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Software / Technical / Re: CrossFire vs. Crossword Compiler
« Last post by RickyK on April 10, 2024, 03:39:46 PM »Really appreciate the responses. Thanks!
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Software / Technical / Re: CrossFire vs. Crossword Compiler
« Last post by David Alfred Bywaters on April 10, 2024, 12:27:47 PM »I use Crossfire. I tried Crossword Compiler once, a few years ago. It does one thing Crossfire doesn't do--it creates (or tries to create) a grid for you if you enter your grid constraints and theme answers. Maybe this is useful for new constructors, since designing a grid is the least intuitive part of crossword-making; it's not at all useful if you're in the habit of designing a grid to fit the demands of your particular theme set.
Otherwise, the main thing Crossword Compiler does that Crossfire doesn't do is take your money year after year. Crossfire costs $50-you pay it, and that's that. Crossword Compiler costs 2, or 6, or 25 dollars a month, forever. And if you have a Mac, as I do, you have also to pay for an emulator to run the thing (Parallels costs $99/year), and for Windows itself (Windows 11 is $139).
If there are other advantages to Crossword Compilerthat justify such an outlay, I too would be interested in hearing about them.
David Alfred Bywaters
If there are other advantages to Crossword Compiler
David Alfred Bywaters
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Today's Puzzles / Re: Run! It's the April 21 crossword!
« Last post by gularpasa on April 09, 2024, 03:22:40 AM »Why do you like that?geometry dash breezeBut I quite like this illusion.
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Today's Puzzles / Re: The tip-top May 10 crossword
« Last post by lisaanna on April 08, 2024, 09:15:27 PM »This game is very interesting but I still play car games more often
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Software / Technical / Re: CrossFire vs. Crossword Compiler
« Last post by mmcbs on April 08, 2024, 08:01:10 AM »I am a Crossword Compiler user, but I have not used CrossFire, so I can't really specify the features of CC that are not available in CrossFire. You might get more meaningful responses from folks in the Facebook group Cruciverb (not related to this web site) as it has quite a few more followers. I would point out that CrossFire is presently selling version 1.3.2 while my version of Crossword Compiler is 11.1 and I believe there is a more recent version now available.
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Software / Technical / CrossFire vs. Crossword Compiler
« Last post by RickyK on April 07, 2024, 09:09:33 PM »Hi:
I have CrossFire but I've heard some good things about Crossword Compiler too. I'd be interested in learning the things that CC can do that CF can't.
Thanks,
Rick
I have CrossFire but I've heard some good things about Crossword Compiler too. I'd be interested in learning the things that CC can do that CF can't.
Thanks,
Rick
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General Discussion / Re: new crossword format
« Last post by fhadpe on April 07, 2024, 07:33:02 PM »18
Software / Technical / Re: filled grid words vs. Words Used
« Last post by jasperwilde09 on April 04, 2024, 02:34:46 AM »It seems there is a mismatch between the filled grid and the used word list. Recheck the grid to make sure there are no errors, and review the word list to make sure it accurately reflects the filled grid. I think sometimes it's because we're inattentive enneagram test, I often feel the same way
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General Discussion / Re: new crossword format
« Last post by mmcbs on April 03, 2024, 04:19:32 PM »Sounds interesting, but when I click that link I get a security alert:
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General Discussion / new crossword format
« Last post by fhadpe on April 03, 2024, 03:49:26 PM »I have created a unique “crossword” format, which I am calling Crossword Nuances. It combines vocabulary puzzles and mini-crosswords with a main word component. See puzzles at www.crosswordnuances.blogpost.com.
Additionally I have self-published a paperback, Crossword Nuances: 40 Puzzles, on Amazon. The paperback book, containing puzzles and their solutions, is geared to crossword solvers and pre-college students seeking to hone their word skills.
To contact me, please send an email, labeled Nuances, to
mts12b6 AT gmail.com
Patricia A. Petow
fhadpe
Additionally I have self-published a paperback, Crossword Nuances: 40 Puzzles, on Amazon. The paperback book, containing puzzles and their solutions, is geared to crossword solvers and pre-college students seeking to hone their word skills.
To contact me, please send an email, labeled Nuances, to
mts12b6 AT gmail.com
Patricia A. Petow
fhadpe
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