Say WHAT?
I’ve spent a lot of time tr-r-rying to make heads or-r tails of this book, but it’s no use, we’r-r-re going to have to get it tr-r-ranslated. I talked to the Element Mage but he says he specializes in Ancient Saher-r-ric and doesn’t recognize this dialect at all!
It wasn’t a total waste, though! He pointed me to towar-r-rd Alexander-r-r at the Centr-ropolis Public Libr-rar-ry. He has access to all kinds of ancient texts and is quite a collector-r-r fr-rom what I under-r-r-rstand.
Hmm, I wonder-r-r if he had a copy of this book all along? Wouldn’t that be embar-r-r-rassing?
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[NPC] Connor Rainsong
pobrecitaa
@Cream
Haha, I was just wondering. Not being impatient. I haven't been doing these event things/plot events. It's been a reallllly long time. Thanks though! I appreciate it.
Haha, I was just wondering. Not being impatient. I haven't been doing these event things/plot events. It's been a reallllly long time. Thanks though! I appreciate it.
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Cream
@pobrecitaa
They release a new step every 2-3 days,the plot is not done yet,just have to be patient and wait for the next step to be announced.
They release a new step every 2-3 days,the plot is not done yet,just have to be patient and wait for the next step to be announced.
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pobrecitaa
I'm at the codex part (I have all the codex's and have done everything so far) and now I'm waiting on Connor to give more information. He said he would call when he's translated more of the literature or whatever. That was almost two days ago. Is there any news on when this will continue or is it done?
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ChatLunatique
I had to hunt down and turn off my auto-spelling corrector! Ha, ha, silly thing insisted on changing that third word on me, couldn't figure what was going wrong at first.
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Sunflower
I actually found the translating part to be fairly difficult--but not for anything being complex.
Just that I learned Japanese back in my highschool language courses, so my brain was REALLY struggling not to associate these ciphers with the kanji and the hiragana that I'd learned (this very obviously pulls its inspiration from them which was super cool but very awkward for me lol).
Ended up that it took me like three times longer to solve it than it should've! Thanks brain.
Just that I learned Japanese back in my highschool language courses, so my brain was REALLY struggling not to associate these ciphers with the kanji and the hiragana that I'd learned (this very obviously pulls its inspiration from them which was super cool but very awkward for me lol).
Ended up that it took me like three times longer to solve it than it should've! Thanks brain.
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Mike
another plot step, another 10 minutes extra time spent on subeta.... how enthralling
the haikus were nice but that's the first thing that wasn't literally handed to us. It'd be nice to have something that actually needs to be solved. There's no reason the translation couldn't have been missing 2/3 of the letters and we had to actually solve it ourselves... anything for a challenge, ANYTHING!
the haikus were nice but that's the first thing that wasn't literally handed to us. It'd be nice to have something that actually needs to be solved. There's no reason the translation couldn't have been missing 2/3 of the letters and we had to actually solve it ourselves... anything for a challenge, ANYTHING!
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Helly
ahhhh alexander looks so cute!
quick question though; i see people here
participating in the plot, that have
not been affected by the greyscale avatars.
is there a way to revert back to colour?
i'm desperate to get my colours back X_X
quick question though; i see people here
participating in the plot, that have
not been affected by the greyscale avatars.
is there a way to revert back to colour?
i'm desperate to get my colours back X_X
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TaintedTamer
Omg, the haiku hints are great! Took me a bit with the first one, but I got the others rather quickly. :D My favorite has to be: Secretive old man, Why do you collect underthings?, A hidden bedfriend?
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Cattleya
Newbie here and haven't a clue what you're talking about. Bet next year it will be lots easier for me. Looking forward to it. Hope you all have fun with Conner and his quests.
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draithypie
I don't know if it changed since it started, but just FYI, my translation worked last night WITH correcting the letters to use proper spelling AND with using punctuation. So that might not be what's causing trouble for some people.
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RiverStarr
I enjoyed this part of the plot. Had one wrong letter but caught it...the translating was easy haha
Love Alexander's revamp
Love Alexander's revamp
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Taters
I love the codex thing! Its funny how fast I got to know each lettter allowing me to just read it with out looking at the note.
