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2007-07-28T17:41:48Z

Unsolved cards

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	3 Cards in particular have discussions and information hosted here. They are exceptionally difficult to solve.		3 Cards in particular have discussions and information hosted here. They are exceptionally difficult to solve.
	*{{Card\|238\|Riemann}} '''See [[Riemann]]'''		*{{Card\|238\|Riemann}} '''See [[Riemann]]'''
	*{{Card\|243\|Shuffled}} '''See [[Shuffled]]'''
	*{{Card\|251\|The Thirteenth Labour}} '''See [[The Thirteenth Labour]]'''		*{{Card\|251\|The Thirteenth Labour}} '''See [[The Thirteenth Labour]]'''
	*{{Card\|255\|Billion to One}} '''See [[Billion to One]]'''		*{{Card\|255\|Billion to One}} '''See [[Billion to One]]'''

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2007-05-17T16:14:48Z

Season 1 card details

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	== Season 1 card details ==		== Season 1 card details ==
			{{Season1}}
	Features of the Season 1 puzzle cards are described below.		Features of the Season 1 puzzle cards are described below.

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	*[[Card Designers List]] -- Lists cards by designer		*[[Card Designers List]] -- Lists cards by designer
	*[[Avast! Pirates!]] -- It would seem certain members of the [[CRT]], especially [[Kurt]], are fond of pirates.		*[[Avast! Pirates!]] -- It would seem certain members of the [[CRT]], especially [[Kurt]], are fond of pirates.


	==Card sellers==		==Card sellers==

BioRiS: /* Large ghosted letters */

2006-10-15T11:39:25Z

Large ghosted letters

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	:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Playing_Cards_and_Large_Letters]]''		:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Playing_Cards_and_Large_Letters]]''
	*On cards with prime numbers, large faint letters appear in the corners		*On cards with prime numbers, large faint letters appear in the corners
	*Playing card symbols appear on these cards as well, as a means to ~~organzie~~ the letters.		*Playing card symbols appear on these cards as well, as a means to organize the letters.
	*The letters seem to spell out a message when collected and assembled.		*The letters seem to spell out a message when collected and assembled.
	*It seems to say: '''I stole [[the Cube]]. Help me. Combed Thunderclap.'''		*It seems to say: '''I stole [[the Cube]]. Help me. Combed Thunderclap.'''

PerplexHero: Rolled back erroneous link

2006-08-22T00:48:15Z

Rolled back erroneous link

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	===Large ghosted letters===		===Large ghosted letters===
	:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#~~Wave_4_Meta_Information~~]]''		:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Playing_Cards_and_Large_Letters]]''
	*On cards with prime numbers, large faint letters appear in the corners		*On cards with prime numbers, large faint letters appear in the corners
	*Playing card symbols appear on these cards as well, as a means to organzie the letters.		*Playing card symbols appear on these cards as well, as a means to organzie the letters.

PerplexHero: Fixed links I broke

2006-08-22T00:46:15Z

Fixed links I broke

BrianEnigma at 23:39, 17 August 2006

2006-08-17T23:39:16Z

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	*It seems to say: '''I stole [[the Cube]]. Help me. Combed Thunderclap.'''		*It seems to say: '''I stole [[the Cube]]. Help me. Combed Thunderclap.'''

	===~~Stringe~~ Symbols===		===Strange Symbols===
	:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Cards_With_Strange_Shapes]]''		:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Cards_With_Strange_Shapes]]''
	*Wave 4 of season 1 introduced unusual shapes on some cards.		*Wave 4 of season 1 introduced unusual shapes on some cards.
	*No pattern is readily apparent.		*No pattern is readily apparent.

	===Strings of numbers====		===Strings of numbers===
	:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Cards_With_Number_Strings]]''		:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Cards_With_Number_Strings]]''
	*Wave 4 of season 1 introduced strings of numbers on some cards.		*Wave 4 of season 1 introduced strings of numbers on some cards.
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	*{{Card\|255\|Billion to One}} '''See [[Billion to One]]'''		*{{Card\|255\|Billion to One}} '''See [[Billion to One]]'''

			===Misprints and Rarities===
			A few cards were part of limited print runs, were special promotions, or had errors or changes in printing. For the details, check out [[Misprints and Rarities]].

