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ONLINE GUIDE
by samthebigkid
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Thank you for reading this guide. This guide is to help you
in surviving online play. Online isn't exactly like single player
mode. There a few differences that I will go over shortly.
Online play is fun, though sometimes it's hard to find people
to start a game with. This does though significantly add
to the value of the game.
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1. Basics
2. Online Differences
3. Characters
4. Mode Descriptions
5. Weapons
6. Arenas
7. Strategies
8. In Case of Cheaters
9. Legal Information
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Note: Online controls vary SLIGHTLY to those in the
manual.
Controls:
X- Select (Menu Only)
Square- Change Weapon
Square (Hold)- Pick up new Weapon
Triangle- Throw Grenade
O- Reload Manually
R1- Primary Fire
R2- Secondary Fire
R3- (unused)
L1- Jump
L2- Crouch
L3- Center View
Select (Hold)- View Standings
Start- Pause/UnPasuse
D Pad- Choose Phrases (will be covered later)
Requirements:
-PS2
-Controller
-Memory Card
-Online Adaptor
-Highspeed Internet
-At least one Ethernet cable
Now When you select Multiplayer, Select Online.
If you haven't made a connection setting, do so now.
After that, Choose Accept. It will say:
"Obtaining IP Address by DHCP..."
Then the DNAS screen will appear. If you do not
recieve an Error screen, you're good to go.
Now choose Player Setup. Make your name whatever
you like. Then choose your character. (Characters will
be covered in a bit). Now you can either Join an Existing
game or Start a Game.
Start a Game:
Choose "Start a Game". Select the top part. Choose the Game Type.
(Game Types will be Covered later). Now choose the Map. (Also
covered later). Now you can name the game. Now Score limit is
what the game Ends at. Goes from "No Limit" to ??? (I've never
got to the highest, I got tired at 406).Choose this wisely.
Time Limit is the time in the game. This goes from "No Limit" to
60 Minutes. Now if chose a Team Deathmatch or Capture the flag,
you can select what characters represent what team. Then when all
of this is dealt with hit Accept. If you "Enter Message".
You move with the analog and enter text with X. You backspace with
Square. Characters Settings is like Player Setup except you can also
choose what team you're on (TeamDeathmatch and Capture the Flag
only!). And Finally, Launch gets you started.
Join an Existing Game:
First you can sort by Game Type. Either All, Just Deathmatch,
Just TeamDeathmatch, or Just Capture the Flag. This will display
only the Game Types you prefer. Sort By is for arrangement of games
shown. None is just the order they appear. Alpha is alphabettical. And
Ping is games in Progress. Now Select Game Name. This chooses a game.
Then select Join. If you have a specific Ip Adress you want to use, go to
Enter IP Adress and enter it. This is for private games. Now once joined,
do your Character settings as you like. If the game has started, and you are
connected to all players correctly, hit Join Game to start playing now. If the
game is yet to begin, and you are connect properly, hit Ready. If an error
comes up saying could not connect to players, don't worry. You just can't
play in that room, that's all.
Once you're started, it's a simple First Person Shooter. This will
all be covered shortly. When you die hit R1 to respawn. In-game, you can
pause but you're still standing there so remember that. Please note Cheats
unlocked CANNOT be used online. Suicides count AGAINST you. Careful
because dropped weapons explode after a while. They can kill you, but it
won't count against you. There can be 8 players in one game.
Your health system works like this. You have a shield bar and health.
Shield regenerates on it's own, health doesn't. You must get the health
pick-up to get health back.
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Now there are a few so this section will be kind of short, so bear with me.
Major Difference #1:
You always start with an AUTOGUN, which isn't very powerful.
Major Differnce #2:
No KNIFE. So if you run out of ammo, you're screwed! (unless you find
some).
Major Difference #3:
You can say things! Using the D-pad, you open the phrase menu. Mind that
the game is still happening. Once the phrase menu is opened. You'll see this:
Congratulations
Taunts Cheers
War Cries
Or if in a Team Deathmatch or Capture the Flag Game:
Team Orders
Taunts Cheers
War Cries
Use the D-Pad to select one of these Catagories. Now you'll see three
Phrases. Select one by using the D-Pad in that Direction. If you want to cancel,
Hit the D-pad towards the empty space, then just don't touch it again and after
about 2 seconds it should go away. Every Character has different Phrases.
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There a total of 12 characters playable.
1. Tau (Yellow)
Advantages: Shorter than most
2. Tau (White)
Advantages: Same as Yellow
3. Tau (Yellow and White)
Advantages: A little larger than previous, but still small.
4. Tau (Red)
Advantages: Also small; Blends well in red areas.
5. Imperial Guard (Yellow)
Advantages: Small
6. Imperial Guard (Red)
Advantage: Small, blends in well with red areas.
7. Trooper (Purple)
Advantages: Small, goes well in dark places.
8. Trooper (Black and White)
Advantages: Small, even better in dark places.
9. Chaos (Red)
Advantages: Intimidating, blends well in red areas.
