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Ok, dhoule, listen up.
Cleary you could not have just "stumbled" upon this site, its not like they pay for advertising and for lack of a better word this is a back-water site, you where obviously "googling" to find something to do with the trail.
And i find it hard to believe that you are continuing to post replys purly because of you "moral stance" against this website.
And if you don't like it just leave.
And if you do leave, I think that I speak for all of us when I say, there will be no tears shed.
And if your so smart and don't need any of the help on this site, then I am sure I can contact the webmaster and instruct them on how to block you IP address from this site, so as not to "corrupt" your chances of winning Neutral

**Posted:** Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:09 am

gatorbait · Greenhorn Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 4

I am a new poster and have a few thoughts.

First, I too did not know what this site was for, just did a google search for "volvo pirate code" and found this site, the first of which seemed to be discussing this contest/game. (There are now several blogs up doing the same, including an official one created by volvo.) So veteran posters, please forgive us newbies who are ignorant, as I suspect many people have found this site in the last week in the same manner I did, unaware of the site's intentions or purpose. (To clarify, i realized this thread was a discussion/spoiler thread for this game. However, I did not know this entire site was, I was only concerned with this one thread). This site is exactly what I was looking for, a site that would help me with these hard clues! I need cheats Smile

Secondly, I only now figured out the tree puzzle in the forest, and by figure out I mean come to understand, through spoiler help, how the correct answer was solved. I found out my screen was too dark to see all the symbol pieces clearly, especially on the large dark tree that has the little #1 on it. I still cannot find any symbols on that tree. However, making my screen more bright helped me better see other symbols.

Third, I have come to realize that I am stupid and will never be quick enough or smart enough to win this whole thing when the true race happens on that final day in July. however, this is still fun so I will contribute if/when possible and more than likely beg for help the rest of the time if my questions go unanswered. Fun site!

p.s. I never picked up a map from volvo, i simply guessed the code "black pearl" to start the game a few days ago and it worked.

**Posted:** Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:15 am

e_nygma

A few thoughts from a "veteran" of the UF forums (that title so does not apply to me):

This is a community site for cooperative solutions of puzzles in any ARG (Alternative Reality Game). I could go into the whole mythos of the ARG, but it would make this post MUCH longer than it is already. Let's just say, we work together here. Some people don't agree with that. That's their choice. Personally, I know there are times when I just don't get a given puzzle and I'd like a little help (or a lot of help if I get truly stuck). So, I come here. As a result, if I do solve a problem, I assist here on the board because I feel that it balances out the times I get help. While I don't presume to speak on behalf of all the people on UF, I suspect the majority feel the same way I do.

If I may, I would make a few suggestions:
1. For everyone (especially the "old hands" here at UF): Be patient. Be patient with the puzzles, the thread(s), and each other. It gains you nothing to be kind or cruel, but it makes the whole environment a little less nasty if you tend to be calm and collected.

2. Please use the spoiler tags. To all of the new players, welcome! This is a bit of a cultural thing for Unfiction and other ARG sites: don't post the answer "in the clear." Hide the answer behind a spoiler tag. Some people like to solve the puzzles themselves, and can get a little upset if the answer is just given to them (for those people, go back and read suggestion #1).

To do this, type "[ spoiler]" (without that first space) at the beginning of your hidden message, and "[/spoiler]" after the end of the information you want to hide. That way, if someone is just reading along they don't get puzzles revealed to them before they are done.

A personal request: if you get the solution, give a hint first before saying "the answer is X." I completely understand wanting to say "I figured this out first" and get the props for doing so. However, some of us just want a little nudge to figure out the puzzle.

3. New players: Before you post, SEARCH THE THREAD TO SEE IF YOUR QUESTION HAS BEEN ASKED! There is a button entitled Search at the top right of this page. Please use it.

You will probably want to change the "Forum" drop down box to " | |--News & Rumors" before you start your search. Chances are, your question has been asked and answered. Again, before you chew someone out because they've asked the same question for the 20th time, see suggestion #1.

**Posted:** Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:09 am

sunset90210 · Boot Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 59

we seem to be losing the thread here... we are supposed to be talking about one particular game... not about this website its self, ( thats done in other threads).. so can we please get back to talking about the game its self... many thanks.... Very Happy

**Posted:** Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:49 am

dhoule · Boot Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 25

**Posted:** Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:19 pm

addlepated

Moderator note: Addressing contentious or otherwise personal messages is something that needs to be done via private messaging, not in the public thread. Please refrain from cluttering this otherwise pleasant thread up with personal quarrels. Thanks.

**Posted:** Sat Jun 17, 2006 3:55 pm

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frube · Guest

never mind! it was the space i had put in. i was just wondering, can people stop posting the answers because it it a individual hunt and giving away the answers is not right. helping and guiding i don't mind as it allows the individual to progress themselves but giving away the solution is bypassing the hard work! sorry for rambling, jus tmy point, great forum, just cut down on the actual answers!

**Posted:** Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:22 am

frube · Guest

No, the point i'm making is that there are some people trying to get through this the hard way and, by posting the solutions, it allows some people to breeze through it - who can't be bothered to do the hard work - which is unfair to the rest of us, cheating us out of the hard graft.

**Posted:** Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:35 am