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*Left neuroscience DPHil at Oxford University in 2004 to join Mind Candy
*Left neuroscience DPHil at Oxford University in 2004 to join Mind Candy
*Blog: http://www.mssv.net/
*Blog: http://www.mssv.net/
*[[Sentinel]] Interview:  http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/iona_interviews_17.html
*[[Sentinel]] Interview:  '''[http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/07/iona_interviews_17.html Adrian's Sentinel Interview]'''
*In-Game Info:
*In-Game Info:
**Was introduced to Perplex City by Michael Smith, just after Hon started a PhD at Oxford
**Was introduced to Perplex City by Michael Smith, just after Hon started a PhD at Oxford
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*COO
*COO
*Cloudmakers moderator
*Cloudmakers moderator
*Pioneered [http://www.cloudmakers.org/trail The Trail], used by all subsequent ARG player groups
*Pioneered '''[http://www.cloudmakers.org/trail The Trail]''', used by all subsequent ARG player groups
*Holds an MA in Law from Cambridge University
*Holds an MA in Law from Cambridge University
*Holds an MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool
*Holds an MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool
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*Set up and ran cult dance labels Predicaments and Nightrax
*Set up and ran cult dance labels Predicaments and Nightrax
*Has produced five solo albums and performed at clubs, raves and festivals worldwide
*Has produced five solo albums and performed at clubs, raves and festivals worldwide
*Also started his own design agency, and produced a wide range of work for [http://www.firebox.com/ Firebox]
*Also started his own design agency, and produced a wide range of work for '''[http://www.firebox.com/ Firebox]'''
*Website: [http://www.justinberkovi.com]
*Website: [http://www.justinberkovi.com]


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[[Image:naomi.jpg]]
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*Lead Writer
*Lead Writer
*Orange Award winning author of ''[http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0670916285/ Disobedience]''
*Orange Award winning author of '''[http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0670916285/ Disobedience]'''
*Has published academic papers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
*Has published academic papers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
*An avid fan of Lucasarts' Monkey Island II
*An avid fan of Lucasarts' Monkey Island II
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*Lifelong gamer
*Lifelong gamer
*BA in Journalism and Japanese Language and Culture from Eastern Michigan University
*BA in Journalism and Japanese Language and Culture from Eastern Michigan University
*blog: http://www.deusexmachinatio.com/
*blog: '''[http://www.deusexmachinatio.com/ Deus Ex Machinatio]'''
*[[Sentinel]] Interview:  http://www.pxcsentinel.com/archives/2006/03/earth_interview.html
*[[Sentinel]] Interview:  '''[http://www.pxcsentinel.com/archives/2006/03/earth_interview.html Andrea's Interview]'''




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*System Architect
*System Architect
*MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University
*MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University
*Plays Lindsey Buckingham in [http://www.fleetfootmike.net/ Fleetwood Mike], a tribue band
*Plays Lindsey Buckingham in '''[http://www.fleetfootmike.net/ Fleetwood Mike]''', a tribue band




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*Marketing
*Marketing
*BSc. Hons. in Computer Science from Liverpool University
*BSc. Hons. in Computer Science from Liverpool University
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1399
*Unfiction Alumni:  [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1399 Fi]




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[[Image:Jey.jpg]]
*ARG Developer
*ARG Developer
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1351
*Unfiction Alumni:  [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1351 Wishi-San]
*Known to enjoy the odd dalliance in [http://www.perplexcitycardcatalog.com/1/136/ ladies] garments
*Known to enjoy the odd dalliance in '''[http://www.perplexcitycardcatalog.com/1/136/ ladies]''' garments




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*Briefly Attended Westminster University
*Briefly Attended Westminster University
*Partnered with Jack Dixon for a time at Alaska Design
*Partnered with Jack Dixon for a time at Alaska Design
*Previous Project: www.iliketodraw.net
*Previous Project: '''[www.iliketodraw.net ILiketoDraw.net]'''




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**A BA In Law
**A BA In Law
**An MSC In Computer Science
**An MSC In Computer Science
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8795
*Perplex City Profile:  '''[http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/view.qbuild?player=angelsk Angelsk]'''
*Perplex City Profile:  http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/view.qbuild?player=angelsk




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[[Image:Guy.jpg]]
*Customer Service And Community Support
*Customer Service And Community Support
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3703
*Perplex City Profile:  '''[http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/view.qbuild?player=GuyP GuyP]'''
*Perplex City Profile:  http://www.perplexcity.com/profile/view.qbuild?player=GuyP
*Possesses perhaps the floppiest hair known to mankind
*Possesses perhaps the floppiest hair known to mankind


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*Chief Technical Officer
*Chief Technical Officer
*Prior career as a research scientist
*Prior career as a research scientist
*Has a deep and abiding love for William Gibson, particularly [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattern_Recognition_(novel) Pattern Recognition]
*Has a deep and abiding love for William Gibson, particularly '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattern_Recognition_(novel) Pattern Recognition]'''
*Has "bleepy" musical tastes
*Has "bleepy" musical tastes


