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version also:

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"Chicago Laura" <jacqui409.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hello. I'm new to GTA 3...PC version. I'm looking for recommendations
> for websites that would have tips on how to get through some missions. I
> Googled and found one, but it's difficult to understand. Probably just
> me. I finally made it through all of Luigi's jobs in the beginning, and
> I'm working on Joey's now. Awesome game, but I'm finding some of the jobs
> extremely difficult and I'm ready to give up. I'm not an expert gamer!
>
> Thanks!
>
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Odd Bob <odd_bob.RemoveThis@odd.bob> writes:

> The Logitech gamepad is great. I've been using it for San Andreas
> since I first got the game. My only complaint is that it doesn't
> have analogue buttons, mostly for controlling acceleration in
> vehicles. But I'm not sure the PC version is set up for analogue
> buttons anyway.

Oh, it is. Or at least analog input for throttle and brakes are
possible with the "San Andreas Advanced Controls" program. But the
only gamepad I know of with working analog buttons on a PC is the Xbox
controller.
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On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 23:05:16 +0200, Anssi Saari <as.RemoveThis@sci.fi>
wrote the following to alt.games.grand-theft-auto:

> Odd Bob <odd_bob.RemoveThis@odd.bob> writes:
>
>> The Logitech gamepad is great. I've been using it for San Andreas
>> since I first got the game. My only complaint is that it doesn't
>> have analogue buttons, mostly for controlling acceleration in
>> vehicles. But I'm not sure the PC version is set up for analogue
>> buttons anyway.
>
> Oh, it is. Or at least analog input for throttle and brakes are
> possible with the "San Andreas Advanced Controls" program. But the
> only gamepad I know of with working analog buttons on a PC is the Xbox
> controller.

It works with a PS2 controller and PS2->USB adaptor as well. I can also get
viibration effects.

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"Odd Bob" <odd_bob DeleteThis @odd.bob> wrote in message
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> I thought the noodle stand guy was one of the easiest missions in
> GTA3. I just stood outside
> detection range and lobbed a molotov at him. Mission accomplished.

Not for this old rookie!!! Although I finally got him after a whole
bunch of attempts. I'm stuck on Turismo. Tried the firetruck, tried
the Diablo car. I can't win. I moved on to "Taking Out the Laundry"
because I was incredibly frustrated, but I'm stuck on that now, too.
I'll just keep trying!
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Marcus Houlden <spam.RemoveThis@nukesoft.co.uk> writes:

>> Oh, it is. Or at least analog input for throttle and brakes are
>> possible with the "San Andreas Advanced Controls" program. But the
>> only gamepad I know of with working analog buttons on a PC is the Xbox
>> controller.
>
> It works with a PS2 controller and PS2->USB adaptor as well. I can also get
> viibration effects.

Good to know, but which adapter? I have one from Joytech, but it's
really a PS1 adapter and doesn't understand the analog buttons at all.
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Chicago Laura wrote:
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> "Odd Bob" <odd_bob RemoveThis @odd.bob> wrote in message
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>
> > I thought the noodle stand guy was one of the easiest missions in
> > GTA3. I just stood outside
> > detection range and lobbed a molotov at him. Mission accomplished.
>
> Not for this old rookie!!! Although I finally got him after a whole
> bunch of attempts. I'm stuck on Turismo. Tried the firetruck, tried
> the Diablo car. I can't win. I moved on to "Taking Out the Laundry"
> because I was incredibly frustrated, but I'm stuck on that now, too.
> I'll just keep trying!

Fire truck or cop car and as it is GTA3 use the better handling cheat
if you need to. I haven't done this one in a while but if memory
serves me right the main thing is not to try taking the corners at
full speed, be aware that they are almost bound to put something in
your way when you're in a blind spot, so going at full speed just
means more chance of losing control and severely damaging the car.
Obviously the fire truck is tougher so it'll take more knocks and
having sirens switched on can clear the road for you.


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"Odd Bob" <odd_bob RemoveThis @odd.bob> wrote in message
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> I thought the noodle stand guy was one of the easiest missions in GTA3. I
> just stood outside
> detection range and lobbed a molotov at him. Mission accomplished!

I parked a car near his getaway Perennial ready for a chase, but in the end
I just needed a quick sprint at him once he left his booth, and I brought
him down with a Mac I found on a roof near the coach station.
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"Chicago Laura" <jacqui409 RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message

> ...I'm stuck on Turismo. Tried the firetruck, tried
> the Diablo car. I can't win.

Did that one last night, too. It's easy* in the Banshee that's parked at the
car showroom. The problem is not so much the other competitors, it's the
cars that turn into your path without warning. Just blitz down the
straights, avoid your competitors on the corners, and each time you approach
a junction, have an "escape plan" for each car that might turn. Once they
are behind you, they aren't a problem.

