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[ARG?] Karma
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draghkar
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 		Ok,

I wrote a mail to michael:

Quote:

Calm down... Calm down...

Can't you see that you are in a privileged position???

You can now have access to Andy and you can make him or break him.

Try to convice Vince that you are the one that can get all the answers
from Andy and let V make you the interogator. Be convincing!!!! Let V give
you that job. Andy will react on you being there, so that will convince V
even more.

REMEMBER V did NOT KILL HIM !!!! so he must have some use for
Andy!!!

On the other side.. let Andy know that we are trying to get the
ins and outs and see about getting him freed up, but you MUST spill some
information towards me to give me grounds to take actions. A car
dont drive without fuel if you know what I mean.

The best thing to tell V is that you saw on the site that they
apprehended the RAT or something to that extend and that you have some beef with him.
Andy's reaction to you WILL convince V (as i said above)

Act normal. Be careful and watch your back. Do not be nervous.
Carry if you feel the need. Everything will be alright in the end. And DO
feed anything you know towards me, so that I can create a pile of
evidence against V.

It is up to you now!!!!

Good Luck and keep me posted!

Draghkar


And he replied:

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Ok alright. God Im so uptight.

Ok, ok. Ill do what I can.

Vince will kill me if he finds out I told you this... heres whats
really goin on;

Drugs WERE Vinces main priority, but that all changed when he
started acting all wierd on us. He just doesnt tell me all that
much, but what I do know is theres some kind of secret agency
involved. I think its some kind of code. Vince wants the
information contained in it but cant crack it.

In addition - hes stressing about a supplier hes lost, I dont know
the name but theres a meeting with a new supplier going down on the
4th of December.

Vince will be there, so will a few others. If you can find a way to
set HIM up, fine. Dont see how that helps Mason though..

Ill do as you say, Ill try to help him if you agree to get me out
of this mess!!



Am going to reply with some more instructions in a bit, anyone any more ideas to ask about and so on?

Greetz,

D.
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 		Hmm, obvious thing to ask for is that code.. odds are that the minds here can crack it, even if Vince can't.

/me adds his $0.02
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 		Links to forums:

As far as I know the following games have referred directly to the forums as a way to get more information about playing the ARG:

i love bees -Dana's blog had a link to here and to darkforge iifrc
Last call Poker
Perplex City ( I think they have it, but I can't find it now)

The following games have had links to these forumsposted by players on in-game forums:

Search for the Sacred Urns
Art of the Heist

also - dana's blog in ilb had posts by players

There may be some grassroots games that have had references to the forums ingame, but I don't remember which ones they were.
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ItWasntMeISwear
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 		Well, since one of us is going to be meeting with Vincent, I'd say that we should make a trade: The cracked codes for Andy.

But we can't give him the codes until we know that Andy is safe, which means that we would have to wait until he posts on his board.

This may be "Vincents" game, but with the codes in our hands we'll be able to control the outcome. If the codes are really that important to Vincent then he should be more then willing to "play ball".

Got this from Vincent:

Quote:
Eric,

I must say that I am impressed with your maintained level of restraint. Would you like to know how Mr. Mason is doing? he is well - for now.

We take good care of our POWs here, well at least they can give my Brother company yes?

Very well, you may have your 72hrs. But overstep this and I will begin to get impatient understand?

Mr. Mason is not talking to me, it would seem he has taken a liking to Micheal though, why do you suppose that is?

You continue to show a respect for me, and I will continue to show my gratitude.

Vincent.


I have replied:

Quote:
I really could not say why Andy would be talking to this "Micheal" person. This is the first that I'm hearing the name. You know your people better then anyone, so you would be a better judge of that then I would.

However, you are going to need someone to ask Andy some questions, like "How did you find out about me?" Maybe you can use the good fortune that Andy is talking to someone to your advantage?

Just thought I'd let you in a little extra information. I understand that you have some codes in your possession that you are trying to crack. Believe it or not, we happen to be very good at cracking such things and we may be able to help you, if you are willing to accept our help.

Okay, so now onto the questions.

1)Why do you refer to Andy as a "POW"? From what I understand, he is a Private Investigator, not a soldier.

2) And what's with the "they" in "they can give my Brother company"? How many people do you have in your possession? Is there more going on here then simply revenge for the death of one of your comrades?

Well, we are really close to picking someone. In fact, I'd say that it's pretty much settled. But I don't want to jump the gun here, so I'll let you know when I know for sure that we in fact have a "winner".

Until then...

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draghkar
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 		I sent another mail to Michael:

Quote:

I will help you, and do anything possible to protect you.

So Vince cannot crack some code eh? Well It happens to be that i
know an expert code cracker, and that this person is willing to help
cracking this code. I also know the price... The release of Mason and a share in the profits.

