May 5, 2004
Happy Leefo 12!
Today is a D'ni holiday, celebrating the opening of the Common Library. There has been some speculation on the UruObsession boards that the last part of the "Path of the Shell" mystery, which led Dohati Endetan to coordinates 56965 99 -77 in game, leading us to the door of the upper level of the library. A new image has appeared, discovered by Arowin: http://www.pathoftheshell.com/linking/Library.jpg
New Coordinates Appear
gremlin4128 just alerted everyone that new coordinates have appeared at Linking Book: 1016 57 -86. Now the rush is on, in-game, to see where these coordinates lead. And, grilox discovered a new image: http://www.pathoftheshell.com/linking/Pub.jpg

May 6, 2004
Another PotS Image Appears
Sheldon has updated the Linking Book page to include new coordinates: 1425 78 -93. Dohati Endetan immediately checked and found it led to the Ferry.jpg.

May 7, 2004
New PotS Image
More coordinates appeared today on the Linking Book site: 58424 44 -76. Slackmum tracked that to the Palace, so the image is at http://www.pathoftheshell.com/linking/Palace.jpg.

May 10, 2004
New PotS Coordinates
The Linking Book page has been updated: 579900 69 -76 and 61359 80 -93. We're waiting for someone to locate those in-game. Update: TheMarinater has found them: http://www.pathoftheshell.com/linking/Teledahn.jpg and http://www.pathoftheshell.com/linking/Bridge.jpg.

May 11, 2004
Today's PotS Image Update
A new set of coordinates was found on the Linking Page: 60996 69 -84. BrettM found that (without an Uru install; he used the Guild of Cartographer's map. futographer will be pleased.) those coordinates lead to Gallery.jpg.

May 12, 2004
Two New PotS Images
KnightOwl found the latest coordinates (from Linking Book): 1569 57 -77 and 60285 67 -83. BrettM found the images (again, using the Guild of Cartographers' Map): Canyon.jpg and Takotah.jpg.

May 13, 2004
Two New PotS Images
Sheldon did not let us down; here's today's coordinates: 36821 28 -39 & 59875 78 -79. tapeduper found the first: Concert.jpg. The second one, Sharper.jpg, was found by Kevin8020.

May 14, 2004
New PotS Images
Sheldon was early today. Falii found the coordinates: 573 57 -77 & 0 1 -3. The second was easy: Rezeero.jpg. The first one, however, was tough; it was on the Great Stair. Melawa found it: Lunch.jpg. (We're still trying to find out how she got that; lol) Another interesting find; in the source code, BrettM found the following: <!--Blessing--> and <!--Looked-->. Miranda found Blessing: Yeesha.jpg. Great job, guys! Still working on the rest. Check back soon. I've updated my PotS Puzzle. Update:Rutland1 found Looked: Shroomie.jpg. Great job!

May 16, 2004
New PotS Images
As Andromeda, who found today's coordinates, says "So he does work during the weekends. Does this apply also for Cyan employees?" Here they are: 59896 56 -78 & 61111 75 -84. Both images were located by Kevin8020. The first is Balcony.jpg. The second Kadish.jpg.

May 17, 2004
Four PotS Images from Sheldon!
After receiving two new images yesterday, Sheldon gave us four today! Falii found the two new sets of coordinates, 60275 1000 -71 & 59961 1042 -102, but also discovered two new clues in the source code: <!--Their --><!--With -->. The hunt was on the decipher the clues. inki, however, discovered that they were not clues, but the names of the images themselves. So, here are today's images: Fountain, Nexus, Their, and With. Great job, Falii and inki!

May 18, 2004
More PotS Stuff
Not just coordinates this time, Sheldon has added graphics and links to his Linking Book page. inkin found the coordinates: 60093 1045 -102, which led Melawa to Watson, because the coordinates are to the Podium in Kirel Community Meeting Room. I noticed the next difference: 2 gifs, Discuss and Progress. Discuss goes to the thread at UO, Progress goes to Arowin's Puzzle Page

May 20, 2004
New PotS Coordinates/Image from Sheldon
Sheldon added a new set of coordinates to his Linking Book page: 59916 1041 -102. But with UO down, I had to look to another forum: MystWorlds. I asked for help and Melawa came through: DRC.jpg.

May 21, 2004
Late Night Coordinates from Sheldon
Sheldon just added new coordinates to his Linking Book page: 789 56 -77. Altairien found it:Podium.jpg.

May 24, 2004
New PotS Stuff from Sheldon
Today is the "Day of The Path of the Shell." New site, last message from LRBolt and new coordinates (and a "free" image) from Sheldon. The coordinates: 0251 997 -71. Melawa figured correctly that Sheldon must have meant 60251, which put it at the Imager, which Azador found: Imager.jpg. The free image: In the source code, the word "Seems." On a lark, I tried Seems.jpg. Gadren correctly placed it to the right of Ferry

May 25, 2004
Today's PotS Coordinates
Andromeda found them: 60218 996 -73. Gadren located the image: Ahyoheek.jpg and placed it correctly next to Canyon.

May 26, 2004
Coordinates from Sheldon
Here are today's numbers, noticed at about the same time, by tapeduper and Altairien: 3811 45 -78. And Altairien found it: Healers.jpg.

May 27, 2004
Today's PotS Image Update
Andromeda both noticed the coordinates first and located them in the game! Great job! Here they are: 58093 45 -76, This lead to Kedri.jpg. azador and Andromeda helped place the image in the overall image.

