Experiment Labs Corporation - ARG Website

A sophisticated Alternate Reality Game (ARG) website for the Experiment Labs Corporation (ELC) universe, featuring a corporate facade that hides dark secrets and mysterious experiments.

🎭 What is This?

This website serves as the public face of Experiment Labs Corporation - a corrupt underground research facility conducting dangerous experiments with aberrations, AI systems, and advanced technology. The site maintains a professional corporate appearance while hiding ARG elements for players to discover.

🌟 Features

Corporate Facade

• Professional Design: Clean, modern corporate aesthetic with dark theme
• Company Information: About sections, research projects, careers, and contact forms
• Responsive Layout: Works on all devices with smooth animations

ARG Elements

• Hidden Messages: Random ARG notifications appear during site usage
• Easter Eggs: Konami code (↑↑↓↓←→←→BA) triggers special effects
• Visit Tracking: Different messages appear based on visit count
• Console Secrets: Hidden messages in browser developer tools
• Glitch Effects: Subtle visual glitches and anomalies

Interactive Features

• Loading Screen: Animated startup sequence
• Smooth Scrolling: Navigation with smooth transitions
• Particle Effects: Subtle floating particles in hero section
• Reactor Visualization: Interactive ArcStar fusion reactor display
• Form Handling: Contact form with validation and notifications

🎮 ARG Discovery Guide

Easy to Find

1. Loading Screen: Watch for the ELC logo and loading bar
2. Hidden Messages: Red notifications appear randomly
3. Logo Glitches: ELC symbol occasionally glitches with red/cyan shadows

Medium Difficulty

1. Visit Tracking: Return to the site multiple times for different messages
2. Console Messages: Check browser developer tools for warnings
3. Konami Code: Enter ↑↑↓↓←→←→BA on your keyboard

Hard to Find

1. Source Code: Inspect page source for hidden text
2. Local Storage: Check browser storage for visit tracking
3. Network Requests: Monitor for any hidden API calls

🏗️ Technical Details

Built With

• HTML5: Semantic structure with ARG elements
• CSS3: Modern styling with CSS variables and animations
• JavaScript: Interactive features and ARG functionality
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach

File Structure

/
├── index.html          # Main website
├── css/
│   └── style.css      # Main stylesheet
├── js/
│   └── script.js      # JavaScript functionality
├── images/            # Website images
├── pages/             # Additional pages
└── misclorethings/    # Lore documentation

Key Components

• Loading System: Animated startup sequence
• Navigation: Smooth scrolling and header effects
• ARG Engine: Random message system and easter eggs
• Form System: Contact form with validation
• Animation System: CSS animations and JavaScript effects

🎯 ARG Integration

Lore References

The website incorporates elements from the ELRB universe:

• ArcStar Reactor: Featured prominently in hero section
• AI Systems: References to ARIS, Project Titan, and DAWN
• Space Operations: Hawke Station and deep space research
• Aberrations: Hidden references to containment breaches

Message System

ARG messages reference:

• Subject-230-1 (ECHO status unknown)
• Sublevel 5 containment breaches
• Project DAWN activation requirements
• ArcStar power level anomalies

🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone/Download: Get the website files
2. Open index.html: View in any modern web browser
3. Explore: Navigate through sections and look for secrets
4. Interact: Try the Konami code and watch for ARG messages
5. Investigate: Check source code and developer tools

🎨 Customization

Colors

Modify CSS variables in css/style.css:

:root {
  --primary-bg: #0a0a0a;
  --accent-blue: #0066cc;
  --accent-cyan: #00ccff;
  /* ... more variables */
}

ARG Messages

Edit hidden messages in index.html:

<div class="hidden-message" data-message="YOUR-MESSAGE-HERE"></div>

JavaScript Features

Modify ARG functionality in js/script.js:

• Change message frequency
• Add new easter eggs
• Modify visit tracking behavior

🔧 Browser Compatibility

• Chrome: Full support
• Firefox: Full support
• Safari: Full support
• Edge: Full support
• Mobile Browsers: Responsive design support

📱 Mobile Experience

• Responsive design adapts to all screen sizes
• Touch-friendly navigation and interactions
• Optimized animations for mobile devices
• ARG elements work on mobile browsers

🎭 ARG Best Practices

For Players

• Be Observant: Watch for subtle changes and glitches
• Take Notes: Document discoveries and patterns
• Think Laterally: Secrets might be in unexpected places
• Collaborate: Share findings with other players

For Developers

• Balance: Don't make ARG elements too obvious or too hidden
• Progression: Provide different levels of discovery difficulty
• Consistency: Maintain lore accuracy across all elements
• Accessibility: Ensure ARG elements don't break site functionality

🌟 Future Enhancements

Potential additions to the ARG system:

• Hidden Pages: Secret sections accessible through specific actions
• Audio Elements: Subtle sound effects and hidden audio files
• Image Secrets: Hidden images and visual puzzles
• Time-Based Events: Messages that appear at specific times
• User Input: Interactive elements that respond to user actions

🤝 Contributing

To enhance the ARG experience:

1. Add Lore Elements: Integrate more ELRB universe content
2. Create Puzzles: Design new discovery mechanisms
3. Improve UX: Enhance user experience and accessibility
4. Document Secrets: Help maintain ARG documentation

📄 License

This project is part of the Experiment Labs Corporation universe. All rights reserved.

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Remember: "No Risk, No Revolution" - but be careful what you discover in the depths of ELRB...

This website contains hidden elements. Keep exploring, and you might uncover the truth behind Experiment Labs Corporation.