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0.2|Copyright|
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Guide Version: 1.0
Author: Thomas Lückstädt aka TL15 (
[email protected])
This file is Copyright (c)2002-2004 Thomas Lückstädt. All rights
reserved.
This file may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for
personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise
distributed publicly without advance written permission, except [any website
you want to use it]. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of
any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright.
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0.3|Introduction/Specifications|
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Game: Soldat
Platform: Pc
Creator: Michael Marcinkowski
Minimum Requirements:
- Keyboard and mouse
- 333 MHz Processor
- Video accelerator compatible with directX 8.1
- Videocard with Direct3D support
- 32 MB ram
- at least 64 MB free on disk
- Soundcard
- Modem, Cable etc
- Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
- Microsoft DirectX 8.1
Soldat is a one-of-a-kind side-view action game. It combines alot of games
like Worms, Liero, Counter-Strike and Quake and gives the game a unique feel
like no others. The game takes place on a battlefield, where alot of small
men are trying to get rid of eachother using weapons like the AK47, Steyr
AUG, Desert Eagle etc. You also have a Jetpack which is a neat little
gizmo :D The game is very fun when playing against human players, but when
playing against bots their lack of brains really shows alot and makes the
game boring really quick.
The game is a 2D game and it's got decent graphics.
It's a freeware game.
- For more info regarding the game visit: www.soldat.pl
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0.4|Table of Contents|
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0.1 - Very cool ASCII-art by Bass0r. Thanks mate.
0.2 - Copyright info/legal trash :D
0.3 - Introduction
0.4 - Table of contents (you're reading it right now)
0.5 - History
0.6 - Controls
0.7 - HUD (Heads up Display)
0.8 - Gameplay (Didn't know what to call this section, so gameplay it is :P)
0.8.1 - Weapons
0.8.2 - Bonuses
0.8.3 - Game modes
0.8.4 - Basic Strats
0.9 - FAQ
1.0 - Credits
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0.5|History|
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06-03-2004 -
Done with: Copyright, Introduction, Table of contents, Controls, HUD, Weapons
and bonuses. Need to get some cool ASCII-art and to finish up the missing
parts.
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0.6|Controls|
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The basic controls for the game. They can be changed in the Player options.
A - Go left
D - Go right
W - Jump
S - Crouch/roll
Left mouse - Fire
Right mouse - Use jetpack
E - Throw grenade.
F - Drop current weapon
Q - Switch to secondary weapon
R - Reload current weapon
X - Go phrone
T - Chat
Tab - buy menu on/off when spawning
Misc/Advanced controls.
/ - Enter commands
F1 - Show scores and playerlist
F2 - Your current status
F3 - Stats (ping, fps, etc.)
F4 - Take a screenshot (Is being saved in your soldat directory fx.
C:/soldat/screens)
F5 - On/off music
F6 - Next musictrack (If using the MP3player *Only available to registrered
users*)
F8 - Record demo
F9 - Minimize game
F10 - Pause the game
ESC - Pauses the game and shows the gamemenu.
Alt+ A,b,c... or 123...0 - Chat taunts and misc commands
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0.7|HUD (Heads Up Display)|
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This is the basic HUD for soldat. It's easy understandable, and i like it
quite alot.
In the lowerleft corner we have the healthbar. It's the one with the Red
color and a cross next to it. The healthbar... (yeah you guessed it :D) Shows
your current health. When you get hit by enemy projectiles it decreases and
when you collect healthbonusses (More about bonuses under the gameplay
section) it increases. Not much to the healthbar really.
Right next to the Healthbar (The middle, yellow colored) we have the "Gunbar"
It shows which weapon you are currently using and how much ammo you have left
for it. It also shows you how many grenades you have left (More about
grenades and weapons under the gameplay section).
Last but not least we have the Jetpackbar (skyblue colored, lowerright
corner). The jetpack bar shows you how much... uhm... Nitro/fuel you have
left. When you run out of nitro/fuel, just run around a little and it should
soon be full again.
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0.8|Gameplay|
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This is where i put all the info that i didn't really know where to put
elsewhere. Remember i am new to all this FAQ writing stuff, so i'm not that
skilled yet... Maybe i should call this section Misc. instead... :p
0.8.1 -=Weapons=-
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*-=Quick tip=-*
I use this format when explaining about the weapons.
