Riddle Thread

[laserlight]

The problem arises due to the inexactness of most natural languages.

I don't think so. I think that it is merely an unstated assumption. I wanted to propose the solution of just capturing the dwarves and dragging them in a direction to see their response, but then I realised that I could not be sure that the dwarves were not so bored with their existence that they intended suicide, hence I would have to ask them questions anyway

[Snafuist]

I wanted to propose the solution of just capturing the dwarves and dragging them in a direction to see their response, but then I realised that I could not be sure that the dwarves were not so bored with their existence that they intended suicide, hence I would have to ask them questions anyway

I love this solution. My little brother suggested killing the dwarves until one of them decides to tell the truth anyway, but this solution suffers in a similar way.

And after all, a 50% chance is not too bad, so simply asking for food and a cold beer is probably ok.

Greets,
Philip

PS: ok, I looked it up and will use "dwarves" from now on. Funny language...