Autumn in the Marches
Though winter has already taken its first breath, these notes look back on the months just passed—three quiet stretches of September to November, when the forests around Dorpat turned copper and the nights grew long. During this season, 13 new quests found their place along Mihkel’s path, each adding another thread to the tapestry of the Marches.
12 new players stepped into the world as well, bringing new curiosity to the journey. Together they sent the Logic Mill spinning through another 10 052 solutions—fine work that kept its gears warm as the frost crept in.
Outside the puzzles themselves, the world has grown sturdier: a small donation page now stands by the roadside, offering support through PayPal, Patreon, and crypto.
Following the thoughtful feedback many of you shared, I will place greater emphasis on puzzles whose Logic Mill instructions can be reasoned about by hand.
As winter settles over Dorpat, my thanks go to everyone who has walked these autumn roads with Mihkel. New riddles wait beyond the frost.
Today also marks the beginning of Advent of Code. For the next two weeks, I’ll set aside my work in the Marches to take part in those nightly trials. A private leaderboard awaits anyone who wishes to join the friendly chase. You can join it using this link, where you need to enter the code 2947999-afe31aa5