You might want to see about getting this intel to Vincent in a
subtle way

Can you find out what agency this is?

Other than that, You MUST convice Vince that you need to talk to
Mason. Mason really needs to know that we are trying to help him.

And lastly, you need to find out what Vince wants of Mason.

Keep me posted.

Draghkar



On which he replied:

Quote:

Draghkar,

First of all, I did it. I had to do it. I called the cops. I now I
took a risk but I told the guy whats going on. I dont think they
beleived me, said I had nothing substancial. Jesus youd think theyd
at least investigate!!

Vince is just using Mason for bait. He knows that as long as people
want him alive he can use them to his own means.

Ok so the code... I dont know. Vince doesnt let me in on any of
that. How many times!? Im just intel. Lowest of the low to him get
it? Im expendable.

Don paid another visit to the harbour today, they were discussing
the Agency, theyre about the only people who can make Vince nervous.
They must really be something.

Tell you what, Im gonna find a way into Vinces office tomorrow,
I'll find a way to get something, anything that might help you out.



I am going to sent him a mail back. I need at least warn him about Vinces suspision on him, and that Andy shows a linking to him. And it might be a good thing to get the contact info fort that cop as well.. Just in case.

I also somehow think that we will get some intel from the burglary.

Oh and by the way.. I put up a poll too for the expert code cracker... Wink So please Vote so that I know what to answer.

EDIT
My intention is to have a contact person, not a singular person to crack that code. we all need to be able to brak that code, but we cannot go barging in with the all of us saying that we are going t ocrack it. Vince will get crazy Wink Sorry for earlier caused confusion.


Greetz,

Draghkar
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ItWasntMeISwear
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 		It's not hard to confuse me.

Anyway, "The Watcher" has been voted the "winner" of the personal chat. I will e-mail Vincent to tell him that we have someone and that that person will contact them shortly to arrange the meeting.

So, the next step is for "The Watcher" to e-mail Vincent... and that's as far as my tired butt will allow me to go.
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 		Has The Watcher been notified? He hasn't posted in any of the Karma threads since we voted him the winner. I expect someone sent him a PM or something, but has he replied?

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 		Sorry, I was out of town for a few days.
I win what now?

*Going to reread the thread...

Graaah sorry sorry I really don't have time for an ARG right now super super busy with IRL stuff.

Anyone else want to pick this up and run with it? ItWasntMeISwear? draghkar?
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ItWasntMeISwear
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 		I got second place with 3 votes... so it looks like it's me.

/me starts to figure out how to tell Vincent.
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 		Go for it ItWasntMe...

I will see about keeping in contact w/ michael so that we get the story from 2 sides..

greetz,

Draghkar
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halfbakedbliss
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 		Wrote Vincent a quick message (when The Watcher was 'elected')

Quote:
After a careful vote, we've come up with a member to arrange a
>meeting
>with you. He should be contacting you shortly. All I ask is no
>tricks.
>
>-g


His response

Quote:
Greg,

Well now you ask of me no tricks but how am I to play 'tricks' in a
situation as delicate as this?

All I ask is that you waste no more of my valuable time. I have a
tendancy to become bored. I am sure you would not want the
consequences of my boredom on your hands now would you?

Vincent.


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 		The meeting is set for Sunday at 2:30pm CST. I'll post the transcript when it's all over and done with.

Any specific questions that you guys want asked?
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ItWasntMeISwear wrote:
The meeting is set for Sunday at 2:30pm CST. I'll post the transcript when it's all over and done with.

Any specific questions that you guys want asked?

Ask him to elaborate on the Brother business, and how many people he really has captive.

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ItWasntMeISwear
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 		Wow, I must have zoned out that day...

Here is the response from Vincent about the whole "they" thing:

Quote:
My friend,

The term POW is a phrase I have grown fond of. Please do understand that what we have here is in fact a war, a war in which our beloved Andrew is a part of even if somewhat against his will.

So, for now you can rest assured that Mr. Mason is the only "hostage" I have taken. He makes for a delightful passtime when I become bored.

When you have decided on your "representative" let me know. You get no further information until I am satisfied with your ability.

Vincent.


And another one from Vincent:

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My dearest Eric,

Yes, I had wondered who may have informed you of my situation.

Rest assured I really hold no interest in whoever this may be. I do not waste time on trivial issues, by now you should have learned that.

I look forward to your 'Watcher' making my acqauntance, I do not believe we have met?

As you must see, I am in a very uncomfortable position, I need that code cracked but I am not so sure I need YOU.

Now let me ask YOU a question, why are you so concerned for Mr. Mason's safety?

Regards,

Vincent.


"Dearest"?? What, am I dating this person now? (joking)
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 		:P
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