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Originally Posted by Toothless Gibbon
Although a lot puzzles have logical solutions, many many more require lateral thinking. Thats the secret of a good puzzle IMO.
Use key to open door is logical.
Use monkey as wrench to to turn off a waterfall is lateral thinking. (OK, extreme example)
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I was talking about logical as opposed to
illogical, not as opposed to lateral. In Ron Gilbert's words:
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Puzzles and their solutions need to make sense. They don't have to be obvious, just make sense. The best reaction after solving a tough puzzle should be, "Of course, why didn't I think of that sooner!" The worst, and most often heard after being told the solution is, "I never would have gotten that!" If the solution can only be reached by trial and error or plain luck, it's a bad puzzle.
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