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I contribute to the forums, but haven't bought a GOG I want in a while. So instead I think I'll justfy my existence here by furthering the wishlists of others. However I don't believe in just giving away. The puzzle is as usual very simple, you may have heard it before.

A man approaches a crossroads, he knows that one way will lead to his salvation, the other to his demise. There are 2 characters standing there. One says "Do not listen to him, he always lies. I always tell the truth, ask me the way", the other says "No, he always lies. I always tell the truth, ask me the way". For narrative reasons it happens that you only have time for 1 question of a single sentence.

what is your question to one of the characters to determine the way?

Prize: 1 GOG, either price. I'm hoping they've fixed the gifting system.
I would ask 1 person what the other person would give me as a reply. And then I go in the other direction.
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macuahuitlgog: I would ask 1 person what the other person would give me as a reply. And then I go in the other direction.
dammit, last time I was told I made to too hard, guess I made it too easy. PM me for your game.

It aint gonna be towers of Hanoi next. I can tell you that for free.
I would ask the second man to tell me why he thinks the first is a liar. If he sounds truthful i would go the second way, if he sounds like a liar I would go the first way.

Edit: Dammit I'm too late.
Post edited May 15, 2011 by Darkenmal
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macuahuitlgog: I would ask 1 person what the other person would give me as a reply. And then I go in the other direction.
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wpegg: dammit, last time I was told I made to too hard, guess I made it too easy.
Guess you did. Haven't we all watched The Labyrinth? ;-)
Post edited May 15, 2011 by Wishbone
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wpegg: dammit, last time I was told I made to too hard, guess I made it too easy.
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Wishbone: Guess you did. Haven't we all watched The Labyrinth? ;-)
How about this one then:

What walks on four legs in the morning,
On two legs at noon,
And upon three legs in the evening?
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Wishbone: Guess you did. Haven't we all watched The Labyrinth? ;-)
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rasufelle: How about this one then:

What walks on four legs in the morning,
On two legs at noon,
And upon three legs in the evening?
Man. No more Sphinx or Hobbit riddles. :D
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rasufelle: How about this one then:

What walks on four legs in the morning,
On two legs at noon,
And upon three legs in the evening?
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Sielle: Man. No more Sphinx or Hobbit riddles. :D
Awww, that's no fun! :(

Okay then...I am the beginning of the end, and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation, and I surround every place. What am I?
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Sielle: Man. No more Sphinx or Hobbit riddles. :D
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rasufelle: Awww, that's no fun! :(

Okay then...I am the beginning of the end, and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation, and I surround every place. What am I?
Eeeeeh... Geeeee.... Not sureeee I know this oneeeee. ;)
You are the letter E!

End, timE , spacE , Every, placE
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keeveek: You are the letter E!

End, timE , spacE , Every, placE
Oh sure, just go right out and say it. ;)

I still say "a paradox" fits the qualifications of the riddle, even if it isn't the most basic answer. :)
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Sielle: Man. No more Sphinx or Hobbit riddles. :D
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rasufelle: Awww, that's no fun! :(

Okay then...I am the beginning of the end, and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation, and I surround every place. What am I?
Death
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Sielle: Man. No more Sphinx or Hobbit riddles. :D
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rasufelle: Awww, that's no fun! :(

Okay then...I am the beginning of the end, and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation, and I surround every place. What am I?
Dark matter...?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dgmgub8mHw&feature=related
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keeveek: You are the letter E!

End, timE , spacE , Every, placE
Rubbish, the answer to this one is T. You see it's the beginning of The end, also, he's Mr T, so he is the beginning andend of time and space, creation, etc, and he has you surrounded.
Post edited May 15, 2011 by wpegg