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Finding Kloos - a game created by the UK Secret Intelligence Service (MI6)

13 comments

  1. [9]
    MimicSquid
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    It seems very competently done, but I didn't get more than a little bit into it. Can anyone give a more thorough report on why it's interesting aside from the creators?

    It seems very competently done, but I didn't get more than a little bit into it. Can anyone give a more thorough report on why it's interesting aside from the creators?

    3 votes
    1. [7]
      owyn_merrilin
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      It's a recruitment tool, with a button to register with the recruiters on the first page. It wouldn't surprise me if they flag users who do well on it as someone to actively pursue as potential...

      It's a recruitment tool, with a button to register with the recruiters on the first page. It wouldn't surprise me if they flag users who do well on it as someone to actively pursue as potential recruits whether they hit that button or not, or at least to keep tabs on.

      4 votes
      1. [3]
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        1. TheMediumJon
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          I remember that one. Wasn't aware it was defunct.

          America's Army

          I remember that one. Wasn't aware it was defunct.

          4 votes
        2. Immortal
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          Can you source any of this? Thanks!

          Can you source any of this? Thanks!

          1 vote
      2. [4]
        DanBC
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        That would not be legal in the UK.

        It wouldn't surprise me if they flag users who do well on it as someone to actively pursue as potential recruits whether they hit that button or not, or at least to keep tabs on.

        That would not be legal in the UK.

        2 votes
        1. [3]
          owyn_merrilin
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          This is MI6 we're talking about. What do they care about the law?

          This is MI6 we're talking about. What do they care about the law?

          2 votes
          1. [2]
            DanBC
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            MI6 have to obey the law, and they're subjected to some scrutiny. The problem is not that MI6 ignore the law. The problem is that the laws are drafted to give MI6 excessive powers or exemptions.

            MI6 have to obey the law, and they're subjected to some scrutiny.

            The problem is not that MI6 ignore the law. The problem is that the laws are drafted to give MI6 excessive powers or exemptions.

            5 votes
            1. owyn_merrilin
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              The other problem is, anything MI6 can't do under UK law, they outsource to the CIA, and vice versa. Our governments literally have agreements to spy on each others' citizens because they're...

              The other problem is, anything MI6 can't do under UK law, they outsource to the CIA, and vice versa. Our governments literally have agreements to spy on each others' citizens because they're blocked by law from just doing it themselves. And that's when they even bother to follow the law. Half the job is doing illegal shit, whether it's domestic or international law. The public scrutiny only goes so far, too. Intelligence agencies tend to self fund the really illegal shit with off the books business ventures that are often illegal in and of themselves.

              1 vote
    2. Nemoder
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      Seems to be decently put together for a web game but it's not all that original. The puzzles were just netwalk, mastermind etc. I suppose it is a decent barrier to see if a potential candidate can...

      Seems to be decently put together for a web game but it's not all that original. The puzzles were just netwalk, mastermind etc.
      I suppose it is a decent barrier to see if a potential candidate can follow instructions and jump through some hoops though.

      1 vote
  2. [4]
    SpruceWillis
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    That was fun, managed to complete it decently quickly. Years of point and click games have trained me well it seems! Loved all of the James Bond references as well.

    That was fun, managed to complete it decently quickly. Years of point and click games have trained me well it seems!

    Loved all of the James Bond references as well.

    3 votes
    1. [3]
      Hollow
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      It's surprisingly well put together and charming for a game made by a government org. They must have put some budget into it.

      It's surprisingly well put together and charming for a game made by a government org. They must have put some budget into it.

      3 votes
      1. [2]
        NoblePath
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        Government can do awesome things, when corruption is minimized and public spirit is maximized.

        Government can do awesome things, when corruption is minimized and public spirit is maximized.

        1 vote
        1. Hollow
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          I doubt MI5 made this out of their public spirit.

          I doubt MI5 made this out of their public spirit.

          1 vote