I had the same problem too. But that wasn't a big waste of time, I enjoyed the competition anyway!akashdoulani wrote:i had the same problem while submitting. after typing my answers when i submitted , i was asked to login again. after logging in , i had to retype the answers again. moreover there was no timer , so couldnt keep the check of timing. but overall it was a good experience
Now I have noticed it too. Not very logical but clear. Will not waste time next timeronaldx wrote:I was also unclear about the rule that you needed to solve all 4 puzzles to score the 20 points in Question 1. I solved only one, as when I started I was expecting to get 5 points for each (I figured out from the solution entry that this was not the case).
I guess this is my mistake, but it was strange that there were no straight points for solving a straight sudoku - I thought this would be the point of Question 1.
Ronald
No problem. I can see this is exactly what you did, so I have swapped them round for you.tjt_1005 wrote:I saw the instruction booklet and read that points will only be awarded if all four puzzles are correct. I was really careless; I interchanged the answers of 1C and 1D.
This was, after all, our first hosted competition, expected to be a "small test run" to test our abilities and capabilities in preparation for "bigger events" in the future.
).Same problem than Stefano, Akash, etc.PuzzleScot wrote:Was this a problem with our servers, or with your own connection? Same question to zhergan.Ours brun wrote:Technology did not work perfectly for me, as I was disconnected while submitting answers
I also think you should do this ; at least the first option.PuzzleScot wrote:I think this should say '... will not be made public EXCEPT for competition results', or add a detail to the contest rules to say you agree that your real name will be published on the score table.
afcwarren - if you've got bitten by the sudoku bug again I would certainly recommend Gareth's Sudoku Xtra mag if you haven't tried it already - it contains a fabulous selection of sudoku variants including loads of samurai variations covering a wide range of difficulty levels - and if you don't want exclusively sudoku puzzles there are some Nikoli variants included as well, and a great community puzzle section with all types of puzzles from some great puzzle authors.afcwarren wrote:Many thanks to Tom for the puzzles. The ones I managed to do were fantastic. Really loved the Killer, thought that was the best from the test and possibly the most enjoyable one I've ever completed! The Sudoku Islands puzzle was also ace but a stupid transposition error on my answer cost me. Certainly given me back the bug for Sudoku - going to have to put my Nikoli books down and buy a Sudolu magazine for the first time in ages!
I think Mandy is from France... so it remains a single doubt for Warren... What for a suspense !!!PuzzleScot wrote:Anyway, I am awaiting verification of nationality from the two 'UK' participants who finished ahead of you - both of whom I suspect are not British at all.
If, as I suspect, that is the case, then you should be quite excited!
- as well as weekly variants, and a rolling competition (the krtek cup) as authored by Jan Novotny, who is one of the top Czech solvers (and this is very high praise indeed in terms of sudoku!)