FAUXasis WINNER!

A note from the desk of the 

FAUXasis Gaming Board

To all this may concern:

On behalf of the FAUXasis Gaming Board, I, Matthew Winner, FAUXasis lead designer and programmer, would like to congratulate user LIBRARYFANATIC as the winner of the Level Up Book Club Season 2 Side Quest. Despite competition from thousands of challengers globally, LIBRARYFANATIC has demonstrated the commitment, capacity, and merit to earn the coveted FAUXasis PRIZE. Said PRIZE will be sent via post to the undisclosed home of LIBRARYFANATIC where it will no doubt garner the attention and wordwide acclaim deserved of the competitor him- or herself.

The Board would also like to recognize those players who have endured the 10 FAUXasis modules over the recents weeks. You have each exhibited excellent sportsmanship and endurance through mental and physical challenges. 

The Board hopes you have enjoyed reading Ernest Cline's READY PLAYER ONE as well as your time spent in the company of the Level Up Book Club. All FAUXasis accounts will be terminated shortly and the modules permanently dismantled, but records of all accounts can still be accessed through the Level Up Book Club server.

Thank you again for playing. We hope you have enjoyed the experience.

Sincerely,

Matthew C. Winner

FAUXasis Lead Designer and Programmer

FAUXasis mod 10 (S2: Side Quest)

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

FAUXasis_mod_10

"Hard work is painful when life is devoid of purpose. But when you live for something greater than yourself and the gratification of your own ego, then hard work becomes a labour of love." - Steve Pavlina

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MOD DETAILS:

• Points will be awarded to the players with the highest posted scores at the conclusion of the mod. 
• All players will play Super Mario Bros. Crossover, located here.
• Please play using the following settings:
• Difficulty - NORMAL 
• Gameplay Mode - SURVIVAL
• Console to Simulate - NINTENDO
• Tutorials On - YES
• Visit the Super Mario Bros. Crossover wiki with questions or for tips.
• Post a screenshot of your high score to the Level Up Book Club tumblr no later than 11:59pm on Saturday, December 1st.
• Multiple submissions accepted. 
• Screenshots will be made public for other FAUXasis competitors to view.
• Points Awarded to Highest Score
• 1st Place - 50,000 pts
• 2nd Place - 40,000 pts
• 3rd Place - 30,000 pts
• 4th Place - 20,000 pts
• 5th Place - 10,000 pts
• 6th and Following - 1 pt

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FAUXasis mod 9 (S2: Side Quest)

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

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NAME-or-GAME is what we'll play.

NAME or GAME, you must display.

Will there be a price to pay

if one or two is wrong?

Who can say?

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FAUXasis mod 8 (S2: Side Quest)

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

FAUXasis_mod_8

That time you first hear an album and you know that it's going to change your life. 
That song you carry with you no matter where you go. 

Identify the album. Visit the location.
Return with photo evidence. 

MOD LIMITATIONS:

1. The FAUXasis only supports travel via Google Earth.

2. A screenshot matching the photo below (sans text) must be provided as proof.

3. All images must be submitted via Level Up Book Club Tumblr. Provide FAUXasis name on submission for credit.

4. Points will be awarded as follows: 

1st to Submit Photo = 50,000 pts

2nd to Submit Photo = 25,000 pts

3rd to Submit Photo = 10,000 pts

4th to Submit Photo = 5,000 pts

5th to Submit Photo = 2,500 pts

6th and following = 50 pts

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 New photos will be added periodically, thereby providing new opportunities to earn points. FAUXasis users will be alerted to photo updates via Twitter using #FAUXasis.

FAUXasis mod 7 (S2: Side Quest)

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

FAUXasis_mod_7 

Seated opposite a man in atramentous garb. 

Two intoxicants within your grasp, but which to select?

The venom will mean certain death.

Will you be saved with reason and the right words? 

