💍 LET'S STEAL PROM! 💍 Round 2!

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ROUND TWO: Crack the Code!

Our competitors meet today outside the Magical Rudiments classroom but find their entry blocked. Instead, each pair is blindfolded and led by a freshman handler out of the lodge and to a secret meeting location by the river. Blindfolds are removed in the Artificing Shed, which has been "decorated" to look a bit like a drab warehouse on the docks - not much of a stretch, honestly.

As the participants take in the sights, a freshmen dressed in black furtively hands each of them a briefcase or a small slip of paper. Examination of the paper reveals a series of pictograms and a short phrase written beneath it.

The following is written on a blackboard at the front of the room:

My favorite food.

V	E	G	E	M	I	T	E

If you’re going to pull this heist off, you’ll need to crack the code.

Welcome to Round Two of Let’s Steal Prom!

HOW THIS WORKS

• Competitors are limited to those teams which previously signed up. Last round, each team was presented with a set of cards listing their 'role' for the event. These roles are for flavor purposes only and have no effect on the final outcome.


• This round was organized entirely by Stewart Ocean and his band of merry freshmen. Ursula has some regrets.


• Post your pair under the THE COMPETITORS heading, and play out a scene based on the current round's scenario. For every tag, Manx will RNG a number between 1–25 to add to your pair's score.


• Current Scenario: Each team is presented with a locked briefcase with alphanumeric keypad, an encoded password, and a clue for the password. All passwords use the same cipher, but unfortunately the clues are highly subjective and were written by a panel of freshmen. The freshmen also "forgot" to mention that incorrectly keying in a password will result in the briefcases spewing ink in people's faces. Keep guessing wrong and the obnoxious effects will keep escalating. They're possibly punishing everyone for not taking the time to get to know them better. (Students have access to their journals and can collaborate if they'd like.)


• Up to 6 tags per pair will count for your score each round, i.e. you only get a maximum of six RNG numbers to add to your score. But feel free to tag more or less!


• Teams who successfully decode their puzzle will gain 10 bonus points!


• Scores for round 2 will be rolled until Thursday, May 10th 11:59 PM EST. Second round results will be posted on Friday. Scores will carry over into subsequent rounds.

CLICK HERE FOR TEAM ASSIGNMENTS

149% Naughty Lilika + Webster Code: Hint: I found this under my bed.

Adverse Drug Reaction Rosy + Danny Code: Hint: The worst thing about vikings.

Catwomen🐾 Ari + Jade Code: Hint: The best way to kill a man.

Danger Butt Dinah + Chad Code: Hint: The worst superpower.

Flotsam & Jetsam Ursula + Ferdie Code: Hint: The name of my cat.

Hero & Marie Archie + Nisha Code: Hint: The best place for a snack.

Innocent Nun Heathcliff + Fern Code: Hint: The cutest animal.

Lake Gooseberry Killers Sy + Clem Code: Hint: The best Quidditch team.

Loot the Booty Riley + January Code: Hint: The best thing about me.

Munificent Mermaid JD + Ophelia Code: Hint: I always bring this on a date.

Nap Mom and Squonk Griffin + Georgie Code: Hint: The best musical instrument.

Nerf Herders Lucas + Bash Code: Hint: The best Star Wars character.

Pirate Ninja Todd + Grace Code: Hint: The best fashion accessory of all time.

Princess Sparkle London + Quentin Code: Hint: The best superpower.

Salubrious Sword Yancey + Lachlan Code: Hint: The best kind of sword.

Spira Spencer + Ira Code: Hint: What I'm currently knitting.

The Varmints! (ง •̀෴•́)ง Jeffy + Essie Code: Hint: The worst kind of cheese.

Titanic Panic Iliya + Cameron Code: Hint: They have the best toes.

Wagonman Eve + Salem Code: Hint: The best kind of cake.

Shoeless Swan Reid + Austin Code: Hint: The best lipstick color.

» THE COMPETITORS: Will you crack the code before times up? Compete to see who can get the most covered in ink? (Is there a rooster in here or did someone just mess up their code too many times?)

» SIDELINES: Chairs have been arranged to form a small spectator section. Non-participants are encouraged to root for their favorite teams!

» OOC - SCORES: Manx will be rolling/tallying everyone's scores here.

» OOC - QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS!