Oh I am going to take a beating with this one I think...


edit** I did *.



[Edited on 10-4-2004 by smirkley]

[Edited on 12-4-2004 by smirkley]

Uhhh...nerdling announced to several of us last night in chat that he had found it...I think you're going to have a contest on your claim.

I wonder how this is going to be handled in the future? hmmmm.

EDIT: (He even posted that picture in chat.)

[Edited on 4-10-2004 by Valhall]

edit*Yes I'm feeling a bit goofy now for even thinking it.*

[Edited on 10-4-2004 by smirkley]

That is not a real ring... a teaser as the actual hunt has not yet started. [Edited on 10-4-2004 by SkepticOverlord]

Well, the editor versus admin/mod question was discussed ad nauseum last night in chat. NO, he is not excluded because he is on the reporting staff. Only people who have access to cosmic (or have close relations to those who have access to cosmic - like me).

Nerdling does not have access to cosmic, therefore he is eligible.

As far as what he should have done (post here or there). I think that probably should be answered by staff.

My point is this - there has been no "rule" as to formal declaration. Nerdling told 1. me, 2. Springer and 3. (I'm almost certain) William last night in chat. He provided proof by giving the pic.

I think you got beat out, but let us wait and see what the ruling is.

Anyway - congratulations on your find, even if your claim gets beat. It was still real good work.

issue resolved

life is good

the search continues!!!!!!!!

edit*OK maybe I am feeling a bit like I wished I hadnt posted this thread*

[Edited on 10-4-2004 by smirkley]

Yeah, i found out last night and i was told after i found that others were finding it too, i dont know how many people have found it so far but i notified SO last night about it.

Ah well, when the hunt begins it'll be announced, still, its good practice, well done on solving

Image updated.....ugggg,....now I will move on.....



But getting real serious about finding one of them !

the hunt begins 05.2004 Some of the current clues (such as what an actual ring would look like) provide a basis for understanding actual "official clues" once things actually begin. You have indeed provided the members of ATS who plan to participate with an important service of discovering one of the most important early clues... an image of a ring.

I forgot all about the date, S.O., my bad.

This has been interesting, and enjoyable in retrospect, and look forward to the hunt.

May I ask what hint pointed you to this? The riddles?

you ask me i think you culd be spot on N1 Pantha

Usually I am good with number/letter codes... But My brain is just blank right now and am totally clueless with this. I was going to participate in the search... but looks like I may have to back down.

i'm totally lost with the game/puzzle. haven't figured out how these people are finding codes, decoding them, etc, etc...oh well, just gonna have to wait and see what happens and watch everyone else figure it out.