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-[[#Story|YSHDT.com]]
+[[#Story|Start of Chapter]]
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-[[#Letschasethemouse|Letschasethemouse]]
+<span class="altTooltip2">[[#Checkpoint #1|Checkpoint #1]]<span class="tooltiptext2">After exploring a newly expanded YSHDT.com, the players are led to a blog...</span></span>
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-[[#Drowned|Drowned]]
+<span class="altTooltip2">[[#Checkpoint #2|Checkpoint #2]]<span class="tooltiptext2">The players rescued Doug from a heavy storm after meeting Patrem. As he leaves to check on the Fishery, the players encounter "Drown".</span></span>
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-[[#Notes|Notes]]
+<span class="altTooltip2">[[#Checkpoint #3|Checkpoint #3]]<span class="tooltiptext2">After witnessing Doug's strange "possession" via the "Mask of Truth", the players decide to investigate him further and retrieve his notes.</span></span>
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 <p>The players witness Deku Link die - likely representing whatever terrible fate befell Doug. They are then mocked for failing to save him. After this, the "<b>Song of Time</b>" plays - possibly indicating that the players are about to interact with the past.</p>
-<h5>Letschasethemouse</h5>
+{{Checkpoint|num=1}}
 <p>Players discovered that if they remained on the front page of YSHDT.com for too long, they would be redirect to a new website - a blog titled "<b>Letschasethemouse</b>" hosted on Blogspot.com. This blog was ran by someone named "<b>DandP</b>" and contained the following posts:</p>
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 <p>Fearing that the Fishery might be flooded, Doug decides to go check on it.</p>
-<h5>Drowned</h5>
+{{Checkpoint|num=2}}
 <p>Later that night, a strange new user joined the Internet Detectives Skype group. This user's name was a long string of numbers that translated to "<b>Drown</b>" - possibly linking them back to "<b>Drowned</b>" who was previously seen on Youshouldnthavedonethat.net. However, due to their name being a relatively long cipher, many players opted to simply call them "<b>Numbers Guy</b>".</p>
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-<h5>Notes</h5>
+{{Checkpoint|num=3}}
 <p>The players noticed Doug mentioning his "notes" and took interest - perhaps these were the notes they were told to retrieve on YSHDT.com? In an attempt to procure them, players submitted the video "<b>PostmanSearch.arg</b>", which featured Link equipping the <b>Postman's Hat</b> and checking a mailbox. While this submission was accepted, it had a somewhat unexpected outcome. Later that night, a new user joined Within Hubris - <b>Helper</b>. Helper's avatar was the "<b>Postman's Hat</b>", implying that his arrival was a result of the players' submission. This was confirmed when he uploaded a photo of Doug's mail:</p>

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-<h5>Helper</h5>
+<h5>Notes</h5>
 <p>The players noticed Doug mentioning his "notes" and took interest - perhaps these were the notes they were told to retrieve on YSHDT.com? In an attempt to procure them, players submitted the video "<b>PostmanSearch.arg</b>", which featured Link equipping the <b>Postman's Hat</b> and checking a mailbox. While this submission was accepted, it had a somewhat unexpected outcome. Later that night, a new user joined Within Hubris - <b>Helper</b>. Helper's avatar was the "<b>Postman's Hat</b>", implying that his arrival was a result of the players' submission. This was confirmed when he uploaded a photo of Doug's mail:</p>

