RULES OF THE GAME

I. The aim of this game is to either kill or save Caesar on the Ides of March. To do so, you must answer quizzes correctly, collect clues as to "which" Caesar is the true one, choose a weapon or 'countermeasure' to either kill or save him, and evaluate clues to determine where in Rome he can be found.

II. Each player must choose to join either the assassins or the loyalists. Make your choice when the game prompts you and post that graphic at your domus.

III. There are six Caesars in the game - five false, and one genuine. Keep track of the "veritas" cards to determine which Caesar is the true one - and which are the liars! And take a good look at the Caesar cards when you find them: they'll give you hints where he is to be found, and which AW Caesar is "it"!

IV. Each player must test her/his knowledge of Caesar's life and times through seven quizzes. Get enough right answers - you'll find a "Clue" page with critical hints on which Caesar is "real," where he may be found. Before starting the quizzes, you can choose a weapon or counter-measure - dagger? poison antidote? - to help you act in your quest.

HINT: Save each page of clues in your browser - you'll need to review them at the end of the game to help you make your choices. And post your comments or requests for hints, or just to cheer on your friends, at the main Roman thread for the contest!

You can retake any quiz until you have enough right answers to advance to the next "clues" page.

V. When you've finished Quiz 7, study the veritas and clue cards. You can deduce which Caesar is the "true" one and where he is. Email the judges the answers to these questions: which Caesar is the right one? Where is he on the Ides of March? What weapon or countermeasure did you choose to kill/save him on the Ides of March?

VI. As soon as you finish the game, but no later than midnight AW time on the Ides of March (3/15/06), email idesofmarchmmvi@gmail.com with the following info:

1) the domus identity or URL of the card that reflects the 'true' Caesar's identity;

2) the place he'll be found on the Ides of March;

3) the URL of the graphic showing which you chose - weapon or countermeasure.

Winners will be picked from those identifying Caesar's true identity and location. The judges will 'count up' how many weapons - or countermeasures - the contestants present - and that will determine whether Caesar is killed or saved! But if you don't succeed, there are still honor plaques for playing). The awards (Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal) will be awarded to the fastest of the winning side (either Assassins or Loyalist) to email the right answers. Game umpires will respond to you by email and by winner announcements following game close, posting results as soon as possible after midnight on the Ides.

If you need help, try the following web sites for historical information on Caesar:

Julius Caesar: The Last Dictator

Julius Caesar: A Biography in Twelve Parts

*This game was created by Tobius Tullius, Titus Longinus, Laurels Curius, Theodorius Cicero, Calpurnia Caesar, and Heraklia Aelius, with help from Pectinarius Antonius. Thanks to Masala Caesar for the "Who's the real Caesar?" angle and to Bryce Yupanqui for quiz help!.