Comics Discussion => Flipside Discussion => Topic started by: charles on March 29, 2009, 10:33:34 pm

Title: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on March 29, 2009, 10:33:34 pm
The following are a list of hints to finding some secret areas within the primary flipside website.
They were originally posted by Brion in an earlier forum.

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Secret Flipline: Look for the secret "phone" by a counter.

Secret Madman's Stash: Somewhere in May's interview...

Secret Gallery: Look for an image of strip poker.

Secret April Fools Archive: Look for the approriate date in the update log.

Secret Map Room: Step 1: Make a mistake. Step 2: Find the map.

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With respect to other's fun in figuring out the clues and finding the areas, please don't post a link the them in the forum.  If someone asks for a link because they simply can't find the area despite the clues, kindly PM it to them.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Admiral Apocalypto on March 29, 2009, 10:58:08 pm
Well the Madman's Stash was a dead giveaway, but other than that...well, I have no idea.  What does the AF in AF Archive mean?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on March 29, 2009, 11:09:09 pm
April Fools.  I'll change that.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Admiral Apocalypto on March 29, 2009, 11:15:04 pm
Want to give slightly better hints?  Of course not the links themselves, but I think it would be ok to make it a little easier.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on March 29, 2009, 11:38:46 pm
*shrug* Ask Brion. I just made a copy of his hints.

If you're not fussed about the hunt, I can PM you the links, or at least the link to the MAP room which shows the rough location of the other secret areas and gives a few more hints on how to get to them.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Admiral Apocalypto on March 29, 2009, 11:48:44 pm
Ha, what?  No, the hunt is all I care about!  So were you able to find the links with only these hints?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on March 29, 2009, 11:51:23 pm
Yeah but the April fools was a tricky one for me.  I didn't know where the hell to find the update log, even after I found the map room and it showed there should be a link to it on the front page.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Admiral Apocalypto on March 30, 2009, 12:09:28 am
Ha, well that one was easy as well.  Two down, three to go.  Also, I always did have the suspicion that Brion's real name was Carlos Estévez.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Hans on March 30, 2009, 02:00:48 am
Some areas are very easy, when you use a browser or tool that creates a list of the links in a page without all the hiding stuff. For me Lynx was a big help.
If this is a too big hint, sorry, tell me and I will delete it.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Razzly on March 30, 2009, 11:18:45 am
I've found all but two. Fun, but a bit frustrating...
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Admiral Apocalypto on March 30, 2009, 11:21:31 am
The two I found were just obvious while the other three don't make a bit of sense.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Yeti on March 30, 2009, 05:10:25 pm
I became aware of these secret areas after they were mentioned within the comic. I became slightly obsessive and seem to remember actually trawling through the entirity of the gallery to see if any other pictures happened to link to a secret area.

I found the madman's stash on my own, and then I believe I found the maproom. The maproom rather ruined finding the last area - but I got it. I think I may have found the flipline before but not really paid any attention to it.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on March 30, 2009, 05:24:06 pm
@Brion: have you had many calls over the years on the flipline?  Anything interesting?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on March 31, 2009, 08:55:04 am
Very few, I'm afraid!  Most people are too scared to call!
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: UmberIsSexy on March 31, 2009, 09:06:00 am
I heard it's mostly LordKaT calling and forcing Brion to listen to him talk about his various rashes and other weird medical problems.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: akashayi on March 31, 2009, 02:52:57 pm
I wouldn't put it past LordKat. But you're just giving him ideas.... I think left a creepy voice message like 6 years ago or something after I found the flipline first.

Not many calls, though? I was under the impression that you got calls from sexy flipsiders around the clock, Brion. ;P
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Draco on March 31, 2009, 03:22:33 pm
i know them exsept the map room, the only one i cant get
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on March 31, 2009, 03:28:55 pm
I've got 'em all so if anyone is too frustrated to find 'em just PM me and I'll send you the link.

I should give Brion a call.  Don't know what to say and its probably expensive from Aussie land but *shrug* at least it'll get some use.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on March 31, 2009, 03:59:56 pm
I wouldn't put it past LordKat. But you're just giving him ideas.... I think left a creepy voice message like 6 years ago or something after I found the flipline first.

