Sword in the Stone
(Published on 24. February 2023, 14:30 by ViKingPrime)
PUZZLE:
RULES:
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
• Kropki: White dots separate two cells containing digits of consecutive value; Black dots separate two cells where one is double the value of the other [ratio of 1:2] (not all dots are given).
MODIFIERS:
• Möbius: Each separate instance of the digit 1 may be considered as having the value of either 1 or 10 (but not both).
INTRODUCTION:
This is another iteration on the above-mentioned modifier. I'd like to begin mixing and matching different rule-sets with it but I suspect its important to explore the logic around each variant first before throwing them in the pot together. Please note that each Kropki dot is considered its own rule-set and thus any digit 1 may be simultaneously 1 and 10 in value.
I originally put the highlighting in for the thumbnail - so people would know where the title came from - however it was recommended I leave it in place. You have the choice in the links below.
I'm tentatively rating this a 1-star for difficulty given the response from "Record Highs" however please let me know if I should adjust it. Also if you liked it, I like hearing that too!
Have fun!
Solve in f-puzzles! (without the highlights)
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Solve in f-puzzles!
Solve in SudokuPad!
- "Record Highs" (Thermometer)
- "Digital Rain" (German Whisper/Thermometer)
- "Convection" (Killer/Thermometer)
- "Negentropy" (Entropy/Negentropic/Thermometer)
- "Ouroboros" (Arrow)
- "Stay On Target" (Killer)
- "...Stay On Target!" (Look-and-Say)
- "Hang Ten" (Region Sum)
- "Sword from the Stone" (Kropki)
- "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" (Between-Line)
Solution code: The digits along Row 5, read left-to-right, then the digits down Column 5, read top-to-bottom (18 total).
Comments
on 27. February 2023, 16:13 by halftime
I've solved a couple Mobius puzzles and I love how it shakes up the logic a bit. Thank you for sharing!
on 26. February 2023, 19:45 by alhobj
Very nice puzzle both visually and solving-wise.
on 26. February 2023, 11:07 by Something Wellesian
Really loving this new Mobius rule, great work.
Solved this using my standard method of making a stupid mistake somewhere, starting over, and finishing it in ten minutes.
on 25. February 2023, 16:07 by Rollo
Excellent puzzle! I started 3 times.
on 24. February 2023, 23:30 by GorgeousNicko
I agree with FreeSweeties. The tricky part is retraining one's instincts to capture all aspects of 1's reinvention. Master that and it isn't a difficult puzzle at all, though mastering it can still be a challenge and requires serious concentration. More please!
EDIT: Thank you all for the kind words. I have another puzzle with the same modifier to release in the next few days and to my mind, it's the best of the bunch. Keep an eye out! - VKP
on 24. February 2023, 23:10 by FreeSweeties
Very enjoyable puzzle, really liking the mobius series and having to rethink normal instincts.
on 24. February 2023, 22:22 by Allagem
Nice puzzle! I like the twist of the Mobius modifier :) And I think the break-in is tricky enough to warrant a 2-star rating.
"I mean, if I went 'round sayin' I was an Emperor just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away!"
EDIT: Thank you! I appreciate the input - I tried, it's too late for me to change the difficulty at this point though, I'm afraid (might have improved the experience for some if I'd set it to two-stars at the start; setting proper expectations is so important for people's enjoyment, I find) - VKP
on 24. February 2023, 15:35 by HZK
Fun puzzle，I love it.
on 24. February 2023, 15:18 by GorgeousNicko
Excalibur!
EDIT: "You can't expect to wield supreme power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!" - VKP
Try telling that to my lawyers, Sue, Dock, Coo and Sue again.
