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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Here And There Along The Echo''}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Here And There Along The Echo''}} | ||
− | + | [[File:EchoRiverPostcard.jpg|thumb|right|''Here And There Along The Echo'' postcard.]] | |
− | [[File:EchoRiverPostcard.jpg|thumb|right|''Here And There Along The Echo'' | + | {{title}} is the third {{KRZ}} interlude, released on October 30, 2014 between [[Act III|Acts III]] and [[Act IV|IV]]. The game, described as "dialing software," consists of a phone that can only dial the number <code>+1 (270) 301-5797</code>. Calling this number allows players, as [[Emily, Ben, and Bob]], to have an automated conversation with [[Will]], a guide at the [[Bureau of Secret Tourism]] who provides information about the [[Echo River]]. |
− | {{title}} is the third {{KRZ}} interlude, released on October 30, 2014 between | ||
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− | Calling this number allows players, as [[Emily, Ben, and Bob]], to have an automated conversation with [[Will]], a guide at the [[Bureau of Secret Tourism]] who provides information about the [[Echo River]]. | ||
''Here And There Along The Echo'' is available for download [http://kentuckyroutezero.com/here-and-there-along-the-echo/ here]. Players may also access the interactive voice response system by calling the phone number on the postcard. | ''Here And There Along The Echo'' is available for download [http://kentuckyroutezero.com/here-and-there-along-the-echo/ here]. Players may also access the interactive voice response system by calling the phone number on the postcard. | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
− | The guide offers information about a number of locations seen in [[Act IV]], including the [[Rum Colony]], the [[Iron Pariah]], the [[Silo of Late Reflections]], [[Sam & Ida's]], and the [[Mucky Mammoth]]. The guide also describes a town inhabited by horses that walk the streets, and that has its own roads, but no roads leading to or from | + | The guide offers information about a number of locations seen in [[Act IV]], including the [[Rum Colony]], the [[Iron Pariah]], the [[Silo of Late Reflections]], [[Sam & Ida's]], and the [[Mucky Mammoth]]. The guide also describes a town inhabited by horses that walk the streets, and that has its own roads, but no roads leading to or from the town. [[Dogwood Drive]] is one of the streets in this town.<ref name="morse">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/231200/discussions/0/617336568075739789/ <nowiki>[SOLVED]</nowiki> Mysterious morse-like code in 'Here and There along the Echo']</ref> |
− | + | Dialing the extension 7360 at the beginning of the game leads to dialogue from Will requesting players to tell the Bureau why they can't sleep. In Act IV, Will checks his answering machine and listens to messages that seem to be responses to this question. | |
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− | In Act IV, Will checks his answering machine and listens to messages that seem to be responses to | ||
== Encoded messages == | == Encoded messages == | ||
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=== Numbers stations === | === Numbers stations === | ||
− | One call features a female voice reciting a long string of numbers, similar to a [[wikipedia:Numbers station|numbers station]] broadcast. The entire broadcast is just over 40 minutes long and can be listened to | + | One call features a female voice reciting a long string of numbers, similar to a [[wikipedia:Numbers station|numbers station]] broadcast. The entire broadcast is just over 40 minutes long and can be listened to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msar8tdc4zs here]. |
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This broadcast is an encoding of the following message:<ref name="numbers">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/231200/discussions/0/620695877410574318/ <nowiki>[solved!]</nowiki> Strange mystery "numbers" on phone in Here and There Along the Echo (spoilers)]</ref> | This broadcast is an encoding of the following message:<ref name="numbers">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/231200/discussions/0/620695877410574318/ <nowiki>[solved!]</nowiki> Strange mystery "numbers" on phone in Here and There Along the Echo (spoilers)]</ref> | ||
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== Phone models == | == Phone models == | ||
− | Five different phone models are available in-game. The | + | Five different phone models are available in-game. The style of the phone can be changed by following the instructions [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=336101991 here]. |
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== Weird Telephones == | == Weird Telephones == | ||
− | Between 2014 and 2015, [[Cardboard Computer]] auctioned off three real-life telephones. These phones were modified by [[ | + | Between 2014 and 2015, [[Cardboard Computer]] auctioned off three real-life telephones. These phones were modified by [[Jake Elliott]] so that they were only able to dial the singular phone number. |
* '''[https://www.ebay.com/itm/Weird-Telephone-only-dials-one-number-SOLD-AS-IS-FOR-CURIOSITY-ONLY-/331361758516 "Weird Telephone, only dials one number. SOLD AS-IS, FOR CURIOSITY ONLY"]''' | * '''[https://www.ebay.com/itm/Weird-Telephone-only-dials-one-number-SOLD-AS-IS-FOR-CURIOSITY-ONLY-/331361758516 "Weird Telephone, only dials one number. SOLD AS-IS, FOR CURIOSITY ONLY"]''' |