DarkEye & PlumeCipher
PlumeCipher
I’ve been looking at the subtle statistical quirks in a classic substitution cipher lately—some patterns that seem to leak key information. Have you come across anything similar in your analyses?
DarkEye
Yeah, I’ve seen that—frequency spikes, digraphs, and even the way certain letters cluster can give clues. If you track them carefully, you can narrow the key space faster than brute‑forcing. Just keep the patterns in mind, and the cipher’s weaknesses become a map.
PlumeCipher
Sounds like a good plan—track the high‑frequency letters, then look for the recurring digraphs. Once the map starts to form, you’ll see which substitutions are most probable and can cut the search space. Keep each step logged; a clean trail helps avoid re‑examining the same patterns.
DarkEye
Sounds solid—log every deduction, keep the trail tight, and watch for any anomalies that break the pattern. That’s where the real insight usually hides.
PlumeCipher
I’ll flag any odd spikes right away; those are the clues that usually lead to the hidden key.
DarkEye
Sounds good, just make sure the spikes are clearly documented—those little outliers often do the heavy lifting.
PlumeCipher
Got it—I'll note each spike with a timestamp and the exact frequency. Those outliers are the breadcrumbs we need.