Riddles

[vexx32]

Well, if you need a hand, Starwhip, I can probably help, too.

[Xannari Ferrows]

[Am I allowed to post side notes here?] It has no relevance to the thread, but I wanted to say that me and Mariyate are going to duel in Zelda II later on today. I had her edit the ROM accordingly to do that...

There's no doubt it will be entertaining, and I'm wandering if anyone here will want us to make a recording of that because there is no doubt it will be absolutely awesome.

[stijnovic]

Hi, I'm new in this thread, can I still propose an answer to the very first riddle? (yes, I found the "real" answer on page 5, I just think my answer could be equally valid)

I think it should be the circular pieces of paper that are cut out by a hole punch like they use in offices.

[cantab]

Well, if you need a hand, Starwhip, I can probably help, too.

That will just make the thread all Vexx riddles. Your help with B747's clearly showed - it read like one of yours.

[Starwhip]

Ah, yes, here we are:

Snow-white smear on the blackest cloth,

Crawling along with the speed of a sloth,

Soon enough it will fade to naught,

And return again, as it is caught.

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Hi, I'm new in this thread, can I still propose an answer to the very first riddle? (yes, I found the "real" answer on page 5, I just think my answer could be equally valid)

I think it should be the circular pieces of paper that are cut out by a hole punch like they use in offices.

I'm not qualified for confirming that, but

A) That riddle is OLD. As in 2013. (I had just joined the forum back then)

To me, it doesn't fit all the lines.

You can go ahead and answer mine, though!

[Norpo]

A plane on a runway?

Snow white smear on the blackest cloth: The smear would be a plane, the cloth the black tarmac perhaps?

Crawling along at the speed of a sloth (If you look reallllly high up then it's tiny)

[cantab]

Nice guess Norpo.

I'm going to go with a glacier.

[Xannari Ferrows]

Perhaps, the moon? (I think that to. It makes sense)

Edited February 5, 2015 by Xannari Ferrows

[B787_300]

no I think it is more literal

a spill of ice/icecream

[Janos1986]

A comet maybe?

Either that or the Moon.

[stijnovic]

Okay then Starwhip, my guess would be... a comet?

Ninja'd!

Okay, then ice cream spilled on my black shirt?

Edited February 5, 2015 by stijnovic

[B787_300]

stijnovic, I got ice cream before you... so try again?

Also could it be writing?

[stijnovic]

Damn, yes I was also thinking about a blackboard, but ruled it out.

...Or what about a person's first white hair (the rest is still black), being cut off?

[cantab]

How about chalk on a blackboard? (But I think Moon is right anyway).

[stijnovic]

A ship/ferry at sea? A snowy mountain peek?

[Starwhip]

A comet maybe?

Bingo. Your move, sir.

EDIT:

Wow, a lot of these answers apply to this riddle, too. I need to make sure that it is less vague next time.

Edited February 5, 2015 by Starwhip

[vexx32]

Hi, I'm new in this thread, can I still propose an answer to the very first riddle? (yes, I found the "real" answer on page 5, I just think my answer could be equally valid)

I think it should be the circular pieces of paper that are cut out by a hole punch like they use in offices.

A lot of my wording in that one refers to things being shattered, which doesn't really fit with a material like paper. Otherwise, I will admit it does fit rather well... save for that little, rather important, detail.

Bingo. Your move, sir.

EDIT:

Wow, a lot of these answers apply to this riddle, too. I need to make sure that it is less vague next time.

Dangit, I've missed out again.

[Janos1986]

I do not have a riddle ATM, plus I suck at basic poetry, so I'll pass.

[vexx32]

You may regret that...

Countless millions of forms and shapes,

With none more likely than all the rest.

One lone form down your collar drapes,

And this one form is the demanded best.

Three ends, two ends, five ends, white ends;

The many-headed hydras were almost my kin,

But sever one of my heads, or my hands,

And that treasured pouch is unburdened in sin.

Shadows and lights race all along these pipes,

Too fast to watch, too fast to ever slow,

Yet at my mouth they'll voice their gripes;

Lost, forlorn, joyous, raucous, to and fro.

What am I?

N.B.: This was written in something of a rush, so let me know if anything needs fixing up. I might have to make a tweak or two, but this should more or less be the final form of the riddle, unless I need to add a verse later.

Edited February 6, 2015 by vexx32

[r4pt0r]

Dangit, I've missed out again.

YAY!

I do not have a riddle ATM, plus I suck at basic poetry, so I'll pass.

WAIT WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!

You may regret that...

ARGGG NOOOOOO!!!!!!

Diamonds?

[vexx32]

I must say, that reaction is immensely amusing.

Nope.

Countless millions of forms and shapes,

With none more likely than all the rest.

One lone form down your collar drapes,

And this one form is the demanded best.

Three ends, two ends, five ends, white ends;

The many-headed hydras were almost my kin,

But sever one of my heads, or my hands,

And that treasured pouch is unburdened in sin.

Shadows and lights race all along these pipes,

Too fast to watch, too fast to ever slow,

Yet at my mouth they'll voice their gripes;

Lost, forlorn, joyous, raucous, to and fro.

What am I?

Edited February 6, 2015 by vexx32

[Xannari Ferrows]

I'm thinking something like a Tie or a Necklace. (Hmm... I thought of that myself, but it doesn't have relevance to the last verse) I was thinking that to, but I guess I just wanted to see if they're right.

Well lets see. It's something you can wear, something popular, something among many others like it, they're all unique.

Something with multiple ends, something with a head and hands, they all balance one another.

Something reflective, something with a "mouth", lost, hopeless/abandoned, happy, loud, back and forth.

This seems a bit contradictory. The only thing I can think of is a Ring, but hey. I'll stretch that brain a little more.

[r4pt0r]

Perhaps military awards? Like these?

otherwise here is my analysis:

Countless millions of forms and shapes, There are a lot of different kinds

With none more likely than all the rest. basically the same as above^

One lone form down your collar drapes, Its worn on the collar or neck or upper torso

And this one form is the demanded best. This particular one wanted most

Three ends, two ends, five ends, white ends; Different shapes, colors

The many-headed hydras were almost my kin,

But sever one of my heads, or my hands,

And that treasured pouch is unburdened in sin.

Shadows and lights race all along these pipes, I think these relate to facets on a gem stone

Too fast to watch, too fast to ever slow, Same^

Yet at my mouth they'll voice their gripes;

Lost, forlorn, joyous, raucous, to and fro.

[vexx32]

Nope. "Countless millions" in this case, is not an exaggeration.

Your interpretation of the second half of the first verse is more or less correct, but that's about it.

Xannari: Not a ring, tie, or necklace... though that last one bears some similarities...

Edited February 6, 2015 by vexx32

[Xannari Ferrows]

EDIT: It hit me like a wall. Everything here is in the wrong direction. Nothing to see here.

Edited February 6, 2015 by Xannari Ferrows