The whole reason the firetruck is recommended is because it blasts through
obstructive cars almost as if they weren't there, and it's quite quick. It
steers like a cow, but it's tough enough to suffer the use of crashing into
building walls to help you point the right way.

* OK, fairly easy. Second attempt.
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Paul Heslop <paul.heslop.DeleteThis@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in
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> G Hardy wrote:
>>
>> "Odd Bob" <odd_bob.DeleteThis@odd.bob> wrote in message
>> news:Xns986B4AF725568oddboboddbob@216.196.97.136...
>>
>> > I thought the noodle stand guy was one of the easiest missions in
>> > GTA3. I just stood outside
>> > detection range and lobbed a molotov at him. Mission accomplished!
>>
>> I parked a car near his getaway Perennial ready for a chase, but in
>> the end I just needed a quick sprint at him once he left his booth,
>> and I brought him down with a Mac I found on a roof near the coach
>> station.
>
> ah, if this is what i think it is you get a sniper rifle and plug him
> from the very end of the precinct :O)
>

Where do you get a sniper rifle that early in the game? Or did you use a cheat?

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G Hardy wrote:
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> "Odd Bob" <odd_bob DeleteThis @odd.bob> wrote in message
> news:Xns986B4AF725568oddboboddbob@216.196.97.136...
>
> > I thought the noodle stand guy was one of the easiest missions in GTA3. I
> > just stood outside
> > detection range and lobbed a molotov at him. Mission accomplished!
>
> I parked a car near his getaway Perennial ready for a chase, but in the end
> I just needed a quick sprint at him once he left his booth, and I brought
> him down with a Mac I found on a roof near the coach station.

ah, if this is what i think it is you get a sniper rifle and plug him
from the very end of the precinct :O)

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"Paul Heslop" <paul.heslop.TakeThisOut@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Chicago Laura wrote:
>>
>> "Odd Bob" <odd_bob.TakeThisOut@odd.bob> wrote in message
>> news:Xns986B4AF725568oddboboddbob@216.196.97.136...
>>
>> > I thought the noodle stand guy was one of the easiest missions in
>> > GTA3. I just stood outside
>> > detection range and lobbed a molotov at him. Mission accomplished.
>>
>> Not for this old rookie!!! Although I finally got him after a whole
>> bunch of attempts. I'm stuck on Turismo. Tried the firetruck, tried
>> the Diablo car. I can't win. I moved on to "Taking Out the Laundry"
>> because I was incredibly frustrated, but I'm stuck on that now, too.
>> I'll just keep trying!
>
> Fire truck or cop car and as it is GTA3 use the better handling cheat
> if you need to. I haven't done this one in a while but if memory
> serves me right the main thing is not to try taking the corners at
> full speed, be aware that they are almost bound to put something in
> your way when you're in a blind spot, so going at full speed just
> means more chance of losing control and severely damaging the car.
> Obviously the fire truck is tougher so it'll take more knocks and
> having sirens switched on can clear the road for you.
>
I like to use the Borgnine Taxi for Turismo. It is reasonably fast, and more
importantly tough enough to get through the race in one piece.

Rob
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Odd Bob <odd_bob DeleteThis @odd.bob> wrote:

> Where do you get a sniper rifle that early in the game? Or did you
> use a cheat?

I might be thinking of Liberty City Stories, but isn't there a sniper
rifle on top of Luigi's club?

I think you can also get one as a reward for collecting hidden
packages, but this requires getting to Staunton and Shoreside early. If
you can get over there, nick a Dodo from the airport and store it in
your Portland garage, or complete the Import/Export garage to get an
unlimited number.


Cheers,
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Odd Bob wrote:
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> Paul Heslop <paul.heslop.TakeThisOut@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in
> news:4545EDC6.E32BD763@blueyonder.co.uk:
>
> > G Hardy wrote:
> >>
> >> "Odd Bob" <odd_bob.TakeThisOut@odd.bob> wrote in message
> >> news:Xns986B4AF725568oddboboddbob@216.196.97.136...
> >>
> >> > I thought the noodle stand guy was one of the easiest missions in
> >> > GTA3. I just stood outside
> >> > detection range and lobbed a molotov at him. Mission accomplished!
> >>
> >> I parked a car near his getaway Perennial ready for a chase, but in
> >> the end I just needed a quick sprint at him once he left his booth,
> >> and I brought him down with a Mac I found on a roof near the coach
> >> station.
> >
> > ah, if this is what i think it is you get a sniper rifle and plug him
> > from the very end of the precinct :O)
> >
>
> Where do you get a sniper rifle that early in the game? Or did you use a cheat?
>
> -- Bob

ME? Cheat? :O) I think I allowed myself the little luxury of a few
weapons as it doesn't go against you in GTAIII, only the following
games.... yeah, I have had a quick look and I think that's what I did.

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