GuillotineCalamity

2007-01-02T09:37:22Z

Covedweller: she admitted she was fan fiction

'''[[GuillotineCalamity]]''' seems to be connected to [[Tachyon]] and has posted several videos in response to the [[OpAphid]] [[Alternate Reality Game]]. Guillotine Calamity says her name is sister. Despite her numerous responses to OpAphid and Tachyon videos, GuillotineCalamity is fan fiction and not an official part of the [[OpAphid]] ARG (per her own admission).

==External Links==
[http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=GuillotineCalamity GuillotineCalamity on YouTube]

[[Category:Fan Fiction]]

OpAphid

2006-11-06T20:43:44Z

Covedweller: /* Controversy */

'''OpAphid''' is a YouTube based (for now) [[ARG]] in which OpAphid (Operation Aphid) is recruiting “the worthy” for a future conflict.

==Origin ==

OpAphid first appeared with the video [[You Made the Right Choice, Bree!]] in response to Bree’s [[My Difficult Decision]] video. OpAphid has since posted comments and videos to Bree, Cassie ([[Cassieiswatching]]) and [[Daniel]]. These are generally warnings, some nicer than others, that insinuate that OpAphid is connected to Bree’s religion and that Cassie and Daniel should watch their step.

== OpAphid’s Modus Operandi ==

OpAphid’s videos are layered to say the least.
There is the surface message of the written and spoken text, the deep meaning of the text and then the text and audio that takes homework (ex. Backwards audio and hieroglyphs).
 
In addition to the custom logo, at the end of each video there is a false ending which appears as if the video has ended and gone to the related video links but then returns to the real video again before ending.
 
OpAphid uses video tags that often match Bree's or Cassie's.

==Gamejacking ==
OpAphid has taken credit for [[gamejacking]] Cassie's voice mailbox. Evidence in the video, [[Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)]] proves she had the passcode, and complete control of the mailbox.
 

==Puzzles==
Given that OpAphid puzzles are slightly more difficult than Cassie’s, individual puzzles are being spun off of the page.
 
[[Set of Five]]
 [[Drop 1 (bowling for light)]]
 [[The Test (USA Today)]]
 [[Drop 2 (where IS she going?)]]

===Letters in Aphid===

'''Corresponding videos''':
 
A PAIN HID = A IN APHID (on "Cassie Does Not R.I.P.") 
HID IN APP = P IN APHID (on "You Made the Right Choice, Bree!") 
HAD IN HIP = H IN APHID (on "Do go to god, cassie") AND ("Disclosure: Cassie") 
HIP IN AID = I IN APHID (PREVIOUSLY on "Disclosure: Cassie") Now on none 
PAID HIND = D IN APHID (on "Add Poe Hinder Vilification") 

====A in APHID ====
'''Clue:''' 
"The first step toward any solution? The A in APHID, of course"
 
'''Solution:''' 
Analysis
 
'''Profile verifying solution:'''
 The first step toward any solution? ANALYSIS. Analyze the data in front of you.
 
====P in APHID====
'''Clue:'''
 Only those who have found instruction within the message will be prepared to prove their worth. While history is full of subtle clues toward greater secrets, some messages are meant to be taken literally--regardless of any deeper connections we might suspect.
 
Above all others, the P in APHID is our greatest purpose. Its importance is essential to understand before any further progress can be made.
 
In that regard, sometimes additional enlightenment can be found hidden amongst information we previously considered a part of our history...
 
'''Solution:'''
 Protect
 
'''Profile verifying solution:'''
 To PROTECT is our greatest purpose, above all others. The importance of PROTECTION is essential to understand before any further progress can be made.

====H in APHID====
'''Solution:'''
 Hinder

====Full Solution Thus Far:====
A = Analysis
 P = Protect
 H = Hinder
 I = ?
 D = ?

==Operation Aphid: The YouTube Group==
When viewing OpAphid's profile we can see they are a member of:
 '''Group Name:''' ipod opera - a hint?
 '''Description:''' mimic unto nonchalance
 '''Tags:''' ihit dan poor ape
 '''Created:''' September 27, 2006
 
'''Name anagrams to:''' OPERATION APHID
 '''Description anagrams to:''' COMMUNICATION CHANNEL
 '''Tags anagram to:''' OPERATION APHID
 
'''Known members''' (10 total):

 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=OpAphid OpAphid]
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=warpylol warpylol]
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=OperationAphid OperationAphid]
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=rustybug rustybug] found by shifty
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=saint696 saint696] found by Xrynaem
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Jimmyjm jimmyjm] found by Ziola
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=jamesdoof Jamesdoof] found by gtrichar
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=avasta Avasta]
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=lolm3n lolm3n]
 [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=ihearthevoices ihearthevoices]
 
OperationAphid is also a member of:
 operationaphid
 aphid
 
All three groups were created the same day but the last two have no other members.
 
All groups are invite only 
All group members have the same green layout and have their names in brackets.

==Controversy==
Not everyone is a fan of OpAphid's Puppet Masters.
 
The answer (phone number) to the 5/5 puzzle was kept secret for the first few hours after it was solved (at the request of OpAphid). We are told it was done to maintain the experience for those who wished to solve the puzzle themselves and earn the "well done" first heard upon calling the phone number. This left a bad taste in the mouths of many, both new players who don't understand why people aren't giving out the answers and veterans who aren't used to a PM who locks down their game to quite this level.
 
OpAphid has since stated that if there are to be any other "grace periods" on revealing the solution to a future puzzle, they will be limited to a span of 2-4 hours. Recent puzzles have no had no such restrictions.

==Videos ==
Wiki and YouTube 
[[You Made the Right Choice, Bree!]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVcgwBYwNp4 You Made the Right Choice, Bree! - re: My Difficult Decision] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYv8iOcU3do Watchingcassie's response] 
[[DO GO TO GOD, Cassie (for my helper)]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNbe9R7TgPw DO GO TO GOD, Cassie (for my helper)] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwo5LNEgnPU Watchingcassie's response] 
[[Everyone Hates Cassie: What a poor, lonely girl.]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsGjGubGJak Everyone Hates Cassie: What a poor, lonely girl.] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR4Yc-G3um8 Watchingcassie's response] 
[[They Attack Cassie! Is Daniel next? He crossed the line.]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOdSIMZTV7w They Attack Cassie! Is Daniel next? He crossed the line.] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0qUsKYXG5w Watchingcassie's response] 
[[What ever happened to that girl, Cassie?]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZYx7160Xek What ever happened to that girl, Cassie?] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64gXXl867Kc Watchingcassie's response] 
[[Cassie is Lying, Cassie Tells Lies]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0rRRLonJLs Cassie Is Lying, Cassie Tells Lies] 
[[Disclosure: Cassie. We Are "They"]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAp4auNdeEI Disclosure: Cassie. We Are "They"] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcld3v28azs Watchingcassie's response] 
[[Which Side Are You On? (Keep This In Mind)]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyit0njiAmA Which Side Are You On? (Keep This In Mind)] 
[[Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwKImYI3O9k Cassie Does Not R.I.P. (Rest In Peace)] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48c7dmkNZFw Watchingcassie's response] 
[[The Action of an Enemy - Be Careful]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMmhb01nuI4 The Action of an Enemy - Be Careful] 

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