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I honestly think it was more than a game. My theory is that, sure, the zombie maps we played were Samantha's game, but they were loosely based on real events. (i.e. they went to Kino, Ascension, Shangri-la, did what they had to do and teleported. No rounds, mystery boxes, points, power-ups, just regular adventures that Samantha was replaying in her room and turning it into a game. So what I think is: the events happened. It's just the ones *we* played was a game based on these events.

This video is amazing! Hats off to you (and your team, if it's a collaborative work!) for this awesome documentary. I thought you might enjoy this thread I made. http://www.callofdutyzombies.com/forum/index.php/topic/158103-nikolai-vs-tsar-nicholas-ii/ It also deals with real life links that might help out

I can't view the link. Says I do not have permission. And sign me up for 'looks real' camp. Either that or fakers are beginning to be very, VERY talented.

It could get any more perfect than BO1. That game epitomised the ideal that every Call of Duty should strive for. MW3 was God awful. I tried to play it with an open mind but no avail. Then again I could be biased because I had the best gaming year during BO1 and met the coolest people on there.

Honestly this thread turned into a buzz kill I mean I don't think it would take a lot of effort, as the maps are already created! I mean, they could publish them in a "PC Max Settings" type of enhancement, with little touch up and some uniformity in overall structure. Plus, they have like three years to work on COD (assuming they started on the next game right after BO2 with smaller teams working on DLC maps and/or patches and maintenance). I just feel like this would be something to make money with little effort AND fill the gap until November 2015..

Yes, that's him! Sorry, my bad! Maybe some customization options for unranked games, but to maintain fairness, a general, preset options would only count for the leaderboard/Trophies/Achievements.

I think the system is pretty great as is. They made a lot of changes from BO1 to BO2 (unlike WaW -> BO1). I prefer the BO1 version and a lot of features seem to just hurdle the progress and really, if it's a "OMG NEW FEATURE" for the sake of keeping it fresh, the novelty always wears off. I loved WaW/BO1 zombies a lot. I did not like BO2 zombie maps even though I got all the Trophies for them. It took me a while to get used to it, and I still hate the stabbing in BO2 zombies versus BO1 zombies. I know this is a matter of opinion, and we differ but I think the whole system is great as is. Only thing I really would like is improved graphics and some rudimentary uniformity across all maps (i.e. similar HUD unless it's a "map specific" HUD a la Buried). Or, hey, as you said, options! But I don't think they'd be that liberal with it. Amen. First, as I said above, the stabbing isn't as swift and quick as BO2. On BO2 it really feels "clunky." Second, I prefer BO1 because of the reduction to the essentials (not barebone a la Nacht Der Toten) but still some improvements here and there that aren't really game changing. And oh yeah, one switch to turn on the power without having to go on an odyssey xD But like I said, a lot of people like WaW/BO1 zombies, and others prefer BO2, so if this were to happen, I think it's best to keep the mechanics and designs as they are when they were published for a specific game. (btw off topic, but did you, by any chance, post video tutorials on how to reach high on the leaderboard on No Man's Land? I remember the videos (but not the name of the poster). The guy was from Finland (you used a Finnish name in your quote) and also loves NML. I know many people posted tutorials but this particular guy posted one video where he opened a hatemail he got accusing him of cheating on NML leaderboards, then closes the message, plays NML again and outperforms the performance he was accused of cheating on. Was that you? If not I'm sorry!) XD

Yes, I know, so many demands for a zombies-focused game, including a campaign that focuses on the story. This, however, is NOT what I mean. What I mean is, would you support a REMAKE/remaster of all published zombie maps, from Nacht Der Toten to Origins, in one single game? The game could be called something like Call of Duty: Zombie Chronicles. Since the next CoD is being developed by Sledgehammer, those zombie fans will have something to play to kill the time until the next Treyarch COD game. It really is a filler. The possibilities are infinite, and the published content definitely make up a game of its own. 1. The texture would be insanely better, the content is already made and published on PS3/Xbox, and all it needs is a facelift. Also, think of all the blurry texts you couldn't make out. With upgraded graphics, there'll be a lot more to explore. 2. Activision has servers in place so maybe better connection for all. 3. A solo leaderboard, that pre-BO2 zombies did not have (excluding No Man's Land in Moon). 4. Trophy/Achievement support that would add up to a full list with a Platinum (PS4) or 1000GS (Xbox One). They can copy the Trophy/Achievement list from DLCs and maybe add one or two more (e.g. play on all maps or unlock all the main EE songs on each map) and combine them into one list. Point is, it'd be something to fill the void until the next Treyarch game and I don't think it's challenging to create one as content is already made. Thoughts?

Last bump I promise! Come on, guys! Critiques?

Weird. I'm the only one to vote Die Rise.

