Having much trouble with the big Dino in TRA, im to slow i..

"Erik Steffl" <steffl.DeleteThis@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
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> bbocquin wrote:
>
>> Anyway, have decided to put off TR purchase until I decide if gamepad is
>> good investment.
>>
>> The following question then, is probably like asking "what's your
>> favorite color" (personal preference), but I'm taking an informal poll
>> before I buy.
>
> I like wireless XBOX 360 (make sure it explicitly says it works with
> windows because old models where XBOX only)
>
>> TRL or TRA better for someone getting aquinted with "next gen" games &
>> "gamepad" interface? Erik has said the camera angles might make TRL a
>> little annoying in places?
>
> prince of persia is where it's VERY annoying (I just stopped playing),
> TRL is pretty good (no major complains), TRA is even better IMO (surprised
> how well it actually works),
>
> erik

Thanks. That gives me something to look at for product info, cost, etc.

One last question & then I'll probably just grab the first one I see at
Target or wherever.

With TRA, Stella mentions save games and that PC players better get used to
*not* being able to save whenever and however often they want to...

(And forget about saving in the manor while you *can* save on console?
Which sounds like a rant that I'm probably lucky to have missed.)

So any problems with "checkpoints" & "manual saves" ?

Stella mentions "I strongly recommend PC players do a manual save" at least
three or four times which has me inferring "checkpoints" or autosaves can
get corrupted or if you just want to go back or whatever?

thx

"Jeff Reid" <jeffareid.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> I have real big problems with the big Dinosaur in TRA (Peru?). I dont
>> know
>> but i cant run so fast, and he can.
>
> I'm on a PC and use a keyboard and mouse. For the boss fights, I use the
> right mouse button for dodge control (assign duck, roll, ... to right
> mouse
> button). So I only have to press left or right while the dino approaches,
> the press the right mouse button to dodge.
>
> Be sure to have combat in "toggle" mode, so Lara will keep her guns drawn
> which is needed for dodge moves.
>
> If you're on a PC, there is a trainer, which has a great feature that
> speeds
> up Lara. Then again, enabling one shot one kill with a trainer will
> eliminate
> the dino with one shot (but not the large torso guy or Natla at the end).
>
> Link to trainer (use the one with "speed toggle"):
>
> http://tomb-raider-anniversary.com
>
> Link to video of torso battle in "speed" mode:
>
> http://jeffareid.net/tr/trafc1.wmv
>
>
>

Thanks 4 links Jeff. (Here & at other post) Very impressive.

Although costumes for Lara? Whatever works I guess.