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[Ralis]

The Ralis Conundrum

 

Welcome to the Ralis Conundrum!

 

Every Wednesday, at some varying point of the day, I'll be posting some sort of weekly challenge for you to figure out. Each week brings a new puzzle: it may be a math problem, a riddle or something else entirely. Whatever it may be, you'll have to use a little (or a lot of) brain power to figure it out. These puzzles may require knowledge outside of Ragnarok! Anyone is capable of finding the answer, but I cannot guarantee you will always know what to do if you have little to no understanding of Ragnarok, computers, math, science, etc.

 

The competition is open to both servers! Chaos Renewal and Classic Loki players may both enter their answers. It may help you to know, then, that the answer to each challenge will be something that can be found by players of both servers.

 

Correct answers will gain points depending on how many people get the correct answer! When you've saved up 20 points (points will be kept track in the 3rd post of each thread), you can PM me any time during the week to trade your points in for the current week's prize. You may only trade in points once a week for a single prize, so keep that in mind if you're trying to save up for a "better" prize.

 

Please keep in mind that the theme for each week is not always a factor in figuring out the puzzle. This does not mean that it will never have an impact, but rather that you should not assume that you must travel to a location or that the answer must fit the theme given in that week's conundrum.

 

Prizes are always subject to change based on Oda's discretion.

 

Please do not post or PM your answers. Use the link below the challenge to submit answers!

 

You may freely adjust your entry until each week's deadline.

 

Helpful links:

 

iRO Wiki

iRO Wiki Renewal Database

iRO Wiki Classic Database

Google

 

I don't consider search engines cheating. You will never find the answer directly, but always use your resources!

 

Please be cautious when asking questions about the puzzle of the week on the forums as they could end up being hints for others. You are always welcome to PM me with any questions you may have.

 

 

This Week's Challenge

Week 28: Diamond in the Rough [ 3/25 - 3/31 ]

 

3   4   9   3   9   6   3
1   5   5   7   4   8   2
1   6   9   8   3   0   9
2   8   3        5   1   9
5   2   4   9   4   6   9
3   6   7   8   1   9   7
2   2   8   7   3   3   5

 

What number is missing from the middle of the above sequence?

 

Click Here To Submit Your Answer

 

This week's prize:

Skull Cap [1]

 

The competition ends Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59 PM PST! Good luck!

 

Edited by Ralis, 26 March 2015 - 09:05 AM.

[Ralis]

Last Week's Challenge

Week 27: The Missing Link [ 3/18 - 3/24 ]

 

 

The answer for this week is Potato! Without the exclamation mark at the end, of course.

 

...But this is awkward. It seems that I've misplaced the link of where to go to submit the answer. I know it's in this thread somewhere... Maybe you can find it?

 

Last week's prize:

3x Battle Manual x10

 

 

 

The Solution

 

Here's the link:

 

 

Clicking on this particular Poring in the bottom banner would send you to the Survey page where you could submit your answer.

 

There were several ways to find it, including viewing the source of the page for the link itself or by increasing the size of the text / images to reveal that the banner had actually been split into three separate images.

 

There were 63 correct answers, so everyone that answered correctly earns 1 point this week!

 

[Ralis]

Scoreboard

 

These are the points players have earned so far. If you do not want your points displayed, PM me and I will keep track of them privately.

