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Learning How To Construct Grids
4wd:
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--- Quote from: 4wd on June 15, 2016, 12:07:15 PM ---check out the crossword constructors handbook by patrick berry focuses on a 15x15 grid though techniques can be applied else where.
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Doesn't appear in Amazon, as does most other books I've seen recommended. Sorry.
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sorry for the late reply been a little busy, you can get a copy from his website http://aframegames.com/store/ costs less to get it from there, was previously named Crossword Puzzle Challenges For Dummies and its available on amazon though it's a lot more expensive if you purchase it from there. here's a link https://www.amazon.com/Crossword-Puzzle-Challenges-Dummies-Patrick/dp/0764556223
Glenn9999:
--- Quote from: 4wd on June 21, 2016, 11:06:11 AM ---sorry for the late reply been a little busy, you can get a copy from his website http://aframegames.com/store/ costs less to get it from there, was previously named Crossword Puzzle Challenges For Dummies and its available on amazon though it's a lot more expensive if you purchase it from there. here's a link https://www.amazon.com/Crossword-Puzzle-Challenges-Dummies-Patrick/dp/0764556223
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Sorry for the late reply in return. I was able to locate this work and have since been able to work at figuring out grid construction, amid all the other distractions. I hope to have something that can be solvable very soon of decent enough quality that I could consider doing something with it.
4wd:
no worries, glad you got a copy it'll demystify things 8)
Glenn9999:
--- Quote from: 4wd on December 14, 2016, 01:37:47 PM ---no worries, glad you got a copy it'll demystify things 8)
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Not quite at the moment. Think I ended up with a bad theme to start with in terms of layout (lot of 13-15 letter items), so I've had trouble. Hopefully I can find something I like that will also be easy to work with and get the rest. I'm basically shooting for a Monday-type grid, so hopefully it'll be easy to figure out the rest.
Regardless, Berry's reference will be useful, though how useful will remain to be seen.
4wd:
you should try some shorter themed entries, they're easier to work with, try sticking to some of the recommendations in terms of line placement it'll make things easier when designing the grid.
those 13s / inconvenient lengths can be a pain, just keep at it and you'll make great progress plus the book will give ya a couple "ah ha" moments
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