Ouverture Facile... ou pas ?

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I just can't seem to get this one it's very frusterating and confusing!  I mean i can't find the clue.

Well, the clue's a joke, just try to guess what could represent a frie and a hamburger ;)

errr so is thinkin that it has to do with b***** n****** wrong? i've used all sorts of converters to convert it to d******/t*** and none of it seems to make sense. and the significance of the arrows leaves me confounded.

Last edited by luman (2006-12-07 11:51:20)

Citation de: lumanerrr so is thinkin that it has to do with b***** n****** wrong?

Nope, not wrong

i've used all sorts of converters to convert it to d******/t*** and none of it seems to make sense. and the significance of the arrows leaves me confounded.

Convert it the easiest way.

what, pray tell, is the easiest way? at least give me a little nudge in the right direction.

Added Wed Dec 13 01:53:29 2006 :
ooooh, that was sneaky. b***** isn't the only code you need. Still, it was hard telling the difference between the vertical frenchfry and the horizontal frenchfry.

I need help.
I know it has to do with "other numbers"
BUt i still don't get it

Where are you? If you've solved part of it, try to think of what you've found might correspond to. If you really need more, feel free to PM/e-mail me and tell me what you're stuck on and I'll try to help you along.

are you supposed to translate it to b***** n******* or m**** c*** ? and do the arrows mean up and down or what?

The only way to find out is to try. Then, if you're still stuck, come back and ask.

Have you figured out the clue yet? That's always a good place to start.

got answer for level 20 i think, though doesnt seem to want to load


is it definitely c*** btw??

Citation de: lillygot answer for level 20 i think, though doesnt seem to want to load


is it definitely c*** btw??

Remember to use the textbox provided as opposed to entering the answer directly into the URL.

I have, but it won't load! >:

So, you reckon it's cause of filters? School pc, silly rules etc.

Citation de: lillyI have, but it won't load! >:

So, you reckon it's cause of filters? School pc, silly rules etc.

PM me your answer and your thought process and I'll help you along  :)

I'm needing some help with this. I've gotten that it's b*****, and I've tried using h**, but it's giving me some strange characters that don't look like actual letters... Am I on the right track, or should I abandon the second code in search of something else?



Oh, I just got it. My computer was being silly, and I was right.

Last edited by zymish (2007-01-05 04:50:33)

Hi!

I have figured out wich way is to start, but I can't get what's the difference between horizontal and vertical fries. I also can't get what does the two arrows mean :S

I've got some numbers that I was thought that were the answer, but i can't write all digits in the textbox - so my answers must be wrong.

At last an idea that I have only about the vertical line - I should look at it at the easiest way? - (I don't wanna write it down :)) So in mathematical meaning? Help me plz :)


I got it... :D

Last edited by bichka (2007-01-05 10:54:47)

hi there

im completely stumped on this level
i know its b***** and have tried to convert it to h** and t*** but what ever comes up dosent give me anything
am i on the right track or do i need to look for something else?

any help would be appreciated
thanks

You won't need hex at all here. It's childishly simple.

Read the thread again carefully, and follow the arrows.

This level was sad and funny at the same time.  Once you know what to do (knowing the meaning of the burgers and fries), you should know that two conversions need to be made.  The first you can use websites to help you with, the second... you should just use your head.  This isn't really anything we haven't done before in the previous levels.  Then don't forget to type the answer in the provided text box, and not in the url.

is it just me, or are the numbers not long enough to be b*****? every site i've been to, each letter is like 6 numbers

i'm definitely stuck on this one

Last edited by sidewalks (2007-01-07 07:12:35)

Research what you're doing and then do it by hand.

i kno its b***** and no1 mentioned nething about m**** c*** so im stuck on the arrows and horizontal fries ne help?

This level is killing me.  I got to 20 relatively quickly, but for some reason I just cannot get this one.  I've been stuck here for almost 2 days now!  I have tried to convert b***** to text, etc, but I am just confused.  The hint "There are 10 kinds of people" just does not help me.

Maybe I just don't have the particular knowledge this level takes?

I don't remember if this one had a Google bar or not, but Google definitely helped me.

Me and my friend are huge O-F fans, and we blazed through 1-19, but 20 stumped us dead!. We know it's b*****, but we can't figure out what to do after that. People say it's two conversions but I'm just lost on what the second one is.

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I tried m**** c*** but it just came up as a bunch of letters. I think it must be the vertical/horizontal frenchfries that get me. DAMNIT!

Last edited by Mazahs (2007-01-08 20:34:39)

Mazahs, that is my dilemma too.  I just cannot figure this one out for the life of me.  Let me know if you get it (not the answer but maybe a nice hint).

Anyone else, feel free to hold my hand on this one too.

Thanks.

Horizontal frenchfries are just used as separators. For rest it's only a question of fine shape.

