07-24-2003, 02:34 PM
Sorry to hear you're having trouble, pakman. :(
I'm not sure if I can comment on your control scheme, since I do use the WASD keys, but may I suggest rebinding the "lean left/right" and "crouch" keys to your liking, since they are cornerstone IMO (I use Q, E, and X for them). I also have the "toggle scope" and "toggle laser" keys mapped to R and F for easy access.
Protip: If you're using a laser sight (but not a scope) your gun is considered to be 100% accurate -- ie: your shot goes where the sighting dot is.
The rifle bob ((or bob for any weapon, really) can be counteracted in two ways: Increasing your level in the weapon's skill will increase your Accuracy with it (it's something like +5%, +12%, +25% for Rifles), or you can install Accuracy Mods on it (which add +4% each IIRC). I'm not sure if the "bob" takes into account skill level (other than the acc bonus) since my rifle reached 100% at Advanced, but when you reach that point you will have instant aim: the bullet goes right where you point the gun.
Clarification? The early levels are sort of mission-based (ie, go do this, return for base for debriefing, go do that, etc), although you do visit some areas multiple times.
Sounds like you're doing pretty good, for your first time. Deus Ex is a big change from the Quakes or Unreals, and takes a bit of getting used to. At the point in the game you're at, you can't get into UNATCO itself, but be sure to explore everything you can. Sometimes you ca get multiple bonus experience awards for doing the same thing differently (for example, you might get 100 points for making your way into a specific room, but you might also get 50 more for getting there through a ventilation shaft rather than the direct way).
That guard sells a scope, tranq darts, and 30.06 ammo, right? The rifle ammo might be a good buy if you're a dedicated sniper, but I wouldn't suggest buying his scope. If you wait until the end of the Liberty Island mission, you can get one from UNATCO for free. Gimme a yell if you want a spoiler as to where. ;)
Also, be sure to check out the back of the comm van (inside the wooden wall/fence). There tends to be some small goodies there.
I'm not sure if I can comment on your control scheme, since I do use the WASD keys, but may I suggest rebinding the "lean left/right" and "crouch" keys to your liking, since they are cornerstone IMO (I use Q, E, and X for them). I also have the "toggle scope" and "toggle laser" keys mapped to R and F for easy access.
Protip: If you're using a laser sight (but not a scope) your gun is considered to be 100% accurate -- ie: your shot goes where the sighting dot is.
The rifle bob ((or bob for any weapon, really) can be counteracted in two ways: Increasing your level in the weapon's skill will increase your Accuracy with it (it's something like +5%, +12%, +25% for Rifles), or you can install Accuracy Mods on it (which add +4% each IIRC). I'm not sure if the "bob" takes into account skill level (other than the acc bonus) since my rifle reached 100% at Advanced, but when you reach that point you will have instant aim: the bullet goes right where you point the gun.
Quote:The movement itself, meaning, how you actually move through the game is different than what I am used to.
Clarification? The early levels are sort of mission-based (ie, go do this, return for base for debriefing, go do that, etc), although you do visit some areas multiple times.
Quote:Right now I am still nowhere into the very first mission, I killed the two talking terrorists on liberty island, and then I stealthily made my way over to the UNATCO encampment and talked to the guard about buying eqiupment. I then haXXoR3d my way into the UNATCO system to look at video cameras and open door locks. And that is where I saved and quit.
Sounds like you're doing pretty good, for your first time. Deus Ex is a big change from the Quakes or Unreals, and takes a bit of getting used to. At the point in the game you're at, you can't get into UNATCO itself, but be sure to explore everything you can. Sometimes you ca get multiple bonus experience awards for doing the same thing differently (for example, you might get 100 points for making your way into a specific room, but you might also get 50 more for getting there through a ventilation shaft rather than the direct way).
That guard sells a scope, tranq darts, and 30.06 ammo, right? The rifle ammo might be a good buy if you're a dedicated sniper, but I wouldn't suggest buying his scope. If you wait until the end of the Liberty Island mission, you can get one from UNATCO for free. Gimme a yell if you want a spoiler as to where. ;)
Also, be sure to check out the back of the comm van (inside the wooden wall/fence). There tends to be some small goodies there.
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