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 <p>The players witness Deku Link die - likely representing whatever terrible fate befell Doug. They are then mocked for failing to save him. After this, the "<b>Song of Time</b>" plays - possibly indicating that the players are about to interact with the past.</p>
 <p>Players discovered that if they remained on the front page of YSHDT.com for too long, they would be redirect to a new website - a blog titled "<b>Letschasethemouse</b>" hosted on Blogspot.com. This blog was ran by someone named "<b>DandP</b>" and contained the following posts:</p>
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-<p>Fearing that the Fishery might be flooded, Doug decides to go check on it. Meanwhile, a strange new user joined the Internet Detectives Skype group. This user's name was a long string of numbers that translated to "<b>Drown</b>" - possibly linking them back to "<b>Drowned</b>" who was previously seen on Youshouldnthavedonethat.net. However, due to their name being a relatively long cipher, many players opted to simply call them "<b>Numbers Guy</b>".</p>
+<p>Fearing that the Fishery might be flooded, Doug decides to go check on it.</p>
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 <p>The players noticed Doug mentioning his "notes" and took interest - perhaps these were the notes they were told to retrieve on YSHDT.com? In an attempt to procure them, players submitted the video "<b>PostmanSearch.arg</b>", which featured Link equipping the <b>Postman's Hat</b> and checking a mailbox. While this submission was accepted, it had a somewhat unexpected outcome. Later that night, a new user joined Within Hubris - <b>Helper</b>. Helper's avatar was the "<b>Postman's Hat</b>", implying that his arrival was a result of the players' submission. This was confirmed when he uploaded a photo of Doug's mail:</p>

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 {{#simple-tooltip: The Truth | A locked webpage on Youshouldnthavedonethat.net. Entering this page was one of the players' major goals. The login information was initially given to Ryukaki by Rosa.}}
 {{#simple-tooltip: TheLinkMissing | A strange YouTube account that seems to belong to Alex. It was used to showcase the power of The Ocarina as Alex used it to assist the players.}}
 {{#simple-tooltip: TheTruth.rtf | A text file containing all of Alex's notes. By hiding within it, BEN was able to spread across the internet, granting him an immense amount of freedom.}}
 {{#simple-tooltip: Transcendence | An unknown process that Kelbris presumably underwent. It likely holds some connection to ascension.}}

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 {{#simple-tooltip: ARG | Short for "Alternate Reality Game", an ARG is an interactive story that usually involves player input and the use of a wide array of media.}}
-{{#simple-tooltip: Ascension | A ceremony practiced by the Moon Children that involves the ritualistic suicide of the participant. The Moon Children claim those who have ascended become one with Luna.}}
+{{#simple-tooltip: Ascension | A ceremony practiced by the Moon Children that involves the ritualistic suicide of the participant. The souls of ascended individuals are capable of existing within technology, albeit with varying degrees of freedom. The Moon Children claim those who have ascended become one with Luna.}}
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 {{#simple-tooltip: Dark Link | A character from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Usually encountered as an enemy, Dark Link is a malicious, shadowy version of the protagonist.<br /><br />Within the ARG, Dark Link is used to represent a malicious entity that is hunting down Alex - presumably BEN.}}
-{{#simple-tooltip: Deku Link | A unique form that Link can obtain in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask by wearing the Deku Mask. It grants him the ability spin and fly by using flowers. It also replaces his Ocarina with some horns.}}
+{{#simple-tooltip: Deku Link | A unique form that Link can obtain in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask by wearing the Deku Mask. It grants him the ability spin and fly by using flowers. It also replaces his Ocarina with some horns.<br /><br />Within the ARG, Deku Link is often used to represent Doug.}}
 {{#simple-tooltip: Downloadable Files | Many different files that were found on Youshouldnthavedonethat.net after The Glitch. These included hidden messages as well as regular assets normally found on the site.}}
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 {{#simple-tooltip: Majora's Mask | An item from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. It is a taboo mask that was used in ancient rituals. It now houses the evil spirit Majora, who possesses anyone who wears the mask.}}
-{{#simple-tooltip: Masks | A type of item from The Legend of Zelda: majora's Mask. The game features a variety of masks that Link can wear - often for unique or magical effects.<br /><br />Within the ARG, masks are often worn by the Moon Children as a representation of one's true identity.}}
+{{#simple-tooltip: Masks | A type of item from The Legend of Zelda: majora's Mask. The game features a variety of masks that Link can wear - often for unique or magical effects.<br /><br />Within the ARG, masks are often worn by the cult as a representation of one's true identity.}}
 {{#simple-tooltip: Meta | Anything that relates to non-canon or out-of-character aspects of the ARG. An example would be a character making a reference to the fact that the ARG is a fictional story - this would be a meta joke.}}
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 {{#simple-tooltip: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | A video game produced by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. The game featured an interesting time travel mechanic set over the course of three in-game days. Its strange mechanics and off-putting tone inspired much of Jadusable's ARG and Johnisdead.}}
-{{#simple-tooltip: The Moon | An entity from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Brandishing an uncanny grin, the moon has been cursed by Majora to slowly descent into the world, destroying it.<br /><br />Within the ARG, the moon is often used to represent Luna - a goddess of the moon worshipped by the Moon Children who is said to possess a similarly destructive force.}}
+{{#simple-tooltip: The Moon | An entity from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Brandishing an uncanny grin, the moon has been cursed by Majora to slowly descent into the world, destroying it.<br /><br />Within the ARG, the moon is often used to represent Luna - a goddess of the moon who is said to possess a similarly destructive force.}}
 {{#simple-tooltip: The Ocarina | A musical instrument present in The Legend of Zelda series. Link can use it to play a variety of magical songs, each with their own unique effect.<br /><br />Within the ARG, The Ocarina refers to the players' ability to affect the world by submitting songs, items, and videos from the Legend of Zelda franchise.}}

