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| - | ==Welcome to the Ocular Effect ARG Wiki== | + | <showhead/> |
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| + | <div style="color:#884466; font:20px Comic Sans MS, Arial;padding:2px 10px;text-align:center;">WELCOME TO THE OCULAR EFFECT ARG WIKI</div> | ||
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| Feel free to register and help keep the wiki up to date! Please don't abuse the wiki, or banning will ensue. Below are some starting points for newcomers to the ARG. | Feel free to register and help keep the wiki up to date! Please don't abuse the wiki, or banning will ensue. Below are some starting points for newcomers to the ARG. | ||
| '''[ [[Beginners Guide]] ]''' - if you're new to ARGs in general, or to Ocular Effect, here's a quick read to get you up to speed! | '''[ [[Beginners Guide]] ]''' - if you're new to ARGs in general, or to Ocular Effect, here's a quick read to get you up to speed! | ||
| * [[What is the Oculus]]? | * [[What is the Oculus]]? | ||
| - | ** [[Outline]] (single page chronological summary of game events to date) | + | ** [[Outline]] (single page chronological summary of the story so far) |
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| ==Current Status Summary== | ==Current Status Summary== | ||
| - | '''August 19, 2006''' | + | * Mike's headed home. Faith is missing. EWO is done 'for now'. The [[00112358.net/0|cloculus]] is ticking away. |
| - | : [[Faith]] is in Adelaide and is doing a bit of [[Blog-Faith-Aug19,2006|site seeing]] while heading to [[Clarenceparkbandb.com|Clarence Park Bed and Breakfast]] | + | |
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| <div style="float:right;background-color:#EEEEFF;padding:1px 3px;border:solid 1px #8888FF;">See [[Timeline]] for all</div> | <div style="float:right;background-color:#EEEEFF;padding:1px 3px;border:solid 1px #8888FF;">See [[Timeline]] for all</div> | ||
| - | '''August 20, 2006''' | + | '''Nov 11''' |
| - | * We're given another video by [[Faith]] in a new [[Blog-Faith-Aug20,2006|blog entry]], where she documents her experience on the [[Miracle Mile]] bus. | + | * EWO sent [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|a 'final' update]], directing people back to [[OE-Faith's Tape|Faith's recovered tape]] page, to read his 'final' post... "for now", which also included another video for Faith, from [[Madam Steph]]. |
| + | * '''META''': The puppetmasters issues a survey for all participants of the ARG, asking for input and feedback regarding their experience; many questions seem to say that the end has come, including references to the 'cliffhanger ending'. | ||
| + | ** '''[[1111-Survey|What do you think?]]''' | ||
| - | '''August 19, 2006''' | + | '''Sept 28''' |
| - | * [[Faith]] shares her experience flying to Australia [[Blog-Faith-Aug19,2006|in a blog entry]] and shows us her cheap motel room. | + | * A new 'promo' video appeared on the [[Oculareffect.com#New_Visitors|New Visitors]] page, including footage up to and including this point. It has also appeared on Youtube, like the [[00112358.net#Youtube_viral_video|original video]]. Could this be phase 2? |
| - | + | '''Sept 27''' | |
| - | '''August 17, 2006''' | + | * Mike [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|reached his target]], but Faith is nowhere to be found. |
| - | * [[Faith]] posted [[Blog-Faith-Aug17,2006|another entry]] with a number of pictures from Tampa, as she's on layover in LA, on [[Email:faith@faitharella.com#Aug 13, 2006|her way to Australia]]. | + | * The 7th rune has appeared, sending us to the next [[00112358.net#puzzle 7|puzzle]], and [[Vision_Sep27|vision]]. The [[00112358.net/0|destination website]] is another oculus countdown timed for Sept 28, 11am EST, labelled with a string of symbols. |
| - | * [[EWO]] updates [[Oculareffect.com]] with a news item, summarizing the current status, and [[Vision_Aug16|latest vision]]. | + | * EWO [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|linked to]] the video showing [[OE-Faith's Tape|the contents]] of Faith's camera that Mike found at the bazaar. |
| - | + | '''Sept 25''' | |
| - | '''August 16, 2006''' | + | * Mike [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|found Faith's cameras]] in a bazaar amongst toys, at the base of Ararat (also note a white cowboy hat also on the table). |
| - | * A new rune is now in orbit around the yellow orb on [[00112358.net]] and clicking it leads to a [[00112358.net#puzzle 3 - Clarence|new puzzle]] and [[Vision_Aug16|new vision]]. | + | '''Sept 24''' |
