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− | + | [[File:EchoRiverPostcard.jpg|thumb|right|''Here And There Along The Echo'' postcard.]] | |
− | + | {{title}} is the third {{KRZ}} intermission act, 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]]. | |
− | [[File:EchoRiverPostcard.jpg|thumb|right|''Here And There Along The Echo'' | ||
− | {{title}} is the third {{KRZ}} | ||
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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 | + | This broadcast is an encoding 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> |
− | < | + | <blockquote>''By night we suffer, wandering, night frees the imprisoned spirits, and his cage abandoned Cerberus himself strays. At dawn the law demands return to the pools of Lethe: we are borne across, and the ferryman counts the load he’s carried.''</blockquote> |
− | By night we suffer, wandering, night frees the imprisoned spirits, and his cage abandoned Cerberus himself strays. At dawn the law demands return to the pools of Lethe: we are borne across, and the ferryman counts the load he’s carried. | ||
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This is a direct quote from [[wikipedia:Propertius|Propertius]]' book of elegies, ''Elegiae''. | This is a direct quote from [[wikipedia:Propertius|Propertius]]' book of elegies, ''Elegiae''. | ||
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[[File:Fax audio.ogg]] | [[File:Fax audio.ogg]] | ||
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− | < | + | <nowiki>Echo River Central Exchange Fax 270- 3 -81 2 |
− | Echo River Central Exchange Fax 270- 3 -81 2 | ||
Monday 03:25:17 cc Loretta, Archival for training purposes only | Monday 03:25:17 cc Loretta, Archival for training purposes only | ||
<< Transcript begins >> | << Transcript begins >> | ||
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<< Transcript ends >> | << Transcript ends >> | ||
Echo River Central Exchange Fax 270- 3 -81 2 | Echo River Central Exchange Fax 270- 3 -81 2 | ||
− | Monday 03:25:17 | + | Monday 03:25:17</nowiki> |
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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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File:HATATE Phone 5.png | File:HATATE Phone 5.png | ||
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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"] |
** This phone was purchasable on eBay between October 29 and November 8, 2014, and was sold by [[Dot]]. | ** This phone was purchasable on eBay between October 29 and November 8, 2014, and was sold by [[Dot]]. | ||
** A video showing off the phone can be watched [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mITlhHRe0n4 here]. | ** A video showing off the phone can be watched [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mITlhHRe0n4 here]. | ||
− | * | + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDF4cwAghAc "1986 RadioShack Office Phone"] |
** This phone was purchasable between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. PST on December 20, 2014 by dialing (855) 515-FONE. A live stream was viewable at http://<nowiki />now.kentuckyroutezero.com/. | ** This phone was purchasable between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. PST on December 20, 2014 by dialing (855) 515-FONE. A live stream was viewable at http://<nowiki />now.kentuckyroutezero.com/. | ||
** An unboxing video of this phone can be watched [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yy-p2O50TY here]. | ** An unboxing video of this phone can be watched [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yy-p2O50TY here]. | ||
− | * Phone from live auction at | + | * Phone from live auction at "Weird Telephone, Only Dials One Number" in Chicago. |
− | ** This phone was purchasable in-person at a March 21, 2015 event hosted at | + | ** This phone was purchasable in-person at a March 21, 2015 event hosted at The Nightingale, a cinema in Chicago, and organized by the Video Game Art Gallery. Remote bidding was also available via the number (712) 775-7031 / Meeting ID 783617705. A live stream was viewable on http://<nowiki />now.kentuckyroutezero.com/. |
** Photos from this event are viewable [https://www.flickr.com/photos/90404769@N05/sets/72157649171972394/ here]. | ** Photos from this event are viewable [https://www.flickr.com/photos/90404769@N05/sets/72157649171972394/ here]. | ||
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File:Weird Telephone 1.jpg|Weird Telephone #1 | File:Weird Telephone 1.jpg|Weird Telephone #1 | ||
File:Weird Telephone 2.jpg|Weird Telephone #2 | File:Weird Telephone 2.jpg|Weird Telephone #2 | ||
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File:Weird Telephone 3.jpg|Weird Telephone #3 | File:Weird Telephone 3.jpg|Weird Telephone #3 | ||
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[[Category:Games]] | [[Category:Games]] | ||
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