Game File Mystery Hunt...

[spoziuk]

Hey guys, it's been a while. On a 4am whim (insomnia is a bitch) - I was browsing through some old search files and noticed something in `placement_v3`. All object placements are grouped into logical blocks, with their names having relative convention to each other. So I did a search for ufo, and low and behold, all UFO objects, aside from the crashed underwater one, were grouped together under the "dt1_tc_" prefix. Oddly though, there were a few more markers in the same group/block. Did we ever check out what all the models in this block were?

 

map plots can be found below.

 

http://www.gtafivemap.com/s/QnNMxRk/

 

 

 

EDIT: went through a few recent discoveries too, ambient_ufos seemed interesting. At the begining of the init sequece, three sets of coordinates are set.

setStruct(-1124.392f, -514.7001f, 33.21493f, 3, &l_41);setStruct(2490f, 3777f, 2402.879f, 3, &l_45);setStruct(-2052f, 3237f, 1450.078f, 3, &l_48);

&l_48 = Zancudo UFO

&l_45 = Hippy camp UFO

 

Now the interesting bit - &l_41 is placed... right in the center of backlot city.

Edited September 12, 2014 by spoziuk

[restlessmind]

Hey guys, it's been a while. On a 4am whim (insomnia is a bitch) - I was browsing through some old search files and noticed something in `placement_v3`. All object placements are grouped into logical blocks, with their names having relative convention to each other. So I did a search for ufo, and low and behold, all UFO objects, aside from the crashed underwater one, were grouped together under the "dt1_tc_" prefix. Oddly though, there were a few more markers in the same group/block. Did we ever check out what all the models in this block were?

 

map plots can be found below.

 

http://www.gtafivemap.com/s/QnNMxRk/

 

 

 

EDIT: went through a few recent discoveries too, ambient_ufos seemed interesting. At the begining of the init sequece, three sets of coordinates are set.

setStruct(-1124.392f, -514.7001f, 33.21493f, 3, &l_41);setStruct(2490f, 3777f, 2402.879f, 3, &l_45);setStruct(-2052f, 3237f, 1450.078f, 3, &l_48);

&l_48 = Zancudo UFO

&l_45 = Hippy camp UFO

 

Now the interesting bit - &l_41 is placed... right in the center of backlot city.

 

Are you talking about ambient_ufos? I just looked at that one too trying to make sense of it. I think it's a red herring - 1_41 is not used anywhere whereas 1_48 and 1_45 are used in the main() routine - I think they are added to pointer 1_55 to define an area that a pedestrian (player) must be located to trigger the UFO sound.

Edited September 12, 2014 by restlessmind

[D.A.]

So I just went through EVERY SINGLE PAGE on this thread.

I have to say I'm really AMAZED.

I want to thank all the people who put their free time into this,you're amazing!

[Razgriz67]

So.... I'm a bit curious if anyone has looked through the files to aid in the $500k blueprint message on the back of the UV map. and a quick search doesn't really show much. just someone saying "I'll keep an eye out" 9 months ago.

 

So just curious if the files were scanned looking for specific content relating to the note and if so, any and all finding would greatly be greatly appreciated.

[HOW'S ANNIE?]

Just a question for everyone, since I haven't been around here recently due to my lack of knowledge in computers/coding/etc: has anyone here actually seen this code relating to the supposed Solomon ambient event? I would like to believe it, but Reddit is full of bullsh*t (not that this place can't be too) and would like to know from a member from this thread.

[Sussus Amongus]

Just a question for everyone, since I haven't been around here recently due to my lack of knowledge in computers/coding/etc: has anyone here actually seen this code relating to the supposed Solomon ambient event? I would like to believe it, but Reddit is full of bullsh*t (not that this place can't be too) and would like to know from a member from this thread.

What Solomon event? I saw this mentioned in the Mystery Hunt thread too but i don't know what it is.

[Vec]

Hey, I was watching another thread and now I came here to see if someone could clear this out:

 

You must have heard it already, when you are at Davis, there's a musical loop that constantly sounds. It's something like a bass line or a booming sound. Is there a clear audio file to do a comparison? Because someone said that sounded similar to a musical loop that could be heard in GTA III

[Bigboss83]

Hi, I know there aren't many file folks left here, but if there are, I do have something you guys might be interested in checking out. I found this on a site about Merle Abrahams and his possible innocence. I was hoping that if you had time you could check for these in the files, maybe see if they had some any triggers, conditions or anything else odd related to them, or if they are just prop items. I really wish I could do it myself, but I'm just now getting started in HTML...starting from the bottom up. If you have time, please take a look, if not, no worries and thank you so much for all you guys have already done.

http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/gtav/snapmatic?photoId=WJOD0Cdj3kigGtAcQbuhhA

[johnnyb15613]

I was hoping that if you had time you could check for these in the files, maybe see if they had some any triggers, conditions or anything else odd related to them, or if they are just prop items.

 

I've been searching since yesterday, nothing to report so far

[Bigboss83]

@johnnyb Thanks man, I'm still working at learning code, but I am a looooong way away from being able to look into game files. But as soon as I get there I'll start helping out where I can. Though to be honest, I hope I won't be needed (hoping we will have the answers by then).

[TH3 ONE]

I'm sure saying this ill be banned or something but after a couple of tiny arguments between a couple of people some stupid f*cking dickhead mod has locked the mystery thread. What's the f*cking point. The majority of us have been civil and are trying to search for new things. This wouldn't happen on reddit...

