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Roleplaying RSS FeedsThe Legacy of Julian Teng - We received a game tip in the email inbox a few days ago about The Legacy of Julian Teng which contains what we are being told is a unique clue to the launch of the game. According to the email, the alternate reality game ties in with the World of Warcraft universe but will be played out at various Internet sites, including the GamerDNA.com forums. For those that are already playing, or are interested in playing, here is our exclusive clue: There is a fu...Feed Source: feeds.feedburner.com The Family That Games Together -
"I got it Robbie! I got it," My mother screamed into my ear. As she excitedly described her prize, my cell phone let out a monotone cry and the line went dead. Next came a knock on my cubicle wall. Looking up, I saw my boss standing in the doorway.
"Robbie, can I speak with you for a second?"
"Sure thing," I said, stuffing my phone into my pocket, hanging up on my mother as she was calling back, "No problem."
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My mom loves scavenger hunts. There always seemed to be a particular thrill in it for her--the chase, the race against time, the competitive nature of the event. Although she has always loved hunts, mom has always had one problem: her inability to win. Despite... Discovering the Lovely City of Milwaukee - A breath of fresh air swept through the alternate reality gaming community last month when This Is My Milwaukee came to town. The surreal, humorous and down right strange 10-minute promotional video is so dense with story and snippets of clues scattered through-out, that it requires many viewings to fully digest.
As the video explains, Milwaukee was home to a corporation known as Blackstar. Blackstar employed many locals and developed some sort of meta-being known as Go.D.S.E.E.D. With the arrival of Go.D.S.E.E.D came the subsequent destruction of much of Milwaukee's natural environment. As there was no other option, project Go.D.S.E.E.D had to be destroyed, and so ... Remember to Breathe -
The puppet masters who brought you Violette's Dream are hard at work on an ambitious new project guaranteed to take your breath away. Breathe is being billed as a multi-media murder mystery that is a mash-up of film, alternate reality gaming and Web 2.0 media, which allows the story to unfold in both the real and cyber worlds. Headquartered in London, Expanding Universe is quickly making a name for itself in media circles by developing what it calls "immersive and innovative social entertainment". Breathe shouldn't leave anyone disappointed.
An official summary from the creators has this to say:
"Set over a four-week period, viewe... A Nice Place to Visit, but... - Looking for a haunting thriller to keep your mind occupied? Transition Village, a world that exists between the realm of the living and the dead, calls upon its players to help wayward ghosts settle past accounts and finally find peace. Funnel Production's newest alternate reality game is a text-based adventure that requires code breaking, imagination, and teamwork.
Getting into the game is a challenge--there are only five "houses" available, and players have to join a waiting list before playing--but once your number is called the fun begins. To join the adventure simply e-mail transitionvillage@gmail.com with the subject heading "Request to Enter Village," and you wi... Natalie Ross needs your puzzle solving skills! - G'day Mate! Australia is hosting an international ambassadorial meeting and Natalie Ross has asked folks over at Unfiction if they could help out with the event. Actually she is just trying to figure out the table arrangements, but it's still a once in a lifetime opportunity to hone your diplomatic skills!
Meanwhile, coded messages from crack cryptographer Martin Bryce has alerted Ms. Ross that security for the event is in doubt, and an anonymous letter warns that the safety of the conference has been compromised. Together, Natalie and Martin are hard at work down under trying to protect the diplomats while they're in Sydney, but things are getting out of hand and they need the problem solving skills of all you ARG'ers out t... Help! We need somebody(s)! - Holy smokes, it's almost 2009! It's been another great year for us here at ARGNet and I owe it all to the wonderful volunteers that research, write, edit and publish articles for this site. Without them, ARGNet would be a tumbleweed blowing in the breeze, so my hat is off to all of those that contribute here.
Of course, we're always looking for writers and contributors to this site, and we haven't made an open call for writers in quite a while, so here is a repost from February of 2007:
If you are someone who is dependable, honest, and willing to write an article for ARGNet once a month, we're looking for you. The submission guidelines are as follows:
1. Write a 100-150 word blurb-style article on any currently running ... Alma's Back? Armacham Corporate Website Goes Viral - Something wicked is stirring at Armacham Technology Corporation, a well-known organization from Monolith Productions' survival horror title, F.E.A.R. With just a few months until the release of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin in February, it appears that a viral campaign is being launched to promote the new title. For the past two weeks, Armacham Corporate has been experiencing website malfunctions that allow visitors to take a peek into the inner workings and upcoming activities of the company.
The Armacham site appears to be a perfectly normal website showcasing its new line of sub machine guns, and also a new item regarding "Level II Recruitment". Clicking on any ... Scholastic set to Shock its readers - Hot on the heels of the launch of the novel series The 39 Clues and its significant online experience aimed at young readers, Scholastic is working together with author M.G. Harris to create an extended experience for the second book in her series "The Joshua Files", named ICE SHOCK.
"The Joshua Files" is a book series aimed at young readers 10+ years of age, much like 39 Clues. Harris' first book, Invisible City, was released Feb 4, 2008 in the UK as the first book of this series. Harris drops hints about the upcoming novel and ARG in her website's blog for her fans - she even asks if they'd rather hear more about Ice Shock's upcoming plot, or rumours about the alternate reality game. H... Putting a Halt to a Vast International Conspiracy - It's not every day I get sent blood money, but today's FedEx delivery contained that and a whole lot more. Included in the packet marked "evidence" was a USB drive with files of bank transfers and a recorded message, along with a map to "evidence drops" and some photos (pictures after the break). The evidence comes from an informant in Berlin, where it was recovered.
