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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3842
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 6:30 pm:   

Let's try and please everyone by posting problem games in separate threads. Post as many Bastion deals as you want in this one.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 105
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 12:11 pm:   

I've got 47 winning numbers for Bastion if anyone is interested. I can't upload the solutions because my computer lacks the paint program, but I could probably give some hints. But once you know they're winnable, they're usually pretty easy to solve.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3865
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 2:05 pm:   

Kathy,you don't need "Paint" to upload solutions. The PGS software does it for you in a straightforward manner. (Paint is used for uploading screenshots). Check back here later and I'll leave instructions. Expecting a joiner any minute now so it may be quite late before I get time.

Kathy Quade "Master Solitaire Player". Yeah!
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1377
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 3:22 pm:   

I hope you get re-joined soon.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1379
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 3:39 pm:   

Kathy. Just go to the top left of the screen where you are playing the hand. You will see the name "Game". Click on that. It will lead you to another page that has in the list of things "
Save As". Click on that. Then another screen will come up. In a little box at the bottom will be the number of the hand you are playing. As we have said before. Just add a notation after the game number. I usually just put a 1 then 2 and so on. Or. Hint1 Hint2. You can also wait until you get almost to the end of the hand and save there. If you solve it. You will have to go back and start all over with the hand. Richard will add some more info when he gets himself back together.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3869
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 5:46 pm:   

I think you already know how to Save a game but here is a recap. Opening a saved game is practically identical. From there it is simple to upload to the forum.






Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3873
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 6:49 am:   

There is a bug in Bastion. I'm not going to tell you what it is meantime. It should be fixed in the 12.3 version which Gregg says will be released fairly soon.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 362
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 7:57 am:   

Richard, did Gregg know, so that he can look if the bug is also in the Mac-Edition?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 112
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 10:27 am:   

Richard, I've been trying to improve my stats in Bastion, but seem to be getting nowhere. Should I wait until the bug is fixed or just keep on trying? Just would like your opinion. I have won quite a lot, but my score always seems to stay within the same range.
Gregg Seelhoff (Seelhoff)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Seelhoff

Post Number: 430
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 10:55 am:   

>Richard, did Gregg know, so that he can look if the bug is also in the Mac-Edition?

The problem is a bug in only PGS [Windows]; it does not affect PGSME (and Bastion is not in any of the other games).
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3875
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 11:14 am:   

With most bugs Kathy it makes it easier to win games. There would be no better time to improve your Bastion stats. My revelation will result in some deals being more difficult to win.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 364
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 1:20 pm:   

Glad to hear, Gregg. :-)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 116
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 1:50 pm:   

This is an attempt to upload Bastion #2084488063.


This is what I got. What did I do wrong? There was no copy function after I opened the game and so I just saved it to the desktop. When I uploaded it, I got the above message "pop...."
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 117
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 1:56 pm:   

I've got Windows XP. Does that make a difference in how I upload a game?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 366
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 2:21 pm:   

No, Kathy, it does not matter if you have Vista or XP.
Click Save as.
Type a name you can remember and which is for the game number you mean.
For example Bastion_2084488063_Kathy.pgs (I don't remember, if you need .pgs).
Remember, where you have saved the game. There is normally a Goodsol folder somewhere on your PC, where your games are automatically saved. Best way is to save it on the desktop.
After that click on Upload Attachment, browse for the saved game which should be there, where you have saved it (the Desktop), than click upload.
That should normally work. With my XP on my PC in work i never have had problems. Just try it once more. I think you just loaded the wrong file up. I think you choosed the program instead of the game you wanted.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 118
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 3:04 pm:   

application/octet-stream
Bastion_2084488063_Kathy.pgs (1.4 k)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 119
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 3:05 pm:   

I think I got it Richard. Can you try it for me? I'm afraid to in case I didn't do it right.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3886
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 1:43 am:   

COOKING BY GAS KATHY!! Well done!
You will never screw anything up by experimenting with solutions. They will either work or they won't.
If you right click on your solution (above) you will get a menu. Pick the one that says "Copy shortcut". STAY ONLINE. Now open up Bastion. Go to top left of the screen and click on "Game". On the drop down menu select "Open game" . Now paste the shortcut into the long box that says "File name". Wait for a minute or so and you will then see your solution evolving in front of you.
Don't be scared to try. Nothing sinister will happen.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 127
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 12:46 pm:   

