The path is blocked by a grim iron door. Carved overhead are the words:(Source: Darklands cluebook by MicroProse Software)
EACH SPEAKS EITHER WHOLLY TRUE OR ALL LIES.
TO PASS, TOUCH THE ONE THAT MUST SPEAK TRULY.
Embossed on the door are three metal faces: gold, silver and copper.
Two of the faces speak.
Silver: "At least one of us three is a liar."
Copper: "Press gold to open the door."
Which is the correct choice? A mistake could (will. ed.) release a trap! You think carefully, then touch...
...the gold face.
...the silver face.
...the copper face.
If Silver is lying then Silver is not lying, because Silver makes for at least one liar. This is a contradiction. Therefore Silver must tell the truth and one should touch the Silver face.
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