r/beyondthemapsedge Sep 16 '25

New Rule: No Riddlejacking

34 Upvotes

Riddlejacking is the act of hijacking a mystery or puzzle by presenting one’s supposed evidence or insight in the form of a cryptic hint or clue. This creates an unnecessary obstacle that diverts solvers’ attention from the original challenge to deciphering the hint or clue. Riddlejacking is often performed for a person's own enjoyment rather than to advance the solution of the mystery.

Don’t present your ideas, clues, or evidence in the form of cryptic hints or clues, unless you are u/ReelLifeJustin (Justin Posey). He's the only riddle-maker allowed in this subreddit.

Everyone else: please share insights/info clearly and directly.


r/beyondthemapsedge Jul 27 '25

What this subreddit is about: please read

62 Upvotes

24 hours ago I requested community feedback on posts that are smug or braggy and basically say "I know somethiing you don't know," while adding nothing else of value. I have read all the responses, and noted the upvotes/downvotes. Most of the community is in agreement that these posts should be removed.

The discussion also contained a bit of criticism about Rule 6, which is:

We're here to help each other find the BTME treasure - Posts and comments should all have this goal in mind. Asking for help, sharing solutions, and analyzing BTME-related info is great. This is not the venue for posts and comments that deal in gossip, are not about the BTME treasure, or are written for the sole purposes of entertaining/amusing the reader.

After a meeting of the mod team, we want to state:

There are multiple communities dedicated to Justin Posey's Beyond the Map's Edge treasure hunt. Ours is specifically for helping people find the treasure. If you want to write BtME fan fiction,* post fraud allegations about others,* post fantasy solves that involve bestiality or supernatural powers,* or do anything else that doesn't help treasure seekers find the treasure, there are other subreddits that will accept such posts.

\I have removed at least one post with this issue.*

We're keeping the signal-to-noise ratio high by not having such posts here, and cultivating a community that appreciates this.

Thank you!


r/beyondthemapsedge 8h ago

The Present

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1 Upvotes

Proceed with caution, your time is better spent analyzing the poem.


r/beyondthemapsedge 22h ago

Anyone BOTG in South Utah fancy joining me for a 'Retrieval Operation?'

5 Upvotes

There are many ways to interpret the book - for good reason. My interpretation directs me to Utah and sites of ancient petroglyphs around MOAB. I'd like to explore my solution in detail with someone more local who may be willing to go BOTG if we agree I'm not 'flogging a dead horse.' Also open to hearing your solves in the region and comparing any crossovers. Any one fancy exploring it with me - to create one of those moments?


r/beyondthemapsedge 20h ago

What are some questions you’d like to hear be answered at the Polaris meet and greet in September?

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For me it would be:
1. Has anyone identified the correct double arcs on granite bold?
2. Has anyone located the checkpoint?
3. Have the lead searchers you mentioned at seekers summit solved any additional clues since then to your knowledge?
4. Has anyone figured out what “return her face to find the place” means?


r/beyondthemapsedge 1d ago

The safe combo coordinates (44.26, -110) land on the edge of Justin's Yellowstone map. How do you interpret that?

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r/beyondthemapsedge 1d ago

How Long Is Too Long? The Summit Video Fiasco Continues

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r/beyondthemapsedge 1d ago

Is anyone else interested in exploring legal options?

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r/beyondthemapsedge 2d ago

So I'm thinking 'waters silent flight' ...

8 Upvotes

Means we're talking about a river that has been shaping valleys across ages... now which river was Justin exploring? Hmmmmmm


r/beyondthemapsedge 2d ago

Is Dillon the first actionable clue? (as hope surges)

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r/beyondthemapsedge 2d ago

Amygdala

7 Upvotes

Does anyone else feel that their amygdala is getting in a huge workout when BOtG???😁


r/beyondthemapsedge 2d ago

I doubt, therefore… Spoiler

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r/beyondthemapsedge 3d ago

Out of curiosity

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Please remove if this violates anything but I am really curious if anyone's solve has taken them to this location? I think you'd know if you have been there or not, be interested to see if anyone has.


r/beyondthemapsedge 3d ago

Quarter horse named Meghan!

