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[ARG?] The Professor's Journal
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ALISDAIRPARK
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 		[ARG?] The Professor's Journal
Kidnap, mystery, history & treasure
OK so this is a new game by some guys I've played with in the past (wait that doesn't sound right...) I was really impressed with their puzzle trails in their previous incarnation, and this promises to be good.

It's basically a find the treasure type mystery, such as Masquerade, however there are web based elements, loads of puzzles, and codes to break etc. On top of that there's loads of historical info, which I assume is mainly correct (I'm not sure how much artistic license they've taken).

The basic story so far is Rachel's father, Professor Richlieu, has discovered an ancient secret, which led him to a treasure, however he has now gone missing under suspicious circumstances.

Anyway the website is here: http://www.professorsjournal.com/

There's quite a bit available for free. If you are after the treasure you need to subscribe which gets you a copy of the Professor's Journal, manuscripts, and access to the player's console.
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Rogi Ocnorb
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 		Will there be doubloons?
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ALISDAIRPARK
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 		Don't think it'll be dubloons ths time Crying or Very sad . I'm actually hoping it's a crown Very Happy

For those who don't know, the previous game by these guys was a weekly puzzle trial, The Da Vndrdi Code. The one I played (and won Laughing ) was based on pirates, and I got a dubloon and cash prize, which was cool as there was no entry fee. I guess the fee this time is because the prize is just that wee bit bigger !
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veebee
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 		I've registered, but where is the bit about a fee? Does that come in an e-mail or am I just being a bit dumb?
Sorry, don't have lot's of time to look at everything right now!
BTW, thanks for the heads-up AP!

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catherwood
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veebee wrote:
I've registered, but where is the bit about a fee?

On the top menu, I clicked on "SUBSCRIBERS" and got this:
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Subscribe and Rachel will send you the Professor's Journal and the Medieval Manuscripts by post. You can also access the Console which will allow you to communicate with Rachel and check whether you have solved the codes and puzzles.

What you get:

* The Professor's 200-page, fully illustrated Journal containing over 30 codes and puzzles which hold the key to the mystery
* Five illuminated Medieval Manuscripts which hold the key to a medieval conspiracy
* Online access to the player's console
* Be the first to solve the mystery and claim the £10,000 reward

Only £24.99 (+ P&P)
Includes: Subscriber Access, 200-page Journal, 5 Illuminated Manuscripts (posted separately)

There is an "Upgrade Now" button.

Also, you can select Tour from the main menu, there is a sub-navigation series that takes you to the Subscriber's Console which goes into more detail.

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 		TY!

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ALISDAIRPARK
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veebee wrote:
I've registered, but where is the bit about a fee? Does that come in an e-mail or am I just being a bit dumb?
Sorry, don't have lot's of time to look at everything right now!
BTW, thanks for the heads-up AP!
You're welcome! It's the closest I've ever come to a trailhead, but then I don't give out my email address that often. I reckon you've plenty of time to catch up, so don't worry about not getting a chance to go through everything just now
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 		Wait...can people who live outside of the U.K. do it?
If so, how much would that entry fee be in USD? (Do I want to know...? Laughing)

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 		Well it says this in their TOU:
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Untopia Limited shall not be responsible or liable for any tax, levies and duties applicable in any country and it is a condition of entry that you shall be responsible for your own tax liabilities in respect of entry or prize

So it would seem from that it isn't limited to Great Britain.

Also, the price to upgrade comes out to $48.24
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 		God... *another* disappearance?!?

Once I registered, going in to the Professor's Study there's loads of things to click on, some PDF downloads and whatnot.

The book:
http://www.professorsjournal.com/study/lined_paper.pdf

Globe Puzzle (that's how the PDF download link refers to it):
http://www.professorsjournal.com/study/globe.pdf

The rug:
http://www.professorsjournal.com/study/rug.pdf

The tapestry:
http://www.professorsjournal.com/study/tapestry.pdf

Beale Papers (small book on shelf):
http://www.professorsjournal.com/study/beale_papers.pdf

The Phaistos disks (paper on desk):
http://www.professorsjournal.com/study/phaistos_disks.pdf

The Zodiak Killer (paper on desk):
http://www.professorsjournal.com/study/zodiac_killer.pdf
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 		ok i so have registered and also have read the letter from her dad.. I did see where the upgrade was offered as well.. do we have anyone who is actually paying to play?
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ALISDAIRPARK
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Nighthawk wrote:
there's loads of things to click on, some PDF downloads and whatnot..

You've missed at least one thing... Wink keep looking.

I've managed quite a few of the puzzles but there's a few really stumping me.
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 		So how would you categorize this sort of game? I see the topic of this thread still says "[ARG?]", but is this a pay-for-play-ARG crossed with a traditional buy-this-book treasure-hunt? The realms of online and offline entertainment are becoming so blurry these days
(what, no head-scratcher emoticon?)

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Lunsford wrote:
ok i so have registered and also have read the letter from her dad.. I did see where the upgrade was offered as well.. do we have anyone who is actually paying to play?


I was really considering paying until I did the pound to dollar conversion. Then it just became too much for me. I really hope someone does upgrade though because I'm really interested in finding out if it's worth it.
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 		i just can't see paying close to $50 to play a game ONCE and then I might not even like it....
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