... Right. I don't know what the burgers and fries are supposed to represent. o.o Someone said something about conversion, but...
I tried morse code, even knowing that the horizontals were dividers, but nothing in the MC alphabet fits with what's inside those dividers. <_<
B***** doesn't seem to relate since it requires six number sequences.

Simple... Right... Unless you don't know the key factor. xP

So yeah, I'm lost. [Again.]

Citation de: Sapphire VortexSo yeah, I'm lost. [Again.]

Hint: The clue is a great place to start!

phreakymonkey: And your best friend, directly below it! ;)

definatly use google if you dont understand the clue, its pretty easy once you understand the clue.

it's not easy at all once u figure the clue cause u know it's b*****, and converting the first clue with b***** gives you nothing but numbers that are totally random.  After that though, nothing else to start.

Toma : Beware of spoilers! Some players haven't reached that step yet >:(

Added Wed Jan 10 10:46:26 2007 :
well i've reached that step, figured out the clue but where do we go from here, someone give me a hint.

I don't really know much about the topic in question. Can someone, in vague terms, just give me a little more direction? I used Google to point me on my way but I have no clue if on the right track. I'm savvy enough to make it this far but some things are just beyond my scope. I know, I know- I'm a n00b.

krazykirb: Please PM me your notes (be very detailed)

Could someone please tell me if the arrows are really relevant to solve this one cause my god! i just cant get to the answer!

Citation de: lizasandCould someone please tell me if the arrows are really relevant to solve this one cause my god! i just cant get to the answer!

You should follow them.

Last edited by aberflasm (2007-01-11 04:56:24)

Citation de: Sapphire VortexB***** doesn't seem to relate since it requires six number sequences.

sometimes they do, and sometimes they don't :)

but then what do you do the they donŽt? :(

Citation de: lizasandbut then what do you do the they donŽt? :(

Read through the forum again. this should help you: http://forum.ouverture-facile.com/viewt ... 1693#p1693 (https://web.archive.org/web/20070909135747/http://forum.ouverture-facile.com/viewtopic.php?pid=1693#p1693)

can someone help me on level 20

Citation de: tinkbs16can someone help me on level 20

Can you be more detailed please? :|

honeslt it's not even fun anymore with this one. Yes, I converted it twice getting it back to 3 letters, an for all I know, I messed that up to, but I am LOST! what do I do with the letters? they certainly aren't the answer, and the words in the url aren't the answer either. I'm horrible with codes n stuff, it's not my thing, so all things considered I got pretty far, but really? this is ridiculous, i need more help than people saying to look at the clue, because the clue has been used and now I'm stuck

kRaZyKiRb: Breathe my child! PM me your notes (be very detailed) and I'll gladly help you!  ;)

Here's my clue.  Look at where the first arrow points, and look at how many numbers you got, then see if something corresponds to them.  One more clue, look at the horizontal fries and note how many separaters there are, and look at where the arrow points.  Hope u get back this puzzle, the next one's a B too.

rodolfu: Message partly deleted. It's nice to give hints, even so you do not have to solve the riddle for the others ;)

Do I need to use some programs?

Added Sat 13 Jan 2007 10:47:50 AM CET :
I have found out, what does the clue means, but i dont how to use it; I tried to make the same, what i had done with numbers(level elements) but it didnt helped/

A program is not necessary, it can be done by hand.
if you understand the clue, then, nothing can stop you from reaching the next level ^^
oh ! and .... Swan likes giving examples sometimes .......

hmm... i got the b***** part, but decoding it seems to be a problem because all the codes are massively long... or am I just wrong altogether now?
I have utilized the clue, but now Im still kinda stuck.

TyrantLubu, i can't see what you have done to have massively long codes ......
Can you send me a PM with absolutely ALL what you've done, so i could see what is wrong :)

I'm pretty stuck as well.  I (think I) figured out the clue and am assuming that what I'm looking at is b*****.  When I try to convert, I get either get strange characters or am told that they aren't proper b***** c****.  And I still don't really understand what the arrows are pointing at.

Once you understand the arrows, it will make more sense.

Citation de: giegaOnce you understand the arrows, it will make more sense.

well, naturally :)

the arrow up is p******* to the a****** b** (right?).  I really don't see what any of the words have to do with anything.  Is whatever this is p******* me toward supposed to help me further decode? 'cause I still can't get anything out of the numbers I have.

Last edited by viker (2007-01-15 19:01:34)

Citation de: vikerthe arrow up is p******* to the a****** b** (right?).

The purpose of this game is to further expand your mind through research and trial and error!
You'll never know, unless you try!!   :)

Citation de: vikerIs whatever this is p******* me toward supposed to help me further decode?

No! :-\

I'm still completely lost on this and am no further than I was yesterday, despite personal PMs (thanks by the way).  I haven't been able to find any information regarding b***** using less than 8 n*******, even though a previous post says "sometimes they do, sometimes they don't".  I just cannot make the correlation between the n****** and the arrow, even after trying to b****  the s***** apart.

kRaZyKiRb: Sorry, but how is anyone supposed to know what you mean if you "*******" your own post??
Choose words that are not level related, unless you're going to provide us some sort of deciphering tool!  ;) The number of d***** can change dynamically, just as it does d******. Eight d***** is just a somewhat standardized form used by computers.