Need help with Bastion #824969156. I don't think it's winnable, but I've been wrong before.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 379
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 1:10 pm:   

Kathy, it is winnable. As you know, i don`t can post a solution. When you want some hints for the beginning, then let me know it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3893
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 1:15 pm:   

Alternatively.....
application/octet-stream
Bastion_824969156_Nice.pgs (1.1 k)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 128
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 1:46 pm:   

Thanks Richard. I think I'd like hints from now on. I'll remind you because I know you're busy. I think that's the way I'll go on all my questions. It's much more challenging, and like in the past, sometimes, the answer comes a day later.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3896
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 3:24 pm:   

Hints are fine with me Kathy. I save all your games anyway so it's very little extra "work".
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 131
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 4:26 am:   

Bastion #824969158. Looks unwinnable to me.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3900
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 7:11 am:   

I've not had much time to spend on it but I'm pretty sure it's unwinnable. Will have another go later.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 384
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 11:22 am:   

Hi Kathy, Bastion #824969158 is unwinnable. Maximum score 1.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 138
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 12:49 am:   

Bastion #9. I think it's unwinnable. I can only get a score of 1.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 388
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 1:28 am:   

Yep. The next 6 are winnable, for Bastion #13 i need a little longer than normal.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 389
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 2:03 am:   

Kathy, 23 out of 27 are winnable. Got stock with Bastion #28. I would say, it is unwinnable, but missing always just 1 move, i am not (100%) sure. What do the others mean? I could score so long 6.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3922
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 5:02 pm:   

Oops!
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 145
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 5:24 pm:   

I've given up on Bastion. I can't get anywhere. I'll win 4 or 5 games in a row and then lose 1, and my stats fall, and I'll win another 4 or 5, lose 1, and they fall again. Too frustrating. Besides, although you need some skill, if your cards aren't in the right place, you can't win.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3925
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 5:39 pm:   

It is all too easy to forget that you can build up and down. We are so used to building down that in some situations we do so without thinking. Moving a six from one column onto a seven in another column may not be as good as moving the seven onto the six. I quite like Bastion. At least all your cards are visible. "All" you have to do is rearrange them into the correct order.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 408
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 1:37 am:   

I like Bastion, too, same reasons. I doubted a little, if #28 is really unwinnable, but it seems as mostly, one important move i did not see. Let you know Richard, when i got it.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 409
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 1:46 am:   

Hi Richard, i played #28 also in the trial version (already last week). I got stock the same as yesterday at home. BUT, watching the situation, it took me 2 seconds to clear the problem. Maybe the English discussion have weekend my mind. ;-)
BTW, i have won the last two days another 10 games.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 410
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 3:41 am:   

Hi, please check, if it is a bug.



Open it. I have all cells filled, just the last pile is empty. The rules say, that in this case only one card should be moved. I accidentally clicken on the QH (with the KH) and both cards moved to the empty pile. I tried it with another pair of cards (some spades), and they also moved. What do you think?
application/octet-stream
Bastion_12_bug.pgs (0.6 k)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 412
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 5:09 am:   

I could do it again in another Bastion game. I think, it is in every game.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3928
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 10:24 am:   

I reported a bug in Bastion a few days ago Markus. They are going to fix it. Bug hunting is fun isn't it? Some of the bugs may be almost as old as Mike!
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 413
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 11:43 am:   

You are right. It's a little bit fun hunting bugs.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 414
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 1:01 pm:   

Richard, what do you think about Bastion #36?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3930
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 1:08 pm:   

Winnable Markus.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 415
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 1:50 pm:   

Of course. I didn't see, that i can take the 8H down and after that on the 7H. So obvious, but ... (grrrrr......)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 416
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 2:08 pm:   

Here are my 6 unwinnable ones:
#9 (1), #18 (1), #24 (3), #27 (2), #32 (0), #38 (1)
I am quiet sure, you agree.
I am fighting with #40. Interesting one.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3932
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 3:01 pm:   

I think they are all unwinnable Markus. (Including #40).
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 420
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 3:25 pm:   

You also couldn't find a way to sort the cards in a winnable way with #40. It is strange, because you can do a lot.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3935
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 3:49 pm:   

Yes, it is a strange one. It looks like is should be winnable but all my best efforts have failed. Glad you agree.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 421
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 1:34 am:   

Richard, i am not in the position to criticize your English but read yourself:
"It looks like is should be winnable but all my best efforts have failed." ;-)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3939
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 2:14 am:   

Ha! My English is better than my typing!
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 422
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 2:46 am:   

I know, i know.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 424
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 3:33 pm:   

Richard, what do you think about Bastion #47. It is winnable, but i enjoyed it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3943
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 4:28 pm:   

A good game Markus. You really need to use your brain to win it.
Gregg Seelhoff (Seelhoff)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Seelhoff

Post Number: 438
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 9:45 pm:   

>I have all cells filled, just the last pile is empty. The rules say, that in this case only one card should be moved. I accidentally clicken on the QH (with the KH) and both cards moved to the empty pile. I tried it with another pair of cards (some spades), and they also moved.

