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by migstopheles 4324 days ago
Maybe I'm just showing my low IQ, but it takes me 20 or 30 seconds just to understand some of the problems. Maybe introduce difficulty levels? Currently, I can't ever solve a problem if it takes me more than 1 minute - I'd like to be able to get to an answer, even if it's then worth zero points (or even goes into negative points?).

I like the idea, but I can't play more than 2 or 3 rounds. Or maybe the game just isn't aimed for people like me...

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FWIW, I have a high IQ and I didn't get very far either. Debugging code I've never seen before in less than 60 seconds isn't a skill I've needed to acquire.
I tried, I'm not a coder, submitted 2 of 3 solutions but just got "game over" back. Would be nice to see a solution, even better with explanation.

Definitely felt like I was being secretly profiled for a job. Also considered the possibility that if you're good they drop in some segments of code found automatically to have bugs and have you fix them for free ;0)

Dude, if you win it, the aliens come and take you away to hack in space. They've got some bugs that, if not solved, and quickly, could mean the end of galactic civilization.
That should be a good thing, understanding what you are about to fix should be most important. I don't think rushed fixes pan out too well in the real world.
I think the font size has something to do with it. Maybe the description should be in bigger font outside the code block?