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ARMY: 781229 Standard GI Supplies (NYC's First Post)
Posted Thu, 08/21/2008 - 08:56 — nycscififanATTENTION MODERATORS: PLEASE DO NOT DELETE THIS THREAD
IT CONTAINS VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR NEW "SEARCH FOR 781229" PLAYERS
Thanks!
NOTE TO ARMY PERSONNEL:
ABC Family has indicated that the Search for 781229 won't be returning until January 2009, along with everything else Kyle XY-related. (Season 3, DVD, and now the Game.)
Stay tuned for more info.
Thought some people"just tuning in" on the "Search for 781229" could use some guidance and a few virtual supplies.
First of all, an overview:
The "Search for 781229" is an Alternate Reality Game. (ARG) The goal of the game is to find and free a girl being held captive. There are no indications that this ARG character will "cross over" onto the show. Our search is led by Cooper_29, ABC Family's "Uberfan" for the Kyle XY show. Cooper sometimes stops in on the boards, but usually uses his blog to communicate. www.781229.com
The girl in question is the "next generation" of biocomputers produced by Madacorp in 2006. The name of the project that created her was "Project Cassandra." Apparently, she escaped Madacorp during the fall of 2006 and spent two months in Seattle, WA in a foster home. They gave her the name "Jane McBride."
The first two biocomputers were Kyle (781227, XY) and Jessi (781228, XX) from the Kyle XY show.
Some links for you to bookmark if you want to "enlist":
Cooper's Blog:
http://www.781229.com
This is the main site from which clues in the ARG are issued. The site is owned and operated by Disney/ABC and hosted by Cooper (aka: Cooper_29) who is a self-proclaimed "uber fan" of Kyle XY. He is more likely a Disney/ABC employee.
Cooper's Recap:
http://www.781229.com/coopersblog/?page_id=272
This is a quick overview of the game scenarios that have already been played out. It's good to read because it explains how the original clues were communicated. The links still work, so you can see what we saw months ago when this started.
Latnok Society Links:
http://www.latnok.com -or-
http://www.latnoksociety.org
http://www.latnoksociety.org/help-her/
This site is owned and operated by Disney/ABC Family. There have been several versions of the site; the current one does not allow logins. Prior versions allowed you to sign up for a mailing list and play games. The most interesting page on the site is the one that proposed the existence of 781229 and let us see pictures of her. This link was the final prize for playing the Cluetracker 2.0 game to the end.
Madacorp Site Links:
http://www.madacorp.com
This site is owned and operated by Disney/ABC. It was originally revealed through a TV commercial played during a handful of Kyle XY episodes. Earlier versions also allowed you to sign up and log in, even let you "apply for jobs" available through the site. It was revamped and there are now only two working logins:
ID: Jonathon_Lamont PW: cognition135790
ID: _tephen_trager_sea PW: dodecahedron144
The first user is Cassandra's keeper. His ID was recently upgraded, so logging in reveals all of the documents and projects we've been able to uncover so far.
The second user is apparently Stephen Trager's old ID. Most of the information links are blocked by "security" but there might be a need for it in the future.
There was a "back door" method to access all the files and graphics, but it's now closed so we have to use the login menus. (I suspect we were finishing the tasks too quickly in the game.)
781229 Wiki:
http://781229.scribblewiki.com/Main_Page
http://781229.scribblewiki.com/Mada_Corporation
http://781229.scribblewiki.com/Research_Progress
A board member, Sakuralein, set up this wiki for us to use in our research. This was done mainly because this board had become unreliable and had no way for us to upload and share documents and images. There are copies of the Madacorp documents from Lamont's ID along with a chronological summary that helps put the whole story in order. (Good place for beginners to start - there is a lot of info on there.)
The most recent findings for the ARG are under the "Research Progress" section. (See right hand menu on the wiki page.) All are welcome to update and add to the information on the wiki.
There is also a message board, but we use it mainly for PM's, not posts, because it's not owned or operated by Disney/ABC.
http://781229wiki.6.forumer.com/
Disney/ABC Family doesn't want any EXTERNAL LINKS posted in messages.
Putting a link to a non-Disney/ABC/ABCFamily site in one of your posts can result in the post being edited to remove the link, or the post being deleted entirely, or even the THREAD/TOPIC being deleted.
So be forewarned, players!
