![[Brain Teaser Thursday] PAL Puzzle Solution @MerliniDota](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fH2U7Dlo430/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded July 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In-Depth solution to last week's Phantom Assassin Lifespan Puzzle (fountain tanking problem). Warning: Lots of math involved.
Congratulations to the winners: Tremus, Anguswolf, Snipufin, and Olliexue!
Spreadsheet with calculations: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9eIKQBFWeUVocrTicsZYVtUaaXANrAHoWQEdlgNJ9A/edit#gid=422729500
Link to original puzzle: youtube.com/watch?v=hYFXcNYm2H8
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In-Depth solution to last week's Phantom Assassin Lifespan Puzzle (fountain tanking problem). Warning: Lots of math involved.
Congratulations to the winners: Tremus, Anguswolf, Snipufin, and Olliexue!
Spreadsheet with calculations: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9eIKQBFWeUVocrTicsZYVtUaaXANrAHoWQEdlgNJ9A/edit#gid=422729500
Link to original puzzle: youtube.com/watch?v=hYFXcNYm2H8
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![[Brain Teaser Thursday] PAL Puzzle Solution](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fH2U7Dlo430/mqdefault.jpg "[Brain Teaser Thursday] PAL Puzzle Solution
In-Depth solution to last weeks Phantom Assassin Lifespan Puzzle (fountain tanking problem). Warning: Lots of math involved.
Congratulations to the winners: Tremus, Anguswolf, Snipufin, and Olliexue!
Spreadsheet with calculations: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9eIKQBFWeUVocrTicsZYVtUaaXANrAHoWQEdlgNJ9A/edit#gid=422729500
Link to original puzzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYFXcNYm2H8
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![[Merlinis Catalog] Techies on 30.11.2014 - Game 4/6](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fi-Ex7dhVGU/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Catalog] Techies on 30.11.2014 - Game 4/6
MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 30.11.2014 which included 6 games.
This is game 4 of 6, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Chaos Knight (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bra5Ev4hEqk)
Game 2 - Clockwerk [AD] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io8zXauHnL0)
Game 3 - Kunkka (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LwawxR4H1M)
Game 4 - Techies (current video)
Game 5 - Leshrac (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z07rMw5UaA)
Game 6 - Gyrocopter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzADGv1f6LY)
Detailed information about this game:
Match ID: 1060215768 | http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/1060215768
Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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![[Merlinis Guide to Vision] Dota 2 - Unobstructed Flying Vision](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gCAerzutS9I/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Guide to Vision] Dota 2 - Unobstructed Flying Vision
The importance of vision in Dota 2 can never be overstated. This brief lesson on vision goes into the history and overpoweredness of unobstructed flying vision of Dota 2 and why it is so important.
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![[TI5] Day 5 Predictions & Vulcun Selections](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gM5EfC9QJUU/mqdefault.jpg "[TI5] Day 5 Predictions & Vulcun Selections
Merlinis predictions for The International 5 Day 5. Also discusses Vulcun fantasy draft strategies and favorites for these days.
August 7th: LGD vs VP, CDEC vs EG, VG vs winner of LGD/VP
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![[Merlinis Catalog] Queen of Pain on 15.12.2014 - Game 2/4](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ghzepd0zM-g/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Catalog] Queen of Pain on 15.12.2014 - Game 2/4
MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 15.12.2014 which included 4 games.
This is game 2 of 4, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Bristleback (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Taa1o0rmLPE)
Game 2 - Queen of Pain (current video)
Game 3 - Phantom Lancer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpfu_pSReRo)
Game 4 - Leshrac (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkJ6wnRrBiU)
Detailed information about this game:
Match ID: 1092039385 | http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/1092039385
Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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![[TI5 Compendium] Dota 2 - Qualifier Predictions](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/grjmN9Tpkb8/mqdefault.jpg "[TI5 Compendium] Dota 2 - Qualifier Predictions
TI5 Qualifiers are scheduled to be played from May 25th until June 1st. Who do you think will win? Make predictions in your TI5 compendium for extra levels!
