A puzzle to celebrate that SG is not blocked at work anymore (at least for a limited time).
Do you like HOGs? No? Do you like puzzles? No? Then why are you reading this? I guess procrastination is your thing then. I know it's mine for sure xD

I suck at explaining things but let's give it a try:
Clic on the HOG link to enter the game. You'll see a background image that I borrowed stole from an actual game. There you have a list of 12 objects that appear to be hidden on that image.
All you have to do is look for those objects and clic on them. If you do it right, a pop-up will give you a character you need for an ITS puzzle. Remember you need 8 characters.
The order? Well, 8 objects hold 1 character each and the 4 remaining will tell you the order.
Word of warning, don't abuse the clicks. Bad things happen to those who abuse clicks

Alright, something to listen to while you solve this.

And here's the link to the HOG

ENTER.. the dragon

Remember the format for ITS http://www.itstoohard.com/puzzle/xxxxxxxx
Have only tried it on chrome, don't know about the other browsers. Please let me know of any issues.

Prize: 5 bundled. Lvl 1+
Rules: As usual, do not share any links or answers. Except for Q5, the ITS puzzle is super easy.

Have fun!


Solutions to ITH puzzle

Q1 Stan Lee
Q2 Paul Stanley
Q3 Stanley Cup
Q4 The Stanley Parable

Q5 This question was found when looking at the source code of the Hidden object game. The script tag had many functions and a combination of these functions names was used to make up question 5. The Question was: "Guess the superhero. James Bond job plus the man in German". Answer to that was Spiderman (Spy der Mann)

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Is procrastination your thing?

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What is that
Yes
No

There are more hints than meet the eye here

Q5 for those who found it

Question is divided into two parts. Separated by the word 'plus' That 'plus' should be a +
Mix the two parts to come up with a one word answer

More hints on some comments

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Umm, I'll come back to answer your poll and try your puzzle later.

9 years ago
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9 years ago
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Die.
I won't click anymore, MRON, I was in headphones!

9 years ago
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Sorry didn't you read about the warning?

9 years ago
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I didn't abuse ='(

9 years ago
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My apologies. I changed it to 5 and it will only happen once now. So after that fifth miss you'll be safe

9 years ago
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I actually clicked on a "Hint" button,cause I wondered what it will look like...

9 years ago
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The word hint counts as a misclick, the button itself doesn't but it gives no hints xD

9 years ago
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I knew! =d

9 years ago
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Damn you! xD
I should've listened more to your warning xD

Edit: Only Q5 left! ^^ And I now I finally know the fifth question, but have no idea about the answer xD

9 years ago*
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Sorry.. that thing is evil xD

9 years ago
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Haha, I give up, been trying to bruteforce the last question since I have no idea about anything that could fit as an answer to the hidden question, but can't find any more possible answers with my small google-ing skills xD
Might as well be for the best, since I was just procrastinating yay, I learned a new word anyways, without any intentions of entering the giveaways after the puzzle :3
Great puzzle though!

9 years ago
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2/5 answered...guess I'll be waiting 166.5 hours for hints. :P

9 years ago
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Which ones are you missing?

9 years ago
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The first two are easy...the next two require some leap of logic that I'm not getting, and then there's the last one that I haven't bothered with yet.

9 years ago
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Being from your country, Q3 should be easy

9 years ago
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Wow....that warning should be in bold.
Headphones on full. At least I'm awake now.

Gonna continue looking. :P

9 years ago
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xD That's the spirit.. better than an alarm clock, right?

i changed it so it would happen only once so you're safe now
Edit: bold now ;)

9 years ago
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Thanks for changing and bolding.

Now just stuck on the last question :P
4/5

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Maybe it's hidden somewhere, F12 is your friend

9 years ago
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Already found that but couldn't make sense of it :P maybe it's just me

9 years ago
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So you actually know question 5
I couldn't put commas to make it clearer but used the word plus to separate the parts that should be mixed to come up with the answer
If you didn't find that word plus, then you didn't find it xD

9 years ago
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Sweet, that was the thing I couldn't place. Solved now. Thanks

9 years ago
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Congrats! ^^

9 years ago
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Thanks.

Good job on making this. :)

9 years ago
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My pleasure ^^

Plus I had to procrastinate xD

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Stuck on 5, searched lots, only things that make sense are restricted.

9 years ago
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maybe it's hidden somewhere :O

9 years ago
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I found a thing, and Googled a cousin, but it's incorrect :/

9 years ago
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Somewhere, F12 is your friend ;)

9 years ago
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Bump for solved! :D

9 years ago
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Amazing!!! :D
Congrats ^^

9 years ago
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Bump for solved :)

9 years ago
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Congrats!! :D :D

9 years ago
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I just wish the last question's answer was "Li" which is the italian word for "there"...

Bumping sadness...