However, INTERNAL links are okay to post, including:- threads anywhere on this message board;
- pages on any Disney / ABC / ABC Family site;
- items on the Madacorp.com, latnoksociety.org, ltdensiu site, or Cooper's Blog (781229.com); or
- sites for Disney affiliates
When possible, I've been using search keywords instead of posting the link.
-NYC
NYCSciFiFan Reg'd: 8/4/07 Last Post: 8/13/08; 3737 posts.
I found information that had been posted on the Latnok and Madacorp sites. I think there was more information, but I'm still searching my old files. I created a thread for Latnok and Madacorp, please add information you may have as well.
Member of The Saint Foss Forever Association, Shirtless Kyle Fan Club, Amanda Admiration Society, Jumping Jamming Josh Society, Lovely Lyrical Lori Society and Nurturing Nicole & Stephen Admiration Society and I Survived the Forum Migration Society.
Bumping to get the real 781229 threads to the top.
✝ Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things will be given unto you...✝
Mods if you read, this, please stick this. This is very important for the ARG users.
✝ Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things will be given unto you...✝
A "781229 Search Guide" can be found at 781229.blogspot.com
It guides new players through the game and can be used to research without doing all the brainwork. lol
-NYC
NYCSciFiFan Reg'd: 8/4/07 Last Post: 8/13/08; 3737 posts.
This is a mixture of information from the show, Cluetracker, the Madacorp and Latnok websites and the "Search for 781229."
Year Specific Date Event
1971 Madacorp founded
1982 6/1/1982 Adam Baylin and "Ms. S" visit JP's Diner for the last time
1984 Sarah Emerson sets 626 Billiards record; disappears before confirmation
1985 Adam Baylin Awarded BioChem Grant as Grad Asst.
1986 Adam Baylin disappears (20 yrs prior to season 1)
1986 Adam Baylin draws Zzyzx logo
1990 781227 Kyle XY Experiment Begins
1990 781228 Jessi XX Experiment Begins
1991 Adam Baylin forced out of Zzyzx
1995 5/28/1995 Sarah and Erika Foss photographed
1996 5/27/1996 Tom Foss joins Zzyzx
1997 6/19/1905 Sandra Alexander joins MadaCorp as a Fin Svcs Mgr
2005 Amanda's father dies
2006 1/3/2006 Project Broker / 781228 (XX) Computer simulations begin
2006 1/6/2006 Project Broker / 781228 (XX) Preparations/add'l simulations
2006 1/9/2006 Project Broker / 781228 (XX) Initial run w/ misgivings
2006 1/12/2006 Project Broker / 781228 (XX) Found to have been left running overnight
2006 1/16/2006 Project Broker / 781228 (XX) Layered trend chart analyzing data inputs vs. batch outputs
2006 1/16/2006 Project Broker / 781228 (XX) Data for trend chart analysis
2006 1/16/2006 Project Broker / 781228 (XX) Area chart analysis for Project Broker
2006 1/16/2006 Project Broker / 781228 (XX) Thatcher reports that output useless
2006 1/16/2006 Project Broker / 781228 (XX) Discusses resource competition and biocomputer "wipe/restarts"
2006 2/3/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Project begins with initial data; everything A-OK
2006 2/5/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Project proceeds successfully
2006 2/12/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Failure begins; corrupt data and false positive keyword hits.
2006 2/14/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Project shut down at 0800; VIDEO signal being sent out
2006 2/14/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Thatcher reports difficulty with shutting down 781228, saying XX looked like a wild animal.
2006 2/22/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Kern's recap memo for project and difficulties with 781228.
2006 2/22/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Excel chart comparing duration, termination and source for telephone network traffic.
2006 2/22/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Excel chart showing 31 sets of data in a circle chart.
2006 2/22/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Data capture of data runs from Project Listen. Source, Duration, Termination are shown.
2006 2/22/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Excel chart showing 97 variable-area chart. Interesting that it doesn't show degrees.
2006 2/22/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Excel chart showing 97 sets of data in a lined scatter diagram.
2006 2/22/2006 Project Nevada / 781227 (XY) Simulations, test run prep; have biomed team standing by
2006 2/24/2006 Project Listen / 781228 (XX) Overview of Project Listen, incl. title, client, code names and equipment (781228). "analyze and detect meaningful anomalies in the global PSTN to increase penetration and acquisition of rich targets." Sounds like eavesdropping for profit gain.