Not many calls, though? I was under the impression that you got calls from sexy flipsiders around the clock, Brion. ;P

No, I rarely get any!  I could use some more!
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: LordKaT on March 31, 2009, 04:03:25 pm
You know, Brion, you're just asking for trouble.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on March 31, 2009, 04:04:58 pm
Thats it.  We're gonna all have to give him a call and tell him some lame joke for Maytag to use in her act.

Who's with me!?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: crazy_razor on March 31, 2009, 04:17:10 pm
Brion I'm going to call you and bug you TO DEATH. "HI BRION WATCHA DOIN? DRAWING?????? OH THAT'S COOL"

(actually i'm too scared, i mean hell i saw you in person for gosh's sakes and i didn't have anything to say. boo.)
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: akashayi on March 31, 2009, 04:21:47 pm
We'll have organize a strike attack, Charles.

a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Oddball on April 01, 2009, 08:19:43 am
where is this phone and map room?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on April 01, 2009, 10:31:30 am
Brion I'm going to call you and bug you TO DEATH. "HI BRION WATCHA DOIN? DRAWING?????? OH THAT'S COOL"

(actually i'm too scared, i mean hell i saw you in person for gosh's sakes and i didn't have anything to say. boo.)

Why are you scared?  Don't you know I'm predisposed to like all girls who call me?  Unless you sound like a man, don't worry!
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: LordKaT on April 01, 2009, 12:27:36 pm
Well that was a dumb conversation.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on April 01, 2009, 02:17:05 pm
He's just mad that I told him I'd rather be talking to a girl.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on April 01, 2009, 02:51:44 pm
Ok, additional hint: The Flipline is accessed from the front page of the website.  So is the "update log" for that matter, which will help you find the AF archive.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Admiral Apocalypto on April 01, 2009, 03:06:47 pm
Found the flipline. It's only on for two hours a day?  I'm usually in class from 10AM to noon >_>
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: LordKaT on April 01, 2009, 03:07:50 pm
He's just mad that I told him I'd rather be talking to a girl.

I'm more upset over your dismissal of Burn Notice and your lack of understanding I'm committed to being both sane and parrots at the same time >:(
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on April 01, 2009, 03:41:23 pm
Found the flipline. It's only on for two hours a day?  I'm usually in class from 10AM to noon >_>
Can we leave a message if we call outside that time?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on April 01, 2009, 04:08:08 pm
It was supposed to be 10am - midnight, but it said 10am - 12pm.  I changed it to 10am - midnight, now it should be more clear.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Admiral Apocalypto on April 01, 2009, 04:25:05 pm
I'm talking to the lobster RIGHT NOW!

Edit: Well, that was uneventful.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on April 01, 2009, 05:20:27 pm
*shrug* what did you expect?  All secrets to be revealed?

Thats probably a reason I haven't bothered calling.  It's expensive from Australia and all but I'm not afraid or anything, just can't think of anything interesting to talk about *shrug*

@Brion: You should have a texting service.  Heaps of people would send SMS messages.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Admiral Apocalypto on April 01, 2009, 05:25:15 pm
I was kidding about the uneventful bit, ha, we talked for about 5 minutes, good times.  I'm just really not much of a phone person.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on April 01, 2009, 05:50:30 pm
Quote from: Bio on Brion from Flipside
Location: Chicago IL, United States
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Chag4 on April 01, 2009, 06:00:17 pm
10-12 is in the middle of the night in norway. D: like 5 in the morning. I wish I could leave messages any time.

Wait a sec, scratch that, I'm stupid.

Ah, oaky, now I get it.

So, I can call in the evenings. From 5 to some time in the middle of the noight if I'd like. I think.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on April 01, 2009, 06:29:57 pm
I actually live IN Chicago.  I used to live in Elmhurst, but we moved about a year ago.  Now I live in the south side, somewhere close to Pilsen.  Where do you live, Deatzh?  Wanna come to "art night," sometime? ^^

