The FOFC Mole Official Thread - Page 19

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

I can but wouldn't that let Brian be able to track your progress and know where you are?

I don't think so. I've been vague about where I've gone some times, and lied a couple more times. You guys have been telling me which direction to go to get to him, so he's got a pretty good idea as it is, anyway. Yesterday, I did a lot of mapping of the area I've explored so far, but knowing that Brian is "7 across and 8 down" doesn't really help me if I can't fit that into my map. Also, it would really help me to know where the moleprints are -- it's easier to cut him off if I know where I'm going.

Thomkal · 09-23-2008, 09:36 AM

Okay Pass here you go.
The map we have starts at 0/0 and goes to 35/35 just so you know. So something that is 4 across if actually at cooridinate 3 if you count 0-1-2-3. I guess it would work the same way if we went 1-36 in our descriptions for you and be less confusing but wanted to go with the maps we were given

Counting down from the NW corner, you started at 22/20

The remaining moleprints are at:
6/26
23/7
31/3
30/15
27/21
24/29

I ask that my fellow spotters double check these coordinates to make sure I've got them correct.

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 09:37 AM

Is the first number down, and the second number across?

Thomkal · 09-23-2008, 09:41 AM

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 09:45 AM

Thanks! What moleprint does he seem to be heading for?

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 09:46 AM

Also, shouldn't there be 7 remaining moleprints?

Thomkal · 09-23-2008, 09:48 AM

Hard to say right now, but I'm thinking 23/7. He could double back though and head towards 6/26 again.

Thomkal · 09-23-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Also, shouldn't there be 7 remaining moleprints?

Nope Brian has picked up 2 of the starting 8 leaving us with 6

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 09:55 AM

Oh he's got 2 already? I missed that. Bitch is still mine, though.

Thomkal · 09-23-2008, 10:01 AM

you betcha!

Yep he has 2 look back at the last page with the host's posts and you will see the 2 in the green moleprints he has.

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

you betcha!

Yep he has 2 look back at the last page with the host's posts and you will see the 2 in the green moleprints he has.

Eh, I'll take your word for it. Keeping me updated on his location is probably all I need right now. It *might* help if you guys could let me know what spots he's been in, just so I know they're passable, but I doubt it will be that big of a deal -- especially if he's stayed in that northwest corner.

BrianD · 09-23-2008, 10:17 AM

So just to make sure we know where we are...the next step is for MJ4H to send us new maps, right? I don't think we are waiting on me, but I wanted to be sure.

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianD

So just to make sure we know where we are...the next step is for MJ4H to send us new maps, right? I don't think we are waiting on me, but I wanted to be sure.

Probably not -- I just sent him my turn this morning, which you probably sent yesterday.

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 10:24 AM

I mean, we're not waiting for you, I don't think. We're waiting for MJ4H.

samifan24 · 09-23-2008, 10:36 AM

Sorry, Pass, when I wrote those coordinates, I just went off the map. Both axises start with 0 so you have to take that into account.

MJ4H · 09-23-2008, 12:55 PM

Yes, waiting on me. It should be better now. Busy day at work after a very busy weekend. Won't always be this slow, I promise.

BrianD · 09-23-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ4H

Yes, waiting on me. It should be better now. Busy day at work after a very busy weekend. Won't always be this slow, I promise.

I'm OK with the pace, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't being waited on...mostly since I'm here and could fix that if necessary. No complaints here.

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 01:04 PM

No problems with pace here, either.

Can you spotters see him now?

BrianD · 09-23-2008, 01:56 PM

I've got my next move in.

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 02:23 PM

How did you know how many spaces to move?

BrianD · 09-23-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

How did you know how many spaces to move?

I'm THAT good.

Actually, I think I just re-used the previous number of moves forgetting that I had to wait for a new set. Oops.

Thomkal · 09-23-2008, 03:01 PM

cannot see Brian at the moment

MJ4H · 09-23-2008, 04:46 PM

Ugh. New turn:

Evader-3
Hunter-3

path12 · 09-23-2008, 06:37 PM

The slow pace has been good for me so far, I've been busier than normal lately. Hopefully after tomorrow things should get semi-back to normal.

MJ4H · 09-23-2008, 07:36 PM

Got 4 out of 5 confirmations to switch to emails. I went ahead and sent out the next turn via email. Hopefully before the next turn I will have 5/5. I can whip out a turn in about 1/10th of the time it took before using email, so this is groovy.

NEW TURN
Evader-3
Hunter-3

Passacaglia · 09-23-2008, 07:46 PM

All right spotters, time to come through for me again. Anyone seen him since he was at 7 across, 8 down?

samifan24 · 09-23-2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

All right spotters, time to come through for me again. Anyone seen him since he was at 7 across, 8 down?

Nope! I can't see him this turn, either.

Thomkal · 09-23-2008, 09:42 PM

I can see him 9/3 Pass. You are in a good corridor right now, just keep going west.

