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This subpage covers unused picture-in-picture (PIP) video files (forming part of the game's conversation system and the storyline itself) that would otherwise normally show up during gameplay. Some of these PIPs use placeholder text-to-speech voice-overs.
Ordinary PIPs are suffixed with _pipXX to their file names, whereas mission preview PIPs are suffixed with _mpr01 to their filename. The UID prefix corresponds to an existing mission ID - some of which no longer exist in game code.
Mission PIPs#
Test PIPs#
Several PIPs used to test the conversation system reference a null mission ID. Some of the PIPs are early takes for dialog in specific missions (including scrapped ones), whereas others merely act as filler, presumably to test if any crashes originating from within the game's scene manager occur.
pips\uid00000_pip00.bik#
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Ray: Yes. Ricky: No. |
pips\uid00000_PIP01.bik#
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Tanner: I've just seen Jericho, and it's important enough to me that I get a PIP. Jones: Really? Tanner: Yes, and we're not in the midst of a lot of action, so the player can take notice of it without crashing. |
pips\uid00000_PIP02.bik#
The audio track for this video is pitched at a higher frequency and desynchronizes with the actual visual content.
An earlier variant of what is an ordinary game scene without the PIP video, played during the game's introduction sequence. Ricky also mentions a different hospital than the one you're supposed to go during the mission, St. Giles Hospital.
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Ricky: Mercy General is our best bet. Tanner: Okay, okay. Which way? Ricky: Wh- Which way? Did you hit your head? Tanner: Do you ever stop talking? Ricky: Oh, that's funny, Ray. Let's get to the hospital while our passenger is still alive, and we'll all talk about how funny you are when we get there. Drive! Tanner: Driving!... driving, I can do. |
pips\uid00000_PIP05.bik#
The audio track for this video is pitched at a higher frequency and desynchronizes with the actual visual content.
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Jules: Where is that fine daughter of yours, buster? Tanner: I don't know, Jules. Jules: You see, that's the problem with the modern family unit, man. Parents never know where their kids are. She's probably off with some guy getting wasted... Tanner: I am never having kids. |
Miscellaneous PIPs#
These PIPs do not have an actual mission tied to them as they were removed from code. They are instead placed in this section.
pips\uid10062_pip01.bik#
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Passenger: Hey, come on! If we're late again, I'll be fired. Floor it! Tanner: You asked for it. |
pips\uid09550_pip01.bik#
Tanner's model is not displayed here.
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Police Officer: This is 22-17 in pursuit of armed robbery. Suspect northbound on 3rd. [to Tanner] You stick with them, Sarge. Tanner: That's the plan! |
pips\uid09038_pip01.bik#
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Jones: This is 40-Adam-30 in pursuit to Jericho gang member northbound on King Street towards Bay Bridge. Tanner, do we need backup? Tanner: Jones, do we ever need backup? Jones: Good point. |
Kidnapped story mission#
pips\uid00770_pip02.bik#
Only the respective dialog audio is played in the final release.
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Jones: That guy look suspicious to you? Tanner: The one driving away at high speed? Yes, he does. Jones: Well, we ain't gonna get the girl out in one piece if we ram the back of the vehicle. |
Collateral Damage story mission#
pips\uid03842_pip01.bik#
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Jones: Do I know that car? Tanner: Do you? Jones: Isn't that one of Jericho's? Tanner: I'm chasing him down. Jones: Yeah, but what about the, uh-? Tanner: Trust me! |
pips\uid03842_pip02.bik#
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Tanner: So, I'm not alone anymore. |
Shakedown story mission#
pips\uid05378_pip02.bik#
Only the respective dialog audio is played in the final release.
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Haines: Okay, okay, I... I did it! I tipped them off! Tanner: You better talk fast, Dennis, I need details. Haines: They knew who I was, they- oh God! Tanner: Yeah, seems I'm not the only one who figured you'd squeal. Haines: Please, you gotta save me! They'll... kill me! Tanner: Fine, but hold out on me, and you'll be begging them to take you. |
Escapist story mission#
pips\uid05381_pip04.bik#
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Jones: Be smart. Play this one clean. Tanner: I plan to. Jones: Man, Ordell's the ultimate sleep. Tanner: Yeah. Jones: Look, man: it's not even him doing the spying. Tanner: And it's definitely not him driving. |
pips\uid05381_pip01.bik#
An earlier rendition of an existing in-game conversation.
