The Receda Trail - Revision history

Scott at 19:01, 13 March 2007

2007-03-13T19:01:27Z

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	==History==		==History==
	In early 2005, after a year of anticipation, we learned name of the Cube: [[The Receda Cube]]. No explanation was given for the origin or meaning of the word Receda. It would be several more months before we even knew how to pronounce it. But the matter was never addressed directly by anyone in Perplex City, and was soon dropped by players.		In early 2005, after a year of anticipation, we learned name of the Cube: [[The Receda Cube]]. No explanation was given for the origin or meaning of the word Receda. It would be several more months before we even knew how to pronounce it. But the matter was never addressed directly by anyone in Perplex City, and was soon dropped by players.

Arieh: /* The Receda School of Music */

2007-02-21T22:32:29Z

The Receda School of Music

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	==[[The Receda School of Music]]==		==[[The Receda School of Music]]==
	~~It remains unclear how~~ the ~~trail connects at this point~~. ~~It seems~~ to ~~almost leap across a cruel and bizarre shortcut~~.		What should heve been found at the memorial park was a box of business cards for the Receda School of Music. In fact, these cards were never located; according to Mind Candy, they may still be there.

	When following the global coordinates yielded no new information, PXC players turned to the darker side of ARGs, reasoning that "the show must go on." Someone did a domain search for "receda" and discovered http://www.recedaschoolofmusic.com. [[The Receda School of Music]] seemed to offer little to no information. Due to the method of its discovery, some argued it was not even on the Receda Trail at all. Many were still wondering what the global coordinates meant.		When following the global coordinates yielded no new information, PXC players turned to the darker side of ARGs, reasoning that "the show must go on." Someone did a domain search for "receda" and discovered http://www.recedaschoolofmusic.com. [[The Receda School of Music]] seemed to offer little to no information. Due to the method of its discovery, some argued it was not even on the Receda Trail at all. Many were still wondering what the global coordinates meant.

	However, a listing on the School's website advertised music lessons, and following the link to re-cedasrevenge.com provided the next step in the trail.		However, a listing on the School's website advertised music lessons, and following the link to re-cedasrevenge.com provided the next step in the trail.


	==[[Receda's Revenge]]==		==[[Receda's Revenge]]==

Scott: /* The Keywords */

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The Keywords

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	~~==The Keywords==~~

Scott at 07:27, 21 March 2006

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	the receda approach will be playing pre-show support at all screens in these greater toronto area famous players cinemas from friday 23rd september:		the receda approach will be playing pre-show support at all screens in these greater toronto area famous players cinemas from friday 23rd september:
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	Remember, Go quietly: North 40 degrees 35.745 West 73 degrees 30.539		Remember, Go quietly: North 40 degrees 35.745 West 73 degrees 30.539
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	Congratulations!		Congratulations!
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	The messages on the [[Receda Resorts]] mainframe access page hinted about an event happening in London, informing all operatives to remain alert, especially because an unidentified Earth network has infiltrated their system. They even link to the interloper's website: http://www.weneedtofindthem.com, which explains the mainframe's mysterious message:		The messages on the [[Receda Resorts]] mainframe access page hinted about an event happening in London, informing all operatives to remain alert, especially because an unidentified Earth network has infiltrated their system. They even link to the interloper's website: http://www.weneedtofindthem.com, which explains the mainframe's mysterious message:

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	I'm on the trail of a dangerous organisation called the [[Third Power]]. They come from a place called Perplex City, where they are involved in the theft of the city's most valuable artefact. When I found out that they're here in our world, and even in London, I knew I had to do something to stop them. Along with others, I've managed to break into their systems.		I'm on the trail of a dangerous organisation called the [[Third Power]]. They come from a place called Perplex City, where they are involved in the theft of the city's most valuable artefact. When I found out that they're here in our world, and even in London, I knew I had to do something to stop them. Along with others, I've managed to break into their systems.

Lhall at 02:48, 13 February 2006

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	In early 2005, after a year of anticipation, we learned name of the Cube: [[The Receda Cube]]. No explanation was given for the origin or meaning of the word Receda. It would be several more months before we even knew how to pronounce it. But the matter was never addressed directly by anyone in Perplex City, and was soon dropped by players.		In early 2005, after a year of anticipation, we learned name of the Cube: [[The Receda Cube]]. No explanation was given for the origin or meaning of the word Receda. It would be several more months before we even knew how to pronounce it. But the matter was never addressed directly by anyone in Perplex City, and was soon dropped by players.

