Dutch Differences
(Published on 17. July 2024, 02:13 by Elytron)
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Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- A yellow line is a dutch difference line. The consecutive absolute differences on the line must differ by at least 2.
For example, 231 would not be allowed on the line, as the diffences (1,2) have a difference less than 1.
Alternatively, 3156 is allowed on the line, as the differences (2,4,1) all have a difference of at least 2. - Digits separated by a V sum to 5 and digits separated by an X sum to 10.
- Not necessarily all V's and X's are given.
What is and isn't allowed on a dutch difference line:
Solution code: Row 1 from left to right (6 digits).
Comments
on 19. July 2024, 13:37 by MartinR
I concur with Blashyrkh, good to see new ideas, but it felt like too much "mental paperwork" to keep track of the differences, work out the options and translate back to the cells, and unfortunately I imagine a 9x9 with more potential differences may exaggerate that
on 19. July 2024, 11:23 by Blashyrkh
Alright so this is pretty much the first derivative of whisper lines :D
Despite the low rating I gave it a try to see how it feels. I have to say this rule is quite mind-bending, but not in a good way. Conclusions feel too case-bashy to be satisfying.
Please don't be discouraged too much, you definitely deserve a thumbs up for trying novel things :)
on 17. July 2024, 16:34 by Elytron
Added image to better see how dutch differnce lines work.
on 17. July 2024, 15:29 by Rollo
Schön verwirrend
on 17. July 2024, 04:33 by Ratzfaz
The Dutch difference rule is a absolute confuser
on 17. July 2024, 02:35 by RussKozerski
3156 has differences at least 2? Isn't the difference between 5 and 6 less than 2? Or am I confused about something?
The lines are about the differences of the differences. Meaning that if you want to asess the line with 3156 you look at the differences between the digits, which are 2,4,1 in this case and then you act like these numbers are on a normal dutch whispers line. So because 2,4,1 have always differ by at least 2, this is fine. Hope this explanation helps! -Elytron
