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[EMAIL #4] St. Mary

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f01123581321
Greenhorn

Joined: 16 Jun 2006
Posts: 6

Re: palau jong

willums121 wrote:

I can't make it off st. mary with any code i've used. I'm pretty sure it's 0112n0347e, but some people have an extra 1 listed. Where are they getting that from?[/b]

Look at the screen where you found 3 2 1 and there is another 1, it is very hard to see, but it is on a tree trunk.

Also, for the US users, it appears that the "wait" page is the one that can't be found, look at the address bar after you enter the correct coords. Any page the server can't find, it says you entered the wrong coordinates.

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:35 pm

willums121
Greenhorn

Joined: 16 Jun 2006
Posts: 4

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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:43 pm
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willums121
Greenhorn

Joined: 16 Jun 2006
Posts: 4

Quote:

Thanks. I did find that tree. I looked it over many times before actually seeing it this time.
Does this mean volvo doesn't have it up and running yet? Rolling Eyes

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:45 pm

reichert2929
Kilroy

Joined: 16 Jun 2006
Posts: 2
Location: Saint Louis, MO

St. Mary's

Could someone please explain in a bit more detail how you arrived at the coordinates to get off St. Mary's? I'm not getting how the shapes are supposed to match up.

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:26 pm

Sir Clutch
Guest

what i did was

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write down every symbol set with its number on a piece of paper. then tear them out so you've got 11 pieces. You can make them link from one to another. that help?

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:34 pm

reichert2929
Kilroy

Joined: 16 Jun 2006
Posts: 2
Location: Saint Louis, MO

Thanks sir clutch...I totally see it now....I was making it a lot harder than it was.

I keep trying to make these puzzles into harder math problems, like I tried to find some complex pattern of division and adding for the ladder thing...then on St. Mary's I tried to assume that 3/4 pie + 1/4 pie = 4 quarters pie or "4" but then that pattern didn't continue with the other trees.

My advice to everyone on these puzzles is to look first for the very basic, easy solutions...like which shapes fit where, before thinking about some complex algorithm.

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:52 pm

SturmerFan
Guest

Thank you... you saved my eyes

I am supposed to be getting this legendary activation code sometime in the next decade... Until then, I want to kiss the feet of the kind souls who gave the coordinates off of St. Helena. My dad is doing it, and I was the person who we conned into doing his dirty work... I was seeing rungs for a half hour.... My eyes were fuzzy... and I thought it was funny that the numbers kept changing, but it ended up that I was so fluzzled from looking at numbered rungs that I kept counting different. Phew!
So to those beautiful souls (AAAHHH I'M BEING BRAINWASHED BY JESSE MCARTNEY) who helped, i am unworthy to breathe the air that you have burped. Thank you, merci beaucoup, tack sj�lv mycket, �akka �� mj�g mikill, obrigada muit�ssimo, gratias ago vos summopere, ddiolch 'ch iawn lawer, благодарю очень много, and finally, gracias muy much... You rock my non existant socks!!! I'll be back when the bloody activation code never arrives. Grr.... I emailed the admin. It's all good.... Hi Stormare!!!!!!! Yaya... Blonde From Fargo Forever

Oh Yah... I gotsa da guns.... Mwahahahaha.... Twisted Evil

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:31 pm

mama_needs_a_new_car
Boot

Joined: 16 Jun 2006
Posts: 33

OK, here are my hints (I don't know how to that hide-a-spoiler thingie)

ladder puzzle:

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there are 100 rungs

woods/trees/numbers puzzle:

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the solid circle = end or beginning of a pattern

Hey! Figured it out!

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 1:08 am

strayern
Boot

Joined: 17 Jun 2006
Posts: 15

How do i Enter St. Helena. please help

What do i do with the key. i have been trying every word on the map since 9 yesterday. i need to know the answer because at this point i wonder if it isn't something wrong with my computer. i had no problems getting to st. helena but i can't open it i don't have the "key" word/password. after seeing that alot of you guys got through the map fine i'm worried it's my computer. please help. please help.

edit: moved to the actual Volvo thread - Rowan

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:26 pm

sailor
Kilroy

Joined: 17 Jun 2006
Posts: 1

logic behind the symbols - St Mary

I have found the numbers, however I do not understand the logic behind the symbols and thus how to arrange the numbers. Can anyone explain please?

