Puzzle 002- A Curious Letter

[teawithpuzzles]

[Filtered from Grady and drones!]
I see that I am not the only one to receive a letter on my acceptance to the police force. I do hope this job will allow us to investigate this mystery further.

While I am here, I do find myself rather listless. The snow is nice but it is not like I have anywhere to go. So, in order to perhaps entertain more

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[puzzlerprince]

A is clearly the first Nowhey. With this in mind, C's testimony that A is not a Nowhey cow is false. With the idea that both A and C are Nowhey cows, B's testimony that C is not a Nowhey is also false. Finally, we're down to our last two, D and E. If A, B, and C are Nowhey cows, E's testimony that B is not a Nowhey is also false. D's testimony, therefore, would make sense.

Answer: Cows A, B, C, and E are Nowheys.

[teawithpuzzles]

Ah, I think I may have misspoke. Given my slip up, your answer is indeed correct.

[OOC: ...Okay so basically I copied B's testimony down wrong. Whoops. It's fixed now!]

[puzzlerprince]

It appears you and I have something in common aside from a love of puzzles, Professor. Namely, acceptance into the Mayfield Police Force.

[OOC: No worries! It happens.]

[teawithpuzzles]

Hm. Quite strange how they have seemed to pick us? I did observe a rather loud young man also talking about his enrolement into the police as well.

[getsciencedone]

A, C and E.

You like puzzles as well. I think a puzzle club sounds like a wonderful idea. I could make some cake for the meetings.

[teawithpuzzles]

That is correct, of course.

Indeed. It does sound like a nice chance to share puzzles. Do you often bake cakes?

[getsciencedone]

[Smiling]

Sometimes. I find I like baking and cake is quite fun to bake.

[teawithpuzzles]

Baking does tend to be quite a good way of spending your spare time, particularly if you are good at it.

[sue_of_truth]

If A, C, or E's statement is true or B or D's false, then:

A is a Troomoo.
B is a Nowhey.
C is a Troomoo.
D is a Nowhey.
E is a Troomoo.

If B or D's statement is true or A, C, or E's false, then:

A is a Nowhey.
B is a Troomoo.
C is a Nowhey.
D is a Troomoo.
E is a Nowhey.

...With the information provided, both answers are possible! With these cow testimonies alone, this level of reasoning is possible for Furudo Erika. What do you think, everyone?

[teawithpuzzles]

Yes, both answers can be considered correct. It does make the job of seperating them either harder, however.

[sue_of_truth]

Interrogate the cows further. As soon as one is caught telling a single absolute truth or absolute lie, the identities of all five will become clear.

[teawithpuzzles]

Given the perimeters of the puzzles, however, there is no specific answer.

[godisachild]

A,C, and E are the liars.

[teawithpuzzles]

Quite correct.

[godisachild]

Knew it.

[And man, now he is just so smug it is unbelievable.]

[teawithpuzzles]

Perhaps you would be interested in the puzzle club as well?

[b_as_a_criminal]

It seems to be cow B and cow D's word against cows A, C, and E. Unless we are given the ratio of troomoos to nowheys, this puzzle is unsolvable.

But as nobody's life is on the line, I'll select B and D as the troomoos, just for fun.

[teawithpuzzles]

I suppose the puzzle would be easier if the ratio was given, but it also prompts more chances to think.

You are quite correct. As for who are truely the Troomoos, I suppose it will remain unsolved.

[b_as_a_criminal]

Perhaps it would leave someone else going over it more times, [he saw the flaw immediately] but in the end, it's a 50% chance. With only testimonies, and no hard facts, you have only your judgment of character to rely on.

Not unlike the position you find yourself in, or anyone else for that matter.

[after all, the "clues" everyone treasures so much are all just letters and documents. Hypothetically, some or all of them could have been forged.]

[teawithpuzzles]

Judgement of character is usually rather strong evidence. As long as you do not take their character at face value, of course.