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Tanner: I'm Ordell, by the way. You are...? Kirk: I'm your passenger, Ordell. Tanner: Good to meet you. |
pips\uid05381_pip02.bik, pips\uid06914_pip02.bik#
An early variant of what is played as a cutscene in the final game. Only the respective dialog audio is played in the final release.
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Tanner: Well, you were right. Feds here, too. Kirk: It's predictable. Get me through here; headed towards Sutro any way you can. Tanner: How am I- Kirk: Get me to the other side. |
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Tanner: Well, you were right. Feds here, too. Kirk: It's predictable. Get me through here; headed towards Sutro any way you can. Tanner: How am I- Kirk: Just do it. |
pips\uid05381_pip03.bik#
Only the respective dialog audio is played in the final release. Early voiceover for Kirk.
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Tanner: When I've got you to... wherever it is we're going, is there anything- Kirk: Take me to the large barn on the lower slopes, and you're never gonna see me again in your life. So, no: there's nothing else you can do. |
The Conversation story mission#
pips\uid05890_pip03.bik#
Originally intended to be played if Krug's car was damaged during the ambush.
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Jones: Ah, this poor schmuck's getting it from all sides today. Tanner: Probably wishes he'd stayed in jail. |
pips\uid05890_pip04.bik#
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Jones: I see where he gets it from. |
The Target story mission#
pips\uid03330_pip02.bik#
The audio track for this video is desynchronized with the actual visual content.
An early variant of an existing in-game mission conversation. Tanner's custom animation is not present in this PIP, instead utilizing the generic conversation pose. The actual PIP used in the final release is actually a video file used in the mission's final cutscene.
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Jericho: Hello, Tanner. Glad you could join me. Feels pretty strange, doesn't it? Having someone else at the wheel? Tanner: I know about the bomb. You're a scumbag, but I never had you down as a terrorist. Jericho: You just don't get it, do you? You've got your eyes on the city when they should be on your own hide. See you in hell, Tanner! |
pips\uid03330_pip03.bik#
The audio track for this video is desynchronized with the actual visual content.
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Jones: What the hell's going on? Tanner: Just hang on tight! |
Deja Vu story mission#
Earlier renditions of existing conversation PIPs, as well as a subset of response PIPs which were supposed to be played when shifting into a vehicle other than the players, were slated to be included as part of the Deja Vu mission but ultimately scrapped.
In the final game, Deja Vu was split into one mission for Chapter 7, two missions spanning across a single eighth chapter and one mission for a ninth chapter (the game's epilogue) to accommodate for unique custom world states - this design decision resulted in multiple copies of the same PIPs showing up across different mission IDs.
pips\uid04869_pip01.bik#
Played when shifting into a vehicle other than the player's in earlier builds.
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Jericho: Bad move, Tanner! If you're here, who's in charge of your ride? Tanner: You take your best shot, and I'll take mine! |
pips\uid04869_pip02.bik#
Played when outside of Jericho's chase radius.
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Tanner: I've got to get closer! If I can't ram him, I can't take him down! |
pips\uid04869_pip04.bik, pips\uid08526_pip01.bik#
Played when shifting into a vehicle other than the player's in earlier builds.
There additionally exists an alternate take for this PIP that was marked for deletion by the game's developers.
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Ordell: Hey, Mr. Tanner, which side you working for now? Tanner: I'm done with undercover work, Ordell. It's too easy to forget who you are. |
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Tanner: [to sound mixers/game developers] Delete this PIP! Ordell: Hey, Mr. Tanner, which side you working for now? Tanner: I'm done with undercover work, Ordell. It's too easy to forget who you are. |
pips\uid04869_pip06.bik, pips\uid08526_pip04.bik, pips\uid16592_pip06.bik#
Ditto. The latter video file does not feature lip-syncing on Tanner's mouth and features a different lighting rig.