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:12 pm

lellenn
Kilroy

Joined: 17 Jun 2006
Posts: 1

Reply: Logic behind symbols on St. Mary

I need help with this too, I only got to the next place because of the kind people who posted the coordinates, but I really want to see if I can solve this on my own. I figured out a couple things

1.

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E is the end of the pattern and therefore the doughnut symbol and the complete circle above it indicate the end of the pattern.

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One of the 0's is the beginning, because that complete circle is above it too, just flipped from the E.

I figured out where a couple of the 1's go, but beyond that I don't get the logic and how it fits. Just an explanation on how the pattern goes would clear it up for me.

I'm really not very good at these things. Still very new.

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:40 pm

RelaximusPrime
Boot

Joined: 14 Jun 2006
Posts: 10
Location: New Mexico, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way

Re: Reply: Logic behind symbols on St. Mary

lellenn wrote:

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E is the end of the pattern and therefore the doughnut symbol and the complete circle above it indicate the end of the pattern.

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One of the 0's is the beginning, because that complete circle is above it too, just flipped from the E.

To solve this riddle, go from bottom to top
Matching the symbols, 'til they stop
You know your begining, and your end
This message is done, now I send...

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:31 pm

The Priest
Greenhorn

Joined: 16 Jun 2006
Posts: 9

the tree riddle

How to work out the tree riddle:

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Start with the first number with the donut circle. then take the symbol underneath it and find another symbol which will fit next to it to make a complete circle. then from that new number, look at the other symbol and find another symbol to match with that i.e. to make a complete circle. note the numbers and letters as you use them. Its easier to see if you write down and draw the numbers and symbols exactly as you see it on the screen. you could start with the E and work backwards as you know the structure of the coordinates and E comes last, xxxxNxxxxE.

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:02 pm

hunter
Kilroy

Joined: 17 Jun 2006
Posts: 1

Re: the tree riddle

The Priest wrote:

How to work out the tree riddle:

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I need help! I have enjoyed this site for the last few days, thank you all for your help. I figured out the symbols and numbers on the trees, but I am still not getting the answer. Has anyone actually solved St Mary? I can only make the numbers and letters line up one way but it says it is not right.

[EDIT] Unbolded --Gisk

Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:10 am

e_nygma
Decorated

Joined: 17 May 2006
Posts: 247
Location: Maryland, US

Section II Hints

Continuing onwards in our vain attempt to find a buried SUV, we continue our hunt on ...

St. Helena
Huh? Key word?
Hint #1

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Another riddle for you to solve using the Solution card on the map.

Hint #2

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If your map page is not open, click on "THE HUNT" link at the top left of the page. Don't worry, it will open a new window. Unfortunately, it will start by showing the intro movie again, so skip that.

"The key ring round the biggest rock; Point west and catch the port we dock?" What does that mean?
Hint #1

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Perhaps the key at the bottom of the map would be useful?

Hint #2

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Pick the key up and play with it for a bit. It has a key part and a ring part. Funny, that.

Hint #3

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Know any good rocks?

Hint #4

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See any good rocks?

Hint #5

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What about Costa's Rock?

Hint #6

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So what if we ring round Costa's Rock and point west?

Hint #7

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Put your arm down (seems we have a joker here). Try point the key's tines west. Anything jump out at you (figuratively speaking)?

Hint #8

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The key should highlight "Count"

Hint #9

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Enter "Count" as the clue for St. Helena.

Now what? All I see is ocean?
Hint #1

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Wander around.

Hint #2

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Remember the narrator saying "Climb the stairs and guide your faith" and "Climb to heaven, afraid to drown?"

Hint #3

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Sounds like we're climbing.

Hint #4

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Move your mouse to the side of the screen until you turn around and see a ladder. Click on it.

What do I do with the ladder?
Hint #1

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Climb it?

