SoCS FRESHERS 2020

SoCS FRESHERS

Are You Ready for Lincoln Island?

Ahoy there mateys, there lives many a merry bunch on Lincoln Island and they all have secrets to tell. Explore the Island and find their secrets to unlock the 'knowledge'. The more secrets you find the more knowledge you will gain. Every person you come across will have a different story to tell from their adventures on Lincoln Island. Don't take anything for granted during your stay here. Prizes will be awarded for the team or individual who either finds all the answers in the fastest time or who has the most correct answers before the time is up. Note: You will need to download Lincoln Island to play the challenge. This is available at the Microsoft store using the link in the instructions below. Good luck me' hearties!

Instructions

  1. Note 1: You need to be running a Windows Operating System to complete this challenge
  2. Note 2: Lincoln Island can be downloaded from the link below (it's free)
  3. You have 60 minutes to complete the challenge
  4. The challenge is open to everyone at the same time
  5. All questions are on the Microsoft Form below
  6. When you successfully find a person, fill in the Microsoft Form below with the answer
  7. You can submit the Microsoft Form as often as you want
Get Lincoln Island

Live Walkthrough

If you want to follow along on the day, then watch Garry Clawson (your SoCS School SU Rep for 20/21) as he takes you through the Island and introduces you to as many different real life characters as possible (yes, every character in the game is a real person from the University of Lincoln!). Use the link below to take part in the live stream walkthrough which will start at 16:30 on 6th October.

Live Walkthrough

Microsoft Form

Help & Support

If you want to take part but don't really know where to start, don't worry. Many others will be in the same position. Each activity can be done independently or as a team. If you want to join a team but don't know of any, the best thing to do is register your interest on the respective activity page and we will then try to place you in a team with a mix of new and current students. This is a great way to meet new people! If you already have a team or want to try the challenges out on your own then you don't need to worry about this bit; but still create a cool Team name (even if you are on your own)! Remember, if you do try and complete the challenges individually then they may take a little longer! If you have any questions, please contact us on any of the links below, Discord is a great If the Discord link is broken please let us know. They can sometimes expire!, as well as MS Teams. We will get straight back to you! No question is off limits so feel free to ask anything!

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