QUESTIONS, AND ANSWERS

[OOA_GUIDEKeymaster]

We completely understand your inquiries. We too desire more open communication from… All.

As a community, please choose three and ONLY three questions that will be humbly presented before III.

Please post them in a new thread with your final decisions for the questions made by 5 pm tomorrow, III will answer two of the three questions.

• This topic was modified 8 years, 5 months ago by  OOA_GUIDE.

[Neil KingParticipant]

Okay everyone – let’s start coming up with questions. I think we need a leader first who is responsible for posting the questions in the new thread when it is ready. Is it okay if we use this particular forum to discuss the questions to be asked? (Not one of the questions I want to ask)

As for a leader to do so I vote for @thegilded since Sean is incredibly active on these forums and knows his way around them and will be able to handle the influx I am sure we will see. Or @mike since he is the scribe and all.

• This reply was modified 8 years, 5 months ago by  Neil King.

[TheBuzParticipant]

I agree with it either being @thegilded or @mike.

We should start a new thread and everyone poses questions and the questions with the most replies are the ones we pick. That sound fair? Neil you want to start a new thread?

[Neil KingParticipant]

I think we should keep the discussion in here. We have our base which is the original task presented and all discussion that follows.

[TheBuzParticipant]

Let’s gather all the questions and discussion here and then our chosen voice can maybe start a clean thread for us to vote for the 3 questions?

[Neil KingParticipant]

I am all for that – as long as everyone else is too.

[Michael RizzoParticipant]

I can dig it

[Susie JParticipant]

My question is: How can I have such a massive crush on III already?

I vote for @thegilded also as long as he is amenable.

[Neil KingParticipant]

Now as for questions I have I know 242 is ringing through my head like none other. Another is the significance of 8. I think knowing how Gatekeepers get their ranking can be very helpful in finding out what happened to 4 and 5 and potentially Addison. What do you all think?

[EziParticipant]

I would also go for how the gatekeeper rankings work as there is so much going on around that at the moment.

[Andrew KaschParticipant]

I’m totally cool with @thegilded or @mike presenting the questions.

Let’s get brainstormin’!!!

[Susie JParticipant]

Yup

[TheBuzParticipant]

Another question: Why did 4 leave earlier than planned?

[Andrew KaschParticipant]

Personally, I would like to get some clarification on L2D’s “wind the clock” riddle.

Also would be great to know if there are any unsolved puzzles/links/clues that are lurking that we haven’t discovered.

[TheBuzParticipant]

We should word it as “What unsolved puzzles/Links/Clues have we not found?”

[Anonymous]

THIS. I second this. I just said it again without realizing you already said it.

[MikeParticipant]

Here are some topics
– the numbers and what they mean
– the order of the Gatekeepers (did they start 242?)
– what happened to Addison
– what happened to GK4
– what happened to Overseer
– how many of “our” years equals one of their “new dusk”

[Andrew KaschParticipant]

I think “What happened to Addison?” should be a definite question.

[Addison BornParticipant]

I’m right here babe

[Neil KingParticipant]

I like the topics you are looking into. What we need to do though is figure out a way to word the question that doesn’t leave us more confused with the answer than before. All are valid points. I think the whereabouts of Overseer are not as important as some of the other questions. 242 is certainly up there. Addison is definitely up there. But we have to remember to be careful.

[Michael RizzoParticipant]

As for me, I want to know where overseer went, I’m still incredibly butt hurt that 3 just straight destroyed overseer

[TheBuzParticipant]

What do the numbers mean that people got in phone calls?

[Neil KingParticipant]

What are the numbers (since nobody knows) and their meaning?

[TheBuzParticipant]

Who is a plant?

[Neil KingParticipant]

Have to be careful with that one. That is assuming there actually is one. And that could easily be avoided. We get 2/3 of them answered so if that one is in it – he probably won’t answer unless the other 2 reveal something more deep or even if III knows. III may not know. He didn’t set the plants – someone else did.

[Sean (@TheGilded)Moderator]

Aww shucks to the lot of you. Your faith in me and @mike is as touching as it is misplaced.