May 29, 2004
New Coordinates
60097 1006 -71. Linkin' Imp found them and BrettM located the image: Egg.jpg as well as locating the image in the puzzle: "I think it goes above Pub, to the left of DRC."

May 31, 2004
Today's Update from Sheldon
New coordinates appeared: 4413 45 -78. Being the only person in the forum, (and with my brand-new 2GHz Athlon XP-M with 1GB RAM) I went to the Museum. Inside, the coordinates led me to the podium with the sun and moon relto page, so I found Moon.jpg.

June 1, 2004
New PotS Coordinates
This just in: 3684 41 -78. inki saw the numbers and Andromeda found it: Negilahn.jpg.

June 2, 2004
Today's PotS Image from Sheldon
Azador noticed them first: 1240 49 -80 and found it in game: Map.jpg.

June 4, 2004
Sheldon Throws Us a Curve
Instead of coordinates, Sheldon did something different. At the bottom of his Linking Book page, he put « Next », which leads to a new page with two clues: His children were "out of control" and Built chamber over the Tomb of the Great King. Armed with this info, Miranda and inki found the new images: Naygen and Shomat. It's not clear how they arrived at that, but they did have their trusty Kings List from Kehrin's D'ni Desk Reference. Oh, and he left a note in the source code of his First page: "<!-- Sorry that I didn't upadte yesterday. I was too busy eating Inki's apple pie. -->"

June 8, 2004
More From Sheldon
Tonight's hero was Kevin8020; he noticed the updated clues (A powerful leader and a tremendous motivator, His life was saved by two members of the Relyimah), realized who they referred to (Rakeri & Demath), and Arowin put them together: PotS.

June 10, 2004
Only One Image from Sheldon Today
MystMan found the clue (The first Grand Master of the D’ni Writers Guild), deciphered it and found the image: Ailesh.jpg.

June 14, 2004
Only One PotS Image From Sheldon Today
The last image was on Thursday, the latest today. Sheldon must be slowing down the pace to match the new projected release date of July 13. There are now only 15 images left and more than 15 days to go. The latest clue: Married a woman of non-D’ni blood. A quick Google search led to DPWR: DPWR.NET » D'niPedia Information Archive » DRC Research Notebooks. Hinash.jpg.

June 16, 2004
Today's Sheldon Image Released
Here's the clue: Established the Minor Guild of Illusionists. This led to Lemashal.jpg.

June 18, 2004
Today's PotS Clue and Image
Shorter clue (and image title) today: Immature and weak. This led to Ji.jpg. Andromeda discovered the clue and found the image.

June 22, 2004
Path of the Shell Puzzle Timeline...And New Images!
To help clarify when all of the clues/images were found (and by whom), I've created a new page: Timeline. And an update from Sheldon: Created Karim, a civic district, as a distraction from religious arguments and
Rumors say his first son was born underneath the King’s Arch. Animan found Solath and GallifreyLady found Koreen.

June 23, 2004
Late Image (and Source Code) From Sheldon
inki noticed the clue (Left his son a population that was slowly dying, both physically and emotionally), Gadren solved the clue and found the image: Gan.jpg. Plus inki pointed out new Source Code:
<!-- Top Ten Reason Why Sheldon Didn't Update: -->
<!-- He was too busy reading Rutland1's Top Ten! -->
<!-- ...while on board the alien spaceship. -->

June 25, 2004
Sheldon's PotS Image
Now that the release date is closer, perhaps Sheldon will pick up the pace? Zubeller was the first to find the clue (Larger city, divided classes, large variety of religious beliefs), solve it (Rikooth) and find the image: Rikooth. Miranda correctly placed it: "Looks like it touches the southeast corner of 'Watson.'"

June 26, 2004
New Message From Sheldon
KateVa found the following in the Source Code of the main Follow the Path page: "<!-- The rock is hard. The stone cutter is -->" This led Arowin to Patient.jpg. It's not a puzzle piece, but an unseen image from the game. Great work, guys!

June 28, 2004
Today's PotS Clue and Image
Zubeller found the last clue and found today's: Approved public ferry system. This led to Emen.jpg. Gadren correctly placed it to the left of Rikooth.

June 29, 2004
Two Images From Sheldon Today
GallifreyLady found the first clue (Friend of Lahkeer, a great sculptor) and solved it: Needrah. inki found Needrah, found the next clue (Improved education system; added nine years to schooling) and solved it: Mararon. Gadren placed them both in the correct spot. Congrats to all!

June 30, 2004
One From Sheldon
Here's today's event: Zubeller noticed the clue (Born directly under the Arch) and orrinjelo solved it: Ahlsendar.

July 1, 2004
Another Two-fer! Two From Sheldon!
Melawa found one clue: Informed the public of the existence of the Relyimah. Miranda found it: Lanaren. I noticed the second: Self-gain and jealously. Miranda found that one, too: Tejara. And she placed them both in the right place. Good job!

July 2, 2004
Only One From SHeldon
Zubeller saw the clue (No control, leadership, trust, or hope) and BrettM solved it (Behnashiren) and placed it properly. Great job!

July 5, 2004
One Clue From Sheldon Plus a New Page!
Andromeda found the clue (Pushed his religious convictions on the D’ni people) and solved it: Veesha. And Zubeller noticed something in the source code: bonus.html. Andromeda correctly noted that the first "The" on the Follow the Path page now goes to that page, which is titled blue flowers in the desert. On that page is just one word: "Coming."