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* The initial starting point of the ARG | * The initial starting point of the ARG | ||
* http://www.00112358.net | * http://www.00112358.net | ||
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===Current Content=== | ===Current Content=== | ||
'''As of...''' | '''As of...''' | ||
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+ | ===September 27, 2006=== | ||
+ | =====Front page===== | ||
+ | [[Image:occ_orbs0927.jpg|right]] | ||
+ | * full browser flash with hovering spheres | ||
+ | * the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks | ||
+ | * the smaller sphere orbits and is orbited itself by the previous 'V', 'F', 'J', flat, 'W', and 'X' symbols, and a new 'O' symbol | ||
+ | * on clicking the new symbol, the user is directed to [[#puzzle 7|puzzle #7]] | ||
+ | <br clear="all"> | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====puzzle 7===== | ||
+ | [[Image:occ_orbs0927_puz.jpg|right]] | ||
+ | * the large sphere, instead of spinning and zooming, now releases the same set of 8 symbols as the 1st and 3rd puzzles, which rotate slowly around the orb. | ||
+ | * like a combination lock, after choosing the 3 correct symbols (see [[:Image:Oculus puzzle 7 solution.jpg|the solution]]), we're shown [[Vision_Sep27|the next vision]], then redirected to [[00112358.net/0|a hidden page]] | ||
+ | <br clear="all"> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===September 15, 2006=== | ||
+ | =====Front page===== | ||
+ | [[Image:occ_orbs0915.jpg|right]] | ||
+ | * full browser flash with hovering spheres | ||
+ | * the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks | ||
+ | * the smaller sphere orbits and is orbited itself by the previous 'V', 'F', 'J', flat, and 'W' symbols, and a new 'X' symbol | ||
+ | * on clicking the new symbol, the user is directed to [[#puzzle 6 - Ararat|puzzle #6]] | ||
+ | <br clear="all"> | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====puzzle 6 - Ararat===== | ||
+ | [[Image:occ_orbs0816_puz.jpg|right]] | ||
+ | * the large sphere zooms towards the user, shifting heavily, vibrating, and glowing as we enter the occulus after a slow clockwise rotation, greeted by a new puzzle. | ||
+ | * the puzzle is the first of a series of 4 - the first being the same puzzle as the 3rd rune | ||
+ | * on selecting the right squares (see [[:Image:Oculus puzzle 3 solution.jpg|the first solution]]), we are shown 2 more similar puzzles (see [[:Image:Oculus puzzle 6 solution 2.jpg|the second]], [[:Image:Oculus puzzle 6 solution 3.jpg|and third]] solutions) | ||
+ | * on solving the three puzzles, we're then presented [[#puzzle 6b - Ararat|puzzle #6b]] below | ||
+ | :* note: the 3 solutions are the tunes taken from | ||
+ | :# the beginning of [[Kriel]]'s 'The Messenger' MP3 | ||
+ | :# part of Mike's guitar riff from the Outback | ||
+ | :# [[User:Lostpedian|lostpedian]]'s deduction (actual source unknown) | ||
+ | <br clear="all"> | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====puzzle 6b - Ararat===== | ||
+ | [[Image:occ_orbs0906_puz.jpg|right]] | ||
+ | * the oculus spins and retracts, while a glowing yellow earth map expands from its surface and fills the window, solidifying | ||
+ | * while sine waves float from top to bottom, 6 points appear around the map, glowing in time with the waves' connections, and 3 pairs of symbols appear, before returning to the rune button puzzle (same layout as puzzle #5) | ||
+ | * on selecting the right squares (see [[:Image:Oculus puzzle 6 solution.jpg|the direct solution]], or [[Ararat solve|the detail to get the solve]]), we are shown [[Vision_Sep15|another vision]], then directed to [[Faitharella.com]] | ||
+ | <br clear="all"> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===September 6, 2006=== | ||
+ | =====Front page===== | ||
+ | [[Image:occ_orbs0906.jpg|right]] | ||
+ | * full browser flash with hovering spheres | ||
+ | * the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks | ||
+ | * the smaller sphere orbits and is orbited itself by the previous 'V', 'F', 'J' and flat symbols, and a new 'W' symbol | ||
+ | * on clicking the new symbol, the user is directed to [[#puzzle 5 - Palitana|puzzle #5]] | ||
+ | <br clear="all"> | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====puzzle 5 - Palitana===== | ||
+ | [[Image:occ_orbs0906_puz.jpg|right]] | ||
+ | * the large sphere zooms towards the user, shifting heavily, vibrating, and glowing as we enter the occulus after a slow clockwise rotation, greeted by a new puzzle. | ||
+ | * on selecting the right squares (see [[:Image:Oculus puzzle 5 solution.jpg|the solution]]), we are shown [[Vision_Sep6|another vision]] | ||
