|
|
Post by Jenny on Jun 13, 2019 7:08:25 GMT -5
These Q/A's and comments can be found on Digital Buried Treasure's YouTube Channel (please consider subscribing to show support). I'm just posting them here for reference (will add/edit as others come along) Q) Can you tell us what we are looking for? A)I don't want to give away much more than what's in the riddle. I will say there are two "keys" which are pieces of information that are used to unlock the chest, whose location is also alluded to in the riddle. Good luck! I'll also add (and I think this is obvious from the riddle) that the location of the treasure is online - it does not require travelling to a physical location to find.
Q) Do I need to know much about Harry Potter to solve this riddle coz one person on the discussion forum talks something about Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone........and also in your discussion with Jenny kile you said that you are a big Potter head A)It certainly seems possible, but I can't give anything away 
Q)Will we know what we are looking for when we see it? Or will we have to guess as to what the "keys" are? A)You will know when you are on the right path. The clues will be obvious in hindsight, but difficult to understand at first.
Q)where do we post our solves? Do we get a popup saying you won? A)The riddle contains all the information you need. Good luck
Q)Is this purely based off of the riddle? Or is there things hidden inside the video? A)Yes, the riddle alone is sufficient to lead someone to the treasure
Q)Do you like movies, specifically Jim Carrey movies? A)I enjoy some Jim Carrey movies, sure
Q)Can you tell us where YOU are from? A)Michigan, USA |
|
|
|
Post by Jenny on Jun 19, 2019 11:33:18 GMT -5
Q) So I just want to make 100% sure I understand. If someone emailed me your poem and I never saw this video, could I still figure out the keys and find the digital treasure chest?
A) That is Correct
|
|
|
|
Post by squirejames88 on Jun 19, 2019 12:04:52 GMT -5
great question, I sure wish we could get a hint on stanza 3 though.
|
|
|
|
Post by TheCoyWonder on Jul 18, 2019 19:48:13 GMT -5
This exchange between hunter and creator occurred about a week ago... ![]()  So each "key" should lead to some kind of external feedback. What form might this take? Very interesting exchange. |
|
|
|
Post by susb8383 on Jul 18, 2019 22:39:53 GMT -5
Whoa! That's interesting. That's the most he's said about anything. Usually he just says, I can't say.
Where was that taken from? I thought I'd read every comment.
It sounds like if you solve the first key, you know beyond a doubt that you have a web address or phone number...
BTW after seeing your profile name for a weeks now, I JUST got it: thecoywonder.
|
|
|
|
Post by TheCoyWonder on Jul 18, 2019 23:14:18 GMT -5
These are in the comments on the first poem video. You have to filter the comments to "newest first", otherwise you don't see everything posted.
Also of note, there is a user named Sal A who says he's solved the first key with binary code. I don't buy it, he's been trolling the comments. I think it's another attempt to mess with the hunt. If you look around enough you will see what I mean.
|
|
|
|
Post by efanton on Jul 19, 2019 4:40:09 GMT -5
I dont think there's anything new there.
If it is a URL its self evident that it has a feedback mechanism.
You enter a correct URL you get a webpage obviously related to the treasure hunt, you enter a wrong URL you get a web page that has nothing to do with the treasure hunt or the dreaded 404 page could not be found
|
|
|
|
Post by susb8383 on Jul 19, 2019 10:39:17 GMT -5
You have to filter the comments to "newest first", otherwise you don't see everything posted. Ah! Yup, I've been missing comments. Thanks, good tip.
I think it's a pretty good bet that we're meant to call a phone number. The two comments that asked if we need to, he didn't actually answer. efanton's comment got no reply, and in the reply to azelpho, he conveniently didn't answer the first question.
|
|
|
|
Post by susb8383 on Jul 19, 2019 10:45:48 GMT -5
I dont think there's anything new there. If it is a URL its self evident that it has a feedback mechanism. You enter a correct URL you get a webpage obviously related to the treasure hunt, you enter a wrong URL you get a web page that has nothing to do with the treasure hunt or the dreaded 404 page could not be found I disagree. There are a couple of new hints I see in his answer.
First, he says 'mechanisms' (plural). It doesn't sound to me like he's talking about a single final webpage containing the treasure chest.
Second, he refers to the mechanisms as confirming that you found 'a key.' To me this sounds like there are two different confirmers; one for each key.
And you have to look at his answer in the context of the question. Mikael asked if it was possible to know you have key1 correct before you move on to key2. Lukas answer to that question doesn't sound to me like he's talking about the final webpage.
|
|
|
|
Post by susb8383 on Jul 19, 2019 10:49:18 GMT -5
Also, I don't agree with the comment on another thread that having to make a phone call means the hunt is no longer free for those living outside the U.S. There are free apps that let you make international calls. I've never done it, but a lot of things come up when I google it.
|
|
|
|
Post by susb8383 on Jul 19, 2019 10:52:43 GMT -5
Also of note, there is a user named Sal A who says he's solved the first key with binary code. I don't buy it Agreed. Lukas said you don't need to be technical and know a lot about computers to solve this. |
|
|
|
Post by mrpoirot on Jul 19, 2019 10:55:58 GMT -5
Yes, I have also started to think along the lines of a phone number now (for texting purposes)... It does not seem like the most logical way to set this hunt up but some clues do point in that direction. I just saw in that section that Lukas might start giving out real clues on a monthly basis. Interesting! A smart move!
|
|
|
|
Post by mrpoirot on Jul 19, 2019 11:41:30 GMT -5
Also of note, there is a user named Sal A who says he's solved the first key with binary code. I don't buy it, he's been trolling the comments. I think it's another attempt to mess with the hunt. If you look around enough you will see what I mean. I completely agree. Below is joke that Lukas shared with his followers on Twitter a while back... but, perhaps we are wrong and it is binary after all...?  10 Easy Steps to Learn Binary: 1) There are 1's and 0's 10) There are no 2's |
|
|
|
Post by Jenny on Jul 19, 2019 11:44:19 GMT -5
Also of note, there is a user named Sal A who says he's solved the first key with binary code. I don't buy it, he's been trolling the comments. I think it's another attempt to mess with the hunt. If you look around enough you will see what I mean. I completely agree. Below is joke that Lukas shared with his followers on Twitter a while back... but, perhaps we are wrong and it is binary after all...? 10 Easy Steps to Learn Binary: 1) There are 1's and 0's 10) There are no 2's Love that.... |
|
|
|
Post by inatimate1 on Jul 19, 2019 15:01:05 GMT -5
Also, I don't agree with the comment on another thread that having to make a phone call means the hunt is no longer free for those living outside the U.S. There are free apps that let you make international calls. I've never done it, but a lot of things come up when I google it. I can't get YouTube to work on my mobile for some odd reason, but I'm almost certain I read another comment on the YouTube video where Lukas said something to that effect, about being able to make a phone call by way of WiFi. So I'm guessing this is also relevant to solving the hunt. |
|