We have until 5pm tomorrow and this is not an opportunity we often get, so we should take our time in coming up with these things. I’d argue that for right now, we should just compile all questions that anyone is interested in, so that we can trim down the list later. As of this post, the current questions are as follows:

1. What is the significance of 242?
2. What is the significance of 8?
3. How do Gatekeepers get their ranking?

My additions to the list:
4. Is the purpose of the forum to speak of all Tension related topics or only things that the OOA would approve of?
5. What exactly is Light2Dark’s role?
6. What does the Dusk/Dawn refer to?
7. What is the current, complete OOA organization structure?
8. What are the tickets going on sale soon going to get us admittance to?

Updated:
9. What are the numbers (since nobody knows) and their meaning?
10. Who is a plant?
11. What do the numbers mean that people got in phone calls?
12. What unsolved puzzles/Links/Clues have we not found?
13. Why did 4 leave earlier than planned?
14. What does “Wind the clock” refer to?
15. the numbers and what they mean
16. the order of the Gatekeepers (did they start 242?)
17. what happened to Addison
18. what happened to GK4
19. what happened to Overseer
20. how many of “our” years equals one of their “new dusk”

• This reply was modified 8 years, 5 months ago by  Sean (@TheGilded). Reason: Updated w/ questions as of 6-6 @ 1:16PM

[Michael RizzoParticipant]

I REALLY like question number 7, what is the complete organization structure…

[Jake OParticipant]

Really liking 7 and 9
And I think they are related, so if we ask both, if he chooses not to answer one, we’ll at least receive a partial answer

[Neil KingParticipant]

Alright guys so I am out until around 4:30 – 5 for the reveal of the answers. As for what I think – I believe getting an answer to the numbers is a good idea as well as the organization. I have given my two cents and I trust the community to make the right decision as to what three questions should get answered.

Glory Be!

[MikeParticipant]

Another thing I think we have to keep in mind is that so far, III has not been talkative. He hasn’t given us more than a few sentences at a time like GK5 and 4 have. I feel like whatever ask needs to be simple to answer, but also a question that a simple answer will help us rather than confuse us or need more to. I could see something like..”What happened to so and so” – “nothing” or something like that.

[Neil KingParticipant]

Second this!

[Jake OParticipant]

third this

[Andrew KaschParticipant]

– Who was Anoch (242)?
– What is the OOA’s goal?
– Who are the Elders?
– How long has the OOA been around?
– What do the crossing out of members’ pictures/names mean?
– What did @light2dark mean when he said “wind the clock?”
– How many Gatekeepers have there been?
– What happened to Bob Jones?
– What did Addison mean when she said “I’m ready?”

I would also like to know the person who saw @thebuz and I get the letter and says he’s watching me, but that’s more self-serving.

• This reply was modified 8 years, 5 months ago by  Andrew Kasch.

[Neil KingParticipant]

As much as I want to know the real answer to what happen to Bob Jones – I think the lynching satisfies my imagination.

[Andrew KaschParticipant]

We also should very SPECIFIC with our questions, so we can minimize vague responses.

[Michael RizzoParticipant]

That’s my biggest fear, all the answers will be VERY vague. I mean, just by seeing the way he responds and talks in the forums/periscope… Everything that he says is barely a few words :/

[ReidVParticipant]

I’m expecting vague, short as heck answers from III but here goes…

When will we see the OOA again?
When will @mike be enlightened? What does it entail? What happens after?
What the f*** does winding the clock entail?
What does “we are not who you think we are” mean?
Who can be trusted?
Will artists ever get recognized in the OOA? (lol)

I also heartily recommend an answer “lock” make 2 important questions similar so they cant dodge it.

[Michael RizzoParticipant]

Hmmmm, that idea could work with the two similar questions…

[ReidVParticipant]

I think a yes/no format might be most effective.

[_Michael GrayParticipant]

Finding out what sins Addison committed against the OOA and where is she now? Those have been eating at my brain since our last event.

