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Pearls - I can't beat him!

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  1. Martin

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    #1 Martin, Jun 20, 2008
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    Dearest Martin,

    I am sorry to inform you that the game Pearls is set. Nothing you can do will make you win. I apologize on behalf of all that is good and right in the world. Unfortunately, no matter what you do, it seems impossible.

    Well... Maybe it's not. But I'm not wasting MY time.

    Sincerely,
    Seanathon​
     
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    I, too, believe that game is rigged so that the player cannot win. But feel free to prove me wrong.
     
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    if they went first, there would be a chance of winning but scince you go first....your no gonna win
     
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    the game is rigged. end of story :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: LOL.
     
    #5 Andrew, Jun 20, 2008
  6. Martin

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    I'm going to find a solution to this. I refuse to believe it's unbeatableeeeeeeeeeeee.

    *keeps going*
     
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    LOL, some people dont have time to waste, unlike martini poo :wink:.
     
    #7 Andrew, Jun 20, 2008
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    I would take that comment seriously if you hadn't spent time this week moaning about how you were waiting for some guy to phone you up for sex. :lol:

    Oopsie. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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    I played once and his laugh was too annoying to try again. :frowning2: I lost.
     
    #9 Jebs, Jun 20, 2008
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    Solution = here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearls_Before_Swine_(game)

    I've beaten him in the past, it isn't impossible.

    Pearls before Swine II is harder though.

    EDIT: Okay, I just beat him :grin::

    A: 000
    B: 0000
    C: 00000

    1. Take 2 from A.
    2. Guy takes 1 from B.
    3. Take 3 from C.
    4. Guy takes 1 from B.
    5. Take remaining pearl from A.
    6. Guy takes 1 from B.
    7. Take remaining 2 from C.
    8. Leaves one in B.

    Works every time :grin:
     
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  11. Martin

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    Oh Yeah! Wooo :grin: Thanks Holly :grin:
     
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    If he took two instead of one though, he'd win... so why doesn't he?
     
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    He wouldn't win if he took the two, because then you could just take one from the remaining pile.
     
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    OK, I think I finally figured it out!

    You take 2 from the pile of 3. He'll take 1 from the pile of 4. Take 3 from the pile of 5. He'll take 1 from the new pile of 3 (the middle). Remove the single pearl that's left alone, leaving 2 piles of 2 pearls. He'll remove one of the pearls from one of the rows. Take the 2 out of the row he didn't take it from.

    BWUAHAHA... only took me... a hour? o.o

    EDIT: OMG, Holly, you're kidding me, that site better not have the solution, I'll cry! :frowning2: I spent too long figuring that out >_<
     
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    omg martin. you confused me with brian? :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: LOL. :roflmao:
     
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    wait, that makes sense:eusa_doh:... darn I thought I was being smart
     
    #16 BlakeHarmony, Jun 20, 2008
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    y does he still laugh after i beat him???
     
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    Did you click go when you had made your last move? For some strange reason he seems to think he has one when i click go. When you make your last move don't press go and he should storm off in a huff. :grin:
     
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    I shouldn't have even attempted this game, Hln D + any form of mathematics = NO GET OUT THIS IS NOT RIGHT NO NO NO NO NO.

    I'm doggedly trying to beat Pearls Before Swine 2, but to no avail :frowning2:
     
    #19 Helen, Jun 20, 2008
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    IT'S IMPOSSIBLE!!! >.<
    NO MORE MATH!
    IM DONE WITH MATH FINALLY!!!
    NOOO MOOORREEE!!!
    *runs off to play Pearls* >.<
     
    #20 jazzrawr, Jun 20, 2008
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