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Puzzle Gauntlet 1.5: Piecing It Together Mystery Cache

Hidden : 4/12/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

puz·zle (pzl) n.
1. Something, such as a game, toy, or problem, that requires ingenuity and often persistence in solving or assembling.
2. Something that baffles or confuses.
3. The condition of being perplexed; bewilderment.

gaunt·let also gant·let (gôntlt, gänt-) n.
1. A protective glove worn with medieval armor.
2. A protective glove with a flared cuff, used in manual labor, in certain sports, and for driving.
3. A challenge: throw down the gauntlet; take up the gauntlet.
4. A dress glove cuffed above the wrist.

1.5: Piecing It Together
One of the first steps in puzzle solving is gathering information. Check every detail and make note of everything that is provided. It is only after seeing all that is before you that you may start to piece things together. Sometimes it's obvious, other times the data is more subtle.

So now you see how this works. You must complete Puzzle Gauntlet 1.0: Certitudity before starting on this puzzle. Anyone can get this far, but now you'll have to put forth at least a little effort. Really, most people should be able to make it at least past this one too. Some puzzles just take a little patience, that's all. Go ahead and give this one a try. And if you make the hike for the first geocache in the series, it only makes sense to find at least another one or two on the trail.

(Note: To keep this a true D1.5 hide, click HERE to see where the cache is located.)




Puzzle Gauntlet
1.0: Certitudity
1.5: Piecing It Together
2.0: Falling Into Place
2.5: Extracting the Elements
3.0: Checking Resources
3.5: Cracking the Codes
4.0: Exploring the Possibilities
4.5: Drawing Conclusions
5.0: The Grand Finale!

A very special thank you to all of those who helped in the creation and testing of this series, especially teamajk and mmammel, without whose help this would not have been possible.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)