Landau Luckman and Lake have a client, New River University. And New River University has a site. It presents as a high-tech research college that "advance[s] the technology, research, and economic outlook for the entire United States." Sounds like a pretty influential institution. Props to dashcat for discovering the new link on the "about us" page of the L3 site.
Drizjr picked up on changes afoot at the Speed Hunting Club. The front page underwent a rapid series of updates before settling on the current (as of this writing) flying hand [29KB] flash. Other short-lived representatives included a man walking on water [47KB], and a six-fingered instrumental [935KB]. Coming on the heels of Monday's email hinting that the game wouldn't start until at least the end of January, this just makes us even more impatient. How about you?
Sharp-eyed Carlitoxxi found that another site went live today, adding new characters to your LARS console if you surf there with the LARS running. And wouldn't you know it, it's another law firm. With all these lawyers everywhere, I'd say it's just like real life! But wait, check out Knight, Bishop, and Castle and tell me if that isn't Captain Stubing from the Love Boat!
We received word yesterday that the Experience It! campaign concluded successfully last week with a midnight rendezvous on Friday, December 13, at the Boise Art Museum. The event showcased the work of video artist, Gary Hill, and close to 100 people attended.
The ARG campaign leading up to the event was organized at the request of the museum for an original and different way to attract new museum visitors. The idea was to begin with the flyers as the rabbit hole for individuals to stumble across, and other modes of information and clue delivery included bulletin board signs, printed drink coasters, billboards, and even an ad in the local paper.
All of the campaign participants who attended the exhibit were given an article explaining the concept, and treated to a DJ, free food, and drinks in the Museum's main gallery after they toured the Gary Hill Exhibit. The Boise Art Museum was well pleased by the turnout.
According to the campaign coordinator, the game is in the process of being converted to online play, so that the trail of clues can be followed without the need to travel to Boise. "This was originally designed for new online gamers who have never participated in ARGs, so unForum members will solve this very quickly but it might be a nice lunch break adventure," the coordinator said.
As pointed out by a guest on the unForum, there is a new message from Maurice at the Martin Heidegger site, giving some information that previously could only be obtained by going to a specific brewpub and asking a bartender about Maurice in person. Players can now continue the journey to the conclusion, which will include a behind-the-scenes description of the various sites, important clues, and photos of the places and signs around Boise that were used in the campaign. The conversion is anticipated to be completed by this weekend, and will remain active through January of next year.
We received a congratulatory email from the law firm that kicked up a ruckus the other day.
From: Landau Luckman Lake
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 21:39:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Well DoneDear Sirs and Ladies:
As you are no doubt aware, our firm has recently submitted a series of photos and documents to various members of your community, in accordance with a set of instructions that we have received from a long-standing client. In following along with said group of instructions, we do hereby offer some explanation of these actions.
Our client, who is to remain anonymous, has delivered into our care several packages. These packages contain information that has yet to be looked [at] by anyone for several decades. As such, our client has very specific requirements regarding the dispersal of the packages and information that we have been entrusted with. Specifically, we have been instructed to make available a series of 6 tests. For example, the information passed into the series of documents that we recently distributed comprises the first test. Five additional tests will follow in the coming weeks. When any member of this community believes they have solved a test, the answer must be submitted to our firm for verification. When all 6 tests have been completed, we then open the next set of instructions and determine what is to happen next. Please note: Any participation in deciphering the information is strictly voluntary.
Stephen Lake
Looks like cemgate's solution was correct. And bonus, now we have the email address that she was missing!
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