2006 3/6/2006 Project Nevada / 781227 (XY) First runthrough was outstanding success.
2006 3/14/2006 Project Nevada / 781227 (XY) Second runthrough was successful; Kern overrules the team and sends away the Biomed team.
2006 3/17/2006 Project Nevada / 781227 (XY) Intro of Agent X dissemination caused output to be useless; Kern fought against calling Biomed team.
2006 3/24/2006 Project Nevada / 781227 (XY) Recap of all-day meeting w/ Kern, Biomed, and project team. Kern insisted on contingencies incl. life support to keep the Nevada processing going even if there were problems.
2006 4/1/2006 Project Nevada / 781227 (XY) Kern's recap memo; ind's that both data and test results were lost (a first). Pushes for development of "next generation" biocomputers. States that "Beta Concepts are already available."
2006 4/1/2006 Project Nevada / 781227 (XY) Excel chart analyzing blast radii from scenarios.
2006 4/1/2006 "Project Nevada / 781227 (XY) Data used for the Blast Radii chart, including ""Agent X Dissemination.""
Mentions Project Cellular as materials listing for Agent X. NB: ""Bad Data"" results are shown for all samples. (XY)"
2006 4/1/2006 Project Nevada / 781227 (XY) Excel chart analyzing blast radii from scenarios. (Circle Chart) Shows "Agent X Diss."
2006 4/1/2006 Project Nevada / 781227 (XY) Excel chart analyzing blast radii from scenarios. (Pyramic Chart) Shows "Agent X Diss."
2006 4/1/2006 Project Cassandra / 781227 (XY) Output data from Kern's first attempts to force 781227 to run the Cassandra sequencing
2006 4/1/2006 Project Cassandra / 781227 (XY) Output data from Kern's first attempts to force 781227 to run the Cassandra sequencing
2006 4/1/2006 Project Cassandra / 781227 (XY) Output data from Kern's first attempts to force 781227 to run the Cassandra sequencing
2006 4/1/2006 Project Cassandra / 781227 (XY) Output data from Kern's first attempts to force 781227 to run the Cassandra sequencing
2006 4/1/2006 Project Cassandra / 781227 (XY) Output data from Kern's first attempts to force 781227 to run the Cassandra sequencing
2006 5/1/2006 Tom Foss leaves Zzyzx
2006 5/1/2006 Project Loki / 781228 (XX) First test scenario; successful (#49954)
2006 5/8/2006 Project Loki / 781228 (XX) Second test scenario; successful (#23001)
2006 5/15/2006 Project Loki / 781228 (XX) Third test scenarios - 2 days early w/o biomed team - #04995 and #22916
2006 5/19/2006 Project Loki / 781228 (XX) Fourth test scenario - data and physical problems - #98749
2006 5/23/2006 Project Loki / 781228 (XX) Fifth test scenario - complete failure - psychotic break - #36356
2006 9/1/2006 781229 escapes captors in Seattle, WA
2006 11/13/2006 W. Jackson Kibel resigns after 781229 is recaptured.
2006 Season 1 takes place
2007 2/3/2007 Amanda returns from NYC
2007 2/4/2007 Jessi finds 45rpm; Kyle receives Latnok IM; Amanda runs away
2007 6/1/2007 Sandra Alexander promoted to SVP/Inv Rels at MadaCorp
2007 8/31/2007 Latnok Society receives transmission from 781229
2007 7/5/2007 Cassandra zygotes are cloned; 781229 is created
2007 Tom Foss firebombs Zzyzx
2007 Season 2 takes place
2007 Adam Baylin shot by sniper (assumed from Zzyzx)
-NYC
NYCSciFiFan Reg'd: 8/4/07 Last Post: 8/13/08; 3737 posts.
I noticed a while ago that Cooper's Blog has an RSS Feed for both Comments and Postings. You can find the link in the lower left hand corner. It's easier to read the newish comments using the feed.
You can also subscribe through the same link. That lets you view the feeds right in your browser without opening his site.
The RSS Feeds are spotty; apparently the admins haven't been updating the RSS feeds regularly since Cooper disappeared. I guess that makes it more realistic, right?
-NYC
NYCSciFiFan Reg'd: 8/4/07 Last Post: 8/13/08; 3737 posts.
