Vision Factory

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Vision Factory was a German based Amiga cracking group, born in january of 1988 by previous members of World of Wonders (WOW) (source: Cracker Journal 11). Rakim and Marco Polo were the leaders of the group. In addition to their own releases they also released some cracks in cooperation with Bencor Bros and Cybertech.

Swapper advert in Cracker Journal 14 (may 1989), which also reported in its news section, "Three members of Vision Factory from Biberbach were caught by the police. They found 300 disks and 40 addresses." P.E.N.I.S. 3 (june 1989) reported "KEVIN OF VISION FACTORY WAS VISITED BY THE POLICE !! THEY FOUND 250 DISK'S WITH GAMES (NO ADDRESSES !!). HE HAS STOPPED SWAPPING !!" Cracker Journal 15 (july 1989) reported that, "Many Paranoimia members joined Vision Factory.", while the advert section of the same issue listed an address in Kiel, Germany for contact. Adverts in Cracker Journal 16 (october 1989), listing addresses in Kelmis, Belgium for swapping and Rösrath, Germany looking for a new spreader. The november release Blue Angel 69, Iron Lord was announced as a new member. The december release Fighter Bomber welcomed Zelnik and Superted to the group.

Swapper adverts in Cracker Journal 18 (january 1990), listing a PLK in Lübeck, Germany and an address in Wasserbillig, Luxembourg. Cracker Journal 19 (march 1990) reported "One member of Vision Factory was caught by the police. They found 11 disks and nothing else. Rumours that they are dead are not true.", and the magazine further had swapper adverts listing a PLK in Kiel, Germany and a postbox in Kelmis, Belgium. German cracker FFC (with his board Caesar's Palace) joined briefly from Tarkus Team in april of 1990, but moved on to help form Skid Row in july. They ceased existence in october or november of 1990 after losing several important members.

After their death, they were briefly reborn in 1991 both on the Amiga and the pc. Leisure Suit Larry 5 Cracktro (september 1991) came with a text file called XPC&VF.MEM listing Rakim, Onyx, Eldar, Marco Polo, Fred, Whiteheat and Kilroy as members of the pc section. R.A.W 1 (november 1991) reported that Zodiac and Hi-Lite had left Sanity for Vision Factory.

R.A.W 2 (february 1992) reported that Zephyr had left Amaze for Vision Factory.

2nd best bbs group in Eurochart Top Ten 2 (1 january 1990).
4th best group in Eurochart Top Ten 1 (1 november 1989).
7th best bbs group in Eurochart Top Ten 1 (1 november 1989).

Members

Subgroups

Illusion

BBS affiliations

Organiser of

Alpha Flight, Vision Factory and Powerslaves Copy Party 1989 - 29th July 1989
Vision Factory Copyparty 1989 - 27th May 1989
Trilogy & Vision Factory Copyparty 1989 - 1st - 2nd April 1989

Productions (191)