	Eventually, we learned about [[Pietro Salk]], and the [[Salklogs.doc]]. We learned of an Advisor named [[Monica Grand]]. We learned [[Theft\|what she did]]. And on 16~~-SEP-05~~, we were bore witness to [[Track 3.mp3\|tragedy and dismay]].		Eventually, we learned about [[Pietro Salk]], and the [[Salklogs.doc]]. We learned of an Advisor named [[Monica Grand]]. We learned [[Theft\|what she did]]. And on 16 September, 2005, we were bore witness to [[Track 3.mp3\|tragedy and dismay]].


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	Receda's Revenge - some sort of retro text adveture's homepage? No one had any idea what to expect here -- but that'd be about par, now wouldn't it? About this time, talk of the nature of the trail began to surface. The website promised something happening a week or so away, so Cube hunters had plenty of time to adjust their thinking caps. What did Receda mean? It became apparent to some, each step along the trail was some sort of keyword -- the keywords mentioned in [[Monica Grand]]'s hidden message. But more on that, later.		Receda's Revenge - some sort of retro text adveture's homepage? No one had any idea what to expect here -- but that'd be about par, now wouldn't it? About this time, talk of the nature of the trail began to surface. The website promised something happening a week or so away, so Cube hunters had plenty of time to adjust their thinking caps. What did Receda mean? It became apparent to some, each step along the trail was some sort of keyword -- the keywords mentioned in [[Monica Grand]]'s hidden message. But more on that, later.

	At last, [[Receda's Revenge]] was unveiled. Very rapidly, an IRC server ~~was located,~~ and a game ~~was engaged~~. The game was reminiscent of early Earth computer games: text based parsing of basic instructions. Players were engaged in a rambling tour of Perplex City itself, and died often. (No worries, it's only a game: death simply results in another player taking over the controls, and the game continues apace.)		At last, [[Receda's Revenge]] was unveiled. Very rapidly, players located an IRC server and engaged a game. The game was reminiscent of early Earth computer games: text based parsing of basic instructions. Players were engaged in a rambling tour of Perplex City itself, and died often. (No worries, it's only a game: death simply results in another player taking over the controls, and the game continues apace.)

	This has been called one of the greatest highlights in all of perplex City (and possibly in all of ARGing history). Those who missed out can read [[Receda's Revenge Highlights]], which gives all the major plot points, quotables, and deaths.		This has been called one of the greatest highlights in all of perplex City (and possibly in all of ARGing history). Those who missed out can read [[Receda's Revenge Highlights]], which gives all the major plot points, quotables, and deaths.
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	==[[22-OCT-05]]==		==[[22-OCT-05]]==
	The messages on the [[Receda Resorts]] mainframe access page ~~gave hints to something~~ happening in London on , ~~and~~ all operatives ~~should be connected~~, ~~and alert~~.		The messages on the [[Receda Resorts]] mainframe access page hinted about an event happening in London, informing all operatives to remain alert, especially because an unidentified Earth network has infiltrated their system. They even link to the interloper's website: http://www.weneedtofindthem.com, which explains the mainframe's mysterious message:

	~~But there was more~~. ~~We weren~~'~~t alone~~. ~~This was something very new. Parties both~~ in ~~Prplex City~~ and ~~one Earth were acting~~. ~~Some working in one direction~~, ~~some working in another~~.		{\| border="0" cellpadding="10" width="70%" style="border: 2px solid #ddddff;" bgcolor="#f3f3ff"
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			I'm on the trail of a dangerous organisation called the [[Third Power]]. They come from a place called Perplex City, where they are involved in the theft of the city's most valuable artefact. When I found out that they're here in our world, and even in London, I knew I had to do something to stop them. Along with others, I've managed to break into their systems.

