Interest check: row/column highlighter

[SirOmnias]

Hello logic peeps,


I've been having some trouble with lining up the row/column cells of 2 category items due to having mild dyslexia. I created a script (that just runs locally in firefox) that helps highlight all the cells for items in a clue. I have attached a screenshot to illustrate what the script does. I am by no means trying to get an advantage over anyone and my times are no where near any records lol.

I was wondering if this could perhaps help any other people that might have the same issue as me? I don't want to release it if the administrators of the website think it will provide an unfair advantage to people. But if I could help someone struggling or even new people who find the game difficult due to having trouble aligning clues, I'd really like that. I am aware that when you mouse over cells, the category items are highlighted, but this wasn't good enough for me.

It was a good project for me, either way, because I was able to learn a lot about javascript and css. I knew the basics of it (being a developer) but it really let me get my hands dirty. (Also if puzzle baron is looking to hire, *cough cough* haha)

Anyway, I'd appreciate feedback either way. If this is something people would be interested in, and the site doesn't mind. I'd probably change it from a local script, to either an extension on it's own, or a script that could be run in something like greasemonkey.

Thanks.

[fleaball]

That’s pretty cool! Not something I would use personally but I see how it could be helpful for people.

[grimmgiraffe]

Similar. I could see it as a tutorial level, and being helpful for those that need the accessibility. I wouldn't use it, and the people in my family who have dyslexia would never do logic puzzles. (I have a touch of it, but mostly in outgoing, so I find it isn't a problem doing these most of the time.)

[SirOmnias]

Thanks for the input folks! I find for the 4x7 challenging puzzles it helps me not mess up. That said, I find the colors are way too bold for the highlighting. I was thinking of implementing some extra features as well. For example, a clue sorter so I can put all the "of" clues at the end, and the clues with just 1 category item at the front. Maybe group the "more/less" clues together as well. Also perhaps make it so that you can push right or left keys to highlight category items on next/previous clue.

Honestly I have been having a blast learning CSS/JS and all the dev tools in firefox. Also using AI as an assistant so I can ask any questions. Really speeds up learning syntax and flow of a language. (side note: don't get AI to write your whole program, they write very verbose and unclear code lol)

I'll probably reply to this thread when I have a working version that I like.

[boxeeboxeebox]

image.pngYour colours are fine – this is how I style my clues.

[BrilliantRuby]

I think this sounds like a great idea! I usually do okay with the clues, but sometimes it's hard when there are two in the same category that start with the same letter. I think this kind of highlight might help.
I would prefer a separate extension personally, but I understand if that's not feasible.

[the cryptogram keeper]

I think all people (even those without dyslexia) have some trouble sometimes, when aligning the clues, or when comparing factors with similar names. It's just another part of the challenge of the game. With practice, it trains you to be meticulous and careful, but sometimes we make mistakes and get lower solve-times. Oh well...