Hint #2

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To climb the ladder click and drag the window up or down depending on the direction you want to go. If you have a scroll button on your mouse, that works too. I would recommend the latter option as the click & drag movement can be irritating if you drag outside of the view (you'll understand when it happens).

What do I do with the numbers on the ladder?
Hint #1

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Well the first rung says "-> 35." What does that mean?

Hint #2

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Start climbing. Note the next few rungs you see with numbers.

Hint #3

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The seventh rung reads "7-7," the eighth rung reads "8-90," but the ninth rung reads "S-16." (NOTE: Some people say that these numbers change, but I have not encountered that)

Hint #4

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Seems sort of odd that the first rung doesn't really match any of the other rungs with numbers or letters, right?

Hint #5

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Maybe that first rung is a start point?

Hint #6

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Try climbing to the 35th rung. What do you find?

Hint #7

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The first character before the dash represents the entry in the coordinates. The number after the dash represents the next rung to go to.

So, what's the coordinates off of St. Helena?
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No.1-64,7-16

No? What do you mean "No?"
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I mean "No, I'm not telling you."0-96,6-11

What kind of hints are these?!
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The ones that encourage character building, poor eyesight and screaming at your monitor when you realize you lost your count for the umpteenth time.S-15,4-72

Hint #2

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Hey, *I* spent a few hours going through all the puzzles and making these hints. Spend a few minutes counting!9-58,4-8

Please? Pretty please? With sugar on top?
Hint #1

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Not even with a cherry.8-90,E-0

Thanks!
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*mutters something ugly*

Hint #2

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You're only cheating yourself!

Ile Sainte Marie (Isle the Saint Mary)
NOTE: The butchering of French is theirs, not mine.

Okay, I'm now in a jungle. What next?
Hint #1

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Pay attention to the narrator.

Hint #2

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"Circling this infested forest forever
As the density grows, your destiny glows
In the dark, on the bark
A silent tree speaks viciously"

Hint #3

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First thing to take from the reading: the jungle circles back on itself in a loop (there are only 3 screens here).

Hint #4

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Second thing: Keep an eye out for weird bark.

Hey, this tree has weird stuff on it!
Hint #1

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Yes it does.

Hint #2

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It is not alone in having weird stuff on it.

Hint #3

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In total, there are eleven trees with weird stuff on it.

I realize this has to be the next coordinate set. However, I have more trees than spaces needed. What gives?
Hint #1

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They got a bit tricksy here.

Hint #2

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Think on the maximum and minimum values for latitude.

Hint #3

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Latitudes go from 0-90 N or S.

Hint #4

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Think on the maximum and minimum values for longitude.

Hint #5

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Longitudes go from 0-180 E or W.

Hint #6

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This means that this code will be ####A#####B (where # is a digit, A is either N or S, and B is E or W ... not the fact that the longitude has five digits (kind of tells you what the first digit after A is)).

Where are all the trees? I think I'm missing one/two/all of them.
Hint #1

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You might need to turn the contrast up on your monitor to see them all. Also, blocking or turning off any light source that is backlighting your monitor might help. Finally, if need be, look at your monitor from a sharp angle (i.e. stand up and look down at your monitor, not directly at it).

Give it a shot on your own before going on. If you still cannot find a given tree, look at the hints listed below (they'll give (hopefully) good directions to find the trees).

Hint #2

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First screen:
- First there is a tree with a '0' on it that is more or less in the center of the view.
- Directly to the right of the '0' tree is a tree in the foreground and it has an 'E' at its base.
- Move all the way to the right until the view won't move anymore. The only large tree in the window is near the left side of your viewing angle and has a 'N' a third of the way up the tree.

Hint #3

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Second screen:
- Look for a really wide tree with bark that ripples. Just above the ground plants is a '1'
- Directly to the '1' tree's left is a much thinner tree in the foreground and it has a '7' near its base (again, just above the ground plants).
- If you move to the right of the wide tree, you'll see two trees somewhat covered with other plants in the foreground. The right tree of this pair has a '0' on it (the '0' tree is about a 1/3 from the right of your view as soon as the wide tree leaves your view).
- If you move all the way to the right until the view won't move anymore, you'll see a somewhat large (but not as large as the '1' tree) tree on the left side of the view; this tree is marked with a '4.'