10. Ultramarine (Blue)
Advantages: Blends well in Blue Areas.
11. Iron Must Space Marine (Yellow)
Advantages: None really.
12. Dark Angel Space Marine
Advantages: Goes well in dark places.
Characters do NOT have special stats. A space marine will deal
and take just as much damage as a Tau. It's all equal. It's mostly
what fits your style.
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There are THREE modes of play.
1. Deathmatch.
This is basically a free for all. No teams. You see someone, you
shoot them. Depending on how may people, this can be crazy, but
quite fun. Taunts are useful here. Either the person who gets the
Score limit first or the person with the highest Score at the end of
the time limit wins. Uses "Deathmatch" Phrases.
2. Team Deathmatch
This is the same as Deathmatch, but you have teams. There can only
be two. (Red VS Blue). Everyone on one team is the same character
to minimize confusion. Also Teammates names are stated above their
heads. Uses "Team Deathmatch" Phrases.
3. Capture the Flag
This is like Team Deathmatch except with a twist. You have to capture
the flag. You get 1 point for killing an enemy and 5 for grabbing a flag.
To capture the flag, you must infiltrate the enemy base, grab it, and
survive long enough to bring it to your own base. This is worth an
additional 10 points. (15 for grabbing and capturing). Also, you cannot
get the 10 points if the enemy has your flag, so until the holder on one
team dies, no one can get extra points. So kill the other holder, grab your
flag to return it, then go to your flag's original spot to get your points.
Uses "Team Deathmatch" Phrases.
All are fun and depending how many people you have very challenging.
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Alright not all weapons are available in Online play:
1. Autogun
Primary Fire: Full Auto
Secondary: Single Shot
Clip: 60
Max Ammo: 360
Overall: Weak
Comments: This is for emergency only, you also start with it.
2. Lasgun
Primary Fire: Full Auto
Secondary: None
Clip: 40
Max Ammo: 400
Overall: A little above weak
Comments: Better than the Autogun
3. Shotgun
Primary Fire: Single Shot
Secondary: Double Shot
Clip: 8
Max Ammo: 80
Overall: Medium
Comments: Powerful but reloads are terrible.
4.Sniper Rifle
Primary Fire: Single Shot
Secondary: Scope (Hit Primary to Fire)
Clip: 10
Max Ammo: 250
Overall: Powerful
Comments: Good but bad reloads times; avoid close combat.
5. Pulse Carbine
Primary Fire: Full Auto
Secondary: Single shot
Clip: 32
Max Ammo: 320
Overall: Good
Special: Launches grenades quicker and more accurately by hitting Triangle
when equiped.
Comments: Good for it's grenade feature, decent as a shooter
6. Rail Gun
Primary Fire: Single Shot
Seconday: Scope (Hit Primary to fire)
Clip: 10
Max Ammo: 40
Overall: Deadly
Comments: Has bad wait time, but one shot kills.
7. Bolter
Primary Fire: Single Shot
Secondary: Double Shot
Clip: 16
Max Ammo: 120
Overall: Great
Comments: has explosive shells, ignores shields.
8. Rocket Launcher
Primary Fire: Single Shot
Seconday: None
Clip: 1
Max Ammo: 8
Overall: Lethal hehehe
Comments: Aim for the ground by their feet for a more effective shot.
9. Grenades
Primary Fire: Thrown
Secondary: None
Clip: N/A
Max Ammp: 8
Overall: Handy
Comments: NOT seperate weapon, thrown with Triangle.
Please note that I actually made my own game, and grabbed every
weapon so many times to find the max ammo. The Sniper rifle
goes up by 10 so I had to grab it 25 times. So I think these values
accurate. If you see a mistake, my email is at the bottom.
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There are 12 arenas:
Deathmatch:
-Divided
-Assault
-Intervention
-Redemption
Team Deathmacth:
-Prisoners
-Oppression
-Deception
-Ballistic
Capture the Flag:
-Prisoners II*
-Opression II*
-Deception II*
-Ballistic II*
*These are just like the first ones, except slightly modified
for Capture the Flag.
You check pretty much all these out in a non-online multiplayer
game. You can just be by yourself and explore. They do SLIGHTLY
vary from the online ones, but not enough to make a significant
difference.
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Deathmatch Strategies:
Scenario 1- A small Deathmatch (2-4 players):
Try not to get in the wide open. Snipers and such will just
make easy kills off you. Travel around the sides of the arena
when possible. Always keep a look-out for Rail shots or Rockets.
If they miss, you can use it to spot an opponent. If you find a sniper
sneak up on him. Sometimes they don't see you. Don't use an
explosive weapon. Even an Autogun can do the job when you sneak
up on someone. The Rocket Launcher can be useful, so aim for the
ground close to them. I've taken out 4 people in one shot before.
I'm not saying this happens often, but good timeing can be your
best friend.
Scenario 2- Larger Deathmatch (5-8 players):
Try to avoid huge masses when possible. Come in from the back
of the conflict with a Rocket Launcher or something powerful.
