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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Well...

This should be fun.

12 years ago
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If you guys think this one is too hard, do not worry the next one will be easier as it involves teamwork...

I mean if you want to solve it before the timer runs out, but it should bring out the classic fight of greed vs common interest. It's a new type of puzzle I'll edit tomorrow and trust me, this one has never been close to being done before. It will be the first puzzle where teamwork is encouraged (and as long as it is within bounds, it won't be considered cheating)

"That means its easier right? RIGHT?!??!!??"- said abosoutley everyone everywhere

Teaser transmission complete.

12 years ago
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I think my brain stopped working, but I'm too far into this.

12 years ago
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I finally got past the YouTube video (And am now stuck again), I do wonder though if I have the game at the end?

12 years ago
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No sir, you do not.

12 years ago
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That's good to know, thanks for letting me know. Next question is if I'll actually get to the end of this thing

12 years ago
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y want one to

12 years ago
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Ffs learn when to use capital letters!

12 years ago
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Updated the Hints as to reflect a small hiccup in the giveaway. This time I didn't add more layers so be happy

12 years ago
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I'm starting to see a trend with my progress, I make some progress and then get stuck for ages except I don't even have a slight idea what I'm supposed to do :)

12 years ago
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I got through :D Don't worry, keep at it, you'll eventually crack it too, I'm sure.

12 years ago
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Yes, You Can Do It!

Thought I was stuck a few times too, but finished it at last. I hate that saying, but just try not to overthink it :D

12 years ago
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I hope I can too, I just have no idea, not even a slight idea, on what I need to do

12 years ago
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I'm currently stuck on the email bit, can anyone give a hint as to what I'm supposed to do?

12 years ago
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Do what I did, keep asking yourself questions. You'll figure it out.

12 years ago
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I have tried that but I don't think I'm asking myself the right questions, all of them end with failure.

12 years ago
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Still not made any progress :(

12 years ago
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woohoo!

12 years ago
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Grats. I'm still stuck at the huge block of numbers.

12 years ago
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Same place I'm stuck at

12 years ago
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I seem to be missing something, I'm stuck on the first JPG.

12 years ago
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Now stuck at moving on from youtube with the info it gives. Great fun though ^^

I'm loving this theme but I feel like I might have the games if it runs with it :/

Edit: so. many. firefox. tabs.

12 years ago
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You have the game, but it is not what you are thinking young STALKER

12 years ago
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Slowly moving along. Some quick spurts followed by brick walls and tar pits lol

12 years ago
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Can anybody tell me what clue #6 means?
:(

12 years ago
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No one will tell you.
You're supposed to figure it out. (And it's the easiest one sooo...)

12 years ago
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It only gets worse...I mean fun ^_^

12 years ago
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I can vouch for that O_O

12 years ago
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Made it a few more steps. Mind = blown so far

12 years ago
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Currently at the step where I've been sent something by someone, just wondering how more steps are after this? O_O

12 years ago
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ALL THE STEPS

12 years ago
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EVERY STEP EVER MADE FOR ANYTHING IS PART OF THIS PUZZLE

12 years ago
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Same. This is my wall atm

12 years ago
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I got to ukranian blog, now im stuck.

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12 years ago
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lol ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

12 years ago
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Finally solved. AMAZING, is all what I can say :)

12 years ago
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Thanks for a great puzzle^^

it was fun=)

12 years ago
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You mind telling me what the game prize is? I'm not entirely sure I want to put so much time into this (really fun looking) puzzle until I know I don't have it xD

12 years ago
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It's morning again, time to spend all my time solving this!

12 years ago
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Is still very stuck in the (ohgawdfirst??) image part. TOTALLY CLUELESS. :(

12 years ago
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12 years ago
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Sleeping on it didn't help with the number block T_T

12 years ago
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what do you mean by "Use lowercase for the city and the landing number should be the lowest"?

also, bumping this topic. everyone should share the frustration of not been able to solve a puzzle.

12 years ago
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You'll know what i means when you have to.

12 years ago
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That sentence "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)" is it intentionally phrased that way, or is it just an awkwardly written sentence?

12 years ago
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It will make more sense when you get to that part.

12 years ago
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That is true and remove the word went from the sentences. I later updated the sentence and removed went to make it more clear

12 years ago
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Stupid cipher =\

12 years ago
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Oh no, why did I even consider starting with this puzzle? Yes, I do remember: because it said [Extreme Difficulty]! ;-)
Btw, it reads "difficultly" at the moment. ;-)

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Closed 12 years ago by thelastlambda.