year IB of DSM?), or have I dreamed it?
Fred


Well, yes and no. The nonconsecutive ascending puzzles where among the hardest to make for this test, at least smoothly solving ones. So I wanted to use my older puzzle from the puzzle portal Germany first. (You solved it a few months ago.) This one. But it turned out to be a bit too hard, even for the IB. Since I liked the constellation of the puzzle very much, with the long line in the middle, I tried to reuse the idea and make an easier puzzle out of it. I think the one that is in the IB now is much more suitable than the earlier one would have been.

So your feeling is correct and you are well awake!
Richard
Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-06-25 12:40 AM (#7584 - in reply to #7582) (#7584) Top


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Fred76 - 2012-06-25 12:13 AM

Haha ! you really like this configuration !

Yep! I will be honest, it is one of my favorite configurations. I used it here for the first time. Only problem with it is that as soon as it is known by the puzzlers community, the power of it is gone. So it is definitely suitable for the IB, not for the real test.
Consecutives are (next to irregulars) my favorite sudoku variant for a really loooong time, so this variant was the first one to put on my list for Copy Paste.

Edited by Richard 2012-06-25 12:41 AM
utkaarsh
Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-06-25 1:25 AM (#7585 - in reply to #7582) (#7585) Top




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Thanks Fred,
But gettin stuck in top, right box, 5nos connected L, and 8,9 deduced from box 6 are two clues not matching , would be helpful, if that box 3 placements be given for my understanding , thanks

Edited by utkaarsh 2012-06-25 1:38 AM
Richard
Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-06-25 1:56 AM (#7586 - in reply to #7584) (#7586) Top


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Richard - 2012-06-25 12:40 AM
Yep! I will be honest, it is one of my favorite configurations.


For the die hard fans of consecutives, here are a few more links:

1 2 3 4 5

But beware: most of these puzzles are too hard for a timed test! But they are fun to solve.
Para
Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-06-25 3:22 AM (#7587 - in reply to #7577) (#7587) Top




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utkaarsh - 2012-06-24 10:59 PM

Has anyone tried the consecutive from unused puzzles, not able to crack it


I haven't solved it yet, but I recognise the right top nonet from earlier consecutive puzzles Richard has made. So that is very likely a starting point.

[Edit]
Ah, I hadn't noticed there was a second page to the thread, and I see Richard has confirmed my suspicions.

Edited by Para 2012-06-25 3:24 AM
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-03 10:33 AM (#7697 - in reply to #7524) (#7697) Top


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Because of administrative constraints, this test will start 12 hours before the usual start.
The revised start time is 17:30 PM Friday India time / Noon Friday GMT.
Exact start time will be available on submission page.
Test end time does not change.


Richard
Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-04 10:07 AM (#7709 - in reply to #7562) (#7709) Top


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Richard - 2012-06-24 11:13 AM

After completing the Copy-Paste test, I had a few unused puzzles. I have posted them in the puzzle portal of Logic Masters Germany yesterday. Here are the links to the leftovers:

Arrow
Sum 100
Ascending
Consecutive
Minimax
Maximin

With exception of the Arrow sudoku, all of the puzzles above are a bit harder then the ones of the same type in the real test.

Some people asked me about the order of the puzzles; in the set of leftover-puzzles, there are other combinations than in the IB. For example: 'Minimax' has the same given digits as 'Maximin' in the leftover puzzles, but in the IB 'Minimax' has the same givens as 'Chaos Diagonal' and 'Maximin' has the same givens as 'Consecutive'.

The combination of puzzles in the real test will be the same as in the IB. They also will be in the same order as in the IB.
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Subject: RE: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-04 11:06 AM (#7711 - in reply to #7524) (#7711) Top



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About Equal Sudoku : do you have more practice materials?
I don't remember seeing this type anywhere.
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Subject: RE: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-04 11:26 AM (#7712 - in reply to #7711) (#7712) Top


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debmohanty - 2012-07-04 11:06 AM

About Equal Sudoku : do you have more practice materials?
I don't remember seeing this type anywhere.


