Well, I must say this Mata Hari Quest is very challenging but lots of fun!! Today I enlisted the help of my friend Dell in solving all the clues and puzzles because I had spent an hour looking for the ring the day before to no avail. So I filledDell in, gave him the notecard with the obvious clue on it, and said let’s go! To my absolute amazement and embarrassment, Dell found the ring in under 5 seconds!!! Gah!!!! Here’s a close up shot of the ring (isn’t it just divine - all prims and no textures, imagine the HOURS of building work put into this!!):
This yielded the next clue, a cipher which this time at least Dell and I solved together! This led us to the bracelet:
Now you might think we were going well, and we were til then, but then it took a while for us to solve the next clue (involving a Bannister) and work out how to retrieve what was at the end of that clue: another clue! And this third clue is very difficult. We both spent ages tackling it and can’t decide whether its some sort of anagram or cryptic crossword puzzle or what…. It will lead to the navel ring jewel but so far I am afraid to say my navel is bare….. I wonder how I can get a little hint for this one? *grin* Stay tuned….
Anya, you never know what surprises are in store for you when you log into SL, do you? Somehow given the skill and persistence of you and your friend I will be most surprised if you don’t find the rest of those little baubles.
Kudos to the creator to of the jewerly and the Mata Hari game… What a great idea to theme a game in SL around a real historical person. A perfect blending of puzzles, story and of course romance. The real Mata Hari was an exotic dancer and convicted spy, who made her name synonymous with femme fatale. Real life Mata Hari’s story was as strange as any fictional story, so its the perfect storyline to come from RL to SL game!
Comment by Digital Dreamer — June 4, 2006 @ 11:34 am
Thanks for commenting Digital Dreamer! *smile* I agree, Random Calliope is the creator of the jewels and the quest and he truly did a brilliant job! I am constantly amazed at the talent and creativity I am finding within SL. I feel like I am really privileged to be part of this group of amazing people!! Its like I am suddenly immersed in a culture of great thinkers, great artists, and great leaders in many different fields. The electricity of so much imagination and excitement and intellectual connections with others is pretty incredible. Are you experiencing this too, DD?
Comment by Anya — June 4, 2006 @ 1:49 pm
Why yes Anya… this eclectic mixture of creative people raises the level of creativity for everyone. As the saying goes “A rising tide raises all boats..”. A wise mentor I know told me if you associate with people who challenge your capabilities because of their level of excellence it raises your own abilities and pushes you to higher levels. I must say that certain people in SL stimulate me more than others. I’m sure that you have a person or group of persons who makes you feel on top of your game. I know I do.
So yes, I am experiencing this too. A certain electricity or direct connection with another individual can be a powerful force and motivator. I heartily applaud your astute observation of this unique phenomenon. 
Comment by Digital Dreamer — June 4, 2006 @ 7:07 pm
Yes Digital Dreamer, you are so right - I have certainly had some incredibly intense moments on SL where I have felt inspired, challenged and emotionally moved - I love the people I am spending time with there!!! *smile*
Comment by Anya — June 6, 2006 @ 2:57 am