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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 29)''' | + | * Mike's headed home. Faith is missing. EWO is done 'for now'. The [[00112358.net/0|cloculus]] is ticking away. |
| - | : Faith is still in Australia, and will be working with the OE team to provide a live chat with us due to the seriousness of her predicament, on Aug 31 at 9pm ET. | + | |
| - | : A new rune shows up on the Oculus, giving us a new vision, and forwarding us to the profile for Dante Gooderman, which includes his login. Logging in leads us to a personnel only page, and a 'recruitment report'. | + | |
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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 29, 2006''' | + | '''Nov 11''' |
| - | * A new rune shows up on [[00112358.net#August 29, 2006|the Oculus]], giving us a [[Vision_Aug29|new vision]], and forwarding us to a page on [[Bethlehemconservatory.org]] which lists a [[BC_Dropbox_DGooderman|brief profile]] for [[Dante Gooderman]], including his login, leading to a [[BC_Login_Community|personnel only page]], and a [[BC_Files_RecReport|recruitment report]]. | + | * 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]]. |
| - | * [[EWO]] sent out a new email updating us on his new site design, and informing us that Faith will be working with EWO and others to be available for a live chat on Aug 31, at 9pm ET. | + | * '''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 28, 2006''' | + | '''Sept 28''' |
| - | * Faith [[Blog-Faith-Aug28,2006|updates her blog]] with a scan of the day planner page from the Outback and a business card, naming [[Dante Gooderman]] as the lawyer who gave her the cheque. | + | * 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? |
| - | * [[EWO]] drasically updates [[Oculareffect.com]] with a new, slicker design | + | '''Sept 27''' |
| - | + | * Mike [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|reached his target]], but Faith is nowhere to be found. | |
| - | '''August 26, 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 sent out a [[Email:faith@faitharella.com#Aug 26, 2006|mass email]], updating us about her events with [[Mike Miles|Mike]], and telling us how to ask her to forward us [[Email:faith@faitharella.com#Email received 5|paranoid emails]] that she received from [[Kriel]] and [[Madam Steph]]. | + | * 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 24, 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 and [[Mike Miles|Mike]] visited the spot in the outback near where Mike '[[Vision_Aug16|almost died]]', and finally [[Blog-Faith-Aug24,2006|updated her blog]] with photos, a QVTR, and a video. | + | '''Sept 24''' |
| - | + | * Mike sends his [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|5th update]] from Turkey, nearing Mt.Ararat. | |
| - | '''August 22, 2006''' | + | '''Sept 23''' |
| - | * Faith visited [[Mike Miles|Mike]]'s home, and only recorded a bit in [[Blog-Faith-Aug22,2006|her video blog]], but tells us they're heading to the outback next | + | * 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. |
| - | + | '''Sept 22''' | |
| - | '''August 21, 2006''' | + | * EWO posted a [[Blog-EWO-Sept21,2006|3rd video]] from Mike as he's still 2 days behind Faith, and sounding quite 'loopy' |
| - | * 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. | + | * A new [[Unexplained Pics|unexplained pic]] was added, showing someone appearing to be walking on water |
| - | * 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. | + | '''Sept 21''' |
| - | * Faith was given an address to check in her search for [[Mike Miles]], and [[Email:faith@faitharella.com#Aug 21, 2006|she replied]] | + | * 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]] |
| - | + | * Mike has been informed of Faith's location and is now heading to Mt.Ararat to find her. | |
| - | '''August 20, 2006''' | + | * 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. |
| - | * 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]]. | + | '''Sept 18''' |
| - | * 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. | + | * Mike [[Blog-Faith-Sept18,2006|has gone missing]]. |
| - | + | * A third [[Unexplained Pics|unexplained pic]] was posted by EWO, sent from ''auroralightwing''. | |
| - | '''August 19, 2006''' | + | * 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]]. |
| - | * [[Faith]] shares her experience flying to Australia [[Blog-Faith-Aug19,2006|in a blog entry]] and shows us her cheap motel room. | + | |
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| - | '''August 17, 2006''' | + | |
| - | * [[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]]. | + | |
| - | * [[EWO]] updates [[Oculareffect.com]] with a news item, summarizing the current status, and [[Vision_Aug16|latest vision]]. | + | |
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| - | '''August 16, 2006''' | + | |
| - | * 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]]. | + | |
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| - | '''August 13, 2006''' | + | |
| - | * A response from Faith is sent when anyone [[Email:faith@faitharella.com#Aug 13, 2006|emails her]] letting her know about the next destination | + | |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts [[Blog-Faith-Aug13,2006-2|a video blog]] asking people for help with [[Madam Steph]]'s clues, and her next destination. | + | |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts [[Blog-Faith-Aug13,2006|an entry]] showing a number of pictures and a Quicktime VR from a beach with [[Kriel]] | + | |
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| - | '''August 11, 2006''' | + | |
| - | * [[Faith]] posts [[Blog-Faith-Aug11,2006|an entry]] talking about her trip to Tampa and a few videos showing her time with [[Charles Kriel]] | + | |
| - | * [[EWO]] updates [[Oculareffect.com]] with a news item, summarizing [[Faith]]'s initial meeting with [[Kriel]]. | + | |
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| - | '''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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| * Info about [[Circus Circus]], 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]], [[Evan]] | + | * Info about [[Weston]], [[Oja]], [[Keith D]], [[RT]] |
| - | *: and [[Kenny]], [[Gabby]], [[Jannifer]] (and their designations) | + | * 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
