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njberry
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 		right i so its you with the cat i was going to ask who that was Razz

i think someone wanted to ask him about the B minus drug (looking back at the forum)

and if i remember correctly wasnt it dennis that does the videos ?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 8:02 pm
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Amalie
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 		I'm not getting the confirmation email from the Trisphere website. Anyone else have that problem and figure out how to fix it?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 9:42 pm
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RingmasterJ5
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Amalie wrote:
I'm not getting the confirmation email from the Trisphere website. Anyone else have that problem and figure out how to fix it?


Did you set your username as "amalie", like what your folder is named? I think they manually approve those if they match up. which could be your problem.

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 9:54 pm
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Amalie
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 		I figured out the cats_cats_13 file using some Mac Terminal magic (though, lol, I've definitely forgotten everything I learned in my intro to computer science class...
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It's a .zip file.


Here's what the file says:
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
From: [redacted]
To: Christian Miller


Bmqcstclj, xr snkgr lt tmr bkinljz nlqtz.
C xls xkjerqcjo cw zku'qr stchh cjtrqrstre cj tmr kwwrq.
Mlvr zku arrj lahr tk wcje cjwkqiltckj lakut tmr A- Equo?

- [qrelbtre]



Anyone now what kind of cipher that is?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 10:03 pm
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RingmasterJ5
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Amalie wrote:
Anyone now what kind of cipher that is?


It was found and solved on the last page, actually:

njberry wrote:
that messge in the photo decodes to

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CHRISTIAN WE SPOKE AT THE COMPANY PARTY I WAS WONDERING IF YOU'RE STILL INTERESTED IN THE OFFER HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE B DRUG?- [REDACTED]


PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 10:16 pm
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moriarty
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 		I engaged Dennis with a little chit chat about how he does the videos. To build trust, ya know?
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"Sure! I film the videos with a DSLR and input them into Adobe Premiere. I add text, then generate a voiceover with the text-to-speech software built into my mac. I export and keep them on my hard drive until Keith says it's time to release."


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Amalie
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RingmasterJ5 wrote:
Amalie wrote:
Anyone now what kind of cipher that is?


It was found and solved on the last page, actually:

njberry wrote:
that messge in the photo decodes to

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CHRISTIAN WE SPOKE AT THE COMPANY PARTY I WAS WONDERING IF YOU'RE STILL INTERESTED IN THE OFFER HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE B DRUG?- [REDACTED]


Oh, so sorry. I'm traveling, and I guess the spotty internet here didn't refresh the page when I asked it to! I see it now, though. Sorry again!

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njberry
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 		So denis may have some more videos already made but not posted yet. And bout the activation email. I got an email but i havnt got a file in my name so i dunno

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 11:11 pm
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Billy Brown
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moriarty wrote:
I got my log in to the new site. I see some song lyrics on the top right of the dashboard screen.
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Hello, Dolly
We feel the room swayin'

I can tell, Dolly
You're lookin' swell, Dolly
BARBRA STREISAND "Hello, Dolly!"


Pretty sure this is OOG -- there's a plug-in for WordPress called Hello Dolly that inserts random quotes from the song 'Hello Dolly' in the top right of admin pages. I imagine this is what's being used to add the messages and we caught it before the relevant messages were added.

On that note, there are a bunch of different 'Trisphere Tips' that appear if you refresh the pages. Here are the ones I've found:

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TRISPHERE TIP: Warning: The centrifuge-based mixing device was made in a factory that processes nuts.
TRISPHERE TIP: A reclassification module needs to be inserted into the receptor array in case of system failure.
TRISPHERE TIP: A grade-5 lubricant or higher is required for the hydraulics assembly.
TRISPHERE TIP: STOP K. -H
TRISPHERE TIP: The rotation-based dosage control panel requires a connection to the input parser.
TRISPHERE TIP: Do not use the compatibility device on a Monday.
TRISPHERE TIP: The input parser tickets expire after two weeks; remember to close the central channel before then!
TRISPHERE TIP: Contrary to whatever the orphan may tell you, our ownership of the orphan is 100% legal.
TRISPHERE TIP: Contrary to whatever the orphan may tell you, the orphan does not require food.
TRISPHERE TIP: To connect the compatibility device to the input parser, you'll need a Thunderbolt cable.
TRISPHERE TIP: The orphan may attempt emotional manipulation. Please ignore at all costs.