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Jones: Wow, you're really losing it, man! Tanner: No, Jones. This time, for the first time, I'm getting it. This is for keeps! |
pips\uid04869_pip05.bik, pips\uid08526_pip03.bik, pips\uid16592_pip05.bik#
Ditto. The latter video file does not feature lip-syncing on Tanner's mouth and features a different lighting rig.
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Jericho: Hope you're having fun, Tanner! You're gonna be here a long time. Tanner: Get out of the car, Jericho. Get out of my head. |
pips\uid04869_pip03.bik, pips\uid08526_pip09.bik#
Ditto.
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Sarah: Playing the hero again, Tanner? Tanner: What, do I have a choice? Sarah: You know, you never saved me. You were too busy breathing through a tube. Tanner: I'm sorry, I tried. |
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Sarah: Playing the hero again, Tanner? Tanner: What- ...Sarah? Do I have a choice? Sarah: You saved me in a dream, but you couldn't save our marriage. Tanner: I'm sorry, baby. I didn't know what I'd lost until it was gone. |
pips\uid08526_pip05.bik#
Ditto.
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Jessica: KEOC News: Your Eyes On The City. Tanner: What the hell? Jessica: This is Jessica Adams, riding with Detective John Tanner as he battles his own demons. Tanner: Please, not now! Jessica: Can Detective Tanner regain consciousness and save the city, or will he surrender to this nightmare? Tanner: Ugh, enough! |
pips\uid08526_pip06.bik#
Intro to the third phase of the Jericho fight. Only the respective dialog audio is played in the final release.
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Jericho: Hello, Tanner. Tanner: You shouldn't be here. This is my head! Jericho: It's always rules with you. Can't do this, can't do that! Tanner: I know what's happening. I know this is some kind of dream. Jericho: You know, it's not a dream, Tanner - it's a coma! You're dying! |
pips\uid08526_pip02.bik#
Alternate take for a PIP that was marked for deletion by game developers. Intended for the third phase of the Jericho fight.
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Jericho: You're about to pay the ultimate price, Tanner. Do you know what's funny? Tanner: [to sound mixers/game developers] Yeah, delete this PIP. Tanner: [to Jericho] Shut up! Jericho: ...that you'd choose me as your executioner. |
The Best Defense tower defense mission#
pips\uid06864_pip01.bik#
Earlier rendition of the intro conversation.
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Tanner: How much cash we got in the back again? Security Guard: Same as every week, Luis. Tanner: Yeah, but how much is that? I forget. Security Guard: Fifteen mil. Tanner: A lot of people would love to get their hands on that. Security Guard: Why the hell do you think we drive it around in an armored truck? |
pips\uid06864_pip02.bik#
Originally intended to be played during the explosion cutscene. Used in February 2011 builds, but was subsequently removed from cutscene later in development.
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Security Guard: Drive, Luis, drive! We're sitting ducks! Tanner: The damn gearbox is screwed! Security Guard: Someone's gonna be coming for us for sure! Tanner: Just stay cool, I'm on this! |
Wrecked Evidence tower defense mission#
pips\uid01780_pip03.bik#
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Tanner: We made it! Donald, you owe me a pizza! Donald: Happy to pay up! |
pips\uid01780_pip04.bik#
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Passenger: I'm just about ready for a beer. Tanner: Huh, you and me both. |
The Big Break stunt mission PIPs#
pips\uid00224_pip01.bik#
An early rendition of an existing in-game mission conversation, likely rendered as a temporary asset which was used to work around a conversation system bug.
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Jackie: Still think you're gonna bust up the party tonight, KP? Krazy P: If it ain't tonight, it's gon' be soon. Jackie: Ha! Lil' Bay's gonna be so huge after this drops, you're gonna need a bulldozer to get past his entourage! Tanner: [developer note] Blank, so PIP works. |
Go for a Spin stunt mission PIPs#
previews\uid01744_mpr01.bik#
A drastically different version of the mission preview PIP for Go for a Spin. The PIP in this version depicts the main character as a priest/clergy.
