THERE'S A NEW BOSS IN TOWN

[Boss Hayes]

Alright y'all, listen up now! I'm only gonna say this once. My name's Hayes, an' I'm the new boss in these parts. Now, I un'erstand that you lot 've gotten used to a certain, ah, administration runnin' the joint. An' I ain't one to point fingers, but those podges had gotten' fat off the land. Frankly, I think you'll like having me 'round a lot better.

So what happens now? I'll tell ye what, not the same-ole-same-ole. That much's fer sure. This here is a new beginning for the forum, and to hellgates with the old 'un! From now on, you'll post in boards I say you can post in. You do it when I want, an' how I want. It's time we get a reeeaal boss in town - an' I'm that boss!

Your First Decision

You as members of the community will play roles in this final story. You are faced with a choice of either freeing the member boards one-by-one through problem solving, or taking a seat under Boss Hayes' new rule.

A shudder forms up your spine and a guiding voice, silently and seemingly from nowhere, whispers to each of you: Boss Hayes mentioned a new beginning for the forum. It's obvious he's trying to wipe away the old forum as it was. So ask yourself: where was the very beginning of the forum? It's got to be somewhere in the boards we have access to... Maybe look there?

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[Verdauga]

*Is mildly confused about how we would like him better.*

[Boss Hayes]

*Is mildly confused about how we would like him better.*

What's this face now? Ye dumb, lad? Ain't ever seen real authority, have ye?

Fine then, from now on, I'm callin' ye dumbo. Ye like that, Dumbo?

[Verdauga]

Plz no

[Cornflower MM]

*Grabs popcorn* Oh this is gonna be good.

[Boss Hayes]

Think yer a clever lot fer findin' the key to the cellars? I wanted that to happen. Post in there all ye want - I'm a reasonable Snake!

But don't yew go wanderin' off elsewhere, ye hear!

where the first key was

@Booklover found the first key at the very beginning of the forum

We're searching for key #2 now!

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[Verdauga]

Where's anywhere else?

[Booklover]

How long does this event last for?

Disgraced Mod's edit: Whether you guys win or lose the event, it will be over by mid-week.

[Boss Hayes]

Where's anywhere else?

Don't play smart with me, Dumbo! I'll have yer guts fer garters!

How long does this event last for?

An' yew! I know you ain't dumb as Dumbo over there, so why yew askin' questions like this, huh? Well I tell ye what, this rule ain't something that 'll be over by mid-week. Ho-oh no! I'm here t' stay!

where the second key was

@Booklover found the First mention of death-defying beavers

We're searching for key #3 now!

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[lass of something much]

is this a joke?....if not, I'm worried for the forum...

Disgraced Mod's edit: this is a forum event - feel free to play along!

[Verdauga]

Y-y-you don't want my guts! They're delicate!

[Cornflower MM]

It makes me sad that I'm being called away from the computer. Happy hunting, y'all! I'll catch up with you as soon as I return!

[Verdauga]

*Waves goodbye.*

[Boss Hayes]

It makes me sad that I'm being called away from the computer. Happy hunting, y'all! I'll catch up with you as soon as I return!

SCRAM!

is this a joke?....if not, I'm worried for the forum...

Heh, heh, don't be worried, lass. I run a tight operation; you can expect no nonsense from now on. The forum's never been in a better set o' scales than this!

where the third key was

@Cornflower MM found the third key Deep in the 'other works' board (scroll down a bit)

We're searching for key #4 now!

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[Booklover]

There's plenty of sense in nonsense sometimes, if you wish to look for it.

Ah, seems I was a bit late for the third key. Had to eat dinner first, and only got away by saying I'd do some maths practice (which, in fairness, I did do, eventually). Don't know whether I'll be on tomorrow or Tuesday, and if so, it won't be for long.