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booba
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 		Nice dig on the spectrogram MrToasty.

N67.87554135, W83.671875

gets a location on Melville Peninsula Nunavut, Canada

PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:21 pm
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Russell
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 		New video in German with a subject of "Bezüglich des Projekts!‏"
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 3:33 am
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Russell
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 		Also there appears to be braille in the background although my translation seems to be gobbledegook.

6g. 8ge edac eLa a.5 bcdc geK ong
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 4:35 am
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booba
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 		Nice spotting on the Braille!

I took a hack at them, and can get 67.8755413.LAA the same lat as above, and 5234375.LONG

If you use N67.87554135, W52.34375 you can get an equally desolate place in Qaasuitsup Greenland ????
Or did we miss a complete panel??

Edit for speculation:
Using the latitude that didn't change, and the midpoint of the two longitudes that did, gives 67.87554135, -68.0077875 a place in Auyuittuq National Park Pangnirtung, NU, Canada

PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:10 pm
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Russell
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 		German translation with thanks from Amandel who is enjoying the sun!

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About the project Gerard, during the last time I haven't been able to reach you on the telephone. Now I'm starting to get really worried. Please, reply as soon as you can. Concerning this project? I don"t wan't to let you down but I can't do it. I was in such a bad state, worse than can be imagined. It was truly worrisome. OK then, please call me. Bye." 


PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 11:39 am
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Russell
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 		Another new video this time in spanish. If no one posts a translation before monday will ask some of the spanish team that i work with.

Definitely what sounds like morse in the background.

Edit Yep morse translates to
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-40.44694706LAT-83.671875LONG


Edit 2 **Booba you were right about the missing panel. In the original file they sent they had missed one so they sent a new copy of the file out which i had thought was the same but on closer inspection there was an additional panel.

This gives us:

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67.87554135Lat-83.671875Long Video 1
-40.44694706LAT-83.671875LONG Video 2
67.87554135Lat151.5234375Long Video 3


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PostPosted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:22 am
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Russell
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 		Ok translation for the video:

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Hi Gerard, how are you?
I am here on a holiday with my friends and we are having a lot of fun going to the beach and enjoying it a lot.
I am a bit worried about you because you havent contacted me, and the other day I spoke with Mario and he told me that you were sick but I didnt know anything about it and the last time I saw you, you were fine.
Since then you have not written to me and I just wanted to know how you were.
I am a bit worried I havent heard anything from you and Mario also tried contacting you but nothing.
Try to write to me so I feel better (calm down) and to know that you are alright.
you know I love you
a big kiss


I checked with the translater and he is sure that the person mentioned is Mario and not Maria.

Also we have two south american people in my office and they both believe for what its worth that this person is not spanish but likely from Uruguay or Guatemala.

Someone else needs to join in so i stop triple posting!

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Russell
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 		New Email and video.

Binary in the video decodes and gives us a new website:

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Complete It. Lift the curtain. Awake. GerhardMolin.com


Also a new set of coordinates and on the website a method to draw these.

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-40.44694706
151.5234375


This now gives us a a symbol akin to the symbol for infinity.

PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 10:55 am
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Russell
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 		Project Awakening
Ok so the main character behind liebkind and the collective (Gerhard) has provided me with some tasks to complete in its reboot under the new name of "Project Awakening". Presumably as i have been the most active since the release of the new videos.

The first is a recruitment drive hence I have sent a quick private message to all those who joined in on the original Liebkind game who may not be actively checking the forum but would spot an email reminder. All newcomers are also more than welcome and it seems that you dont have to have followed the original to pick up "Project awakening" as (metagame) that was more of a test that we were worthy / useful to assist in the new project.

The second thing they have asked me to complete is to nominate four players that it appears will be the main conduit of correspondence to him. I am unsure as yet to the full extent of participation of these players but once I submit their names then you can drop an email to the main address liebkindcollectiveSPLATlunarlabs.org to provide your email address and get assigned an agent ID. Im not sure why they have taken this approach and not access to all or it may be access to all once the initial recruitment task is completed so let me know if you fancy it.

