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VelociraptorPancakes
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Re: Episode 3 Doubts

VelociraptorPancakes wrote:

SoloJoe wrote:

I am trying to figure out which train lines have those colors. (I think it might only be the B and D), which narrows the train possibilities.

The A, D, B, 1. The C has grey seats.

Hmm. If Fafa is on the right track with the A train blue background, and they're on the orange and yellow seats, then I gather they're on the A? The C has the grey seats, so it doesn't match up.

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:01 pm

Cap'n Slim
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Guys.

The MTA changes cars all the time. They do not use the same cars on the same tracks EVER.

Line numbers/colors/letters are changeable at the touch of a button by the conductor. This is in case they have a track change, or route change, or the car needs to go into the shop.

There is no constant seat color on any line. The colors in Ep. 3 are DEFINITELY representing the LINES (A, B, D, etc.) and not just sitting in a subway seat.

Abandon that ship Smile

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:34 pm

CatsMeow
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Re: Guys.

Cap'n Slim wrote:

I agree with this Cap'n - definitely no reference to seat colors here as you can never be sure what kind of train you're going to get.

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:41 pm

WeeWillyT
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Re: Episode 3 Doubts

SoloJoe wrote:

I still don't think the colors of the squares they are in refer to lines, but only to the seats of the subway. As if to show that the pirates are currently riding the subway when they are being interviewed.

I am trying to figure out which train lines have those colors. (I think it might only be the B and D), which narrows the train possibilities.

I also don't know about Cortlandt being the correct stop. First, it is not spelled properly, and the pirates have made no mention of making a mistake (which they did when we couldn't understand "48 armies."). Also since the "R" is missing from "Cental Park" and there's an extra "0" in 10,0000, these seem like purposeful clues.

Also Cortlandt, from my knowledge at least, does not allow for only 4 cars.

I have one theory that support the pirates going in multiple directions, which is sparked on by Larry saying "These days, pirates are all over the place." Maybe just a random line, but it could be supportive.

Finally, what do you guys think about Mario and Fafa not being on the blue line, but being outside (thus the blue sky behind them). So when the blue screen is below, the "train" that the pirates are riding is going over a bridge (sky underneath), and when they are now above, that is because the "train" is now underground again, and Mario and Fafa are on the "right track" above them.

If anyone gets any further because of this info, please return the favor and help a lost solo player out. I know some of these ideas are different, but they still seem more rationale than some of the super-complicated solutions that have been thrown around so far.

Wow, best reading yet. Ep 3 suddenly seems a little more approachable....

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:46 pm

WeeWillyT
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Re: Guys.

Cap'n Slim wrote:

No, no no. Just like the trains not having a schedule, this statemtent is absolutely incorrect. Lines have dedicated cars.
Take an hour and stand at your favorite station. There might be two types of car per line, but simply because of one type being replaced. It might be possible that a third type could be found, but this would be an abberation.

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:51 pm

KPE
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Re: Guys.

WeeWillyT wrote:

Cap'n Slim wrote:

I concur. The MTA is currently in the process of replacing all of the older trains with the newer ones. The B and D still have the older yellow and orange seat ones. The F used to untill about two years ago when they upgraded to the new ones (the 6 and L have them) And the blue lines still run old grey ones every once and a while.

I still have yet to check Cortlandt, but looking at a google-map there are some tennis courts in fort greene park at S portland Ave. They have five enterances but you would always have at least one towards your back when looking at the others. The problem is cort != court. So we would still have a spelling problem.

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:02 pm

mikeGuest
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I'm pretty sure the Port of Cortland
in queens

Its in one of two stops, Roosevelt Avenue, or Forest Hills. Why? 5 train tracks, none of which you can see at the same time. (at Roosevelt Avenue, the 7 is elevated while the rest aren't. In forest hills, the LIRR is there, which is not part of the subway system.)

There's also the confirming star location on Larry King, which looks like its right at Roosevelt Avenue.

I just don't know WHY they call it Port of Cortland. Forest Hills makes some sense from this perspective, because they used to hold the US Open tennis tourney there (Court-Land).

One minor clue that's making me crazy that I haven't figured out: The video repeatedly calls Larry King, "the Larry King." If you change this to "lairy king," it means the Angry King. Does this mean anything or am i way off base.?

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:14 pm

mlssry
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I believe the Port of Cortland is for the Canal Steet stop. That's where you get off to go to all the court houses and other buildings. It's also interesting to note that the 3 trains that run there from Columbus Circle are the A,C,E. If you look close enough there is a match to our Maddie Hayes and a snake nearby.

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:24 pm

SpiceCowboy
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Re: Guys.

WeeWillyT wrote:

Cap'n Slim wrote:

Yes and no to this. Certain lines definitely run certain types of cars, but there is considerable bleed. This is the case with both newer vs. older cars, as well as with some lines that have considerable track overlap.

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:29 pm

jrc
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Joined: 02 Aug 2010
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Larry the King

He is called Lawrence, Larry the King, King Larry, King o' the Larrys, and The Larry King. I bet that CNN has "Larry King" copyrighted, so they did not use just that. But it might mean something. One thing that I think might be a clue is the Captain's question, "Where do you keep your treasure hoard, King o' the Larrys?"

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:31 pm

SpiceCowboy
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Re: Guys.

Quote:

I still have yet to check Cortlandt, but looking at a google-map there are some tennis courts in fort greene park at S portland Ave. They have five enterances but you would always have at least one towards your back when looking at the others. The problem is cort != court. So we would still have a spelling problem.

Central Park = Pentral Cark
Port of Cortland = Court of Portland (phonetically)

I don't see it as a problem.

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:32 pm

KPE
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Joined: 21 Sep 2010
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mlssry wrote:

Wait - this might be off. Aren't all the courts and such off the City Hall stop on the 4,5,6? Plus the E doesn't stop at Columbus Circle.

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:33 pm

Kiwi Sailor
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Earwax

SpiceCowboy wrote:

Central Park = Pentral Cark
Port of Cortland = Court of Portland (phonetically)

I don't see it as a problem.

Excessive earwax may be the problem here!

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:36 pm

WeeWillyT
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Re: Guys.

SpiceCowboy wrote:

Like I said, stand for an hour trainspotting. You'll see it's yes and yes. Besides being an observable condition, the entire operation runs off of line-centric depots; mixing cars would a mere impracticallity.

As far as the theory about the seats goes - I'm not saying it's certain one way or the other, but I always had a problem with the attempts to match the background color with train lines. The colors didn't match train lines, which would be red, yellow, orange: they all seemed to be shades of orange-yellows....like seats! Wink

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:46 pm

SpiceCowboy
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Re: Earwax

Kiwi Sailor wrote:

SpiceCowboy wrote:

Central Park = Pentral Cark
Port of Cortland = Court of Portland (phonetically)

I don't see it as a problem.

Excessive earwax may be the problem here!

I don't get it.

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:46 pm

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