Come Get Some!/ComeGetSome.iso/tips/dukewalk.txt

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At the request of several people, I've put together the following information
as a walk through and informational reference for the shareware version of
3D Realm's Duke Nukem 3D.  I wrote this in a relatively short amount of time,
so you may find that some areas are not complete.  Where possible, I've
attempted to include all the secrets of each level (at least those that I
know). I've also included some points of interest, as well as some tips and
tactics for single play, as well as Dukematch.

DISCLAIMER: In no way is this file an "official" FAQ, or in any way related
            to 3D Realms or Apogee Software. All information contained within
            this file was obtained through my own experiences with the game.
            Any similarities to other FAQs, Walkthroughs, or Help files is
            purely coincidental and unintentional.

CONTACT:    As stated, some areas of this file are not complete yet.
            Specifically, all of the secrets for levels 4-6 are not
            featured (mainly because I haven't been able to find them
            all yet!). If you are aware of any secrets that are not listed,
            or you'd like to post some additional tips that you feel would
            be of interest, you can send an E-mail to:

            Alex M.    74724,3545                (For CompuServe members)
                       [e-mail] (Via Internet)

            You will of course be credited for any contributions that you
            make.

KEYS OF INTEREST ***********************************************************

Page Up   = Look Up             Home = Aim Up           Insert = Look Left
Page Down = Look Down           End  = Aim Down         Delete = Look Right

F7 = Toggles between 1st person view, and 3rd person view

5 (Numeric Keypad)  = Center View
U                   = Toggles Mouse Aiming (Version 1.1 only)
I                   = Toggles Cross Hairs (Version 1.1 only)
M                   = Activates Medkit
H                   = Toggles HoloDuke
J                   = Turns ON/OFF Jetpack
N                   = Toggles Nightvision Goggles
S                   = Activates Steroids
[ or ]              = Cycles through inventory
ENTER               = Uses selected inventory item

CHEAT CODES *****************************************************************

DNKROZ (or DNCORNHOLIO) = GOD Mode
DNITEMS                 = Gives all keys.
DNSTUFF                 = Gives everything.
DNSCOTTYxx              = Warps to next level. XX = Episode#, Level#.
                          (Example: DNSCOTTY14 will warp you to Episode 1,
                          Level 4).
DNCLIP                  = No Clipping Mode. Allows you to walk through walls.
                          Be careful with this code...you can crash the
                          game.
DNVIEW                  = Same as F7 key, toggles viewpoints.
DNHYPER                 = Steroids Mode.  Also gives you the night vision
                          goggles and the jet pack.
DNRATE                  = Displays frame rate on screen.
DNCASHMAN               = Throws cash every time the OPEN/USE key is pressed.
DNCOSMO                 = Displays "Register Cosmo Today" on the screen.
DNBETA                  = Displays "Pirates Suck!" on the screen.
DNALLEN                 = Displays "Buy Major Stryker" on the screen.

GENERAL TIPS AND POINTS OF INTEREST *****************************************

- If nothing else, learn to strafe left and right. It will prolong your life.
- If low on health, you can destroy a fire hydrant or toilet, and then walk
  up to the water spout and hold the space bar. Duke will continue drinking
  the water until his health is eventually restored.
- If low on health, using a toilet or urinal will give 10% health.
- Try to USE an electrical outlet; the results can be shocking.
- From a high point, rather than wasting jetpack fuel by hovering all the way
  to the bottom, simply drop off the edge and free fall. Just before reaching
  the ground, hit the 'J' key and it will stop your fall (But be CAREFUL).
- If it moves, shoot it. If it doesn't move, shoot it. And if in doubt, shoot
  it.
- Trash cans, potted plants, cocooned women, and other shootable objects often
  hide bonuses. Shooting them can prove rewarding.
- The dancers will give you a show if you offer them cash.
- If you shoot the dancers, enemies will show up to "punish" you.
- There are a lot of undocumented secrets in the game. These are
  "Supersecrets", and you don't receive credit for finding them. However,
  many of them prove humorous or rewarding to find, so be thorough in your
  search of each level.

DUKEMATCH TIPS **************************************************************

- Learn to use HoloDukes effectively. I've found that they don't tend to
  fool other players when placed in open areas.  Instead, they seem to work
  best if dropped in areas where a player might be likely to hide.  Or, place
  them in front of a video monitor, as if they are accessing it.
- Holding the 'crouch' key while dropping a pipebomb will allow you to roll
  it rather than throw it.  As well as making it easier to more accurately
  place the bomb, it drops them silently. An added feature of this is that
  if you hold the 'crouch' key and drop them from a high place, the pipebomb
  will not make a sound. This can be used to drop them onto unsuspecting
  players without alerting them.
- Lifts and pipebombs can make a great combination. Place a pipebomb on a
  lift and then wait for the other player to activate the lift. When the lift
  rises (or lowers, whatever the case may be), detonate the bomb.
- You can drop a series of pipebombs without detonating them by hitting the
  number 6 key after each bomb is dropped. Use this to set up a series of
  traps.
- Unlike Doom/Doom2, the nightvision goggles in Duke work very effectively.
  In a dark room, your opponent will glow like a candle.
- Steroids are an underrated item in Duke. I've found that using the steroids
  in a Dukematch will make the other player look like he's standing still,
  and he'll find it almost impossible to hit you. Combined with the
  nightvision goggles, the other player won't have much of a chance against
  you (if you can control yourself at that speed, that is).
- If another player is under water, you can track him by the bubbles coming
  to the surface.
- If a player is using the periscope in the submarine in level 3, the scope
  outside the sub will move.
- Weapons fire transports. If a player is chasing you, you can jump into a
  teleporter and then turn and fire back through it. A pipebomb in this case
  works very well.  Just toss it through, let it transport, and then detonate.
- Using the Remote Ridicule taunts can help cover up your actions. If you are
  going to carry out a task that you know will make noise, you can send a
  remote message with one of the <ALT>+F keys. While the message is being
  played it will help cover the noise.

REMOTE RIDICULE MESSAGES ****************************************************

<ALT>+F1:  "You're an inspiration for birth control."
<ALT>+F2:  "You're gonna die for that."
<ALT>+F3:  "It hurts to be you."
<ALT>+F4:  "Lucky son of a bitch!"
<ALT>+F5:  "Hahaha, pay back time!"
<ALT>+F6:  "What are you, some bottom-feeding, scum-sucking algae-eater?"
<ALT>+F7:  "Damn, you're ugly!"
<ALT>+F8:  "Hahaha, wasted!"
<ALT>+F9:  "You suck!"
<ALT>+F10: "AAAGHGHGHGHGGHGHGHGH!"


LEVEL1 - Hollywood Holocaust ************************************************

Top of Building:
        - Ammo hidden behind crate.
        - Shoot yellow tanks (don't get too close!)
        - Drop down shaft to street below.

Main Street:
        - Jump on crate. Jump on slope of building. Jump on ledge where the
          billboard is.  Get RPG that rises out of the ledge.
        - Use slope of building to jump through windows into apartment.
        - Open the "Attack of the Bleach Blonde Biker Bimbos" poster in the
          apartment to re