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This Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace v1.5 June 26, 1999
Copyright (C) 1999 by Marilyn J. Caylor, marilyncaylor@yahoo.com
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INTRO & RESOURCES
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Introduction
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The Phantom Menace is a wonderful action/adventure game (heavy on
the action). It does take a bit getting used to the odd, overhead
view (but that can be changed with a cheat). The beginning levels
are fairly easy, and allow you to get used to moving your character
around. This walkthrough is for the PC version of the game. As of
this writing the PSX version has not been released, and it is
unknown if it will vary from the PC version. However, since the
official strategy guide says it covers both the PC and PSX versions,
I don't think they will differ.

Everything necessary to complete the game is included here. The
strategies one can use to fight boss monsters, kill battle droids,
and complete other actions are endless. The method in which you
fight your battles will vary slightly because of who you've talked
to, what you talked about, how you've moved into enemy territory,
what weapons you have left, or any number of variables. Everyone
will have to complete certain common actions to get through a level.
But the AI of enemies means that the battleground may be slightly
different. Please remember that the strategies given in this
walkthrough are rough guides to what you can do. From there, you
can develop your own strategy.

I have tried to be as accurate as possilbe in writing this walkthrough.
However, if I have inadvertantly made an error, please let me know.
But before you email me, make sure you've read the most recent version
of the walkthrough at http://www.goobergames.com to make sure it has
not already been updated.

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Other Resources
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Please keep in mind that I only wrote a walkthrough, and I'm
just one person trying to help others get a little more enjoyment
out of the game. I can only answer your questions about the
walkthrough or strategies for the game. As much as I would like
to help, I am not an information kiosk. I can't or don't have
answers to specific questions about tech support issues or other
programs related to the game. Please defer your questions to the
appropriate person. The following is a list of other resources
available to help you with other questions you may have about the
game. I hope you find it useful.

I can't help you with technical support issues, as I am not
qualified to do so. The obvious solution if you are having
problems with bugs, crashes, video, or sound problems is to
contact tech support via phone. You can also try the support
section of the Lucasarts home page at http://www.lucasarts.com.

Another excellent source is the Phantom Menace Forums at
http://www.jediknight.net. You can read the forums to see if
anyone else has the problem you're having, and if there are
possible solutions. People often leave messages helping each
other out with technical problems they are having. Sometimes
a developer or designer of the game may even pop in. You can
also chat about different battle strategies if you could not
get through a particular area of the game.

One common video problem is not being able to see through
the bubbles (they should be transparent) on the Otoh Gunga level.
You need to fool around with the additive blending in the hardware
configuration option (on the game's launcher screen). Please see
the jediknight.net Phantom Menace Forums for a possible solution.

If you would like to view the cutscenes (the movie sequences) for
the game, go to http://www.smacker.com and download the BINK
video tools. It allows you to view the movies from the game that
are in the /gamedata/movie directory of your game's cdrom. It's
interesting to view them separate from the game. I had my performance
options set to low, which meant that the resolution for the video
wasn't as good as it could be. I didn't know just how good the
videos actually look. Kudos to the graphic artists!


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TIPS, CHARACTER MOVES, & WEAPONS
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Tips
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There are several skills you will have to learn to become good at.
You need to learn the running double jump (run, jump, and jump again
in mid-air). This skill is vital to getting onto overhead vines and
ropes, and jumping onto platforms and pillars. You can't get through
the game without learning this skill. Practice it whenever you get
the chance.

When vine/rope jumping, you'll know you've succeeded because you'll
be hanging off the vine or rope. It's all about timing, and at what
point your feet leave the ground. If you hang off the rope for a
split second, but then flipped over it, it means jumped one too many
times. Next time try using the jump key one less time.

You will also need to become good with your saber. There are times
when regular weapons won't do. Learn the overhead saber move, the
twirling saber move, and the jump and slash technique. Read your
manual for more information. You can also reflect enemy blaster
shots off your saber and back towards them. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan
move slightly different with their saber moves. Obi-Wan, being the
younger of the two, has more athletic flair.

Don't forget that you can roll and hop depending on what character
you're playing. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan can dodge blaster fire by
rolling left or right. Captain Panaka and Queen Amidala can hop
from side to side. This is a useful tactic to employ when taking
on a group of enemies.

Force push is a convenient weapon sometimes, as it can temporarily
stun an enemy (but not for very long). Try using it when you have
the chance. It's also handy because you can push enemies off
platforms. However, you can't force push enemies unless they are
on the same "level" as you. This means that if an enemy is on top
of the stairs, you can't push him when you're at the bottom. Force
push can also sometimes kill enemies if you use it on them several
times. Experiment. And don't forget there's a force push meter
measuring the amount of "force power" you have. Using force push
will temporarily deplete it,but it will quickly rise again.

If your gameplay is slow during battles, try turning off some of
your performance options. The game may not look quite as pretty,
but you'll be able to move around and fight more quickly. I'm at
the minimum requirements for the game, and gameplay was a bit slow
during battles with groups of droids. I found that I was able to
kill more efficiently when the performance options were set to low.

When you are protecting a character, make sure you don't stray too
far from them. Enemies can show up and try to take them out while
you're off scouting ahead. Sometimes when you cross an "invisible
line", the game will say that the protected character has died, even
if there are no enemies around him or her. This is the game's way
of telling you that you are not to go into this new area without
that character following behind you.

On the levels where you protect a character, there are certain
checkpoints in the game where they will automatically stop. They
are relatively "safe" at these points if you've cleared the area
of enemies. You should always talk to the person when he or she
stops because you may have something to say, such as "wait" or
"follow me." Or they may have something to tell you.

Destroyer droids (the droids that roll around and have personal
shields) are a pain in the butt. They have a distinct sound, so
you know when one is in the area. The most effective way of killing
them is using a couple of proton missiles on them. They are most
vulnerable when they are rolling around or right after they stop,
because they don't have their shields up. Try to get the first shot
in before they get their shield up. If you can get in any blaster
shots or saber thrusts while they are rolling or right after they
stop, then all the better for you!

Sometimes a non-player character you're travelling with can provide
cover fire for you. They can take out destroyer droids or battle
droids for you,or help you in your battles. You may occasionally
run into a soldier or two that will help fight your battles. Keep
your eyes and ears open, and observe. But if they start ducking
down or screaming, it usually means they need help.

If you come upon a heavy repeating cannon in the game that you
can use, that usually means that there are destroyer droids and a
big group of battle droids coming your way. Definitely make use
of this wicked weapon.

If you see a battle tank, avoid it at all costs. You can sometimes
take them out, but not without wasting a lot of weapons, ammo, and
time. It is not necessary to take them out to finish a level. In
other words, don't try unless you want to show off. You should
preserve the big ammo for the destroyer droids (which you can't
always run away from) and the boss monsters. Run away from the
battle tanks or do what you need to in order to get around it as
quickly as possible.

One thing I can't say often enough is SAVE YOUR GAME OFTEN! A good
time to save is at the start of every level. This is an action
game, and you will probably die quite a few times until you've
learned a strategy for a particular area. You are given quite a
few (approximately 100) save game slots, so don't waste all that
extra empty space. You will save yourself a lot of time and
frustration if you have several previous save games you can load up
where you had more health or you did something a little differently.
If you die in a certain spot several times, eventually you learn how
many enemies are in an area and how they move. Then when you load
up a save game, you may finally have learned how to beat that enemy.
And don't forget to save your game before and after you fight a big
boss monster. Whatever you do, don't save and resave over one game
repeatedly. The quicksave option is fine, but you should