Tacymist Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) On the bottom right corner of the map there is a number. Mine is 49124-7. Maybe this is the map ID. Could relate to what kind of map we each have or not. Mine's also 49124-7. The shark's on my map too. Mine's a pre-ordered Xbox standard edition. edit: Just to add, mine goes up to block 7 if it matters. Edited January 24, 2014 by Tacymist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJpostman Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Shark is on my map PS3 pre order Standard edition Map serial #: 47127-7 Canada BLUS - 31156F Definitely is weird but the fact that some people don't have it on their maps makes me think it can't be anything too crazy. That's a pretty big disadvantage if random maps don't include everything that others do but its worth exploring. Edited January 24, 2014 by XJpostman LiquidNitrogen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eram Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) @above - Indeed. But it seems there are at least 2 versions of Standard edition maps, so why? With the 500.000 CASH stuff, misprints are booming, imho. Edited January 24, 2014 by EramVerdes LiquidNitrogen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair Smyth Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I was actually thinking about posting this on here, but thought you peeps would not find it interesting enough. I thought everybody had it on the map, are you guys sure? I have the standard Xbox 360 edition, pre-ordered. I noticed this back in September and immediately went there, though I did feel that it would lead to nothing. But still in for a positive surprise, eh? It is definitely not pareidolia, a coincidence or an error, it's not even just a silhouette merely resembling a shark. When you have the map in front of you, you will notice, it is a detailed shark. Very subtle, most players did not notice it. Needless to say, I found absolutely nothing, neither resting my boat in the exact spot, nor diving there. It's a neat little gimmick. And I highly doubt it is more than that. Edited January 24, 2014 by Alastair Smyth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gauntlet Hair Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 If you have the special edition map (the one designed to look like the heist blueprints) you can shine it under a black light to reveal more secrets. Many of these secrets are useless, and some are actually helpful tips (for example, there's a hint to the weapons cache in the Altruist fort.) I'd get mine out but I can't remember where it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobysrt Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I dont have the silhouette. PS3 UK BLES 01807 map goes to 6 Map ref 5410212/MAP Standard edition game This interesting. I wonder if two people knowing each other with different maps can be found and met up. One laid over the other on a light might show other differences. Ive included the game version number above. I think thats important as this could be a country thing ie americas have a different one to europe. . Edited January 24, 2014 by Scoobysrt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevors toe nail Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Standard game. Bought at 12 on release date. Xbox 360. European. 5258043/map. Goes to 7. Coffee stains. Couple of cig burns. Fkin useless Scoobysrt and manektric 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates75 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Ya know maybe its possible that the maps without sharks have something else in there map that the maps with sharks do not have......maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsuperlemonhaze Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 While reading these posts, I kept picturing Nigel from Spinal Tap saying "These maps go to 7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates75 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 While reading these posts, I kept picturing Nigel from Spinal Tap saying "These maps go to 7" One of my favourite movies, if you havent yet watch the movie with the commentary turned on, the whole gang stays in character through the whole thing, it was like watching it new all over again with more laughs....sorry way of topic but had to reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eram Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) @wilroy.rodgers - Since I've confirmed so far 4 PS3, early buy, EU users, have different maps (2 with shark, 2 with no shark), I'll sugggest an update at the OP for map differences. I've suggested at the decoding thread some overlay with the different UV maps, who knows? I'm just comming from some time spent at the location, here are my main findings: -Eaten by (regular) white shark - 7 times; -Blown myself with grenade, sunk the boat and hopefuly killed the (regular) white shark - 4 times; -Blown myself with rpg, sunk the boat and hopefuly killed the (regular) white shark - 10 times, at least; -Killed the f***er with knife -2 times, yeah! -Blown the shark with rpg - 6 times Just remembered that never though tbefore of sticky molotoff or bombing one, maybe one of you guys will.. Unfortunately, no Megalodon there, but I had no fog Edited January 24, 2014 by EramVerdes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilroy.rodgers Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Honestly guys I think what's most important to me, or at least what I was curious about most, is whether the shark silhouette signifies something important on the spot that it is on. I'm wondering if someone were to take a sub down there if there would be anything to see. I liked the idea that maybe R* is setting something up that requires us to go to that spot with certain prerequisites. For example, what if it was meant to be a spoof of JAWS, and you're supposed to go out to that spot on a small fishing boat in certain weather, and you get attacked or something. R* could easily throw an easter egg like that in. So, to make this clear, I'm digging all the speculation over specific map details, but let's see if those details are there for a reason. I suppose I should have made a different name for this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eram Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) @above - so why 4 PS3, EU, release date users have different papper maps? 2 with shark and 2 with no shark? Edited January 24, 2014 by EramVerdes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilroy.rodgers Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) @wilroy.rodgers - Since I've confirmed so far 4 PS3, early buy, EU users, have different maps (2 with shark, 2 with no shark), I'll sugggest an update at the OP for map differences. I've suggested at the decoding thread some overlay with the different UV maps, who knows? I'm just comming from some time spent at the location, here are my main findings: -Eaten by (regular) white shark - 7 times; -Blown myself with grenade, sunk the boat and hopefuly killed the (regular) white shark - 4 times; -Blown myself with rpg, sunk the boat and hopefuly killed the (regular) white shark - 10 times, at least; -Killed the f***er with knife -2 times, yeah! -Blown the shark with rpg - 6 times Just remembered that never though