The Riddler Files #2: Seeing the Whole Picture Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 8/16/2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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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! Begin with #1 in the series to get the full story.

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Batcave Main Computer


ShadowHunter:

Hopefully, things are going better for you in Arkansas than they are for me in Gotham City. Not only is the Joker now causing mischief, but it appears that he has joined forces with Two-Face to form the "Deuces are Wild" gang. The mayor is missing, so I need to keep this communication short and to the point.

There is no way that I will be able to leave Gotham any time soon, so you will definitely be on your own to capture the Riddler if he comes to your area. You must focus on completing my six puzzle training modules as quickly as possible. Module 2 is listed below.

As always, I have hidden a container in your area. The location of this container will be revealed when you finish the training module. You will be looking for a small container with room for a few items, but you will need to bring your own pen to sign in.

Again, I have placed some information you will need to battle the Riddler inside the container. Be sure to write this information down! You will definitely need it if you receive one of his puzzles.

Good luck,

The Batman




Module 2 - Seeing the Whole Picture


In this training module, you will learn how information can be hidden inside an image file.

Your final coordinates will be in the format N xx xx.xxx W xxx xx.xxx. Along the way, I will give you a "North Offset", a "West Offset" and a set of coordinates. It is very important to make sure that the coordinates I give you are in format shown above before you do anything else with them. If you need help converting coordinates, click here. I will instruct you later what to do with the two offset numbers.

Step 1.

The image below contains hidden information. I have added a text message into the actual image file. To retrieve my message, you will need to save the image to your computer (right-click the image and choose to save) and open it in a text editor, such as Microsoft Notepad (which can be accessed by typing "Notepad" in the application run box on the Windows start menu). My message will be at the very end of the file, and will contain your next instructions.

Hint: The message will begin with the words Step 2.



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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vzntr-onfrq chmmyrf erdhver dhvgr n ovg bs pbzchgre xabjyrqtr. Vs lbh trg fghpx, fraq zr n zrffntr.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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