It all points to stoptheinternational.com, which is a promo site for the new movie The International starring Clive Owen. Owen is Chief Inspector Louis Salinger, tasked with tracking down evidence against The International Bank of Business and Credit, a large bank which appears to be a front for money laundering and other illegal shenanigans.
Entering the serial number for the $2 bill in the packet shows a trail that leads to guns in Africa, then shows the bill's current location. Urp. It's a nice touch even if it's easy to explain. Exploring furthe... PICNIC '08, part six: From Crowdsourcing to Collaborative Creation - Editor's Note: Daniël van Gool, an administrator at the Unfiction forums, was on the scene at PICNIC '08 on behalf of ARGNet. We were impressed with Daniël's work covering PICNIC '07 and, as media partners of the annual cross-media festival, were invited to a number of special events in addition to the speaker sessions. This is the sixth and final part of Daniël's comprehensive look at this year's event in which he outlines the highlights of day three of PICNIC '08. All pictures are courtesy of Daniël as well.
I arrived at PICNIC early on Friday the 26th. When I arrived, the main conference hall was mostly empty, but it was filled with the ambient noises one would expect at a picnic -- crickets, a flowing creek, and the occasional buzzing fly. This is why I love PICNIC s... PICNIC '08, part five: Virtual things in a virtual world are so passé! - Editor's Note: Daniël van Gool, an administrator at the Unfiction forums, was on the scene at PICNIC '08 on behalf of ARGNet. We were impressed with Daniël's work covering PICNIC '07 and, as media partners of the annual cross-media festival, were invited to a number of special events in addition to the speaker sessions. This is the fifth part of Daniël's comprehensive look at this year's event, a continuation of his analysis of day two of the event. All pictures are courtesy of Daniël as well.
Another very interesting talk followed, titled Commercial Collaborations: Tools, Things and Toys by Michael Tchao from Nike. This talk expanded some more on the theme of connecting the physical and online w... Dr. Jane McGonigal Featured in BusinessWeek's "Innovation" Section - BusinessWeek's November 10th "Innovation" special report features none other than Dr. Jane McGonigal, the Institute for the Future's Director of Games Research and Development. Dr. McGonigal is known for her work on Microsoft's Halo promotion, "I Love Bees", the award-winning "World Without Oil" game, "Find the Lost Ring" and her current project, "Superstruct". In her article, "Jane McGonigal's Brave New Worlds", BusinessWeek's Innovation Department editor Reena Jana... An Interview with JC Hutchins: Personal Effects - Editor's note: this is a companion interview for the article we ran yesterday on Personal Effects: Dark Art, the new transmedia novel written by JC Hutchins and produced by Smith and Tinker. Mr. Hutchins was kind enough to answer a few questions posed by Michael Andersen, and the responses are below. Picture courtesy of CC Chapman on Flickr.
MA: You've developed a strong core following through your work with The Ministry of Propaganda over the years -- how will we see them u... I Swear, I'm Not Claiming All Girl Gamers are Fake: Personal Effects Goes Live - Back in September, podcast novelist JC Hutchins tweeted about a friend's new gaming blog. A little over a week ago, he did it again. And I'm glad he did -- since January 2008, Rachael Webster has posted some rather insightful and snark-filled articles critiquing recent game releases under the moniker "PixelVixen707". The blog has attracted some attention, and Pixelvixen707 even had the impeccably good taste to list ARGNet on her blogroll.
Only one problem: Rachael Webster isn't actually real. Although the blog's archives go back to January 2008, the domain was only regist...
Mysticora goes public domain! Anybody who wants to run a game or read the stuff we made can contact me!
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Mysticora goes public domain! Anybody who wants to run a game or read the stuff we made can contact me!
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The next turn is delayed until next week, Jan. 27th.
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The next turn is delayed until next week, Jan. 27th.
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Playtest has restarted as of now. A PBEM game company is evaluating the game for a possible license.
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Playtest has restarted as of now. A PBEM game company is evaluating the game for a possible license.
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If you are new and find it a bit overwhelming, then simply join the Public Play Position in the forum! It's easy!
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If you are new and find it a bit overwhelming, then simply join the Public Play Position in the forum! It's easy!
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We are offering new type of trial game: a short battle-type game called 'Eternal War' in the 'Land of Legends' for 8 players! So quickly join now to get one of the few spots!
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We are offering new type of trial game: a short battle-type game called 'Eternal War' in the 'Land of Legends' for 8 players! So quickly join now to get one of the few spots!
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Due to requests we will be resuming the trial game again.
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Due to requests we will be resuming the trial game again.
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Play has temporarily been suspended due to low activity. We are now preparing the commercial launch under the motto "Living World".
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Play has temporarily been suspended due to low activity. We are now preparing the commercial launch under the motto "Living World".
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There is a new page (see link below) that shows the latest Mysticora moves that have been generated.
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There is a new page (see link below) that shows the latest Mysticora moves that have been generated.
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We will be resuming the game shortly; all email addresses are working now.
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We will be resuming the game shortly; all email addresses are working now.
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We are now simulating a turn almost daily!
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We are now simulating a turn almost daily!
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