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Quake III Arena
Weapons Guide
By: Dark Vortex(Quan Jin)
Version - 1.1
darkvortex0012000@yahoo.com
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This guide may be found on the following sites:

[http://www.gamefaqs.com]--------------------------------------------[GameFAQs]
[http://www.gamespot.com]--------------------------------------------[GameSpot]
[http://faqs.ign.com]------------------------------------------------[IGN FAQs]
[http://www.neoseeker.com]------------------------------------------[Neoseeker]
[http://www.dlh.net]--------------------------------------[Dirty Little Helper]
[http://www.cheats.de]----------------------------------------------[Cheats.de]
[http://www.game-guides.tk]------------------------------------[Game-Guides.tk]
[http://www.supercheats.com]--------------------------------------[SuperCheats]

This guide is copyright 2003(c)Quan Jin

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DOCUMENT INFORMATION /
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This guide is under full copyright 2003-2004 Quan Jin. It shall not be altered,
reproduced, published, sold for profit, etc. without the written and expressed
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If you shall wish to use this guide on your site or use any non-opinionated
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[http://www.cheatcc.com]-----------------------------------[Cheat Code Central]
[http://cheatindex.com]-------------------------------------------[Cheat Index]
[http://cheatmatrix.com]-----------------------------------------[Cheat Matrix]
[http://cheatsearch.com]-----------------------------------------[Cheat Search]
[http://www.panstudio.com/cheatstop/]------------------------------[Cheat Stop]
[http://games.netscape.com/Faqs/]-----------------------------[CNET Gamecenter]
[http://www.consoledomain.co.uk]-------------------------------[Console Domain]
[http://kirby.pokep.net]--------------------------------------------[Dreamland]
[http://www.gamesdomain.com]-------------------------------------[Games Domain]
[http://www.gameexpress.com]-------------------------------------[Game Express]
[http://www.megagames.com]-----------------------------------------[Mega Games]
[http://www.square-haven.net]------------------------------------[Square Haven]
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[http://www.videogaming.net/]---------------------------------[VideoGaming.Net]

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while when action is taken.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS /
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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

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1.0 - Introduction /
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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.

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2.0 - Weapons List /
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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.