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[Undeceived 392]

Analysis of the Stratis Showcase trailer:

Some of the things you have pointed out, such as tail lights, blinkers, exhaust, and swaying grass have been around since OFP, ArmA 1, and ArmA 2.

Yeah, but nevertheless good job - e.g. that vehicle in the distance was something I didn't see before. :) And also a good explanation about the red / green lights on the chopper.

[Clarkey1 10]

I really hope that's an AI driver at

. He didn't even have to reverse 3 times and drive in the wrong direction at one point to get around that corner.:p Heh, ok so the AI drivers aren't that bad, but you know what I mean if this is an AI driver it's a very big improvement. But I guess it could be that damn IAI that's been spreading rumor's of obviously obvious hints in the video.

[Craig_VG 20]

Well, I looked into the times in front of the dates in the video. Here are some findings, relevant or not...

Overview of Stratis: 1723, 08-07-35

As a date it was an uneventful year: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1723

It is also a common Java error, having to do with not being able to update or install: http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/error-1723

http://www.java.com/en/download/help/error_1723.xml

"Java installation has not completed and an error appears: Error 1723. There is a problem with this Windows installer package."

Might have something to do with the Java scripting engine...

Scene with truck driving: 1857, 08/07/35

Panic of 1857: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_of_1857

First worldwide financial panic, and a major economic downturn in the US and Great Britain. This could be hinting at the declination of the West in A3 storyline.

There was also a rebellion in India at the time: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Rebellion_of_1857

Firing Range: 2036, 08/07/35

This one is different, the number is one year later than the date given in the video. Something to do with when the war actually starts?

Some star trek stuff:

"According to Lt. Commander Data in the pilot episode of Star Trek: The next Generation, this year the United Nations resolved that "No person shall be made to answer for the crimes of their race or forebears." The entity Q scoffs at this, saying this was a court of 2079, when the U.N. no longer existed. Complicating this argument is that the date of 2079 in Trek lore is 16 years after the events of Star Trek: First Contact, when extraterrestrial life has already been discovered and is assisting humanity to recover from the Third World War." -Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2036

Oh and: "close approach to Earth by asteroid 99942 Apophis. The 20-million-ton object has a 1 in 250,000 chance of hitting Earth on Easter Sunday"

Asteroid... Nuke or bigger destruction w/o radiation?

Camp Rogain: 2205, 08/07/35

Type of Stainless steel: http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=958

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAF_2205

Made by a Swedish Company...

Also 2205 is the US pound equivalent of 1000kg.

1000kg is the mass of one Cubic meter of water...

Air Station M-26: 0445, 09/07/35

445 is a port used for file sharing and other things: http://www.grc.com/port_445.htm

As a year: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/445

Closing in on the fall of the Western Roman Empire...

Underwater Scene: 956, 09/07/35

Earthquake severely damages the Famous Lighthouse of Alexandria: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/956

Alexandria is named after Alexander the Great, who spread Macedonian and Greek Culture throughout the Near East.

in US law: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/956

Spartan Trail: 1521, 09/07/35

Martin Luther Excommunicated: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1521

Also, the Diet of Worms took place...

Conclusion:

I don't think the numbers matter, maybe 1723 being a Java error is something, but I doubt it.

I had to check it out though, BIS can be sneaky. And I might not have got it all.

Not sure why BIS picked such random times for the scenes to take place, though.

Edited April 22, 2012 by bobtom

[.Taffy 10]

Recalling the ARG buildup to announcing Arma 3, this sort of analysis can definately turn up some results. Not sure this attempt has worked out but you are right, the fact they would even bother to make a point of the time in each shot of the trailer seems a bit suspect. The only thing in your research that resonates to me at least is the link to the financial crisis, which in the backstory for the game leads to Greece's estrangement from the EU and ultimatetly to Iran's invasion of the nation.

[Maio 293]

Recalling the ARG buildup to announcing Arma 3, this sort of analysis can definately turn up some results. Not sure this attempt has worked out but you are right, the fact they would even bother to make a point of the time in each shot of the trailer seems a bit suspect. The only thing in your research that resonates to me at least is the link to the financial crisis, which in the backstory for the game leads to Greece's estrangement from the EU and ultimatetly to Iran's invasion of the nation.

Or they were just showcasing the day/night transition... :)

[.Taffy 10]

Quite possibly:D! Still worth investigating though.

