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Success stories

2007-02-11T05:50:48Z

Draco18s: added Bobson on his behalf

Congratulations to all who won the Vanishing Point Game. If you won, or know someone who won this game, please list yourself or this person here. (Use an alias if you don't want your identity to be known)

'''Grand Prize Winner:''' ''Winner to be announced at the RocketPlane facilities on Feb. 12th. from [http://www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/119-vanishing-point/ Bleeding Edge vidcast]''

'''1st Prize Winners:''' [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=299845#299845 Codename 47], Jason He won ([http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=255 Neowin forum announcement]) ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonhe/382366435/ Photo of letter]), but is ineligible to receive the prize because he isn't over 18 years old.

'''2nd Prize Winners:''' [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=465&p=588306925&#entry588306925 Howie411], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=480&p=588307694&#entry588307694 cglrcng], Bobson

'''3rd Prize Winners:'''

'''4th Prize Winners:''' [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=435&p=588305674&#entry588305674 Tetravus], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&pid=588306666&st=450&#entry588306666 OrbitJeff], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&view=findpost&p=588307198 EcPercy], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=465&p=588307219&#entry588307219 mrnygiants], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=480&p=588308295&#entry588308295 amadecasa],
[http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=480&p=588308942&#entry588308942 wayne9999], [http://draco18s.livejournal.com/1592.html Draco18s]

'''Meta Puzzle Winner:''' [[Audrey Murphy]] [http://www.amd.com/us-en/ AMD homepage], aka [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showuser=197556 autter211 from Neowin]

Separate names by commas.

Success stories

2007-02-11T05:37:44Z

Draco18s: fixed adding my name to the list--I obviously am not up on my wiki editing skills

Congratulations to all who won the Vanishing Point Game. If you won, or know someone who won this game, please list yourself or this person here. (Use an alias if you don't want your identity to be known)

'''Grand Prize Winner:''' ''Winner to be announced at the RocketPlane facilities on Feb. 12th. from [http://www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/119-vanishing-point/ Bleeding Edge vidcast]''

'''1st Prize Winners:''' [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=299845#299845 Codename 47], Jason He won ([http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=255 Neowin forum announcement]) ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonhe/382366435/ Photo of letter]), but is ineligible to receive the prize because he isn't over 18 years old.

'''2nd Prize Winners:''' [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=465&p=588306925&#entry588306925 Howie411], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=480&p=588307694&#entry588307694 cglrcng]

'''3rd Prize Winners:'''

'''4th Prize Winners:''' [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=435&p=588305674&#entry588305674 Tetravus], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&pid=588306666&st=450&#entry588306666 OrbitJeff], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&view=findpost&p=588307198 EcPercy], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=465&p=588307219&#entry588307219 mrnygiants], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=480&p=588308295&#entry588308295 amadecasa],
[http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=480&p=588308942&#entry588308942 wayne9999], [http://draco18s.livejournal.com/1592.html Draco18s]

'''Meta Puzzle Winner:''' [[Audrey Murphy]] [http://www.amd.com/us-en/ AMD homepage], aka [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showuser=197556 autter211 from Neowin]

Separate names by commas.

Success stories

2007-02-11T05:36:49Z

Draco18s:

Congratulations to all who won the Vanishing Point Game. If you won, or know someone who won this game, please list yourself or this person here. (Use an alias if you don't want your identity to be known)

'''Grand Prize Winner:''' ''Winner to be announced at the RocketPlane facilities on Feb. 12th. from [http://www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/119-vanishing-point/ Bleeding Edge vidcast]''

'''1st Prize Winners:''' [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=299845#299845 Codename 47], Jason He won ([http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=255 Neowin forum announcement]) ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonhe/382366435/ Photo of letter]), but is ineligible to receive the prize because he isn't over 18 years old.

'''2nd Prize Winners:''' [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=465&p=588306925&#entry588306925 Howie411], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=480&p=588307694&#entry588307694 cglrcng]

'''3rd Prize Winners:'''

'''4th Prize Winners:''' [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=435&p=588305674&#entry588305674 Tetravus], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&pid=588306666&st=450&#entry588306666 OrbitJeff], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&view=findpost&p=588307198 EcPercy], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=465&p=588307219&#entry588307219 mrnygiants], [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=480&p=588308295&#entry588308295 amadecasa],
[http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=533857&st=480&p=588308942&#entry588308942 wayne9999], Draco18s [http://draco18s.livejournal.com/1592.html]

'''Meta Puzzle Winner:''' [[Audrey Murphy]] [http://www.amd.com/us-en/ AMD homepage], aka [http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showuser=197556 autter211 from Neowin]

Separate names by commas.