On the Latnok Society Help Her page, they mentioned receiving a message written in binary code. Binary code is the use of the numbers 1 and 0 in an eight-character pattern to represent letters and numbers. It is what computers use to "read" characters.
Later on, there were several messages posted in Cooper's comments that were in Base 64, a few even triple-encoded in a combo of various methods. (FYI: our "normal" numeric scheme is Base 10, meaning we use 10 digits for counting, 0-9. Base 64 uses 64 characters; their "10" is represented by the letter "A".)
This is a great translation tool to keep in mind if you see odd collections of letters and numbers that you suspect are encoded that way.
http://www.paulschou.com/tools/xlate/
-NYC
NYCSciFiFan Reg'd: 8/4/07 Last Post: 8/13/08; 3737 posts.
Army: GI Supplies - Stardust Cipher
A tool we've used repeatedly is the Stardust Cipher.
It's named for our own board member, Stardustmelody. She is awesome at letter jumbles and puzzles, managing to figure out some early messages from 781229 that were encoded. This is a complicated character-replacement cipher, which I still can't imagine someone figuring out. When Stardust's in the zone...look out!
A clean image of the encryption/decryption key is on the wiki here:
http://781229.scribblewiki.com/Stardust_Cipher
If you don't want to manually encrypt/decrypt the messages, use this terrific online tool () created esp. for our convenience:
http://kylers29.atspace.com/
-NYC
NYCSciFiFan Reg'd: 8/4/07 Last Post: 8/13/08; 3737 posts.
A quick "How To" get the special Flash Video player to watch Cooper's videos without using his site player:
Cooper's videos are stored in a format that normal flash players don't handle. |______| gave us this link:
http://www.download.com/FLV-Player/3000-2139_4-10467081.html?tag=lst-1
What you need to do is copy-and-paste that URL into a browser window. The CNET site download page for the product will come up. (It's a "clean" site for downloads.) Click on "Download Now" and SAVE the file to some folder on your computer. Make sure you remember where you saved it!
After the download completes (took about a minute on DSL) open up "My Computer" or Windows Explorer and find the folder and file you just saved.
Double-click on the file "flvplayer_setup.exe" and it will start the installation. It's pretty big, so make sure you have enough storage.
One of the options is to make this the default player for .flv files. If you check that box (default), you'll be able to save and open any of Cooper's videos from your computer. You can also put in the URL of a video and watch it from the internet.
-NYC
NYCSciFiFan Reg'd: 8/4/07 Last Post: 8/13/08; 3737 posts.
Several people want to know how to "track down" the videos from Cooper's blogs. It's a little tricky, but not too bad.
o Use your browser to look at one of Cooper's pages where both the video and comments are displayed.
o In Internet Explorer, you can click on the button and select to see the programming code that generates the page. Other browsers have similar "Source Viewing" features - you just have to search in your Help function.
o That code opens in a Notepad window. You can scroll up and down or search. To close the window, just choose .
o The key part is to find the ABC Family server video link - you can search for "feeds/videos?" to get a specific video. The ID# of the video follows the ?" For example:
http://abcfamily.go.com/abcfamily/_global/feeds/videos?id=46057
o Copy the entire link - from http: to the video number.
o Paste that link into a browser and you'll then be brought to the code that sets up the player we see on Cooper's posts.
o Copy the "clip url=" information.
Example: http://wdig.vo.llnwd.net/o2/cngabcfamily/ABCFamily/KyleXY/cooper/CreepyM...
o Paste that URL into a browser window - it's the actual video file.
o A popup will come up asking if you want to open or save the file. Save it somewhere on your computer and REMEMBER where you put it.
o Now you can open the video (if you have the player) and play the video anytime from your computer without using the internet.
This is a lot of steps, but once you get the hang of viewing code, copying the URL's, and pasting into browsers, you're golden.
-NYC
NYCSciFiFan Reg'd: 8/4/07 Last Post: 8/13/08; 3737 posts.
how do you do this if you're using mozilla firefox?
is it the same?
thts A LOT of info! congrats on getting it all!
My new name is THEbest794!!
You think I'm done - so naive, lol.
Actually, that's all for today. Have to finish something. Thanks for the kudos.
-NYC
NYCSciFiFan Reg'd: 8/4/07 Last Post: 8/13/08; 3737 posts.
kudos should be placed where kudos are deserved!
My new name is THEbest794!!