This is a warning to all those attempting this puzzle. It is not easy, not by a long shot. I have stumped other "puzzle gods" on various steps. Be warned... sometimes it is as easy as clicking through to the next step. Other times, its an Easter Egg that has never been tried before in a steamgifts puzzle. Be prepared to switch from thinking like a regular puzzle to looking at things in a whole new way.

This puzzle will run for 2 weeks. As always don't cheat and follow the rules that are set out by steamgifts. Also don't be an idiot and spoil any part of the puzzle. Do not work together or try and find the answer by any other means than your own. I would rather you just ask me and there will be two ways to do that on steam and my other email. There is about 20 steps for the entire thing.

Just like any good puzzle, we will start with a quiz. So put on your gas mask and rush into the [REDACTED] zone because the theme will involve some radioactivity.

The key for the link is this... bit.ly/XXXXxx. Use first letter of the answer.

  1. The game with the original and unforgettably (long) tram sequence
  2. The ruling metropolis of the 12 districts (originally, there was 13 districts before the Dark Days)
  3. Common letter to be in front of an Irish surname
  4. You would never want to be caught with this "tie" around your neck. Don't get HUNG up on this question.
  5. Steve Jobs is famous for creating the devices but not the letter
  6. Another shorter word for adventure (if you can't figure this out, Quit now)

May the odds be ever in your favor...

HINTS: Updated Clue #2 to make it easier, it's not referring to a person or his position, but a city

  • Updated Clue #4 to make it easier

  • Updated the cipher as there was a mistake in it... I added an extra layer of encryption to account for this careless mistake

  • If your not landing on a weird Ukrainian blog, your not doing it right :D

  • Use lowercase for the city and the landing number should be the lowest they traveled went with intent (do not include panicking and running farther because of fear, that does not count)


Thanks to

www.Podcast17.com and [REDACTED] for donating the game

Lokonopa- approving the idea (before it got too crazy)

Jexel- Beta-testing/advice

wbarton- Liking the idea in its infant stages

All the sites that I used (I asked for forgiveness, not permission)

12 years ago*

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I am also at the image, but considering I have an exam tomorrow I don't think I'll be working on this anymore for today, lol. Thanks for the puzzle, though!

12 years ago
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This is what I got linked to the first time I got something that worked

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/tobans-triumph-again-145469905.html

lol

12 years ago
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Finally got past the first level!
DAMN YOU QUESTION 6!!!

12 years ago
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im not even close to that.

12 years ago
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This puzzle is AMAZING! I'm having so much fun :D

12 years ago
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Me too, although it may be too difficult for its own good

12 years ago
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I should land on a ukrainian blog right? What next?

12 years ago
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yea this is quite fun but frustration is kicking in.

12 years ago
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fml,stuck in the second riddle.
Do we have to download any extra software to process the files?(Photoshop etc.)

Or is everything we need in our browser?

12 years ago
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Yeah I'm stuck there too :/

12 years ago
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Updated the hints section for those with simple minds...

12 years ago
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Also, I highly suggest not skipping steps... there is a few security measures in place that make it so that if you skip, well lets just say you'll never get to the end.

12 years ago
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....

12 years ago
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number 2 might have 2 answers i think. i got stuck and tried those 2 letters.

confident with #4 now. still nowhere. :-/

12 years ago
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@youtube. stuck like no tomorrow.

12 years ago
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Yup :/

12 years ago
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I am completely lost with this encryption thing. I'm probably just doing something wrong but loads of jibberish keeps getting thrown back at me.

12 years ago
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WTB working version of the tool for part 2. :/

12 years ago
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Stuck on 6 D:

12 years ago
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....it only gets worse.

12 years ago
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Oh wow...

Dead end at image for now :/

EDIT: If anyone wants to help with a careful nudge, not an outright answer to the pic add me :/ ha My brain is fried from clinics today.

12 years ago
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New day and got it :D

On to the next slog T_T

12 years ago
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1 man has cracked it... and I didn't have to help him once. I expect the rest of you to do the same.

12 years ago
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someone already reached the end? D=

12 years ago
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Ive been redirected to an foreign language page (not English) neither Ukrainian. I guess it isn't the right one?

12 years ago
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Sweet, nice puzzle so far. Thanks!

12 years ago
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I'm stuck with the mail, no idea to do with the content :/

Great puzzle though, thanks!

12 years ago
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i'm stuck here as well.

12 years ago
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2 men have cracked it, fun puzzle =] I enjoyed it.

12 years ago
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What an incredible trip that was. I cannot thank [REDACTED] enough for going to all that trouble. Wow.

12 years ago
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finally closing >9000 firefox tabs

12 years ago
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damn..i only got number 6. i suck at puzzle codes.

12 years ago
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The theme of these puzzles and pages are making me pretty certain I have the game at the end of the tunnel... but I have to do this, anyways. I feel like House. I don't care what happens at the end, as long as I solve the mystery.

12 years ago
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If you follow the theme, you do have the games. Being the wildcard that I am, the game at the end has nothing to do with the theme and you do not have it

12 years ago
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Ah, you devious devil, you ;3

If I ever get past this photo, we shall see what secrets you hide.

12 years ago
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Oh god, you meta... how deep does this go?

12 years ago
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I'm at the "remember the passphrase..." part, any clues?

12 years ago
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Remember the passphrase...

12 years ago
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I do remember, but can't figure out what to do with the "link"

12 years ago
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Try asking on facepunch again!

facelpam

12 years ago
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Good idea!

12 years ago
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This guy is getting banned

12 years ago
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I was being ironic

12 years ago
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But you did still ask for help so it is still fair

12 years ago
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asking for help is against the rules?

12 years ago
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It's kinda cheating if you ask for help on a forum rather than working it out yourself

12 years ago
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i knew what I had to do, just din't know what tool to use

12 years ago
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Wow, I'll try that next time I have a math test.

"Hey, I asked for help because I knew I had to solve the equation but didn't know what formula to use."

12 years ago
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I'm on the image part. I KNOW what the image is, but...what to do with it? clueless.

12 years ago
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Ditto. Tried a few things, no dice so far.

12 years ago
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Same. I don't do steno -_-

12 years ago
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You reminded me of another 4 step I need to add next time... Not stenography but somewhat similar

12 years ago
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I can't get # 6.
I have tried all the synonyms lol.
EDIT: Never mind, I'm at the blog.

12 years ago
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Closed 12 years ago by thelastlambda.