[Neil KingParticipant]

All good questions guys! I think with some of them we have to figure out how we would answer them. Such as “who to trust?” they would say something along the lines of trust yourself and your judgement. Ya know thats a vague short answer but tells us what we already know. They won’t tell us who to trust we have to figure that out ourselves.

[Sean (@TheGilded)Moderator]

I’d argue that we should focus more on who the OOA is rather than recent events. Knowing what happened to Addison or 4, for example, seems less important than getting a glimpse into the machinations of the Institute

[TheBuzParticipant]

I’d agree with the Addison question but 4 leaving early seems rather important.

[Andrew KaschParticipant]

I agree too. I think understanding who or what Anoch is and how the OOA is structured is incredibly important.

(I’m starting to get some serious Lovecraft vibes here)

• This reply was modified 8 years, 5 months ago by  Andrew Kasch.

[Jake OParticipant]

yeah,I don’t know if I just imagined it, but as the camera panned away from the computer in the periscope I swear I saw a chthulu like shape in red underneath the candle. I kept trying to pause, but I couldn’t. It was just a couple frames. maybe it just was candle wax and me trying to impose meaning on it

• This reply was modified 8 years, 5 months ago by  Jake O.

[Anonymous]

What about questions that ask for where we should be looking, or what are we missing? I frequently feel at a loss as to what the fuck our next steps are supposed to be, while they talk about missing pieces and clues. Maybe getting help in filling some of those in?

[ReidVParticipant]

Agreed, thats a big one.

[Jake OParticipant]

Agree

[Mustafa SaidParticipant]

Dang, you guys have nailed down some serious thoughts I’ve been having for a while. At this time I can’t really think of any questions that haven’t been covered here.

I think the question that I’d like to see answered was the #7 on @TheGuilded’s thread:

“What is the current, complete OOA organization structure?”

[Jake OParticipant]

I second this, or third or fourth it. But I think this has been one of my main questions since the beginning

[Jake OParticipant]

Would it make sense to ask about the older Facebook video where we never used the second set of numbers? Not sure what the specific question would be. Do the numbers lead anywhere new? Can they be used to unlock something?

[_Michael GrayParticipant]

Also knowing what puzzles are unsolved would be cool to know.

[RustyParticipant]

I agree on so many of these! Ha! Personally, I don’t think a question about the ranking/structure of the organization may even be addressed. They have left it all vague so far, even as we interact with the folks, I feel it may not be useful to ask for a clarification they so obviously are not interested in giving. (On the other hand, now may be the only moment to ask for clarity, I see both sides.)

What about a specific question about the origins (and purpose?) of Sentinel or Brothers of Seraph?

I truly care about the fate of Addison… but I believe we will learn that eventually, may even meet her again. I hope that is the situation. I don’t feel that is one of the more important issues right now. Although, I am extremely curious.

I like the idea of asking about the purpose of the Forums, I believe that confusion… plus the infamous Banhammaring of some has led people to be less open due to simple fear.
So… Is the purpose of the forum to speak of all Tension related topics or only things that the OOA would approve of?

Other potentials I agree most with from above posts…
What does “Wind the clock” refer to?
What do the numbers mean that people got in phone calls?

[Addison BornParticipant]

One question that’s bugged me for a little while – we all have our own paths, and I’m assuming those within the OOA have had paths, and are likely on their paths as well.

In regards to our paths – what is our destination as desired by the OOA?

[AmieParticipant]

I’m a fan of learning about the organizational structure, any missing pieces and what is expected of the forums (OOA, Tension?). I think it would be cool if they answered 2 and threw in that last one for good measure since III thinks we’re nice. 😉

[Anonymous]

ASK ABOUT THE FREAKING PERISCOPE.

[MikeParticipant]

Hey guys, I went through and tried to combine the questions that were similar and then made a tally based on if someone had the same question or said they agreed with it. The top 3 right now are

What have we not found (clues, links, puzzles) – 7
What is the OOA org structure – 6
Significance of numbers (242 and 8)/numbers in phone calls – 6

Here’s everything else, with how many times it was brought up. If you have any other questions or want to vote for anything else, speak up soon please!