tbefore of sticky molotoff or bombing one, maybe one of you guys will.. Unfortunately, no Megalodon there, but I had no fog I thank you for your brave sacrifice...es. I realized after my post that the shark attack idea was yours. It's a good idea, especially with all the other movie references in the game. Once I can get on, I'll try different scenarios. However, I still believe that the ocean depths may hold the secret, if there is one, too. I will say, when I did dive under, before I died I saw what appeared to be the bottom, as the ends of seaweed were appearing. It was gloomy, but not too dark, I could still see some stuff. The bottom is below the water pressure death level for divers, but probably safe for subs. Anyone with a sub, I call you to arms! See what you can find, anyone who finds something will definitely get mad cookies from me. Edited January 24, 2014 by wilroy.rodgers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair Smyth Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Wilroy, you mentioned the crushing depth canceling further exploration on your side. Well, it is the same in the sub, which will actually start to implode after the engine is cut off when ignoring the crushing depth warning. Which, by the way, is ridiculous, considering the depth of the ocean this game has to offer! This thread is for reference, Karoi has explored the ocean with great patience. Definitely check the two links to his own posts he put in there, he already had the things I was curious about covered. http://gtaforums.com/topic/648942-found-a-way-to-swim-out-into-ocean-without-dying/ Ya know maybe its possible that the maps without sharks have something else in there map that the maps with sharks do not have......maybe? I like your approach a lot! I only found the shark after intentionally staring and focusing on parts of the map and was rather surprised. Though I still believe that it is only a little nod to A attentive fans and B the shark infested waters ingame in general. Edited January 24, 2014 by Alastair Smyth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eram Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I'm not claiming any shark attack idea/theory! It would be cool, though. I've been there with the sub, at least i think I was since my papper map doesn't show the spot. Nothing special about it, that you wouldn't find diving somewhere else. Edited January 24, 2014 by EramVerdes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilroy.rodgers Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'm not claiming any shark attack idea/theory! It would be cool, though. I've been there with the sub, at least i think I was since my papper map doesn't show the spot. Nothing special about it, that you wouldn't find diving somewhere else. I see. Well, that may be the case. I'm still curious however, so I'll work on getting a sub and then I'll explore, just to see for myself, you know? I'll let you guys know if anything is up. Wilroy, you mentioned the crushing depth canceling further exploration on your side. Well, it is the same in the sub, which will actually start to implode after the engine is cut off when ignoring the crushing depth warning. Which, by the way, is ridiculous, considering the depth of the ocean this game has to offer! Ya know maybe its possible that the maps without sharks have something else in there map that the maps with sharks do not have......maybe? I like your approach a lot! I only found the shark after intentionally staring and focusing on parts of the map and was rather surprised. Though I still believe that it is only a little nod to A attentive fans and B the shark infested waters ingame in general. Are you sure the crushing depth is the same? You probably know better than myself, but in another video I saw concerning crush depth, the guy's sub imploded at 146 m, or 479 ft. and it was dark as, well, the deepest abyss. I would guess I could not have been deeper than half that, as I was swimming, and when I died it wasn't really that dark, and I dove in the late afternoon. Anyway, your theory B may easily be true, but I feel like if R* wanted us to know that sharks are out in the water, they would not only put the silhouettes around the whole island, they would also make it much more noticeable. As of right now, only R* knows the truth, and maybe I'm just not willing to accept your guys' input, but something tells me there's more to this than meets the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair Smyth Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Check out my previous post, I edited something in for you. It will make an interesting read, I was too very curious about all of this. I only ever got a warning that I was approaching crushing depth when hunting collectibles (won't spoiler you, of course). I never actually provocated it myself by descending further. That happened in the sub, not while scuba diving and the game displayed it at around 420 or 430 ft. A unit of measurement I am not familiar with, so I will take your metric guesstimate any day! But I really don't imagine the scuba diving limit to be any different from that of the sub... Edited January 24, 2014 by Alastair Smyth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilroy.rodgers Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) @above, thanks for the link, I may have to try his method myself. I still think the character will be affected before a sub is affected though. Makes sense that a metal, sea-going craft can go deeper than a human, am I right? Regardless, thanks for the information and help. By the way, my map is 47125-7 Edited January 24, 2014 by wilroy.rodgers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trefezex Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 No shark here. - Preordered standard edition for PS3 - MAP 5410250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertanius Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I have the shark on my map, here's the information: Map Code: 5251828. Console: Xbox 360. Edition: Standard edition. Region: PAL, Australia. Pre-order: No, I got it a few days after it came out, (I did pre-order the PC version though). For those without it, is your game PAL or NTSC? Maybe different regions have different map codes, with some having random extras? Edited January 24, 2014 by Fluttershy Pony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGyver55 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I just read this thread and went to check if I have the shark on my map (I do), as I was unfolding it I happened to hold it up against the window and could see through the map... I could not see anything unusual, but it got me thinking of a quest map that I once had... there were two separate maps printed on either side, but when you held it up to light two symbol overlapped to point out a clue... So even though I'm not seeing anything obvious and there is probably nothing... if anyone else with sharper eyes want to look, I'm just pointing this out... also... has anyone tried this with the special edition map (the one with UV printing)? I cant believe I missed the damn shark, I scoured the map after I noticed the purple T-rex symbol. Edited January 24, 2014 by McGyver55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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