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The Big Three Plus One => GoldenEye 007 => Topic started by: Aztec Exemplar on January 25, 2013, 05:19:43 am
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Most people have been suggesting that I'd do this. I'll start with a text tutorial but if most of my instructions are unclear/you guys would rather see a video commentary, then I'll see what I can do. Enjoy.
Begin the level like you normally would on the agent difficulty up until you get out of the key hut. Now, you don't want to go straight to the plane across the runway. Instead, you want to stick to the wall ahead.
First Grenade
With the first grenade, you want to take out the guard in between all the barrels. To do this, all you have to do is throw it under his feet so the grenade doesn't bounce off anywhere. You can do it any way you want as long as you kill the guard. As for the priming, you time it which ever way is more comfortable to you. I usually start counting to 3 once I reach the beginning of the wall and then throw it at the guard. Again, you can do it however you'd like.
Second Grenade
This grenade obviously takes out the first drone. For this grenade, you want to start priming up to 4 as soon as you get to the barrel that is closest to the runway. Once you've counted to 4, just throw the grenade at the first drone and hope you hit it. You can usually tell if you've hit the drone or not just by looking at where the grenade explodes but if you're unsure, you can see your screen shake a little (I play without sound) when the drone blows up. You should also try to get hit by the explosion a bit for a good boost. You'll also want to try to kill the guard with the explosion as well since that guard is very annoying.
Third Grenade
This one looks hard at first but it becomes really easy after practice. This grenade takes out the second drone. You want to start priming (up to 3) when you reach the darkest part of the mountain.
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When you've counted to 3, you have find an angle to throw the grenade. Many angles work so it will not take too long. Some more acute angles may require longer primes so be wary of that. I count to 3 and throw the grenade high up against the mountainside. I don't even see the drone when I throw it.
Also, remember that you're aiming for box-thing that the drone is sticking out of. That's where the hitbox is so do not throw it too far in front of the drone hoping it will somehow blow it up.
Fourth Grenade
This one is a pretty hard throw so it will require lots of practice to actually hit it. This grenade takes out the third and last drone. This throw is a little different because you're going to want to get boosted on this one. What I mean is, when you're priming and something hits you, it automatically throws the grenade for you. This throw is actually further than your normal throw. Without the boost, you do not have a chance at 36 or lower but you do have a chance with 37 or higher. Right after you throw the grenade for the second drone, you want to start strafing to the runway. You want to be right in front of the second drone when you reach the runway. The green circle represents this point.
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While strafing towards that point, you already want to start priming. At the end of the first second of priming, you should be stepping on the runway. The next two seconds of priming will be on the runway. You should be boosted by the drone as you hit 3 during your count/prime. Now, where do you want to look to hit the drone? You'll see where the mountain ends if you look up. You want to look there and then a diagonally top-right. So you're look over the mountains a bit. To help illustrate this, look at this image.
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It may not work first time so you can still find a spot near the circle that works best for you. Once you've thrown the grenade, quickly start heading to the plane but also prepare for the last grenade throw.
Fifth and Last Grenade
This one can be very annoying as guards like to shoot you as you prime your grenade resulting in your run being screwed. The angle for this is hard to explain but you should just look slightly over the mountains and you should be priming up to 2. Play around with the angles until you hit the battery consistently. You also want to start priming after you get boosted by the last drone.
You also want to time the ending well. You want the battery to explode during the fade-out. I'd only really recommend risking it if you're going for a 35 but with decent reaction times, 36 is very possible as well.
The whole level works like a house of cards: If you fail one thing, the rest will go to hell aswell. E.g. if you miss one of the drones, you have almost zero chance to nail the remaining throws because you'll get boosted like crazy.
The best things you can do is to watch Cliff's video over and over again and also to practice with cheats. Boss recommended playing with invisibility so drones can hit you but other things can't. Hopefully this guide helps you to get a good time on Runway 00a and if you spot any points where I'm unclear/wrong or any missed any points, please tell me.
I also hope that Cliff/Boss/Bozon/or anyone else makes a better guide so the time can be easier.
tl;dr: throw dat shit.
Extra stuff
Clemens once pointed me to the Boss 37 run (CLICK (http://www.thengamer.com/GE/03-Runway/Bryan%20Bosshardt%20-%20Runway%2000%20Agent%200.37%20(Music).wmv)) because it would be the best one to copy (especially the pathing after the 2nd drone) for an easy 38 completion.
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Well done! That is a very concise article you wrote right there considering most people of your age (and many adults) couldn't even read one properly.
I think it's mentionworthy that the whole level works like a house of cards: If you fail one thing, the rest will go to hell aswell. E.g. if you miss one of the drones, you have almost zero chance to nail the remaining throws because you'll get boosted like crazy.
Clemens once pointed me to the Boss 37 run (CLICK (http://www.thengamer.com/GE/03-Runway/Bryan%20Bosshardt%20-%20Runway%2000%20Agent%200.37%20(Music).wmv)) because it would be the best one to copy (especially the pathing after the 2nd drone) for an easy 38 completion. I have that shit on my to do list ^^
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Thanks OHMSS, it's always a boost of confidence when there's positive feedback. Thanks for the link to the video as well. I'm sure it will come in handy to most players here.
I'll also add in the house of cards thing, thanks.
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Really detailed tutorial, and I read and understand it all except the 4th one - the only question I have, do you start priming when you turn to the right?
Or after the boost/backboost you get from one of the drones? I know you need a boost to throw the grenade, but I got another boost before that.
But yeah, I will sure try it.
Thanks for detailed explanation where to prime, etc.
Only from videos you don't know where to prime exactly, but with the tutorial, I know know.
Thanks again !
P.S, will download Boss video when I'm home.
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Well, you'll want to start priming once the last drone boosts you. Thanks for pointing that out!
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Once I stop being bad at the game and start being decent - I'll try this out. :kappa:
Thanks for the tut Mirror! 8)
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Hehe thanks Softman. I hope you learn how do it and see an FB on the Runway 00a WR section. ;)
I also need to work on the fourth grenade throw a bit. Trying to find a more consistent way of doing this.
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The MS Paint drawing of the Runway is total win. Love it.
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I'd like to point out that the 2nd nade should kill that guard near the first drone since he will very likely ruin your run every time you don't kill him.
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Thanks for pointing that out. Added in!
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I personally find that priming the first drone nade at the far side of the last barrel gives me more flexibility and I can take a better line to 2nd drone while also getting that boost. but what ever works for you.
Pretty good broad tutorial. It would be too much to try to explain every little angle, line, priming times and contingencies for all those because something goes of script. So good luck! :)
Also for the 3rd drone nade its way better to prime late than early as Im sure you know already.
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I was really excited to see you come and post here. :)
If you have any more tips (especially for battery/last drone), please provide. Would be awesome to hear more from you.
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Meh, what does he know?
:-)