Temple of Doom Amiga OCS/ECS - BBStro	Vision Factory
Spy Vs Spy 3: Arctic Antics Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory
Scrolling Walls Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory
Revenge 2 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory
The Empire Strikes Back Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory
Dynablasters Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory
Cannon Fodder Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Black Brothers and Paradox and Vision Factory	Dec 1993
Arena Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1992
Ishar - Legend of the Fortress Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1992
Shadowlands Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Company and Vision Factory	Feb 1992
Vroom Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Company and Vision Factory	Feb 1992
Borodino Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Company and Vision Factory	Feb 1992
Formula One Grand Prix Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Company and Vision Factory	Jan 1992
Abandoned Places Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jan 1992
Strike II Cracktro MS-Dos - Cracktro	Exceptional and Vision Factory	Jan 1992
The Settlers Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Black Brothers and Vision Factory	1992
New Cool and Nice Intro Amiga OCS/ECS - Intro	The Company and Vision Factory	1992
Fuzzball Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Dec 1991
Black Gold Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Dec 1991
Populous II Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Dec 1991
Pit Fighter Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Nov 1991
The Oath Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Nov 1991
Alien Storm Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Vision Factory	Oct 1991
Super Space Invaders Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Oct 1991
Little Mega-Demo - Graphics (Blitter Torture font) Amiga OCS/ECS - Demo	Storm	Sep 1991
Leisure Suit Larry 5 Cracktro MS-Dos - Cracktro	Exceptional and Vision Factory	Sep 1991
Rings of Medusa 2: The Return of Medusa Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Sep 1991
Monster Business Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Fraxion and Vision Factory	Jul 1991
Stormlord Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Nov 1990
Blitzkrieg May 1940 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Computerbrains Cracking Service and Defjam and Vision Factory	Oct 1990
On Safari Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Aug 1990
Loom (German) "100%" Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jul 1990
Soundfactory Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jun 1990
Turrican 100% Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Vision Factory	Jun 1990
Logo Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jun 1990
Domination Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jun 1990
Fire and Brimstone ++ Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Fraxion and Vision Factory	Jun 1990
Kings Quest IV Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jun 1990
Twintris Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1990
Pub Trivia Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1990
Grimblood Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Fraxion and Vision Factory	May 1990
Pirates Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1990
Atomix Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Fraxion and Vision Factory	Apr 1990
Window Wizard Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Apr 1990
Ninja Spirit Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Apr 1990
USS John Young Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Apr 1990
Cyber World Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Apr 1990
Sonic Boom Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Mar 1990
Interphase Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Feb 1990
Hunter Killer Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Feb 1990
5th Gear Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Feb 1990
The Island Of Lost Hope Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Feb 1990
Aquanaut Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Feb 1990
Maniac Mansion - English - 100% Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jan 1990
Drivin' Force Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jan 1990
Dragonscape Final Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jan 1990
Rings Of Medusa Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jan 1990
Turn It Preview Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1990
Turn It Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1990
TFMX Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1990
Tennis Cup Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1990
Super League Soccer Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1990
A.S.O.M. Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1990
Math Blaster + Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1990
International Soccer Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Fraxion and Vision Factory	1990
Crack Intro Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1990
Blinky's Scary School +2 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1990
The XMas Rat Demo Amiga OCS/ECS - Demo	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Fighter Bomber Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Venlo Party Demo Amiga OCS/ECS - Demo	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Vector Beast Amiga OCS/ECS - Demo	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Party Demo's Amiga OCS/ECS - Pack	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Dragons Of Flame Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
The 7 Gates of Jambala Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Lords of War Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Axel's Magic Hammer Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Aquaventura - Preview - Other (Crack) Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Master Blaster and The Silents and Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Hyperforce Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Hard Drivin' Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Onslaught Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Iron Lord (German) Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Blue Angel 69 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Nov 1989
Fallen Angel Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Nov 1989
Xenophobe Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Nov 1989
Asterix - Operation Hinkelstein Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Nov 1989
Chambers Of Shaolin Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Nov 1989
Never Mind Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Nov 1989
Maniac Mansion Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Nov 1989
Prince Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Nov 1989
Speedboat Assassin Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Oct 1989
Rainbow Islands Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Oct 1989
Keef the Thief Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Oct 1989
Roller Coaster Rumbler Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Oct 1989
Spy Vs Spy 2: The Island Caper Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Oct 1989
Skrull Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Oct 1989
Strider Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Oct 1989
Pirates 7 - Text (Interviewed) Paper - Papermag	Fantastic 4 Cracking Group and Tristar	Oct 1989
Battle Valley Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Oct 1989
PC Show Demo Amiga OCS/ECS - Demo	Vision Factory	Sep 1989