As Unforums are OOG though I include below the scope of the task assigned to me to give you an idea of what I've been asked to do:

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Introduction – Recruit an Army

The first challenge has a time limitation of 10 days.
In this period the Liebkind Collective has to solve / achieve following tasks:

Nominate four agents and a lead agent to communicate with Gerhard.
Recruit an army that is:
Diverse
Decentralized
Independent
How will you solve coordination and cooperation of the team?


I would post the account details but there seem to be some actions on there that are limited in the number I can perform in each challenge.

Not sure how it will play out but it looks like it could be fun although its really not in my nature not to just share everything. There have been other Args though with specific accounts per player so will see how it pans out.

Edit ** Further details about the game (in the rules button on home page):

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Challenges

Story Phase: The story phase consists of puzzles, which need be solved to unlock the next challenge. Moreover, players can ask StoryQuestions (SQs) to explore the background of Project Awakening.

Challenge Phase: If the players solve the puzzle, the Shadow will reveal the next challenge in Gerhard's dream. However, the content of what he will reveal is highly limited and only a few images or messages will be revealed. Hence, players need to use their limited amount of CQs wisely in order to identify the future threat and Challenge Specific Limitations (CSLs), which need to be answered in the battle plan as well as possible, so they can create an effective weapon to tackle the future threat.

Please note that each phase will be marked either as Story Phase or Challenge Phase.


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Health

Gerhard's heart rate and temperature are tracked and influenced by three factors:

Daily Regeneration
Dreaming (Submitting SQs, CQs and Battle Plan)
Performance of the Battle Plan

Gerhard's health status has three zones, which are represented in different colors:

Normal Zone: 60-80 BPM, 36.0 - 36.8 Celsius (Green)
Low Zone: 40-60 BPM, 36.8 - 38.9 Celsius (Orange)
Critical Zone: 30-40 BPM, 38.9 - 42.0 Celsius (Red)
Death: <30>42,0 Celsius

Death is possible either through communicating to the Shadow or the performance of the Battle Plan. Gerhard's death determines the end of the game.


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Questions

StoryQuestions: Have no limitations in structure and can be freely chosen in order to explore the background of Project Awakening.

ChallengeQuestions: Similar to the Yes / No game,CQs are also limited in their structure, therefore, they can only be Yes / No questions. The players will have, relative to the SQs, a greater amount of CQs available.

Challenge Specific Limitations: Each challenge will be represented by pieces of images of the future. These images are hints for the nature of future threats and for the CSLs. If players submit a CQ on which the answer is YES and the questions is somehow related to a CSL, the shadow will reveal the related CSL.


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Battle Plans

Each challenge introduces unique threats to the human race. The players need to identify the challenges (using CQs), as best as possible, in order to be able to tackle all possible threats. However, the players have to keep two limitations in mind when developing a battle plan:

General Limitations: Each battle plan has to be developed keeping four different aspects in mind:

Nature (Impact on Nature)
Social Balance (Impact on Social Balance)
Technology (What technology?)
Resources (What resources?)

These, intentionally designed, limitations aim to encourage critical thinking when developing a battle plan, since all four aspects have to be in balance. However, if one aspect has to be sacrificed, the players need to justify its sacrifice. Battle plans with no sacrifices will be far better rated than those with sacrifices, nevertheless, if the justification is inevitable and well explained, it can still be rated well.

Challenge Specific Limitations: The challenge specific limitations (CSL) can be identified by asking CQs. Even though players can develop a battle plan without having all CSLs answered, the more they can answer, the better the battle plan will be rated.