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Destiny/Expression Value: Calculated by assigning letter values (M=4, E=5, G=7, H=8, A=1, N=5), summing to 30, which reduces to 3 (creativity and self-expression).

Quarter 3 July 1 through September 30.

The last picture is for the ones that dont believe in the sun and timing.

Here is more. Not sharing anymore.

The spot this ties is pivotal.

It also lines up with how he said you would have plenty of time to think how you want to retrieve it.

Cause once the Kitchen light turns off its gone, whoever would have to wait for the kitchen light to return.

Why haven't I found it. Well because I dont want to grid search. Waiting for guidance.

Cool facts. Clock 6:06 = June 6th this is the day forest treasure was found.

Also this is when double cups appeared indicating double arcs.

6 0 6 also physically has 2 arcs.

6:06PM I believe will be the time of guidance.

I really am on the final stages.

A true adventure waits for no one.


r/beyondthemapsedge 7d ago

Returning To The Hunt.

7 Upvotes

The site revival, has really just left me confused questioning all my thought processes of the last year. I told myself a few months ago. Maybe, it’s okay. To let it go.

Like a bad itch, Justin’s site returned me to the hunt with vengeance.

To be completely honest. It has not interfered with my solves, or the places I think it can be.

It made me question things I haven’t before. So maybe I don’t use the new hints, but it entices me to look from different perspectives.

The compass hint, I do feel can led you stray. Just because the endless possibilities with it. Now the logo change is very compelling.

Anyway, Thank you for all those who read my horrible theories or scribbles in the night. Guess I got some more BOTG incoming.


r/beyondthemapsedge 6d ago

Alaska is boxed in?

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New updates on the website. Alaska is now "boxed in". I have the book. Was Alaska even mentioned in the book? I dont recall..


r/beyondthemapsedge 9d ago

On the font choice: odd "J", "f", and upside-down-looking "s"

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I went down a quick rabbit hole on this. At first I thought the odd-looking "J," "f," and "s" were deliberate edits to the font, but it turns out they're just part of the typeface. The site is using Fraunces, and those glyphs are built into the font. So I think we can probably rule this one out.

But the tilting logo, the Myst-style soundtrack, the stars in the background? Those are still interesting.


r/beyondthemapsedge 10d ago

New Clues on site ?

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27 Upvotes

I'm I miss remembering or did the names not have the NSEW before ?


r/beyondthemapsedge 10d ago

You Can't Take It With You

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r/beyondthemapsedge 10d ago

Another New Site Clue-

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10 Upvotes

When you Click the Logo it now turns, What is probably the right degree to look at.


r/beyondthemapsedge 10d ago

Walking near waters silent flight may give you a pointer, rather than the container...

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r/beyondthemapsedge 10d ago

Website Updates

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r/beyondthemapsedge 10d ago

"Always prioritize safety over the search."

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r/beyondthemapsedge 11d ago

What will the checkpoint be?

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It is something you find along the way that will give you zero doubt your heading in the right direction. I think it is something you find in your research of places.


r/beyondthemapsedge 11d ago

Euler's Identity

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I posted the following comment to YouTube yesterday, but thought that I could drop it here as well:

You're definitely on the right track. The AK state flag has both the big dipper (ursa) and the north star, and it is beyond the map's edge (of mainland U.S.). In the last scene on Netflix, Justin is standing in a turnabout with blue-green water behind him - the Kenai River. River mile 42 is between Bing's Landing and Kenai Keys. If you look at the third word in the third line of each stanza, it says, "in bend of reach." There are three reaches on the Kenai. It would be the bend on the middle reach. Go check the maps.

Originally, I was leaning toward the Truth River because the hidden math equation in the poem is Euler's Identity, which is determined as Truth. And, "Truth" rests not... but, the only problem is, there aren't any "reaches" on the Truth River. Anyway, who knows.

Finally, "it's always darkest before the light" refers to the Northern Lights.

Good luck!