+ | * at the end, we are directed to [[Oculareffect.com]] | ||
+ | <br clear="all"> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===August 29, 2006=== | ||
+ | =====Front page===== | ||
+ | [[Image:occ_orbs0829.jpg|right]] | ||
+ | * full browser flash with hovering spheres | ||
+ | * the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks | ||
+ | * the smaller sphere orbits and is orbited itself by the previous 'V', 'F' and 'J' symbols, and a new flat symbol | ||
+ | * on clicking the new symbol, the user is directed to [[#puzzle 4 - Dante|puzzle #4]] | ||
+ | <br clear="all"> | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====puzzle 4 - Dante===== | ||
+ | [[Image:occ_orbs0829_puz.jpg|right]] | ||
+ | * the large sphere zooms towards the user, symbols shift and we enter the occulus after a clockwise rotation, greeted by a new puzzle. | ||
+ | * on selecting the right squares (see [[:Image:Oculus puzzle 4 solution.jpg|the solution]]), we are shown [[Vision_Aug29|another vision]] | ||
+ | * at the end, we are directed to [[BC_Dropbox_DGooderman|BC's Dropbox page]] for [[Dante Gooderman]] | ||
+ | <br clear="all"> | ||
===August 16, 2006=== | ===August 16, 2006=== | ||
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- | =====puzzle 3 - [[Clarence Park|Clarence]]===== | + | =====puzzle 3 - [[Clarenceparkbandb.com|Clarence]]===== |
[[Image:occ_orbs0816_puz.jpg|right]] | [[Image:occ_orbs0816_puz.jpg|right]] | ||
* the large sphere zooms towards the user, symbols shift and we enter the top of the occulus greeted by a new puzzle. | * the large sphere zooms towards the user, symbols shift and we enter the top of the occulus greeted by a new puzzle. | ||
- | * on choosing the correct order of symbols (see [[:Image:Oculus puzzle 3 solution.jpg|the solution]], we are shown [[Vision_Aug16|another vision]] | + | * on choosing the correct order of symbols (see [[:Image:Oculus puzzle 3 solution.jpg|the solution]]), we are shown [[Vision_Aug16|another vision]] |
* we see a clips or images of: | * we see a clips or images of: | ||
** A coach bus | ** A coach bus | ||
** a man answering his front door | ** a man answering his front door | ||
- | ** in passing, a 'miracle mile' sign and a guy in a red shirt | + | ** in passing, the '[[Miracle Mile]]' sign and a guy in a red shirt |
** a broken down car and a person waving down help | ** a broken down car and a person waving down help | ||
** someone working on a car, grabbing a wrench, then the person we're seeing through is attacked | ** someone working on a car, grabbing a wrench, then the person we're seeing through is attacked | ||
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*: An 'F' symbol appears, the symbol part puzzle, and vision #2 - directing to DVJ Kriel | *: An 'F' symbol appears, the symbol part puzzle, and vision #2 - directing to DVJ Kriel | ||
* August 16, 2006 | * August 16, 2006 | ||
- | *: Another symbol appears, the symbol sequence puzzle, and vision #3 - directing to [[Clarenceparkbandb.com|Clarence Park Bed and Breakfast]] | + | *: Another symbol appears, the symbol sequence puzzle, and vision #3 - directing to [[Clarenceparkbandb.com|Clarence Park Bed and Breakfast Inn]] |
+ | * August 29, 2006 | ||
+ | *: Another symbol appears, the 7x6 grid puzzle, and vision #4 - directing to [[BC Dropbox DGooderman|Dante Gooderman's dropbox]] |
Current revision
- The initial starting point of the ARG
- http://www.00112358.net
[edit]
Current Content
As of...
[edit]
September 27, 2006
[edit]
Front page
- full browser flash with hovering spheres
- the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks
- the smaller sphere orbits and is orbited itself by the previous 'V', 'F', 'J', flat, 'W', and 'X' symbols, and a new 'O' symbol
- on clicking the new symbol, the user is directed to puzzle #7
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puzzle 7
- the large sphere, instead of spinning and zooming, now releases the same set of 8 symbols as the 1st and 3rd puzzles, which rotate slowly around the orb.
- like a combination lock, after choosing the 3 correct symbols (see the solution), we're shown the next vision, then redirected to a hidden page
[edit]
September 15, 2006
[edit]
Front page
- full browser flash with hovering spheres
- the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks
- the smaller sphere orbits and is orbited itself by the previous 'V', 'F', 'J', flat, and 'W' symbols, and a new 'X' symbol
- on clicking the new symbol, the user is directed to puzzle #6
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puzzle 6 - Ararat
- the large sphere zooms towards the user, shifting heavily, vibrating, and glowing as we enter the occulus after a slow clockwise rotation, greeted by a new puzzle.