1. The Desert Eagle (name of the weapon)
Capacity: 7 bullets (capacity of clip)
Reload time: 1.5 sec. (Time it takes to fully reload the weapon)
My comments: Well, the Deagle have been called the worlds strongest handgun
several times and i can only agree. It's a very strong weapon and in my
opinion it's as good as any other rifle in soldat. I, myself use this gun
*ALOT* and i think it's the most used pistol in the game (oh wait, it's the
only pistol) Finally a balanced game :p (my comments on this weapons)
*-=Quick tip=-*
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Primary Weapons.
1. The Desert Eagles
Capacity: 7 bullets
Reload time: 1.5 sec.
My comments: Well, the Deagles have been called the worlds strongest handguns
several times and i can only agree. They are a very strong weapon and in my
opinion they are as good as any other rifle in soldat. I, myself use those
guns *ALOT* and i think it's the most used pistols in the game. Finally a
balanced game.
2. The Heckler and Koch MP5
Capacity: 30 bullets
Reload time 1.7 sec.
My comments: Definitely not the strongest Sub-machinegun, but for sure the
most used. Not too strong on long distances, but on close range it's superb.
Fast firing and quick reloading makes a great combination.
3. The AK 74
Capacity: 40 (40!) bullets
Reload time 2.5 sec.
My comments: Ah... The follow-up to the most used rifle in the world, the AK
47. I like this rifle because of a few reasons. It's the AK
47's "babybrother", it's accurate and it got a clip containing whoppin' 40
bullets. I dislike it because: It's not as cool at the AK 47, It takes a long
time to reload and i would like to see the AK 47 instead. so Michael, give us
the damn AK 47 :p
4. The Steyr AUG
Capacity: 30 bullets
Reload time: 1.9 sec.
my comments: The Steyr AUG. I personally haven't used this gun very much, so
it's hard for me to give you alot of detailed info on it. Well, i like it's
cool look and it's cool sound, but i dislike the reload time. It's very fast
and accurate.
5. The Spas-12.
Capacity: 7 shells
Reload time: 3 sec.
My comments: If you're close to the guy using this shotty... RUN!. What else
can be said :p
6. The Ruger-77
Capacity: 4 bullets
Reload time: 1.2 sec.
My comments: This rifle is primarily(sp?)used for hunting deers. It's short
loading times makes up for the lack of bullets, but this rifle's still not my
cup of tea. I would prefer the AK47 >_> ... :P
7. The M79
Capacity: 1 grenade
Reload time: 3 sec.
My comments: Ahh... The great M79 Grenade launcher. First used under the
Vietnam war. It's very strong, and can blow a whole village to pieces in a
matter of minuttes. Again, If you see a guy using this weapon, RUN!. Use the
long reloading times to your advantage.
8. The Barret M82A1 Sniper rifle
Capacity 10 bullets
Reload time: 4 sec.
My comments. Very strong sniper-rifle. Should be compared to the AWP/AWM in
CS. Haven't used this rifle very much, so i have no detailed info on it.
9. The M249/Minigun
Capacity: 50 bullets
Reload time: 4 sec.
My comments. The famous minigun. With it's big clip it is capable of doing
quite some damage, so stay away. Again, you the long reloading times to your
advantage.
10. The XM214 Minigun.
Capacity: 100 bullets
Reload time: 6 sec.
My comments: A updated version of the M249. Long reloading times and great
firepower.
Secondary weapons.
1. The USSOCOM
Capacity: 12 bullets
Reload time: 1 sec.
My comments: The weakest gun in the game. I like it because of the short
loading time and it's "big" clip. When respawning, it will be your default
secondary weapon.
2. Combat Knife
Capacity:
Reload time:
My comments: A one hit kill. Can be used as a throwing knife by pressing F
(default drop weapon) while being equipped.
3. Chainsaw
Capacity:
Reload time:
My comments: No need for explaining :D
4. M72 LAW
Capacity: 1 missile
Reload time:
My comments: VERY strong weapon. Can only be used from crouch position.
