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User:WindowsNow

2007-01-14T00:24:42Z

WindowsNow:

[http://www.windows-now.com WindowsNow]

Template:Timeline

2007-01-14T00:09:04Z

WindowsNow:

* A mysterious ad on the [[IE Blog]] leads to a countdown timer
* The [[Countdown]] page asks for keys.
** Several [[Keys]] have been found by using any of five cipher keys, either posted online or sent to bloggers.
** Several keys were solved by using the contents of a [[Puzzle Box Package]], mailed to various people. The contents include a [[Video-Loki|video]].
** These keys have frequently been accompanied by extravagant gifts (laptops, media center computers, etc.) from Loki, the "Enigma Director", and all come from Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, WA.
* The countdown expires Jan 8th 2007 at 6:30PM PST. A decompile of the Flash app on the main page reveals the location as the fountains in front of the Bellagio. This time and location coincides with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It is expected that this is when the game will officially start.
* Several new [[countdowns]] are behind a particular key, listing various cities and times of additional live events.
* A new [[Video-Ignition|video]] from [[lokivanishes]] is discovered on YouTube, giving a new [[Keys|key]].
* Scattered reports are arriving that the [[Microsoft CES Keynote]] includes more details about prizes.
* [http://www.vanishingpointgame.com Registration available] and [http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/prizes.aspx rules and prizes posted]. There's also a [[http://vanishingpointgame.com/faq.htm FAQ]][http://vanishingpointwiki.com/wiki/FAQ] with more hints.
* The rules page lists a secret [[Meta Puzzle]] with an instant-win prize for the first to solve it. The prize is their name inscribed on each of a new AMD processor model to be released soon. Several clues in the puzzles, events, and in the original video could relate to the Meta Puzzle.
* Another [http://www.tweakvista.com/Article39053.aspx clue] from Loki surfaces at the bell desk of The Orleans hotel in Vegas, pointing to the location the event at the Bellagio Fountains.
* All of the events now have GPS coordinates. They are noted here on the [[Countdowns]] page.
* Jan 8th 2007: The [[Las Vegas Event]] has occurred, giving us a [[Video-Las Vegas|Video]] and [[Puzzle Box 1]] has been unlocked. After all the puzzles are solved, Loki gives us a video: loki_time [http://assets.vanishingpointgame.com/loki_time.wmv]. At the end of the video a url is [http://www.tweakvista.com/Article39055.aspx flashed] on the screen pointing to a side contest to get your name printed on AMD Athlon 64 FX processors. Thus begins the [[Meta Puzzle]].
* Jan 13th. 2007: The multi-city events occurred today, leaving us with [http://www.vanishingpointgame.com/skyType.htm several new clues], and [[Puzzle Box 2]].

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2007-01-14T00:07:18Z

WindowsNow:

Postcards

2007-01-14T00:01:31Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>The answer is: T. NELSON DOWNS</spoiler>

Seven Card Monte

2007-01-14T00:00:19Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>The answer is: HOUDINI</spoiler>

Headliner

2007-01-13T23:59:44Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>
signal of hands at the bottom spell out "opposite" in Semaphore. 
The sky clue in Sydney was DARK) 
The answer is: LIGHT
</spoiler>

Magic Lesson

2007-01-13T23:58:38Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>The answer is: SEWANEE</spoiler>

Domino

2007-01-13T23:58:12Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>The answer is: DRAWING A BLANK 
(based on LA picture of braille)
<spoiler>

Gravity Lock

2007-01-13T23:56:06Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>The answer is: SECRECY 
The number order is: 7451236
</spoiler>

Tale of 2 Brothers

2007-01-13T23:55:18Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>The answer is: AMAZE</spoiler>

X-ray Cards

2007-01-13T23:54:45Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>
The answer is: 

2:H, 4:D, 6:H, A:S, 5:C 

or click on: 

2 of Hearts 
4 of Diamonds 
6 of Hearts 
Ace of Spaces 
5 of Clubs 

(use markings on back of cards [top left circle for #, middle left for suit])
</spoiler>

Mind Readers

2007-01-13T23:51:58Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>
The answer is: MATE 
(based on ship____, check____, play____)
</spoiler>

Posters

2007-01-13T23:51:53Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>
The answer is: WHITE
</spoiler>

Posters

2007-01-13T23:50:54Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>
The answer is: MATE 
(based on ship____, check____, play____)
</spoiler>

Rabbit Trail

2007-01-13T23:49:05Z

WindowsNow:

<spoiler>The answer is: PRESTO</spoiler>

Template:Puzzle Box 2

2007-01-13T23:47:59Z

WindowsNow:

<center>'''Magic Happens...'''</center>

Puzzle Box 2 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 13 2007 at 9:00am Pacific time. Footage of the event will be available.

====Easy====
* [[Rabbit Trail]] - Solved
* [[Posters]] - Solved
* [[Mind Readers]] - Solved
* [[X-ray Cards]] - Solved

====Medium====
* [[Tale of 2 Brothers]] - Solved
* [[Gravity Lock]] - Solved
* [[Domino]] - Solved
* [[Magic Lesson]] - Solved

====Hard====
* [[Headliner]] - Solved
* [[Seven Card Monte]] - Solved
* [[Postcards]] - Solved
* [[Cup and Balls]] - Solved