Author Topic: Black Stories ~ Touhou Edition - Case 20: Down to the bottom of Misty Lake! (Read 70490 times)

Hououin Kyouma · « **Reply #120 on:** January 22, 2010, 02:43:41 AM »

did the man outside die by strangulation?

did the man outside die by drowning?

was the man outside a criminal?

is this the present?

was the man outside wanting for help but the man inside couldn't help him?

was the man inside in a lighthouse?

was the man outside ON A BOAT?

Fightest · « **Reply #121 on:** January 22, 2010, 07:20:38 AM »

> Did the man outside die from a single, specific cause?

Dead Princess Sakana · « **Reply #122 on:** January 22, 2010, 07:26:04 AM »

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He was working at a zoo, and tending to the boa constrictor. When he came into work one day he found someone in the pen, suffocated by the snake.

Unfortunately NO

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Was anyone else involved in the death of the man outside?

NO. It is, however, possible that there were other victims from the same incident the man outside died from.

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did the man outside die by strangulation?

NO

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did the man outside die by drowning?

YES. Drowning is one of the ways he might have died.

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was the man outside a criminal?

NO

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is this the present?

YES

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was the man outside wanting for help but the man inside couldn't help him?

NO. He did not know whether there was anyone near that could help him even if he had wanted help.

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was the man inside in a lighthouse?

YES

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was the man outside ON A BOAT?

YES

The truth is now almost in your grasp. Take the last steps, and shine light onto this mystery, my dear players.

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> Did the man outside die from a single, specific cause?

NO, if you mean a cause of death, because there were several ways he could have died. He did die from a single, specific incident, which allowed for several causes of death. The most reasonable causes of death you may assume are drowning and physical harm.

Fightest · « **Reply #123 on:** January 22, 2010, 07:31:14 AM »

DERP! I think this is it. DJ BATTLE BATTLER, sorry for stealing your thunder if this is indeed it - you were clearly onto it, if not, then don't mind me. :V

The man was on the top floor of a lighthouse in the morning when he came up to turn it off. Finding it already turned off, or, specifically, not turned on in the first place, he looked outside in a panic and saw a wrecked boat. Hilarity ensued.

Dead Princess Sakana · « **Reply #124 on:** January 22, 2010, 07:50:03 AM »

CASE SOLVED!
Enough details have been uncovered and brought into connection to declare this case as solved. Please wait a bit for post-game summary.

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The man was on the top floor of a lighthouse in the morning when he came up to turn it off. Finding it already turned off, or, specifically, not turned on in the first place, he looked outside in a panic and saw a wrecked boat. Hilarity ensued.

YES

The man was a lighthouse keeper.
Everyday, he would turn on the lighthouse's lights and then go to bed for the night.
One day, however, he forgot to turn the lights on.
That night, a small boat crashed onto the cliffs near the lighthouse, killing the people that rode it.
When the man woke up the next morning and climbed onto the lighthouse, he happened to watch through a window onto the shore.
There he saw the remains of the boat and the corpse of a person that had died in the accident.
That moment he realized his mistake and killed himself out of grief and guilt.

I knew I could expect a lot of you, my dear players.
It might have been a rough start, but you have stood up to the challenge and mastered it.
I especially want to congratulate Sir Fightest and Sir Battler for their hard work, but your victory was, of course, thanks to the combined efforts of all those that played, no matter how few they may have asked.

This first game was meant to show you several of the basics of these riddles.
When there is a man, question the specifics of the man.
When there is a house, question the specifics of the house.
When there is a death, question the specifics of the death.
Also: Ask every question on your mind, no matter how ridiculous it may sound. Even if it is answered with NO, it may give another player a vital idea.
I myself have played cases that have been literally solved in a matter of seconds just because someone asked an absolutely ridiculous question and was indeed right.

But most important is of course:
Have fun and enjoy the thrill of hunting a truth concealed in mysteries.

Of course I hope that solving this riddle was as much fun for you as it was for me to watch you solve it.
As I said, I still have a lot more riddles for you to solve, and I suppose we shall swiftly move on to the next one.
Therefore, I shall prepare a new riddle for tonight.
Until then, feel free to have a tea or discuss the riddle you just solved, I shall call you when the new game is prepared.

Jana · « **Reply #125 on:** January 22, 2010, 08:17:32 AM »

Good show, Fightest and Battler. I'll be looking forward to the next riddle as well~

* Jana sips from a teacup.

Seian Verian · « **Reply #126 on:** January 22, 2010, 08:20:41 AM »

I fail, I contributed almost nothing to this <_<;

* ShiningDrake goes back to corner of fail

Fightest · « **Reply #127 on:** January 22, 2010, 08:30:39 AM »

I do say, a smashing performance from you, my dear chaps. Nothing stirs the old noggin like a good caper. Do keep at it, what, what!

Pesco · « **Reply #128 on:** January 22, 2010, 09:33:20 AM »

Just a suggestion: Keep a record of the riddles in the OP and link the post discussing the solution.

Dead Princess Sakana · « **Reply #129 on:** January 22, 2010, 10:07:55 AM »

Quote from: Inaba Tewi on January 22, 2010, 09:33:20 AM

Just a suggestion: Keep a record of the riddles in the OP and link the post discussing the solution.

I had planned to always link to the current riddle in the OP anyway, but adding a link to the solution as well is a good idea. Thanks, Pesco.

Edit: Done. 'Detective's Record' has been added to the OP.