- the puzzle is the first of a series of 4 - the first being the same puzzle as the 3rd rune
- on selecting the right squares (see the first solution), we are shown 2 more similar puzzles (see the second, and third solutions)
- on solving the three puzzles, we're then presented puzzle #6b below
- note: the 3 solutions are the tunes taken from
- the beginning of Kriel's 'The Messenger' MP3
- part of Mike's guitar riff from the Outback
- lostpedian's deduction (actual source unknown)
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puzzle 6b - Ararat
- the oculus spins and retracts, while a glowing yellow earth map expands from its surface and fills the window, solidifying
- while sine waves float from top to bottom, 6 points appear around the map, glowing in time with the waves' connections, and 3 pairs of symbols appear, before returning to the rune button puzzle (same layout as puzzle #5)
- on selecting the right squares (see the direct solution, or the detail to get the solve), we are shown another vision, then directed to Faitharella.com
[edit]
September 6, 2006
[edit]
Front page
- full browser flash with hovering spheres
- the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks
- the smaller sphere orbits and is orbited itself by the previous 'V', 'F', 'J' and flat symbols, and a new 'W' symbol
- on clicking the new symbol, the user is directed to puzzle #5
[edit]
puzzle 5 - Palitana
- the large sphere zooms towards the user, shifting heavily, vibrating, and glowing as we enter the occulus after a slow clockwise rotation, greeted by a new puzzle.
- on selecting the right squares (see the solution), we are shown another vision
- at the end, we are directed to Oculareffect.com
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August 29, 2006
[edit]
Front page
- full browser flash with hovering spheres
- the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks
- the smaller sphere orbits and is orbited itself by the previous 'V', 'F' and 'J' symbols, and a new flat symbol
- on clicking the new symbol, the user is directed to puzzle #4
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puzzle 4 - Dante
- the large sphere zooms towards the user, symbols shift and we enter the occulus after a clockwise rotation, greeted by a new puzzle.
- on selecting the right squares (see the solution), we are shown another vision
- at the end, we are directed to BC's Dropbox page for Dante Gooderman
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August 16, 2006
[edit]
Front page
- full browser flash with hovering spheres
- the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks
- the smaller sphere orbits and is orbited itself by the previous 'V' and 'F' symbols, and a new 'J' symbol
- on clicking the J, the user is directed to puzzle #3
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puzzle 3 - Clarence
- the large sphere zooms towards the user, symbols shift and we enter the top of the occulus greeted by a new puzzle.
- on choosing the correct order of symbols (see the solution), we are shown another vision
- we see a clips or images of:
- A coach bus
- a man answering his front door
- in passing, the 'Miracle Mile' sign and a guy in a red shirt
- a broken down car and a person waving down help
- someone working on a car, grabbing a wrench, then the person we're seeing through is attacked
- the vision becomes red as we see a number of perspectives of the attack
- the attackers drive off in both cars
- the victim is seen lying on the road, we don't see a face
- the 'J' symbol is presented to close
- at the end, we are directed to Clarenceparkbandb.com
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August 8, 2006
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Front page
- full browser flash with hovering spheres
- the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks
- the smaller sphere orbits and is orbited itself by the previous 'V' symbol and a new 'F' symbol
- on clicking the F, the user is directed to puzzle #2
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puzzle 2 - Kriel
- the large sphere zooms towards the user, symbols shift and we see inside a board of seemingly random symbol components.
- on clicking the right pieces to form the same 'F' symbol (as now known to be the rune of DVJ Kriel, we are shown another vision
- we see a clips or images of:
- Circus Circus
- what appears to be a concert with a crowd of people
- below a bridge or dock with a man (likely Kriel) lying face down before washing up on shore and being tended to
- a city shoreline and Kriel's 'F' rune and finally Kriel's promo photo
- at the end, we are directed to Kriel's website
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July 17, 2006
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Front page
- full browser flash with hovering spheres
- the large sphere is covered with symbols and moves slightly with mouse clicks
- the smaller sphere is partnered with what appears to be a scripted V, and moves and rotates slightly with mouse clicks
- on clicking the V, the user is directed to puzzle #1
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puzzle 1 - Miss Vix
- the large sphere zooms towards the user, symbols shift and we see inside a set of 3 concentric rings with 7 symbols each.
- on sliding the rings so the symbols match, the puzzle is solved, and once again we are treated to a visual display
- video clips and imagery zoom towards and past the viewer, much in the style of a very artistic commercial, yet mysterious
- we see a clips or images of:
- Faith Arella
- the sign for Bethlehem Conservatory
- a face recognized as Verchiel (a character from the Fallen miniseries)
- at the end, we are directed to Miss Vix's business website Vixtattoos.com
- Visible Symbols on the rings:
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Beginning
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Countdown
- Originally the only content available was a flash based countdown, showing a number of concentric ring-gears
- The countdown was discovered to end on July 17, 2006 at 10:00 EST
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Youtube Viral Video
- This video was found on Youtube, showing the coundown stage of the website.
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Changelog
- Beginning
- Countdown to July 17, 2006
- July 17, 2006
- Orbs, the clickable 'v' symbol, the concentric ring puzzle, and vision #1 - directing to Miss Vix
- August 8, 2006
- An 'F' symbol appears, the symbol part puzzle, and vision #2 - directing to DVJ Kriel
- August 16, 2006
- Another symbol appears, the symbol sequence puzzle, and vision #3 - directing to Clarence Park Bed and Breakfast Inn
- August 29, 2006
- Another symbol appears, the 7x6 grid puzzle, and vision #4 - directing to Dante Gooderman's dropbox