This bug (as noted) has already been reported and has been fixed for the next version, PGS 12.3, coming soon (as announced in the latest Goodsol newsletter).
Gregg Seelhoff (Seelhoff)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Seelhoff

Post Number: 439
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 9:49 pm:   

>You are right. It's a little bit fun hunting bugs.

Keep your eyes open for a call for beta testers for PGSME 2.20; you could be very helpful in making the next 100 games, plus a couple of new features, as solid as possible. (Besides, being a beta tester would give you early access to Pitchfork on the Mac. :-))
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 425
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 1:53 am:   

Ok Gregg, i will keep my eyes open.
And when again something strange occures (?), i will inform you immediatly.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 426
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 1:58 am:   

BTW, Gregg, maybe in Bastion PGSME is a small bug. I have had one empty reserve pile and i wanted to put a Queen and a King (up in suit) to an empty pile. It doesn't work. Moving first the King to the empty reserve pile, then the Queen to the empty pile and then the King up to the Queen again, no problem.
I could move both cards together, if they are down in suit.
I will look today evening for a game with this situation and upload a file.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 428
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:01 am:   

How about Bastion #53?

Gregg, here is the upload.
application/octet-stream
bastion_50_bug.goodsol (2.8 k)

The rules say:
"Groups of cards in the tableau can only be moved as a group if there are a sufficient number of empty cells or tableau piles available to store the cards individually."
When you click for example on the QC (with the KC), they should be moved. It works, when the cards are down in suit, but it doesn't work, when they are up in suit.
Gregg Seelhoff (Seelhoff)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Seelhoff

Post Number: 442
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 9:26 pm:   

>BTW, Gregg, maybe in Bastion PGSME is a small bug. I have had one empty reserve pile and i wanted to put a Queen and a King (up in suit) to an empty pile. It doesn't work. Moving first the King to the empty reserve pile, then the Queen to the empty pile and then the King up to the Queen again, no problem.

Confirmed. Technically, the group move is just a shortcut, so the game rules are followed correctly, but the convenience feature is not working completely. I have added it to the list of corrections for the next update.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 432
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 11:07 am:   

Richard, did you try Bastion #53? Another strange one.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3965
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 11:39 am:   

I must have played it completely differently from you Markus. It gave me no problems at all.
application/octet-stream
Bastion_53_easy.pgs (0.6 k)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 433
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:20 pm:   

I don't think, i have played it differently, but after getting the 3S down, i must have been blind as a goose (?). I just didn't see which pile is the right one after that. Maybe it was the up or down in suit problem you mentioned some time above. I didn't have to tell you, that i didn't use your solution. Hope, that next time it is really a strange one.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 434
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:40 pm:   

Bastion #55 you also cannot win. But i post because of Bastion #56. A little winnable nice one. Maybe it is nice for you to. Not to hard, but ...
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3967
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 5:01 pm:   

56 was a good one Markus. Thanks. The saying is "Blind as a bat".

Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3968
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 5:17 pm:   

First it was Ken who went awol. Now it's Mike. Let's see if this shot reaches him........."Fore!".......
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1299
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 5:35 pm:   

What do you mean "absent without leave"? I've got leave. My parents told me so!
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3969
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 5:59 pm:   

I guess Mike will have a similar reason/excuse. I was just checking on your health.....given your recent age increment. 54! Phew!
(I've just sent you an email btw).
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1396
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 7:05 pm:   

What do you want! I was asleep! I have been busy trying to get our laptop working. It picked up a virus somehow. Thank you McAfee for NOT protecting it. What a pain getting it back on line. I was going to ask Gregg some questions. But I have it running now. When I wiped the hard drive clean the reload did not go right for some reason. The Olympics start in a couple of hours. I will be watching it non-stop. Unfortunatly it is already off to a bad start with the death of the Luge guy. Richard. Check the Osmosis stats in 101. KenM. Time for a bike ride?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 436
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 1:54 am:   

Richard, what's up with you?

