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Steelsheen · 11-09-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

"So there's a few things to keep in mind when solving cryptic messages, which include to pay attention to how common letters or symbols occur. One letter words. Sentence structure."

"I have books available for you to borrow on more expansive history of Cryptograms, as well as more details and hints on solving them, but for now, I have one for you."

Hadley flicked her wand as the following appeared on the board:

XOBWEIXSDZ DXS CQ AOXDWBDXP!

"Write it down in your notes as you work through solving it and let me know when you get it. A hint to get you started is that the D in the puzzle equals C."

Vickers leaned forward in his seat as the Professor launched into the discussion of these cryptograms. He began leafing through the books as the discussion continued, then looked up when the puzzle was posted on the board. He reached out for his parchment and pressed his lips together, trying to decipher the message.

SPOILER!!: Vickers' parchment

He finally leaned back in his seat and stared at his final answer. well heck he hoped that was right. Although this may work well for Muggles he couldnt push the thought out of his mind that Wizards can easily unravel this with a spell without needs for ciphers, of which Muggles are highly dependent on.

11-09-2012, 06:30 PM	#67 (permalink)
Steelsheen DMT & DIMC Antipodean Opaleye Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Geekdom of Nerdtopia Posts: 9,944 Hogwarts RPG Name: Tenacius "Ace" Salander Graduated x12 x12	catching up modem finally working Ability is nothing without Opportunity \| \| Creativity is Intelligence having FUN Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixRising "So there's a few things to keep in mind when solving cryptic messages, which include to pay attention to how common letters or symbols occur. One letter words. Sentence structure." "I have books available for you to borrow on more expansive history of Cryptograms, as well as more details and hints on solving them, but for now, I have one for you." Hadley flicked her wand as the following appeared on the board: XOBWEIXSDZ DXS CQ AOXDWBDXP! "Write it down in your notes as you work through solving it and let me know when you get it. A hint to get you started is that the D in the puzzle equals C." Vickers leaned forward in his seat as the Professor launched into the discussion of these cryptograms. He began leafing through the books as the discussion continued, then looked up when the puzzle was posted on the board. He reached out for his parchment and pressed his lips together, trying to decipher the message. SPOILER!!: Vickers' parchment D = C XOBWEIXScZ cXS CQ AOXcWBcXP! ETAOIN rule eOBWEIeScZ ceS CQ AOecWBceP! tOBWEItScZ ctS CQ AOtcWBctP! aOBWEIaScZ caS CQ AOacWBcaP! <<-- strongest possibility S possibly N aOBWEIancZ can CQ AOacWBcaP! Z possibly Y aOBWEIancy can CQ AOacWBcaP! decipher first word, use other letters to clue out other letters in the other words arithmancy can CQ AracticaP! closest possible answer arithmancy can be practical! He finally leaned back in his seat and stared at his final answer. well heck he hoped that was right. Although this may work well for Muggles he couldnt push the thought out of his mind that Wizards can easily unravel this with a spell without needs for ciphers, of which Muggles are highly dependent on. __________________ ++Tenacius ++🐦++ Salander++🐦++ Deo ++🐦++ Vickers ++🐦++ Huxley ++🐦+ Aquila++ Yeah thats what crazy is, when its broken you say theres nothing to fix++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++And you pray that everything will be okay, while you're making all the same mistakes