Meta Puzzle

2007-01-21T05:47:48Z

Draco18s:

Confirmation of a "puzzle within a puzzle" is confirmed in two locations.

In the [[FAQ]], Loki says:

<blockquote>"... but I'll let you in on a little secret. If you are the first person to find and solve my secret puzzle, you can have your name engraved and immortalized on an AMD chip for a production run through March 31, 2007."</blockquote>

The Rules state:

<blockquote>"Meta Puzzle Bonus: The first individual to correctly solve the Meta Puzzle will automatically receive the AMD Signature Chip Bonus, which means their name will be inscribed on each AMD Athlon 64 FX chip manufactured from the time of the award through March 31, 2007. If you are deemed the recipient of this Meta Puzzle Bonus, follow the instructions presented at time of notification or receipt. This Bonus has no cash value."</blockquote>

It is unknown at this time whether or not any of the clues in the original cypher, [[Video-Ignition]], [[Video-Loki]], puzzle mailings, or any other pre-awareness text and images relate to the Meta Puzzle. However, it is highly likely that the [[Video-Loki]] contains additional clues, since the video is now on the main Vanishing Point page, and has puzzle-like elements that have yet to be explained by the pre-awareness phase.

----

Finishing all of the Week 1 Puzzles gives a congratulatory e-mail from Loki. At the end of the video, the string "on_the_run" flashes on the screen. Going to this directory [http://vanishingpointgame.com/on_the_run/] on the Vanishing Point game's server yields the following message:

<blockquote>Good, you’re paying attention. 

You’ve found something that very few others will… 

This page is not part of the challenge to give away a trip into space….it’s something different. 

When I was hired to build the Vanishing Point, I realized it was an opportunity to build something personal that I’ve been trying to find a way to build for many years now, and that if players were smart enough to get through the puzzle suites, they might also be smart enough to help me with this. 

So let’s see if you can help. In return, I have one amazing bonus prize to give away. 

If you are the first person in the world to help me find my own vanishing point, I will print your name on the actual casing of every AMD Athlon 64 FX computer chip manufactured between now and March 31, 2007. 

When the time is right, I’ll ask you a question. For now, follow this trail to get the word it leads to. 

Contact me.</blockquote>

By "Contact Me" she means send a email to loki[at]vanishingpointgame.com, doing so gets you the reply:

<blockquote>Life is a mix of work and play. You've found play...

~L</blockquote>

So, if @vanishingpointgame.com is Play, then @microsoft.com is Work, right? Perhaps, doing so gets you the reply:

<blockquote>Hmmm. Not quite what I had in mind. Try harder - then listen closely.

~L </blockquote>
Which was sent from v-loki@microsoft.com 

If you called Microsoft and asked an operator to be transferred to v-Loki, you'll get the following message:

<blockquote>"'''A'''wesome '''w'''ork. '''A'''ll '''k'''nowledge '''e'''ventually '''n'''eeds '''e'''ffective '''d'''iagnosis."</blockquote>

Which leads to [http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/awakened http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/awakened].

You're given another phone number. When you call it, you have to provide a fax number. When you do, you get this fax document [[Image:Image-Itinerary_for_L_KITSUNE.jpg]] 
Text reads:
<blockquote>Itinerary for: L Kitsune 

Date Flight Depart Arrive 
Jan 4 AW 291 12:05p 2:22p 
Jan 11 SW 608 7:00p 8:05p 
Jan 18 AA 1308 1:45p 6:40p 
Jan 24 UA 373/339 9:15a 1:07p 
Jan 28 AK 394 9:55a 12:08p</blockquote>

That last number, 12:08p is circled, and handwritten under it is the following:

<blockquote>Former AT&T Bldg. 
x55654</blockquote> 
The flights are: 
*AW 291 - America West - Seattle to Las Vegas
*SW 608 - Southwest - Las Vegas to Los Angeles
*AA 1308 - American Airlines - Los Angeles to Austin, TX
*UA 373/339 - United Airlines - Austin, TX to Denver to Seattle
*AK 394 - Alaska Air - Seattle to San Jose, CA

The former AT&T building located in San Jose is AMD's headquarters. Call their main number (408-749-4000) and use the x55654 extention and you get a recording.

