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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]]. She rode the [[Miracle Mile]] bus, may have found the [[monkey man]], and also captured a clip of the mysterious [[man with a white hat]] | + | |
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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 21, 2006''' | + | '''Nov 11''' |
| - | * Faith went to find the bus driver - [[Mike Miles]] - but couldn't find him, and informed us in [[Blog-Faith-Aug21,2006|her blog]], also asking us to help her find him. | + | * 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]]. |
| - | * The [[Clarenceparkbandb.com|CP Inn]] posted a [[Miracle Mile Article 3|new media article]] (video) about the [[Miracle Mile]], on the [[Clarenceparkbandb.com#Tales of the "Miracle Mile"|Tales of the Miracle Mile]] page. | + | * '''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'. |
| - | * Faith was given an address to check in her search for [[Mike Miles]], and [[Email:faith@faitharella.com#Aug 21, 2006|she replied]] | + | ** '''[[1111-Survey|What do you think?]]''' |
| - | '''August 20, 2006''' | + | '''Sept 28''' |
| - | * 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. This includes another appearance of the [[man with a white hat]]. | + | * 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? |
| - | * Faith's attention is brought to the monkey seen at the end of the bus video, and [[Email:faith@faitharella.com#Aug 20, 2006|she replies]] that she'll try to find the bus driver in the morning to find out if he's the '[[monkey man]]' she's looking for. | + | '''Sept 27''' |
| - | + | * Mike [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|reached his target]], but Faith is nowhere to be found. | |
| - | '''August 19, 2006''' | + | * 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. |
| - | * [[Faith]] shares her experience flying to Australia [[Blog-Faith-Aug19,2006|in a blog entry]] and shows us her cheap motel room. | + | * 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 17, 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). |
| - | * [[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]]. | + | '''Sept 24''' |
| - | * [[EWO]] updates [[Oculareffect.com]] with a news item, summarizing the current status, and [[Vision_Aug16|latest vision]]. | + | * Mike sends his [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|5th update]] from Turkey, nearing Mt.Ararat. |
| - | + | '''Sept 23''' | |
| - | '''August 16, 2006''' | + | * 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. |
| - | * 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 22''' |
| - | + | * EWO posted a [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|3rd video]] from Mike as he's still 2 days behind Faith, and sounding quite 'loopy' | |
| - | '''August 13, 2006''' | + | * A new [[Unexplained Pics|unexplained pic]] was added, showing someone appearing to be walking on water |
| - | * A response from Faith is sent when anyone [[Email:faith@faitharella.com#Aug 13, 2006|emails her]] letting her know about the next destination | + | '''Sept 21''' |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts [[Blog-Faith-Aug13,2006-2|a video blog]] asking people for help with [[Madam Steph]]'s clues, and her next destination. | + | * 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]] |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts [[Blog-Faith-Aug13,2006|an entry]] showing a number of pictures and a Quicktime VR from a beach 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 11, 2006''' | + | '''Sept 18''' |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts [[Blog-Faith-Aug11,2006|an entry]] talking about her trip to Tampa and a few videos showing her time with [[Charles Kriel]] | + | * Mike [[Blog-Faith-Sept18,2006|has gone missing]]. |
| - | * [[EWO]] updates [[Oculareffect.com]] with a news item, summarizing [[Faith]]'s initial meeting with [[Kriel]]. | + | * A third [[Unexplained Pics|unexplained pic]] was posted by EWO, sent from ''auroralightwing''. |
| - | + | * 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]]. | |
| - | '''August 9, 2006''' | + | |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts a [[Blog-Faith-Aug9,2006|video entry]] from her trip to Tampa with [[Kriel]], and her tarot reading with [[Madam Steph]] | + | |
| - | * [[Miss Vix]] posts on her blog about [[Faith]] and [[Blog-Miss Vix-Aug9,2006|her departure]]. | + | |
| - | * [[EWO]] updates [[Oculareffect.com]] with a news item, describing the new rune and its link to [[Kriel]]. | + | |
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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]] | ||
| + | * 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