9 years ago
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xD would have been a good question

'E Stan Li stos' would be are you ready? in Spanish xD

Congrats on solving :)

9 years ago
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Stuck on Q5.. ; A ;

Bump~

9 years ago
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Have you tried to use F12 somewhere?

9 years ago
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Yeah, I tried since I saw that hint given to a few of the other users. Clearly I'm looking in the wrong places~

I guess I'll wait 164h. :P

9 years ago
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That's a long time xD.. messed up with the hints

well.. added a hint on the first comment :)

9 years ago
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Yeah, I found it. Just nothing I'm coming up with is working.

9 years ago
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Bump!

9 years ago
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Congrats!!!! :D :D

9 years ago
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Solved all but the frustrating question 5 and used the special Fkey even! Grrrrr!

9 years ago
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Did you find Q5 or haven't at all? There's a hint on the first cooment ;)

9 years ago
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Got the hint and did that.... can't get nothing from that or make heads or tails out of it... not sure what is expected... looking for a question or clue but getting nowhere. Had some ideas that didn't pan out...

9 years ago
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have you checked the script part ;)

9 years ago
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Looked there... Just brain dead I guess...

9 years ago
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hmmm.. Focus on the functions ;)

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Bump for solved.

9 years ago
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Congrats!!! :D

9 years ago
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Awesome puzzle bump :)

9 years ago
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^^ thanks
Glad you liked it!

9 years ago
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Oh, look who's back in action :D

I'll give it a try tomorrow. Meanwhile, have a bump.

9 years ago
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Can't help it xD
Doctor said it keeps me sane xD

Thanks for the bump :D :D
This one should be a piece of cake to you ;)

9 years ago
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Wow! You made a real HOG!! :O

Bump for such a cool solved puzzle.

9 years ago
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^^ I knew it would be easy peasy for you.
Glad you liked it :D

View attached image.
9 years ago
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Fucking CLEAN THAT SHIT UP

9 years ago
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If it is about the warning it only happens once after the first 5 misses
So now you should be safe

9 years ago
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I never got it actually because I have flash blocked by default.

But I'm very disappointed your mother never instilled hygienic habits in you as a kid. Clean your room!

9 years ago
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xD my bad.. I know it's a mess.. I should be ashamed
you owe one life to that blocker xD

9 years ago
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Bump for solved.

9 years ago
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Congratulations!! :D

9 years ago
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Bump, nice puzzle

9 years ago
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Congrats! Glad you liked it :)

9 years ago
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bump for solved

9 years ago
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Congrats!! :D

9 years ago
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just played this one recently and I can't find that poker!

9 years ago
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That poker is a tough one xD.
Have a useful hint.. Just let me know if you want it

9 years ago
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Actually, I finally found it. Now I'm stuck on Q4 and Q5. I got the first hint for Q5 and I'm trying to work it out but I'm genuinely stuck for Q4. I'm sure it's "obvious" and it's just not clicking in my mind. Maybe a little push in the right direction for one or both, please? ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

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never mind. just got Q4 (of course right after I post that I'm stuck) I forgot a word.
Still could use a second hint for Q5

Edit: Solved

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Congrats!!! I was sleeping, nice to find out you got it :D :D

9 years ago
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If the offer is still up, i'll take the hint for the poker lol.

9 years ago
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close to the egyptian thingy ;)

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9 years ago
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Well, not exactly, may be Q1 but they are not needed to answer Q5
Why don't you try translating the part after the plus ;)

9 years ago
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I can't figure out what the answer to the (proper) question in Q5 is. Either I'm reading something wrong or too much into it or it's way too late. I mean I can see the question right there but.. The "plus" is there but it isn't helping. It's a one-word reply or would that be too much of a hint?

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I like giving hints so no worries ;) It is a two part question, separated by the plus
One word answer Have you tried translating the part after the plus?

9 years ago
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I was right.. I was reading too much into it and it was late, like usual..
All done now :)
(Yep, I've done the translating bit, it just wouldn't freeking click :p )

9 years ago
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Congrats! It always helps to come back later sometimes :D

9 years ago
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I was idly thinking it would be fun to do a HOG giveaway puzzle like this, but I had no idea how to code it. Mad props to you.
I can't find the stupid poker, but I probably already have this game anyway =P

9 years ago
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It's rather simple. Basically you use html to create clickable polygons around an area of the image, then use javascript to make each click on a polygon prompt a unique message. I recommend trying to make one yourself. You would be able to do it after a few days learning both languages (or easier, use OP's code as a template and modify it for your use).

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:D :D
A few tips from what I've learned:

  • For the image map, the last coords should be the whole background image (actual size, my settings where 1600x900). If you don't include it, then when you hover the mouse over a clickable area, the pointer will turn into a 'hand' giving the objects away too easily.
  • And make sure it is the last one, other way it will override the other clickable areas :)
  • Last but not least, use the proper names for the functions when you're creating it. I did it that way and then changed the names. Otherwise you'll go mad xD

Poker is close to the egyptian thingy ;)

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Bump

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Congrats!! :D

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