Ok, it's just 1 point, but that could make the difference in the stats. ;-)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3970
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 3:23 am:   

I don't care about the stats Markus. The game was clearly unwinnable so in my case another point would be pointless. Isn't it amazing that that makes sense?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 437
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 4:31 am:   

I know, and you know that i know, that you know that i know, ...
When i find another nice one, i will let know you.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 439
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 5:27 am:   

How about Bastion #62? ?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3972
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 8:21 am:   


Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3973
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 8:34 am:   

Well since YOU asked on this page Mike, I'll reply on the same. I hope we don't get a telling off. Osmosis stats in 101 is the topic.......


The problem is that you are winning too many games Mike. What are you playing at? Don't dare say Osmosis or I'm going to have to poke you with a stick. You are just going to have to pull your socks up. No! Cancel that. By the looks of things you are just going to have to pull your socks DOWN!
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 440
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 9:27 am:   

Seems i didn't get my eyes open. I got it. I thought i tried every pile, but the important one i did not try. Just didn't look like there is an hole.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3974
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 9:33 am:   

Did you save it ?(Batman). It would be interesting to compare our efforts. I thought it was unwinnable too for a while.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 441
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 2:32 pm:   

I didn't save it, but i think, i can replay it with the important moves.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 442
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 2:37 pm:   

Here it is. I am not sure, if it is exactly the same, but it has been something like that. (I am sure, that it is the same, till (?) i got the second pile free (?).)
application/octet-stream
bastion_62.goodsol (1.4 k)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3976
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 2:48 pm:   

Here is mine before I open yours. (Both (?) OK).
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Bastion_62_Mark_Us_Well.pgs (1.2 k)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 3977
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Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 2:52 pm:   

I forgot I can't open your solutions Markus, and you probably can't open mine!
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 3:45 pm:   

Is Bastion a Goodsol 101 game?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 3978
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Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 4:04 pm:   

Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 444
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Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 6:45 pm:   



Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 2:51 am:   

Hi Richard, maybe those (?) pictures above are helping you to compare our solutions.
Is #70 really unwinnable?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 3979
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 4:56 am:   

Yes those pictures do help. Here is the route I took. Similar at the start. Will look at #70 now.

Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 5:11 am:   

Wakey,wakey Markus. #70 is winnable.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 6:31 am:   

Ah, you used the oportunity (?) to move a King on an Ace. I didn't use this so long. Maybe that is the trick for #70. I will try again later.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 6:35 am:   

Hi Richard, me again. I just wanted to try, if that works also in PGSME. I cannot put a King on an Ace. Did you need that in your solution for #70?
Is this a bug in PGS?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 7:40 am:   

Yes Markus, I "took the opportunity" to move a king "onto" an ace. Yes I did this in 62 and 70. I did not pay any attention abouther if i needed to do so. I saw that move and used it. Maybe there is a route where it is winnable without this trick.
There should not be any differences between PGME and PGS. I will let Gregg know about it. I can explain it to him more precisely than you despite the fact that your English is improving all the time.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 8:49 am:   

Markus, I'm not sure if you are familiar with the Solitaire term "Wrapping". When you place a king onto an ace you "wrap" it. (Pronounced rap). In some games it is possible to continue to "wrap" until you get all of the tableau cards onto one huge column.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 10:20 am:   

i know "Wrapping". It is an important thing for example in Canfield. The rules did not mention it. So i think it is a bug in PGS. Let me know, what Gregg says.
Did you try #70 without this feature (?)?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 11:13 am:   

I'll let you know what Gregg says, but the games are supposed to be identical, so I think we know the answer already.
I've tried #70 without the feature/anomaly. No success so far (not so long). It doesn't look promising.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 12:41 pm:   

Gregg says that the PGS rules will be the correct ones as they have been around for a very long time, (something like MIke).
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 2:39 pm:   

You mean, wrapping is allowed. But why isn't it standing in the rules?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 2:59 pm:   

It will say so in the rules after they fix it. There are always minor faults when new products are launched, that's one reason why they issue newer versions now and again.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 5:39 pm:   

I may be older than some things. But I am not older than dirt. Richard was lucky enough to be there in the beginning.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 6:12 pm:   

Eve was a cutie!
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 4:53 am:   

Richard, played #70 and used also the oportunity to move a King on an Ace (in PGSME so far not possible) and surprise, surprise, i could win it.
Have to wait for the next PGSME version. Gregg promised to fix this bug.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 2:18 am:   

#144. I can free a pile and get an Ace up, can score 4 points with still a pile free, but cannot win it. Is it really unwinnable?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 9:27 am:   

Come on Markus!!!! It's easy.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 10:18 am:   

Grrrrr.....

