+Jeremy Posted April 19, 2006 Posted April 19, 2006 A blog entry popped up today that hints at a location-based ARG in the works - potentially being launched in the next couple of weeks. The interesting tidbit is that clues will be found at different locations about the planet. (disclaimer: Groundspeak has nothing to do with this project) My thought is that geocachers could dominate this promotion. What do you guys think? And if we were to, say, organize ourselves to dominate this promotion, would you guys be interested? Quote
funinthealps Posted April 19, 2006 Posted April 19, 2006 Sounds interesting and fun. I've been thinking of several ideas along the same line. If it pans out I'd be game. Please keep us posted on what pans out. Funinthealps Quote
+Henki Posted April 19, 2006 Posted April 19, 2006 My kid's addicted to that show. Sounds like fun; count us in. Quote
guitarfreak7 Posted April 19, 2006 Posted April 19, 2006 That sounds awesome. I would defintetly do it Quote
+The Blue Quasar Posted April 19, 2006 Posted April 19, 2006 What's ARG? I did try to "Google" it... and it didn't make anything any more clear The Blue Quasar Quote
+Jeremy Posted April 19, 2006 Author Posted April 19, 2006 Alternate Reality Game Come on guys. Get with the program Quote
JohnX Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 (edited) Edited due to excessive crankiness. JohnX Edited April 20, 2006 by JohnX Quote
bogleman Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 My thought is that geocachers could dominate this promotion. What do you guys think? And if we were to, say, organize ourselves to dominate this promotion, would you guys be interested? Count me in, I'm all up for world DOMINATION. May not have the tech savy but I'll brute force my way through anything. Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap. Quote
+Prime Suspect Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 Wow! A TV show where they give clues to treasures hidden all over the world! Who would ever have thought of such an original idea? And who gets to be the World Wide Wicket Treasure Girl? Quote
The Alethiometrists Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 We already have a "Lost"-themed cache in the field: Le Territoire Foncé (GCQWNY). We'd be happy to work it into the game. Quote
+wimseyguy Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 Alternate Reality Game Come on guys. Get with the program I tried alternate reality a few times in college. It wasn't really my thing; I preferred a more mellow buzz. I'm all for anything that will allow geocaching to continue the efforts at world domination, but hope I don't have to watch a TV show that both confuses and bores me to particiapate. Now if there was a CSI option I'd be all over it. Quote
+gluteusmaximus92 Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 Sounds like fun...I love Lost. But really, there should be a caching related Alias game. Caching is so Alias-ish! Quote
+Drgnsrealm Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 (edited) I tried alternate reality a few times in college. It wasn't really my thing; I preferred a more mellow buzz. I'm all for anything that will allow geocaching to continue the efforts at world domination, but hope I don't have to watch a TV show that both confuses and bores me to particiapate. Now if there was a CSI option I'd be all over it. There we go! If CSI and CBS were to put one of these together, I think there would be a much larger following than lost. Maybe CSI and CBS should look into that. Their rating would skyrocket off the charts! And Geocaching would get a more followers, and maybe better caches and puzzles. Make it a CSI GeoCache, where the clues are seen every week. BTW did anyone catch the CSI clue in CSI-NY last night? I did! Edited April 20, 2006 by Drgnsrealm Quote
The Alethiometrists Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 Sounds like fun...I love Lost. But really, there should be a caching related Alias game. Caching is so Alias-ish! "Alias" often reminds me of geocaching - especially that episode where Sydney and Dixon were searching for that underground Rambaldi cache - they even had GPS receivers. But GPS has come up often on that show. 'Course, you should know that "Lost" is from the same production company - JJ Abrams "Bad Robot" productions, and "Lost" often brings to mind geocaching, as well. If Abrams isn't a cacher, he should be. Anyway, speaking of "Alias," there is already an excellent "Alias" cache out there, which I highly recommend: Rambaldi Mystery ...check it out! Quote
+Kit Fox Posted April 21, 2006 Posted April 21, 2006 I think GPS use and Assassination would be fun. Quote
+Jeremy Posted April 21, 2006 Author Posted April 21, 2006 I think GPS use and Assassination would be fun. Yes, bomb scares and fake weapons would make a great combination Quote
salmoned Posted April 21, 2006 Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) Oh, I thought it was Asinine Role-playing Game. Since 'Lost' has some filmed segments on Oahu, I may be able to help (in case anything be hid here). Edited April 21, 2006 by edchen Quote
+Henki Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 Here's the link to the news release: ABC to Launch 'Lost' Interactive Game Quote
+Kacky Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 I'm an old cynical media hag. I'd be more inclined to wait a while and see how commercialized it is, how controll-y the network is about it, and whether it's well planned. Do they have any experienced cachers on-staff or are they trying to re-invent the wheel? Might not want to be associated with it if it's going to be a boondoggle or a giant product placement scheme. I wonder if some longtime cachers could contact them and see what kind of welcome you get. Quote
+Shorelander Posted April 24, 2006 Posted April 24, 2006 Hey, just FYI - there's a big community of ARG people at UnFiction of which I am a part - if any of y'all are interested, feel free to come on over! We're generally pretty easy on newcomers to the genre. Quote
+PandyBat Posted April 26, 2006 Posted April 26, 2006 Sounds like something out of my league. Another link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060426/wr_nm/media_lost_game_dc The first clues for the "Lost Experience," as the game is known, will be shown on May 2 during the program's broadcast on Britain's Channel 4, May 3 on ABC and May 4 on Australia's Seven Network. Singapore's Channel 5 and Star India are among the others participating. Quote
+Wild Thing 73 Posted April 26, 2006 Posted April 26, 2006 A blog entry popped up today that hints at a location-based ARG in the works - potentially being launched in the next couple of weeks. The interesting tidbit is that clues will be found at different locations about the planet. (disclaimer: Groundspeak has nothing to do with this project) My thought is that geocachers could dominate this promotion. What do you guys think? And if we were to, say, organize ourselves to dominate this promotion, would you guys be interested? What is an ARG Quote
bogleman Posted April 26, 2006 Posted April 26, 2006 Alternate Reality Game Come on guys. Get with the program click on the underlined section. Quote
+Henki Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 Did anyone catch the commercial which we think is the clue? It was for Hans.Org, 1-877-hansorg. Quote
+carleenp Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 (edited) I quit watching Lost, but have a friend who listens to podcasts on the show, visits tons of sites etc. I bet she would be all over this and if GPS becomes involved, I will help her. I will pass the info on to her! Edited May 4, 2006 by carleenp Quote
+Henki Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 I quit watching Lost, but have a friend who listens to podcasts on the show, visits tons of sites etc. I bet she would be all over this and if GPS becomes involved, I will help her. I will pass the info on to her! My daughter's on all the websites about it. She's the one who realized that the commercial was the clue; I was clueless. Quote
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