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Challenge Time Limit (Make it variable)

I think the time limit is too short for some questions. It would be nice if the question factory could allow more solving time for complex formulas. Many problems I encounter in the challenges have complex loops that can’t be rationalized in the short time limit provided. Existing questions that have frequent timeouts could be flagged to have the time limit increased.

13th Aug 2018, 10:57 PM
Andrew Crouse
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That is a way to distinguish perfect challengers from good ones. I personally love these complex loops and calculations and I am good at arithmetic - that is my advantage. If we provide more time for difficult questions, everyone would be able to calculate that in 2 minutes. A good challenger is not the one who can solve the problem, but the one who can solve it quickly. I think that is a point. Btw mainly if there's a complex loop, it terminates after 2-3 runs. These questions repeat, so you will remember the answer after you meet this question twice. I think there is no nees to make changes.
13th Aug 2018, 11:54 PM
Steppenwolf
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