Most of those seem like flavour for the game but there are a couple of interesting ones there (mainly the one that had already been found, admittedly).

EDIT: I've also just been looking back at the Trial 1 report and noticed the writing on the bottom of the glass in the images. It seems to say 'Ellen' -- possibly the name of the orphan? Or could it be Hellen and the 'H' is obscured? I've sent messages to Keith, Emily and Dennis asking about this and a couple of other things. I'll report back if I get any replies.

PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 4:29 am
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PiFace314
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 		Huh... I don't have a folder. I wonder if it's because my name starts with K.

PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 7:09 am
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PiFace314
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moriarty wrote:
I managed to get a hold of Dennis through the site messaging... Not sure what we want to ask him though.

I also used the deleted cat image as my avatar and Christian messaged me about it.
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I can't help but notice that the feline image picture that you've assigned yourself is one from my private collection. If this is pure coincidence, that's fine, but I'd like to remind you that viewing someone else's files is a federal offense please.


Also, might be interesting if you pointed out that all the files are actually shared since they're on Google Drive. Or not (we might make him angry...).

PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 7:21 am
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Billy Brown
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PiFace314 wrote:
Huh... I don't have a folder. I wonder if it's because my name starts with K.


Are you kyle? A folder has just appeared!

I've had some replies (and further back-and-forth) from Keith, Dennis and Emily. I won't post all messages (unless someone requests it) as it would take up a huge amount of space but the interesting stuff so far:

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Bill
He's new to Trisphere -- was hired just in time to start work on VGD. He also confirmed that the name on the bottom of the glass in the picture and video is 'Hellen'.

Emily
Also new to the company ("I haven't been here long"). I asked her why one of the 'Trisphere tips' mentioned that the compatibility device shouldn't be used on Mondays. She couldn't recall any Monday-specific incidents and suggested I ask Keith (see below).

She mentioned that Keith gave her the list of tips to enter into the database. With that in mind, I mentioned the 'STOP K. -H' tip and that it didn't look like it came from Keith. I've asked her to confirm that this wasn't on the list Keith gave to her and also asked who else have access to the database (and if there's any way Hellen could still make changes).

Keith
I asked Keith for more information about Hellen. His response: "Just when things were getting good for her, she left. Her loss, I say." I pressed for clarification as to whether she resigned or if she was fired and received no further response on that line of questioning. From his initial response, though, I would lean towards resignation. He asked that I not mention Hellen around the office ("Wouldn't want to spark unnecessary curiosity").

I also asked about the compatibility device, specifically the dangers of using it on Mondays or entering a 2 or a 7 in the numeric input pad (as mentioned in the video). Entering those numbers could cause overheating or shutdown, "likely poisoning the orphan". As for the Monday issue, he really didn't like me asking:

"I recommend you guys stop asking. I have microphones in the hallways and can listen to every little conversation you guys have. Why exactly are you so curious?"

I tried to gain his trust by assuring him that we're here to help take Trisphere to the next level and any company background would help us do our jobs well. This seems to have worked to a certain extent. He admitted he was out of line but that there are some things that have to stay classified.

I've asked if he's willing to talk about the markings on the compatibility device -- no reply just yet.


PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 7:50 am
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PiFace314
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 		Yup, I'm Kyle!

New lyrics in Keith's folder! Two sets this time.

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First is: Each ante meridiem (12-hour clock), approximately the current hour
The female removes me from my sleeping area, urgently shouting Obtain Employment

Second one: Occlude thee's palpabrae, and I shall osculate thou
The subsequent day I shall experience longing for thee

No idea what these could possibly be.


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Billy Brown
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 		Just seen those -- exciting! The second one is:

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Close your eyes and I'll kiss you
Tomorrow I'll miss you

All My Loving - The Beatles


First one I'm not sure on just yet.

PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 8:04 am
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Scotter123
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 		I asked Dennis about the "Message" in the video. He didn't know what I was talking about. He then sent me this message.

One question, though. How do you like this color scheme for branding of Trisphere? http://imgur.com/JD8QW2v

I couldn't see anything - but had to download the image and enlarge it to the max to see anything.

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