But abjdksajf -foams at mouth- of course the first person I have to go see is Saggi. Right after I spent all but 200k...he better be patient or Im not going to finish this step on time lol.
But abjdksajf -foams at mouth- of course the first person I have to go see is Saggi. Right after I spent all but 200k...he better be patient or Im not going to finish this step on time lol.
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hotfox
Couldn't be happier with the revamp that Alexander received. Everything about it looks fantastic.
As far as the plot goes, yay.
As far as the plot goes, yay.
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Cath_853
I don't seem to be able to proceed with the plot. I've done pirate panic, but when I go to Alexander's page it only shows me the quest. Am I doing something wrong?
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Kenobi
Yikes, about four words into the translation I'd already figured enough out to translate it without checking - meaning I kept getting it wrong because I was spelling everything different. Figured it out eventually, I really enjoyed this task!
Alexander is looking very cute also.
Alexander is looking very cute also.
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wordless
Seriously? 50k to talk to jules or I have to wait like 8 hours..which is like 12am for me
Thanks o_O
Thanks o_O
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Cassandra
I don't understand why so many people want to take the easy way out and get the answer spoon fed to them. It annoys me that they will get the same prizes as those of us who took the time time to work it out for themselves. Plus it's a discouraging sign for the human race as a whole. *sighs*
So far the plot has been great and Alexander is looking so spiffy right now.
So far the plot has been great and Alexander is looking so spiffy right now.
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PsychoticHatter
Who is the moody firstborn son? I think I may have somehow messed up the flow by checking everywhere for a person who had a talk to button.
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Hyena
:DD This is so fun. Just two things:
-typo when Victoria says a generous person would be 'let it' instead of 'let in'
-haikus 1 and 3 each have 8 syllables in the middle instead of 7
-typo when Victoria says a generous person would be 'let it' instead of 'let in'
-haikus 1 and 3 each have 8 syllables in the middle instead of 7
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gothic
Those still having trouble with the translation can PM me if you want, and maybe I can help without giving things away completely. (There is a thread in the event forum that already does that, though, if that's what you want!)
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QueenOfImladris
*hides an inappropriate gigglefit at one of the haikus*
Okay...this was the funnest step yet (seriously..I love these "translate this old document" things you guys are doing. <3 ), and I found the haikus really easy to figure out.
But please...please tell me someone had the foresight to copy these haikus...they're all good but one of them is just...perfect. xD
*scans through the forums*
Okay...this was the funnest step yet (seriously..I love these "translate this old document" things you guys are doing. <3 ), and I found the haikus really easy to figure out.
But please...please tell me someone had the foresight to copy these haikus...they're all good but one of them is just...perfect. xD
*scans through the forums*
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Umby
for those having trouble getting it to accept their translations, use only the spaces that are given and write it all as one continuous sentence with no punctuation!
i liked this step because of the obvious old plot references but sheesh do i feel bad for newer members!
i liked this step because of the obvious old plot references but sheesh do i feel bad for newer members!
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Bailey_435
I'm so pedantic it's bothering me that an ancient language would actually use 'gift' as a verb
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GospelTrigger
I'm completely lost on the haikus. I'm not really that familiar with the NPCs beyond "they are this person" (especially since I joined this year), so I've no idea who even the first one is.
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multiplicity
when i saw this post i was like 'i wonder if alexander is getting a revamp soon' ohhh my god. he is precious.
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Lypsyl
For those having trouble with the translation, there is a topic under the Faded Memories forum with the exact text.
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bapkate
This part was fun ^_^ The translation part was tricky: I had flashbacks to a similar step in the Tempest plot XD
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misstada
Alexander is so Kawaii now♥
Anyway having a hard time doing the code thingy. Tried so many times
Anybody willing to help a helpless child?
Anyway having a hard time doing the code thingy. Tried so many times
Anybody willing to help a helpless child?
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Inknote
I've got a major headache. I'm SO SURE I got the right translation, I've checked 3 times now! But nothing's working.
Ps; I like that this is the same language we had to translate last time. I remembered the R's! That continuity is pretty badass
Ps; I like that this is the same language we had to translate last time. I remembered the R's! That continuity is pretty badass
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Xezvi
Translation? This is just encoded English! Jaxon, I am disappoint.
And the revamp is adorable.
And the revamp is adorable.
