Petals Around the Rose

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Petals Around the Rose

Post by Metal Vendetta » Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:14 pm

http://crux.baker.edu/cdavis09/roses.html

This was posted on b3ta recently, it's either fun or frustrating depending on your point of view. Have a go, and of course if anyone knows the secret, don't post it.
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Post by Brendocon » Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:33 pm

Sorted. 8)

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Post by Tired Tracks » Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:45 pm

I don't get it. :sad: Never been too good with puzzles...
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Post by Impactor returns 2.0 » Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:15 pm

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Post by Legion » Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:17 pm

i feel dense... it me far longer to get that then it should have done... :(

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Post by Tired Tracks » Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:26 pm

Ha! I figured it out finally!
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Post by Impactor returns 2.0 » Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:28 pm

nope not for me, im just stupid.
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Post by Metal Vendetta » Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:28 pm

It took me a couple of hours...this is quite heartening though:

http://www.borrett.id.au/computing/petals-bg.htm
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Post by Impactor returns 2.0 » Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:35 pm

no i got it now - around... yes

my brain doesnt think like that tho, Iva seen puzzels like this before it can determin left and right sided thinkers
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Post by Professor Smooth » Fri Mar 11, 2005 12:32 am

I remember this from 5th grade. I never did figure out how to do it...
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Post by Pissin' Poonani » Fri Mar 11, 2005 12:56 am

I feel all special-I got it on my first try. Although knowing my luck, that means I'm stupid.
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Post by Optimus Prime Rib » Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:50 am

Finally I got it! Took me 4 freakin hours.
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Post by Eline » Fri Mar 11, 2005 8:59 am

It took me 5 seconds...

Now does that mean I'm smart or stupid? :???:

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