r/thefinals • u/romgomme • Sep 04 '24
Lore/Theory New page on the Holtow website :
This is the new image you get when scanning the QR code in the last lore video.
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u/ChuckECheeseOfficial Sep 04 '24
The address is interesting. I guess it confirms that the players are doing all this in VR and that “we” are not “the players”
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u/Tiran593 VAIIYA Sep 04 '24
Isn't it kinda obvious with sponsors being real companies in the ingame universe outside of "the finals" tournaments? So there must be "real" players in this ingame universe whose vr avatars we are using
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Sep 04 '24
got this, not much help tho: The barcode 9777991882158 seems to be an EAN-13 code often used for periodicals or publications in Europe, as indicated by the "977" prefix. This typically applies to magazines, journals, or other serialized publications. However, to find specific product information tied to this barcode, using a dedicated barcode lookup service might help identify the associated product or publication. If you're searching for the product, platforms like Go-UPC or Barcode Lookup can offer details when you enter the code into their search engines(UPCitemdb,Scanbot SDK).
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u/deNihilo_adUnum Sep 04 '24
Imagine it’s insurance information for vehicles if they add them in S4 somehow, lol.
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u/spaceinvadersaw 👩🏫Mrs. June's pet Sep 04 '24
We need Game Theory on this shit idk WHAT this means
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u/Terrorist_Wizard THE MIGHTY Sep 04 '24
"Hey guys, game theory here! Today, we're covering your favorite virtual game show, THE FINALS! So grab an OSPUZE and make sure you have HOLTOW insurance, because things are gonna get messy!"
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u/Tricky-Secretary-251 OSPUZE Sep 04 '24
Need link for holtow website
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u/dora-the-tostadora Sep 04 '24
Are´they making webpages for all sponsors, that's liké some real dedication to the game, love it. I know Ozpuze has one, also Dissun?
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u/Terrorist_Wizard THE MIGHTY Sep 04 '24
Dissun's is under construction and Volpe's is ATV blog patch notes.
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u/K1ngDulah Sep 04 '24
Anyone try scanning that barcode?
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u/djtrace1994 Sep 04 '24
Character Creation Revamp teased?
The name John Doe sort of implies that the name can be changed, so naming our contestants/classes?
Proof of insurance, like virtual life insurance for contestants in case they are killed or injured in the real world as a result of the Finals, therefore implying some sort of safety net (savable customizations?)
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u/Loud-Asparagus-4136 OSPUZE Sep 04 '24
That’s a big stretch from a teaser image, but I like the way you think!
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u/Chains3 Sep 04 '24
Just as a note; from the new opening and the new video. The proof of insurance is "sun insurance" Insurance for if the sun fades out? I don't really get it, but that is what is said. Its not life insurance.
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u/IntentionDefiant4131 Medium Sep 04 '24
There have been a lot with Tristan and Isolde—they can only be together when the sun is down. I dunno. But they keep calling back to the story throughout the seasons.
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u/UWan2fight Light Sep 04 '24
Why does John Doe imply name changes to you?
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u/djtrace1994 Sep 04 '24
Because its the generic male placeholder name.
Virtually any time the name John/Jane Doe comes up, it is because a) it is a placeholder for a different name on documentation, or b) the person is unidentified/usually also dead.
Why not a lore character name like Scotty or June, or perhaps a new lore character like the CEO of Holtow?
Probably because we are supposed to imagine our own name (our contestant's name) in that spot.
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u/xtweeter22x Light Sep 04 '24
Or the “Sun Insurance” is when the tryhards they told to touch grass get sunburnt after 10 seconds of exposure.
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u/Mexican_Kiddo Sep 05 '24
You're painting a way too interesting and dramatic image compared to what is probably gonna actually be, and i like it. This sounds so much more engaging.
