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helen27 · Greenhorn Joined: 07 May 2005 Posts: 4

[UPDATE] www.perplexcity.com - July 19, 2005

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 5:42 pm

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ProfMoriarty · Veteran Joined: 19 Aug 2004 Posts: 103

I doubt it's necessary, but it may be beneficial. I would like to see what other PPC playes are like.

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:18 pm

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cassandra · Entrenched Joined: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 831

I suspect they'd like us to, but whether it actually happens will be seen...odd that you have to solve a card to enter a forum to discuss it, though.

and there's a cute link to GuyP's blog on the page.

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:20 pm

number9dream

Interesting that my firefox browser is not showing a new version of the site and yet IE is, in reference to the discussion about Kurt's blog.

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:31 pm

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I love the 'limited edition' notion. Already, it seems like a fair amount of players have bought cards, and we're already getting mutiple repeats after posting up about 20 - 25 puzzles? Seems to me like a *very* astute move to maximise the profits from the cards on MC's behalf - don't release all the potential puzzles at once! Not that I begrudge them the chance to make some money, mind. I just like the cunning behind it.

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:33 pm

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helen27 · Greenhorn Joined: 07 May 2005 Posts: 4

Surely the limited edition part means that there isnt a clear runaway leader on the board, as you are likely to get a LOT of dupes and as long as you have the card with the special number on, when you are able to logg in personally you should get points for a solve despite how many people have the card ...Shouldnt you???

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:39 pm

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**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:44 pm

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when it comes to forums, i like it here Smile

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:48 pm

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SocialElite · Boot Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 66

do you guys think that the population of people playing Perplex City but not at least checking (if not contributing to) these forums is very large?

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:02 pm

ProfMoriarty · Veteran Joined: 19 Aug 2004 Posts: 103

I kind of hope so. I love you guys, but it's always fun to see other people who aren't into ARGs experience one.

At least, it was fun when I was one of those people.

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:04 pm

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I guess this is the way to make the game as inclusive as possible. People can be put off by forums (fora?) like this one. The number of posts now is intimidating. Although there are excellent primers and the like and everyone is friendly and welcoming, it is in MCs best interest to control every aspect of their product and ensure that the widest fan base is catered for. The element of competition provided by the site could turn it into a craze.

They've established a hard-core fan base, so now it's time to gather up kids who want to trade cards and score points, with no interest in spec, and retired teachers that like a good puzzle to ward off Alzheimers.

I wonder how many cards they have to sell to make a profit?

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:25 pm

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Lots of little tiny clues all over this new site. fFor example:

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:00 pm

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Woohoo! And the modblog too. Took me ages to find the link, mind you!

Which reminds me, I should really update the readme...

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:51 pm

DogsHead · Veteran Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 142 Location: Sydney

...and

**Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:35 pm

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