General Instructions, Controls & Tips

[RJproz]

Extensive use of Google search (Google-fu) and other forms of Internet research are required. Google-fu is an integral part of the gameplay!

The Game can be divided into 4 parts:-

1) Test : The first two checkpoints of the first case is a kind of tutorial. The easiest puzzles.
2) Learner or Higher level tutorial : The first case (excluding the checkpoints using in Test) is a kind of higher level tutorial where you'll learn the basics.
3) Real Challenge - I : The real challenge starts from Case 2 and ends with Case 5, where you will need extensive use of Google Search, processing (using your head), learning and dealing with various cryptography algorithms, Maps, Sound, and even video.
4) Real Challenge - II : It includes Case 6 to Case 10. Here, each case needs one final solution. 10 Checkpoints serve as 10 Evidence files. Few of them might be useless or misdirection. The player has to process all evidence files to find the final solution. Some evidence files may redirect to external puzzles too.

Controls:-

- Use Mouse Click Drag to pan the View.
- To close Magnifying glass or UV Light use Mouse Right click or press Escape.
- Press F2 or F7 to invoke a handy Notes.

Tips:-

1) Don't hesitate to external use resources like smartphones, online tools, friends, paper-pen, etc. But remember that one can still solve all the puzzles by just using the Internet.
2) Do not miss a clue. If you are having a hard time memorizing things then use in-game Notes.
3) There will be no illogical metaphors, riddles or tricky questions unless specified. The puzzles are as logical as possible. So don't overthink.
4) Please choose the window mode as per your requirement. If you have 2 monitors then you can use one window for the game (in fullscreen) and other for the web browser. Otherwise, one can play the game in borderless windowed mode (if supported) or just in windowed mode. Also, steam has its own Web Browser!
5) Always send specific answers. Avoid nicknames, coordinates, long addresses. Just keep if simple and official. But if you think that your answer is correct but still wasn't accepted then you can send your answer to me for the confirmation.
6) In Part-II, Each Case needs the final answer to be unlocked. 10 Checkpoints serve as 10 Evidence files. Few of them might be useless or misdirection. The player has to process all evidence files to find the final solution. Some evidence files may redirect to external puzzles too.
7) Few puzzles may need real email interaction. The email interaction is always automated by a server script. In case you want to use disposable email ids then make sure you also take a copy of the mail for future reference.

*** More tips will be added in future ***

[Menace123]

Hello RJproz,

Sorry for replying here, but I guess it will be the best spot to have an answer easily.

I've found the e-mail in Case 6 - #8 Key logger

I've sent an e-mail to [e-mail] but no answer. I've tried both outlook and gmail web client but without success. Do I need to try it with another client or perhaps the bot is not working now ?

Thank you a lot!

I can't progress further sadly.

[RJproz]

Originally posted by Menace123:

Hello RJproz,

Sorry for replying here, but I guess it will be the best spot to have an answer easily.

I've found the e-mail in Case 6 - #8 Key logger

I've sent an e-mail to [e-mail] but no answer. I've tried both outlook and gmail web client but without success. Do I need to try it with another client or perhaps the bot is not working now ?

Thank you a lot!

I can't progress further sadly.

Hi, sorry for the trouble. I have updated the server scripts and fixed the email bug. Thanks!

[berdodani]

Originally posted by RJproz:

Originally posted by Menace123:

Hello RJproz,

Sorry for replying here, but I guess it will be the best spot to have an answer easily.

I've found the e-mail in Case 6 - #8 Key logger

I've sent an e-mail to [e-mail] but no answer. I've tried both outlook and gmail web client but without success. Do I need to try it with another client or perhaps the bot is not working now ?

Thank you a lot!

I can't progress further sadly.

Hi, sorry for the trouble. I have updated the server scripts and fixed the email bug. Thanks!

It looks like it is not working again. Could you please check it out or if I can get the what was the answer after contacting the email?

EDIT: I found the reply in the Part II Case #6 brainstorming discussion.
I got the final email and 20 digit code, but the response is the same, it bounces back because "the address couldn't be found or is unable to receive email.".