What are the exact criteria for the "with hints" designation?
I've noticed that sometimes, if I use "check for errors" only once or twice, my score will still be listed under "without hints." What are the exact criteria for a score being listed under with or without hints?
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Support Staff 1 Posted by ben on 04 Aug, 2014 06:19 PM
If you don't have any errors, we don't 'charge' you a hint.
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ben closed this discussion on 04 Aug, 2014 06:19 PM.
cletustweets re-opened this discussion on 04 Aug, 2014 06:30 PM
2 Posted by cletustweets on 04 Aug, 2014 06:30 PM
I apologize for belaboring such an insignificant point, but now that I've started:
That doesn't answer my question. Because sometimes when I use "check for errors" and I DO have an error, my score will STILL be listed as "without hints." If you don't wish to disclose the criteria, I'm fine with that. I haven't figured out the rules of "without hints," but sometimes they seem to be applied inconsistently across different puzzles.
Support Staff 3 Posted by ben on 04 Aug, 2014 06:42 PM
We do have a little of of 'wiggle room' built in to cover accidental reveals. I don't want to say exactly what it is, but your supposition is correct :-)
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ben closed this discussion on 04 Aug, 2014 06:42 PM.