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Great job everyone :) what a treat to wake up to!
Sweet job on the flyers, Matt:)

Does anyone know what this symbol is? I've played every Oddworld game and don't recall seeing it ever(though it might just be because it's been awhile so maybe I just don't remember it). Also all the symbols in this picture have numbers next to them, maybe indicating chronological order? if the symbols are part of a cipher that is.

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It is supposed to be the magog cartel logo although it never appeared in "official" media.

Vizma on the GameDetectives Discord translated all of the pigpen ciphers from mattb's cleaned up flyers -
flyer1.png:

AOCXY SIO --ROT-6--> GUIDE YOU

flyer2.png:

FYNNBYNBCHANBUNM --ROT-6--> LETTHETHINGTHATS

flyer3.png:

GCMMCHA --ROT-6--> MISSING

These can be joined together to give the string

LET THE THING THAT'S MISSING GUIDE YOU

Ok brb, quickly going to Erriapo then.

EDIT: Nah, there's nothing there...

So what's missing then?

Well we still need to figure out what those symbols with red writing next to it mean, maybe what's missing will be obvious when we crack that code.

I swear I have seen those symbols with the red writing next to them somewhere before -- This is infuriating hahah :fuzconf:

Could it be the Malachim alphabet?

http://www.omniglot.com/images/writing/malachim.gif

http://members.tripod.com/pagan_path-ivil/id82.html

EDIT: Also, look who woke up :)

All official information is lies. Join us. Rise. Be the storm. #wewillrise pic.twitter.com/RaUY2sVWxu
— SPIRIT OF 1029 (@SPIRITOF1029) February 24, 2017

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Could it be the Malachim alphabet?

http://www.omniglot.com/images/writing/malachim.gif

http://members.tripod.com/pagan_path-ivil/id82.html

That's gotta be it!!

EDIT: I've found two keys for the malachim runes, but they vary very slightly with which rune means what letter.....

Hey, on the flyers there are also x's and o's that seem to have a pattern to them. I'm just guessing right now while I look at all of this, but it seems like they could possibly be resembling morse code? It could be something else, I'm still looking to see if I'm missing something, and it might not even be important, but there's just enough of it there that I figure it can't hurt to look at it anyway and see.

(Sorry for no attempts at translation yet, I just wanted to get this out before I forgot.)

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We haven't figured out those yet, could indeed be morse code.

The symbols translated
https://imgur.com/gallery/mwGQP

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Pilou of GameDetectives confirmed this:

the xoxo as morse (x dash, o dot) give :
t h e y a r e w a t c h i n g
b e t h e s t or m
w e w i l l r i s e

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The symbols translated
https://imgur.com/gallery/mwGQP

Here's a little guide from the malachim symbols I've been using for the other flyers :fuzsmile:

https://i.imgur.com/VQIqmnO.png

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The symbols translated
https://imgur.com/gallery/mwGQP

So from top to bottom
A, 52
U or V (number cut off)
R, number ending in 1 ( rest of number cut off)
R (number cutoff)
I or J, 1
O or Q, 18 or 12? (not sure which)
R, 28
I or J (number ending in 1)
G, 6
R, 28
O or Q, 12
D (number cut off)

Notice the repeats we can fill in some blanks from this (i think I got it all down)

I've got to head out, hope this may have helped. Bye for now

Edit: oh and from the other flyer 1 you can find missing numbers as well
Edit Ah v

I'm also getting from this image, which should be flyer 1, malachim symbols that line up like this, from left to right, top to bottom:

7 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 7 | 31 | 8 | 52 | 36
U/V O/Q S D K L L I/J I/J R U/V I/J D A R

Sure hope this lines up correctly, but in case it doesn't, well. Have fun!!

EDIT: Well that sure didn't line up. Hold on. Attached a image that should show it better instead.

The P letter was missing:

@SPIRITOF1029 pic.twitter.com/LqEP0GupYx
— Gabriel Toma (@Theblackpec) February 24, 2017

Hmmm no luck:

E r r i a p u s
12 36 36 31 52 22 7 16

E r r i a p o
12 36 36 31 52 22 12

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HOLY SHIT I FOUND SOMETHING

http://www.1029.io/repository/asset99/12362831522212/

SWEET!!! Nice one!! :D

Are we all getting different pictures when we click the link again??