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artnightchicago/ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artnightchicago/)
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Pozf on April 01, 2009, 07:10:29 pm
What no trains that go out into the city?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Pozf on April 01, 2009, 07:18:10 pm
An 18 female alone in a city! OMGZ your a statistic waiting to happen?? *cough tazersolveeverything cough*

hmm wiki says legal in IL with restrictions >.>; no idea what that means though

Editedit: ah says only legal in the home >.> + they run like 350. there goes that Idea  ::)

hmmm theres always pepperspray... (ok I'm looking way to much into things Imma stop now)
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on April 01, 2009, 07:25:00 pm
We usually have them downtown in a restaurant, or at our place.  Our place isn't in the nicest neighborhood, though, so you may want an escort.  And it is kind of far from Bolingbrook.  I used to drive down to Bolingbrook all the time to go to this video store there, because they had a huge anime selection.  I don't bother anymore though, thanks to Netflix.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Razzly on April 03, 2009, 12:55:14 am
Aww! I want to call you Brion, but I can't find the secret flipline...
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on April 03, 2009, 03:58:16 am
I've PMed it to a few people.  You need only ask if you want to give up the hunt and I'll PM it to you.  Otherwise, good luck finding it.

I think I actually found the flipline by accident once.  Then when I found out about the hidden areas, the memory came back and I realised what I'd discovered.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Razzly on April 03, 2009, 07:56:14 am
Could you just PM me another hint?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Ala on April 12, 2009, 08:53:16 am
Hm.. I found all (the Flipline was the easiest) but the Secret Map Room. And I give up on that one. PM me the answer please, anyone?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Emp_Dragon on April 12, 2009, 09:58:42 am
When in doubt, use more ordnance ;D
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Oddball on April 12, 2009, 10:05:20 am
then call in an airstrike followed up by ground troops.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: akashayi on April 12, 2009, 02:39:36 pm
Call and ask Brion to let you hear his special deep sexy voice ;)
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Oddball on April 12, 2009, 02:47:20 pm
have not tried to find the others yet....the thrill of the hunt has left me just now besides if i want to use the phone line would probably have to wait until late here.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Pozf on April 12, 2009, 03:00:07 pm
Every time I go into my contact list, the Flipline is the first number that pops up.
And I've been considering it, and wondering, what the world do I say?  "OH HI THIS IS... uh... I can't really pronounce my forum name..."

Please if I can find a pronunciation for Pozf I'm pretty sure you can find one for Deatzh. Something  like Deatshh or deatch or detch or something like that. (at least in my head it does)
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Pozf on April 13, 2009, 02:11:19 pm
Nah Pozf got turned into 2 syllables when people were asking me how to pronounce it ( for the record it's Poz-uhf) too hard to connect the "z" and "f" so I just added a sound that makes it kinda roll of the tongue. Doesn't really matter though whenever people actually refer to me as Pozf,on ventrillo, or in game, it generally ends up being Pozzie for whatever reason.

It doesn't have to sound how it looks... that's the best part of making up a random word to use as a moniker. Well that and it ends up being unique to you and identifying.
(Edit: Not always actuall,y Pozf was taken on Ebay when I went to buy a part for my ipod today. Grar.)

The real catch is getting people to realize it's you when you talk to them because they may not pronounce it "properly" in their head, and get confused by it.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on April 16, 2009, 12:23:33 pm
People from this forum who have called me so far: Admiral, Lordkat, and Akashayi.  I think that's it.  Charles may have called me once a long time ago, I can't remember.

I guess the rest of you guys are all too scared!
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: akashayi on April 16, 2009, 12:26:40 pm
Aww... See, there you are again dashing that image I have of you being called by cute women all the time :)

It's ok Flipsiders, I'll protect you from the scary Brion. ...now, where did I put that butter?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Emp_Dragon on April 16, 2009, 02:05:41 pm
Umm for me it's more like the cost of international phone calls that's keeping me from calling...
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on April 16, 2009, 10:03:50 pm
Okay, add Deatzh to the list of brave souls who have called me!  See, that wasnt so hard, was it?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Smiles on April 16, 2009, 10:42:13 pm
... wait there's a map room?! ???
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on April 16, 2009, 10:47:11 pm
Yeah, feel free to PM me if you give up on the hunt for it or any other room. Someone's already asked me for all the rooms so I've just got a stored PM that I resend to whoever asks.

Alright, I'll see if I can get permission from "She-who-must-be-obeyed" to make an overseas call to Lobster boy.  Dunno what the hell I'll talk about but *shrug*
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: akashayi on April 16, 2009, 10:56:31 pm
Ask for his sexy voice, Charles ;P

Have butter, now need to find lemon. Mm, delicious.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Oddball on April 17, 2009, 12:06:38 am
hmm international call on a mobile? last time i did that it cost me a fortune.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on April 17, 2009, 11:15:07 am
Don't feel like you have to call if it's gonna cost you a lot of money.  Unless you are a girl, then you should feel like you have to call.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, I like girls.  Damn it...!  Why must I be so heterosexual...!!
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: akashayi on April 17, 2009, 02:14:11 pm
I guess what I'm trying to say is, I like girls.  Damn it...!  Why must I be so heterosexual...!!