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Submitting Battle Plans and Questions

The leading agent transmits solutions and submits SQ, CQs and the Battle Plan through Gerhard. Before Gerhard falls asleep, he needs to read the questions / solution. The shadow will answer the questions or judge the Battle Plan in Gerhard's dream. When Gerhard dreams, the shadow takes over his body, hence, the shadow "speaks" through Gerhard or draws images. An audio recorder will record the message, which will be made accessible to the Liebkind Collective.


It seems I have 3 SQ's available in the recruitment phase so if anyone has any questions then feel free to add them on here.

Transcript of the video:

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Hi Russell I'm sorry that you had to go through liebkind 2044, that you had to solve the four videos, i had to be sure that whoever reaches me was worthy. My name is Gerhard. I'm the puppetmaster between liebkind 2044 i had to create those puzzles and challenges so i could assess all participants, I've been watching you since the beginning. You found me russell and i need your help, planet earth needs your help. We will die, we will all die russell unless we prove to them that we are worthy. That we are worthy to live on this planet. He told me that we have to earn the right to survive, the right to live he told me i should create this game because we humans love to play. However like every dream there are rules. One little detail, this game has real consequences. My health has suffered over the last couple of months and i get weaker and weaker every day. I barely sleep and when i do he is there he shows me the future every night and when i get up in the morning i feel weaker. Weaker than the day before. I can barely walk or eat. I've lost contact with my friends, my family, my girlfriend. I need your help russell, to my left you will find my health status and i will try to update it as often as possible. You'll find some information about your current tasks on my right side under the rules. You'll find everything you need to know about this game. Before our last quest as humans starts you cant tell anyone about this homepage or this video. Russell you will need an army with many people in order to survive, however you are allowed to recruit up to four agents who will have access to this home page. This is your first task russell recruit an army who is highly diverse, decentralised and independent and you will need to decide who will be the leading agent. If you want to submit your task or a question then just upload a file under submit. You have ten days. See you soon Russell.


Edit** Had a quick skype session with Cherry this evening who has put their name in the hat for one of the nominations. Also spoke with Gninrael who is also up for joining in although will give previous players a little time to pop on here before I put them in the hat too.
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gninrael
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 		Just wanted to pop in and say thanks Russell for organizing and posting all of this info! This looks intriguing (tho a little creepy, ha ha Shocked ) and I'm definitely on board in whatever capacity is needed. Let me know when and if to email the collective and meanwhile I will read the thread and catch up.

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OneEyedGod
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 		Wow, this was something i didn't expect.
Well, I'd like to be part of the army.

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Russell
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 		Ok so i sent a question to Gerhard at the same time as nominating oneeyedgod and Gninrael in regards to the actions that the four agents will perform:

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Each agent will be in charge of one of the aspects (Nature, Social Balance, Technology and Resources), therefore, they will need to manage & coordinate possible solutions with other members. Whereas the leading agent, and only the leading agent, has the purpose of putting all strings together in order to submit the final battle plan.


I am up for PM'ing the team at the start if youll have me. Cherry and oneeyedgod do you have any preference on the four topics? Also have you received any login details yet?

As a point to note, Gerhards vital stats have risen to :

Quote:
53 BPM
37.3° Celsius


So hopefully we will get a fourth person soon so we don't kill him too early Shocked . Dont forget, I have 3 SQ's available at the moment so if anyone has any burning questions for the shadow then pop them up.

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OneEyedGod
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 		Yes I received my username and password, but where can I use them?

I'd like to have either nature or technology.

At the moment I've got only one question. But that wouldn't be very useful as it's just a huge Question . Laughing

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Russell
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 		You use it on www.gerhardmolin.com.

The gesture you use on the red box is the route of the coordinates which should create an infinity symbol or hour glass on it's side.

Edit★

It's the symbol at the top of my previous screenshot starting at the top right and the first move is to bottom left.

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OneEyedGod
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 		Thank you, I'm in.

I just asked for support in a German ARG forum, I hope we get some more people for our army.

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