EDIT: These are the pictures I've got so far, called WET, YOU, WHA

http://imgur.com/gallery/mdhev

I'd imagine there's a photo with the word "OBEY" written on it to find too

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SWEET!!! Nice one!! :D

Are we all getting different pictures when we click the link again??

YES. WE ARE. I THOUGHT NOT BUT I JUST GOT A DIFFERENT PICTURE.

http://www.1029.io/repository/asset9...522212/YOU.jpg

Comply work comply work comply work

Yeeeesh, this looks dark!!!

And there's a mud screaming in the background :eek:

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And there's a mud screaming in the background :eek:

Is he in a Tear X-tractor or a normal cell? The way the body is bending makes me think he's in a lot of pain.... :'(

The metal object in the pictures looks to be the slot on a prison cell door, and the Mudokon appears to be clutching their head or eyes…

The mud screaming in the background is deliciously creepy o_o

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"WHA YOU WET" They're not implying that we're so obsessed of the ARG that we're wetting ourselves, are they?

OWI have updated their site:

Photo 3 - Encrypted

1 - To get started, click the big Download Files button above.

2 - The community has cracked the zip password, inside are other files.

3 - And from the zip, you've found a webpage, and another!

4 - What evil is happening? If you think you know, tell us!

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"WHA YOU WET" They're not implying that we're so obsessed of the ARG that we're wetting ourselves, are they?

See my post above, it gives us a message from 1029.

Not sure if its a tear extractor room or just a Mud loosing its mind in a cell :/

I mean, Exoddus had your angry, sad, hyper and sick Muds.. What if we're getting a new bag of emotional ones :O

But that picture man.. This just keeps getting darker.

Splendid.

E: Another thought with the work/comply thing. Perhaps Gluks are attempting a form of brainwashing? I mean, you spam those words enough, it'll drive anyone insane. Especially if theyre locked in a small room lol.

Question: “WHATIFWETOLDYOUTOO” doesn’t make much sense on its own – “TOO” might be a clue that there are still other files to be found, with the full message being “what if we told you to o[rest of message]”

What’s the significance of 12362831522212 and 71220283136 – are there other numbers we can use?

It appears I've missed the initial release.
But yeah, 89928554 is definitely HIIBHEED...

I was so close to becoming a contribution! Sadly, I got no cigar.

Edit: Manco makes a good point, that's the wrong spelling of 'TOO'.

Also, WHATIFWETOLDYOUTOO = 238120962352015124251521201515
Probably means nothing.

By the way Xavier, flyer2_clean and flyer3_clean links don't work.

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Manco makes a good point, that's the wrong spelling of 'TOO'.

It isn't the wrong spelling! If I said to you:
"I just told Xavier a secret. What if I told you too?"
It would make perfect sense, it just needs the right context.

Oh shit, didn't know this was happening today! That mudokon's photos are sick. This ARG just gets darker and darker and I'm loving it! :D
That looks like somekind of punishment for not obeying or working to me, but all the theories you guys thought of sounds plausible. Maybe he's in somekind of gas chamber?

Also have you guys checked the toollist file yet? I can recognize some words in it, they're moons/natural satellites names (like Eukelade, Dysnomia, Elara ect). Is this somekind of reference to the Mudokon Moon?
Good job to everyone btw. You guys are quick.

edit: oh you guys already noticed the moon thing, my bad

I'm absolutely loving the amount of background story/world building we're getting through this ARG. Here's what I could read from the printed text on each of the flyers:

Flyer 1 Rough transcript:

AN OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE OFFICE OF INDUSTRIAL TRUTH AND INFORMATION

DO NOT BE FOOLED!

SPIRIT OF 1029 IS AN EXTREMIST ORGANIZATION PREYING ON THE WEAK AND THE FOOLISH.

We know that this is a very small group of agitators _____ inspired by the ___ actions of a ____ ____ hero hasn't _______ atrocities (spelled "atrocitees") he committed at Rupture Farms 1029 and ______ he died a slow and painful death amid the ____.