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poisonpickles
A lot of the symbols are similar to the Korean alphabet and it's messing with my head :(
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gothic
I enjoyed this plot step way more than all the others. It's nice putting a little thought into it instead of pressing a few buttons. Also enjoyed Alexander's revamp!!
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southernfae
same here,I've redone it 3 times now, I get the same every time and is still not right
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Bordeaux
I think this was my favorite part of the plot so far. I really liked the translation part!
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Loop
If you're still having trouble with the code, check it thoroughly with the one in the plot topic. It took me four or five checks, and more before I checked the topic, to realize that I was missing a single N.
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Super-Liet
Would anyone be willing to help me out with the translations through a PM? D: I've tried literally everything I can think of and I'm still wrong.
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southernfae
hmm,had mistakes but checked it,was wrong,corrected,still wrong,afraid I'm with those that are not quite getting it
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southernfae
hmm,had mistakes but checked it,was wrong,corrected,still wrong,afraid I'm with those that are not quite getting it
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Setsu-The-Yena
I am horrible at these Haiku things;; I got the first one right, but I have no idea on who the second one is.
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QueenOfImladris
Oh my god...he's so freaking cute now! Alexander for president 2016! ;w;
*stalks the library forever*
Okay...now to see what the actual plot step is.
*stalks the library forever*
Okay...now to see what the actual plot step is.
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Speiro
@honeybunney2001328 - Alexander should start giving you riddles in haiku form, and you track down the NPCs they relate to.
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Speiro
This was my favorite step so far. It feels like an old-school Neopets plot step. :D The only change I would make would be to link back to Alexander from each of the other NPCs to avoid that "wait, what do I do now?" feeling.
And Alexander looks fantastic. :D
And Alexander looks fantastic. :D
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Horror_902
'Ponderous Cane Topper'
Riddle me this, riddle me that. I wonder, oh when, will we get the matching hat?
Riddle me this, riddle me that. I wonder, oh when, will we get the matching hat?
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Sequoia
Am I the only one not getting this? LOL! I have tried everything everyone has said I'm still wrong! X) I'm no good at this.
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elka
GOLD. WEARABLE. is all i have to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wee -- i do want my colors back, but i will accept this in the meanwhile kthx :3
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Lexx
The plot updated, but all I can think is: OMG ALEXANDER IS SO ADORABLE AND CUTE AND I LOVE HIS REVAMP AND AND *SQUISHES HIS CUTE LITTLE CHEEKS*
Screw helping people. They can stay tired. I would prefer to just stay at Alexander's and squish his cheeks forever. <3
Screw helping people. They can stay tired. I would prefer to just stay at Alexander's and squish his cheeks forever. <3
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Vaixation
@Brazen
Or - if you need the answer you can comment me, and I'll give it to you like my friend gave it to me!
Quote:
Close, but think the opposite of that.If you mean replacing certain letters with the ones that have been crossed out
Or - if you need the answer you can comment me, and I'll give it to you like my friend gave it to me!
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raichu
@BRAZEN
I just got it without any punctuation, all in capital letters, and without changing any letters to the grammatically correct ones.
I just got it without any punctuation, all in capital letters, and without changing any letters to the grammatically correct ones.
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Zevran_893
@Ryxe
If you mean replacing certain letters with the ones that have been crossed out, I've already done that ^^' Unless you mean something else? Either way, thanks for the help
Evidently I'm not good at these kinds of puzzles lol
If you mean replacing certain letters with the ones that have been crossed out, I've already done that ^^' Unless you mean something else? Either way, thanks for the help
Evidently I'm not good at these kinds of puzzles lol
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Balloon
Ooh and the cane topper is perfect for Interrobang's treasure chest ♥ Yay for question marks!
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Horror_902
I don't think that's quite right. Why don't you keep trying?
Listen to me you little vested otter mutation, I've done this FOUR times. I'm about ready to scream.
Listen to me you little vested otter mutation, I've done this FOUR times. I'm about ready to scream.
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Laurey
Apparently there is a problem with people who don't have enough sP not being able to talk to a certain someone. Can anyone on Staff verify if this is intentional or can be fixed??
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Abaven
I keep saying "Libr-rar-ry" over and over and giggling like an idiot. It just sounds so funny.
