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| − | This message was [[Mr. Zipp]]'s answer to [[Maddison's message]]. The message was tied on her doorknob. | + | This message was [[Mr. Zipp]]'s answer to [[Final Check. Pigeon Launch (April 21st)|Maddison's message]]. The message was tied on her doorknob. It contained two notes. |
| − | == | + | ==The first note== |
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| + | ===Solution=== | ||
| + | This note was used to discover the passphrase ("Blind" - referring to Tom Wiggins - blind pianist and composer.) for use in the second note (''see below'') | ||
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| + | ==The second note== | ||
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[[Image:Message3-1.jpg]] | [[Image:Message3-1.jpg]] | ||
Cpiayjplr - Cwwj Wdoxn - Sxoht bfzja ulp vatk - TB - Luugs! | Cpiayjplr - Cwwj Wdoxn - Sxoht bfzja ulp vatk - TB - Luugs! | ||
| − | + | ===Solution=== | |
This was solved by using the Vigenére Autokey<ref name=Vinegare>[http://rumkin.com/tools/cipher/vigenere-autokey.php Vigenére Autokey]</ref>. It is a tool which can encrypt or decrypt messages using the passphrase - some word that must be known by a person who wants to read encrypted message.<br> | This was solved by using the Vigenére Autokey<ref name=Vinegare>[http://rumkin.com/tools/cipher/vigenere-autokey.php Vigenére Autokey]</ref>. It is a tool which can encrypt or decrypt messages using the passphrase - some word that must be known by a person who wants to read encrypted message.<br> | ||
| − | Passphrase for this message was '''Blind'''. Second part of the message refered to Tom Wiggins - blind pianist and composer. | + | Passphrase for this message was '''Blind'''. Second part of the message refered to Tom Wiggins - blind pianist and composer. (''see above'') |
| − | The note translated to: | + | The second note translated to: |
Beanville - Holy Swamp - Above below the head - PU - Hurry! | Beanville - Holy Swamp - Above below the head - PU - Hurry! | ||
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It was solved as: | It was solved as: | ||
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Holy Swamp - Holy Marsh - Marsh Chapel on the Boston University campus | Holy Swamp - Holy Marsh - Marsh Chapel on the Boston University campus | ||
| − | + | This message lead to the [[Marsh Chapel, Boston U | third drop]] in Marsh Chapel, Boston. | |
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| − | This message lead to the [[Marsh Chapel, Boston U | third drop]] in Marsh Chapel, Boston. | + | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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| + | {{Redearth88PuzzleIndex|MAstate=expand}} | ||
[[Category:Maddison Atkins drops and puzzles]] | [[Category:Maddison Atkins drops and puzzles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:52, 6 April 2009
This message was Mr. Zipp's answer to Maddison's message. The message was tied on her doorknob. It contained two notes.
The first note
Solution
This note was used to discover the passphrase ("Blind" - referring to Tom Wiggins - blind pianist and composer.) for use in the second note (see below)
The second note
Cpiayjplr - Cwwj Wdoxn - Sxoht bfzja ulp vatk - TB - Luugs!
Solution
This was solved by using the Vigenére Autokey<ref name=Vinegare>Vigenére Autokey</ref>. It is a tool which can encrypt or decrypt messages using the passphrase - some word that must be known by a person who wants to read encrypted message.
Passphrase for this message was Blind. Second part of the message refered to Tom Wiggins - blind pianist and composer. (see above)
The second note translated to:
Beanville - Holy Swamp - Above below the head - PU - Hurry!
It was solved as:
Beanville - Beantown - Boston Holy Swamp - Holy Marsh - Marsh Chapel on the Boston University campus
This message lead to the third drop in Marsh Chapel, Boston.
References
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