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This is an ARG, not a real thing. There's merch and some "documents" to explore[0]. Sovereign barges in international waters, alpine underground labs - quite me
by clnq 3y ago
This is an ARG, not a real thing. There's merch and some "documents" to explore[0]. Sovereign barges in international waters, alpine underground labs - quite meaty.
The author of this article got whooshed. For anyone still thinking it's a scam or something, read the first words of their X profile bio[1]:
> An Alternate Reality Corporation
[0] https://delcomplex.com/archival-media/ https://delcomplex.com/archival-media/
[1] https://twitter.com/DelComplex https://twitter.com/DelComplex
- svnt 3y agoI think unless there is a clear puzzle and advantage to the players it is not an alternate reality game. It appears they are just selling clothing and seeing if they can get media coverage. How is that a game?
- clnq 3y agoHmm, it doesn't necessarily need to follow other game design rules. Sometimes the point is just to figure out the mystery.
- svnt 3y agoWhen the mystery is deliberately and artificially constructed with such a focus on swag, personally I’ll need more convincing before exerting much effort. There are innumerable legitimate mysteries to pursue.
- clnq 3y agoGreat - not participating is and was always an option. But this does not mean it's not an ARG.
- sterlingcrispin 3y agoa few entry points: Call some of the phone numbers Register for a visitor pass Log in to the Intranet Apply for a job through the onboarding portal Also, the "merch" is a regulatory requirement. All property owned by Del Complex that has been declared as surplus is required to be sold and dispersed by the Del Complex Property Office to government agencies, qualified non-profit entities, and the public.