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 {{#simple-tooltip: Ascension | A ceremony practiced by the Moon Children that involves the ritualistic suicide of the participant. The Moon Children claim those who have ascended become one with Luna.}}
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 {{#simple-tooltip: Jadusable | Alex's YouTube channel where he uploaded his haunted videogame footage. It is now presumably under BEN's control.}}

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 {{storyCharSum|name=Thomas<br /><br />|image=https://johnisdead.withinhubris.com/images/2/25/Blacksquar.png
-<b>Status:</b> Unknown
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 An old friend of Kayd. Thomas assisted in uploading Kayd's files before the latter disappeared.}}
 {{storyCharSum|name=Quia<br /><br />|image=https://johnisdead.withinhubris.com/images/2/25/Blacksquar.png
-<b>Status:</b> Unknown
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 Kayd's girlfriend. She seemed rather concerned about Kayd's sudden obsession with the Moon Children.

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 {{storyCharSum|name=Matt<br /><br />|image=https://johnisdead.withinhubris.com/images/6/6f/Mattsmall2.png
-|desc=<b>Aliases:</b> Ifrit, Rodney R.
+|desc=<b>Aliases:</b> Ifrit, Rodney R., Matt Hubris
 <b>Status:</b> Unknown
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 In his final moments he gave the players the coveted login information. Sadly, this was too little, too late, and he was presumably killed.
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 {{#simple-tooltip: Deku Link | A unique form that Link can obtain in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask by wearing the Deku Mask. It grants him the ability spin and fly by using flowers. It also replaces his Ocarina with some horns.}}
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 {{#simple-tooltip: The Four Giants | A group from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Four ancient beings who watch over the world. Throughout the game, they must be freed from malicious beasts so that they can be summoned to stop the moon's descent.}}
 {{#simple-tooltip: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | A video game produced by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. The game featured an interesting time travel mechanic set over the course of three in-game days. Its strange mechanics and off-putting tone inspired much of Jadusable's ARG and Johnisdead.}}
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 {{#simple-tooltip: Wayward Horizon | A mysterious locked sub-board on Within Hubris. This board seemed to house the ascended spirits of several Moon Children being guarded by Kelbris.}}
 {{#simple-tooltip: Within Hubris | A message board created as a gathering place for the players during Jadusable's ARG. It held several mysteries such as Wayward Horizon and a variety of Tenor accounts for different characters. It was deleted on August 8th, 2012, though players created their own replacement called "Newbris". As such, the original deleted version is often referred to as "Oldbris".}}