	~~And then another website was discovered: http://www.weneedtofindthem.com/~~		It turns out that the Third Power are planning a rendezvous in London on Saturday 22nd October, in order to exchange some kind of password. They know we're onto them, so they're going to hide the location of the rendezvous in a series of cryptic tasks in Clapham Common.
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	~~The good news here was~~ that the ~~Cube Hunters had assitance~~ on ~~Earth. The bad news is~~ of ~~course, more questions~~. ~~Who is it, why are they helping us (or why are~~ we ~~helping~~ them), ~~and where did~~ they ~~come from?~~

	~~Also, GuyP gets credit for his website, over here: http://www.fneh.net/guy/thelastkeyword/~~


	~~Finally~~, ~~when '''''[[22-OCT-05]]''''' came~~, ~~all hell broke loose!~~		The Third Power again? That seems ominous. The good news here was that the Cube Hunters had assitance on Earth. The bad news was of course, more questions. Who posted this page, why are they helping us (or why are we helping them), and where did they come from?

			With the help of [http://www.fneh.net/guy/thelastkeyword/ GuyP's website], PXC players got organized, donned purple, and converged in Clapham Common on [[22-OCT-05\|22 October, 2005...and all hell broke loose]]!

Scott: 22-OCT-06 "still editing" removed. it's ok .. work away. no need to tag it. s'cool.

2006-02-13T00:22:11Z

22-OCT-06 "still editing" removed. it's ok .. work away. no need to tag it. s'cool.

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	In the image of stone cabin ruins are multiple hotspots, labeled 1-26 and 99. A keyboard! [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=193895#193895 A frantic search for passwords took place.] The resulting password: ''thirdpower''. Entering this took us to a seemingly taunting page: http://recedaresorts.com/accessmainframe/		In the image of stone cabin ruins are multiple hotspots, labeled 1-26 and 99. A keyboard! [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=193895#193895 A frantic search for passwords took place.] The resulting password: ''thirdpower''. Entering this took us to a seemingly taunting page: http://recedaresorts.com/accessmainframe/


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	Finally, when '''''[[22-OCT-05]]''''' came, all hell broke loose!		Finally, when '''''[[22-OCT-05]]''''' came, all hell broke loose!
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Lhall at 01:17, 11 February 2006

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	The party on the other end, however, was not a movie development company. A developer of the Theater of the mind, perhaps. [[The Receda Institute for Somnatherapy]] was discovered to be [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12485 an entirely automated phone voice machine]. The department names and functions were many and oscure.		The party on the other end, however, was not a movie development company. A developer of the Theater of the mind, perhaps. [[The Receda Institute for Somnatherapy]] was discovered to be [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12485 an entirely automated phone voice machine]. The department names and functions were many and oscure.

	At night, an entirely different set of messages was given. A world of mighty giants and amazing locations ~~was described~~. The able-minded observed the similarities between these venues, and the seven wonders of the world.		Soon, players determined a careful path through the trail of dreams. At night, an entirely different set of messages was given. Voices describe a world of mighty giants and amazing locations. The able-minded observed the similarities between these venues, and the seven wonders of the world.

	~~Soon, players determined a careful path through the trail of dreams.~~ And the system gave us a set of global coordinates.		And the system gave us a set of global coordinates.


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	~~It remains unclear how the trail connects at this point~~. ~~It seems to almost leap across a cruel and bizarre shortcut~~.		\|
			Remember, Go quietly: North 40 degrees 35.745 West 73 degrees 30.539
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	When global coordinates yielded no new information, players turned to the darker side of ARGs, reasoning that "the show must go on." Someone did a domain search for "receda" and discovered http://www.recedaschoolofmusic.com. [[The Receda School of Music]] seemed to offer little to no information. Due to the method of its discovery, some argued it was not even on the Receda Trail at all.

	~~Many were left wondering what the global~~ coordinates ~~meant~~. ~~But eventually~~, ~~a listing appeared advertising music lessons~~.		These coordinates [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=191601#191601 led to a 9/11 memorial park and obelisk] at Jones Beach, New York, but no new clues were discovered, then or later.


	~~{\| border~~=~~"0" cellpadding~~=~~"10" width~~=~~"70%" style~~=~~"border: 2px solid #ddddff;" bgcolor="#f3f3ff"~~		==[[The Receda School of Music]]==
	\|		It remains unclear how the trail connects at this point. It seems to almost leap across a cruel and bizarre shortcut.
	~~Our tutor is now holding a private discussion reflecting on~~ the ~~influence of Earth music on Perplexian culture~~. ~~Please visit the private directory using your membership password~~. ~~After the discussion, why not exchange your thoughts in the tutoring area.~~
	\|}

			When following the global coordinates yielded no new information, PXC players turned to the darker side of ARGs, reasoning that "the show must go on." Someone did a domain search for "receda" and discovered http://www.recedaschoolofmusic.com. [[The Receda School of Music]] seemed to offer little to no information. Due to the method of its discovery, some argued it was not even on the Receda Trail at all. Many were still wondering what the global coordinates meant.

