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I'm not sure what happened to your previous topic...but in the future, please avoid reposting the same topic all across the forum. So you are saying that his power is actually not to part with what Samantha's was, and he is trying to solidify such power to control them? That's not a bad perspective to look from, friendo! I think he does have large control over the zombies. He doesn't want to kill the N4 because he needs them to do complete his tasks. Rather, the zombies are motivation for them to do what he says; otherwise, death. If they fail, he simply resurrects them. This answers the age-old question "Couldn't Richtofen be successful in achieving his goal if he had such powers?". The answer is no - if the crew manages to survive, he cannot control what they do. He only has the tangible power of bringing them back to life. But you are correct; the towers will increase the magnitude of his power tenfold. With the constant transmitting of energy, he could harness enough to rewrite time as he pleases, "mending the rift". But it's not to say that all his power was obtained purely through him. Another dark entity lies alongside him in the MPD, which might actually be using him as a puppet.

@Chopper: You said that the Sliquifier actually chains as it used to before after a particular round...? If that's the case, then it's either a minor bug or some reimbursement from Treyarch for nerfing it to an extent. I haven't gotten as far as 33 on Die Rise, but I'll have to see about this. I haven't noticed the different slime puddles yet. Maybe that's because I tend to hold out near the NavCard table area and shoot maybe once per round (until past 20) while my other teammates unload on the zombies. Is it supposed to increase the duration of which they slip, or just expand the puddle size-wise?

It's difficult to understand because we have more than just some flashy light being the indicator of what entity is going where with their plans. For instance, Tranzit's Easter Egg revolved around creating an energy receiver via electricity (Maxis) or 115 (Richtofen). The pylon obtained the sources of energy and would distribute them across multiple areas while magnifying the charge of power. In Die Rise, we have a similar situation. This time, however, it is a satellite tower which would be used as a storage unit or transmitter. It's even harder to assume because Maxis' side contains a fire encircling the inner base of the satellites, yet Richtofen has electricity for his. It's as if the energy switched around for both entities. I mean, heck - even the steps make absolutely no sense whatsoever. All I could think of was a possible reverse polarization of the magnetic fields on the Earth's poles. Many claim it has to do with the rift that is mentioned in the intro cutscene. I have a feeling that the rift is a broad concept that Richtofen is planning to reconstruct over the timespan of Black Ops II zombies. We begin to learn how exactly he will re-control the Earth. Maxis is left in a big shadow because...well we still don't know his true intentions as of this moment.

Welcome to the forum friendo! It's great that you decided to join us after lurking around CoDz. This is the usual introduction to the community for most of us, and it's a good thing too because you get to see hands-on how we are before registering. My my, what a treat that is! Enjoy your stay, post in our varied discussions, and keep on slayin' some meatsacks! :)

Why do that when you can restore the world back to when it wasn't infested with zombies, thus controlling them until they worship him as a God? He's done it before with the Vril-ya (Focusing Stone altar in Shangri-la). While it's a very sporadic concept and it's not necessarily 101% proven for that matter, you don't receive a shrine by just coming to visit. Influence was involved, and it just so happened to be in his favor.

But if you are losing perks and weapons due to it, then that's not just the regular system avoiding a glitch. It's Treyarch punishing you for attempting something that would unfairly benefit your player. The same applies to doing the Buddha Room glitch.

Welcome to the community, friendo! Trust me when I say that you'll come across a ton of people who share the same love for zombies as you do! To be honest, I struggle in Solo as well. I have to rely on teamwork to get to high rounds. You'll also find fellow slayers to help you crack those hard Easter Eggs in the Teammate Finder forum. Enjoy your stay, participate in our many lively threads, and keep on slayin'!

I'd have to say that they are both equal in difficulty, but Maxis is a little glitchier, so it automatically makes him a bit harder to manage. Richtofen was easier to accomplish, and the Sliquifier is extremely easy to obtain given that you can build it. I think everyone will agree that doing the elevator circles are the toughest out of all the steps.

Oh God, I love Claymores with a burning passion. I think it's better than seeing someone pass by a Bouncing Betty or Shock Charge, because there's always that "Oh shi-" moment when you see those little lasers protrude out.

Thank you for the correction, friendo. I wondered why the poles were the same on each side. I have updated the image with a new one.

Not a bad relation, friendo! But what Maxis has done in Tranzit was distribute high amounts of electrical energy to harness his power so he has the ability to deflect the force fields that limited his communication to the N4 in Die Rise. The process in which the Side Quest follows is rather weird, considering that none of the steps make sense like they should. But that is not the matter at hand. Nevertheless, Maxis is desiring more power constantly to fuel his efforts against Richtofen. His plan of action once he does have power, however, is unclear as of the moment. Tranzit's T.V. transmission tells us a few things: - he has not come into contact with humans for a while now - he is confined to only communicating via electrical devices - the coordinates which the ballistic missiles from Earth hit were a bit off from what Maxis had configured, and almost wiped out the whole Earth - Global Polarization Devices are involved in assisting him A global EMP like you said is not a bad idea; however, he can only do certain tasks and communicate via electrical devices. An EMP would devastate his plans, and his control over the N4. Not exactly a smart move to make on his part. He mentions global polarization devices to reverse the flow of energy waves and signals so he can gather power quickly. This is why he says the other sites must be processed the same way. We have the pylon in Tranzit, and now the satellite in Die Rise. Each are have the NavCard table hooked up to them. These cards may very well be the reversing of such signals. Essentially, the towers (pylon and satellites) are made to receive energy signals so they can transfer it into different waves of energy - whether it be electrical, radio, sound, etc. By inserting the NavCard into the reader, the polarization of energy is reversed. What happens in this scenario? It's simple - the receptor becomes the broadcaster. This global attempt for Maxis can be defined by this picture. Reverse the polarization of the whole Earth, and you'll disrupt the flow of energy in your favor. This will allow him to harness great amounts of energy to do whatever is on his agenda. Recall that he also says in Tranzit that he does not have the power to physically move objects...yet.

