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Vescorp (New ARG?)
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RyanDinti
Kilroy

Joined: 26 May 2016
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And I put my real name and location, fml.

PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2016 4:28 am
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Nito
Boot


Joined: 26 Jan 2016
Posts: 10
Location: California

V3 has launched. (vescorp/v3)
You need a password to enter, the words are scrambled in the 3 just posted Instagram videos.
The password is "Vesuvius", after Mount Vesuvius.
It will lead to a gif flashing code on and off, then redirect to a video (webm) of what appears to be a flying saucer.

PostPosted: Fri May 27, 2016 7:55 pm
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Nito
Boot


Joined: 26 Jan 2016
Posts: 10
Location: California

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r1u8j0ymkk0pphn/AABwUtXoSV8Its9yrVcE_cJoa?dl=0

Link to Dropbox I made for the webm, and a quick screenshot of the coding that appeared (on mobile). Very Happy

PostPosted: Fri May 27, 2016 8:08 pm
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GuestUser17
Entrenched


Joined: 22 Feb 2011
Posts: 812

Additional info

Looking at the HTML while the flashing text appears after entering the password I saw reference to this image - http://vescorp.tech/images/spaceman2.png and also guessed at this one - http://vescorp.tech/images/spaceman.png
The audio file is located at http://vescorp.tech/audio/glitch2.mp3 which also led me to guess http://vescorp.tech/audio/glitch.mp3
This is the animated background of the flashing text - http://vescorp.tech/images/static.gif
Finally, here is a link to the text that shows - http://vescorp.tech/site/get-source
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PostPosted: Fri May 27, 2016 8:36 pm
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GuestUser17
Entrenched


Joined: 22 Feb 2011
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Nito wrote:
V3 has launched. (vescorp/v3)
You need a password to enter, the words are scrambled in the 3 just posted Instagram videos.
The password is "Vesuvius", after Mount Vesuvius.
It will lead to a gif flashing code on and off, then redirect to a video (webm) of what appears to be a flying saucer.

The password is case sensitive and is actually "vesuvius" despite the Instagram video showing a capital 'V'.

PostPosted: Fri May 27, 2016 8:55 pm
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UCJAgent
Boot


Joined: 04 Nov 2013
Posts: 54

Source code also read the following in different places.

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
The Time Is Coming
The Time Is Coming
The Time Is Coming
The Time Is Coming
The Time Is Coming
The Time Is Coming
The Future As We Know It

::ACCESS RECORDED
* ::STAGE 3 SECURITY PROTOCOLS ACTIVATED
*
* WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING !! WARNING
*
* YOU HAVE ENTERED A RESTRICTED ZONE
* FOR APPROVED VES_CORP APPLICANTS ONLY
*
* THE ATTACHED FILES ARE HIGHLY CLASSIFIED AND DANGEROUS
* PROCEED WITH EXTREME CAUTION
*
* VES_CORP

console.log('ACCESS RECORDED');
console.log('STAGE 3 SECURITY PROTOCOLS ACTIVATED');

// BEGIN TRANSMISSION
function vesuvius() {
console.log('BEGIN TRANSMISSION');

// BEGIN VESUVIUS PROTOCOL
function infect() {
console.log('INFECTING');

// INFECT
setTimeout(function() {
console.log('ERROR');
console.log('ERROR');
console.log('ACCESS GRANTED');
glitchSound.stop();


PostPosted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:06 pm
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ArchEnder
Greenhorn

Joined: 28 May 2016
Posts: 6

Heartbeat in Glitch2 Audio.

Hey all, thought I'd join the cause!

Anyway, to the point, I was listening to the glitch2 audio and thought I heard what sounded like a heartbeat. A little isolation later and we can make it out pretty clearly. (file attached)

I'm doubtful it's relevant to moving things forward, but I though it was interesting none-the-less.
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PostPosted: Sat May 28, 2016 7:17 am
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Oozlefinch
Kilroy

Joined: 01 Jun 2016
Posts: 2

Examining some of the source code it appears as if some of this is coming out of MIT. The particles .js script is credited to a Vincent Garreau - vincentgarreau.com.

It's entirely possible that VesCorp is just using open source software from MIT however.

