Hello and welcome to my Puzzle Train!

(Giveaways are active till the 17th!)

Are you ready for adventure? Mystery? Romance?

Well, I can't promise you all of the above. What I can promise is a non-linear "story", with multiple endings, a bunch of Giveaways and hopefully a headscratcher or two. Waits for applause


!!! IMPORTANT !!!

In order to get this puzzle train to work (and for me to keep my sanity) I made use of this wixsite I created.
Just replace you answer (aka "help") in the URL below.

https://zantaff.wixsite.com/sg-puzzle/help

This also means some answers can be more or less than 5 characters, whole words or entire-phrases.
How grand!!

Additional Info/Disclaimer:
Wixsite is not a URL shortener or self promotion - it's a free, personal website I manage just for additional puzzle madness. Since all links will go to the same 'sg-puzzle' site, nothing weird will show up, even if the decode is incorrect. This also allows me to better pre-plan, make more unique puzzles, as well and potentially stop some bots (I see you, Secret Sniffer). Hopefully all this effort will pay off.


No Idea exactly how this is going to play out, or what the 'difficulty' is. There's potentially some really hard puzzles. IDK - y'all bunch of smarty-pants. If nobody makes it to the end, the train shall continue on another day.


Tips:

  • Feel free to discuss puzzles and clues. But please, no spoilers!
  • Don't worry if you die! There's at least 15 Endings.
  • If your answer isn't 5 letters, try adding it to the 'sg-puzzle' URL above.
  • Letters will always be lowercase for the 'sg-puzzle' URL
  • You will NOT need to download any special software. Windows & Google have all the necessary tools to figure stuff out.
  • Confirmed all answers work in Firefox & Chrome.
  • There's at least 35 Giveaways.
  • Update: The number of exits will now be shown in each room. ├ ╞ ╠

on that note, the train will leave
nothing else here for us to perceive
whenever you feel stuck, lost or pissed
always look a bit harder, think what you could've missed
regard old decisions, give not into fear
don't let it stop you - ride on, persevere

2 years ago*

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Train?

View Results
I'm here for the 'choo
*Train whistle*
Potatoes are my #1

Bump!

2 years ago
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Bump!

2 years ago
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Sadly, I never find the muse to dig in some more. But I want to say I really like the format of the puzzle because it gives an option I always missed at the ITH's. Branching depending on your answer.

With the hint given after the second puzzle I managed to solve it. Embrassing that i needed it. Maybe will continue to look next week.

2 years ago
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Thanks so much <3

I hope you give it another shot!

2 years ago
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Bump! The Blackness!

2 years ago*
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Bumpo!

2 years ago
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Bumperino!

2 years ago
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How far have you gotten?

2 years ago
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I got 32 out of 38(?). Made it to Treadnauts, but I'm missing an exit out of Guilty Gear X2. Tried a couple of things, but no cigar. I have questions, but no answers.

2 years ago
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OH MAN. You're so close to the end.

2 years ago
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Not sure if that was a hint or not ;)

I'm just not having the necessary epiphany to break through to the last chuck of puzzles. I'll try again in a couple of days if I have the time, but I might have to settle for a 32/38 score. 84% completion rate isn't too shabby. I was really hoping to find that other Gremlins GA but alas...

Thanks for the many hours of torture... err.. I mean... fun!

2 years ago
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i got only one. and i already own it :(

2 years ago
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Yeah, no idea where to start. Only thing I got was Newman chastising me (I mean, that answer seemed waaayyy too simple, and clearly it is). But I've used what seems to be every significant word on the page from my perspective, and nothing has worked.

I'll admit that I love puzzles, but strongly dislike "figure out how to even get started" puzzles. If I grind more than 4-5 minutes trying to determine where to start, I just throw hands and move on. 😆🤣

But here's a bump, anyway. 😎

2 years ago
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Without giving it entirely away, let me say this:
The poem is the beginning of each of the puzzles.

2 years ago
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Thanks :)

2 years ago
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Bump :)

2 years ago
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Bump, stuch with Gremlins.

2 years ago
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FAQs:

Answers to some questions/comments ...

  • The Room Exits include any new page away from the room. Back buttons included.

  • It's possible for you to have 'decoded' a non-related room. The story should make (somewhat) logical sense room-to-room. If you are totally confused, go back & try again.

  • There is at least one room you must come back to. Not all the clues are on the page.

  • I am not a professional puzzle designer. Just trying my best to make a fun game :)
    That is what the HELP page is for. I don't want my silly puzzles to give anyone an aneurysm. Please feel free to reach out. I try to reply to everyone.

  • I'm not going to straight up give you the answers, either.

  • I'll make a solutions page eventually. I'll probably keep the puzzle open a few days after the giveaway has ended for any stragglers.
    It may include a flow-chart! (But only if you're on your best behavior)

  • You don't need Photoshop or any software Windows doesn't natively provide. Sometimes just pasting something in google will give you the answer. Also Zelgh's guide

If you have any other game mechanic questions, please hit 'Reply' below.

2 years ago*
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Bump, lots of fun!

2 years ago
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I've got up to the paper, not sure if I'll have time to fully solve before it finishes - but I really like the format of this puzzle! Good job

2 years ago
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Not sure how many I've gotten but it's definitely been delightful! Thanks so much for this awesome puzzle adventure!!

2 years ago
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Bump for last hour remaining.
Still stuck on "o clunk". I know what it should be but I can't get through. 🤷‍♀️

2 years ago
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https://zantaff.wixsite.com/sg-puzzle/decode

Replace decode with your answer!

2 years ago
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Since the gibs are over.
I got as far as "o clunk" -> anagram for "no luck"
I got a hint that it should be one word, so I tried noluck, unlucky, lucky, luck, etc..

2 years ago
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What does a key do?

2 years ago
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Oh noooo, I got it now. xD
Thanks for the hint :D I wish I realized I got the wrong anagram!

2 years ago*
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Great puzzle. Thanks, zantaff! I managed to get around 50% of GAs and endings. Looking forward to the hints to see what I missed!

2 years ago*
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Answer Guide posted!

2 years ago
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It's been fun! I reckon we won't see another puzzle train of this caliber anytime soon. Thanks Zantaff!

Also, now that it's over, can someone tell me the 2nd solution for Guilty Gear X2 #Reload?

I got "use-door" from the code
I'm guessing the other solution is the asnwer to Where did that fox go?

2 years ago
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Well, it's over!

Thanks to everyone that participated! I hope you had a little fun these past few days, and who knows, I may find the time to create another.

Let me know if you have any additional final thoughts, comments or suggestions!

I really appreciate the feedback :)

Don't worry, the solutions will be posted soon, so keep an eye on this thread.

P.S. I had a weird weekend, so wasn't able to reply back to everyone like I wanted. 💀

View attached image.
2 years ago*
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Thank you! Will be waiting for the next one so I can melt my brain again.

2 years ago
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Answer Guide posted!

2 years ago
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Looking forward to kicking myself over the solutions. Thank you so much!

2 years ago
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Answer Guide posted!

2 years ago
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It was really fun! Thank you.

2 years ago
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Answer Guide posted! Feel free to discuss any spoilers over there.


2 years ago
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