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Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 2:20 am

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While waiting for the page to load, Luka shuffled uncomfortably as he addressed the group.

"Do you guys remember the thing we read about the stuffed birds found by the turbines?" He took a tempered pause and continued without waiting for a response. "Do you think it's possible that maybe... they were alive? That somehow those bodies were good enough to hold a soul in them?"

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:42 am

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The page loads very fast but it takes a bit of navigation to find the page on ETS's website where the CEO can be found:

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Chief Executive Officer: Forrest Carroll

Forrest was born and raised by his parents in the outskirts of Fox Harbor thirty-seven years ago, where he taught himself programming and computer engineering. When he was pretty young, he devised on a state-of-the-art automated medication system which made Fox Harbor's hospital one of the best in the nation. Interested in doing more work for the community, Forrest founded Emerald Technology Solutions with himself and a few other engineers.

He does his best to support the knowledge of everyone in his team and builds them up however he can. Conversely, don't be afraid to tell him what you think! He knows he has got a lot to learn.

He's been married for seven years and couldn't be happier!

If you meet him, talk to him about his favorite musicals.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:49 am

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JesusMonroe wrote:

While waiting for the page to load, Luka shuffled uncomfortably as he addressed the group.

"Do you guys remember the thing we read about the stuffed birds found by the turbines?" He took a tempered pause and continued without waiting for a response. "Do you think it's possible that maybe... they were alive? That somehow those bodies were good enough to hold a soul in them?"

"You think... the stuffed birds might have still been alive?" Stella furrowed her brow. "Are you sure you're alright?"

She shook her head. "I'm still not convinced that article was real, but even if it was, it sounds like it was some kind of stupid, tasteless prank."

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:53 am

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"Well, we got our answer to the first clue." Hazel remarked after she read through Forrest Carroll's short bio. "However, the second clue..."

She paused to do a bit of thinking. "Do you suppose that the second clue could be the reason behind the delay of the Fox Harbor Dam project? We found a article that talked about it." Hazel reasoned.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:23 am

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“I think it refers more directly to the person who built it,” Vivienne replied. “Since Emerald Technology Solutions were the ones working on it, perhaps Mr. Laufer or Ms. Jepsen were heading the operation? Therefore, they might know the answer.”

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Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:11 am

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Maximillion smiled slightly at Luka’s suggestion “Dear boy, what a macabre possibility. I do not believe a stuffed animal can hold a soul but I am not even mediocre in the field of metaphysics.” He said shaking his head before leaning down over Ember again to see the screen, his scarf falling right over her face.

“And sadly, Dam engineering is decidedly not one of my designs so I cannot comment, but yes that does seem to be the answer to the first clue : Forrest Carroll. Perhaps if we try looking up the Quantum computer now?”

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Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:31 pm

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"The symphonic warblers are special. They can bring themselves back to life by restoring their souls to their bodies," Wesley pointed out. "I'm not going to rule anything out when it comes to those birds. Maybe they can even return to bodies that have been stuffed."

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:43 pm

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"...I know the answer to the second question," Astrid said quietly. She then added, a bit more forcefully, "But I still want to know what we're supposed to do with these answers."

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Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 2:41 pm

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Max tries to search up information on the quantum computer, but try as he might, he cannot find any reference to any material which would fit the letter divisions they have. In the end, he gives up.

A message appears on the screen:

Code:

There are two locked doors you have not entered: One requires the answer to this to open.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:11 pm

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"Well, it was worth a try looking up information on this quantum computer hardware material...." Hazel said as she pouted when Max's search yields nothing that could be a match to the third clue. "Perhaps if one of us know the answer to clue 3.... Or maybe one of us know someone who have knowledge of this quantum computer hardware material or have had worked with quantum computers..."

"Dear me... I need to sit down for a bit." Hazel said as she tried to look for something to sit on.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 7:18 pm

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Stella crossed her arms and tapped her elbow impatiently. "...We're not getting anywhere like this."

She turned her gaze to Ember. "What's this 'back room' all about? I seriously doubt Zero would leave a bookmark to your forum if it wasn't meant to be a clue to one of these questions."

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:15 pm

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It appears that opening the text file on the computer opened up a console:

Code:

Enter answer phrases here:

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:17 pm

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Luka stood in front of the computer and entered something—he was clearly trying to make it so nobody could see what he was typing.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:24 pm

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As perhaps expected, with each answer the following comes up:

Code:

CORRECT

WRONG

WRONG

CORRECT

After that, a second set of hints appears:

Code:

ROUTINE AILMENT EXPERIENCED BY EMBER OHRING.

CULT'S REVERED MINERAL.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:28 pm

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Ember, unlike Stella, turned her gaze away. "I already told you. It's personal. And-"

Then, she noticed the new hints Luka managed to pull up. "... Wait, is that talking about my blackouts?"

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:35 pm

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Anna peeks in, trying to look away from the photographs. She still looks a bit frustrated, despite putting on a slight smile.

"Hey! So, I thought about it a bit and I figure I should tell you guys. I remembered something. Specifically, someone once left a picture of one of my upstairs hallway in my mailbox. It's really creepy because my house was locked. Soooo... does anyone know anything about that, or is it useless?"

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:40 pm

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As Hazel was looking around for something to sit on, her eyes widen as if she just remembered something.

"Dear me, I think I might know the answer to clue 3. It's those green rocks, right? And I believe I know what they're called." Hazel said as she turns to face the group that was already crowded around the computer screen.