I had just to combine two of my various starting sequences and that's it.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2011 - 2:35 pm:   

How about #174. This time just 4 points so far. I would say unwinnable. (That means, that it is then mostly winnable.)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2011 - 3:12 pm:   

Unwinnable.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2011 - 3:52 pm:   

Ah, yes, those five points i had the very first attempt, but it was a dead end and after that just tried the other sequences.

Soon i have reached #200 and then i post ALL my losers, not only those i have asked. There are about 10 to 15 games i am not quite sure, if they aren't winnable.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Saturday, January 08, 2011 - 4:18 pm:   

Post them now if possible. I get bored in the evenings.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 1:12 am:   

9/1, 18/1, 24/3, 27/2, 32/0, 38/1, 40/2, 55/1, 68/1, 81/2, 83/0, 92/0, 99/2, 104/0, 126/3, 139/3, 140/2, 142/0, 148/2, 163/1, 167/2, 170/0, 172/1, 174/5
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 4:33 am:   

Thanks Markus. I'll probably have time later today.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 5:46 am:   

I managed to score one more point with two of your games apart from the one I won.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 9:27 am:   



This was one of those i doubted and it took me still some time to see the sequence.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 2:02 pm:   

One more unwinnable one: #192. And a nice little winner: #194 (but i am sure you see the important thing much faster than me, i was blind).
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 3:14 pm:   

Thanks.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 1:45 pm:   

#203. A nice winner.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Friday, January 14, 2011 - 1:59 pm:   

How about #208. 3 points so far and several times just one card from winning it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, January 14, 2011 - 2:46 pm:   

You have not won it YET I have.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Friday, January 14, 2011 - 3:23 pm:   

You are wrong. I just won it and wanted just posting this.

BTW what is the best medicine against TI fever?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, January 14, 2011 - 4:14 pm:   

A pet Yeti can help cure TI fever.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2011 - 1:37 am:   

And i thought you would say QI !!!
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 3:05 pm:   

3 bad eggs, but i hope you don't need your Yeti with #209 (4). The other two are definitely (oh yeah, i use it again) unwinnable (#212, #221).
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 - 7:01 pm:   

A Yeti free zone.
(They can't stand the smell of bad eggs).
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 3:26 pm:   

Little stinker, but winnable: #240.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 10:00 am:   


Have I introduced you to my wee pal Markus?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 1:02 pm:   

Just to make sure, that you understood my post right. I have already won it. There is a lot of confusion last here in the forum. Maybe we should change the language to Estonian.

Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 1:11 pm:   

Eesti ei ole segane?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 1:45 pm:   

I understood your post okay Markus, but it is a very serious undertaking keeping a pet Yeti.Unless they get regular exercise they tend to break wind all of the time. You wouldn't want him stinking the place out would you?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 1:52 pm:   

No, of course not. But i hope you enjoyed also the little stinker.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 1:55 pm:   

Meil on eksperdid kõike segane.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 2:57 pm:   



NB: Sinu tõlkija on palju paremaks muutunudki.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 3:22 pm:   

It did not understand "muutunudki".
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Friday, February 11, 2011 - 12:52 am:   

I thought so. Let's see, if it works with just muutunud .
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, February 11, 2011 - 5:12 am:   

Changed.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 8:18 am:   

Nice winner: #1001393497
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 2:32 pm:   

I am fighting with #260. 4 points so far, but very close to win it. Maybe one for a Yeti?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 4:28 pm:   

Worth two Yetis I think.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 1:28 am:   



A lot would give it a loss. But i am angry about myself. Normally i always control, if it is easier when you hold an Ace down and use it as a possibility for a King. This time i forgot it again. Could solve it the second try today morning (at work).
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 3:31 pm:   

The next: #263 . 6 points or 2 and a free pile.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 4:45 pm:   

Agreed.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 10:38 am:   

#265 is a nice one.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 3:11 pm:   

Richard, I though yyou were off on vacation? My surgery went well yesterday except for the fact that I somehow scratched my eye and was in a lot of pain. It's better today, but things are still blurry when I try to read. So I hope I didn't make any typos.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 4:57 pm:   