I could perhaps help you with that ;P </tease>
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Oddball on April 18, 2009, 12:22:53 am
Not a girl am  afraid just a bloke wearing a kilt *if i wore some thing under it THEN it would be a skirt*
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on April 18, 2009, 02:57:33 am
My wife has told me to figure out the rough cost first... I just gotta get off my bum and look it up now.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Razzly on April 25, 2009, 05:28:15 am
I'd like to call too. I wonder if I need a directional number?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: UmberIsSexy on April 29, 2009, 10:49:55 am
My wife has told me to figure out the rough cost first... I just gotta get off my bum and look it up now.
Well fine but remember that Brion would prefer that she calls, not you. ;D

Yeah I'll have to call since Deatzh said so...is it 24 hour service?  I'm thinking 4am, drunk off my ass would probably be the best situation, since that's when I'm at my most charming.

Perhaps after the GWAR show this Sunday  ;D ;D ;D ;D  (I am so happy!)
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on April 29, 2009, 05:41:54 pm
It was supposed to be 10am - midnight, but it said 10am - 12pm.  I changed it to 10am - midnight, now it should be more clear.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Trombonefellow on May 26, 2009, 07:52:41 pm
I called before I joined, I don't think he'd remember me though.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Templar77 on May 27, 2009, 03:13:33 am
I found all the areas but now my phone doesnt work  >:(......
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: tbeean on April 09, 2010, 08:30:37 am
sorry for bringing up an old thread  :P
but charles, please send me the link for the april fools and the map page?
they're the only ones i can't find  :'(
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Emp_Dragon on April 09, 2010, 08:53:40 am
I'd like to have those links too
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: charles on April 11, 2010, 01:34:44 am
Done, and no worries with bringing this topic back. Thats what it's here for  :)
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: tbeean on April 11, 2010, 05:20:17 am
Done, and no worries with bringing this topic back. Thats what it's here for  :)
much appreciated Charles  ;D
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: truesorrow on August 27, 2011, 05:36:42 am
ummm sorry if im bringing this up a bit late but can you gie me the link to the map area its the onlybone i cant find.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: L0g0s on August 28, 2011, 12:53:35 pm
I found most of the secret areas on my own.  I like the challenge.  But the flipline.  I'll admit, I'm a little phone phobic.  As in seriously, I don't like talking on them period, even with people in my family. 
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Japaka on August 29, 2011, 02:30:25 am
Heh, i had to ask Charles for the map also. Rest are easy to find with the hints. :P

And i hate talking on the phone also. Everytime it rings, i don't want to pick up, i get nervous when i have to talk to people i don't know and i can't see them face to face. I guess that's because i'm living with other people, and 96% of the calls are for my mother. If i were living on my own, i KNOW 100% of the calls are for me, so when i'm going to pick up, i'll find someone i know already. Or wrong number, but whatever.

Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: DeeD on October 04, 2011, 07:21:08 pm
This seemeed like a great idea to do before i went to bed,an hour ish later and Im still thinking it was a good idea,but also wondering how to beat insomnia tomorrow night :)
CTRL+A is such a useful shortcut with these things, the only one that gave me real trouble was the april fools one.
Ah well,time well spent, now off to have some probably quite odd Flipside-y dreams. Yay?
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brillig on October 20, 2011, 10:29:54 am
My first post on these wonderful forums :)

Could someone pm me the map room? Also, Brion, is the flipline a landline? Because if so, it would be cheaper for interstate ppl to call.
Love, a new flipsider.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Brion Foulke on October 21, 2011, 11:15:40 am
Nope, the Flipline is a cell.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: Alkillholic on February 10, 2012, 04:53:52 am
Hi, I was wondering if someone could PM me the links. Would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Flipside SECRET AREAS - Hints
Post by: pervataru on August 29, 2012, 01:00:28 pm
sorry to ask this but I was not able to pm charles for the location of the map room can anybody send it to me please.