Good research, friendo! So when you say that heat is being involved in this process, is this only referring to why the sky is clear, or what? You went from discussing Province 22's origin, to the Great Leap Forward, to 115 being discovered in the steel, to the skies in Die Rise's map. If so, then this is all great connection leading up to what could've been the scenario. Not only that, but how the Jumping Jacks came to be of their mutated selves is also a nice relation. :)

Thank you very much for posting this up, friendo. I'm quite certain that many people will be linking back to one of these threads when creating their own theories as well, if not, even gain some influence from them.

I feel for you, friendo. Those elevators can be a real pain in the neck. After millions and millions of matches in Die Rise, I found some good pointers by others as well as myself that will aid you in mastering those horrid contraptions. - Before riding the elevator, note which direction it is going based on the arrow sign up on top. Going down will mean that you will be on the elevator for a while, and going up means that you'll be making a quick stop to the ceiling soon. - A bell will ring to signal the elevators reaching the ceiling. I'd advise to not wait for the signal to go off, but to get off immediately when on the top floor. It's better to get out early that to kiss the ceiling before you die. - Who's Who + Death by ceiling = bad. You will spawn elsewhere with nothing but your M1911. If you aren't comfortable riding with the perk, then get out on all stops. - Having a zombie on the elevator is a real pain, but you can do quick circles close to the edge (since you won't fall off). When the elevator is in motion, the zombies will stop but continue to revolve their arms in effort to reach you. - Use the keys found in the shaft tunnel (where the lobby elevator drops to) for quick elevator access. It's a one-time deal, so use your key wisely to get whatever elevator you choose to you. There are a total of four keys in the shaft. If you dislike elevators overall, just use the Trample Steam. You can get to any building with them, given that you place them in the correct positions. Precision is everything with that buildable.

Hey friendo, welcome to the community! You'll find that quite a lot of us also play Black Ops II (if not, all). Whenever you want to share your gameplay with us, just post your videos here: viewforum.php?f=12 Enjoy your stay, participate in our lovely discussions, and keep on slayin'! :)

In your System Settings, go into where your storage settings for your harddrive is and clear your data cache. Once it is done, turn off your PS3 and turn it back on after 10 seconds. Go back into where you received the Revolution DLC and re-download it [you should be prompted that you've already paid for it and can download it again]. Once it's finished, it should be working.

First of all, welcome to the forum friendo! Not a bad theory, and it's been mentioned quite a few times since the Side Quest/Easter Egg was first solved in Tranzit. From what we have gathered, Tranzit's NavCard works in Die Rise's, but nothing occurs once it is inserted. Die Rise's NavCard should be accepted in the next map.

But you don't need to make a rift in those because it is already implied and confirmed that Campaign and Multiplayer connect with the Zombie world. I understand that you are saying the rift has to be mended, hence what Richtofen is trying to accomplish at hand. But what would he care if the events happened in non-zombie worlds? As far as we are concerned, nothing of importance relevance seems like a threat regarding those "universes" besides Maxis and making himself power. Still, a nice perspective to go by! :)

It's worked flawless for me every time. I don't exactly know why it would be temporary.

Fun fact: if you buy a melee weapon such as the Bowie Knife or Galvaknuckle after you encounter the glitch, you'll be able to access your controls again.

Agreed. The guy has extreme skills in slaying zombies. I won't even get as close as a quarter to his skill level. Just a note to the OP: it would be wise if you use a thread title to reflect the purpose of this thread. Just some clarification to prevent future confusion. ;)

This is a great theory, Rickety! +1 for the connections and time/effort put into the research. Y'know what made me hit a light bulb moment all of a sudden? Recall that Brock and Gary - from the Shangri-la Easter Egg - are also British explorers. While they may not have been searching for 115 (as their main intent was discovering Agartha), it isn't to say that they didn't come across it along the exploration path. The corner image from the Die Rise loading screen does look awfully similar to that of a steam wheel sitting on some rocks. An underground map is highly possible, but to what extent may that continue in Richtofen/Maxis' goals? This is one of very, very few theories that does not relate to some sort of equipment which could be harnessed for energy...unless that said steam wheel is involved? Keep up the great research friendo! :)

It's supposed to be a hint towards Die Rise, the newest DLC. It doesn't sound anything like a Chinese track, nor is it a hint for what the next song could be. I'm guessing Treyarch is deciding to make the ending sounds relevant for what the next map may hold/ be rather than just a soundtrack.

This is why Green Run looks like the 1950's - because it is. The timeframe that the N4 come in, however, is not the '50s but later years. In the zombies timeline, the government uses Hanford because it is deserted, hence government operations can go underway without any report of civilians. Now we fast forward to current time, and we end up having modern aspects involved with a vintage setting. This is why the zombies are also old-fashioned as well.

Perhaps you're right, MMN. I thought there were telephones to convey good communication between the Soviet Union and America, since they were both very tense with one another in the Space Race/Atomic Age?