MJ4H · 09-24-2008, 08:16 AM

New Turn

Evader-3
Hunter-2

MJ4H · 09-24-2008, 08:24 AM

I had to switch my smtp for sending the files to gmail so don't be alarmed by the way. My school blocks most email servers so that we don't use outside mail at school and they can look through our school mail to make sure we arent doing weird stuff I guess. They dont block gmail's smtp server though for whatever reason.

BrianD · 09-24-2008, 08:36 AM

I've got my move in.

Passacaglia · 09-24-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomkal

I can see him 9/3 Pass. You are in a good corridor right now, just keep going west.

Can you be sure to let me know which one is down, and which one is across when you give me this?

MJ4H · 09-24-2008, 08:58 AM

New Turn

Evader-2
Hunter-2

path12 · 09-24-2008, 10:56 AM

I can't see him, Pass.

samifan24 · 09-24-2008, 11:24 AM

I can't see him on the latest map but I received two in my e-mail today and I could see him in the earlier one. He's moving down the far left flank down.

Thomkal · 09-24-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Can you be sure to let me know which one is down, and which one is across when you give me this?

9 down 3 across I will always do down first

Thomkal · 09-24-2008, 02:37 PM

Yep can't see him either but you are in a good spot keep going west.

BrianD · 09-24-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomkal

9 down 3 across I will always do down first

It would be better if you did across first. That is the typical Cartesian way to express coordinates...and it would help me follow along since that is how I've been recording my own moves.

Passacaglia · 09-24-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianD

It would be better if you did across first. That is the typical Cartesian way to express coordinates...and it would help me follow along since that is how I've been recording my own moves.

Awesome! Now all we need is for MJ4H to rely on Thomkal as well, then all he has to do is say they're in the same place, and it's game over!

BrianD · 09-24-2008, 03:04 PM

I'll be curious to see the movement map after this challenge (or possibly after the game) to see who is helping you and who is hindering you. I have to believe that the Mole is loving seeing me still running around since a possible exemption means no extra money in the pot...

Thomkal · 09-24-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianD

It would be better if you did across first. That is the typical Cartesian way to express coordinates...and it would help me follow along since that is how I've been recording my own moves.

well why would I want to help you for?

BrianD · 09-24-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomkal

well why would I want to help you for?

I probably should have put that end part in a smaller font. I failed subliminal messaging 101.

Thomkal · 09-24-2008, 03:41 PM

samifan24 · 09-24-2008, 04:25 PM

I don't know anything about Cartesian coordinates but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

MJ4H · 09-24-2008, 04:41 PM

New Turn
Evader-3
Hunter-4

samifan24 · 09-24-2008, 04:46 PM

Pass, I can see him again. He is located at 1 Across and 15 Down starting from 0,0 in the top left hand corner of the map. He is within six blocks of two thumbprints to the east but he has significant ground to cover to the south in order to get closer to them.

Passacaglia · 09-24-2008, 04:52 PM

Thanks, sami. Looks like I'm close to even keel with him as far as east-west goes, but I'm still north of him. Hopefully I can chase him down.

samifan24 · 09-24-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Thanks, sami. Looks like I'm close to even keel with him as far as east-west goes, but I'm still north of him. Hopefully I can chase him down.

I think you have a distinct advantage over him in that he is somewhat limited which direction he can go by his current position.

I don't think he'll go north because it would take a very long time for him to approach the remaining thumbprints to the northeast.

I don't think he'll go east because he knows you're out there somewhere, especially after your comment that you're "close to even keel with him...east-west."

I think he almost has to move southeast in order to get closer to the remaining thumbprints. He doesn't know where you are so I think you have an advantage in that you can somewhat predict his next movements based on his current position.

Passacaglia · 09-24-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samifan24

I think you have a distinct advantage over him in that he is somewhat limited which direction he can go by his current position.

I don't think he'll go north because it would take a very long time for him to approach the remaining thumbprints to the northeast.

I don't think he'll go east because he knows you're out there somewhere, especially after your comment that you're "close to even keel with him...east-west."

I think he almost has to move southeast in order to get closer to the remaining thumbprints. He doesn't know where you are so I think you have an advantage in that you can somewhat predict his next movements based on his current position.

Sorry about that, I really shouldn't reveal my location. I guess that means we know he won't go north, though.

Thomkal · 09-24-2008, 07:38 PM

Looking good Pass. Like Sami says, Brian has limited access to the rest of the maze. I would suggest you go 1 south, then west as far as you can go and south again.

