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ARG Presentation: Quantum Code
ARG Presentation: Quantum Code
Perry Stallings
“This isn’t fun.”
Player Level
Quantum Code
Player Level
• Casual Player
• Reasons
− Phone Based
− Australian ARG
− Failure to understand
objectives
17 December
5 2008 Ocular Effect: The Fallen ARG
Quantum Code
Quantum Code
• Joint venture by Gizmodo and Sony Australia
• Promote 007 Quantum of Solace
• Ran October 2 – 24
• Prize: $15,000 of Sony merchandise
17 December
7 2008 Ocular Effect: The Fallen ARG
Quantum Code
Objectives
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8 2008 Ocular Effect: The Fallen ARG
Quantum Code
Community
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9 2008 Ocular Effect: The Fallen ARG
Quantum Code:
In-Game
Quantum Code
Rabbit Hole
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11 2008 Ocular Effect: The Fallen ARG
Quantum Code
Puzzles
• Exercises in cryptography
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12 2008 Ocular Effect: The Fallen ARG
Quantum Code:
Analysis
Quantum Code
Not an ARG
• Emergent Properties
− Debatable
• Immersive “Real World” Elements
− Yes
• Collaborative Storytelling
− No story to speak of
• Self Organizing Social Structure
− No
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14 2008 Ocular Effect: The Fallen ARG
Quantum Code
Opinion
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