Americas & China Predictions: http://puu.sh/hV1Zb/43d4af6083.jpg
Europe & SEA Predictions: http://puu.sh/hV1ZJ/bfb2873379.jpg
Team Elos here: http://twopee.noxville.co.za/international/qualifiers
Credits to NoxvilleZA: https://twitter.com/noxvilleza
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![[Brain Teaser] - The Case of the Doomed & Frostbitten PA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hYFXcNYm2H8/mqdefault.jpg "[Brain Teaser] - The Case of the Doomed & Frostbitten PA
NOTE: Were currently moving the website to a new hosting (yes, poor timing!) so the website URL will be available ASAP.
Merlinis 2nd Brain Teaser - The Case of the Doomed & Frostbitten PA. A fountain tanking puzzle with unusual circumstances. Winner (Maximum PAL) will receive an Arcana! Submit answers to www.merlinidota.com/PALpuzzle. Visit the website or watch the video for assumptions, hints, & restrictions.
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![[Merlinis Catalog] Phantom Lancer on 02.01.2015 - Game 3/3](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i-bxWxYSm8s/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Catalog] Phantom Lancer on 02.01.2015 - Game 3/3
MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 02.01.2015 which included 3 games.
This is game 3 of 3, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Windranger (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUOCAkJ79Xs)
Game 2 - Weaver (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E3dF5G08AM)
Game 3 - Phantom Lancer (current video)
Detailed information about this game:
Match ID: 1136719288 | http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/1136719288
Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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![[TI5 Compendium] Dota 2 - Direct Invitee Predictions](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i29ayNTuWs8/mqdefault.jpg "[TI5 Compendium] Dota 2 - Direct Invitee Predictions
TI5 is coming around the corner, and direct invitees will be announced soon. Make your predictions by May 5th, Noon Pacific Time!
EG, VG, Secret, C9, Empire, IG, LGD, Rave, Malaysia, Newbee
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![[Merlinis Sidetracked Saturday] - Puush](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j-mqYmPuIDA/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Sidetracked Saturday] - Puush
Merlini discusses a much easier way to share screenshots.
Credits to puush.me
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![[Merlinis Catalog] Broodmother on 27.11.2014 - Game 11/11](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jCsoin3pxXA/mqdefault.jpg "[Merlinis Catalog] Broodmother on 27.11.2014 - Game 11/11
MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 27.11.2014 which included 11 games.
This is game 11 of 11, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Dark Seer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLRdJmNjM_4)
Game 2 - Mirana (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLHgoPMuTNg)
Game 3 - Skywrath Mage [AD] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5y7ZYOLGU0)
Game 4 - Shadow Demon [ARDM] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiOsXEa3vAc)
Game 5 - Windranger [AD] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mxE_zDYm3A)
Game 6 - Necrophos [ARDM] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9j0NuUPmzo)
Game 7 - Phantom Lancer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E599W-18gM)
Game 8 - Alchemist (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnZrRh7fmtY)
Game 9 - Batrider (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nJE9wEsVjs)
Game 10 - Mirana (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wodwIel9sk0)
Game 11 - Broodmother (current video)
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Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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![[Motivational Monday] Be Like Sven! Rubick, youre ok, too.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k6URHCXKOVo/mqdefault.jpg "[Motivational Monday] Be Like Sven! Rubick, youre ok, too.
Play too much Dota? Tired of being scrawny? Have goals that you want to achieve but havent moved an inch towards its fruition? This should, wait, no...should is loser talk. This WILL inspire you to get of yo booty and make some changes! Thingsll never be the saaaame......
Image taken from http://www.dotafire.com/dota-2/guide/so-you-wanna-get-ripped-slavisara-guide-to-sven-5292
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