>>I already told and everyone already guessed, that 99 have 100% to survive and the last one has 50% probability.
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>>I gave a hint to Steve, that "White" or "Black" can mean something (e.g. be a "secret code"). I could not give any more hints, since now the solution must be obvious.
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>Nadya,
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>I think it has something to do with each sage looking further down the line and, depending on lying or telling the truth, the next sage know what color his hat is, but I'm way to tired to think about this anymore... Maybe I could call up my 10 year old niece and ask her! :)
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>Renoir

That might be a good idea :) Anyway, I'll let you know my solution soon...