Anyone saying this is beyond noob level, I'm a total noob and I got it within a few minutes. It took some thought, but not too much. If you're stuck, you're probably overthinking it.

the hint is xxd and write code :)

I used cyberschef and notepad++, but it was fun :D

You're overthinking it by miles. Have you considered replacing the spaces and dots with anything else?

I'm pretty stuck on this one. Anyone know of a writeup I can look over so I can still learn from this? I've never played Master-Mind before so I'm pretty lost.

Pretty cool.

ehhh

I'm pretty stuck on this one. Anyone know of a writeup I can look over so I can still learn from this? I've never played Master-Mind before so I'm pretty lost.

Was really hard. I don't think it should be in the easy section! For those still searching, don't look for pattern, understand why there is dot and blank.

the hint is xxd and write code :)

I used cyberschef and notepad++, but it was fun :D

Another nice challenge to train you not to overthink.

You're overthinking it by miles. Have you considered replacing the spaces and dots with anything else?