Your ______ brothers are unaffected(?) ______ , terrified that ____ mudokon may be inspired by these feckless actions or that the followers of the _______ really show themselves and commit further ______ and property damage(?)

YOU ARE ALL NEEDED IN THIS TROUBLING TIME!

______ed to ensure that this radical new way of thinking ____ spread and infect the xxxx minds of Oddworld _______ ______ over(?) workforce.

Keep a close eye on your friends and co-workers, closely monitor your loved ones. If you see any signs that this insidious rebel group(?) has(?) wormed its way into their affections(?). You must not turn ___ blind eye. Report(?) it(?) to(?) the(?) proper(?) authorities so that they can get the help they need to make a full recovery and once again _____ ____ working, productive members of our ____ society.

THEY WANT TO TEAR OUR SOCIETY APART.

The Spirit of 1029 offer you nothing but lies. The weak among you may fall for their false promises and distorted truths. We are always here to help those that have been preyed upon by these devious malcontents _______ your help to find them. Help them get the care they need.

Flyer 2 rough transcript:

AN OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE OFFICE OF INDUSTRIAL TRUTH AND INFORMATION

YOUR SECURITY MATTERS!

COMMUNITIES ARE NOW SAFER THAN EVER THANKS TO OUR NEW SLIG SECURITY FORCES.

Our new Slig security forces have received the best training available to become the most efficient and effective peacekeeping force xxxx ever assembled. Our Slig training ____ only the latest techniques, which were recently devised by the most well respected security experts in all of Southern Mudos.

Despite unfounded and dangerous rumors to the contrary, we can assure you that there have been no unexpected casualties since the new security forces were implemented. Our communities have never been safer nor more secure.

NO MORE NEED TO WORRY.

Recent polls show that over 99% of us feel that the recent spate of(?) intolerant(?) and destructive criminal activity will now be completely _____ xxxxxx thanks to the considerate provision of these new security forces by The Cartel.

So that our new Slig security forces can continue their excellent work, we ask that every one of us pays careful attention to a few simple and reasonable rulez:

Work diligently, without pause, so that it's clear you're not causing trouble.

Obey the reasonable commands of any Slig officer.

Comply with the rules and laws posted around work areas, which are there for our safety.

Rough transcript for Flyer 3:

AN OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE OFFICE OF INDUSTRIAL TRUTH AND INFORMATION

PRODUCTION RECORDS SMASHED!

WORKER PRODUCTIVITY HITS ALL TIME HIGH

We are pleased to announce that our various industrial interests(?) are ____ _____ _____ ___ _____ ___ ___ ____ ______ technique and clever _____ ____ thought to be responsible for the _____ growth of our operations. We are all pleased to ___ the contributions of our happy(?) and ____ work force.

Recent studies, which are regularly(?) _____ ___ to ensure your continuing happiness, show that the worker satisfaction and output(?) is higher than ever. We thank you for your dedicated efforts toward the continuous advancement of our ____ society(?).

LIFE WITH THE MAGOG CARTEL COULDN'T BE BETTER!

Just take a look at our ____ standard of living. ____ ____ improved over the xxxxx that ______ with the recent _____ ____ that(?) improvement accelerate(?). Now more of us are ____ our ____ than ever before.

We can all ____ that latest ___ have ___ for our _____ ____ has the best new coveralls(?) and the ___ equipment to make their daytime activities even more rewarding. We can all sit back after a satisfying day _____ ______ production and ____ the fantastic _____ produces that we've earned thanks to our hard work and unwavering(?) loyalty to the Cartel.

okay, this time you guys impressed me with how quickly you deciphered everything... great job! I wonder what else we can find...

Hey HOMINIX thanks a lot for transcribing those :D
It's so much more pleasant to read t that way.

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okay, this time you guys impressed me with how quickly you deciphered everything... great job! I wonder what else we can find...

The community was on fire today. Also it helped that we could focus on he puzzles without wondering if what we were looking at was relevant or just noise. Much more fun this way :D

Also, are you saying there's more to find? Interesting :)