Hint #4

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Third screen:
- Move the view all the way to the right. There is a tree half cut off on the left side of the view. If you look at the base of that tree, you'll see it has a '1' on it.
- Directly to the left of the '1' tree is another tree in the foreground and it too has a digit at its base (a '2').
- Move your mouse so the cursor rests on the '2' tree. In the background, there is a larger tree aproximately a quarter of the way from the left of the view. That tree has a '3' near its base.
- If you move left until the '3' is just out of sight, there should be a large tree in the foreground (if you all you see is a bunch of small ground plants, move your cursor up some). This is another '1' tree.

What is with the funky symbols on the trees with the numbers & letters?
Hint #1

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Useful information. You would be wise to keep track of them.

Okay, I have the numbers and letters that represent the coordinates, but they don't make any sense.
Hint #1

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That's because they are jumbled.

Hint #2

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You have to put them in order.

So how do I order the characters to get the coordinates?
Hint #1

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If you were looking at the jungle, you should notice something different about these trees along with the numbers.

Hint #2

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You HAVE been wandering the jungle and not just cherry-picking answers off this guide, right?

Hint #3

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Each tree has two symbols on it in addition to a number or letter.

Hint #4

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Haven't you done something like this before?

Hint #5

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The ladder on St. Helena gave you the coordinate and where to go next at each step. Same thing here.

Hint #6

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The catch is that instead of having the next location numbered, each location is symbolized.

So HOW do I order the symbols?
Hint #1

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Well, you should know one character's position beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Hint #2

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Since these are coordinates, what is the last character entered?

Hint #3

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The last character entered is the east/west designation for the longitude.

Hint #4

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Therefore the 'E' tree must be last.

Hint #5

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Perhaps you should try to create another complete circle with one of the symbols on this tree?

Hint #6

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Well, one of the symbols is already a complete circle ...

Hint #7

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Is there any symbol out there that looks like it could fill a hollow circle?

Hint #8

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What about the '7' tree on the second screen?

Hint #9

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The top symbol represents where the previous coordinate character connects to. The bottom symbol represents where the next coordinate character connects to. A complete circle represents either the beginning or end.

Okay, after this I will begin explicitly telling you the solution to this puzzle. Try it out on your own and if you still cannot do it, take a look at the later hints.

Hint #10

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'0' tree from first screen has a complete circle as its previous (START) and half circle with the arc pointing W (next coordinate)
'1' tree from second screen has a half circle pointing E as its previous and a half circle pointing SW as its next

Hint #11

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'1' tree from third screen (rightmost tree) has a half circle pointing NE as its previous and a half circle pointing S as its next
'2' tree from third screen has a half circle pointing N as its previous and a crescent with the mouth pointing E as its next

Hint #12

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'N' tree from first screen has a vertical oval as its previous (trust me when I say that this oval fills the crescent's mouth) and a quarter circle pointing NE
'1' tree from third screen (leftmost tree) has a three-quarter circle open to the NE as its previous and a downward crescent as its next

Hint #13

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'0' tree from second screen has a horizonal oval (again, trust me) as its previous and a half circle pointing SE as its next
'3' tree from third screen has a half circle pointing NW as its previous and a quarter circle pointing NW as its next

Hint #14

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'4' tree from second screen has a three quarter circle open to the NW as its previous a quarter circle pointing SE as its next
'7' tree from second screen has a three quarter circle open to the SE as its previous and a small circle as its next
'E' tree from first screen has a hollow circle as its previous (one more "trust me" when I say the small circle fills the gap) and a complete circle as its next (END).

Hint #15

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You can now leave this wretched island.

Hint #16

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You ARE cherry-picking my guide! Bad player, no biscuit!

We have now reached the second checkpoint! Check out your email on June 21st for the next clue to open the next stop.

Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 4:56 am

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