Post by W.I. Constantine on Nov 7, 2013 16:47:55 GMT -5
"...And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche
"What is an ARG"
An ARG (Altered or Alternate Reality Game) is a game played in the real world using all manner of different media. Fake news articles, blog posts, social media accounts, just to name a few. They allow the players to immerse themselves through suspension of belief as they hunt for clues, or take part in fictional events.
"How do I participate?"
For this particular ARG all you need to do is reach out to the Mr. Weatherford Constantine. His email is as follows:
w.i.constantine@gmail.com
Express your interest in playing, and you will receive your instructions to begin.
"How will I know I'm on the right track?"
Clues are like leaves. They move, then settle, and sometimes they are buried. But in this case, when you have found something of note. There will be a leaf present. Either textually, or perhaps hidden in an image.
Every investigation will reach a point where Mr. Constantine must become involved, or at least his surrogates. So that your progress can be tracked. Feel free to ask for help, and guidance. Just don't expect to always be given the truth. After all what fun would that be?
When you have found the goal of an investigation, it will bear a particular symbol. Always the same one, either hidden or plainly visible somewhere in the media in which it has been found. This will both tell the good people helping run the game that the objective has been uncovered (thus unlocking an investigatorial stretch goal) or tell you the date to be watching for The Chosen pledge level to become available.
"What's all this about?"
This is all tied to the upcoming Kickstarter from Shane Tyree. It will be revealed shortly. In the meantime the preview we've been running is just to show you all how interesting and fun this can be.
"What if I am still lost?"
In that case dear investigator fear not. Simply email the Whateley House Service Desk for assistance. Our friendly staff will be there, 24/7 to assist you here: whateleyservicedesk@gmail.com
"What is an ARG"
An ARG (Altered or Alternate Reality Game) is a game played in the real world using all manner of different media. Fake news articles, blog posts, social media accounts, just to name a few. They allow the players to immerse themselves through suspension of belief as they hunt for clues, or take part in fictional events.
"How do I participate?"
For this particular ARG all you need to do is reach out to the Mr. Weatherford Constantine. His email is as follows:
w.i.constantine@gmail.com
Express your interest in playing, and you will receive your instructions to begin.
"How will I know I'm on the right track?"
Clues are like leaves. They move, then settle, and sometimes they are buried. But in this case, when you have found something of note. There will be a leaf present. Either textually, or perhaps hidden in an image.
Every investigation will reach a point where Mr. Constantine must become involved, or at least his surrogates. So that your progress can be tracked. Feel free to ask for help, and guidance. Just don't expect to always be given the truth. After all what fun would that be?
When you have found the goal of an investigation, it will bear a particular symbol. Always the same one, either hidden or plainly visible somewhere in the media in which it has been found. This will both tell the good people helping run the game that the objective has been uncovered (thus unlocking an investigatorial stretch goal) or tell you the date to be watching for The Chosen pledge level to become available.
"What's all this about?"
This is all tied to the upcoming Kickstarter from Shane Tyree. It will be revealed shortly. In the meantime the preview we've been running is just to show you all how interesting and fun this can be.
"What if I am still lost?"
In that case dear investigator fear not. Simply email the Whateley House Service Desk for assistance. Our friendly staff will be there, 24/7 to assist you here: whateleyservicedesk@gmail.com