Description
A short interactive story walks through basic picoCTF rules. Connect over netcat, read the prompts, and pick the right dialogue options to prove you’re the real teammate.
Setup
Port provided per instance
Launch the instance to reveal the unique port number assigned to your session.
Open a terminal and connect to `verbal-sleep.picoctf.net <PORT_FROM_INSTANCE>`.
Keep pressing Enter to advance the narrative until prompted for a response.
nc verbal-sleep.picoctf.net <PORT_FROM_INSTANCE>
Solution
- Step 1Introduce yourselfPress Enter repeatedly through the opening exposition until the first prompt appears. Choose option A to confirm you agree to the competition rules.
- Step 2Respond to the teammateAdvance through the next block of dialog (roughly six Enter presses) and again select option A when the choice appears. This reassures the NPC you are on the same side.
- Step 3Receive the flagAfter a few more Enter presses, the program launches a brief mini-game but immediately rewards you with the flag. You can also view it in your terminal scrollback if you miss it the first time.
Flag
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The exact number of Enter presses can vary slightly, but choosing option A both times is sufficient to finish the interaction.