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Encryption and
Cipher Education
   
 

:: RESOURCES

If you are new to the world of ARG's or new to puzzles, there are many resources you might need to consult during a game. Subject matter can be wide ranging from Chemistry to Music to Mathematics. Of course, do not forget the element of cryptography and code breaking.

Some quick research on the internet can reveal or solve some clues to a game, but many need more time and effort. That is where these resources might help.

Reading of basic codes and cryptography:

Ciphers by Ritter: Excellent review and introduction to ciphers

The ROTator: Simple Rotational Letter Coder and Decoder

Cryptology Paper by Oliver Pell
; introduction of codes and ciphers

CipherClerk's: Program to run several ciphers

Vigenere Applet: Program to try encrypting and decrypting

General ARG resources:

Anagram Generator: Wordsmith.org Anagram generator

MapQuest: Latitude and Longitude Calculator

Lyrics World: Search Songs, Artists and Lyrics

Understand that these are just a few beginning ideas and reads.
There are many other sources that you might want to search for yourself.

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