Focus Kathy. Richard is indeed on holiday. Did you forget to wear your eye patch at night?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 9:00 pm:   

I took off my eye patch on the 15th. Maybe I should have left it on longer. Things were a little blurry yesterday.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 9:02 pm:   

I guess I do need to focus. I just realized the 15th was the day after my first surgery not the recent one. My only excuse is maybe the anestheisa hasn't worn off yet.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 10:30 pm:   

Your sight should not be blurry in the eye you had fixed now. But some people take longer I guess. Have you been back to the doctor. There should be no charge as it is a normal after surgery follow up. My only problem was I could see a slight bit of scar in one corner of my eye. But that is all gone now.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2011 - 3:34 am:   

My sight is only blurry when I read and when I use the computer because the screen is bright. I somehow scratched my eye this time, but the doctor said it will heal. I think I was just "out of it". I can finally see clearly now, but it looks like old-age dementia is settling in, and I'm not even that old.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 2:21 am:   

How about Bastion #289? I can free one of the reserves, but that's it. Am very close of winning it, but no chance so far.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 4:02 am:   

Welcome back Markus. You timing is good because Liz and myself are off on holiday on Tuesday. I hope the guys keep you busy with problem games.

Your Bastion is unwinnable I think. I believe I've tried all the alternative move combinations. Getting a cell emptied has not helped at all really. Unusual. My poor old Yeti was looking forward to getting some exercise too.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 4:06 am:   

Just a short exercise. I am for some practice days in Hungary the next week.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 4:09 am:   

BTW that made a Triple of unwinnable ones in a row: #287, #288 and #289 or did i miss one? Maximum score for all three: 2 points.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 4:33 am:   

I got one for your Yeti?!?!? #294.

#296 is a nice winner. Tricky at the beginning.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 - 10:41 am:   

My Yeti had a lot of fun with #294. Getting all the cards arranged in the tableau with just one on the foundations was an interesting puzzle. (I didn't take any cards back off the foundations btw).
(Your other numbers are all unwinnable obviously).
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 10:24 am:   

What were your first 5 moves with #294?
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 12:02 pm:   

Richard is on holiday. Will return next week. Unless he has suddenly developed no taste for certain beverages.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 1:49 pm:   

Mike, i know, but i thought he is already back again.

"Unless he has suddenly developed no taste for certain beverages."

Do you think this will happen?
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 8:28 pm:   

Well, there was a miracle at Lourdes. Could there be a miracle in Scotland?
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 10:18 pm:   

Miracles do happen. The Miracle Mets. The Miracle on Ice. But I would not bet on Richard losing a taste for spirits. A note. Richard only sips in moderation.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 11:22 pm:   

So he gets only moderately schnockered?
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 1:10 am:   

As moderately schnockered as a Scotsman gets. Which is probably the passing out point for me.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 1:38 am:   

Wimp!
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 1:25 pm:   

And I wear the title proudly.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 2:07 pm:   

"Weakly Interacting Massive Particles"

You meant especially WEAKLY and MASSIVE, Mike, didn't you?

BTW, a very big particle in this case, maybe the hidden dark matter?
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 6:13 pm:   

Don't push a wimp to far.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, June 06, 2011 - 10:15 am:   

I know, it can end in a black hole.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Monday, June 06, 2011 - 4:51 pm:   

It just did.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 6:11 am:   

I am glad to be behind the accretion disc.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 1:13 am:   

Richard, just for that, that you didn't read my question above, because we have had Wimp-discussions meanwhile:

What were your first 5 moves with #294?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 3:24 am:   

I had not played #294 before just now Markus. The screenshot above is #296. Just a typing error in my post. I'd say that 3 is the maximum score for #294.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 2:42 am:   

That's why i asked. I have #294 in my stats with 3 points, and couldn't see any chance for your posted win.

#296 i have won. It took me some time (about 7 minutes), that means a nice one, but it was none for your Yeti.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 3:05 am:   

Apologies for the confusion.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 3:05 am:   

#303 is maybe one for your Yeti.

P.s.: Applied for an account, am waiting for access. How long this maybe can take?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 7:35 am:   

I applied in the evening and received my email approving me the next morning. So it doesn't take long at all.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 8:12 am:   

#303 appears to be yeti-proof Markus. Four?!?!
It's just one move away from being winnable but there does not appear to any way to make that critical move.

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