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==Tips and Tricks == | ==Tips and Tricks == | ||
* It goes without saying that heeding Little Jacob's text message advice and maxing out all available weaponry and armor is a must. Unfortunately, as Jacob points out, the gun car isn't available so you need to pay full price at a gun shop; that, or spend the time visiting weapon spawn locations. There is no time limit to get to Little Jacob's car one he phones you. | * It goes without saying that heeding Little Jacob's text message advice and maxing out all available weaponry and armor is a must. Unfortunately, as Jacob points out, the gun car isn't available so you need to pay full price at a gun shop; that, or spend the time visiting weapon spawn locations. There is no time limit to get to Little Jacob's car one he phones you. | ||
* You're on your own in this mission: not only is Little Jacob's gun car unavailable, but so is Dwayne's [[backup]], Brucie's chopper, etc. | |||
* The traffic in the initial car chase is scripted, however the speed of the target vehicle will vary depending on how close you get. As a result, he might crash into other vehicles in one attempt, but not do so in another. When the enemy car crosses onto the wrong side of the road you don't need to immediately do so yourself (if you miss the crossover) but you should move over at the earliest opportunity because the enemy car will eventually take a wrong-way off-ramp and lose you if you don't get over in time. | |||
* RPGs, grenades and sniper shots are the best way to deal with the initial gauntlet outside the abandoned casino. One spot where it's easy to be killed inside the casino is when you enter the room where the Dimitri/Pegorino cutscene plays out. There will often be a gunman in there who will start firing at you point blank the money the cutscene ends; always toss a grenade or two into the room before entering it. | * RPGs, grenades and sniper shots are the best way to deal with the initial gauntlet outside the abandoned casino. One spot where it's easy to be killed inside the casino is when you enter the room where the Dimitri/Pegorino cutscene plays out. There will often be a gunman in there who will start firing at you point blank the money the cutscene ends; always toss a grenade or two into the room before entering it. | ||
* It's very easy to use up all ammo (including harder-to-find items like grenades and RPG shells) in the gun battle prior to the helicopter chase; don't | * It's very easy to use up all ammo (including harder-to-find items like grenades and RPG shells) in the gun battle prior to the helicopter chase; don't forget you will be facing a second gun battle on Happiness Island. Arriving on the island with the health meter flashing red is also hazardous. | ||
* Right after Niko falls from the helicopter, swim under the dock first, as the rocket Dimitri's henchmen fires may kill you, usually with one shot. Once the rocket has been fired, proceed to the boat and continue with the mission. | * Right after Niko falls from the helicopter, swim under the dock first, as the rocket Dimitri's henchmen fires may kill you, usually with one shot. Once the rocket has been fired, proceed to the boat and continue with the mission. | ||