Drafting Studio Safe Code

[SkyWolve]

I was able to brute force it, but for the life of me I can't discern why it's Novmber 8th

It's bugging me, as all signs point to it being the 7th instead. Someone suggested it might be a mistake, but I'm just not sure. Either way even knowing the answer I can't work back to how you'd figure it out. If anyone knows or has ideas, please share.

Edit: I understand now, for those wondering the painting code that tells you the safe codes are dates mentions counting small gates, so you must count them in the calendar picture

[[ZSU] Dave247]

Did you discover/solve the puzzle regarding the two paintings that appear in many different rooms around the house? I'm noticing a lot of people seem to have missed that, as solving it gives you a crucial clue/understanding as to what the safe codes are based on and what you should be looking for.

I like the guides this site does for the game, as they give four hints before presenting the solution in a spoiler should you wish to skip to it.
https://techraptor.net/gaming/guides/blue-prince-painting-message

[SkyWolve]

Originally posted by ZSU Dave247:

Did you discover/solve the puzzle regarding the two paintings that appear in many different rooms around the house? I'm noticing a lot of people seem to have missed that, as solving it gives you a crucial clue/understanding as to what the safe codes are based on and what you should be looking for.

I like the guides this site does for the game, as they give four hints before presenting the solution in a spoiler should you wish to skip to it.
https://techraptor.net/gaming/guides/blue-prince-painting-message

I had solved that. And someone pointed out how it's extra relevant to this puzzle. As soon as they brought it up again it clicked for me, but standing there in the room staring closely at the calendar with my magnifying glass it didn't click.

I'm actually glad I didn't try just counting the gates. Since then I would have thought it was arbitrary and likely never would have understood the double meaning to the painting message

[HibouProfene]

Wow thanks for the explanation, this one is trully ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[SkyWolve]

Originally posted by HibouProfene:

Wow thanks for the explanation, this one is trully ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

I actually think it's one of the better safe codes. The puzzle just suffers a bit from it not being obvious how important the paired painting message will be as you go to solve these puzzles.

[rumpelstiltskin]

if that "count the gates" idea is indeed what was intended (which seems likely), it's useless garbage, since 95% of people (myself included) will set it to nov 7, as the only date clearly referenced in the room, and then when it doesn't work start iteratively bruteforcing from it. actually knowing that the codes were dates was a huge relief for me, since i realized 365 combinations were easily bruteforcible in case i can't see some bs cryptic hint.

[DrBoop!]

Originally posted by rumpelstiltskin:

if that "count the gates" idea is indeed what was intended (which seems likely), it's useless garbage, since 95% of people (myself included) will set it to nov 7, as the only date clearly referenced in the room, and then when it doesn't work start iteratively bruteforcing from it. actually knowing that the codes were dates was a huge relief for me, since i realized 365 combinations were easily bruteforcible in case i can't see some bs cryptic hint.

related to understanding how you'd know:
did you read the note in the freezer? it pretty clearly states that the message will be related to the safes. it also clearly states the message has many double entendres and meanings, and that you shouldn't bother looking for the dates directly (like it says the dates are not just written out plainly)

Originally posted by SkyWolve:

The puzzle just suffers a bit from it not being obvious how important the paired painting message will be as you go to solve these puzzles.

as per above, might have missed the note that says its v important lol

[Vardis]

Originally posted by rumpelstiltskin:

if that "count the gates" idea is indeed what was intended (which seems likely), it's useless garbage, since 95% of people (myself included) will set it to nov 7, as the only date clearly referenced in the room, and then when it doesn't work start iteratively bruteforcing from it. actually knowing that the codes were dates was a huge relief for me, since i realized 365 combinations were easily bruteforcible in case i can't see some bs cryptic hint.

That clue is for a different safe.

[DrBoop!]

Originally posted by Vardis:

That clue is for a different safe.

3 different interpretations of "count small gates" are clues for 3 different safes, so technically it's the correct clue

[Vardis]

Originally posted by DrBoop!:

Originally posted by Vardis:

That clue is for a different safe.

3 different interpretations of "count small gates" are clues for 3 different safes, so technically it's the correct clue

Ahh, thought it was 2. I stand corrected.

[cheshire.panther]

One of the rooms has the calendar with the exact date of the first day marked

[DrBoop!]

Originally posted by cheshire.panther:

One of the rooms has the calendar with the exact date of the first day marked

the marked day is not actually the important part of that calendar, based on the painting puzzle clue

[rumpelstiltskin]

Originally posted by DrBoop!:

Originally posted by rumpelstiltskin:

if that "count the gates" idea is indeed what was intended (which seems likely), it's useless garbage, since 95% of people (myself included) will set it to nov 7, as the only date clearly referenced in the room, and then when it doesn't work start iteratively bruteforcing from it. actually knowing that the codes were dates was a huge relief for me, since i realized 365 combinations were easily bruteforcible in case i can't see some bs cryptic hint.

related to understanding how you'd know:
did you read the note in the freezer? it pretty clearly states that the message will be related to the safes. it also clearly states the message has many double entendres and meanings, and that you shouldn't bother looking for the dates directly (like it says the dates are not just written out plainly)

well the "message" has a very clear meaning, and needing a vague hint in a hard-to-access location at a possible "alternative" interpretation is total garbage. anyway, i think they realized it themselves and made it easily brueforceable. in fact, since all potential dates are easily breteforceable it wouldn't make sense to make hints for any of them too obtuse, as the moment it stops being obvious people will just bf it (and will likely save a lot of time).

[Vidorr]

Originally posted by rumpelstiltskin:

Originally posted by DrBoop!:

related to understanding how you'd know:
did you read the note in the freezer? it pretty clearly states that the message will be related to the safes. it also clearly states the message has many double entendres and meanings, and that you shouldn't bother looking for the dates directly (like it says the dates are not just written out plainly)

well the "message" has a very clear meaning, and needing a vague hint in a hard-to-access location at a possible "alternative" interpretation is total garbage. anyway, i think they realized it themselves and made it easily brueforceable. in fact, since all potential dates are easily breteforceable it wouldn't make sense to make hints for any of them too obtuse, as the moment it stops being obvious people will just bf it (and will likely save a lot of time).

You are playing the wrong game if that is how you want to respond to puzzles.

[PersonalC0ffee]

Originally posted by rumpelstiltskin:

Originally posted by DrBoop!:

related to understanding how you'd know:
did you read the note in the freezer? it pretty clearly states that the message will be related to the safes. it also clearly states the message has many double entendres and meanings, and that you shouldn't bother looking for the dates directly (like it says the dates are not just written out plainly)

well the "message" has a very clear meaning, and needing a vague hint in a hard-to-access location at a possible "alternative" interpretation is total garbage. anyway, i think they realized it themselves and made it easily brueforceable. in fact, since all potential dates are easily breteforceable it wouldn't make sense to make hints for any of them too obtuse, as the moment it stops being obvious people will just bf it (and will likely save a lot of time).

You are going to find yourself in a world of hurt later if you keep on this path.