How many cheateres are in the game?

[2cute]

Speaking of something unusual, I tried to access this discussion via my 'notifications' & when I clicked on the link it said 'I wasn't authorized' to read let alone comment. I'm thinking, then why the heck did you send me the notification if I can't access it?

So I arrived via a backhanded way & not only did I read what was posted, I am also commenting.

Strange. Very strange!

[2cute]

For those of us who have been on this site for a while, the cheaters make themselves obvious. Their profiles appear out of nowhere and start putting up unrealistic scores and setting unattainable records.

We already have several players on this site whose skills I can't even comprehend, but I am aware that what they do is physically possible and their skills are attainable. The cheaters however are doing things here that defy the rules of time and space and it's always obvious...and frustrating.

I like when they post a video doing their amazing feats. Its clear they're not cheating they are just fabulous! I'm still amazed from MegaWord sitting in the car under the bridge typing away & then creating a video so we could watch it. Incredible!

[Brisul]

For those of us who have been on this site for a while, the cheaters make themselves obvious. Their profiles appear out of nowhere and start putting up unrealistic scores and setting unattainable records.

We already have several players on this site whose skills I can't even comprehend, but I am aware that what they do is physically possible and their skills are attainable. The cheaters however are doing things here that defy the rules of time and space and it's always obvious...and frustrating.

[L9UR91]

I should add that a few years back, someone accused me of cheating, after I had worked really, really hard to get the monthly average scores record for points per word. I was so upset I stopped playing for a long time. (it almost cured me of my addiction) I've also many times tried to increase my word count but I am hopelessly bad on that front, and stand in awe of MegaWord!

[2cute]

There's room in my car for my laptop. Reclining chair offers good back support. All fingers were used, except the thumbs. Car power inverter allows for charging of laptop. Driving recharges the car battery. Mobile hot spot allows for internet anywhere (almost).

Ahh, I see. Still pretty amazing!

Yes, I know driving the car charges the battery, I've used this method a few times when my car battery was low on juice. Its also great for charging cell phones too.

[DonGuy47]

*Some* super-good player has videos of himself typing, but I can't remember who.

[MegaWord]

MegaWord Good evening. I was watching a few of the clips you posted showing your insanely impressive skills with finding words playing the 4X4 grids. I was wondering if you have any clips that actually show you typing. I thought I was a semi-fast typist, but whoa!

Nah, maybe one day I'll do that.

[jbud1980]

MegaWord Good evening. I was watching a few of the clips you posted showing your insanely impressive skills with finding words playing the 4X4 grids. I was wondering if you have any clips that actually show you typing. I thought I was a semi-fast typist, but whoa!

[MegaWord]

Wow, so your not even using your entire hands, its just your thumbs on your phone! Super duper Amazing! Congratulations on such an achievement!

There's room in my car for my laptop. Reclining chair offers good back support. All fingers were used, except the thumbs. Car power inverter allows for charging of laptop. Driving recharges the car battery. Mobile hot spot allows for internet anywhere (almost).

[jipkin2]

has there ever been an attempt to clear the records of the obvious cheaters (the ones getting every single word?). Or making cheating more difficult? you don't even need a solver, just need to use chrome dev tools (ctrl + shift +i) and network tab to find the json file with the full word list in it. In principle someone could just open that up (it downloads before you click start play) on a second monitor and type off it if they wanted to, but not sure why anyone honestly would want to cheat that way (turning a fun game into a boring typing exercise).

[2cute]

Yes, those are the sounds of vehicles driving by, particularly the big trucks were loud. I was playing in my car parked under a bridge on the side of the interstate. I'm surprised I got that record during that time of turmoil. I had the blood flowing good to my fingers I guess. I'm not sure about my normal WPM but 256 wds in 2 min is 128 WPM.

Ah ha ... so those vehicles were really close! To me though it did sound like you were sitting in a place & the cars/truck were outside. I wouldn't have guessed you were sitting in your car right next to or below the highway.

Wow, so your not even using your entire hands, its just your thumbs on your phone! Super duper Amazing! Congratulations on such an achievement!

[2cute]

I use a custom color scheme on my browser because white backgrounds give me headaches.

I started out as a speed player but after a while I started developing tendinitis in my hands and forearms from the typing. Consequently I slowly morphed into a long word specialist and am now firmly entrenched in my sesquipedalian ways. I'm glad you found the information helpful.

Ooo, a new word Sesquipedalian, I like that. Yup, you seem to be a master @ it.
I see. Hey when I get migraines & I too have trouble looking @ the white screen. I'll have see if that's available for me too. I make my screen really really dark, like 1 bar only all of the time as usually its too much for me as well.

[MegaWord]

MegaWord, I saw your 5x5 avg pts/game and avg words/game stats for this month. Absolutely STELLAR!! Congrats on smashing through another barrier in a big way!!

Thanks! I'm trying to retain 1,500 pt average, don't know about first place in points though. Gonna be hard. Last month on 4x4 I was retaining 200 wd average and managed most points as well.

[lalatan]

MegaWord, I saw your 5x5 avg pts/game and avg words/game stats for this month. (I actually had to do a double take to make sure of what I saw the first time.) Absolutely STELLAR!! Congrats on smashing through another barrier in a big way!!

[MegaWord]

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing. I'm a turtle compared to you.

I learned some interesting things watching you: (a) You turn OFF the sound. I've never done that, now I'll give it a try. (b) You know lots of smaller words like myself & don't spend a lot of time trying to find the ultra long words. (c) You sort through the puzzles to find just the right one and so do I. I can't compete w/the people who know the super long words (well, not yet) and I want my experience to be fun or I might as well go play on another site or do something else. (d) You can type really really fast. I wonder how many words per minute you clock. You got me licked, no problem.

One question: In the background, I can hear strange sounds. Is your computer near a major highway? My guess is that those are trucks driving past your location. Am I right?

Yes, those are the sounds of vehicles driving by, particularly the big trucks were loud. I was playing in my car parked under a bridge on the side of the interstate. I'm surprised I got that record during that time of turmoil. I had the blood flowing good to my fingers I guess. I'm not sure about my normal WPM but 256 wds in 2 min is 128 WPM.