Starter Puzzle
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 2:58 am
I am puzzled by the starter puzzle. In the text, the pencil marks for the top row of blue boxes is provided. I do not get the same results as indicated. Hopefully someone can explain to me what I am missing.
First blue box - No problem
Second blue box - I will list pencil marks that I feel need to be there, but aren't in the example.
ok 1 7
ok ok ok
8 34 7
Comment: I don't see how r3c2 is an 8
Third blue box - I will list pencil marks that I feel need to be there, but aren't in the example.
ok ok ok
ok 2 ok
8 8 8
Comment: I presume the 8 in r3 are eliminated because of the 8 in box 2. But if that is the case, why wasn't the 8 removed from box 1, r3c2?
Anyway, hopefully someone can head me in the right direction.
Another topic: Will there be a software program released where the user can set the solving techniques (like up through x-wing) for the creation of Clueless puzzles? In other words, like can be done in the SudoCue program.
I notice that the Clueless puzzles also include the puzzle string. How are people using the puzzle strings?
Thanks to those who help me get started.
Regards,
George
First blue box - No problem
Second blue box - I will list pencil marks that I feel need to be there, but aren't in the example.
ok 1 7
ok ok ok
8 34 7
Comment: I don't see how r3c2 is an 8
Third blue box - I will list pencil marks that I feel need to be there, but aren't in the example.
ok ok ok
ok 2 ok
8 8 8
Comment: I presume the 8 in r3 are eliminated because of the 8 in box 2. But if that is the case, why wasn't the 8 removed from box 1, r3c2?
Anyway, hopefully someone can head me in the right direction.
Another topic: Will there be a software program released where the user can set the solving techniques (like up through x-wing) for the creation of Clueless puzzles? In other words, like can be done in the SudoCue program.
I notice that the Clueless puzzles also include the puzzle string. How are people using the puzzle strings?
Thanks to those who help me get started.
Regards,
George