The message in this challenge is first ordered accordingly to a fixed number of columns and any number of rows. The message is then encrypted by permuting the rows, i.e. by repeatedly exchanging certain rows of the message.
How-To
- The CC can be started here. The goal is to find the right order of the columns by exchanging the columns using the mouse.
- Non-registered users get a new challenge each time they start the challenge, while registered get the same challenge until it is solved or deleted (see the menu on the right site here).
- Registered users can use the save- button in the challenge to save the current state and continue playing later.
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The programmers interface returns on http://www.mystery-twister.com/cc1-3/interface.php the game data in a parser friendly format. Using the call http://www.mystery-twister.com/cc1-3/interface.php?check=ABC... one can check his results.
FAQ for this CC
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What is the language of the message? |
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The message is in the same language than the rest of the sited. You can change the language of the challenge, by changing the language on the main page of the project. |
| Q: |
I can't solve the message, can I try another cipher text? |
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As a registered user, you can delete your current challenge in the menu of the game. Non-registered users get new challenges whenever they start the game. |
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What is his VITRIUM good for? |
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Used correctly this tool can give you important hints on the probability if two neighbouring columns are really neighbouring columns in the original message. |
Hint:
- A good start it to scan for often used pairs of letters such as 'th'.
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