	===See Also===		===See Also===

Scott at 20:57, 9 August 2006

2006-08-09T20:57:29Z

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	==General==		==General==
	Puzzle Cards first appeared in the [[Firebox Advert 28.04.05\|Firebox advert]] and were soon followed by an appearance in the [[Parcels]] sent out. The cards have different ~~colours~~, numbers and sets. The ~~colours~~ correspond to the difficulty and the rarity of the cards, ranging from red (easy and common) to silver (difficult and rare).		Puzzle Cards first appeared in the [[Firebox Advert 28.04.05\|Firebox advert]] and were soon followed by an appearance in the [[Parcels]] sent out. The cards have different colors, numbers and sets. The colors correspond to the difficulty and the rarity of the cards, ranging from red (easy and common) to silver (difficult and rare).

	According to the "[[:Image:Sente_howto.jpg\|Rules Card]]" you have to collect the cards and solve them to win [[Perplex Points]] at [http://www.Perplexcity.com www.perplexcity.com], making complete sets of four to win extra points. The cards may hold clues as to who is behind the [[Theft]], ~~and~~ where the cube is.		According to the "[[:Image:Sente_howto.jpg\|Rules Card]]" you have to collect the cards and solve them to win [[Perplex Points]] at [http://www.Perplexcity.com www.perplexcity.com], making complete sets of four to win extra points. The cards may hold clues as to who is behind the [[Theft]], where the Receda cube is, who took it, and why.

	While the idea of using puzzle cards to lead the way to a resolution might seem a bit sadistic to some, it is in fact perfectly in keeping with Perplexian culture. The game ''Clash'', which is extremely popular within the [[PCAG]], is in fact the root of using puzzle cards.		While the idea of using puzzle cards to lead the way to a resolution might seem a bit sadistic to some, it is in fact perfectly in keeping with Perplexian culture. The game ''Clash'', which is extremely popular within the [[PCAG]], is in fact the root of using puzzle cards.


	== Season 1 card details ==		== Season 1 card details ==
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	===Large ghosted letters===		===Large ghosted letters===
	:''See main article: [[~~Playing card symbols~~]]''		:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Playing_Cards_and_Large_Letters]]''
	*On ~~some~~ cards, ~~there are also~~ faint ~~parts of what appears~~ to be letters.		*On cards with prime numbers, large faint letters appear in the corners
	*~~It could be assumed that these will form~~ a message when the cards ~~are placed together in the correct order~~		*Playing card symbols appear on these cards as well, as a means to organzie the letters.
	*~~Some~~ of ~~the cards have~~ [[~~Playing card symbols~~]]. ~~Their purpose appears to be a key to proper arrangement for the ghosted letters~~.		*The letters seem to spell out a message when collected and assembled.
			*It seems to say: '''I stole [[the Cube]]. Help me. Combed Thunderclap.'''

			===Stringe Symbols===
			:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Cards_With_Strange_Shapes]]''
			*Wave 4 of season 1 introduced unusual shapes on some cards.
			*No pattern is readily apparent.

			===Strings of numbers====
			:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Cards_With_Number_Strings]]''
			*Wave 4 of season 1 introduced strings of numbers on some cards.
			*No pattern is readily apparent.

	===Unsolved cards===		===Unsolved cards===
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	*{{Card\|243\|Shuffled}} '''See [[Shuffled]]'''		*{{Card\|243\|Shuffled}} '''See [[Shuffled]]'''
	*{{Card\|251\|The Thirteenth Labour}} '''See [[The Thirteenth Labour]]'''		*{{Card\|251\|The Thirteenth Labour}} '''See [[The Thirteenth Labour]]'''
			*{{Card\|255\|Billion to One}} '''See [[Billion to One]]'''


	===See Also===		===See Also===
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	*[[Card Designers List]] -- Lists cards by designer		*[[Card Designers List]] -- Lists cards by designer
	*[[Avast! Pirates!]] -- It would seem certain members of the [[CRT]], especially [[Kurt]], are fond of pirates.		*[[Avast! Pirates!]] -- It would seem certain members of the [[CRT]], especially [[Kurt]], are fond of pirates.