[antoineflemming 14]

Or they were just showcasing the day/night transition... :)

Yeah, pretty sure they were just showing off the island at different times to emphasize the improved lighting system.

[Nicholas 5]

The video was recorded in a Mulitplayer server I believe, If you look at the vehicle that turns right down the hill it jumps slightly from one position to a position ahead of itself. Basic MP lag we saw in Arma 2.

Also the jets are jumping forward when they scream across the island!

First point of Lag:

Second point:

Play it half speed

I'm sure it's just the way they've encoded the video.

[maddogx 13]

I'm sure it's just the way they've encoded the video.

Agreed. When I see the aircraft stuttering, it's not just them but the whole frame.

[jblackrupert 14]

The lag is Youtube.

Watch it a few times and the lag appears and dissapears at different spots in the video.

If you use Firefox, install Easy Youtube downloader and watch straight from your hard drive.

http://www.bestvideodownloader.com

Theres this version also

[Derbysieger 11]

The lag is Youtube.

Watch it a few times and the lag appears and dissapears at different spots in the video.

If you use Firefox, install Easy Youtube downloader and watch straight from your hard drive.

http://www.bestvideodownloader.com

Theres this version also

Confirmed. I downloaded the video a few days ago and there is no lag when I watch it on my computer.

[Dingo8 1]

IAI ... indepedent AI :)

Hmmmm... Take a look at the title of this webpage, folks: http://www.xaitment.com/english/products/brainpack-2011.html

"AI software suite for independent game developers"

*dons a tin-foil hat* :p

P.S: Someone will have to make a mod utilizing A3's PhysX to add the weapon depicted in Dwarden's avatar. ;)

[Tonci87 163]

Hmmmm... Take a look at the title of this webpage, folks: http://www.xaitment.com/english/products/brainpack-2011.html

"AI software suite for independent game developers"

*dons a tin-foil hat* :p

P.S: Someone will have to make a mod utilizing A3's PhysX to add the weapon depicted in Dwarden's avatar. ;)

P.S: Someone will have to make a mod utilizing A3's PhysX to add the weapon depicted in Dwarden's avatar

P.S: Someone will have to make a mod utilizing A3's PhysX to add the weapon depicted in Dwarden's avatar

We found the true use for PhysX!

[4 IN 1 0]

I through A hot internet girl tease us with a half strips is evil enough, I was wrong.....

[SPC.Spets 21]

its true that after E3 there will be an open Alpha for everyone or it was just... bs ?

EDIT: omg nevm im an idiot. I just found the topic

[purepassion 22]

Here is a brand new screenshot from the Arma 3 Fb page featuring an exclusive first look at the SDV :)

Might those spheres in the background be mines?

[rolo87 10]

omg it's wonderful... :P

[Undeceived 392]

Here is a brand new screenshot from the Arma 3 Fb page featuring an exclusive first look at the SDV :)

Might those spheres in the background be mines?

Damn, PurePassion - at first I read SVD! :D

[royaltyinexile 175]

Might those spheres in the background be mines?

Mines? No, surely not.. far too useful! This isn't a military game, is it?

Think fishier :p

Best,

RiE

[Undeceived 392]

Mines? No, surely not.. far too useful! This isn't a military game, is it?

Think fishier :p

Best,

RiE

Guess that mines are confirmed. :D

[resistance-rat 10]

Does somebody know, why I can't reach ArmA 3 FB page? :mad:

[Undeceived 392]

Was there a second ago and it worked...

[purepassion 22]

Damn, PurePassion - at first I read SVD! :D

How dare you!? :p

Don't you know BIS only uses unrealistic sci-fi weapons in Arma 3? :D

oh and btw, is that a jellyfish in the right lower corner?

Here's a little help for you undeceived :p

Mines? No, surely not.. far too useful! This isn't a military game, is it?

Think fishier :p

Looks like there will be the whole Nemo cast in Arma 3 :D

Edited April 25, 2012 by PurePassion
Blindfisch :D

[Undeceived 392]

oh and btw, is that a jellyfish in the right lower corner?

No, that's the Arma 3 logo.

:p :D

Edit: Can't see anything like a jellyfish...

[resistance-rat 10]

Was there a second ago and it worked...

I mean Arma 3's FB profile itself. Always I want to get there, it throws me to the main FB page.