| - | + | * Mike sends his [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|5th update]] from Turkey, nearing Mt.Ararat. | |
| - | '''August 13, 2006''' | + | '''Sept 23''' |
| - | * A response from Faith is sent when anyone [[Email:faith@faitharella.com#Aug 13, 2006|emails her]] letting her know about the next destination | + | * EWO posted Mike's [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|4th video]], where Mike begins to question himself, but finds the symbol from the vision that was left on the red container, getting re-energized in his search for Faith. |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts [[Blog-Faith-Aug13,2006-2|a video blog]] asking people for help with [[Madam Steph]]'s clues, and her next destination. | + | '''Sept 22''' |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts [[Blog-Faith-Aug13,2006|an entry]] showing a number of pictures and a Quicktime VR from a beach with [[Kriel]] | + | * EWO posted a [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|3rd video]] from Mike as he's still 2 days behind Faith, and sounding quite 'loopy' |
| - | + | * A new [[Unexplained Pics|unexplained pic]] was added, showing someone appearing to be walking on water | |
| - | '''August 11, 2006''' | + | '''Sept 21''' |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts [[Blog-Faith-Aug11,2006|an entry]] talking about her trip to Tampa and a few videos showing her time with [[Charles Kriel]] | + | * After 3 days, Mike [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|returned to the hotel]] in Turkey, found Faith's note and now has [[Email:mike@oculareffect.com|an email address]] for contact, setup by EWO, who was also sent 2 videos from Mike [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|to post]] |
| - | * [[EWO]] updates [[Oculareffect.com]] with a news item, summarizing [[Faith]]'s initial meeting with [[Kriel]]. | + | * Mike has been informed of Faith's location and is now heading to Mt.Ararat to find her. |
| - | + | * EWO posted the [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|2nd video]] he received from Mike, who is about 2 days behind Faith in travelling by bus to Ararat. | |
| - | '''August 9, 2006''' | + | '''Sept 18''' |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts a [[Blog-Faith-Aug9,2006|video entry]] from her trip to Tampa to find [[Charles Kriel]] | + | * Mike [[Blog-Faith-Sept18,2006|has gone missing]]. |
| - | * [[Miss Vix]] posts on her blog about [[Faith]] and [[Blog-Miss Vix-Aug9,2006|her departure]]. | + | * A third [[Unexplained Pics|unexplained pic]] was posted by EWO, sent from ''auroralightwing''. |
| - | * [[EWO]] updates [[Oculareffect.com]] with a news item, describing the new rune and its link to [[Kriel]]. | + | * later, Faith [[Blog-Faith-Sept18,2006-2|posted again]] telling us she's going to Ararat without Mike, and if we're in contact with him, to tell him where she's going. She was being watched in her bedroom at night and her freaky video [[:Image:intruder.jpg|captured]] [[:Image:intruder2.jpg|him]]. |
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| - | '''August 8, 2006''' | + | |
| - | * A new rune is now in orbit around the yellow orb on [[00112358.net]] and clicking it leads to a [[00112358.net#puzzle 2 - Kriel|new puzzle]] and [[Vision_Aug8|new vision]]. | + | |
| - | * [[Faith]] updates [[Blog-Faith|her blog]] on [[Faitharella.com]] with two new entries: [[Blog-Faith-Aug7,2006|My Visions]], [[Blog-Faith-Aug8,2006|Leaving Vix]]. The latter includes a third video. | + | |
| - | * Faith also adds a link on her site to contact her via email | + | |
| - | * [[Faith]] comments in [[Blog-Faith-Aug8,2006-2|her blog]] about getting into contact with [[Kriel|DVJ Kriel]] | + | |
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| - | '''August 4, 2006''' | + | |
| - | * [[Oculareffect.com]] is updated with a news item, thanks to [[EWO]], including photos from Comic-Con '06, and a number of people who received temp tattoos in [[Faith]]'s style also holding [[Kriel|a CD]]. | + | |
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| - | '''July 31, 2006''' | + | |
| - | * [[Faith]] updates [[Blog-Faith|her blog]] on [[Faitharella.com]] with [[Blog-Faith-July31,2006|a new entry]] discussing a mysterious lawyer and a check for $20,000 from the Bethlehem Conservatory | + | |
| - | * [[Miss Vix]] updates [[Blog-Miss_Vix|her blog]] on [[Vixtattoos.com]] with [[Blog-Miss_Vix-July31,2006|a new entry]] - a scan of the newspaper article about [[Faith Arella]] | + | |