Xenon 2: Megablast +1 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Sep 1989
Intractable Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Sep 1989
Amoeba Invaders & Asteroids Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Sep 1989
Mr. Heli Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Sep 1989
Shadow of the Beast +1 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Sep 1989
F-16 Combat Pilot Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Aug 1989
Skate of the Art Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Aug 1989
RVF Honda Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Aug 1989
G. Nius Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Aug 1989
Wanted Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Aug 1989
Powerslaves Party Demo Amiga OCS/ECS - Demo	Vision Factory	Jul 1989
Red Heat +4 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Jul 1989
Jack Nicklaus Golf Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jul 1989
Black Magic Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Jul 1989
Vigilante Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jul 1989
High Steel +2 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Jul 1989
Forgotten Worlds Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jun 1989
Trained Assassin Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jun 1989
Tripple-X Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jun 1989
Spherical Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jun 1989
Savage Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jun 1989
Return to Earth Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jun 1989
Party Demo 2 Amiga OCS/ECS - Intro	Vision Factory	May 1989
Tank Buster Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1989
Circus Attractions Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1989
Microprose Soccer Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1989
Kick Off Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1989
Gravity Force Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1989
Cracker Journal 14 - Text (editor) Amiga OCS/ECS - Diskmag	Alpha Flight	May 1989
African Raiders Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	May 1989
Mind Force Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1989
Evolution Cryser Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1989
Datastorm +1 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	May 1989
Raffles Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Populous - fixed 100% Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Test Drive II - The Duel Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Gunship Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Action Fighter Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Fright Night Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Hotel Detective Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Operation Neptune -Bob Morane in The Ocean- Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Elite Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Rampage Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Populus 100% Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Indy & The Last Crusade megatrainer +7 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Compact Disc 16 Amiga OCS/ECS - Pack	Vision Factory	Apr 1989
Space Knight Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Mar 1989
I Ludicrus Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Mar 1989
Danger Freak Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Mar 1989
Compact Disc 11 Amiga OCS/ECS - Pack	Vision Factory	Mar 1989
Batman - The Caped Crusader Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Feb 1989
Captain Fizz Meets The Blaster-Trons Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Feb 1989
Mickey Mouse: The Computer Game Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Jan 1989
Purple Saturn Day Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Jan 1989
Self Sine - Graphics (others) Amiga OCS/ECS - Intro	Drifters	1989
Falcon Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Jan 1989
Soldier Of Light (Xain'd Sleena)Xain Slena 2 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Jan 1989
Jungle Book Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	Jan 1989
Compacted Disk 007 Amiga OCS/ECS - Pack	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Jan 1989
Scary Mutant Space Aliens From Mars Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	1989
Road Rasters aka First Real Demo Amiga OCS/ECS - Demo	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	1989
Rainbow Warrior Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	1989
Minos - preview Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1989
Federation of Free Traders Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1989
Emlyn Hughes International Soccer Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1989
Bride Of The Robot Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	1989
Espionage Alpha-1 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Dec 1988
Muzak Infection 1 Amiga OCS/ECS - Musicdisk	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Dec 1988
Thunder Blade Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Dec 1988
Lombard RAC Rally Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Dec 1988
Transputor Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Dec 1988
Spitting Image Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Dec 1988
Spitting Image Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Dec 1988
Live and Let Die Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Dec 1988
Hotball Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Dec 1988
Hostages Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Dec 1988
Nigel Mansell's Grand Prix Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Nov 1988
Crash and Burn Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Nov 1988
Tetra Quest Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Oct 1988
Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Oct 1988
ATAX Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Oct 1988
Platoon Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Sep 1988
Raw Copy 1.3 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	Aug 1988
New Stuff Amiga OCS/ECS - Intro	Vision Factory	May 1988
Vector Intro Amiga OCS/ECS - Intro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	1988
New Stuff Amiga OCS/ECS - Intro	Vision Factory	1988
Football Manager Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Vision Factory	1988
Firezone Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	1988
Charon 5 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	1988
Blizzard - import Amiga OCS/ECS - Intro	The Beyonders and Vision Factory	1988
Back In Bizz 88 Amiga OCS/ECS - Intro	Vision Factory	1988

Member productions (12)

TFMX Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Prism
Campaign 2 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Die Prinzen and Illusion	Dec 1993
Paraglide Sim. Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Paranoimia	Mar 1992
Alien Storm Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Vision Factory	Oct 1991
Magic Lines Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Skid Row	Jul 1990
Turrican 100% Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Vision Factory	Jun 1990
The Gate Keeper Demo Amiga OCS/ECS - Demo	Illusion	Jun 1990
Plotting Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion	1990
Another Crack Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Paranoimia	1990
The 7 Gates of Jambala Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Axel's Magic Hammer Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and Vision Factory	Dec 1989
Blue Angel 69 Amiga OCS/ECS - Cracktro	Illusion and The Bencor Brothers and Vision Factory	Nov 1989

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