"The green rocks are called Blinking Slate." Hazel explains before she got a glimpse of the second sets of hints that Luka brought up on the screen. "Dear me, I promise I have done nothing wrong except putting a curse on Jason Church."

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:46 pm

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"Blinking Slate... a material some say can communicate with the dead, now used for quantum computers. A very powerful material indeed, it would seem," Wesley commented, before turning to Anna.

"That photo... it certainly sounds like it might have something to do with that message Ember received. A candid stalker photo," he said disgustedly. "Maybe you really are the other actor the Rows game was talking about. It would explain why it was being discussed on that website."

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:47 pm

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Anna looka towards Wesley. "I don't remember anything like that, but a name would definitely help my memory, if you're aware of one."

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:51 pm

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"If she were an actress, I'd have recognized her by now, wouldn't I? Why would I take a 'stalker picture' of some random person's house?!" Ember said, losing her cool at the accusation.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:53 pm

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DootDootDoot wrote:

"If she were an actress, I'd have recognized her by now, wouldn't I? Why would I take a 'stalker picture' of some random person's house?!" Ember said, losing her cool at the accusation.

"... Didn't that message to you mention a house photo incident? Also, of course you wouldn't recognize me, I'm using a drone right now."

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 10:56 pm

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Wesley started to look uncomfortable. "Look, I didn't want to suggest it. I don't want to believe it, to have false hope that gets shattered against the rocks. But if there's someone you'd have taken a photo of, especially one that's intended to spite them, it would be... Iris. Besides, I never said you took the picture, you've gone and told us that all on your own. You're getting defensive, and why else do that if not because of this?"

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:03 pm

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"Maybe I'm being defensive because I'm being attacked?" Ember asked, adjusting her glasses in an attempt to calm down. "I'm not deaf to tone, Wesley. You called it a stalker photo while thinking about me, I know you did. And, besides all that, what you're saying doesn't make any sense! Iris is dead, and now you think she came back to life? Like a magic bird? Maybe through use of Lukas' magic telepathic field?"

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:09 pm

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DootDootDoot wrote:

"Maybe I'm being defensive because I'm being attacked?" Ember asked, adjusting her glasses in an attempt to calm down. "I'm not deaf to tone, Wesley. You called it a stalker photo while thinking about me, I know you did. And, besides all that, what you're saying doesn't make any sense! Iris is dead, and now you think she came back to life? Like a magic bird? Maybe through use of Lukas' magic telepathic field?"

"Then what IS the house photo incident?!" Anna raises her tone too. "Please! Just answer us!"

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:17 pm

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"I called it a stalker photo because it was a picture of the inside of a woman's house, posted right through her letterbox," Wesley said calmly, though he seemed close to snapping. "But you're right, Iris died. That's precisely why I didn't want to bring this up. It's like Luka all over again. I'm not sure what to believe anymore..."

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:38 pm

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The computer confirms that "Blinking Slate" is the right answer to question three, as Hazel puts it in.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:58 pm

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"Ember, you...?" Astrid seems startled that Ember's name came up in respect of the second question.

However, after a moment she walked up to the computer and entered in something for the second question.

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Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 12:50 am

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Code:

CORRECT

The code is 6624.

Please input the code on the door.

Here is a bonus question:

X. PAIR OF CHILDREN WHO CLIMBED THE COMBINE. (5, 6)

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 1:15 am

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"Dear me, I know the answer to that bonus question." Hazel said as she went to input her answer in.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 1:16 am

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"Hey, ah... Speaking of. There's a room where I am that needs two passcodes to open. One is four letters and one is four numbers. I think we have the numbers now, but... any ideas on the letters?"

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 1:39 am

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Hazel punches in the two words slowly.

Code:

CORRECT

Bonus bonus question:

Y. WHICH OF THE TWO, JASON AND WESLEY, DIED ON THAT DAY? (?, 6)

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 1:59 am

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Hazel raised an eyebrow at the second bonus question, but said nothing as she inputs the answer to the second question.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:13 am

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Hazel slowly inputs Wesley Hawthorne, but the machine rebuffs her:

Code:

WRONG

TOO MANY LETTERS.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:18 am

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"But... That's..." Hazel stammered after the result of her input was shown. "Dear me, I can't remember my great-grandson's last name."

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:29 am

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“Perhaps you’d like to share your solution, Miss Jepsen?” Vivienne remarked, raising her eyebrow. “I doubt I’m alone in thinking your refusal to reveal it is somewhat suspicious, and I’m sure Ms. Ohring would certainly love to hear the reason behind her affliction.”

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Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:40 am

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Meanwhile, Hazel continues trying solutions to the bonus bonus question. The others notice her put in the last name, "Lauder", but it doesn't work either.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:43 am

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"...'Fugue state,'" Astrid huffed. "It's the symptom, not the cause. I doubt it'd be of much use to Ember, and she's probably heard the term already."

Her eyes widened when Hazel inputted her answer to the bonus question. "W-Wesley? Then could... the answer to this one be 'Wesley Naught'?"

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Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:45 am

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"Naught? Are you sure that my great-grandson's last name is Naught, Astrid?" Hazel asked before she inputs Wesley Naught into the computer.

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:14 am

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Code:

CORRECT

Hazel succeeds, typing in "Wesley Naught".

Re: NG9 Game Thread (Round 6: Where is Pink?)

Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:19 am

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There was a long moment of dead silence that followed after it was revealed that Hazel's great-grandson's full name is Wesley Naught.

Finally, Hazel turns towards 'Wesley Naught'. "Why do you have the same name as my great-grandson? What's going on?" Hazel asked, a pained look on her face. "Just.... who are you, exactly?"