You should be able to kill a couple of people before you're taken
out, if you get taken out. Avoid use of anything weak such as an
Autogun or Lasgun. These aren't as useful. A Pulse Carbine is
effective with it's grenade launcher attachment. As last time,
use the Rocket Launcher as effective as possable. If you miss,
you're screwed due to it's reloading time.
Team Deathmatch Strategies:
Scenario 1- Even Teams (2 on 2, 3 on 3, 4 on 4)
Use team work. Use the pharses button to signal to your partners.
Make sure not to attack your partners. They look like you.
You may want to have a stationary front of defense. They'll
all start at their base you'll start at yours. So you shouldn't
worry about them appearing behind. Basically use your team against
them.
Scenario 2- All Against you (1 on 2-7)
Ok this may sound crazy, but you have the advantage.
You have a lot more targets than they do. Get a good weapon
and find yourself a good spot to hold a front. Watch for them
regrouping, as this is where a well placed Rocket can come in handy.
Or also, find a good sniping spot can work great in your favor.
If you are being Sneaky, DO NOT use the Rail gun. You will
kill one person, but also expose you're spot. A sniper rifle
does not have a huge visual trail, making it a better sniping weapon.
If you play your cards right, you can win it. Sometimes though,
the others are just too good. So remember that before you
find yourself by yourself.
Scenario 3- The opposite of #2. (2-7 on 1)
Use your numbers to your advantage. If he is hiding,
use team work and communication to find him. If
you're lucky you can find all his spots and render his tactics
useless. Just don't let him get the better of you.
Capture the Flag Strategies:
Scenario 1- Even Teams (1 on 1, 2 on 2, 3 on 3, 4 on 4):
No side has an advantage. Have your team mate or mates provide
you with cover. You can also have them make distractions
and such. Lure them away from the flag. Be ready for anything
around any corner. Once you have the flag, run for dear life itself.
Have team mates support you. If your flag gets captured, do your
best to kill the capturer.
Scenario 2- All Against you (1 on 2-7):
You're pretty much screwed here. You should avoid this
at all costs. Basically, they'll shoot you down before
you can get the flag. If you do manage to get it, you're still in
for it. I suggest using a powerful weapon and just killing
as many as possible to get your flag. It will be very hard
recovering your flag once it's taken though.
Scenario 3- The Opposite of #2 (2-7 on 1):
You got this in the bag. Have 1 or two people guard the
flag. Then have 1 or two people to go for the other
flag. Then have everyone else hunt down the guy.
It's very simple and should be a pushover. But still
be ready for anything.
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This section is to help you deal with Online
cheaters.
Unfortuneatly in Online games these days, people
use cheats and such to win. This is usually down
by a cheating device or exploiting glitches in the game.
This game does not have such a bad cheating problem
as others (SOCOM II: US Navy Seals has a huge problem
with this). I have seen few cheaters in this game. Most of
the time though, the people just have some skill. There
are a few glitches people exploit.
I have never seen anyone use godly like powers or anything
but I have seen a few glitch exploiters. The only thing is
that people find ways to climb to areas you normally can't
access. Once spotted though, they're screwed because they
have no where to go. If you see this, simple shoot at them.
If you cannot hit them, you should Either avoid them, or
just leave the game itself. Don't worry, there aren't
too many of them, but if one should come, just
do what you have to to still have fun while online.
Also Note that sometimes people appear to cheat, but
are not. This is caused by lag in the server. Even if you see
a shot hit someone, that always mean that they really got hit.
Sometimes lag causes people to appear there at Point A but
they really are at Point B, 10 feet away. Also Note that
the height of characters doesn't change the hit zone for
that character.
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I, samthebigkid, own all rights to this guide. For
corrections, comments, flames, or what-not,
email me at samthebigkid@hotmail.com
No Spam, pointless questions, or things
that can be answered in your online
instruction manual.
You can also email me to set up a game if you wish,
I'm on occasionally as Big Sam.
This may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except
for personal, private use. It may not be placed
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or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited,
and a violation of copyright.
All trademarks and copyrights contained in this
document are owned by their respective trademark
and copyright holders.
Updated: 8-6-04
Updates: I fixed a Mistake in the "Phrases" Section
and added a few other things. I also added the cool
ASCII picture.
Arcian Darkrobe and kwazy gave me some info to add.
"I think you should note the bad clipping and modelling of
the characters. How shots seem to pass through doing now
damage on certain models in specific areas.
Also note about frame rates being the key here. The more you get
the better, and that the stuff players see is ALWAYS
client side. Just because you saw the shot hit the player, if
there is a lag issue, the enemy may not have been there if
they were mobile." -Arcian Darkrobe
" never really experience much in the way of lag problems.
One comment: the practical height of the players seems to be
split between the Tau and the human characters. In other words,
you can shoot directly over a Tau character's head and still hit them
while you can shoot at the top of a Space Marine and miss. Important
when lining up head shots. I don't know the name of him, but the little dark
dude is the hardest to play against in almost any map."-kwazy
samthebigkid 2004