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Salesman: Reverend Chancer, this car was made for you. Rev. Chancer: Honestly, I don't know if it's appropriate for me to drive a car this expensive. Salesman: Sin will never catch you in this car; it's faster than the devil himself! This, Reverend Chancer, is a holy machine. |
pips\uid01783_pip02.bik#
Tanner's voice in this PIP uses a placeholder voice actor - possibly a Ubisoft Reflections employee recording themselves reading through an early draft of the game script.
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Salesman: Okay, okay, sir! Let's head back to the office, to, uh, discuss payment plans? Tanner: You gotta be kidding! I haven't even scratched what this baby can do. Salesman: Sir, this is an expensive car! Tanner: Yeah, with expensive potential. I mean, check out its weight distribution - something best demonstrated in mid-air! |
Nick of Time police mission PIPs#
pips\uid05367_pip02.bik#
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Passenger: Well, duty calls. Tanner: Our work is never done. |
Paranoia stunt mission PIPs#
pips\uid00406_pip01.bik#
Only the respective dialog audio is played in the final release.
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Tanner: Oh, this ain't right... Kevin: See? I frickin' told you so! |
Undercover chase mission PIPs#
pips\uid02821_pip01.bik#
Only the respective dialog audio is played in the final release. The agent in this video uses an alternate design not seen in the final game.
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Agent: Okay, this isn't right. Tanner: How'd they know? Agent: They didn't, someone else tipped them off. Get us onto the freeway, now. |
Racing Hearts sprint race mission PIPs#
pips\uid00334_pip02.bik#
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Jenna: Admit it: I'm impressed. Tanner: Hah, I'm an impressive guy. |
Mission Previews#
previews\generic_placeholder_task_preview.bik#
A five-second placeholder PIP used for when a mission lacks an applicable conversation, depicting concept sketches for Tanner and Jones without any facial representation. Dated 24 June 2009.
previews\uid00000_mpr01.bik#
An early variant of what is normally played as a cutscene in the final game's intro sequence, dated 11 May 2010. Ricky also uses Jack's model as a placeholder.
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Ricky: Ray... Ray? Tanner: Who? Ricky: What's wrong? You eat too much at lunch again? Tanner: Uh, wait a minute... lunch? Ricky: Ray, you gonna drive this thing, or should I call a cab? Tanner: I am in... the ambulance? Ricky: Nothing gets by you. Now drive! Tanner: Listen, what's your name? ..."Ricky"? Ricky: No, you listen! In the back is a man who is leaking... I say, a pint of juice every five minutes. I know math ain't your strong point, but he needs to get to a hospital before Thanksgiving, Ray, so drive! Dispatcher: Romeo 3-7, are you en route? Tanner: Roger that. Romeo 3-7 en route. Ricky: There we go, not so hard. Eh, fat boy? |
previews\uid03831_mpr01.bik#
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Nuno: Step on it, Dima! You wanna get caught or something? Dima: I'm trying, Nuno. Nuno: I'm too pretty for jail! Make something happen, man! |
previews\uid05381_mpr01.bik#
An early iteration of the Escapist mission preview. Jones' custom animation is not present in this PIP, instead utilizing the generic conversation pose.
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Tanner: Any word on Ordell? Jones: Oh- damn, man! We should get you a little bell, or something. Tanner: Sorry. Ordell? Jones: On a job. You want we should find him? Tanner: Yeah. It's time to move him up the food chain. |
previews\uid00224_mpr01.bik#
An early variant of the Big Break mission preview. Jackie's glasses are lowered in this version, and her mesh does not appear to bear the distinctive red dress seen in the final game's PIP.
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Jackie: Listen to me, KP: calm down, put your pacifier back in your mouth, and- Krazy P: Hey, bitch, your boy Lil' Bay been bitin' my rhymes. So tonight, my crew's gonna bust up the launch party! Gary: Krazy P sounds real mad, Jackie. Jackie: What'cha gonna do, asshole? The venue's a secret! Krazy P: Secret? You got signs all over town, you assclown! I'll see you later, Jay Vee. |