[auntjeff]

Sorry for contributing to the lock. I can't sit by while one person claims something is solved over and over. We decide as a group, not singularly if something is solved or not. No matter how many times one person spams the thread saying solved, we as a group determine what is or isn't solved. This needs to be discussed briefly when/if the thread gets opened back up or a new one is started. If we don't take care of people that do this, as a group supporting each other, it will continue to happen and it isn't as simple as just ignore it and it will go away. That's all I have to say on it besides again, sorry.

[TH3 ONE]

You aren't to blame. It's pathetic how a mod has to step in and lock it. f*ck me if you argue with your mrs you don't lock her in the cupboard so she can't talk to you. So f*cked off what a moron.

 

Always liked you auntJ

[~Tiger~]

Look, we are working behind the scenes to try to reach a solution, but this sort of thing really isn't helping.

 

Just calm down and let us try to reach a diplomatic solution.

[jp9865]

These threads are a place for ideas/theories/speculation etc. As long as your idea/theory/speculation fits into whatever the leaders want. Otherwise you better be ready for a bashing.

 

I love how despite being given plenty of opportunity, no one has come up with any evidence to debunk my mural explanation. All I got was abuse and called a troll.

 

I took the logical approach rather than going off on a random kharma/orange balls/talking dog theory.

 

Why do you think this file hunt thread is dead?

 

And as for the group deciding if it's solved, that has to be the worst idea I have ever heard. How can a group decide anything? There will always be one (or more) ,despite everything layed out in front of them, that will dispute it. It's basic human nature.

 

You guys could have Dan Houser in here telling you what the mural means and all he will get is abuse and called a troll!

Edited October 1, 2014 by jp9865

[CanOdope]

Well guys, you know my solution to the problem here at GTAF... I can't post the link because Tiger will delete it, but I'm sure you can find it. Come on over.

[TH3 ONE]

Chill out if someone shoots down your theory just accept the criticism if you believe on it enough try and prove your point instead of getting drawn into an argument.

 

It's been getting petty in the thread and it does need to stop but forums are there full of different people and ideas so there is always going to be conflict.

 

Just chill. It's just a game, and this is just a website

[jp9865]

@Th3 One. My point exactly to be honest. If someone, anyone, had said well what about this? How do you explain that? Etc

You could then go about trying to debunk my theory. But instead most people chose the abuse/troll route.

 

I'm only here to help!

[Jphunter0]

Hang on, not everyone can easily sift through things like some but seems like your upto it again Jp? Does this mean you cracked the mystery R* said was there finally? The murals complete? R* were wrong to say there was a mystery? Just delete THIS msg op, dont delete the one constructive talking point we have about this Amazing mystery.

[jp9865]

Wheres the proof that rockstar said there's a mystery?

[auntjeff]

What are the lightning bolt looking things on the mural and what are we supposed to interpret them as?

[Jphunter0]

It was an accepted fact as far as im led to believe on chiliad mystery forum. I cant link it tho sorry.

[CanOdope]

Wheres the proof that rockstar said there's a mystery?

I'm with jp9865 here... I never saw anything about R* confirming existence of the mystery. Care to supply a source?

Edited October 1, 2014 by CanOdope

[Jphunter0]

Well then your Just saying theres no mystery whereas we are. Thats cool man. Lets hunt a mystery.

Im not the original source. Just the old chiliad mystery forum.

[auntjeff]

 

Wheres the proof that rockstar said there's a mystery?

I'm with jp9865 here... I never saw anything about R* confirming existence of the mystery. Care to supply a source?

 

 

It's that supposed post that I linked to from that mod on Reddit. Stating that from the horses mouth, R*, they were told that there was a mystery and that there was more to find. I remember posting it and I remember the conversations that ensued regarding it on here. I ultimately agreed that yes, it should be taken with a grain of salt, even though I did not see the benefit of a mod there on the mystery thread feeding lies or misinforming members.

 

edit....this.

 

http://www.reddit.com/r/chiliadmystery/comments/27xtdy/just_an_update_from_one_of_the_old_guard_thought/

 

Could be true could be false...just like 99% of our findings....and I still don't understand the lightning on the mural...guess it's just caveman cgi.

Edited October 1, 2014 by auntjeff

[CanOdope]

No. I'm not saying there's no mystery. If you read the old thread, you should know that is not my opinion. Whether there is or not doesn't matter to me. I enjoy the hunt, as well as the community we have. I just don't recall R* ever confirming or denying it.

 

Edit: @auntjeff Thank you. I do remember that now that you point it out. However, like you said, grain of salt. IMO, if R* were to confirm or deny the existence of the mystery, it would most likely be in an interview, which we as a community could easily verify it's validity, or possibly on the Newswire.

Edited October 1, 2014 by CanOdope

[Jphunter0]

That was my bad. So entrenched in my head. But i dont doubt for a second theres a mystery.

[Eram]

Guys/Gals, why don't we take this to the metaphor thread, it's been dead like this one but it would be a bit more on topic than here, just sayin...

[jp9865]

The lightning on the mural is to represent the sky imo. As in the ufo's are in the sky. They used a moon and clouds in the glyphs, used the sun in the altruist camp so what else could be used to depict the sky? And they didn't want to use the same clues again.

 

Before you ask the lines at the bottom represent the land.

Edited October 1, 2014 by jp9865

[auntjeff]

Interesting....but...What I plan on doing right now, specifically so that this doesn't get locked up too if we ever want to utilize it and post again, is exercise my impulse control and let the powers that be decide what they decide for the mystery thread. I'm interested in who else can control impulses and do this too. Later guys.