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SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« on: October 04, 2009, 09:45:21 »
If you use the scope on a Brute Shot, along the bottom of the overlay is a string of text.  It's nearly impossible to read unless you have a very clear display (I couldn't really read it until I went VGA.)  The code reads:

ODST BIOS A29.B179418.01

Here is an image I took last week before I could read the code:


This image is now in our image gallery.

This is just one of many cryptic numbers we've seen so far, and there's bound to be more. 
« Last Edit: August 16, 2012, 22:55:14 by nightcrafter27 »
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2009, 14:17:41 »
My question would be, does it do the same in FF or H3 MM?

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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2009, 16:32:46 »
actually ints not just the brute shot... any weapon that doesnt have a scope on it already uses this sight. think of them as binoculars... Is the reaout different when your playing as the other squad members..

Buck
Dutch
Micky
Romeo
or even possibly Dare?
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2009, 16:45:21 »
Can someone else confirm Dare?  I haven't unlocked her yet.  Too busy hunting down these Glyphs! 
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2009, 16:47:13 »
... I guess that's me...
Lol I suddenly wish I didn't religously beat this game in one sitting...
I'll check in just a few moments.
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2009, 19:58:48 »
I have Dare's BIOS I just need to get to a HDTV (later tonight)
I'll post it then...

EDIT: Here is Dare's

ODST BIOS A29.817941B.DI

It's the same... ok well that's fine you never know till you find out!
« Last Edit: October 04, 2009, 20:58:19 by Kenji Hiamoto »
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2009, 21:04:09 »
That's correct.. so thank you for checking!!!
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2009, 02:39:10 »
not to bring this back from the dead, but I think I did notice a different BIOS... I cant check right now, as the HD is in use and I am working on some other stuff atm.
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2009, 21:50:24 »
Got time to say where you saw it?

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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2009, 12:15:20 »
I'm not sure whether this matches with the picture from above, but on Buck's screen you get "ODST BIOS A29.8179419.01"
It looks similar but I can't discern it.

(Easy way to read it is with a weapon without a built in scope. Zoom and look at something bright then turn on VISR. It whites out the background nicely so you can read easily)

I'm going to check back in when I find some additional ones.

EDIT: Dutch - ODST BIOS A29.8179418.01
EDIT2: Mickey - ODST BIOS A29.8179418.01

It may well be a 'B' however I'm calling it as an 8 as it has an indentation on the left hand side.
EDIT3: Romeo: Same as Dutch and Mickey
« Last Edit: October 07, 2009, 14:08:56 by TheCatfish »
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2009, 12:49:45 »
Dutch's is the same except you interpreted one character as an 8 that others interpreted as a B.

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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2009, 23:15:51 »
I havent had time to look at them, All I noticed is that one of their BIOS' look a bit different... I dont have my xbox hooked up to the HD as the tv I have it on now is closer to this computer...
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2009, 00:16:04 »
Apollo is correct... the 8 vs. B transcription issue has been a source of confusion (see my post in Intel for an external example.)  Don't feel bad!

If you get yourself a super-clear display (I use VGA on a widescreen flat-panel monitor in 1680x1050) then all of the in-game text is clearly readable.  I also have a rather high-end digital camera handy, so I'll have to see if I can conjure up a clearly readable JPG that way.
« Last Edit: August 16, 2012, 22:57:15 by nightcrafter27 »
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2009, 05:52:42 »
I have posted five images to the gallery showing the code as it appears in the Mombasa Streets level (as the Rookie, of course).

The three characters under consideration are the B in "BIOS", the first character after the first period ( B or 8 ). and the character before the second period ( an 8 ).  That middle character is actually a tough call. 

Now to check out Buck's.
« Last Edit: August 16, 2012, 22:57:51 by nightcrafter27 »
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Re: SGP: Numbers - ODST BIOS
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2009, 06:05:46 »
I just checked Buck's viewfinder in both Campaign Mode (Tayari Plaza) and in Firefight Mode (Crater) and the code appears identical to the images I posted.  I do not see the ODST BIOS A29.8179419.01 that Catfish reported.  Will you please check again for us, Cat?
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