(I'm sorry, Connor. I don't mean to make fun of you)
(I'm sorry, Connor. I don't mean to make fun of you)
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FENNEC
I just wanted to ask, what was the inspiration behind the Ponderous Cane Topper description? or was there one?
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Zevran_893
@Almond, @SHIBITO
Thanks for the tips but it still doesn't seem to be working for me o.o
I've tried line breaks, no line breaks, leaving the word broken, replacing the correct letters, and not replacing them. So far nothing has worked so I must be missing something that I can't see. I'll probably take a break and the redo the whole thing later lol
Thanks for the tips but it still doesn't seem to be working for me o.o
I've tried line breaks, no line breaks, leaving the word broken, replacing the correct letters, and not replacing them. So far nothing has worked so I must be missing something that I can't see. I'll probably take a break and the redo the whole thing later lol
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Lirikai
My favorite part? A few of the obscure "language" symbols look a lot like some of the symbols in Memory.
I LOVE CONTINUITY
I LOVE CONTINUITY
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Erelyna
If it helps, I just put all the text in with no spaces, no changing letters(so all 'v's stayed that way), and I didn't leave in the gap in one word.
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Vaixation
Okay so things I have tried:
- not changing the spacing or lettering whatsoever
- removing the linebreaks in the above format
- using linebreaks to match where they're actually located on the piece of paper
- changing the letters to the correct ones
- correct letters + split in word
- correct letters + no split
- incorrect letters + no split
- incorrect letters + split
SERIOUSLY? WHAT FORMAT DO YOU WANT THIS IN, SUBETA?
- not changing the spacing or lettering whatsoever
- removing the linebreaks in the above format
- using linebreaks to match where they're actually located on the piece of paper
- changing the letters to the correct ones
- correct letters + split in word
- correct letters + no split
- incorrect letters + no split
- incorrect letters + split
SERIOUSLY? WHAT FORMAT DO YOU WANT THIS IN, SUBETA?
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Julie
Unlocked Offer A Translation!
Translate the text that Alexander shows you using his codex.
Cool. OMG.
Translate the text that Alexander shows you using his codex.
Cool. OMG.
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BurialApplicant
After the fourth line translating the codes started to get really easy. Nice and simple, I liked it.
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Abaven
I do have a question though. Once we get to the haiku, what do we do next? I don't see a continue-conversation button or a link to anywhere else.
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Abaven
After a while, I was able to automatically just read the symbols as normal letters. It's like my brain just adapted to it. Weird...Maybe I can be Jaxon's pen pal now? heehee.
Simple and fun in my opinion. :)
Simple and fun in my opinion. :)
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Stiles
Okay so Idk the step yet but Alexander is the first Ontra I've seen with the new revamp that I actually think looks really adorable! :) Good job!
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Vaixation
I've corrected the words + kept the gap on the last one and it's still not accepting it. WHAT am I doing wrong? Wtf.
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callie
Okay... I went to the library quests and did all 10 of them... But there's nothing else there? Am I missing something?
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Tserel
ALEXANDER'S LITTLE BOWTIE AND VEST OMG. HE LOOKS JUST LIKE MY HIGHSCHOOL PHILOSOPHY TEACHER?????????
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Chibois
i translated, put it in the box, and it doesnt wanna accept the translation. does it need to be direct or fix letters for it to make sense? do i remove the new lines? why does it hate me?
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Zevran_893
Does it require correct punctuation, like commas and periods? Because I've got the message down but I keep getting the "I don't think that's quite right" message. I've double-checked my spelling and I've searched for mistakes and I can't find any.
Also Alexander is hella cute. Props to the artist!
Also Alexander is hella cute. Props to the artist!
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worm
omg.. this cyphering is so annoying. it keeps saying im wrong but i dont?? know?? where??? (cries)
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Frenchi
i would have been able to complete this step much faster if it didn't take five hundred refreshes to get the 'explore' page to show up…
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Vanessa
now that is something I like doing. I love puzzles (and translating as well)^^'
nice, nice :D
nice, nice :D
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Austria
Ooh, Alexander got a revamp. Lol, he's such a nerd. Cute, though. *pats his head and gives him a book*
Oh gawd though, a cipher, I am so terrible at these.
Oh gawd though, a cipher, I am so terrible at these.
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