Introduction
Last updated on 2026-07-10 | Edit this page
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Overview
Questions
- How do I start the scavenger hunt?
Objectives
- Start the hunt!
Welcome to the ePIC User Learning Scavenger Hunt! This hunt will consist of a series of ePIC software tasks for you to complete. Each task will produce a piece of the filename that you will have to utilise to “solve” the final task. When solved, you will need to input your answer using the answer submission form. If you’re correct, you’ll find out and receive a special prize as part of the 2026 Collaboration meeting!
The tasks are split into a few distinct blocks which are detailed below. Each page will also include links to some tutorials and resources you might find helpful.
Each page has an embedded answer submission form. You will get the clues for the final task from this form. Make sure you make a note of the clues you get for each task!
Comment:
- If you get stuck with any task, feel free to ask or check in on the Scavenger Hunt Mattermost channel.
Tasks 1-3 - Getting started on Mattermost, working with eic-shell and accessing files
This series of tasks serves as some setup for future stages, but will also include a few clues and pieces of information we need to find out to solve find the file we need to use for the final task.
Tasks 4-6 - Running Simulations, afterburner and checking geometry
This series of tasks gets you started on simulating ePIC data and understanding the ePIC simulation.
Tasks 7-8 - Looking at Campaign Output, Analysing it
These two tasks will involve analysing simulation campaign data.
Final Task
Once you piece together the filename from the three task blocks, you can then find it and complete the final task. This page will also include a link to the answer submission page.
- Welcome to the ePIC User Learning Scavenger Hunt!