Gatekeepers ranking – 4
Why did Four leave earlier than planned/what happened? – 3
What does wind the clock mean? – 4
What happened to Addison/I’m ready/Sins committed? – 5
What happened to Gk4?
What happened to overseer? – 2
How many of our years equals one of their new dusk?
Forum – All tension or only OOA approved – 3
Who is a plant?
What is L2D role?
What does Dusk/Dawn refer to?
What are the tickets for?
Who was Anoch?
Who are the Elders?
How long has the OOA been around?
What do the crossing out of member’s pictures/names mean?
How many Gatekeepers?
What happened to Bob Jones?
Who was watching Andrew?
When will we see the OOA again?
When will Mike be enlightened? What does it entail? What happens after?
What does “we are not who you think we are” mean?
Who can be trusted?
Will artists ever get recognized in the OOA?
What are the origins of BOS/Sentinel?
What are our destination as desired by the OOA?
Freaking Periscope?

[Sean (@TheGilded)Moderator]

Thanks to @mike for consolidating these. My vote goes to the top 3, but I’m concerned that the question “What have we not found” is going to be too open ended and too unlikely to be answered.

While we can try for it, it may be a better idea to ask “Can you explain to us something we’ve missed?” The potential payout is a much lower amount of information, but the chances of receiving a direct answer is higher

[MikeParticipant]

@thegilded – Agreed on the top 3 and the re wording of the question.

[Neil KingParticipant]

Yup I third this. I am happy with all of these! Let’s get these answers guys…

[Anonymous]

I agree as well.
I might also *suggest* (just suggest) that the rewording be something like “could you explain to us something we’ve missed, like the periscope diagram L2D posted, or the constant reference to scope and mirror?”

I emphasize this because the sudden dropping of the diagram seemed odd to me, and going back over my communication with him he really seemed to point to my asking about “scope and mirror” as being a “path not yet explored.”

It *might* have been referring to Periscope the app but I think we already determined that wasn’t true.

Anyway, if you decide to not include that, I’m totally fine with that.

[Sean (@TheGilded)Moderator]

I do like the idea of leading the question, but I’m personally in favor of leaving it open ended. While focusing the question can likely lead to a specific answer, like the Periscope thing, by leaving it open we give them a chance to point us towards whatever they think the biggest thing we’ve missed is

[Anonymous]

Fair enough.

[AmieParticipant]

I agree with the top 3 questions and rewording as well.

[Susie JParticipant]

I agree also

[MikeParticipant]

How are these rewords? I know these aren’t questions, but I don’t want to be tricked by asking and getting a yes or no answer. On second thought, it’s all tone right? So I put a question mark on it but it has to be read with the end of the sentence being in a higher pitched voice

Please explain to us clues/links/puzzles we have missed?
Please explain to us what the OOA organization structure is?
Please explain the significance of the numbers that you are giving us, specifically 242 and 8 from the found letter and the numbers mentioned in some phone calls?

[Anonymous]

One thing to keep in mind – they are only going to answer TWO of these questions. Is there a question that, if it’s answered over another, you’ll wish you hadn’t asked? Can we replace that one with a better question?

Example: I don’t personally care what the OOA organization structure is – I would MUCH rather know the answers to the other two. I know others don’t feel the same way and I respect that, but just make certain that ANY TWO of these being answered will give you what you want.

[MichelleParticipant]

I think that’s perfect, Mike. Well done.

[Jake OParticipant]

these sound great. I worry the first is still too unspecific to receive an answer, but what can you do? If we ask about a more specific puzzle it may just lead to a yes or no as Mike said

[AmieParticipant]

@mike Just add “Can you” to the front of those and bam, you’ve got yourself a question! 😉

[MikeParticipant]

@amieexists – I can, but that goes back to a possible yes or no answer :/

[AmieParticipant]

@mike Yeah, you’re right. I guess that could be possible but if they actually answered in yes or no then they were never going to give us anything anyway. There’s always a loophole right??

