Vernon Lewis
2005-12-11 12:35:09 |
Knights Liars etc.
I am developing a problem that is an extension of the Knights Knaves Liars genre. Knights are always truthful, Liars always lie and Knaves strictly alternate. My puzzle involves a fourth class that lie or are truthful at random. Is there already a name for that class? Or are there any suggestions? |
MindRod
2005-12-11 13:27:16 |
Re: Knights Liars etc.
Fools, perhaps? |
Dustin
2005-12-11 15:05:27 |
Re: Knights Liars etc.
I know there are some problems that specify that the knaves in that particular problem don't strictly alternate, but you want to go a step further and have some people who alternate, and some people who don't. That sounds like an interesting idea to me. I don't have any good suggestions, though. |
Gamer
2005-12-11 15:43:49 |
Re: Knights Liars etc.
There is no real standard here for truth patterns other than those set by Knights, Liars, and Knaves. I think you could come up with whatever name that suits your purpose.
I picked Rebel for people who lie randomly, as long as their pattern did NOT resemble that of a Liar, Knave, or Knight. |
Vernon Lewis
2005-12-11 17:28:09 |
Re: Knights Liars etc.
Thanks for the feedback and suggestions. At this stage I am going with "Rebel" as the class who lie randomly. I'll change if there are any strong feelings suggested by other puzzlers. |
Percy
2005-12-11 21:24:30 |
Re: Knights Liars etc.
Good idea! Howabout introducing politicians who always lie but belive they are telling the truth and evil giant robots who always tell the truth but believe they are lying? |
Avin
2006-01-18 16:20:08 |
Re: Knights Liars etc.
How about a class called "Philosopher" who only makes paradoxical statements?
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