Spoiler

holycatz312 - 41 points
Kelly - 40 points
NyuX - 37 points
omniw - 33 points
Necrohealiac - 31 points
bunnywunny - 30 points
Tinatan - 30 points
riny - 28 points
Viri - 27 points
chaidao11 - 27 points
Bao11 - 26 points
Ripples - 26 points
Pred - 23 points
Manfroy - 23 points
Digs - 21 points
Clauchy - 21 points
Shomaye - 21 points
Hakkun - 20 points
1392140604170018137 - 23 points
neko1231 - 17 points
MatsuTana - 16 points
falpnro - 16 points
mic9010 - 16 points
8709131226200158117 - 15 points
sapd - 14 points
beaupoem - 14 points
Kalten - 14 points
Pika - 14 points
celestience - 13 points
akaEmily - 13 points
bbdrew - 12 points
duomaxie - 12 points
laksalot - 12 points
Ravis - 12 points
TrulyLazy - 12 points
franchu1991 - 12 points
byliew1 - 11 points
Khaioz - 11 points
MorseCoder - 11 points
Amarande - 10 points
CarrotSticks - 10 points
Inruko - 10 points
jamdonutjam - 10 points
momolyn - 10 points
BearrBearr - 9 points
Saffire - 9 points
teepomonkey - 9 points
Shippou22 - 9 points
Belld1711 - 9 points
2093130910140952117 - 9 points
arypratama - 8 points
MournHaibara - 8 points
4853121207141913140 - 8 points
Jupitel - 8 points
darkabe - 8 points
Sheeryh - 8 points
dawnte - 7 points
donJackson9999 - 7 points
harlokjai - 7 points
KamiKali - 7 points
kijanta - 7 points
Ludovicus - 7 points
Rururu - 7 points
sb120495 - 7 points
teacuplane - 7 points
tsukinomori - 7 points
asperatus - 7 points
aznspikey - 6 points
shirotea - 6 points
ayagrl - 6 points
LawrenzTyr18 - 6 points
Raspuchin - 6 points
FatDrunknSTUPlD - 6 points
bloodyrascal - 6 points
Bearr Bearr - 6 points
4592141017110213850 - 5 points
boyVboy - 5 points
Demeris - 5 points
flynight - 5 points
Leongg - 5 points
redclus - 5 points
spikexp - 5 points
Tigra - 5 points
wahyugabriel - 5 points
ExDarkrb - 5 points
Cyreina - 5 points
JuneLight006 - 5 points
HikariYari - 5 points
2979130519182407990 - 4 points
alexxfff - 4 points
Andini - 4 points
BlowInTheDark - 4 points
Bobania - 4 points
Cinquine - 4 points
Ericcc - 4 points
Exuro - 4 points
LoyalSAOSoldier - 4 points
ShadovvKing - 4 points
thegrimknight - 4 points
Pantsu - 4 points
fuyukikun - 4 points
Erydanos - 4 points
1146140805101228910 - 3 points
DizzYe - 3 points
Hellomojo - 3 points
jai07rus - 3 points
nagib - 3 points
Tukki - 3 points
Clarent - 3 points
SuperScar - 3 points
WolfTri - 3 points
xDarkie - 3 points
1610130846 - 2 points
1920141219024540253 - 2 points
9277131207032800707 - 2 points
amanodjaku - 2 points
Ambur - 2 points
AoneAzuan - 2 points
Aschenputtel - 2 points
azure02assassin - 2 points
berrynoire - 2 points
Bleh - 2 points
Chrispy - 2 points
Devilfly - 2 points
diegofiuzab - 2 points
Flandres - 2 points
Finisterra - 2 points
Fontenelle - 2 points
Greys - 2 points
Hinacle - 2 points
Horn - 2 points
isamu999 - 2 points
Jaliboy - 2 points
Jayalphy - 2 points
Jennies - 2 points
Joaco - 2 points
JustinHong - 2 points
kankoku22 - 2 points
koped - 2 points
Kreisz - 2 points
KriticalAssassin - 2 points
Kuronusu - 2 points
LinkD - 2 points
luluna2 - 2 points
Moon - 2 points
OniichanN - 2 points
OreoBoolat - 2 points
PantherVFS - 2 points
Pyroclastic - 2 points
Richi - 2 points
Sushi - 2 points
Toonzaka - 2 points
TsanySabilla7 - 2 points
Tyvaros - 2 points
WarCamel - 2 points
Wingz89 - 2 points
Xellie - 2 points
Yugacky - 2 points
Zorobin - 2 points
weiling282 - 2 points
xLuutinhx - 2 points
TwinTurbo - 2 points
tatihana00 - 2 points
Daray - 2 points
7580140717124510843 - 1 points
8887141018195649280 - 1 points
armourer84 - 1 points
AuraK - 1 points
crzybliss - 1 points
dustybutt - 1 points
ferrum126 - 1 points
Fforge - 1 points
Geochelone - 1 points
kohmizusawa3 - 1 points
Laenaya - 1 points
luanle2712 - 1 points
Ngan604 - 1 points
RaymondYapp - 1 points
sane49 - 1 points
Tkiwigi - 1 points
VanguardReagan - 1 points
zerowon - 1 points
9876131104034117927 - 1 points
3452140212150117003 - 1 points
TH3M4G0 - 1 points
shilian - 1 points
8464131223201318730 - 1 points
HeavenlyBaka - 1 points
Saralen - 1 points
Aulbath - 1 points
DamiaN468 - 1 points
Potatold - 1 points
4782131221082418730 - 1 points
AeroKrauger - 1 points
Abdee - 1 points
Vehona - 1 points
kingarthur6687 - 1 points
Nyuunyan - 1 points

 

 

This Week's Birthdays

 

Happy Birthday to the Following Players:

 

27 Dioznitsio

27 ZeroGrav007

28 Mhikeey

29 CheddarJack

31 Azyrk

31 ArcNinja

31 Tyrael

31 Sephiroth301

 

 

Archives

 

Week 27: The Missing Link [ 3/18 - 3/24 ]

Week 26: Smart Darts [ 3/4 - 3/10 ]