<blockquote>Hi, this is Loki. Or rather her electronic footprint left behind on this machine. 
Funny how the inanimate world retains traces of things long after they've disappeared, isn't it?. 
If you're calling about the murmuring rock project, it's on hold indefinitely ... unfortunately.</blockquote>

Here is a recording of it
http://www.windowsconnected.com/files/folders/misc/entry5565.aspx

Searching the internet for "Murmuring Rock" yields information about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorelei Lorelei], which is both rich in folklore, and fills in the missing part of the itinerary. It appears that Loki is the nickname of Lorelei Kitsune.

The trail appears to go cold here. Loki said earlier, "When the time is right, I’ll ask you a question. For now, follow this trail to get the word it leads to." It appears that "Lorelei" is that word. Now ... we wait.

----

At the end of Week Two's puzzles, a new video from Loki appears, in which she talks about her experience with the recruiters at Microsoft. At the end, the word "/collectionplate" pops up. Going to [http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/collectionplate vanishingpointgame.com/collectionplate] tells you that when the time is right, Loki will ask for a word. It then shows how many boxes (see [[Collection Plate]]) you have found. Presumably, finding all 36 (9 per week) will unlock the next stage of the Meta Puzzle.

----

At the end of Week Three's puzzles, another new video from Loki appears. More talk about her recruit. At the end, the word, /more_answers pops up. Going to [http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/more%5Fanswers/ http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/more_answers/] tells you that when the time is right, Loki will ask you another question. It then shows how many of the puzzles you have solved (48, 12 each week). Another next stage of the Meta Puzzle.

Template:Puzzle Box 3

2007-01-21T04:56:53Z

Draco18s:

<center>'''Memories fade...'''</center>
Puzzle Box 3 consists of 12 puzzles, four each of Easy (10 [[points]] each), Medium (20 [[points]] each), and Hard puzzles (50 [[points]] each). It will be opened on Saturday, January 20 2007 at 12:30pm GMT. Footage of the event will be available.

====Easy====
* [[Calendar Wheel]] - solved
* [[Speakeasy]] - solved
* [[Pirate Treasure]] - solved
* [[Laser]] - solved

====Medium====
* [[Balance The Books]] - solved
* [[Disco Inferno]] - solved
* [[Number Grid]] - solved
* [[History Lesson]] - solved

====Hard====
* [[Composers]] - solved
* [[Letters From Home]] - solved
* [[Mural]] - solved
* [[Tomb]] - solved

For the locations of the white boxes in this set of puzzles, see the [[Collection Plate]][http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=17829]

Meta Puzzle

2007-01-21T04:56:20Z

Draco18s: Added note about Wekk Three end-video.

Confirmation of a "puzzle within a puzzle" is confirmed in two locations.

In the [[FAQ]], Loki says:

<blockquote>"... but I'll let you in on a little secret. If you are the first person to find and solve my secret puzzle, you can have your name engraved and immortalized on an AMD chip for a production run through March 31, 2007."</blockquote>

The Rules state:

<blockquote>"Meta Puzzle Bonus: The first individual to correctly solve the Meta Puzzle will automatically receive the AMD Signature Chip Bonus, which means their name will be inscribed on each AMD Athlon 64 FX chip manufactured from the time of the award through March 31, 2007. If you are deemed the recipient of this Meta Puzzle Bonus, follow the instructions presented at time of notification or receipt. This Bonus has no cash value."</blockquote>

It is unknown at this time whether or not any of the clues in the original cypher, [[Video-Ignition]], [[Video-Loki]], puzzle mailings, or any other pre-awareness text and images relate to the Meta Puzzle. However, it is highly likely that the [[Video-Loki]] contains additional clues, since the video is now on the main Vanishing Point page, and has puzzle-like elements that have yet to be explained by the pre-awareness phase.

----

Finishing all of the Week 1 Puzzles gives a congratulatory e-mail from Loki. At the end of the video, the string "on_the_run" flashes on the screen. Going to this directory [http://vanishingpointgame.com/on_the_run/] on the Vanishing Point game's server yields the following message:

<blockquote>Good, you’re paying attention. 