Since this is indeed a new type (as far as I know) AND it is the puzzle with the most points, I decided to make one other practise puzzle. I published it in the puzzle portal of Logic Masters Germany. You can find it here: Equal III

Of course there are the two ohter Equal puzzles from an earlier message in this thread: In message
#7556 there is a large list of practise material where you can find under E)
7 Equal medium medium

These three puzzles should give solvers the opportunity to get used to the type.
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-06 4:11 AM (#7717 - in reply to #7524) (#7717) Top


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So will there be bonus points for people who clone/copy-paste their scores from last weekend?
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-06 4:43 AM (#7718 - in reply to #7717) (#7718) Top




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prasanna16391 - 2012-07-06 4:11 AM

So will there be bonus points for people who clone/copy-paste their scores from last weekend?


That wouldn't work, you'd create a paradox. Because if they'd get bonus points, then the scores wouldn't be equal anymore and they wouldn't be entitled to the bonus anymore, so it would have to be dropped again.
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-06 9:31 AM (#7719 - in reply to #7524) (#7719) Top


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1. Password protected pdf is uploaded. It has 7 pages. There is no cover page. Each page has two Sudokus.
2. Paper only link - http://logicmastersindia.com/M201207S/?paper=1
3. As noted earlier, this test will start 12 hours before the usual start. The submission page has the exact start and end times listed.


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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-06 11:05 AM (#7721 - in reply to #7718) (#7721) Top


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Para - 2012-07-06 4:43 AM

prasanna16391 - 2012-07-06 4:11 AM

So will there be bonus points for people who clone/copy-paste their scores from last weekend?


That wouldn't work, you'd create a paradox. Because if they'd get bonus points, then the scores wouldn't be equal anymore and they wouldn't be entitled to the bonus anymore, so it would have to be dropped again.


I thought of that a while after posting. Award the bonus points in the next month then :P

Edited by prasanna16391 2012-07-06 11:09 AM
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-06 8:57 PM (#7722 - in reply to #7524) (#7722) Top


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I really enjoyed this set. I shall name my favorites later, but all the grids had nice solving paths.

On a personal note, I think I've finally come out of my slump of making 5+ errors everytime. Luck's as always not on my side though, with printer issues and all that, but overall quite happy with my performance considering recent ones.

Thanks Richard.
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-07 12:16 PM (#7726 - in reply to #7524) (#7726) Top




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I enjoyed the puzzles !
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-07 7:58 PM (#7728 - in reply to #7726) (#7728) Top


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About partial bonus : Please note that partial bonus is not automatically computed, it needs some manual intervention. So after finishing, players may not see partial bonus being added to the score immediately, but eventually the score will be adjusted.
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-08 3:46 AM (#7732 - in reply to #7524) (#7732) Top




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Beautiful puzzles!
Richard
Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-08 10:15 AM (#7735 - in reply to #7732) (#7735) Top


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Prasanna, anurag, tamz: Thanks!
As an author it's as important that the puzzles are well appreciated as it is to see good scores!
Ours brun
Subject: RE: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-08 6:57 PM (#7748 - in reply to #7524) (#7748) Top





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Since I made less mistakes while solving than last week, I had to make a typo in the codes... A matter of equilibrium I guess.

Anyway, nice set of puzzles; some of them were even better than nice. Thank you Richard.
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-09 4:12 AM (#7753 - in reply to #7748) (#7753) Top




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I always worry with "stunt" tests that the puzzles will suffer from the extra constraint. In this case, there was no need to worry. You made a large number of very creative and challenging puzzles. Merci beaucoup!
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Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-09 4:18 AM (#7754 - in reply to #7753) (#7754) Top



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motris - 2012-07-09 4:12 AM

I always worry with "stunt" tests that the puzzles will suffer from the extra constraint. In this case, there was no need to worry. You made a large number of very creative and challenging puzzles. Merci beaucoup!


Interesting copy-paste of the message you posted last week. You are quite in the theme of the test . But I don't understand why you finish your message in french in that case .

Heel erg bedankt !
Richard
Subject: Re: Copy Paste — LMI July Sudoku Test — 7th - 9th July @ 2012-07-09 9:47 AM (#7757 - in reply to #7754) (#7757) Top


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Fred76 - 2012-07-09 4:18 AM
But I don't understand why you finish your message in french in that case .


Maybe he knows that I go to France for holiday most of the years.

Motris, Ours Brun and Fred: thanks for the compliments!
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