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gimlet
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 		The Tension Experience
Something Wicked to Los Angeles Comes
It's a bit odd that this hasn't been posted here yet, as I've seen small mentions of it for a few weeks now on R/ARG, but it seems like there's something new happening called:

"The Tension Experience"

I didn't pay too much attention to it at first as it's hard to discern what's going to pan out at first on Reddit (so many youtube videos that go nowhere), but this seems to be the real deal. It sounds an awful lot like like a Los Angeles based, Occult themed, Jejune Institute (SoCal man. Always getting the cool stuff. Super jealous up here in the north. And cold. So cold).

Sounds like the early stuff has already happened, but perhaps some Unforum members have already gotten to experience some of it and just haven't posted about it, or at least maybe there's still time to jump aboard.

There's a mysterious website, a Facebook page with a lot of activity, coded messages, curious phone calls and some IRL events starting to happen in LA too. Definite Crowley/Lovecraftian vibes, if that's your thing (not mine, but I know it is many's).

Here's the pertinent links:

First Reddit post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ARG/comments/44beb7/weird_quotes_looks_to_like_it_could_be_the/

Official Website:
http://www.thetensionexperience.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheTensionExperience/?fref=nf

A summary of events so far:
http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3381525/is-the-the-tension-experience-building-a-cult-of-followers/

Edit:
Some r/horror users experiences so far:
https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/46vfw9/the_tension_experience_indoctrinate_yourself_if/?
https://m.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/46yi1e/so_i_went_through_the_tension_experience_website/?ref=readnext_4

PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:07 pm
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Cherry
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Joined: 25 Feb 2016
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Location: traveler

 		For giggles I visited their website and sent in my email and got this as a reply. I don't know that I'll actually be able to play since I'm not in CA but all the way across the country in Maryland. But in case it's useful to anyone else....

Quote:
we [b]highly[/b] recommend you follow the three locations if you wish to reach enlightenment

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTensionExperience
twitter: https://twitter.com/the_tension_exp
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tension_experience/


Also the following was attached:
http://i.imgur.com/EDFTS3P.jpg

PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:38 am
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sabaki12
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Joined: 17 Jul 2007
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Location: Carmel-by-the-Highway, Crossroads of 'Merica

 		I am in IN, so won't be able to participate fully (local LA participants report some really weird in-person stuff), but the latest document, a "newsletter" posted on the FB page (and emailed as the second or third email when you ask for info) implies that "through technology" all will be able to "share the word" online.. so I plan to stick with it for the moment.

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Adm_BlackCat
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Joined: 18 May 2010
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Location: Spokane, WA

 		Found that newsletter on twitter too. It lists a forum for the experience.
http://thetensionexperience.com/forums/

Edit: Looks like the message board is on the main page now, didn't see that earlier.
Page Source has some interesting devil-ish ASCII art.
http://pastebin.com/dnry5pkh

Oh and the phone number's in the source now too.
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
1-424-386-5391

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sabaki12
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Location: Carmel-by-the-Highway, Crossroads of 'Merica

 		I have called the phone number over a couple of days and get an office closed message. Then it says the mailbox is full and asks if I want to send an SMS notification..which I have done. No response from that, so I clearly need to remember to try earlier in the day.

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Cherry
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Joined: 25 Feb 2016
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Location: traveler

 		Yep I got an email from them with a newsletter that said although they are based out of Cali they wish to include ALL

http://i.imgur.com/mpByOGe.jpg

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hinoai
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Joined: 28 Sep 2007
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Location: Citizen of the World (currently Honolulu, Hawaii).

 		Since I'm moving there in a few, I am going to keep an eye on this one. I'll be happy to be one of the UnF reps at any live events in the future! (After June)

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ElectricHippo
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Joined: 11 Mar 2016
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Location: California

 		So far this is a very interesting, well put together, and vaguely creepy experience.

The forums have some thought provoking first hand accounts. Go here:
http://thetensionexperience.com/forums/

Registration begins for all beginning April 1st and I'm really looking forward to it!

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ElectricHippo
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Joined: 11 Mar 2016
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Location: California

 		April 1st (registration) has finally arrived
Things are a little glitchy, but the lengthy and intense registration questionnaire is now available as well as other misc content (some hidden, some not) and new hidden puzzles to solve.

Good stuff.

PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 3:37 pm
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icerimp
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Joined: 30 Apr 2008
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Location: Los Angeles, CA

 		What do you think of the eye chart? I can't figure out what's hidden in it.

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Obviously the http jumps out, but is it just drawing attention to the URL of the page? Or is there another link hidden in the letters?

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ElectricHippo
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Location: California
Quote:
"What do you think of the eye chart? I can't figure out what's hidden in it."


You are on the right track!

Once you solve the eye chart puzzle you will reap a reward in the form of
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
a creepy creepy video


Let me know if you need a clue how to get there Smile

PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:14 pm
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icerimp
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 		Yes please. It seems to be one of those things where I almost have it but am just missing a tiny part.
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ElectricHippo
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Joined: 11 Mar 2016
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Location: California

 		I'll refrain from outright giving you the answer, so how about we do this...

Compare that Tension Experience eye chart to the image i've provided for you in spoiler. Note any differences you may find.

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
https://img0.etsystatic.com/008/0/6092608/il_fullxfull.362704814_njnm.jpg


BTW, that spoilery image is just something I found on Etsy via a reverse image search.

Good luck!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:58 pm
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Cherry
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 		That questionnaire - nope.

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ElectricHippo
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 		Haha, I feel where you're coming from Cherry. I decided after reading the very lengthy and official sounding privacy agreement that I'd just go for it. Besides, I don't feel like I have anything serious to hide.

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