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Offline PAULY WALNUTS

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« on: January 07, 2003, 11:41:48 AM »
I have 3 questions,  i am new to this game.
Question 1.  when i am in flight how do you fire the rockets or release the bombs, i am able to fire the guns but not the bombs or rockets.

2.  How can i get the boat out of the harbor after turng it on and putting into gear i cant move.

3. I recalibrated my game pad (MS Sidewinder) but when turing to fast the screen goes red or when I dive it goes black.

any help i would appriciate, i am a newbie to all of this.

thanks:confused:

Offline jonnyb

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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2003, 11:56:42 AM »
To answer your questions:

1) The backspace key cycles through your secondary weapons.  So, if you've brought along rockets, hit the backspace key to select those, then use your secondary fire button to release them.

2) push your stick (or in your case gamepad) forward.  This will send you on your way.

3) The red/black scenarios you describe are attempts to simulate pilot blackout and redout.  The blackout occurs when you pull too many positive G's, thereby depriving your brain of blood, and you slip into unconsciousness.  Push too many negative G's, and your head is flooded with blood.  This causes you to see nothing but the red (color of the blood) that is now in abundance in your head.

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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2003, 12:02:45 PM »
Correction, PT Boats do not accelerate when you push the stick forward.  You must throttle up to move when in gear.  If you are in gear and the engine is running but you're not moving, check your throttle.
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