Citation de: vikerI just cannot make the correlation between the n****** and the arrow...

Set them aside for now and continue working with what you already know! ;)

Hey, could anyone help me with this clue? I understand the process by which you solve it, but the notation is so hard to understand? Could anyone help me understand the method?

Citation de: sammyo17Hey, could anyone help me with this clue? I understand the process by which you solve it, but the notation is so hard to understand? Could anyone help me understand the method?

There should be nothing that is hard to understand if you know the process! There's nothing to read! :)

Mmm this one is giving me lots of trouble.

I've tried was was obvious, and a little not obvious yet nothing works so far. It is definitely something obvious I am just missing.

Ok i definately know the numbers and everything, but what do you do with them!?!?
It is definately the hardest clue yet.

I agree. It is what to do after the first obvious step is completed that is throwing me off.

And I mean basic, like just after realizing what you are looking at.

Citation de: jongleurOk i definately know the numbers and everything, but what do you do with them!?!?
It is definately the hardest clue yet.

Citation de: jongleurI agree. It is what to do after the first obvious step is completed that is throwing me off. And I mean basic, like just after realizing what you are looking at.

This is where arrows come into play....
"When the sage points to the moon, the fool looks at his finger"!!

I can't type any number but 0 and 2. I can type alphabets though.
Is it only me or general restriction for this question?

Citation de: korsakoffI can't type any number but 0 and 2. I can type alphabets though.
Is it only me or general restriction for this question?

It is a restriction. Purposely done so to keep you on the right track!  ;)

For all people complaining about internet programs not working for the b***** c*** that's given: if it don't work, don't use it. There are other ways to interpret the c***, like manually. That's how I had to do it, after exhausting every site I could find :)

K i got the point that i must use b***** but i dont know how to de code it  i got two #'s from the bottom half and dont know wat the arrows mean or wat to do witht the top half can any one help me out


Edited by kRaZyKiRb. Please refrain from revealing crucial level elements. Such actions can result in getting a black sheep! Additionally, SMS style type writing and sentences full of errors that don't make sense are also not allowed!

Read me before your next post (https://web.archive.org/web/20070909081611/http://forum.ouverture-facile.com/misc.php?action=rules).

im SO lost. i've looked into the whole MC thing.. but imgetting no where.

the picture is full of burgers and fries, just ignore the fact that they're burgers and fries, ok? in terms of shape, what do they resemble?

kRaZyKiRb: better yet, the correct way of doing it is by understanding the clue!
Do some reasearch on the clue (notice the google link was provided) and you won't have to stare at those burgers and fries with total dismay! :)

dashes and dots for MC right?

Citation de: xsweetcarolinexdashes and dots for MC right?

Well, I can't say for certain but if you understand the clue, you would know your answer. ;)

I am having difficulties placing the things above the arrow (I made it different, converted the word) and I've tried wrestling with the hamburgers and fries, trying to make sense of the different pieces to the riddle. Any way you could give me a nudge towards patching the two bits of info I have together?

Citation de: ainokamiMC stands for morse code. However, I am having difficulties placing the things above the arrow (I made it different, converted the word) and I've tried wrestling with the hamburgers and fries, trying to make sense of the different pieces to the riddle. Any way you could give me a nudge towards patching the two bits of info I have together?

Well, I don't know what two pieces you have so, it's kinda hard to say exactly what to do. However, if you've made sense of the clue and what it's referring to, this would help out a lot! Feel free to PM any moderator if your question is more specific. :)

we cant tell you what code its is, but when i dont know the next step i research every possibility i can think of, when in doubt, ask google ;)

think of the clue. If I say anymore Ill give it away. :(

I need help.

I know what the clue means.

I know how, and have figured out how to "solve the code". (i can read it natively)

The problem i have, is that when reading the puzzle it doesnt make sense because it appears something is wrong.

Also, after figuring out everything i have so far, im left with:

The clue only points in the general direction of how to solve the "code".

I have no idea how to use the information the puzzle gives, to boil it down to a single word for the text-box.>:(

i've been working on this puzzle for like 2 days, and can't figure it out. I know that it's b***** but i don't konw how to do that. even after using google. anyone want to explain that for me?

PM Sent

Last edited by giega (2007-01-26 19:08:12)

Could someone possible post a link to help with conversion?  Even just a how-to? x.x

There are many conversion tools available online. If you use Windows, you can always use calculator in scientific mode.

Hi all.
Ok, i have thouroughly read this forum and i still have a lot of trouble with this level. I understand the clue and have worked out the conversion. I don't understand what i am supposed to do with it. The arrows don't point at anything in particular, and the number of fries vs. burgers doesn't seem to help much either. Anybody have any hints?

If they could point to something, what would they point to?