This puzzle combines the Mad Fold-In rule by Gnubeutel with the new Dynamic Fog mechanic. It was created for a setting challenge by palpot. See below for an example puzzle. Thanks to the testers. Hope you enjoy!
Here is an example that showcases all the rules (except fog) and most importantly the Fold-In rule. All clues act like they usually do in both grids. In the case of hitpoints, the 7 clue "hits" different cells in the two grids. The 2 cages combine into a single cage. The same is true for the white dots. Since r2c2 an r2c3 are connected via an open cage border, r2c7 and r2c8 must also be connected via an open cage border.
Solution code: Row 8 left to right (9 digits)
on 12. December 2024, 01:26 by wuc
Awesome puzzle. Love to solve more of that kind. Thx for sharing.
on 11. December 2024, 07:15 by bigmortz
Nice puzzle! I studied the example puzzle for a while to understand this interesting ruleset. Then I completed the big one in 72:33 independently before watching CTC video.
on 10. December 2024, 07:40 by LehanLehan
Congratulations on CTC feature,great puzzle, thank you very much.
on 10. December 2024, 05:16 by psninn
love it
on 10. December 2024, 05:10 by Karitsu
Absolutely loved this. Thanks for setting gdc!
on 10. December 2024, 02:55 by mayflower
Beautiful!
on 9. December 2024, 21:28 by ViKingPrime
Craziest puzzle I've seen in a long time. Well done.
on 9. December 2024, 16:56 by Gnubeutel
Thank you so much for setting this. Hitpoints work great with the ruleset. Also loved the cage logic.
on 9. December 2024, 02:32 by gdc
update visuals and example puzzle
on 8. December 2024, 23:27 by faltenin
Really fun dynamics - thanks!
on 8. December 2024, 22:11 by Guvenistan
Really cool mechanics with this Mad Fold-In rule.
on 8. December 2024, 18:49 by Klvsched
We absolutely made a mess of this, but amazing use of the fold-in!