FinnKaenbyou · « **Reply #130 on:** January 22, 2010, 10:22:33 AM »

*shakes fist* Curse you, detectives! The renown and fame for solving this case was going to be MINE! MIIIIIIINE
Well done to both of you. As soon as I saw the lighthouse question I thought 'ohhh crap, this is it'. Nice work.

Dead Princess Sakana · « **Reply #131 on:** January 22, 2010, 10:41:28 AM »

Quote from: Roukanken on January 22, 2010, 10:22:33 AM

*shakes fist* Curse you, detectives! The renown and fame for solving this case was going to be MINE! MIIIIIIINE
Well done to both of you. As soon as I saw the lighthouse question I thought 'ohhh crap, this is it'. Nice work.

As I said, one little detail can solve a case, and here it was the lighthouse that made most things clear. At that point it was only a question of who would be online first to post the conclusion.

Pesco · « **Reply #132 on:** January 22, 2010, 12:05:58 PM »

I've got this game under co-operatives. Everyone adds a little to finding the solution.

Spidere · « **Reply #133 on:** January 22, 2010, 01:18:53 PM »

"wakes up"
Oh shit....It was solved?
I knew I shouldn't have played all that fable....

I'll have some tea now, I guess.

Hououin Kyouma · « **Reply #134 on:** January 22, 2010, 01:45:43 PM »

So this level of reasoning was possible for Furudo Erika :V

Spidere · « **Reply #135 on:** January 22, 2010, 02:02:33 PM »

Looks like another case solved by Inspector Gadget!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-JHfXVlkik

Dead Princess Sakana · « **Reply #136 on:** January 22, 2010, 03:03:05 PM »

Quote from: Inaba Tewi on January 22, 2010, 12:05:58 PM

I've got this game under co-operatives. Everyone adds a little to finding the solution.

Yay, I contributed to UGW's archive. Awesome

Yes, cooperative seems to be the fitting category.

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #137 on:** January 22, 2010, 03:05:49 PM »

When can we expect a new one?

Dead Princess Sakana · « **Reply #138 on:** January 22, 2010, 03:14:12 PM »

Quote from: VIC'N'SLAP on January 22, 2010, 03:05:49 PM

When can we expect a new one?

I'm meeting with friends in 3 hours. Since I have decided what the next riddle will be, I'll reveal it before I leave.

Dead Princess Sakana · « **Reply #139 on:** January 22, 2010, 04:43:45 PM »

Alright, Ladies and Gentlemen.
I shall hereby end the break I have granted you.
Gather around for the next round of our game, and prove to me once more that you deserve to be called detectives.
I hope you have cleared your minds in preparation for what is to come.
The riddle I present you next is one my humble self personally likes a lot.
I dare not say whether it is harder or easier than the first one, but I would certainly declare it to be more interesting.
Well then, here is the next case, the next mystery that waits for you to unveil it.
Let the game begin once more.

Second Case: Dead in the Desert
A naked dead man lies in a desert.
He holds a burnt match in his hand.

OkashiiKisei · « **Reply #140 on:** January 22, 2010, 04:49:49 PM »

Does the man have burn wounds?

Pesco · « **Reply #141 on:** January 22, 2010, 04:52:02 PM »

Is the man in a closed, sealed ~~and adiabatic~~ system at equilibrium?

Are his clothes burnt?

Are there any other flammables around him besides the match?

Is the match used 'up completely' burnt?

Dead Princess Sakana · « **Reply #142 on:** January 22, 2010, 05:18:39 PM »

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Does the man have burn wounds?

NO

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Is the man in a closed, sealed and adiabatic system at equilibrium?

Unless it is meant humorous, I fear I do not understand this question, Sir Pesco. May I ask for you to elaborate?

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Are his clothes burnt?

NO

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Are there any other flammables around him besides the match?

NO

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Is the match used 'up completely' burnt?

IRRELEVANT. It is only of importance that it is burnt at all.

Pesco · « **Reply #143 on:** January 22, 2010, 05:23:04 PM »

Closed - fully enclosed area with restricted access

Sealed - What had been enclosed can not leave and what is outside can not enter.

~~Adiabatic - No heat can enter or leave the system~~

Equilibrium - Once the man died, no other changes occurred.

Spidere · « **Reply #144 on:** January 22, 2010, 06:45:31 PM »

This ons easy peasy. Was he in an aircraft of sorts at one point, like a helicopter or hot air balloon?

Did the man fall a great distance?

EDIT: If both questions are true, then I know the answer, but I'll hold for now. After work, I shall reveal the truth! (If both questions are right.)

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #145 on:** January 22, 2010, 06:50:52 PM »

You know what's sad? The fact that I HEARD the first case before and forgot it

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Ah well, Thundr's question makes this one feel familiar as well...but I don't quite have the solution.

I don't think I can add anything yet.

OkashiiKisei · « **Reply #146 on:** January 22, 2010, 07:06:42 PM »

Are there visible wounds on the person? (slashes, gaping wounds, etc.)

Fightest · « **Reply #147 on:** January 22, 2010, 07:37:45 PM »

The reason the man is naked is because he stripped himself after setting himself on fire, directly or indirectly - is this true?

Pesco · « **Reply #148 on:** January 22, 2010, 07:44:05 PM »

Did the man get to his current location with no external assistance that he could not control?

FinnKaenbyou · « **Reply #149 on:** January 22, 2010, 07:46:19 PM »

*hair swish*

Maybe I'm being ambitious with this one, but I'm willing to challenge the definition of 'desert'. This is one I recall always hearing from my father - a desert is just a term for a place where there's no rain.

Hence, did the man freeze to death?

(The only problem I have here is why he'd be naked...)