	~~Still~~, ~~ever onward our coursers flew~~, following the link ~~via the 'tutoring area'~~ to the next step in the trail.		However, a listing on the School's website advertised music lessons, and following the link to re-cedasrevenge.com provided the next step in the trail.


	==[[Receda's Revenge]]==		==[[Receda's Revenge]]==
	[[Image:Recedasrevengedragon.gif\|thumb]]		[[Image:Recedasrevengedragon.gif\|thumb]]
	~~Some~~ sort of retro text adveture's homepage? No one had any idea what to expect here -- but that'd be about par, now wouldn't it? About this time, talk of the nature of the trail began to surface. The website promised something happening a week or so away, so Cube hunters had plenty of time to adjust their thinking caps. What did Receda mean? It became apparent to some, each step along the trail was some sort of keyword -- the keywords mentioned in [[Monica Grand]]'s hidden message. But more on that, later.		Receda's Revenge - some sort of retro text adveture's homepage? No one had any idea what to expect here -- but that'd be about par, now wouldn't it? About this time, talk of the nature of the trail began to surface. The website promised something happening a week or so away, so Cube hunters had plenty of time to adjust their thinking caps. What did Receda mean? It became apparent to some, each step along the trail was some sort of keyword -- the keywords mentioned in [[Monica Grand]]'s hidden message. But more on that, later.

	At last, [[Receda's Revenge]] was unveiled. Very rapidly, an IRC server was located, and a game was engaged. The game was reminiscent of early Earth computer games: text based parsing of basic instructions. Players were engaged in a rambling tour of Perplex City itself, and died often. (No worries, it's only a game: death simply results in another player taking over the controls, and the game continues apace.)		At last, [[Receda's Revenge]] was unveiled. Very rapidly, an IRC server was located, and a game was engaged. The game was reminiscent of early Earth computer games: text based parsing of basic instructions. Players were engaged in a rambling tour of Perplex City itself, and died often. (No worries, it's only a game: death simply results in another player taking over the controls, and the game continues apace.)
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	Players converged in Manchester and witnessed a banner, tagged along behind an airplane, directing us to http://recedaresorts.com.		Players converged in Manchester and witnessed a banner, tagged along behind an airplane, directing us to http://recedaresorts.com.

	[[Receda Resorts]] - Friendly vacation getaway? Maybe. Lost in the woods? Possibly. Charming layout~~, of~~ course (~~Are~~ those the [[Tanraga]] Mountains in the background?). Its content does include one important feature, however.		[[Image:Img_1261_906.jpg\|thumb]] [[Image:Img_1258_617.jpg\|thumb]]


			[[Receda Resorts]] - Friendly vacation getaway? Maybe. Lost in the woods? Possibly. Charming layout? Of course (are those the [[Tanraga]] Mountains in the background?). Its content does include one important feature, however.

	In the image of stone cabin ruins are multiple hotspots, labeled 1-26 and 99. A keyboard! [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=193895#193895 A frantic search for passwords took place.] The resulting password: ''thirdpower''. Entering this took us to a seemingly taunting page: http://recedaresorts.com/accessmainframe/		In the image of stone cabin ruins are multiple hotspots, labeled 1-26 and 99. A keyboard! [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=193895#193895 A frantic search for passwords took place.] The resulting password: ''thirdpower''. Entering this took us to a seemingly taunting page: http://recedaresorts.com/accessmainframe/

Lhall: tidying up, adding links & pictures

2006-02-10T23:16:16Z

tidying up, adding links & pictures

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Scott at 23:49, 1 December 2005

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			{{3P}}

Scott: /* 22-OCT-05 */

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22-OCT-05

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			Finally, when '''''[[22-OCT-05]]''''' came, all hell broke loose!


	~~'''''To Be Continued...'''''~~


	{{Receda}}		{{Receda}}