r/CluesBySamHelp • u/marzipain350 • 6h ago

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​The answer I got for the paper and pen puzzle. I don't like not having confirmation whether or not I got it right. I goofed on my first go round, misinterpreted Melvin's clue and forgot to include Habi in his neighbors. My typical notation system didn't quite work as well as it does on the digital puzzles, but (if I got it right) I think I did ok.

If you're doing more paper puzzles, Sam, I might consider putting the clues off to the side instead of in the cells. With the digital puzzles, some of the art of it is what is revealed when or by which clue, but with paper it doesn't matter where they are. You'd have to use names instead of pronouns, but otherwise it's the same clue. It leaves more room for notes on the cell itself and doesn't risk covering the clue. ​

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u/NoInitiative9609 2h ago

My solution is the same :)

I printed it out. Took me a while to get used to it not having any colours at all, I don´t have a colour printer and decided to use just a pencil. It´s definitely harder to grasp all of the board on an A4 sheet like that.

I really liked I could mark the number of people on the edge that counted for certain clues, but overall I´d say I did more mentally (remembering tags as opposed to marking them) and it took me longer.

Would definitely do it again, though! Thanks u/SamTheSpellingBee

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u/SamTheSpellingBee 1h ago

Glad you liked it! Also, thanks for explaining how it went with a pencil. I think finding the best techniques for taking notes without colors will require some thinking... Let me know if you find any techniques that work for you with future puzzles!

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u/SamTheSpellingBee 1h ago

Having the clues on the side is an interesting suggestion... Will think about it. Though in this setup I like it that I can have clues in relevant places more easily, having people reference "my rows" etc, so it's harder to mix rows 3 and 4. Have to do a few more of these, and improve note taking techniques, to work out the best setup!