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| - | '''July 28, 2006''' | + | |
| - | * [[Faith]] updates [[Blog-Faith|her blog]] on [[Faitharella.com]] with [[Blog-Faith-July28,2006|a new entry]] including the first video we see of Faith in her 'world' | + | |
| - | * [[Helpfindher.com]] updates with a newly designed look and layout for newcomers to the ARG | + | |
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| ==Todo list== | ==Todo list== | ||
| * fill in any [[Special:Wantedpages|broken links]] | * fill in any [[Special:Wantedpages|broken links]] | ||
| - | * Info about [[Circus Circus]], [[Madam Steph]], and [[Roy Huston]] (the illusionist) | + | |
| + | * Info about [[Circus Circus]], and [[Roy Huston]] (the illusionist) | ||
| * Info about [[Heath]] and [[Julie]] | * Info about [[Heath]] and [[Julie]] | ||
| - | * more details about various real life [[Places]] | + | * Info about [[Weston]], [[Oja]], [[Keith D]], [[RT]] |
| + | * Info about [[Ama]] and [[Ghita]] | ||
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| + | * transcribe [[Blog-Faith-Sept13,2006|each]] [[Blog-Faith-Sept9,2006|new]] [[Blog-Faith-Sept10,2006|videos]] (from sept13 on) | ||
| + | * add EWO [[Email:eyeswideopen@oculareffect.com|emails]] | ||
| + | * update [[Timeline]] and [[Outline]] | ||
Current revision
WELCOME TO THE OCULAR EFFECT ARG WIKI
Feel free to register and help keep the wiki up to date! Please don't abuse the wiki, or banning will ensue. Below are some starting points for newcomers to the ARG.
[ Beginners Guide ] - if you're new to ARGs in general, or to Ocular Effect, here's a quick read to get you up to speed!
- What is the Oculus?
- Outline (single page chronological summary of the story so far)
| Website Reference | Characters | Timeline |
| Blogs | Outstanding puzzles | Places |
| Sections of significance: | ||
| Symbols | Visions | Tracking Faith |
Current Status Summary
- Mike's headed home. Faith is missing. EWO is done 'for now'. The cloculus is ticking away.
Recent News
See Timeline for all
Nov 11
- EWO sent a 'final' update, directing people back to Faith's recovered tape page, to read his 'final' post... "for now", which also included another video for Faith, from Madam Steph.
- META: The puppetmasters issues a survey for all participants of the ARG, asking for input and feedback regarding their experience; many questions seem to say that the end has come, including references to the 'cliffhanger ending'.
Sept 28
- A new 'promo' video appeared on the New Visitors page, including footage up to and including this point. It has also appeared on Youtube, like the original video. Could this be phase 2?
Sept 27
- Mike reached his target, but Faith is nowhere to be found.
- The 7th rune has appeared, sending us to the next puzzle, and vision. The destination website is another oculus countdown timed for Sept 28, 11am EST, labelled with a string of symbols.
- EWO linked to the video showing the contents of Faith's camera that Mike found at the bazaar.
Sept 25
- Mike found Faith's cameras in a bazaar amongst toys, at the base of Ararat (also note a white cowboy hat also on the table).
Sept 24
- Mike sends his 5th update from Turkey, nearing Mt.Ararat.
Sept 23
- EWO posted Mike's 4th video, where Mike begins to question himself, but finds the symbol from the vision that was left on the red container, getting re-energized in his search for Faith.
Sept 22
- EWO posted a 3rd video from Mike as he's still 2 days behind Faith, and sounding quite 'loopy'
- A new unexplained pic was added, showing someone appearing to be walking on water
Sept 21
- After 3 days, Mike returned to the hotel in Turkey, found Faith's note and now has an email address for contact, setup by EWO, who was also sent 2 videos from Mike to post
- Mike has been informed of Faith's location and is now heading to Mt.Ararat to find her.
- EWO posted the 2nd video he received from Mike, who is about 2 days behind Faith in travelling by bus to Ararat.
Sept 18
- Mike has gone missing.
- A third unexplained pic was posted by EWO, sent from auroralightwing.
- later, Faith posted again telling us she's going to Ararat without Mike, and if we're in contact with him, to tell him where she's going. She was being watched in her bedroom at night and her freaky video captured him.
Todo list
- fill in any broken links
- Info about Circus Circus, and Roy Huston (the illusionist)
- Info about Heath and Julie
- Info about Weston, Oja, Keith D, RT
- Info about Ama and Ghita
