The Riddler Files #1: Hidden Information Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 8/10/2012
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This cache is part of The Riddler Files, an instructional series about how to solve puzzle caches. You play the part of ShadowHunter, a superhero with abilities that would make him a great cacher! Have fun, and I hope you learn something about puzzles.

Incoming transmission received...
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Reverse IP lookup initiated...
Sender address verified as...
Batcave Main Computer

ShadowHunter:

First off, my congratulations on being accepted as the newest member of the Justice League. Your vote was one of our closest ever. It's apparent that you still have a lot to prove to some members. This communication may just give you that opportunity.

You may have heard that Arkham Asylum was recently compromised and several criminals are at-large. I received a tip from an informant that the Riddler may soon be planning a strike in your area. It's not like him to stray far from Gotham, so the target could be extremely important.

I am currently preoccupied here in Gotham attempting to track down a certain maniacal clown. Therefore, I would like you to handle the Riddler for us. Basically, it will be your job to figure out what are his plans and stop him before it is too late.

The Riddler is one of my brightest and most devious foes. He is exceptionally skilled at creating puzzles, riddles and mysteries. However, one of his biggest weaknesses is that he always plays the game by his twisted rules; the puzzle is always solvable.

In order to help prepare you for what the Riddler has in store, I am sending you a series of Batcave modules that I developed years ago as part of Robin's training. There are six modules in all, beginning with the one below.

After you complete each module, you will find the coordinates to a container that I have hidden in your area. Inside each of the six containers, I have placed a piece of information that you will need to combat the Riddler. Be sure and capture this information, and bring your own pen to sign in.

Good luck,

The Batman
Step 4: EFG = 121. View the Page Source, usually by right-clicking in your browser window and choosing "View Source". Once there, you will see HTML code. I have hidden the final comment in the HTML code directly before my name. HINT: Search for the phrase "The Batman" by using your browser's find command, such as Edit-->Find.

Module 1 - Hidden Information

In this training module, you will learn how information can be hidden inside a message. In fact, I've already hidden info in several commonly used areas of this message.

The coordinates for this container will be:

N 34 AB.CDE W 092 FG.HIJ

To find the values for the missing numbers, you simply need to follow the instructions.

Step 1:

Look at the period at the end of the second sentence of the fourth paragraph in my message above. Do you notice how it is underlined? This is a hidden link to another website. Click the period, and it will take you to the Justice League Watchtower Database. Feel free to read any information there, and then view the file we have collected on you. You should see a comment posted at the bottom of your file page containing your next instruction.


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