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[bill]

Try this site: http://www.simonsingh.com/Crypto_Links.html

[JustCurious]

Thanks for the site Bill.

I have been reading about cryptograms, and I have decided to make a ARG about ghosts. I'm still writing the story and I wanted to make this ARG short to see if I'm heading the right way with the story.
What do you guys think? I will apreciate any tips that you guys give me.

[Alzheimers]

Some important pointers for your experiment:

-Even if you only plan on running for two weeks, it's important to have a firm grasp on your story and it's characters. You may never use every last detail, but knowing the motivations and backgrounds will help you as a PM add more depth and life to your universe.

-Try to have as much content written as possible before you launch...but don't etch it in stone. Think about where you have some flexibility, in case you decide to change direction later on. As players explore the story, you might find it necessary to change something. Plan for it, and you'll be fine.

-Don't judge success or failure on how many players you have. It's normal to start off small and build a following, especially with smaller projects that don't get the attention or publicity as the bigger games. Instead, focus on hitting your milestones, keeping the story running smoothly, and reaching the finish without burning out or giving up.

[orphaen]

I bought various cryptography books and manuals from ebay for 0.99 a piece with 2-5 dollar shipping, one even came with a CD.
Of course, the internet has so much diverse stuff, just google keywords for a while and you can get endless amounts of reading material, tools, applets, etc.