[2022] ⋆ THE WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE!
You could have found the advertisement anywhere. Wedged between your mail, slipped under your door, or perhaps even in the spam folder of your email account.
Whatever matter the case, a puzzle has been presented to you, and you can't help but wish to figure it out!
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Hello, future detectives!
Welcome to the main event page for The Adventures of Bearlock Holmes!
This is a mainly puzzle-type event. If you solve the puzzle, you get raffle tickets!
There are also prompts that can be completed to earn more tickets.
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The advertisement reads:
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO ASSIST THE WORLDS GREATEST DETECTIVE? SIMPLY SOLVE THIS PUZZLE!
In a world turned upside down, 3 + 3 = 8 and c x c = 3
while (u + u)/0 = 3 and [c] = 5. What is the answer?
EMAIL ALL ANSWERS TO [email protected]!*
*THIS IS A FAKE EMAIL DONT ACTUALLY DO THIS
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO ASSIST THE WORLDS GREATEST DETECTIVE? SIMPLY SOLVE THIS PUZZLE!
In a world turned upside down, 3 + 3 = 8 and c x c = 3
while (u + u)/0 = 3 and [c] = 5. What is the answer?
EMAIL ALL ANSWERS TO [email protected]!*
*THIS IS A FAKE EMAIL DONT ACTUALLY DO THIS
The answer to the puzzle above is (highlight) BEES
[1] ⋆ HOW TO PLAY
[ EVENT TIMELINE ]
Subject to change depending on mod's irl schedule!
Events will end 11:59 PM EST day of. No answers or submissions will be accepted after.
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CURRENT RAFFLE: HONEY LEMON
ENDING MAY 31
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CURRENT EVENT: CHAPTER FOUR
Please check the drop down link to see the latest event!
Subject to change depending on mod's irl schedule!
Events will end 11:59 PM EST day of. No answers or submissions will be accepted after.
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CURRENT RAFFLE: HONEY LEMON
ENDING MAY 31
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CURRENT EVENT: CHAPTER FOUR
Please check the drop down link to see the latest event!
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There are several prompts for this event. Please read the rules carefully. If you are confused, you are free to contact a mod in our discord server, linked below!
discord.gg/3WXQ5hw
We hope to see you around!
MISSION: Help Bearlock Holmes, the greatest detective, solve mysteries!
SUBMISSIONS:
PRIZE CLAIMS:
The raffle ticket and bean rewards cannot be claimed in conjunction with another reward. That is, you cannot claim BOTH raffle ticket and beans, you must choose one OR the other.
- Solve the puzzles on the linked website!
- Complete prompts to receive either a raffle ticket OR green beans.
- Prompts can be completed an unlimited number of times.
SUBMISSIONS:
- All submissions must be uploaded to the event folder.
- In order to qualify for your rewards, you must keep log of the following details in your tracker (visit the ARPG GUIDE if you haven't set one up yet):
- [1] a link to your submission
- [2] the quest code
- For example:
- [BB2-001] link to submission
- [BB2-002] link to submission
PRIZE CLAIMS:
The raffle ticket and bean rewards cannot be claimed in conjunction with another reward. That is, you cannot claim BOTH raffle ticket and beans, you must choose one OR the other.
- You DO NOT need to submit a form to claim your BEANS.
- To claim raffle tickets, link your submission in a NEW COMMENT on the raffle page (above)
[2] ⋆ PUZZLES
General rules:
- Please DO NOT share any answers or hints with other users. Anyone caught doing so will be banned from the current raffle, and possibly the group.
- Please limit guesses to once per day per person. You are therefore allowed around 14 guesses per puzzle event. Use them wisely!
- If you are unsure as to whether your guess went through, please DM bao#4151 on discord, or note miyabau on deviantart and we will get back to you.
- Answers will not be given until the time event period is up.
- Once answers are revealed to the public, you will not be able to gain any more raffle tickets from participating in the puzzle.
- The method to solve the puzzle will be revealed on our discord!
Prizes:
- You will get raffle tickets for answering the puzzle.
Site notes:
- Please view the site on a desktop / laptop for best results! Point and click on objects and receive information about it to the right of your screen.
- Coding was done by @miyabau with the help of imagemap - if there are any errors, please let us know!
Submissions:
- All answers should be given on-site. Sometimes, you will have to find the submission page. It will look like the image below. When submitting your answer, please include your USERNAME and ANSWER in all caps.
[3] ⋆ PROMPTS
General rules:
Minimum requirements:
Bonus green beans:
- Even though the prompt says "your baobear", you are in fact welcome to use any baobear (with permission), including npcs viewable on our masterlist.
- However, all submissions should be done by yourself!
- Prompts are purposely left vague, so feel free to get creative!
- For collaborations, work should be divided equally among participants
- For example, one does lines while the other colours.
- Alternatively, one could draw a picture, while the other writes 250 words based on the image!