	==Card sellers==		==Card sellers==
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	*[http://search.insound.com/search/artist.jsp?artist=INS31358 InSound]		*[http://search.insound.com/search/artist.jsp?artist=INS31358 InSound]
	*[http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/games/82f9/ ThinkGeek]		*[http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/games/82f9/ ThinkGeek]


	==PerplexCity magazine spreads==		==PerplexCity magazine spreads==
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	Image:Telegraph 2.png		Image:Telegraph 2.png
	</gallery>		</gallery>


	In June 2006, a new magazine in London - ''Penny'' - started printing puzzling spreads. Only one has been produced so far.		In June 2006, a new magazine in London - ''Penny'' - started printing puzzling spreads. Only one has been produced so far.
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	</gallery>		</gallery>

	==Card Waves==
	The Perplex City ~~cards have been~~ released in waves. ~~The~~ waves 1-3 ~~have already been released to~~ the ~~public~~. ~~July 31~~, ~~2006 has been confirmed~~ to ~~be release of~~ the ~~forth and final wave~~ of ~~cards~~. ~~Two wave 4 cards have already been released:~~		==Card Waves and Seasons==
	*[http://forums.~~unfiction~~.~~com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=14618 Dudeney's Medallion]~~		The Perplex City Puzzle Cards are being released in waves. This is partly for storytelling purposes, and partly for financial reasons. 4 waves of cards were released in Season 1. It is unknown how many seasons there will be. Some rumors have suggested at least 3 seasons, but that is wild speculation on the parts of everyone involved. At this time, it is not known what will happen to everyone's puzzle points and achievements at the end of season 1. In a strictly meta-game sense, Season 1 will end when the Receda Cube is found. Season 2 will involve something else entirely.
	*[http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15223 St. Ives]

	{{CardCat}}		{{CardCat}}

Themandotcom at 15:50, 23 July 2006

2006-07-23T15:50:42Z

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			==Card Waves==
			The Perplex City cards have been released in waves. The waves 1-3 have already been released to the public. July 31, 2006 has been confirmed to be release of the forth and final wave of cards. Two wave 4 cards have already been released:
			*[http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=14618 Dudeney's Medallion]
			*[http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15223 St. Ives]
	{{CardCat}}		{{CardCat}}

Scott: Avast! Pirates!

2006-07-19T05:53:25Z

Avast! Pirates!

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	*[[Puzzle Card List]] -- Lists principal card features		*[[Puzzle Card List]] -- Lists principal card features
	*[[Card Designers List]] -- Lists cards by designer		*[[Card Designers List]] -- Lists cards by designer
			*[[Avast! Pirates!]] -- It would seem certain members of the [[CRT]], especially [[Kurt]], are fond of pirates.

	==Card sellers==		==Card sellers==

PerplexHero: Some rearrangements of the data

2006-06-20T23:56:41Z

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	While the idea of using puzzle cards to lead the way to a resolution might seem a bit sadistic to some, it is in fact perfectly in keeping with Perplexian culture. The game ''Clash'', which is extremely popular within the [[PCAG]], is in fact the root of using puzzle cards.		While the idea of using puzzle cards to lead the way to a resolution might seem a bit sadistic to some, it is in fact perfectly in keeping with Perplexian culture. The game ''Clash'', which is extremely popular within the [[PCAG]], is in fact the root of using puzzle cards.

			== Season 1 card details ==
			Features of the Season 1 puzzle cards are described below.

	Selected cards may be seen in the [[Selected Cards]] article. Please note, this wiki will not be hosting all cards, but rather just those which fall into certain categories. See the Card Catalog at http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com for a comprehensive listing of all cards with much meta data.		Selected cards may be seen in the [[Selected Cards]] article. Please note, this wiki will not be hosting all cards, but rather just those which fall into certain categories. See the Card Catalog at http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com for a comprehensive listing of all cards with much meta data.

	*See: [[~~Card Designers List~~]] to ~~see which designers~~ have ~~made which cards~~.		===Large ghosted letters===
			:''See main article: [[Playing card symbols]]''
			*On some cards, there are also faint parts of what appears to be letters.
			*It could be assumed that these will form a message when the cards are placed together in the correct order
			*Some of the cards have [[Playing card symbols]]. Their purpose appears to be a key to proper arrangement for the ghosted letters.

