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CrackTSD.com

NOTE: This page contains "Meta" information, hints, answers, and more. Proceed with caution...

Content

THIS IS AN ALTERNATE-REALITY-EXPERIENCE

If you are here, you are most likely looking for help.

We have done our best to anticipate your questions and provide responses.

WHAT IS ALL THIS? Congratulations! Whether you know it or not, you have stumbled upon an Alternate Reality Game. An Alternate Reality Game or "ARG" is an interactive narrative that is part story, part puzzle and part mystery. An ARG typically exists online and on multiple websites but often uses other forms of media to help tell its story. It unfolds over time as you the player explore clues and discover hidden answers.


BEGINNERS GUIDE Click on TSD Beginners Guide for a more detailed guide on exactly what to do and how to play.


FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO CRACK THE DEVICE

1. Use your mouse to move your cursor over any one of the three wheels. 2. Click your mouse to grab one of the wheels and drag to spin it. 3. Look for the red rubies to light your way. 4. Enter the correct number code to unlock each level.

Crack the locks, ascend the levels, follow the clues and explore the wonder that awaits you.


FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO PLAY THE ARG

1. On the home page, click on the WELCOME button first, it's a nice place to start. 2. Next, click on the JOIN button... this is your first step to becoming part of the community. By joining the community, you'll have full access to our Forum where lots of great information about the ARG is shared between people just like you. 3. Now, try clicking on the EXPLORE button to get some direction and learn about areas of interest. 4. You can also click on the large ornate mechanism in the middle of the screen. Doing so will launch the device and allow you to manipulate it. The idea is to crack the combinations by turning the wheels with your mouse cursor. Doing so will propel the ARG forward by uncovering new clues and revealing new information and rewards. 5. If you get stuck and have more questions, visit the Forums where others just like you can help.

IS ALL THIS REALLY FREE? Yes.

WHY WAS THIS ARG CREATED? To entertain people just like you! Aside from the entertainment of it all, players who complete the ARG can win a prize!

WHO CREATED THIS ARG? We did of course!

Beginners Guide

Getting Started with The Secret Device ARG

Welcome to the The Secret Device ARG Beginner's Guide! By following along with this walkthrough, you'll be able to get up to speed with what's transpired thus far in the game.

Throughout this walkthrough, we make use of hidden spoilers. What is a spoiler? A spoiler typically consists of critical story or plot information - often in the form of a puzzle solution. Many players don't want to know what's going to happen before they find it for themselves, so we've hidden all the spoilers in this guide. To reveal the spoilers, click your mouse and "highlight" the blank area just to the RIGHT of "(scroll over to read)", as seen through ut this guide. The spoiler is then revealed. Here's an example (scroll over to read):

Without further ado, read on to get up to speed with The Secret Device ARG!

How do you play the game?

It's easy! Start off by visiting Hetfet.org. HETFET is an acronym for Humans for Ethical Treatment of Fairies Elves and Trolls. HETFET strives to protect the rights of what they dub "mystical creatures."

How did people find this HETFET.org in the first place?

Users were directed to HETFET by a logo that was included at the end of a Hellboy II trailer. The site "went live" on April 19th, 2008. Some players also found HETFET by decyphering a clue that appeared within The Secret Device... more on that below!

Ok, I'm at HETFET.org. Now what?

A great place to start is to register at the HETFET forum. The forums contain a wealth of information about the game. If you ever get lost or stuck, this is a great place to post questions and find answers.

I registered at the HETFET forum, now what should I do?

Explore! There's a lot to see and do at HETFET. The first thing you may notice is the link to The Secret Device. It is a puzzle box of sorts that allows players to input three codes. Input the right combination of numbers, and you'll unlock the device. Currently, there are three codes that have been discovered.

The Secret Device. Got it. Now what?

The Secret Device is basically a fancy combination lock. There are three dials, corresponding to three "codes" or numbers. By rotating the dials, you can change the numbers. The first lock is self-cracking, meaning you don't need any outside information to unlock it. If you turn the dials, you'll notice that the red lights on the perimeter of the Secret Device will light up when a certain number is dialed in. Continue this process until all three red lights are lit up. If you're having trouble, the first code is (scroll over to read):

You've just unlocked Code #1! The message contains some glowing letters. If you string these letters together, you get these two addresses (scroll over to read): and .

Ok, I'm at lexilloyd.com. Seems to be some girl's blog. What is the significance of this?

Be sure to watch all of Lexi's video blogs, or "vlogs." There is some useful information to be found within. Be sure to also check out her youtube channel.

Watched them. I don't know what to do next!

Look for a clue! Did you notice any numbers in her video blogs? Take a closer look at this one. That's right, the code is (scroll over to reveal): Now that you have the second code, go back to The Secret Device and plug in those numbers!

I plugged in the new numbers into The Secret Device, and I got a new message. Do the glowing letters in the message have signficance?

Of course! The letters spell out (scroll over to reveal): . This is another website of another organization. Not much is known about it at this time.

I'm at the new site, but I don't know the passwords!

Savvy players have determined that the password consists of three fields. The first field requires 4 digits, the second field 9 digits, and the third field 7 digits.

Ok, so what's the password?

No one has been able to determine that thus far. The password is either hidden in content already released, or it's hidden in yet-to-be-released content.

What's next?

There have been some videos released that contain the third code. These videos were released by a myserious youtube poster named asmarmyyeti. Asmarmyyeti posted the first video as a video response to one of Lexi's vlogs. Be sure to look at asmarmyyeti's videos. A third clue is hidden inside one of them.

I watched the videos, but I still can't find the code.

Did you pay special attention to the overlay on the surveillance video? Remember, you're looking for a string of three numbers to input into The Secret Device. If you're still having trouble (scroll over to reveal):

Ok, I entered the code and saw a strange creature with lots of text and sound effects. What's the significance of this?

The significance of the cave beserker is not known at this time, but you can see the panatrog logo behind the creature. Maybe panatrog has something to do with this?

Ok, now what?

Be sure to read all the articles at HETFET.org, there is some interesting info that broadens the universe of this ARG. To access all the articles to date, click on the "News" button at the top of the page.

I'm up to speed on the HETFET articles. What now?

Recently, players who signed up at the HETFET forums were emailed clues. Two limericks were sent, one pointing to the word "Dutch" and the other pointing to the word "Felines." Savvy players figured out that "DutchFelines" was the user name of a youtube poster. DutchFelines posted a strange video with a brief glimpse of a creature, and what appears to be some sort of paramilitary outfit. Not much is known about either the video or Dutchfelines at this time.

Where do I go from here?

Congratulations, you are caught up! The fun part now is seeing what comes next. Keep an eye on HETFET, Lexi, Panatrog, as well as the anonymous youtube posters DutchFelines and Asmarmyyeti. Additionally, if you think you've found a clue, share it with the community! The forums are the lifeblood of an ARG, as thousands of players can solve a mystery much faster than any one player.And if you're ever stuck or confused about what to do next, the forum can be a great place to get a clue or share any ideas you might have.

Brainstorm, think, and explore!