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*US Based Puzzle Designer
*US Based Puzzle Designer
*Has previously been an expert [http://www.ericharshbarger.org/scrabble/ Scrabble] player
*Has previously been an expert '''[http://www.ericharshbarger.org/scrabble/ Scrabble]''' player
*Also has amazing skills with [http://www.ericharshbarger.org/lego/ Lego]
*Also has amazing skills with '''[http://www.ericharshbarger.org/lego/ Lego]'''




Revision as of 19:49, 2 October 2006

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Website: http://www.mindcandydesign.com/

Companion Website: http://www.mindcandypuzzles.com/


General

  • When the game began, there were many references to "MC", which proved very confusing to players


Staff

See: http://www.mindcandydesign.com/people/index.html

Michael Smith

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  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Co-founder of online retailer Firebox
  • Launched Mind Candy in 2003
  • He really, really likes the game Set


Adrian Hon

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  • Director of Play/Executive Producer
  • ARG player since 2001, with The Beast
  • Graduated from Cambridge University in 2003 with a degree in Natural Sciences
  • Left neuroscience DPHil at Oxford University in 2004 to join Mind Candy
  • Blog: http://www.mssv.net/
  • Sentinel Interview: Adrian's Sentinel Interview
  • In-Game Info:
    • Was introduced to Perplex City by Michael Smith, just after Hon started a PhD at Oxford
    • Has stated: "I don't think that we're in this for the money. We're helping because we have a genuine interest in helping Perplex City. Just as you're fascinated by our world, we're fascinated by yours."


Dan Hon

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  • COO
  • Cloudmakers moderator
  • Pioneered The Trail, used by all subsequent ARG player groups
  • Holds an MA in Law from Cambridge University
  • Holds an MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool
  • Worked with Microsoft HIVE as Lead Online Community Developer
  • Blog: http://words.danhon.com/


Justin Berkovi

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  • Art director
  • Set up and ran cult dance labels Predicaments and Nightrax
  • Has produced five solo albums and performed at clubs, raves and festivals worldwide
  • Also started his own design agency, and produced a wide range of work for Firebox
  • Website: [1]


Naomi Alderman

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  • Lead Writer
  • Orange Award winning author of Disobedience
  • Has published academic papers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  • An avid fan of Lucasarts' Monkey Island II


Andrea Phillips

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Mike Whitaker

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  • System Architect
  • MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University
  • Plays Lindsey Buckingham in Fleetwood Mike, a tribue band


Fiona Silk

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  • Marketing
  • BSc. Hons. in Computer Science from Liverpool University
  • Unfiction Alumni: Fi


Jey Biddulph

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  • ARG Developer
  • Unfiction Alumni: Wishi-San
  • Known to enjoy the odd dalliance in ladies garments


Dr. Paul McCormick

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  • Fearsome Emperor Of Card Production
  • PhD in Biostatistics at Cambridge University
  • The mole from the Clapham Common meet
  • Puzzle architect of the P01 Promotional Card, which was given out at ComicCon


Jack Dixon

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  • Graphic Designer
  • Formerly operated a record label, Alaska Design & Recordings, with Olli Leivers


Hannah Boraster

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  • Puzzle Designer
  • Attended University in the West Country.
  • Appeared on Reality TV


David Varela

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  • Writer
  • "Given enough coffee, David Varela can write anything. "
  • Has worked with Richard Attenborough and Sandra Bullock.


Olli Leivers

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  • Graphic Designer
  • Briefly Attended Westminster University
  • Partnered with Jack Dixon for a time at Alaska Design
  • Previous Project: [www.iliketodraw.net ILiketoDraw.net]


Jo Carter

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  • Web Developer
  • Spent 5 Years At The University Of Nottingham unsuccessfully working on:
    • A BA In Law
    • An MSC In Computer Science
  • Perplex City Profile: Angelsk


Guy Parsons

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  • Customer Service And Community Support
  • Perplex City Profile: GuyP
  • Possesses perhaps the floppiest hair known to mankind


Divinia Knowles

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  • Studio Manager, replacing Fiona Silk
  • Has an Archaeology degree from the University of Wales at Lampeter
  • Answers phones, balances books, and so much more.


Dr.Chris Thorpe

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  • Chief Technical Officer
  • Prior career as a research scientist
  • Has a deep and abiding love for William Gibson, particularly Pattern Recognition
  • Has "bleepy" musical tastes


Steff Davies

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  • Network Sysadmin
  • Enjoys the simple pleasures to be found in taking things to bits, and then attempting to re-assemble them
  • Spent time in his youth playing MUDs online


Toby Moore

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  • Java Developer
  • A keen traveller, recently returned from an overland trip between Russia and Bali
  • BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering
  • Enjoys surfing, snowboarding, scuba diving and playing "Go"


Eric Harshbarger

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  • US Based Puzzle Designer
  • Has previously been an expert Scrabble player
  • Also has amazing skills with Lego


Ben Burry

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  • Java Developer by day
  • Kilt-wearing dark avenger by night
  • A highly regarded member of the Perplex City playing community, until snaffled to work for Mind Candy
  • Creator of the Perplex City Card Manager, instrumental in the maintaining of the Trades Site, and one of the founders and chief techies of Perplexorum.


Former Staff

Dave Blake

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  • Developer
  • MA in Computer Science from Cambridge
  • Spent almost two years working for Jagex, developers of RuneScape


Adam Martin

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  • Chief Technical Officer
  • MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University


References

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