You'd like to think that, wouldn't you? You've (quote omitted), which means you're exceptionally strong. So, you could have (quote omitted) in your own goblet, trusting on your strength to save you. So I can clearly not (quote omitted) in front of you. But, you have also (quote omitted) which means you must have studied. And in studying, you must have learned that man is mortal so you would have (quote omitted) as far from yourself as possible, so I can clearly not (quote omitted) in front of me.

FAUXasis mod 6 (S2: Side Quest)

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

FAUXasis_mod_6 

Home.

FAUXasis mod A (S2: Side Quest)

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

FAUXasis_mod_A 

There's an alt-FAUXasis where others play,
Where daring librarians live steam-punked days.
A top hat awaits you with little strife,
But to get there you'll need a second life.

ARTIFACT: LevelUpBC Top Hat

ABILITY: unknown

CLUES DROPPED: 
(1) Property SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Absinthe/153/108/33
(2) Images of Property:

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DIRECTIONS: You may need to create an account for this one. 

A secret word is located within this property. The first to respond with said word will be awarded 15,000 points and will win a virtual tour of SL care of The Daring Librarian. Post a screenshot to Tumblr of your avatar wearing the artifact and earn an additional 50,000 points.

FAUXasis mod 5 (S2: Side Quest)

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

FAUXasis_mod_5 

You enter an old arcade. The air is clouded with the smell of pizza and unbathed teens. You approach a favorite cabinet, copyright TobiKomi Co. 1982. You feel through the contents of your pocket, a stick of gum, a Scrabble tile, a ball of lint, until your fingers close around a quarter. Time to set a new high score.

DIRECTIONS: Post a screenshot of your in game high score to our Tumblr to prove your worthiness. Include your FAUXasis account name in the text box.

FAUXasis mod 4 (S2: Side Quest)

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

FAUXasis_mod_4 

Fourscore and... seven minutes ago... we, your forefathers, were brought forth upon a most excellent adventure conceived by our new friends, Bill... and [name omitted from FAUXasis module]. These two great gentlemen are dedicated to a proposition which was true in my time, just as it's true today. Be excellent to each other. And... PARTY ON, DUDES!

FAUXasis mod 3 (S2: Side Quest)

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

FAUXasis_mod_3

You stand behind the register and straighten a box of cat food as a man wearing a black leather jacket approaches the counter.

FAUXasis mod 2 (S2: Side Quest)

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

FAUXasis_mod_2

Beyond the Goblin City

Sarah spoke, "You have no power over me."
Is this word too obscure for thee?

George Lucas, there's a first time for everything.

FAUXasis mod 1 (S2: Side Quest).

Directions: Within the following riddle are clues that will help you answer the question below. Using whatever means necessary, decode the clues and provide your answer to the question. If your name does not appear on the Leader Board within 12 hours time, you have answered incorrectly.

FAUXasis_mod_1

Foreign AI with exterior sheen

Opting to stutter instead of to sing.

Selecting a preference is too challenging

When offered in vessels found balancing.

Am I dreaming? No. Where am I? In bed? Well, what am I doing? Oh. Talking to myself.

Welcome to the FAUXasis. (S2: Side Quest)

Welcome, PLAYER.

We have been alerted to your recent purchase, loan, or selection of Ready Player One by Ernest Cline and a copy of your records has been uploaded to the FAUXasis.

Your eligibility for the grand prize now hangs in the balance. Should you choose to pursue the PRIZE, you will encounter untold barriers, puzzles, and challenges, each testing your mind, skill, and ability to its fullest potential. If you select to ignore our invitation to the FAUXasis, your account will be frozen until such time as you choose to engage once more or until the PRIZE has been located.

PLAYERS who correctly solve each obstacle will appear on the FAUXasis Leader Board, located below. But only one PLAYER will win the PRIZE.

The first module will be posted shortly.

READY PLAYER ONE?

Am I dreaming? No. Where am I? In bed? Well, what am I doing? Oh. Talking to myself.