I would seem that way; getting a server up with such simplistic web pages is hardly "grueling"...
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:54 pm
Sylvia
I got message 4 of 4 from Endrid. Obviously we've got to put these 4 messages together to come up with an answer. (my thoughts are in bold and in italic.)
Quote:
Y =
ayxyzyxbyxzqyzyxqynqqqyzxcyczxscxzcxxcczqcyxzwcycxzycxzyqecxzyczxycqrqqyyzzxcz = answer (assuming the b is a mistake)
S = X in L(M Algorythm)
Y = S/(U Algorythm)
_____________________
A = 123456 = answer(this is just a guess)
M Algorythm applied to A: 261435 = B = nrawse(this is also a guess)
U Algorythm applied to B = 123456
______________________
sdrow owt = two words
brbowwotboeboowwttbobbobpbbowbowwwbbttbbwlbowobtyboowboow = reply
bbeearrebwbearbeabeaerreabaeigbearaerebtebaaerh = with(assuming g is a mistake) ayxyzyxbyxzqyzyxqynqqqyzxcyczxscxzcxxcczqcyxzwcycxzycxzyqecxzyczxycqrqqyyzzxcz = answer(once again assuming b is a mistake)
On a long shot, I replied with "two words."
Like Palm, I sent a message to Support at LazarusUnion.org
Sylvia to Support wrote:
Subject: how long is temporary
The site has been down for a long temporary time. Is there a problem?
Sylvia
Support to me wrote:
We apologize for the inconvenience, but getting our server online is a
long and grueling process.
Thank you for your patience.
the last two lines were in purple. Don't know if that is a clue or to just make it stand out more.
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:48 pm
Cyrus
Mine were from the Lazarus Union also.
I'm not entirely convinced about the bus trips, bit but only because we havent determined what E is in this equation, as:
Quote:
S = X in(?) L = M Algorithm
X = O_B_L_O_N_G T_U_B S_P_U_R_T_S; and
L = 26 of E
therefore,
Quote:
S = (O_B_L_O_N_G T_U_B S_P_U_R_T_S) in (26 of E) = M Algorithm
In order to work it out we gotta figure out what the hell 'E' is and how you process "X in L".
So as far as I can figure we need to work E out which is labelled as "Common Communication". I have two theories for what this means:
1. Its the bit thats the same for every message, the end.
2. If its common communication and E has 26 of them, then it may be LETTERS. Therefore Ex26 = L = ALPHABETICAL? Putting ALPHABETICAL into the spaces in oblong tub spurts gives:
OABLLPOHNAG TBUEB STPIUCRATLS
Ideas from there?
Ok all that said, theres no harm in trying responding with the bus trip email Monk.
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:28 pm
nextday
Quote:
I think I got it guys - a few posts back.
Am I on the right track?
I agree with Palm, you might be right but I think you only solved a clue that is supposed to help us solve the main code. Maybe it is a vigenere and that is the keyword. But who really knows until it is all solved?
EDIT
I was emailed by support as well, basically the same email as Palm's except they sent me a code as well.
Quote:
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are still working on getting
our server up.
Thank you for your patience
Got another e-mail from lazarus union (from support) in response to an e-mail I sent them:
We apologize! Our server is still being set up and it is a very long
grueling process. Once our website is fully functional, it will be able
to
explain all of your questions.
> Dear support:
> I noticed your website has been down for quite some time. I am
> interested in finding out more about The Lazarus Union. Can you give
me
> another link, or let me know a little about your organization?
> Thanks
> Palm
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:18 pm
FriarTech
From lazarusunion.org
Mine did not come from bowty
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:41 pm
Palm
My 2 clue e-mails were from the lazarus union. Is that where everyone else got theirs from? Or did you get it from Bowty?
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:34 pm
FriarTech
Next move....
Do we just email the answer back?
Does that make sense on its own?
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:29 pm
Palm
Re: The puzzle solved
Silent Monk wrote:
I think I got it guys - a few posts back.
Am I on the right track?
Heck if I know - if you got
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Long Bus Trip
I believe you. So now what?
Edited:
So would Bowty be taking a
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Long Bus Trip
somewhere?
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:25 pm
FriarTech
The puzzle solved
I think I got it guys - a few posts back.
Am I on the right track?
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:16 pm
Oriza
Since I have no idea what an algorhythum is (haven't quite reached calculus yet ), I'll let you guys handle this....
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:07 pm
Palm
Got mine
OK, just signed in to my e-mail and got 3 messages:
I have now established contact. Await my next message. You will need to r(w)ork tgther.
This was sent to me by endridmercySPLATlazarasunion.org)
3) Got message 3 of 4:
X = 5_1_3_5_8_6 7_4_1 2_10_4_9_7_2
L = 26 of E
E = Common Communication
brbowwotboeboowwttbobbobpbbowbowwwbbttbbwlbowobtyboowboow
bbeearrebwbearbeabeaerreabaeigbearaerebtebaaerh
ayxyzyxbyxzqyzyxqynqqqyzxcyczxscxzcxxcczqcyxzwcycxzycxzyqecxzyczxycqrqqyyzzxcz (This was sent to me by endridmercySPLATlazarasunion.org).
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:04 pm
Nighthawk
Quote:
A = 123456
M Algorythm applied to A: 261435 = B
U Algorythm applied to B = 123456
If I'm reading this right, the "M Algorythm" is the INVERSE of the "U Algorythm".
I really, really hate puzzles like this.
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:47 pm
jjocke
Message 1 of 4
Looks like I'm in also.
Dear John,
I would like to congratulate you on passing my test! ... as any disciple will acquire.
Through me you can become enlightened more than ever before possible.