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Juxta
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Joined: 28 Aug 2005 Posts: 675
[UPDATE]Path of Least Time 21st May 2006
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Everything closing in
Sunday, May 21 2006, 02:48 PM
I spotted Miranda climbing up the slope towards Silburn-Griggs about five minutes ago. She's only a tiny figure, barely visible without binoculars, but it's a good indication of how close I am to her. From the way she was moving, she seemed exhausted, clearly suffering from Oxxypro deprivation. She won't be going any further than the mines, that's for certain. As for me, I'm feeling fine, but on edge. I estimate that I'll be at the main entrance of the mines at around 4pm, less than an hour after her.
Here's how you can help me when I'm in Silburn-Griggs. I'm going to set up a real-time text system here on my website, a bit like the chat systems you use on Earth, where I'll be able to tell people what's going on and ask for help. My key is able to transcribe my voice, so I won't have to be standing around typing - I'll just be able to 'talk'. As I mentioned yesterday, the mines will seriously reduce my bandwidth, but I should occasionally be able to send you images and audio in addition to text.
There will be two main 'rooms' on the text system. One will be 'open' and you'll all be able to talk and make suggestions in it. Because of the volume of the discussion in there, I won't be able to watch the open room.
The second room will be moderated. I've chosen eight volunteers who will take the best and most relevant suggestions from the open room and copy them into the moderated room. I will be watching the moderated room and that's also where I'll be 'speaking'. You'll all be able to watch the moderated room, but not type in there.
The text system will go live at around 4pm, just before I enter the mines.
I know this may seem exciting for you - and I suppose it is - but it's serious for me. I'm very nervous about what I might encounter in the mines, and so I'll need you all to stay focused and be helpful. I'm counting on you.
Suggest that we use one thread for all PoLT threads today to prevent an unimaginably complex morass of threads developing
EDIT: *sighs* ...as I see that we now have three threads for just this update already...
J
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 10:48 am
Juxta
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Joined: 28 Aug 2005 Posts: 675
Text message also received.
Quote:
Miranda is ahead of me, about to enter the Silburn-Griggs mine. I will be there in around an hour - and will need your help then. Check out www.tpolt.com
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 11:03 am
GasparLewis
Unfettered
Joined: 19 Nov 2005 Posts: 474 Location: vicinty of NYC
Nice shootin', Quick Draw.
So, showtime's a-closing in!
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 11:09 am
isca
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Joined: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 131 Location: Newport, Wales
Kurt said:
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I should occasionally be able to send you images and audio in addition to text
Suggestion in preparing for the live event.
Can someone start a thread to do with the live event, in case they can't talk in the 'chat' room?
Can anyone check the images and audio for cryptic messages with dedicated software?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 11:37 am
perplexed
Decorated
Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 261 Location: Greater London, UK
why would there be cryptic messages?
unless Kurt = 3P!!!
which is unlikely, as he was almost blown up etc, would it be hilarious if Kurt is using us and rele he is the evil one....
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perplexed, moi? Definitely
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 11:43 am
poozle
Entrenched
Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 1090
perplexed wrote:
why would there be cryptic messages?
I was just about to ask the same thing.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 11:44 am
patrick
Boot
Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 37 Location: london(ish)
Perhaps if Kurt's signal gets really bad, he might only be able to send small, coded bits of information? I dunno.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 11:50 am
poozle
Entrenched
Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 1090
The chat is now up
http://events.perplexcity.com/gateway/km444512/
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:01 pm
Juxta
Unfettered
Joined: 28 Aug 2005 Posts: 675
Quote:
Entering Silburn-Griggs
Sunday, May 21 2006, 04:01 PM
I'm going to reach the main entrance of Silburn-Griggs in five minutes. I've set up the text system, you can visit it now. While I'm in the mines, I'll be doing all my talking in the text system, not here, so you should join it if you want to help.
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:01 pm
isca
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Joined: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 131 Location: Newport, Wales
I said
because that's how info it disguised without getting into the wrong hands i.e. 3P
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:01 pm
Peapod
Boot
Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 20
I'm getting connection refused trying to connect.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:04 pm
poozle
Entrenched
Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 1090
Peapod wrote:
I'm getting connection refused trying to connect.
Try not using the port number in the address if you are using a separate IRC client.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:06 pm
Peapod
Boot
Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 20
poozle wrote:
Try not using the port number in the address if you are using a separate IRC client.
No difference. 6667 is the standard IRC port anyway.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:08 pm
poozle
Entrenched
Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 1090
Peapod wrote:
poozle wrote:
Try not using the port number in the address if you are using a separate IRC client.
No difference. 6667 is the standard IRC port anyway.
I know, I just had to not put the 6667 in mine for it to work, thats why I said.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:10 pm
Peapod
Boot
Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 20
I guess I'm just out of luck.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:18 pm
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