PostPosted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 3:31 pm
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Nito
Boot


Joined: 26 Jan 2016
Posts: 10
Location: California

I'm surprised this thread hasn't been updated with the new stuff that came out.
June 1, 2016 posts:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGJCGRUTeln/?r=3268864325...https://www.instagram.com/p/BGJCIMNzelq/?r=3268864325...https://www.instagram.com/p/BGJCPjAzel0/?r=3268864325

June 7, 2016 posts:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGXrBbzzeoF/?r=3268864325...https://www.instagram.com/p/BGXq_PEzeoD/r=3268864325...https://www.instagram.com/p/BGXrDszzeoN/?r=3268864325

Apparently people have been selected. Anyone get an email yet?

(Delete the "..."s, sorry, I'm on mobile.)

PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:39 pm
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Nito
Boot


Joined: 26 Jan 2016
Posts: 10
Location: California

Still no updates from anyone following this? Sad, really.
According to the new Instagram posts, v7 has launched. www.vescorp.tech/7
The link, after some static and coding, leads to a video of a test pilot, who, after explaining what is going on, disappears in thin air.
Also, I was picked to be a test pilot! However, they require a a phone number to continue. In already this far in, I'm going to keep going. Please PM me if you also revived an email.

Here is the link to the webm from v7, and screenshots of the email I received, as well as the webpage to for test pilots (on mobile).

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0aqoun16irz55x4/AACMGSxlKnzKC5b6OZqk7w-Ia?dl=0

PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:38 am
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Nito
Boot


Joined: 26 Jan 2016
Posts: 10
Location: California

Also, as I have just figured out, I unfortunately will not be in California at the time of this testing. Check my Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0aqoun16irz55x4/AACMGSxlKnzKC5b6OZqk7w-Ia?dl=0

Apparently some seats have already been taken. $25 dollars each. Pressing the button will lead you to PayPal, so this is where I have to consider both the fact that I won't be in California at the time I testing, and my financial safety. I don't know too much about this just to be giving money out like that. If I was in California at the time, I'd consider it.
However, these spots are being filled up. I don't know by who, but hopefully someone on here. There's only 4 spots left, so you will have to hurry.

PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:50 am
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dustybygones
Boot

Joined: 09 Apr 2016
Posts: 54

Did not get selected, at least not yet, and I don't think I'd be willing to go to California either. Paypal is pretty safe all things considered, but if you've got doubts about it then go with your gut! Hopefully those selected will come back with some news to share with everyone though and not hoard it to themselves.

I noticed on the page before the video that the word "Null" kept appearing in gray. It was different enough to catch my eye at least. The harness used for the test run reminded me an awful lot of some of the VR headsets that are out now. I wonder if this is going to be a game for a product, or if there will be more story to it.

PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:40 pm
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docwho2100
Unfettered

Joined: 21 Sep 2010
Posts: 327

I am curious what is going on and hope others share. I went back and tried 4, 5, and 6 in the www.vescorp.tech/7 sequence. Has anyone found the password for www.vescorp.tech/4 or www.vescorp.tech/5? 6 has the looping spaceman image.

PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 2:30 pm
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ElectricHippo
Boot


Joined: 11 Mar 2016
Posts: 38
Location: California

Appointment set for 6/26/16

I'll be sure to report back after my appointment.

My confirmation email:

"Congratulations, Future Ves Corp Explorer.
Your test date is confirmed: Jun/25 X:XXpm
The test will take place in Los Angeles county. You will receive a phone call the day before your appointment with your exact testing location. The phone number you provided is: 949-XXX-XXXX
Arrive early. Your appointment you will not be refunded if you are late.
Questions? Contact infoSPLATvescorp.tech
--
See you in the future!
Ves_corp"


Word on the street is VesCorp is being run by one of the creators of Fear Is What We Learned Here, which was a very successful 2015 immersive theater, horror genre, experience in L.A.

PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:17 pm
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battybattybat
Kilroy

Joined: 25 Jun 2016
Posts: 1

Appointment Tonight @ 8pm

Hi, first post here, been following VESCorp since the end of March, when they randomly started following me on Instagram.
I live in Los Angeles and was chosen to be a test pilot. Plunked down 25 dollars almost two weeks ago, and finally received a text with my testing address today (less than 5 hours until I'd have to leave for my appointment). My appointment is for tonight @ 8pm.
No further info has been given.
I'll check back with you all when I am done.
If I'm still alive!

PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:01 pm
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