> > > > > Okay, I've gotten past the deceptively difficult (but
> > actually simple) beginning of the game, and I've seen the code
> > on the bulletin board, but when I apply what appears to be the
> > code, I get zilch. Help? (If the solution needs to be privately
> > emailed to me, my email address is johnleemk@gmail.com.)
> > > >
> > > > You need to find a connection between the bulletin board
> > and the game. It is not enough that you know the connection,
> > your game character needs to find out the connection. I believe
> > this is more thoroughly explained in the hints section.
> > > >
> > > > f_raze
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks. Any hints on how to find this connection? Here's my
> > inventory, btw:
> > >
> > > You're Carrying:
> > >
> > > Beaker
> > > Chalk
> > > Lighter
> > > Scalpel
> > > Wrench
> > > Blue Paint
> > > Cup of Tea
> > > Mirror
> > > Shirt
> > > Bottle Cap
> > > Earthworm Sample
> > > Mrs. Pinto's CD
> > > Shoes
> > > CD Player
> > > Eraser
> > > Perma-Tie
> > > Soldering Iron
> > > Chain
> > > Glue Stick
> > > Photos of Fashion Show
> > > Wire
> >
> > Have you used both disks and completely finished your business
> > with the website team? If not, try to get someone genuinely
> > interested in them and then get something malicious from a
> > couple of other game enthusiasts. Mrs. P can give you an actual
> > GOOD idea for attracting new members you could share with the
> > team and spread around.
> >
> > Once you're done with them (and you'll know when you are!) see
> > if they haven't left fuel for a diversion nearby.
> >
> > -Mandi aka Chaos
>
> I've done all of that already, which is why I'm honestly confused. :-(

You may have noticed that a character was particularly distressed about the fire. You may want to check where that character was, as there's something you can do there that you couldn't before because that character was there.

Lucky "...and you probably know what that something you can do is" Wizard