09-23-2008, 10:36 AM	#915
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	Sorry, Pass, when I wrote those coordinates, I just went off the map. Both axises start with 0 so you have to take that into account. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

09-23-2008, 06:37 PM	#924
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	The slow pace has been good for me so far, I've been busier than normal lately. Hopefully after tomorrow things should get semi-back to normal. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

09-24-2008, 10:56 AM	#934
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	I can't see him, Pass. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

09-24-2008, 11:24 AM	#935
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	I can't see him on the latest map but I received two in my e-mail today and I could see him in the earlier one. He's moving down the far left flank down. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

09-24-2008, 03:41 PM	#943
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	heh

09-23-2008, 09:36 AM	#902
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Okay Pass here you go. The map we have starts at 0/0 and goes to 35/35 just so you know. So something that is 4 across if actually at cooridinate 3 if you count 0-1-2-3. I guess it would work the same way if we went 1-36 in our descriptions for you and be less confusing but wanted to go with the maps we were given Counting down from the NW corner, you started at 22/20 The remaining moleprints are at: 6/26 23/7 31/3 30/15 27/21 24/29 I ask that my fellow spotters double check these coordinates to make sure I've got them correct.

09-23-2008, 09:37 AM	#903
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Is the first number down, and the second number across?

09-23-2008, 09:41 AM	#904
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	yes

09-23-2008, 09:45 AM	#905
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Thanks! What moleprint does he seem to be heading for?

09-23-2008, 09:46 AM	#906
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Also, shouldn't there be 7 remaining moleprints?

09-23-2008, 09:48 AM	#907
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Hard to say right now, but I'm thinking 23/7. He could double back though and head towards 6/26 again.

09-23-2008, 09:55 AM	#909
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Oh he's got 2 already? I missed that. Bitch is still mine, though.

09-23-2008, 10:01 AM	#910
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	you betcha! Yep he has 2 look back at the last page with the host's posts and you will see the 2 in the green moleprints he has.

09-23-2008, 10:17 AM	#912
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	So just to make sure we know where we are...the next step is for MJ4H to send us new maps, right? I don't think we are waiting on me, but I wanted to be sure.

09-23-2008, 10:24 AM	#914
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	I mean, we're not waiting for you, I don't think. We're waiting for MJ4H.

09-23-2008, 12:55 PM	#916
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Yes, waiting on me. It should be better now. Busy day at work after a very busy weekend. Won't always be this slow, I promise.

09-23-2008, 01:04 PM	#918
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	No problems with pace here, either. Can you spotters see him now?

09-23-2008, 01:56 PM	#919
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I've got my next move in.

09-23-2008, 02:23 PM	#920
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	How did you know how many spaces to move?

09-23-2008, 03:01 PM	#922
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	cannot see Brian at the moment

09-23-2008, 04:46 PM	#923
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Ugh. New turn: Evader-3 Hunter-3

09-23-2008, 07:36 PM	#925
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Got 4 out of 5 confirmations to switch to emails. I went ahead and sent out the next turn via email. Hopefully before the next turn I will have 5/5. I can whip out a turn in about 1/10th of the time it took before using email, so this is groovy. NEW TURN Evader-3 Hunter-3

09-23-2008, 07:46 PM	#926
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	All right spotters, time to come through for me again. Anyone seen him since he was at 7 across, 8 down?

09-23-2008, 09:42 PM	#928
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	I can see him 9/3 Pass. You are in a good corridor right now, just keep going west.

09-24-2008, 08:16 AM	#929
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	New Turn Evader-3 Hunter-2

09-24-2008, 08:24 AM	#930
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	I had to switch my smtp for sending the files to gmail so don't be alarmed by the way. My school blocks most email servers so that we don't use outside mail at school and they can look through our school mail to make sure we arent doing weird stuff I guess. They dont block gmail's smtp server though for whatever reason.

09-24-2008, 08:36 AM	#931
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I've got my move in.

09-24-2008, 08:58 AM	#933
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	New Turn Evader-2 Hunter-2

09-24-2008, 02:37 PM	#937
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Yep can't see him either but you are in a good spot keep going west.

09-24-2008, 03:04 PM	#940
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I'll be curious to see the movement map after this challenge (or possibly after the game) to see who is helping you and who is hindering you. I have to believe that the Mole is loving seeing me still running around since a possible exemption means no extra money in the pot...

09-24-2008, 04:25 PM	#944
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	I don't know anything about Cartesian coordinates but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

09-24-2008, 04:41 PM	#945
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	New Turn Evader-3 Hunter-4

09-24-2008, 04:46 PM	#946
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	Pass, I can see him again. He is located at 1 Across and 15 Down starting from 0,0 in the top left hand corner of the map. He is within six blocks of two thumbprints to the east but he has significant ground to cover to the south in order to get closer to them. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

09-24-2008, 04:52 PM	#947
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Thanks, sami. Looks like I'm close to even keel with him as far as east-west goes, but I'm still north of him. Hopefully I can chase him down.

09-24-2008, 07:38 PM	#950
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Looking good Pass. Like Sami says, Brian has limited access to the rest of the maze. I would suggest you go 1 south, then west as far as you can go and south again.