Truthseeker: It’s cliche to say we learned a lot through the run of the Tessellation, but it’s true. The one big lesson learned is to NOT run an event that long and extensive. The freshness wears out after a quarter, that’s part of why Tethered Hand had to come up with new (frustrating?) methods to keep everyone’s mind on the edge. Anyways, It’s possible to have future puzzle series, but not very likely at the scale of the Tessellation.

Truthseeker: The core attraction of Ingress is its strategic play and community. The principles for our quest/puzzle designs are centered on that as well. So as long as Ingress is evolving, decoding will always try to find its way into the events and operations.

Alex: Will we get a media capsule so we can keep souvenirs of our decoding participation?

Truthseeker: The NIA Ingress team maintains a list of Agents' feedback and feature requests, and we have heard your requests for a Media Locker. Right now, the Ingress Team is focused on improving the core parts of the Scanner and our infrastructure.

Alex: What tips do you have for new recruits to join the decode world of Ingress?

Truthseeker: Everyone’s mind and body works differently. I am not perceptive when it comes to cryptanalysis. What I can recognize is based on repetitive research & practice. So to the people who rely on experience: try to solve more puzzles, maybe make some of your own. Don’t go straight for help if you want your body to remember the method, but also don’t hesitate to reach out if you start to feel trapped. At that point, insisting on decoding yourself is just exhausting the interest.

Alex: As a parting question - What hat do you wear daily and how many do you have?

Truthseeker: I can only say this much: https://youtu.be/hw9dgqMuYAY?t=529

Alex: Nice van!

Alex: My scanner said we have NIA Agents coming, we need to go, Truthseeker.

Truthseeker: Thanks again for reaching out Alex & BTSC. I feel like I may have talked waaaaaaay too much.

Truthseeker: It's time to part ways, but before I go, I have to hand you this.

Alex: Wow, me too and thank you Truthseeker for being here today, what is this?!

Truthseeker: BTSC asked for a puzzle, here it is:

Truthseeker: Good luck, Alex!

Alex: You too, Good luck, Truthseeker!

That’s all our interview with P. A. Chapeau / Truthseeker today! Thank you, BTSC viewers for joining with us today. See you in our next interview!

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