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All rights reserved. Any stealing, selling for profit or altering of this document without the author's expressed consent is strictly prohibited. You may download this file for personal and private use only. Quake III Arena is a registered trademark of id Software and Activision. The author (Quan Jin) is not affiliated with Squaresoft or Capcom in any way or form. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ TABLE OF CONTENTS / -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ 1.0 - Introduction 2.0 - Weapons List 2.1 - Gauntlet 2.2 - Machine Gun 2.3 - Shotgun 2.4 - Rocket Launcher 2.5 - Plasma Gun 2.6 - Grenade Launcher 2.7 - Rail Gun 2.8 - BFG10K 3.0 - General Tips and Strategies 4.0 - Closing and Credits 5.0 - Version History -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ 1.0 - Introduction / -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ Quake III Arena was released a few years ago by ID Games. Before you ask, yes they were the makers of that classic FPS, Doom and it's sequels. Despite their skill in FPS, they didn't succeed too much with their Quake series. Keep in mind that this game is rated M for Mature. If you are below the age of 18, you'll will need parent supervision to buy. No sexual content but EXCESSIVE violence and blood. Hello, my name is Irving or as my parents call me, Quan. This is my third guide. After completing two long walkthroughs, I've decided to set my sites on a smaller, in depth guide to give me some relief. Hopefully, this was accepted. This guide should prove a bit helpful with my weapon analysis's and strategies. I admit that this guide wasn't really a good work but I was bored and just didn't feel like writing too much. Oh well, it took up a good hour. And with no further ado, here is the guide. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ 2.0 - Weapons List / -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ The main bulk of the guide, the weapons guide is probably what you're here for. I'll give you a few statistics, ratings, how to use, and things to avoid. --------------------------- 2.1 - Gauntlet Extremely powerful weapon. Dealing 50 damage for each swipe. However... it can only do anything at close range which brings down it's rating quite a bit. You start with this melee weapon in every map unless otherwise made. Best Time to Use: I would only suggest using it if you can get your opponent in a corner and stab them repeatedly. Getting one contact probably won't contact them plus they'll have a chance to fight back as well. Strategy: If you're caught in a skirmish with another with the same weapon. Crouch and hit make contact. Chances are, your opponent won't be able to get you if they're standing up because then they'd have to look down to hurt you. But by then, they should already be sprawled on the floor. NEVER use this weapon against someone with a weapon other than the Rocket Launcher or Grenade Launcher. Why? Because they'd hurt themselves if they try to launch a rocket or grenade at point blank range! Great way to surprise someone you're inching to take a chunk out of. Things to Avoid: Do not use this if you have better weapons to frag with. Range: Point Blank Damage: 50 hit points for every time you make contact Rating: 3/10(the range is annoying) Sound: Low. A light hum when you are using it. Visibility: Low to Medium. A light glow when you are using it. --------------------------- 2.2 - Machine Gun For most maps, you automatically start with this weapon as well. This gun has a very high rate of fire. There should always be a better weapon to use. The machine gun isn't too good. Best Time to Use: When you don't have any weapons left to use or when you're walking in on an already started skirmish between two or more people and want to damage them quickly. Strategy: A great close range weapon. Each bullet is considerably weak but when they're being shot at high velocity plus at a super quick frequency, they can do quite a bit of damage if your target is standing still. Although it uses up ammunition very, very quickly, it can knock an opponent off target. Great for surprising those annoying campers that always get to you. Stun them before they can catch sight of you. Things to Avoid: Don't waste all your ammunition in one giant automatic fire. Save ammo by using short bursts to conserve ammo. Range: Infinite Damage: 3-8 damage depending on where you hit them. Rating: 4/10(not a very great weapon but very high rate of fire) Sound: High. You can easily hear the bullets launching. Visisiblity: Medium. Bright muzzle flare --------------------------- 2.3 - Shotgun A very good weapon for close range combat. Each shell contains 11 blasts that spread out as they gain more distance. That's really why it's only effective at long range. Best Time to Use: When someone is charging you, just blast them down where they