Gold: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

[traveler]

Originally Posted by TQ

Come to think of it, I did take on some Duty guys in a mission for Freedom. It was one of my first Freedom jobs.
Odd thing is though...I met up with some Duty guys while walking back from Yantar early on in my Yantar missions. They didn't shoot at me then.
That was before I installed the latest patch. I wonder if that had anything to do with it.
This behavior is the only thing that's disturbed my immersion factor in the game.

That's it. The mission for the Freedom Faction. The guards at the checkpoints are the first to learn of your unfriendly deeds. It's part of the game. Do a few Duty deeds against Freedom and the same thing will happen in reverse.



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[TQ]

OK, so that's normal. Good. Strange, though, how once I'm in the bar everything's cool.

[traveler]

Originally Posted by TQ

I never could find "the family rifle" even though it was clearly marked on my PDA. I also couldn't locate the thing that scientists wanted...some kind of artifact out in the middle of that swamp by the downed helicopter.

I think it's time to pack up and go talk to the bartender so that I can "head north".

FINALLY!!! I found the family rifle.

Middle of the swamp by the helicopter? I think it was just the PDA from the body of the scientist.



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[traveler]

I did a daytime raid on the South Military Outpost.

I could just not wait until night. I took out ALL those SOBs that I've been wanting to get since the beginning of the game. And grabbed the package for the Trader.

But where is the PA announcer? I can't find that SOB to make him shut up.



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[johnrr6]

Originally Posted by traveler

I did a daytime raid on the South Military Outpost.

I could just not wait until night. I took out ALL those SOBs that I've been wanting to get since the beginning of the game. And grabbed the package for the Trader.

But where is the PA announcer? I can't find that SOB to make him shut up.

I'd like to know too----it IS irritating......

Tried the FT 200M for a long time last night....

I couldn't hit jack with it----3-5 round bursts---way too much "weapon climb" ----at least for me.

When I did finally hit something----it stayed down---it seems to produce more damage than the GP37

But getting those mid range head shots.....fooogeeetttaaabowdit!

Again----at least for me.....

And the Combat Shotgun is terrible IMHO---WAY too wide of spread---hate the sight reticle as well---also to wide for my tastes.

No doubt about it----at least for me---GP37 Rulz!

[TQ]

Originally Posted by johnrr6

And the Combat Shotgun is terrible IMHO---WAY too wide of spread---hate the sight reticle as well---also to wide for my tastes.

Sounds like it needs a tighter choke and a ghost ring sight. It'd be cool if you could find stuff like that in a game.

[traveler]

I have not yet come upon a G37 yet.

But so far I like the unique Special Edition Rapid Fire Modified AKM 74/2 with a scope mounted on top and a gernade launcher mounted on the bottom.

Didn't anyone else find this weapon?



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[zapionics<alt>]

Originally Posted by traveler

I have not yet come upon a G37 yet.

But so far I like the unique Special Edition Rapid Fire Modified AKM 74/2 with a scope mounted on top and a gernade launcher mounted on the bottom.

Didn't anyone else find this weapon?

Yes, I loved that gun, carried it everywhere. Played a lot of the game with it. Was very sad moment when I had to let it go.

[zapionics<alt>]

Originally Posted by traveler

I did a daytime raid on the South Military Outpost.

I could just not wait until night. I took out ALL those SOBs that I've been wanting to get since the beginning of the game. And grabbed the package for the Trader.

But where is the PA announcer? I can't find that SOB to make him shut up.

I seem to remember finding him in a room on top of the front wall somewhere near the entrance. Had to go up a ladder or steps I think. As soon as I entered the room he stopped. At least thats what I remember but it was ages ago.

[traveler]

I blew away the soldiers at the Railroad Bridge checkpoint.

I just got tired of dodging the electric bolts in the tunnel or paying them to go north.

Wonder if they respawn.



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[zapionics<alt>]

Originally Posted by traveler

I blew away the soldiers at the Railroad Bridge checkpoint.

I just got tired of dodging the electric bolts in the tunnel or paying them to go north.

Wonder if they respawn.

There is another solution to:

Spoiler:

You could also have gone over them, there is a break in the fence just above them that you can sprint through. Quickest way to do it, I dont know why but several people seem to miss this.

Sounds like you're really enjoying the game. You're making me want to get back to it again

[traveler]

Originally Posted by zapionics<alt>

There is another solution to:

Spoiler:

You could also have gone over them, there is a break in the fence just above them that you can sprint through. Quickest way to do it, I dont know why but several people seem to miss this.

Sounds like you're really enjoying the game. You're making me want to get back to it again

If they respawn I'll do that.



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[johnrr6]

OK---I take it all back---been really practicing with the FT200m

I like it!

it has a much lighter trigger than the GP37----but once you really practice----you can get a tight 3 round burst

Beyond 3 rounds----it jumps around a lot

But the stopping power is excellent and the scope is good.....

It just has to grow on you.

I like it a shade better than the GP37----but it took a LOT of practice----at least for me.....

Devastating in a close in fight----much better than the shotgun----which I think is kind of BS

NOTHING beats a GOOD shotgun up close....

Except maybe a grenade....

[TQ]

Originally Posted by johnrr6

NOTHING beats a GOOD shotgun up close....

Except maybe a grenade....

I assume you mean "up close but not within my immediate proximity"?

[johnrr6]

Originally Posted by TQ

I assume you mean "up close but not within my immediate proximity"?

Absolutely!

More like "in the adjoining room"----or "through the window" type proximity...

10 feet away-----shotgun!

The trick was to NEVER let anyone get that close....

Get REAL good with Arty, mortars and fast movers---then go in and pick up the pieces.....

Whats the old saying...

There are old soldiers-----and there are bold soldiers----but there are no old, bold soldiers...

Slow rate of fire but an all time REAL favorite was the M79

Grenades and shotgun rounds.

I got pretty good with the "thumper"

could drop em in a barrel at about 150-200 yards.