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Article #282905Re: Shooting out Turrets
From: George M. Reagan
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:27
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:27
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Hi Tom,
How are ya? BTW, I think the turrets that are in question are from Q4,
not Q2.
G.
"Tom Chaudoir" <news@clocktech.com> wrote in message
news:mn87m1tesdor1fs11i17b1tj3h9b6jn77h@4ax.com...
> If you are behind some cover, the turret probably isn't pointed at
> you. It can take a second or 2 for the thing to target. Jump out, take
> a shot, jump back.
>
> Sometimes you can find a position where you can plink away without
> being exposed.
>
> If the turret is low, try tossing in a lightning mine. (Forgot what
> the real name is.) That will draw it's fire for a few seconds.
>
> Or you can cheat and become a shattered hulk of a once proud marine,
> who whines like a girl and wets the bed. And no, I don't have any
> spare change ;-)
>
> Tom
> (Kazoo)
>
> On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:13:32 -0400, Jim <Jim@no.com> wrote:
>
>>MAN!! Shooting out the turrets is a pain in the arse. I can get to the
>>first stop but I always get nuked after that. How long is this stupid
>>level? I dont enjoy the stationary cant do anything but shoot games. I
>>hate it to the point I am thinking about cheating.
>>
>>AHHHHH
>>
>>Jim
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