[_Michael GrayParticipant]

Thank you @mike for compiling this list together, it really helps us out in having one voice in this together. I agree with the top 3 questions to be asked of from the OOA.

[CodyParticipant]

Im in for to 3 as well.

[Chris424Participant]

I think mike hit the nail on the head with those questions .
The ranking system for the gatekeepers might also answer other questions to for us.
And the puzzle question is also a great question and would point people in the right direction incase they missed something and might cause them to find something someone missed clue wise

[RustyParticipant]

I also agree with the questions, especially since postings seem to keep indicating we have missed something, but nothing seems apparent to anyone. Perhaps the numbers in the phone calls are actually part of that mystery.

[Sean (@TheGilded)Moderator]

Ideally, we should have our questions locked down by 4pm, to allow for a margin of error.

There is some conversation still happening, but it seems that the questions @mike has put up are the ones that we, as a whole, are mostly leaning towards.

Given the recent discussion, does anyone want to alter or replace any of the 3 we currently have?

[TheBuzParticipant]

Those 3 questions I think are great. Only issue I can foresee is 1 and 3 may yield the same answer.

[Sean (@TheGilded)Moderator]

That’s fair, there is overlap. Do you want to suggest a substitute question, or reword one to include “non-numerical clue” to make it exclusionary?

[MikeParticipant]

@thegilded – should a new thread be made at that time? That way it’s nice and clean for III and the OOA Guide to see and to answer?

[Sean (@TheGilded)Moderator]

Yeah, per the submission guidelines we’ll need to create a new topic that only contains our 3 questions, their response, and likely any conversation we have based on their response

[MikeParticipant]

I get what you’re saying, but I think they are 2 different things being asked. The significance doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a clue. Like we were all theorizing yesterday, does 8 mean a Gatekeeper? Was 242 the starting point? It could give us more background info than a clue we missed, know what I mean?

[Andrew KaschParticipant]

The 242/8 thing falls under the organizational structure, I believe. And the numbers definitely falls into the “clues we have missed” category.

Suggest we either ask who/what Anoch is or what happened to Addison. Those are two of the biggest question marks right now.

[Sean (@TheGilded)Moderator]

Do we know that, though? 242/8 may be related to organizational structure, but a complete picture of organizational structure is more like “Gatekeepers report to Oracles, L2D reports to Gatekeepers, Overseer reports to the Oracles”, etc.

I’d be okay with the Anoch question, but I think that we’re missing bigger pieces of this puzzle that matter more than what happened to Addison.

That said, if people want to revise the list, you’ll have until 4:30pm to do so, as I’ll be posting the questions at 4:30. If there is a significant enough movement to change the questions, I’m certainly willing to do so, but if you want to you gotta join Andrew in speaking up now

[TheBuzParticipant]

As much as I want to know what Anoch is…

I think they may not answer that truthfully or fully. But it is a great question.

We yeild much more from asking 242 question.

Asking what happened to Addison I don’t think will reveal much more than what we’ve all theorized and will probably warrent an elusive answer.

242
Missing clues
And structure seem to be the best bet.

However I do really like asking about the winding clock, or perhaps using one of our questions to confirm a long standing theory… A yes or not question if you will.. I.E. Do the gatekeepers represent the 5 senses… Something like that?

Just spitballing here since we’re down to the wire.

[Addison BornParticipant]

Agreed w/ @thebuz. 242, Missing clues, Structure gives us the opportunity to learn about OOA history, things we’ve missed and where to look next time we’re stuck, and OOA organization.

We can use these to hopefully uncover what happened to Addison, who or what Anoch is, what winds the clock and if the gatekeepers are actual beings or metaphors for senses, etc.

I really feel like answers to any two of these three will help us uncover answers to the third and more.

[Jake OParticipant]

I think the questions should remain as is. I agree, there is some overlap. But I think that helps us. No matter, which of the two they choose to answer, it will hopefully help a little with whichever one remains unanswered.

[Sean (@TheGilded)Moderator]

It’s up. Here’s hoping we get something good

Also, don’t post there until after the OOA does. Lets keep their response high up in the thread

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