5. Fists
Capacity: 2 hands :P
Reload time:
My comments! beat your enemy to death! Useable when no weapon equipped
6. Fragmention Grenade.
Capacity: 4
Reload time:
My comments: Throw wisely and they can be a very strong weapon.
Speciel Weapons.
1. The Rambo Bow
capacity: 1
Reload time: 0.5 sec.
My comments: To use explosive arrows, press the change weapon key (Q default)
while having the bow equipped. Only available in "Rambomatch" (more on those
modes later).
2. Flamethrower
capacity:
Reload time:
My comments: Only available as a bonus item (more on bonuses later)
- For more info regarding the weapons, read the officiel soldat manual which
is included when you download the game.
0.8.2 -=Bonuses=-
Bonuses appears from time to time on the battlefield. They vary in effects,
but they are all helpful (well, if you're not the enemy that is :p). Just
collect them to activate them.
1. Medpack
My comments: The medpack is a white square with a red cross in the middle. It
will regenerate you fully.
2. Grenades
My comments: The grenades is contained in the green box with a grenade logo
on the side. If used correctly, they can be a very dangerous weapon.
3. Cluster Grenades
My comments. These grenades are contained in a yellow box. Very dangerous and
fun :p
4. Bulletproof Vest
My comments: Not my favorite bonus, but it can save your life at occasions.
5. Flame God
My comments: Very cool bonus. It will make you immortal, and give you a
flametrower. Happy hunting :p. Unfortunately it only last for 15 seconds, so
use it well.
6. Quad Damage
My comments: Have you ever played Quake, then you know what this one does. It
makes your shots 4 times stronger! RUUUUN!!! :P
7. The Predator
My comments: Makes you invisible. If you fire your gun to much, or your
jetpack to much, it will make you half-visible. People can see your blood if
you get hit by anything. The effect lasts for 25 seconds.
0.8.3 -=Game Modes=-
You can choose which mode to play out on the main menu. Some of the modes are
fun, while i find some others useless. I'll rate the modes in a scale from 1-
10. 1 being the baddest and 10 being the coolest.
1. Deathmatch - 7
My comments: Ahh... Deathmatch. An all out battle where the only thing that
count is kills. Kill as many enemies that you can before the time's up. This
mode shouldn't be hard to figure out, but it's very fastpaced.
2. Pointmatch - 8
My comments: The same purpose as deathmatch except here's a flag involved.
When you kill people you get 1 point, when you hold the flag and kill people
you will get 2 points, because it doubles your points. The points can really
add up if you kill alot of people in a row.
3. Rambomatch - 7
My comments: The one holding the bow, scores the points. The ones not holding
the bow shall chase down the "hunter", because only the one with the bow get
the points.
4. Capture the flag - 6
My comments: Capture the enemyflag, and bring it back to your own base. A
teambased game. 'nuff said.
5. Teammatch - 8
My comments: Up to 4 teams can fight against eachother and when the time is
up, the team with the most kills/points win.
6. Infiltration - 9
My comments. The blue team defends their black flag. The red teams goals are
simple. Get in, take the black flag and move out. Can be very fun and
sometimes a little frustrating.
0.8.4 -=Basic Strats=-
1. Use the terrain to your advantage. Crouch behind barrels to avoid enemy
fire and go phrone in high grass and you'll be alot harder to spot(By humans,
not bots).
If you have got any tips, strategies or just anything, please mail them to me
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[email protected]). You will get full credit for your submissions.
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0.9|FAQ|
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The Frequently Asked Questions.
Q = Question
A = Answer
Q. How do i know if i have DirectX 8.1 installed?
A. Click start > run, type in dxdiag > In the bottom of the page it should
say something like; DirectX Version: DirectX XXXXX. As long as the number
equals 8.1 or is a higher value, you can play soldat.
Q. Lag makes me 'nade myself.
A. Nope. You just gotta' learn how to throw grenades.
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1.0|Credits|
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Credits go out to Bass0r for making me some fine ASCII-art.
Credits go out to the Soldat manual for telling me the weapons loading time.
I would also like to thank Michael for making such a great game and the
people on www.gameFAQs.com, for being kind and friendly to us newbie FAQ-
writers.
Credits go out to Silas Verrinder for making the excellent program 'FAQ
Writer'.
