This video chronicles the community's investigation into the INTERLOPER mystery, focusing on the discovery and analysis of various in-game maps and a specific TF2 server (cge7-193) that became central to the investigation. The video details the progression of clues, the collaborative efforts of many individuals, and the eventual discovery of secret maps and a program called "sourcebox."
"Sourcebox" is a program found within the FTP server credentials discovered on the cge7-193 server. It allowed the creator to run server logic locally, meaning that server-side actions, like map changes and interactions with in-game elements, could be replicated on their own machine. This was crucial for understanding and testing the mechanics of the "ask" map and other elements of the INTERLOPER mystery, especially since the server itself had a tendency to reset frequently.
The transcript describes "sourcebox" as a program found in the "models" -> "tools" folder on the FTP server. When the creator downloaded and extracted its files, they ran it and observed that it seemed to connect to the server logic, even when they weren't actively logged into the cge7-193 server. Specifically, when "sourcebox" was open, the map logic for "subroutine_hello.bsp" worked locally, and it appeared to enable interactions with elements like the key and hole in that map. The creator noted that this program was not released to the public due to containing sensitive information.
The transcript doesn't provide details on how the "sourcebox" program looks, its interface, or what specific buttons do. The creator mentions downloading and extracting its files, then running it, and observes its effects on the game's behavior (like enabling server logic locally and showing textures). However, there's no description of its visual appearance or button functionalities.