Bump =) need more input/inaccuracies pointed out =P

Thanks guys! This is my first CoD theory w00t! Also, I never said they are one and the same -- I'm sure there is a connection. HOWEVER I am 99% sure that that Letter was NOT written by "our" Nikolai. He never abdicated because only monarchs can abdicate (yes, just monarchs, not state officials, not even a president or a prime minister). Nikolai Belinski was not a monarch (at least not that we know of) so he cannot abdicate. That's what got me into digging deeper :)

I did not know that person but RIP.. it's always a tragedy when we lose a loved one :(

First!! Apologies if this has been raised. I did not read anything on this theory, so if you did write one, please link me so I can add it here. My main goal is to prove a link of some kind between Nikolai and Tsar Nicholas II First, the basics. Nicholas is a Westernized name. In Russian, much like Belinski, his first name is Николай (Nikolai). His title as Nicholas the Second is Николай II. What made me think there was a link? The Letter from the Field below: Now, note the keywords that, whatever link between Nicholas and Nikolai, this letter is written by the Tsar: Abdication: The verb "to abdicate," as an active intransitive verb, is used with monarchy only. It's when the monarch (king, emperor.. etc) gives up his throne. So when a monarch leaves the throne, either by pressure or other reason, he "abdicates." Nicholas II of Russia abdicated following the Winter Revolution of 1918. (Or the "Communist Revolution"). Reds and whites: These refer to the Red Army and White Army. Red Army is made mostly of pro-communist forces Bolsheviks and the White Army consists of pro-Monarchy, anti-communist Russians. They were the main forces in the Russian Civil War (1917-1922), so yes, even after establishing a communist government. March Treaty: This refers to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. This is a peace Treaty signed on March 3, 1918 with Austria-Hungary, Germany.. etc that ended Russia's participation in the since its transformation from Imperial to Soviet Russia. Now, how is the letter written in late February, 1918 yet discusses an event in March? Easy, Russia and their Orthodox Church used the Julian Calendar, where, that year, late February coincided with early March on the Gregorian (Western calendar). Indeed, the "February Revolution" of 1917 in Russia took place in March. Tannenberg: refers to the Battle of Tannenberg, between Russia and Germany in 1914. Russia suffered some of its greatest losses there. The Huns: A derogatory term used by the Americans and British during World War I to refer to the Germans. a good woman: Notice it's a singular noun? If this is the Tsar, then this refers to Alix of Hesse, Nicholas II's wife, and the (maternal) granddaughter of Queen Victoria of England. Though married via arranged marriage, as the tradition dictated between European royalties, she fell in love with him. ================ Russian link to France that period: Believe it or not, French culture played a major role in Russia. Since the Westernization efforts by Peter the Great and later, Catherine the Great, the Russian Empire became "more European." The Russian nobility, aristocracy and royalty spoke French fluently as the main language. France was seen as the beacon of Western civilization and modernization, and Versailles was the court of high society in Europe, so to study French and French culture/literature/philosophy was a de facto requirement, and France itself was a favoured destination amongst the Russian nobility. Indeed, literacy was defined mostly by knowledge of spoken and written French, rather than Russian. (Though to a degree Russian was spoken and written). (Off topic but, have you heard of "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy? This masterpiece of Russian literature was written 50% in French!) So after the revolution, many Russian nobles and dukes/duchesses fled to France. Given their estates there and their fluency in French, France was the destination for the upperclassmen and royalties who managed to flee. Now, after his abdication, Nicholas II and his family stayed in Russia, and eventually executed in Yekaterinburg, Russia in July 1918. So I'm guessing this is some alternate time-line thing. Indeed, if this is a parallel time where Nicholas II would have had fled Russia, he would have escaped to France. ================ Link to Nikolai Belinski: The Nikolai we knew in WaW and Black Ops 1 is the opposite of royalty. Drunken and slovenly, he is the antithesis of royalty. And even in Origins, he promotes communist ideas ("Ammunition shared amongst us all, as it should be.") Only two thing in common I see with Nicholas II: 1) Their VERY striking physical resemblance (facial hair, colour, facial features, eye colour). 2) Shared country of origin. 2) This is not important, because despite their nationalities, every non-American/English spoke in English. But Nicholas II spoke English with his wife most of the time, so I think this is sheer coincidence. ================ What does this all mean? Honestly, I don't know. All I know is that there is definitely a link between these two. The whole space-time continuum creates infinite possibility. Is this Nicholas II in another timeline/alternate universe? Or was he brainwashed? The pieces are all there, I just hope one of you smart ones (I'm not smart unfortunately) can establish a connection somehow..

Aha, so since in Easy the "fifth" staff place for fire in the Excavation site (after placing the three other staffs in the Giants) won't appear, which makes the EE impossible on Easy, and since we apparently don't need that fifth staff place, does that mean we can do it on easy?

Can anyone explain the 4 times staff placement workaround? Do I have to buy a gun, then pick up staff, and do so three more times?

We saw him the first time he fell. However, the other times we did not see him. Ever. Is that how the glitch transpires?

So we spent rounds upon rounds trying to find him. Can you still kill him if you don't see him/don't have Zombie blood (after shooting down the plane)? Also: does he die from kaboom? Is he drawn to Monkey? Do claymores kill him (if insta-kill works)? Thanks

Yeah that's what I was thinking. ALL the damn guides say pick all four and purify and teleport and we can't pick up more than one and it was confusing, we played from round 18 till 26 when we died. Holy bovine excrement we seriously complicated a super easy step. Ahigodshgfiosdghfioszdghfi /frustrated. Thanks guys.

Can anyone please tell me if we are two people, that we need ALL four tablets purified? I posted this but it seems deleted (or something). Does anyone know for SURE that you need to purify ALL four even if you are two players? Or is it dependant n the number of players? Thanks

Via in-game store (under Multiplayer go to "Store") and it should be the first one. 1750 MB Finally because I'm done with the whole DLC after one month thing. This is my last Call of Duty DLC and after that it's farewell.

Thanks guys! Defo makes sense!