You’ve found something that very few others will… 

This page is not part of the challenge to give away a trip into space….it’s something different. 

When I was hired to build the Vanishing Point, I realized it was an opportunity to build something personal that I’ve been trying to find a way to build for many years now, and that if players were smart enough to get through the puzzle suites, they might also be smart enough to help me with this. 

So let’s see if you can help. In return, I have one amazing bonus prize to give away. 

If you are the first person in the world to help me find my own vanishing point, I will print your name on the actual casing of every AMD Athlon 64 FX computer chip manufactured between now and March 31, 2007. 

When the time is right, I’ll ask you a question. For now, follow this trail to get the word it leads to. 

Contact me.</blockquote>

By "Contact Me" she means send a email to loki[at]vanishingpointgame.com, doing so gets you the reply:

<blockquote>Life is a mix of work and play. You've found play...

~L</blockquote>

So, if @vanishingpointgame.com is Play, then @microsoft.com is Work, right? Perhaps, doing so gets you the reply:

<blockquote>Hmmm. Not quite what I had in mind. Try harder - then listen closely.

~L </blockquote>
Which was sent from v-loki@microsoft.com 

If you called Microsoft and asked an operator to be transferred to v-Loki, you'll get the following message:

<blockquote>"'''A'''wesome '''w'''ork. '''A'''ll '''k'''nowledge '''e'''ventually '''n'''eeds '''e'''ffective '''d'''iagnosis."</blockquote>

Which leads to [http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/awakened http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/awakened].

You're given another phone number. When you call it, you have to provide a fax number. When you do, you get this fax document [[Image:Image-Itinerary_for_L_KITSUNE.jpg]] 
Text reads:
<blockquote>Itinerary for: L Kitsune 

Date Flight Depart Arrive 
Jan 4 AW 291 12:05p 2:22p 
Jan 11 SW 608 7:00p 8:05p 
Jan 18 AA 1308 1:45p 6:40p 
Jan 24 UA 373/339 9:15a 1:07p 
Jan 28 AK 394 9:55a 12:08p</blockquote>

That last number, 12:08p is circled, and handwritten under it is the following:

<blockquote>Former AT&T Bldg. 
x55654</blockquote> 
The flights are: 
*AW 291 - America West - Seattle to Las Vegas
*SW 608 - Southwest - Las Vegas to Los Angeles
*AA 1308 - American Airlines - Los Angeles to Austin, TX
*UA 373/339 - United Airlines - Austin, TX to Denver to Seattle
*AK 394 - Alaska Air - Seattle to San Jose, CA

The former AT&T building located in San Jose is AMD's headquarters. Call their main number (408-749-4000) and use the x55654 extention and you get a recording.

<blockquote>Hi, this is Loki. Or rather her electronic footprint left behind on this machine. 
Funny how the inanimate world retains traces of things long after they've disappeared, isn't it?. 
If you're calling about the murmuring rock project, it's on hold indefinitely ... unfortunately.</blockquote>

Here is a recording of it
http://www.windowsconnected.com/files/folders/misc/entry5565.aspx

Searching the internet for "Murmuring Rock" yields information about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorelei Lorelei], which is both rich in folklore, and fills in the missing part of the itinerary. It appears that Loki is the nickname of Lorelei Kitsune.

The trail appears to go cold here. Loki said earlier, "When the time is right, I’ll ask you a question. For now, follow this trail to get the word it leads to." It appears that "Lorelei" is that word. Now ... we wait.

----

At the end of Week Two's puzzles, a new video from Loki appears, in which she talks about her experience with the recruiters at Microsoft. At the end, the word "/collectionplate" pops up. Going to [http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/collectionplate vanishingpointgame.com/collectionplate] tells you that when the time is right, Loki will ask for a word. It then shows how many boxes (see [[Collection Plate]]) you have found. Presumably, finding all 36 (9 per week) will unlock the next stage of the Meta Puzzle.

----

At the end of Week Three's puzzles, another new video from Loki appears. More talk about her recruit. At the end, the word, /more_answers pops up. Going to [http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/more%5Fanswers/] tells you that when the time is right, Loki will ask you another question. It then shows how many of the puzzles you have solved (48, 12 each week). Another next stage of the Meta Puzzle.