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Post by engr101 on Jun 4, 2017 20:01:58 GMT -5
I’m beginning to think there is nothing hidden at PEP but this may be just one step in the process. However, there may be clues hidden in plain sight. I wonder if, during your visits, you spotted any unusually worded signs, bulletin boards notices or new signs recently put in place. I took a virtual stroll around PEP the other day and saw this, but I don’t think they look like the ones on the scroll.
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Post by kpro on Jun 4, 2017 20:18:41 GMT -5
Eng - this is only my opinion.
The clues so far have been straight forward. He has said there are no red herrings.
I believe him.
I doubt other searches and don't want to elaborate but am a skeptic in most hunts. This organizer thus far seems to put obvious hints out but only when they are solved.
He seems legit to me. Also Jenny seems to know him since she knows he is legit. I respect Jenny as another factor.
I hate to say you are spot on, pep may be one step. The one last issue I don't like is that last year's hunt did not have a solve. That may happen this year not to fault searchers just not possible.
I really this hunt I am a part of here, and hints will become more obvious to make it a foot race towards the end. This one may go without a winner. But the organizer has already said hints will continue sooner than later this month so he seems genuine . IMO of course.
I have tried a few other areas outside of PEP though keep going back there. Maybe we can continue to take it beyond the individuals.
I think this hunt is unique as it is taking it to collaboration. Which is cool.
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Post by squirejames88 on Jun 4, 2017 20:44:50 GMT -5
I searched that park high and low and had 3 others with me and a dog. Tons of features but nothing unusual and nothing is obvious. I personally think its there.
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Post by kpro on Jun 4, 2017 20:47:59 GMT -5
I searched that park high and low and had 3 others with me and a dog. Tons of features but nothing unusual and nothing is obvious. I personally think its there. I agree with James . Super cool even if it doesn't end up being the case.
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Post by squirejames88 on Jun 6, 2017 14:31:35 GMT -5
My summary. Not everyone will or should agree. this is just to open up some thought.
Solved: the De-layered version - gives a clearer picture of several clues grid lines-downtown Raleigh picture word puzzle - West Cabbarus #Treasure awaits-leads to clues, narrows down the area stains on #Treasure awaits- top of project enlightenment building from google maps satellite view stick people- chappe semaphore- led to solve of the Project enlightenment area 5 sided figure - project enlightenment park as seen from google maps sentence on the bottom of the sheet- spells out project backwards first letter outside corner letters spell out "CODE" (may be a coincidence but I don't think so)
unsolved: The three circles The rock looking thing the numbers and question mark box plum period- what does that mean? The clue about 4 of something
May or may not be significant clues
O.X.O. Wake. used three times in the poem and has a period behind each one.
The hole third stanza of the poem IE I'm here one of eight or nine
The Up higher and not low you see phrases
There are certainly more phrases in the poem that could be very significant.
We certainly would not be this far without this sight and the sharing of ideas.
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Post by kpro on Jun 6, 2017 14:53:06 GMT -5
Great summary,
I would like to add a few things:
Solved: I don't agree about the word picture being solved. It is not as clean of a solve as the others are. I think it means walk west, turn, on cab, but not sure about the air symbol. But I may be wrong!
I would add the five sided figure is the playground.
I think the three circles is the building (someone posted a picture of it).
Also, flow doesn't fit perfectly , another hint to go west.
I think the four of something is tesselation. Which I took a picture of at PEP. But code is very clever, good find!
Add to Not solved: Diamond not so rough Backwards c
And should we discuss the secret clue?
I agree on collaboration has brought things forward.
I want to throw out a potential rabbit hole. If you go one block east of the square on google earth, there is a picture inserted that says "NS & CSX Diamond in Raleigh" . Check it out and let me know what you think!
Another rabbit hole: the three horseman was an exhibit at the visual art exchange. This one is a true rabbit hole I think.
I think plum and the numbers are key. I hope the next clue helps us with that.
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Post by squirejames88 on Jun 6, 2017 17:13:11 GMT -5
All good points, i only differ on the circles. They are vertical on the parchment and the top one is significantly smaller. While i believe the picture one is correct, there is room for other possible solutions. I am obsessed with the numbers. I think the numbers solution is not mathematical, as there are technical people on here that would have solved it if it was.
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Post by squirejames88 on Jun 6, 2017 17:14:14 GMT -5
All good points, i only differ on the circles. They are vertical on the parchment and the top one is significantly smaller. While i believe the picture one is correct, there is room for other possible solutions. I am obsessed with the numbers. I think the numbers solution is not mathematical, as there are technical people on here that would have solved it if it was.
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Post by squirejames88 on Jun 6, 2017 17:16:01 GMT -5
I agree 100% the 5 sided figure is the playground. I just stated that one wrong.
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Post by squirejames88 on Jun 7, 2017 11:41:37 GMT -5
I agree 100% the 5 sided figure is the playground. I just stated that one wrong.One more note. The clue about the "when there are four of something..." it stated elements as one of the possibilities. This is what led me to find the air symbol that I believe is the air symbol in the word picture puzzle. I am thinking this is what this clue was sent for. You can decide for yourself. As for me, I am not spending any more time on that clue.
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Post by kpro on Jun 7, 2017 14:11:52 GMT -5
I agree 100% the 5 sided figure is the playground. I just stated that one wrong.One more note. The clue about the "when there are four of something..." it stated elements as one of the possibilities. This is what led me to find the air symbol that I believe is the air symbol in the word picture puzzle. I am thinking this is what this clue was sent for. You can decide for yourself. As for me, I am not spending any more time on that clue. I agree with you in the air symbol, but what does it mean in relation to a clue? Up in the air? As in up in the trees?
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Post by razorback on Jun 7, 2017 15:36:04 GMT -5
I agree with you in the air symbol, but what does it mean in relation to a clue? Up in the air? As in up in the trees? kpro, squirejames88 gave us the solve for this back in May. western - urn cab air us = west cabairus = west cabarrus
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Post by kpro on Jun 7, 2017 16:45:08 GMT -5
I agree with you in the air symbol, but what does it mean in relation to a clue? Up in the air? As in up in the trees? kpro, squirejames88 gave us the solve for this back in May. western - urn cab air us = west cabairus = west cabarrus My apologies. I missed that. Thank you!
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Post by squirejames88 on Jun 11, 2017 12:38:39 GMT -5
O.X.O. anyone have athought on what that means ? I assumed it was internet slang, but i can't find it anywhere.
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Post by engr101 on Jun 12, 2017 8:35:23 GMT -5
O.X.O. anyone have athought on what that means ? I assumed it was internet slang, but i can't find it anywhere. Regarding the O.X.O., I had a few thoughts. As it is in the last sentence on the scroll, it may refer to the final position of the prize as in “X” marks the spot between two round things. Another thought, there are two intersections of roads: Rte 50 & Western Blvd, and Interstate 540 & Hwy 70 that have exit ramps forming an OXO pattern. But why put this bit of info at the end of the scroll, unless the scroll is meant to be read from the bottom to the top which makes more sense. As far as internet slang, coding numbers with 0x (zero X) indicates hexadecimal notation and 0X 0 would be a null character. However, these look like capital letter O’s rather than the number ‘0’. It appears to me that the period (.) used after Coin, Wake, plum, X & O has a special and perhaps a common meaning; acting more like ellipses and not the common end of sentence meaning. But ellipses rely on the reader’s imagination to complete the thought and thus, by their very nature, confusing ~ perfect…
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