Not long ago Zoidygirl described something she was attempting and then shared her results which I would like to share with you.
“Hey guys – Ive been playing with the grid of the remaining cipher text and interestingly when arranged in seven columns you can see an illusion to the text in K1. Between subtle shading … lies an iqlusion – you can then see BULL running vertically (bull as in BS as in lies), also there is an ADD, CUT and DIG reference at the bottom. I’ve followed the qlu’s as far as the co-ordinates in K2 but have been unable to sort them into any decent form. Whether this steganographical method only provides us with keywords at this stage is unknown. Im picking this is how we retrieve the key then we proceed to deciphering.”
“Well here is the idea I posted on your K4 site. Unfortunately I have abandoned the idea as the results were confusing and everytime I read the plaintext I came up with yet another inconclusive clue. To me it is now an idea to be balled up and thrown in the waste basket but it may trigger something in your pursuits.”
Don’t throw anything away! I don’t think this is the right way, but I think it is a commendable and worthwhile attempt. Reminds me a bit of Ken Lewis’ k4 ideas back in 2004.
I agree with Gary on this one. I put everything online for a reason. It keeps track of what I’ve tried, is a good place to save things and puts the ideas in public domain so that they might inspire someone to try a new direction. This is an idea that has worth even if it didn’t ultimately lead to a successful conclusion and definitely has a place among a collection of Kryptos attempts.
Currently I have 3 x Excel workbooks of my Krypto crazy workings, and a whole bunch of greaseproof cooking paper (because its see through) that I used for a cipherwheel and a grille. Also I am a bit of a horder, well until spring cleaning anyway.