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PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - bls1999 - 22nd April 2019
This update provides fairer mechanics for winning the artifact prizes.
Changes/Additions
- New artifact mechanics
- Changed the Jigg Hat obtain message in part listing from part popup
Fixes
- Hopefully fixes random disconnects (increased time needed before socket server timeout)
- Context (right-click) menu is now correctly hidden
Here are the new mechanics for obtaining the artifact first:
- If the first finder doesn't have bubbles, then they get the bubbles as normal
- If the first finder has bubbles, the finder gets 10,000 EXP as a consolation prize
- If the artifact has already been found but the bubbles haven't been claimed, the bubbles go to the first person to find the artifact that doesn't already have bubbles
This can't really be tested privately without affecting the public servers, so I just pushed this straight to the server and skipped the beta testing phase. If you encounter any problems, please let me know!
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - Northadox - 22nd April 2019
???NEW UPDATE???
Still, making an effort to find the artifact first makes me groan, though. I did it once, wouldn't want to do it again.
How is one supposed to discover the Jigg Hat without looking up its placement, anyways? I've forgotten the steps of the scavenger hunt...
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - TRUC - 23rd April 2019
(22nd April 2019, 9:36 PM)Northadox Wrote: ???NEW UPDATE???
Still, making an effort to find the artifact first makes me groan, though. I did it once, wouldn't want to do it again.
How is one supposed to discover the Jigg Hat without looking up its placement, anyways? I've forgotten the steps of the scavenger hunt...
If anyone else is interested in the Jigg Hat Quest back from early 2013, here's how it went:
1. Motley Monday - Ep. 10
In what appeared to be a pretty small update back when Motley Mondays first were a regular thing, Jiggmin first hinted at the existence of the Jigg Hat, suggested for Episode 9, in a showcasing video.
"Find where I hid it, and it's yours."
- Fred
1.5. Motley Monday - Ep. 11
In the 11th episode of Motley Monday, Jiggmin did not reveal much more of the Jigg Hat Quest, but instead threw us another mysterious outro.
"Did you see it? I'll meet you there."
If you look back in the second level where he demonstrates the new Heart Block, you can see weird text sticking out in the background. I do not remember exactly what it was, and it's not that important, but it would ultimately suggest a date and time to be on the old PR2 server Morgana, where the first artifact was set in Reality Engine by Mapleleaf. Everyone also got a PM to hint at the existence of a secret artifact.
Fun fact, it was only possible to find it on this server, and it did not give the bubble set (the bubble head was not released yet, and the bubble feet were not even an idea !). Also, the 2nd artifact location was hidden in Episode 13.
2. Newbieland 2 by Jiggmin
The real second hint to the Jigg Hat would be placed where everything began !
Jiggmin published a newer version of Newbieland 2, where small edits were made to the Fred lurking in the far background on the speed lane near the end of the level. A "(G.)" would now overlap the word "Giant", and and arrow would point to the added "i" in "seeing".
This hinted towards an account, Fred the G. Cactus.
3. Treasure Hunt by Fred the G. Cactus
Oh great, you found something interesting... but wait, there's a password on that level! What could it possibly be?
After a few tries, you could try "seeng" and it would work.
In this level, you are presented a remake of Buto from the original Platform Racing game, which is a hint in itself for a further step. But first, go to the pyramid near the end to find this odd text:
"The answer to life, the universe and everything"
With an arrow pointing down to "1,738,847"
4. Buto (EXACT) by ZePHiR
We all know that the Jigg Hat can be found in this level , but how did we get there?
First of all, the fact that Treasure Hunt was a copy of Buto, which like I said, was in itself a hint. But that does not seem quite enough to figure out where to go. This is where the number we found comes in handy.
To get the exact level, you'll need investigate a bit deeper into PR2's client mechanics. To put it very simply, when you enter a level, PR2 loads it from a text file that can be opened in your browser. You can see that happening if you use the "Network" tab when you inspect the page where you play PR2. This file contains a few information on the level, but most importantly, the level's ID number can be found directly in this link.
If you were to put 1,738,847 into such a link, you would get this file here.
Now, you might notice that it doesn't matter if you include the version of the level or not. Anyway, the 2 things we need are the user ID, and the level title
user_id=604105
title=Buto (EXACT)
From there on, there are a few ways to find the level, either by trial and error with the course name, or by using more PR2 file knowledge to find the user associated with this ID.
5. Getting the Jigg Hat!
Now that you are the level, just go to the pyramid we've found before, and wait until the timer reaches 42 seconds (more accurately 43-45, depends if you jump or whatever), and you will see the Jigg Hat fall through the gap between the two sides.
Just grab hit and finish the level to win and keep the Jigg Hat!
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - Ashley766 - 24th April 2019
(22nd April 2019, 5:55 PM)bls1999 Wrote: - If the first finder has bubbles, the finder gets 10,000 EXP as a consolation prize
So does this mean they don't get their usual 30-40k exp and just get the 10k exp alone?
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - Stxtics - 24th April 2019
(24th April 2019, 1:53 PM)Ashley766 Wrote: So does this mean they don't get their usual 30-40k exp and just get the 10k exp alone?
no, it's a bonus 10k for finding it first
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - Addy - 27th April 2019
I had just gotten the Artiefact (didn’t get this weeks) and I never received my exp
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - Camer the Dragon - 27th April 2019
(27th April 2019, 12:17 AM)Addy Wrote: I had just gotten the Artiefact (didn’t get this weeks) and I never received my exp
Yeah it's broken for now idk why
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - bls1999 - 27th April 2019
(27th April 2019, 12:17 AM)Addy Wrote: I had just gotten the Artiefact (didn’t get this weeks) and I never received my exp
This is on my list for either tomorrow or Sunday. Sorry for the delay.
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - Acno - 27th April 2019
I liked the treasure-hunting aspect of getting the hat, but newbies cannot be expected to figure all this stuff out on their own..
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - Camer the Dragon - 29th April 2019
(27th April 2019, 12:50 AM)bls1999 Wrote: This is on my list for either tomorrow or Sunday. Sorry for the delay.
I think it's still broken
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - bls1999 - 29th April 2019
(29th April 2019, 3:45 AM)Camer the Cola Dragon Wrote: I think it's still broken
Didn't get a chance to fix. I'll post when it is.
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - bamsemoms - 4th January 2020
What i don't seem to understand is how people keep finding the artifact with very few, and even zero, clues. To me this makes no sense, in addition to making it near impossible for others to obtain the Bubble Set. Does this happen through some form of hack? If not, would someone please explain to me how they manage to do this. I'm just very confused.
-Sincerely, Bamsemoms.
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - Camer the Dragon - 4th January 2020
(4th January 2020, 8:38 AM)bamsemoms Wrote: What i don't seem to understand is how people keep finding the artifact with very few, and even zero, clues. To me this makes no sense, in addition to making it near impossible for others to obtain the Bubble Set. Does this happen through some form of hack? If not, would someone please explain to me how they manage to do this. I'm just very confused.
-Sincerely, Bamsemoms.
Some people have a list of lots of levels allegedly
and even past that, sometimes you can find it through a combination of a scrabble word finder or the sort and a bit of brute force
RE: PR2 v155: Artifact Fairness - bls1999 - 4th January 2020
Further changes to artifact mechanics are coming soon. Stay tuned.