	==Unsolved ~~Cards~~==		===Unsolved cards===
	3 Cards in particular have discussions and information hosted here. They are exceptionally difficult to solve.		3 Cards in particular have discussions and information hosted here. They are exceptionally difficult to solve.
	*{{Card\|238\|Riemann}} '''See [[Riemann]]'''		*{{Card\|238\|Riemann}} '''See [[Riemann]]'''
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	*{{Card\|251\|The Thirteenth Labour}} '''See [[The Thirteenth Labour]]'''		*{{Card\|251\|The Thirteenth Labour}} '''See [[The Thirteenth Labour]]'''

			===See Also===
			*[[Puzzle Card List]] -- Lists principal card features
			*[[Card Designers List]] -- Lists cards by designer

	==Card ~~Sellers~~==		==Card sellers==
	The initial card sellers, according to [[Parcel Letter]] was a bit short. This list has since expanded greatly. Online retailers include:		The initial card sellers, according to [[Parcel Letter]] was a bit short. This list has since expanded greatly. Online retailers include:
	*[http://www.firebox.com/perplexcity Firebox]		*[http://www.firebox.com/perplexcity Firebox]
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	*[http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/games/82f9/ ThinkGeek]		*[http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/games/82f9/ ThinkGeek]

			==PerplexCity magazine spreads==
	==~~Large Ghosted Letters==~~
	~~:''See main article: [[Playing card symbols]]''~~
	*On some cards, there are also faint parts of what appears to be letters.
	*It could be assumed that these will form a message when the cards are placed together in the correct order
	*Some of the cards have [[Playing card symbols]]. Their purpose appears to be a key to proper arrangement for the ghosted letters.


	~~==Spreads~~==
	The Telegraph has started publishing monthly spreads featuring a number of perplexian puzzles, and some previews of up-coming cards. The collected assembly can be seen here:		The Telegraph has started publishing monthly spreads featuring a number of perplexian puzzles, and some previews of up-coming cards. The collected assembly can be seen here:

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	3 Cards in particular have discussions and information hosted here. They are exceptionally difficult to solve.		3 Cards in particular have discussions and information hosted here. They are exceptionally difficult to solve.
	*{{Card\|238\|Riemann}} '''See [[Riemann]]'''		*{{Card\|238\|Riemann}} '''See [[Riemann]]'''
	*{{Card\|243\|Shuffled}} '''See [[Shuffled]]'''
	*{{Card\|251\|The Thirteenth Labour}} '''See [[The Thirteenth Labour]]'''		*{{Card\|251\|The Thirteenth Labour}} '''See [[The Thirteenth Labour]]'''
	*{{Card\|255\|Billion to One}} '''See [[Billion to One]]'''		*{{Card\|255\|Billion to One}} '''See [[Billion to One]]'''

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	===Large ghosted letters===		===Large ghosted letters===
	:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#~~Playing_Cards_and_Large_Letters~~]]''		:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Wave_4_Meta_Information]]''
	*On cards with prime numbers, large faint letters appear in the corners		*On cards with prime numbers, large faint letters appear in the corners
	*Playing card symbols appear on these cards as well, as a means to organzie the letters.		*Playing card symbols appear on these cards as well, as a means to organzie the letters.
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	===Strange Symbols===		===Strange Symbols===
	:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#~~Cards_With_Strange_Shapes~~]]''		:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Wave_4_Meta_Information]]''
	*Wave 4 of season 1 introduced unusual shapes on some cards.		*Wave 4 of season 1 introduced unusual shapes on some cards.
	*No pattern is readily apparent.		*No pattern is readily apparent.

	===Strings of numbers===		===Strings of numbers===
	:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#~~Cards_With_Number_Strings~~]]''		:''See main article: [[Puzzle_card_symbols#Wave_4_Meta_Information]]''
	*Wave 4 of season 1 introduced strings of numbers on some cards.		*Wave 4 of season 1 introduced strings of numbers on some cards.
	*No pattern is readily apparent.		*No pattern is readily apparent.