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Post by Dred on Sept 1, 2005 8:03:41 GMT -5
SRL Brain Teasers is new competition lasting a full month. Each month there will be ten questions provided to which I’m looking for an answer. The questions will come randomly from the SRL books. All answers must be given in a single PM sent to me before the end of each month. Once you have submitted your answer, you won’t be able to modify it. Karma will be awarded based on the number of correct answers given. Ties are broken based on the date and time of the PM. The karma is awarded individually and not to a house.
Hints will NOT be provided and you are intended to complete the questions on an individual basis. Gross errors will be corrected as they are noticed.
The prizes are awarded thus:
1st place – 5 karma per correct answer 2nd place – 4 karma per correct answer 3rd place – 3 karma per correct answer 4th place – 2 karma per correct answer Everyone else who participates gets 1 karma per correct answer.
Here are the questions for the month of September. Good luck and enjoy.
1. What is the meaning of the word "Twrch"?
2. What is a gathering of Bards called?
3. Who were the inhabitants of Fierra?
4. What was the name of Quentin’s horse?
5. Explain Nettles “Plexus/Nexus” Theory.
6. Give examples of each for an extra point.
7. What relation was Morgaws to Lot?
8. What was the first dangerous situation Spence was found in on awakening?
9. Who was murdered for his treachery in leading Meldron to Domhain Dorcha?
10. What was the name of the captain who took Quentin and company to Nimrood’s isle?
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Post by Dred on Oct 5, 2005 8:34:21 GMT -5
Here are the answers to the September questions. Great job everyone.
1. What is the meaning of the word "Twrch"? - Boar
2. What is a gathering of Bards called? - Gorsedd
3. Who were the inhabitants of Fierra? - Fierri
4. What was the name of Quentin’s horse? – Balder early on but Blazer was his main horse.
5. Explain Nettles “Plexus/Nexus” Theory. - The Nexus is the connecting point between our world and the other world. The Plexus is the fabric of their interconnection. The two worlds aren't simply joined, but rather, woven together.
6. Give examples of each for an extra point. - A plexus would be like a Celtic Knot, a sunrise/sunset, or the shore of an ocean and a nexus would be like a cairn or any other point where the two worlds interconnect.
7. What relation was Morgaws to Lot? - Mother
8. What was the first dangerous situation Spence was found in on awakening? – Opening the airlock without a spacesuit.
9. Who was murdered for his treachery in leading Meldron to Domhain Dorcha? – Meldron’s bard Ruach.
10. What was the name of the captain who took Quentin and company to Nimrood’s isle? – Interpreted to be Pyg.
The following is the list of how people did:
Tegid - 9 Debinoxford - 8 DanTheMan - 5 Pink3elephant - 1 Cowgirl - 0
I'll have the next round of questions posted very soon. In addition I've decided to leave open this thread for discussion should people feel the need.
Thanks again for participating.
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Post by chrystalized on Oct 14, 2005 2:16:55 GMT -5
Just curious, are there going to be new questions or has this thread been temporarily retired?
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Post by Dred on Oct 14, 2005 8:25:17 GMT -5
There will be new questions posted but due to many unforseen issues that have arisen, this month's competition may get merged with next month. Stay tuned for additional information and sorry for the delay.
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Post by Dred on Nov 4, 2005 18:37:52 GMT -5
Here we go everyone. Sorry for the extended delay. There is a change for how this will be taking place. This competition will take place every other month.
Here are the questions. Again, send your answers to me via PM.
Good luck.
1. What is the name of the priest who gets injured and is unable to make the journey to Byzantium just prior to setting out?
2. Who did Aidan kill in Byzantium moments before meeting the basileus Leo?
3. What is the name of the master blacksmith who helps Quentin forge the Shining One?
4. Who is the priest who helps Nimrood in the kidnapping of Quentin’s son Gerin?
5. What is the name of the Templar knight who kills Duncan?
6. Who is the man who first begins to explain why Orion Treet was taken against his will?
7. Who was killed just prior to reaching dome?
8. What is the name of the location Llew founds at the lake?
9. Who attempts to take control of Albion and proclaims himself king?
10. Who is the head teacher that taught Lewis how to wield weapons?
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Post by kg00ds on Dec 20, 2005 23:00:06 GMT -5
I suppose that since this competition takes place every other month I can't try to answer the last set of ten since I just found them today in December. If I can take a stab at it please let me know.
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Post by Dred on Dec 27, 2005 16:46:23 GMT -5
I'm leaving this open until the end of December so if you still wish to give it a go, that's fine by me. The more the merrier in my mind. I'll try to have new questions posted at the beginning of January if at all possible.
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Post by kg00ds on Jan 11, 2006 16:15:29 GMT -5
So, wheres the next list and when do we find out if we got any of the questions right.
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Post by Dred on Jan 11, 2006 16:36:14 GMT -5
You best bite that tongue or you'll never find out. I've been a little busy and haven't gotten everything tallied up just yet but give me a little time and you'll have what you seek. Besides, I can't give you all easy questions.
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Post by kg00ds on Jan 11, 2006 16:39:13 GMT -5
Ok, Ok, Othay, I bitting it. sorry I just didn't know if you had noticed. won't happen again Take your time. It's cool.
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Post by Dred on Jan 11, 2006 23:35:39 GMT -5
Here are the answers to the most recent round of Brain Teasers. Thanks to everyone who participated. The next batch will be up soon.
1. What is the name of the priest who gets injured and is unable to make the journey to Byzantium just prior to setting out? - Libir
2. Who did Aidan kill in Byzantium moments before meeting the basileus Leo? – Nikos
3. What is the name of the master blacksmith who helps Quentin forge the Shining One? – Inchkeith
4. Who is the priest who helps Nimrood in the kidnapping of Quentin’s son Gerin? – Pluell
5. What is the name of the Templar knight who kills Duncan? – de Bracineaux
6. Who is the man who first begins to explain why Orion Treet was taken against his will? – Mr. Varro
7. Who was killed just prior to reaching dome? - Calin
8. What is the name of the location Llew founds at the lake? – Dinas Dwr
9. Who attempts to take control of Albion and proclaims himself king? – Meldron
10. Who is the head teacher that taught Lewis how to wield weapons? – Scatha
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Post by chrystalized on Jan 17, 2006 14:44:23 GMT -5
who won, how many points did we all get?
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Post by Dred on Jan 17, 2006 18:11:50 GMT -5
My appologies. I failed to include that. Here is the information you're curious about. I'm going to post the names in order of how they were given points. Those people with the same number of correct answers were ranked based on the date I received the PM.
Tegid 9/10 - 45 Karma Margim 9/10 - 36 Karma Chrystalized 9/10 - 27 Kar CoI 8/10 - 16 Karma Kg00ds 2/10 - 2 Karma
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Post by kg00ds on Jan 26, 2006 11:22:21 GMT -5
Alright... I'm still biting my tongue while wondering when we get to have some more fun. Oops, did that slip out I'm sorry. I'll get back to biting now.
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Post by dafyd on Jul 3, 2006 5:20:49 GMT -5
why this game stopped??
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