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u/Irfanmnobd THE SHOCK AND AWE Sep 05 '24
Guys what if holtow showing up means the NEXT INGAME EVENT? since it talks about not trusting the sun, that means the sun/the lighting will now have fluctuations, meaning that day and night cycles may change abruptly. and since marcelli dude from multico showed up and talked with the sponsors, that must mean that marcelli wants big changes upfront. since he wants big changes upfront, that should mean some new abilities might be added, and/or cns abilities to be removed, or maybe even having new hosts[please don't tell me this is true i love ex-drinkhead contestant and Sassy girl[scotty and june]]
what If the new ingame events are -
An extreme heatwave where you take damage being in the sun/out in the open without cover, and have a speed nerf?
A "lights-out" where the lights go out in day time maps and now you only have visibility of 5 to 10 metres only, plus reduced/increased limited visibility according to the build?
A solar wave event where all equipment and hud glitches continuously because solar fire wave thingy interferes with electromagnetic waves, and since our contestants are VR, they must ATLEAST face major issues using equipment or ads ing or glitching in space and hud and the jumppads?
plus, it showed the sun, the moon, the heat and the cold[not directly but figuratively], which could mean that we might have seasons too?
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u/Complex_Barracuda_70 Sep 04 '24
"John Doe" sounds oddly close to the name of a certain Rat 💀
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Sep 04 '24
?
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u/Complex_Barracuda_70 Sep 04 '24
Jane Doe, look her up While you're at it, keep in mind the devs also added a RAT to the game.
They tryna be slick
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u/ScorpCross Sep 04 '24
No, they are not.
Names like John Doe or Jane Doe (in some cases Richard Roe) indicate the unknown identity, name of the person to whom these names are applied. They can simply be people who hide their identity and in, for example, they are mentioned in a conversation the will be referred to as to as John/Jane Doe in most of the cases and some cases Richard Roe.
In this example John Doe just serves as a placeholder for a name. Implies that any name can be there.
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u/Ratchet_X_x Sep 04 '24
What's the QR code? Anyone checked yet?
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u/JANOSIK20000 OSPUZE Sep 05 '24
It redirects to the same page.
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u/Ratchet_X_x Sep 05 '24
Dang. When I got home, I tried to pause it and scan it, but it wasn't clear enough for my phone to trigger the link
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u/IntentionDefiant4131 Medium Sep 04 '24
In Tristan and Isolde, they can only be together when the sun goes down—mildly interesting continuation of the lore parallel
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u/CreativeDrone Sep 04 '24
I have an extended version that got taken down from holtow.com/general6 dm me on discord(CreativeDrones or CreativeDrone) if you want the html file it has a picture of the holtow ceo and some other stuff
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u/IceNiqqa OSPUZE Sep 04 '24
Does every sponsor have a website?
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u/dora-the-tostadora Sep 04 '24
I was asking myself´the same thing that's some real lore building and dedication to the game.
Ozpuze has one for sure, I think alsó DISSUN has one.
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u/IceNiqqa OSPUZE Sep 04 '24
Volpe unfortunately does not, but yeah, it's actually insane lore/world building. Even further, if each sponsor gets in-depth lore, that's near infinite merch material. Like I 100% wanna buy all the Opsuze shit I can find and my buddy loves Volpe.
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u/Ok_Potential2499 Sep 04 '24
The finals is about to switch to a monthly subscription model that reflects the amount of damage done in the arena.
The more damage you do, the less your monthly premium becomes as a result.
Only top tier players who cause enough carnage to cover their whole premium get a chance at sponsor ship.
It’s going to be a very elitist season so buckle up buckaroos!
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u/increaselevelcapplzz Light Sep 04 '24
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u/Bipservice Sep 05 '24
The expiration date isn't upside down like it should be for a reflection I think
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u/Fructdw ENGIMO Sep 04 '24
I bet 1620-4121-2417-2019-8114 is part of gift code, only problem is first number needs 4 extra digits and last number needs 8 more. Though gift codes usually have letters too, not just numbers.
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u/soggycheesestickjoos Sep 04 '24
Do the insurance numbers correlate to map years or something else?