Seej Bloxen, Cryptstone
Description
"Keeping one's true intentions hidden is best."
--Qie Zi, The Art of Seej
There's a password to a secret Seej model hidden inside the data for the Cryptstone Bloxen. The secret model isn't available on Thingiverse, and only those who break the code can find it.
Cryptanalysis geeks, covert operators, and NSA employees will find the code trivially easy to crack, what with all their fancy algorithms and server farms and such, but the rest of us can probably do it with pencil, paper, and some sweet, sweet brain grease.
The door to The Crypt stands covered in dust at crypt.s33j.net. The model lies beyond the door.
Stuck? Need a hint? Follow twitter.com/Zheng3_Jim and send me a direct message.
Good luck. Glory XOR doom awaits you.
--Qie Zi, The Art of Seej
There's a password to a secret Seej model hidden inside the data for the Cryptstone Bloxen. The secret model isn't available on Thingiverse, and only those who break the code can find it.
Cryptanalysis geeks, covert operators, and NSA employees will find the code trivially easy to crack, what with all their fancy algorithms and server farms and such, but the rest of us can probably do it with pencil, paper, and some sweet, sweet brain grease.
The door to The Crypt stands covered in dust at crypt.s33j.net. The model lies beyond the door.
Stuck? Need a hint? Follow twitter.com/Zheng3_Jim and send me a direct message.
Good luck. Glory XOR doom awaits you.
Instructions
No assembly necessary. Just print and play Seej.
The bloxen_cryptstone_stego.stl is the download for those who want to prove their codebreaking chops. This block will probably print, but your slicing software is likely to squawk at you. Run it through netfabb to make sure it's clean before you try to print. Cleaning the model will wipe out the password.
If you'd rather just have the model without the muss and fuss associated with embedded crypto, download bloxen_cryptstone_clean.stl instead.
If you do manage to crack the code, don't post the password! Use the comments below to help others figure it out without letting the cat out of the bag.
UPDATE 6/25/12!
The original Cryptstone challenge has ended and the Seej model behind the crypt door will be made public later today.
There is a new model behind the door. Have at it, codebreakers.
-=-=-] CopyPasta Seej Verbiage [-=-=-
Seej is a tabletop wargame based around 3D printing. Check out s33j.net for rules and more information.
At a minimum, you'll need the Seej starter set: thingiverse.com/thing:24013
You can also search Thingiverse for Things with the seej tag.
The bloxen_cryptstone_stego.stl is the download for those who want to prove their codebreaking chops. This block will probably print, but your slicing software is likely to squawk at you. Run it through netfabb to make sure it's clean before you try to print. Cleaning the model will wipe out the password.
If you'd rather just have the model without the muss and fuss associated with embedded crypto, download bloxen_cryptstone_clean.stl instead.
If you do manage to crack the code, don't post the password! Use the comments below to help others figure it out without letting the cat out of the bag.
UPDATE 6/25/12!
The original Cryptstone challenge has ended and the Seej model behind the crypt door will be made public later today.
There is a new model behind the door. Have at it, codebreakers.
-=-=-] CopyPasta Seej Verbiage [-=-=-
Seej is a tabletop wargame based around 3D printing. Check out s33j.net for rules and more information.
At a minimum, you'll need the Seej starter set: thingiverse.com/thing:24013
You can also search Thingiverse for Things with the seej tag.
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BrianEnigma
on
June 25, 2012
said:
Yeay! I found the secret model! It looks great, but I'm going to be hard-pressed to get enough bloxen printed before game night on Thursday without throwing in extra pieces. :)
AndyP
on
June 20, 2012
said:
Finally! I would sleep now but I must get my legions building bloxen and now a new Seej model. :-D
AndyP
on
June 14, 2012
said:
Tried cutting the block in various x,y, and z planes to see if anything was hidden inside. It was hollow as far as I could tell.
Looking at the .stl file in a word editor doesn't show anything obvious to me.
?????
aherbez
on
June 14, 2012
said:
I've been really impressed with all the Seej models, but now you're giving us a fun puzzle on top of the already-awesome toys?!?! You just don't know when to quit!
Well done, sir, and thanks
License
Seej Bloxen, Cryptstone by zheng3 is licensed under the Attribution - Share Alike - Creative Commons license.
Any hint for those that have no idea how to even get started? Or is this the sort of thing that you have to have a working knowledge of crypto techniques?
The most general advice I'd give is to look at the data and see if you can find any unusual patterns in the numbers. That would be a good place to start.
I hand out hints like candy on Twitter. That way we can keep from spoiling the surprise by posting hints in public.
If you're not on Twitter you can email me directly at jim@zheng3.com and I'll be happy to help you solve it.