Minimum requirements:
- All prompt and art submissions should have at least 1 fullbody, be flat coloured, and have a suggestion of a background.
- Writing submissions should have at least 400 words.
Bonus green beans:
- + 10 beans per extra baobear, +5 if halfbody
- + 10 beans per extra 250 words over minimum word count
- Bonus green beans may apply to raffle ticket submissions
- Example: You draw three fullbodies with a background with 250 words of writing. You can get either (choose one):
- 2 tickets base + 20 beans for extra art +10 beans for writing
- 20 beans base + 20 beans for extra art +10 beans for writing
- Example: You draw three fullbodies with a background with 250 words of writing. You can get either (choose one):
⋆ BH1-001: THE MISSING NOT FORGOTTEN PASSWORD ⋆
For this prompt, draw or write about your baobear helping Bearlock Holmes figure out his (missing and not forgotten) laptop password!
Rewards:
Submissions:
Rewards:
- Each completion of BH1-001 will get you either (choose one):
- 20 beans (base) and any additional beans, OR
- 2 raffle tickets for the current raffle (see below)
Submissions:
- Please visit the main event page for more info.
- You DO NOT need to submit a form to claim your BEANS.
- To claim raffle tickets, link your submission in a NEW COMMENT on the raffle page.
⋆ BH1-002: THE FLOUNDERING FLORIST
For this prompt, draw or write about your baobear helping Bella Baogonia in her flower shop!
Rewards:
Submissions:
Rewards:
- Each completion of BH1-002 will get you either (choose one):
- 20 beans (base) and any additional beans, OR
- 2 raffle tickets for the current raffle (see below)
Submissions:
- Please visit the main event page for more info.
- You DO NOT need to submit a form to claim your BEANS.
- To claim raffle tickets, link your submission in a NEW COMMENT on the raffle page.
⋆ BH1-003: BAMBOOZLED BARISTA ⋆
For this prompt, draw or write about your baobear helping Theobear Pawddington at his shop!
Rewards:
Submissions:
Rewards:
- Each completion of BH1-002 will get you either (choose one):
- 20 beans (base) and any additional beans, OR
- 2 raffle tickets for the current raffle (see below)
Submissions:
- Please visit the main event page for more info.
- You DO NOT need to submit a form to claim your BEANS.
- To claim raffle tickets, link your submission in a NEW COMMENT on the raffle page.
⋆ BH1-004: I JUST HATE THIS BEAR ⋆
For this prompt, draw or write about your baobear investigating Bearmillion's office room!
Rewards:
Submissions:
Rewards:
- Each completion of BH1-004 will get you either (choose one):
- 20 beans (base) and any additional beans, OR
- 2 raffle tickets for the current raffle (see below)
Submissions:
- Please visit the main event page for more info.
- You DO NOT need to submit a form to claim your BEANS.
- To claim raffle tickets, link your submission in a NEW COMMENT on the raffle page.
⋆ BH1-005: THE HEISTED HONEY ⋆
For this prompt, draw or write about your baobear investigating the crime scene at Rosebearys!
Rewards:
Submissions:
Rewards:
- Each completion of BH1-004 will get you either (choose one):
- 20 beans (base) and any additional beans, OR
- 2 raffle tickets for the current raffle (see below)
Submissions:
- Please visit the main event page for more info.
- You DO NOT need to submit a form to claim your BEANS.
- To claim raffle tickets, link your submission in a NEW COMMENT on the raffle page.
[4] ⋆ CURRENT RAFFLE
CURRENT RAFFLE: HONEY LEMON
[5] ⋆ FAQ
Help! I'm a bit confused. What would I need to do to get raffle tickets?
There are three ways to get raffle tickets.
I don't have a baobear! Can I still participate? :(
Do I need to submit a form for stickers or beans?
If Bearlock is so great, why does he even need our help?
Can I use the human form of my baobear?
There are three ways to get raffle tickets.
- [1] Join the group, advertise the raffle, and tag someone
- Max once per person, per baobear raffle
- [2] Complete any of the prompts above
- No limit, you can do ANY prompt for any of the baobear raffles
- [3] Solve puzzles (... or not!)
- Earn raffle tickets by solving puzzles. Even if your guess is incorrect, you will get raffle tickets. So give it your best shot!
- Earn raffle tickets by solving puzzles. Even if your guess is incorrect, you will get raffle tickets. So give it your best shot!
- Yes, you will both get rewards!
I don't have a baobear! Can I still participate? :(
- Of course!!!!!!! Even though the prompt says "your baobear", you are in fact welcome to use any baobear (with permission), including npcs viewable on our masterlist.
Do I need to submit a form for stickers or beans?
- No! Please track these yourself.
If Bearlock is so great, why does he even need our help?
- He likes the company...
Can I use the human form of my baobear?
- You may use any form of your baobear (including human) for these prompts!
- However, human forms should have bear ears (and not human ears) and must at least vaguely resemble the baobear.