Test 1 now ready!
Finally, the test is up, and we are ready to go!
A new email was sent out informing us about the new test (view it here). Nothing in the source code to my knowledge, though there is something unusual saying "Batteries Ice Pint..." - though it doesn't really look cluey, so I think its just techno jargon. In saying that, I read a comment on DarkUFO after googling the three words that its a possible anagram of "patience is bitter" - TPTB having a dig?
So, the test! Well, after a little wait when the site said it was "updating", the test finally switched on and I have to say it isn't too bad - I think the peeps did a good job making it difficult open playing field as its a test one can't really cheat on. All you need do is fit pieces into a square (I'm making it sound way easier than it is) within a 100 second time limit. The faster you do it, the higher your score. I've had three goes at it so far - my first I had 29 seconds left so 29%. After that failure, I tried again and managed a 58, and then my third attempt I completely messed it up. I'm guessing obviously the easiest way is put in some big pieces first, and then the horrible looking shards last. Let me know how you all do, I doubt you're as poor as me (even check out the image I uploaded from Lostpedia - someone got 84!!!)
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73% on my first try!! I fihured that not all the pieces were necessary to fill the square so that made it much easier!!Nickb is right, try the bigger-obviously-in-a-corner pieces and then the rest. Look carefully at the shards angles and..thats it. By the way...84 secs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Woah!
ANM
anybody else find this website?
http://www.darmawantsyou.com/Dharma.html
John, notice that it's spelled wrong it says darma, not dharma. their missing the 'h' in the word. it's a fan site trying to cash in on the fun.
Hello.
Both domains have the same registrant: Domains by Proxy, Inc.
It still may be part of it?
Btw i failed the test :( got almost of the pieces in the square, but the remaining ones didn't fit the empty space. So i cancelled, but now i cannot retry, i just get a "thank you for your effort and namaste!" message.
I can't access the web page. It loads the flash, then just stops.
If TPTB are having dig at our expense - screw them!
If they are not going to launch the site until 11:59:59.99999 on 8/19, why not just wait .00001 seconds and say the site will launch on 8/20?
Now that the site is launched and the email has gone out, DWY is overwhelmed with people, and their server can't handle the traffic. Maybe they should let the people who were "bitterly" waiting for the last 24 hours get in there and take the test, before sending out an email to everyone else.
I know these ABC interns don't get paid, but come on! What is going on over there???
I too am having trouble loading the test. Most of the time the page is blank and when it does load, I can only take the test when I am not logged in, therefore not saving my score. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm using Firefox. Could it be a browser problem?
my firefox works fine with it when the site isn't over loaded with people trying to get on. Just give it time for people to slow down on the page and then it will work.
sorry guys, but this was a dumb test to wait two weeks for. I was expecting something with more clues? More of an ARG and less of an internet game I could play anytime anyway? I'm just frustrated, I guess...
For everyone who is fed up with the way this ARG is ran: I'm planning on running a campaign against Hoodlum.
Basically, we don't access dharmawantsyou.com and we don't play this game for a week.
I've set up a blog at http://wedontwanthoodlum.blogspot.com/
Anybody interested in taking part?
I have had trouble with the Dharma websites' since they started this at the end of last season. Either they really can't figure out how to accommodate the amount of traffic on the website or the are doing it on purpose.
I guess I am leaning on the side of them doing it on purpose because they should have known for months how many people would be playing.
I hope they either get the tech problems fixed or change their tactics because I don't have time to mess with this.
Woohoo 82%
I got 87% after several trials...
with user: pippo_sestograd
bye bye
pippo_jedi
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