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Post by cluescodesandcrates on Mar 8, 2020 18:12:50 GMT -5
I had the chance to test play this and it is really interesting. An interesting dark narrative and some great ciphers (not necessary to complete the experience, but worth indulging in). The creator Angela have 5 experiences left. ———— Root of All Evil is an exclusively handcrafted, interactive game. This is a story-based experience that thrusts you into the heart and soul of the writer while he battles his demons, both personal and supernatural. Be warned, this experience could be deemed offensive or disturbing to some, as it is definitely a walk on the dark side. Root of All Evil is a single-mailing experience, with a solution to follow. The cost is $135 plus shipping ($20 in the U.S. and $65 Everywhere Else.) Payment can be made via Paypal at angelascott51@yahoo.com. www.facebook.com/Root-of-All-Evil-106470964206737/ |
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Post by distantsmoke on Jul 27, 2020 13:46:26 GMT -5
I just purchased this. It has gotten some great reviews. I’m looking forward to finding out if it’s as good as others have said.  |
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Post by phill on Aug 3, 2020 5:57:26 GMT -5
My one criticism of this is that there a few ciphers used in the narrative, but no hint whatsoever as to what they are. One of them features heavily throughout the experience and I'd argue that not solving it detracts a lot from the story, but there's nothing to lead you towards what it is.
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Post by distantsmoke on Aug 4, 2020 14:58:39 GMT -5
My box arrived just now (thank you local post person!). So far I’m already impressed. The crate is made of some sort of real wood, maybe even a hardwood. It is stained what looks to my ignorant eyes like walnut. And there is some writing on the top that my old eyes haven’t been able to make out yet. Included with the crate is an appropriately themed postcard (that may even have been printed for this very purpose) and an envelope that you are not supposed to open until you believe you have completed the experience. What really impressed me though was the crate. It is significantly better than any crate MPC ever sent me. Now I have to go find my crowbar.....................
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Post by distantsmoke on Aug 4, 2020 15:50:23 GMT -5
Pictures! (I hope) <blockquote class="imgur-embed-pub" lang="en" data-id="a/NsvxqJQ" data-context="false" ><a href="//imgur.com/a/NsvxqJQ"></a></blockquote><script async src="//s.imgur.com/min/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Post by distantsmoke on Aug 4, 2020 15:51:08 GMT -5
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Post by distantsmoke on Aug 4, 2020 15:55:45 GMT -5
The small book is a bible. The “gold cup” feels like real metal, not mpc plastic crap. The glass bottle is real glass, and heavy well made glass at that. The large book is some kind of journal, and it’s full of writing. I haven’t shown you all the goodies, because River wants to help me.  |
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Post by Bumbling Mermaid on Aug 5, 2020 11:11:24 GMT -5
My one criticism of this is that there a few ciphers used in the narrative, but no hint whatsoever as to what they are. One of them features heavily throughout the experience and I'd argue that not solving it detracts a lot from the story, but there's nothing to lead you towards what it is. That was my issue when I played this back in December (Although if it's the cipher I think you're referencing, it doesn't really change anything). The production quality was pretty good though. |
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Post by centaurofattn on Aug 13, 2020 13:06:58 GMT -5
The “gold cup” feels like real metal, not mpc plastic crap. What metal mpc objects did we have that ended up being plastic? I mean I know a lot of the statues are resin, but anything metal I'm pretty sure is actually metal haha Also, glad you let that cat out of the crate! Schrodinger is probably displeased though. |
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Post by distantsmoke on Aug 19, 2020 21:25:12 GMT -5
The “gold cup” feels like real metal, not mpc plastic crap. What metal mpc objects did we have that ended up being plastic? I mean I know a lot of the statues are resin, but anything metal I'm pretty sure is actually metal haha Also, glad you let that cat out of the crate! Schrodinger is probably displeased though. Well, I guess I was referring to the resin. And part of it may have been my overall disappoint with MPC slipping out. So good question. 😇 |
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Post by distantsmoke on Aug 20, 2020 10:13:46 GMT -5
My one criticism of this is that there a few ciphers used in the narrative, but no hint whatsoever as to what they are. One of them features heavily throughout the experience and I'd argue that not solving it detracts a lot from the story, but there's nothing to lead you towards what it is. I’ll buy a hint for 1000¥ Phill. 
Specifically the cypher that involves the children’s poems. It seems to be a combination of words and anagrams? Or maybe I’ve just included letters I shouldn’t have?
Will appreciate your help, but just a nudge please.
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Post by canmysteries on Aug 22, 2020 8:11:44 GMT -5
My one criticism of this is that there a few ciphers used in the narrative, but no hint whatsoever as to what they are. One of them features heavily throughout the experience and I'd argue that not solving it detracts a lot from the story, but there's nothing to lead you towards what it is. I am sorry that I didn't see this thread earlier. We made a few changes after the initial batch of games went out. There are a couple of clues as to the cipher that consists of the regular and bold letters throughout the penned versions of the rhyme - one is in the very beginning of the journal and the other is a sealed letter from Francis' sister, Claire. The letter was added later so the earlier versions do not have it. We have also added the envelope(s) that someone mentioned that says not to open until the player believes that they have finished the experience. This is 5 envelopes with a solution inside the last one. It helps ensure that the player doesn't miss the very interactive ending (which is the best part!) If anyone would like me to email the contents of the letter from Claire, or send the actual letter to them, please contact me at crackanutmysteries@gmail.com. |
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