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#1 2014-02-08 16:11:17

noxalis
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Price killed

http://i.imgur.com/PeyCBYs.png
So to my surprise he came into my house, which really isnt impressive at all, it was worth only like 1500 dollars or so.
Why did you do it price, you have given me more money than i know how to spend. I am afraid to leave the build mode now big_smile

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#2 2014-02-08 16:31:44

baughb
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Re: Price killed

No more Mr. Price guy.

Ha Ha Ha...

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#3 2014-02-08 16:36:40

colorfusion
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Re: Price killed

He payed the Price for what he did.

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#4 2014-02-08 16:43:04

joshwithguitar
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Re: Price killed

noxalis wrote:

http://i.imgur.com/PeyCBYs.png
So to my surprise he came into my house, which really isnt impressive at all, it was worth only like 1500 dollars or so.
Why did you do it price, you have given me more money than i know how to spend. I am afraid to leave the build mode now big_smile

This is Priceless.

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#5 2014-02-08 16:50:44

noxalis
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Re: Price killed

joshwithguitar wrote:
noxalis wrote:

http://i.imgur.com/PeyCBYs.png
So to my surprise he came into my house, which really isnt impressive at all, it was worth only like 1500 dollars or so.
Why did you do it price, you have given me more money than i know how to spend. I am afraid to leave the build mode now big_smile

This is Priceless.

That it is, I believe you are price right? Would you care to explain why you ended up being killed? I mean my house really isnt good or anything.

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#6 2014-02-08 17:09:24

jere
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Re: Price killed

Well, you have the tape don't you? Should be pretty obvious from that.


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#7 2014-02-08 17:11:25

noxalis
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Re: Price killed

jere wrote:

Well, you have the tape don't you? Should be pretty obvious from that.

I do, but i am still in build mode.

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#8 2014-02-08 17:25:04

joshwithguitar
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Re: Price killed

It was simply a case of having no money and being a bit reckless. I came in with no tools and went in a bit too far...

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#9 2014-02-08 17:28:01

jere
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Re: Price killed

Well, congrats on your run. You definitely made a name for yourself.


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#10 2014-02-08 17:33:57

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Re: Price killed

Thanks, I'm just waiting to hear from Jason as to whether Jaynes is a hacker. He cut directly to my hidden vault after no one so much as bashed through my initial "front wall". He could have been lucky but being in this position could make me the target of hackers so it is entirely possible that he map hacked. I guess we will see.

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#11 2014-02-08 17:41:38

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Re: Price killed

I would take that more seriously than some of these low level robbers with 3 door puzzles. If one were a hacker, wouldn't they go after the top house?


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#12 2014-02-08 18:05:46

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Re: Price killed

joshwithguitar wrote:

Thanks, I'm just waiting to hear from Jason as to whether Jaynes is a hacker. He cut directly to my hidden vault after no one so much as bashed through my initial "front wall". He could have been lucky but being in this position could make me the target of hackers so it is entirely possible that he map hacked. I guess we will see.

That reminds me, how accurate was the info on your crowdsourced map?


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#13 2014-02-09 06:22:18

joshwithguitar
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Re: Price killed

Well, the entry hall was accurate... the rest was the most ridiculous house I could think up at the time.

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#14 2014-02-10 16:17:09

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Re: Price killed

Well, I've just heard back from Jason - it turns out Mr Jaynes was a hacker and so Mr Price's downfall came before its time. I feel a bit stupid for letting myself die like that, although it has been good to have a break from the game. So, no I won't be posting Price's map anywhere and you may see it return as Price 2.0...

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#15 2014-02-10 20:38:09

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Re: Price killed

I'm curious how he was able to confirm that...

Anyway,

You were robbed, josh!


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#16 2014-02-10 20:54:09

protox13
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Re: Price killed

jere wrote:

I'm curious how he was able to confirm that...

Anyway,

You were robbed, josh!

Probably checking security tapes, among other black arts.

We were robbed too! I was so ready to swarm him with other players, heist-style, but we'll have to wait for another to come along and try that on.

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#17 2014-02-10 22:09:09

ventuswings
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Re: Price killed

Wow, I haven't expected there to be actual successful hacker. At least it'll further improve the client security!

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#18 2014-02-10 22:23:27

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Re: Price killed

About cheating:
I find it a Little strange that a client should be used at all? The client could be a standard web browser instead.

The game could be completely server side & web based. You simply, after purchasing a account, logon to a web site.
The web site could have buttons for up/down/left/right and one button for each tool slot. Each click sends a HTTP req to site, and site replies with what you can see.

Building can be done by seeing the whole house, then you first click on the item you want to use (that sends a HTTP req to site), and then click the tile(s) you want to Place item on. (each tile sends a HTTP req too).

One thing "lost" would be the visibility shroud, it would simply be black Squares where you cannot see past.
Else, there would be nothing lost.

Would be in fact pretty easly for Jason to code. The game interface simply needs to be a large form where each tile & tool button is a <input type="image"> and navigation keys can be simple <input type="submit"> buttons.
Would even work for those that want to play on their mobile phone, regardless of its iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows, Tizon or whatever. All you need is a web browser!
If I want, I could play on "exotic" devices like printers, "put a coin here and surf for 30 minutes-terminal", fridges with built-in web browsers, or even Raspberry pi!


Mods that alter the game rules could simply be hosted on the modder's server (the source could be still accessible, so anyone with a account can download, mod, and then upload to their own server), and mods that do not alter the game rules, but only the appearance of the in-game objects, could be as "mod packages" that you can upload to your account on the main web-site and all items sprites will be replaced with your own sprites.
Applying a mod could be as easly as downloading a .zip, and then uploading this .zip to your account in the main website.

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#19 2014-02-11 02:11:28

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Re: Price killed

jere wrote:

I'm curious how he was able to confirm that...

Anyway,

You were robbed, josh!


Supposedly he had a long history stepping into a house once and then returning with just the right tools.

And yes, one day i will reclaim what is rightfully mine...

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#20 2014-02-11 10:33:28

largestherb
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Re: Price killed

joshwithguitar wrote:

Well, I've just heard back from Jason - it turns out Mr Jaynes was a hacker and so Mr Price's downfall came before its time. I feel a bit stupid for letting myself die like that, although it has been good to have a break from the game. So, no I won't be posting Price's map anywhere and you may see it return as Price 2.0...

haha, it wasn't davinci was it? tongue

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#21 2014-02-11 10:40:29

jere
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Re: Price killed

The thought crossed my mind....

a built-in feature that is highly nice Hacking?


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#22 2014-02-11 17:11:41

largestherb
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Re: Price killed

joshwithguitar wrote:

Supposedly he had a long history stepping into a house once and then returning with just the right tools.

well this is just someone breaking the map encryption. the map data being sent is kind of 'built-in' and we certainly know that it was used before. and i think even jason said that the encryption wouldn't be too difficult for someone to break by editing the client.

well, either that or editing the client to have the old 'remove shroud' + 'pan around the map' features from the tape player inserted into the robbery mode. but that isn't really lining up with anything that was said in the other thread. *shrug* speculating is always fun. haven't seen them posting in a while, either.

of course, it could be easily be someone else. but a mystery is great to try and solve!

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