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


==General==
==General==
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**Named on the [[Perplex City Postcard]] as "MC"
**Named on the [[Perplex City Postcard]] as "MC"
**[[Abbey Road]] clues mention "MC"
**[[Abbey Road]] clues mention "MC"
**[[Scarlett Kiteway]] often mentions "Adrian/Michael/the guys from MC", and usually talks about contacting them (including through e-mail). Seems to indicate that MC is the location/organization of Sente's and the Academy's contacts on Earth.
**[[Scarlett Kiteway]] mentioned "Adrian/Michael/the guys from MC", and usually talked about contacting them (including through e-mail).
**[[Parcel Letter]] confirms 'MC' stands for 'Mind Candy', a Earth-based company helping [[Sente]] with the recovery of [[The Cube]].
**The [[Parcel Letter]] confirms 'MC' stands for 'Mind Candy', an Earth-based company helping [[Sente]] with the recovery of [[The Cube]].
*Mind Candy were at [http://www.e3expo.com/ E3] on 18 May 2005 and the [http://www.toy-tia.org/ American International Toy Fair] in New York on 15 Feb 2006
 
*Mind Candy had a presence at:
** [http://www.e3expo.com/ E3] on 18 May 2005
** [http://www.toy-tia.org/ The American International Toy Fair] in New York on 15 Feb 2006




==Staff==
==Staff==
:''See: http://www.mindcandydesign.com/people/index.html''
===Michael Smith===
===Michael Smith===
*CEO
*CEO
*Co-founder of online retailer [[Firebox]]
*Co-founder of online retailer [[Firebox]]
*Launched Mind Candy in 2003
*Launched Mind Candy in 2003
*He really, really likes the game [http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1254 Set]




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*Graduated from Cambridge University in 2003 with a degree in Natural Sciences
*Graduated from Cambridge University in 2003 with a degree in Natural Sciences
*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:
*Blog: http://www.mssv.net/




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*Holds an MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool
*Holds an MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool
*Worked with Microsoft HIVE as Lead Online Community Developer
*Worked with Microsoft HIVE as Lead Online Community Developer
*Blog:




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===N. Alderman===
===Naomi Alderman===
*Lead Writer
*Lead Writer
*Award winning author of ''[http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0670916285/ Disobedience]''




===Andrea Phillips===
===Andrea Phillips===
*Ad Hoc Polymath
*Ad Hoc Polymath
*Cloudmakers moderator
*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/




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*Studio Manager
*Studio Manager
*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




===Jey Biddulph===
===Jey Biddulph===
*ARG Developer
*ARG Developer
*Unfiction Alumni:  http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1351




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===David Varela===
===David Varela===
*Writer
*Writer
===Olli Leivers===
Graphic Designer
*Briefly Attended Westminster University
*Partnered with Jack Dixon for a time at Alaska Design
*Previous Project: www.iliketodraw.net
===Jo Carter===
Web Developer
*Spent 5 Years At The University Of Nottingham unsuccessfully working on:
**A BA In Law
**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
===Guy Parsons===
*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


==References==
==References==
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**article, 03-MAR-06, "Earth Interviews: [[Mind Candy]]'s Andrea Phillips" ([http://www.pxcsentinel.com/archives/2006/03/earth_interview.html link])
**article, 03-MAR-06, "Earth Interviews: [[Mind Candy]]'s Andrea Phillips" ([http://www.pxcsentinel.com/archives/2006/03/earth_interview.html link])
**article, 23-MAR-06, "[[Tally]] Climbs to Top Place on [[Leaderboard]]" ([http://pxcsentinel.com/archives/2006/03/tally_climbs_to.html link])
**article, 23-MAR-06, "[[Tally]] Climbs to Top Place on [[Leaderboard]]" ([http://pxcsentinel.com/archives/2006/03/tally_climbs_to.html link])
**article, 22-JUN-06 "[[Mind Candy]] Launches [http://www.mindcandypuzzles.com/ New Puzzle Site]" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/06/mind_candy_laun.html link])

Revision as of 23:00, 22 June 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

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


Adrian Hon

  • 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/


Dan Hon

  • 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


Justin Berkovi

  • Art tirector
  • 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


Andrea Phillips

  • Ad Hoc Polymath
  • Cloudmakers moderator
  • Lifelong gamer
  • BA in Journalism and Japanese Language and Culture from Eastern Michigan University
  • blog: http://www.deusexmachinatio.com/


Adam Martin

  • CTO
  • MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University


Mike Whitaker

  • System Architect
  • MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University


Fiona Silk


Jey Biddulph


Dave Blake

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


Dr. Paul McCormick

  • Card Manager
  • PhD in Biostatistics at Cambridge University
  • The mole from the Clapham Common meet


Jack Dixon

  • Graphic Designer


Hannah Boraster

  • Puzzle Designer


David Varela

  • Writer


Olli Leivers

Graphic Designer

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


Jo Carter

Web Developer


Guy Parsons


References

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