Week 25: Reliable Unreliability [ 2/25 - 3/3 ]

Week 24: Commonality [ 2/11 - 2/17 ]

Week 23: Word Web [ 2/4 - 2/10 ]

Week 22: Follow the Rainbow [ 1/28 - 2/3 ]

Week 21: Nine Numbers [ 1/21 - 1/27 ]

Week 20: Mystery Monster [ 1/14 - 1/20 ]

Week 19: Christmas Conundrum [ 1/7 - 1/13 ]

Week 18: The Road so Far [ 12/17 - 12/23 ]

Week 17: That's a Wrap! [ 12/10 - 12/16 ]

Week 16: Back to Basics [ 12/3 - 12/9 ]

Week 15: Primal Instinct [ 11/26 - 12/2 ]

Week 14: Missing Monster [ 11/19 - 11/25 ]

Week 13: Mountains to Molehills [ 11/12 - 11/18 ]

Week 12: Wheel Difficult [ 11/5 - 11/11 ]

Week 11: Nightmare on Elf Street [ 10/29 - 11/4 ]

Week 10: Ice Bin Challenge [ 10/22 - 10/28 ]

Week 9: Paradox [ 10/15 - 10/21 ]

Week 8: Scavenger Hunt [ 10/8 - 10/14 ]

Week 7: Pyramid Scheme [ 10/1 - 10/7 ]

Week 6: Where in the World [ 9/24 - 9/30 ]

Week 5: Trouble With Tiles [ 9/17 - 9/23 ]

Week 4: A Colorful Conundrum [ 9/10 - 9/16 ]

Week 3: Unlock the Safe [ 9/3 - 9/9 ]

Week 2: As The Kasa Flies [ 8/27 - 9/2 ]

Week 1: Mystery Picture [ 8/20 - 8/26 ]

 

Edited by Ralis, 27 March 2015 - 04:04 PM.

[asperatus]

You messed up date in description of current contest, Ralis

 

 

Skull Cap [1]

 

The competition ends Tuesday, March 24th at 11:59 PM PST! Good luck!

Eh, this one seems hard

Edited by asperatus, 26 March 2015 - 07:26 AM.

[neko1231]

hmm i dont remember the point system update stated last week. isn't it going to be no weekly price anymore? 

who's the winner last week?

[Necrohealiac]

there are no automatic prize winners anymore.  everyone who answered correctly got 1 pt last week.  I guess what we are waiting on is a proper pt conversion table (e.g. bmx3s shouldn't need as many pts to redeem vs a skull cap)

[Ralis]

You messed up date in description of current contest, Ralis

 

Eh, this one seems hard

 

Fixed, thanks!

 

Yes, no more weekly prizes unfortunately. It was just too much work for Oda and I, as well as the problem of puzzles being too easy for the prizes we were giving out.
 

Edited by Ralis, 26 March 2015 - 09:06 AM.

[bloodyrascal]

Lol. This is one is really gonna make people pull their hair.

Amazing one!

[Ralis]

It was time for a hard one... Been easy for the last few weeks. :3

[Vehona]

Four hours of brainstorming and no positive results. Now I feel stupid for thinking "ah, it should be piece of cake" when I started.

[neko1231]

so since no more weekly prize, what's the skull cap for?

[Necrohealiac]

if people want to redeem their points this week, this is the prize they would get.  Ralis would need to determine how many points it's worth though.

[Ralis]

Everything is still 20 until I talk to Oda.

[neko1231]

hmm so...how can i know how many points i have?

[Necrohealiac]

hmm so...how can i know how many points i have?

 

working on it D:

[neko1231]

working on it D:

 

thanks!

[Shippou22]

dang any hints? xD

[Necrohealiac]

thanks!

 

you have 17 pts

[rikimfrizera]

How i can know how many points i have? I aways get the same amount of points each week with the corret answer?

[KyrieDielle]

I've been staring at these numbers for the past 30 minutes. It's making me nauseous.   

[kazukimatsumoto]

What just happened?! I was trying to solve this earlier then suddenly 6 hours have past.

I missed last week's. That was an easy one. ><

[Necrohealiac]

How i can know how many points i have? I aways get the same amount of points each week with the corret answer?

 

the points awarded per week depends on the number of correct answers.  it is out of 100, so 50 correct answers = 2 pts per person.

 

the maximum you can get is 20 pts.

[Vehona]

In other words, if nothing changes, it's very likely that all winners of this week will be able to get Skull Cap (or any other week's prize)  

Edited by Vehona, 27 March 2015 - 05:52 AM.

[4782131221082418730]

I love this one lol..

[neko1231]

you have 17 pts

oh no i feel sad 

so i cant redeem this cap /sob