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MCSP

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    Comment #40742195

    Now switched to "Britain + Ireland," thanks!

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    Comment #40742074

    Will look into this. Did it happen on the first page (map of Britain + Ireland)?

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    Comment #40742016

    Hmm, my guess is you're trying to use the box's borders as lines (they don't count, only the lines you draw count). Let me know if that's not the issue. Also, I'll think about ways…

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    Comment #40741987

    Switched to "Britain + Ireland"!

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    Comment #40741937

    Good catch -- I'll look into this!

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    Comment #40741728

    Very glad you enjoyed it! For the ZK example, the math behind it is this: if there are m bordering regions and I am lying, you have a 1/m chance of catching me each time. Thus afte…

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    Comment #40740801

    You're exactly right. The definition via primes ensures there is only one color consistent with each number (formally, this is called a perfectly binding commitment scheme). Also, …

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    Comment #40740762

    Thanks for the feedback! As hcs suggests, this is part of the physical post-it assumption. I'll think about ways to make it more clear -- adding an FAQ is a good idea :)

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    Comment #40740709

    Good point! I'll try to think about a better way to phrase this (happy to hear suggestions)

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    Comment #40740687

    Thanks for pointing this out! Switched to "British Isles" -- update should be percolating now

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    Comment #40740675

    Whoops! Switched to "British Isles" -- update should be percolating now

  12. story
    Show HN: I made a puzzle game that gently introduces my favorite math mysteries

    This is the first iteration of a short game I’m making that tries to interactively explain some of my favorite math questions / ideas. My goal is mostly to get the player curious a…

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    Show HN: Interactive intro to 4 color theorem, P vs NP, zero knowledge

    This is the first iteration of a short game I’m making that tries to interactively explain some of my favorite questions / ideas in math! My goal is to get the player curious about…