are. Very fun! Strategy: If you're target has a rocket launcher, plasma gun, or BFG10K, get away, quickly. They will usually be able to blow you down before you can even get close enough to take a shot at them. Never give up the chance to take a shot. This is a very damaging weapon. If you can get every one of those little blasts(each does 10 damage)into an enemy, that's a whopping 110 damage. That'll probably keep them down. Things to Avoid: Don't give yourself away by attempting to engage a distant target by shooting from a distance away. Although the range is infinite, the shells aren't very effective that far. Range: Infinite Damage: 10-110 as explained above Rating: 9/10(great weapon although not effective at range) Sound: High. Each shot makes a loud bang. Visibility: Medium. Muzzle Flare --------------------------- 2.4 - Rocket Launcher A great long range weapon. Although you'll have to dumbfire a few times if you're target is in the distance and moving pretty fast. Best Time to Use: Because of it's large splash damage radius, it should best be saved when going against multiple targets. Strategy: Aim at your opponents feet because a direct shot isn't very likely. Considering the speed of the rocket, you'll probably just want to shoot at the floor to cause the rocket to explode beneath them. Try to fire these at Rail Gun campers to give them a nice surprise and get them off target allowing you to take a few shots at them with your own weapons. The Rocket Launcher is probably the best weapon against campers as they usually don't move too much and if they don't see the rocket coming, they're in for a surprise. Things to Avoid: Do not, I repeat, DO NOT fire at a target within 10 feet away from you. Chances are, unless you're either above or below the target, you'll take away some of your own life to make it easier for others to kill you. Range: 300 feet Damage: A direct hit will do 100 damage while splash damage can be 1-99 Rating: 8/10(good damage although the "shoot close and shoot yourself" thing brings down the score.) Sound: Medium. The launch doesn't make too much sound but can still be heard. Visibility: Pretty high. I would think someone would notice a rocket coming straight at them unless they're in some other situation. Smoke trails. --------------------------- 2.5 - Lightning Gun One of my favorite weapons, the Lightning Gun uses a string of electric energy to rapidly bring down an opponents health. The bolt is quick and could be held down to release a stream of unstopping energy. Best Time to Use: When you get sight of a camper without him sighting you. Because of the instant hit, the Camper will either die or get extremely damaged. The reason, campers don't expect to move especially when they don't notice someone shooting at them. Strategy: Ammunition is usually short as it's used up so rapidly so the Lightning Gun is really only good for a single use. Don't be afraid to use up all it's energy as you can switch it later. Try to walk backwards as your target chases you trying to get a hit. Things to Avoid: One bolt doesn't do that much damage so avoid trying to kill opponents at point blank range as they probably have a Shotgun and blast you down on the spot. Range: 75 feet Damage: 8 Rating: 10/10 Sound: Low. Buzzing Visibility: High. Electric Stream --------------------------- 2.6 - Plasma Gun The plasma gun is a high velocity gun with a bit of splash damage. Very effective weapon. One of my favorite weapons. Best Time to Use: Against a moving target. This is probably the best weapon for that. Strategy: Try to sweep the gun back and forth while holding down the trigger to give some damage. It allows an even firing arc even if your target is trying to run away. The splash damage will also help a bit too. Be careful as the plasma cells run out quickly and using this gun too much will make it go down completely. Things to Avoid: Don't waste ammunition on targets that you can kill easily with any other weapon. Ammo is usually short. Range: 350 feet Damage: 1-20 Rating: 9/10(ammunition runs out quickly) Sound: Medium. Light zing when being fired. Visibility: High. Large blue balls of energy being thrown through the air. --------------------------- 2.7 - Grenade Launcher A grenade launcher living up to it's name. It launches grenades! Ammunition is also usually short. Does more damage than the Rocket Launcher although it's hard to get a direct hit. Best Time to Use: Against a group of targets that haven't noticed you yet. Take them out by dropping hell from the sky. Strategy: Point the gun higher up to get a better arc to launch more long range grenades. Use this strategy to get opponents far away that can use a little beating. Eventually, you'll learn to actually hit people directly with enough practice. Things to Avoid: Like the Rocket Launcher, avoid launching "too close" to your current location. Range: Up to 50 feet. Damage: direct hit will do 150. Splash does 1-149 Rating: 7/10(tough to aim) Sound: Medium. The clank of the gun may alert some. Visibility: Low to Medium. Leaves a small smoke trail and the grenade clanks when it lands. --------------------------- 2.8 - Rail Gun The closest thing to a Sniper Rifle in this game. When used with the zoom in option, it's very deadly. A favorite weapon of most campers, this is the most accurate weapon. Best Time to Use: When you're enemy is standing still or doesn't notice. Take the opportunity to get him. Strategy: Be careful of the slow firing rate and the lack of ammunition for each gun. Because of these disadvantages, the Rail Gun is only for the trained sniper. If you are to become an annoying camper, move a lot, position yourself on high places, and keep track of the Rail Guns and it's ammo. Watch out for rockets and such. Things to Avoid: Don't use this as a close range weapon. Range: Infinite Damage: 100 Rating: 8/10(best weapon for campers) Sound: Medium. a zap when launched and even when not in use, emits a low hum. Visibility: High. A colored trail. --------------------------- 2.9 - BFG10K The best weapon. It has the rate of fire of a Plasma Rifle and the firepower of a rocket launcher. Of course, ammunition would usually be short and the BFG is only contained in a few maps in very hard to reach areas. Some people don't even bother trying to get it as they'd usually get killed on the way. Best Time to Use: Against a lot of people. Use it like the Plasma Gun to hurt them all and get a few kills. Strategy: There isn't much strategy needed. Take a look at the Plasma Gun strategy and keep in mind that the splash damage is larger like the Rocket Launcher. It's fun to show off with this weapon. I actually took down five with one shot a while ago. No kidding. Think about the damage you can do with more. The shots are also more quicker than the RL so you can do a bit with it before you're gunned down. Things to Avoid: Avoid the large splash damage radius. Range: Infinite Damage: 1-100 Rating: 10/10 Sound: High. The gun makes a loud sound when in use. The projectile also makes a sound similar to the rocket launcher when it meets a surface. Visibility: High. Large green balls of energy. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ 3.0 - General Tips and Strategies / -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ ~ Always try to keep moving. A still target makes for an easy kill for any experience camper. ~ Some people may jump around to move faster plus make themselves a harder target. ~ Never tell anyone on multiplayer that you're a novice player. They'll only go on you harder. Believe me, I've had experience. ~ Try to avoid talking to much during matches. Showing off will only get you prone to enemy fire. Only talk on the console when you're sure no ones going to come. You will notice some don't even bother chatting. ~ Know your enemies and they're weaknesses. Do they camp a lot? Do they hide? Are they fast? Are they good? Are they good shots? Are they worth killing? ~ Never run out of a battle unless you absolutely have to. Running away will only leave your back vulnerable. If you absolutely have to for health or ammo, run away by running backwards. You can still keep your enemies back by shooting while running. ~ If you engage a single person, get them into a corner and take them down. ~ To stop someone from winning in a cheap way, use a rocket launcher to launch them off of platforms or into dangerous areas like lava and acid. If you don't kill them yourself, they'll die and lose a point or so. ~ If you feel like being cheap, hide in a corner and attack anyone that happens to walk in your path. Don't make too much sound. ~ Use the zoom in option in the settings when camping with the Rail Gun to have a made sniper. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ 4.0 - Closing and Credits / -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ Thanks for reading this guide. I would like to thank the following people. Id Games - Mostly for their Doom games. http://www.network-science.de/ascii/ - Figlet Generator that created my signature. tgfcoder (jordan_trudgett@hotmail.com) - Creator of ASCII at the title. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ 5.0 - Version History / -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-/ Version 1.0(release) - Completed the main bulk of the guide. Don't expect another update unless I have some serious urgent information. Version 1.1 - Small changes and fixed a few spelling errors. Version 1.2 - Added the large ASCII. With special thanks to tgfcoder. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ____ __ _ __ __ / __ \____ ______/ /__ | | / /___ _____/ /____ _ __ / / / / __ `/ ___/ //_/ | | / / __ \/ ___/ __/ _ \| |/_/ / /_/ / /_/ / / / ,< | |/ / /_/ / / / /_/ __/> < /_____/\__,_/_/ /_/|_| |___/\____/_/ \__/\___/_/|_| -=Game On Forever=-