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Firing in different directions is possible...sort of

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Post Thu Dec 18, 2003 8:24 pm

Firing in different directions is possible...sort of

I found this out a while ago when I accidently punched the wrong button.
When you hit the ' key all your guns (not missiles) fire in different directions depending on where you point your reticle. I'm not sure why or how this can be usefull because the aim sucks this way, but still I had to tell you guys.

Edit: Damn spelling.

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Post Thu Dec 18, 2003 9:10 pm

Yeah, that's the cross fire key. It fires all weapons in the current direction they're facing (I think). It's in the FAQ. I haven't found a good use for it.


there is apparently a widespread myth among users that "spamming" is what happens when you dump cans of Spam into a revolving fan.

Post Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:00 pm

interisting, it could be used when you are sourounder with many enemes
I hope its something like in the "The Last Star Fighter" movie when he uses something like this taking all ships sourounding him including big battleship.
of course this cross fire is more useful for frighters in FL.

it would be cool if you can still aim using missles while you are firing
wiht " ' " .

I am going to try it now


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Post Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:10 pm

it was called death blossom. while it did take out all the fighters, the command ship plowed into a moon after the gunstar grand slammed four missiles into the forward section.
(sigh) gunstar...that would be a nice addon...

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Post Fri Dec 19, 2003 12:12 am

I just prefer to use the "H" key (Turret Mode) to cover my back while going into a tradelane. Interesting find, though.


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Post Fri Dec 19, 2003 1:44 am

Another interesting thing is if you hit tab to put your thrusters on and then hit F1 to pause, and then resume the game, your thrusters will go without you having to push tab. It frees up your other hand for some of the story line missions where the only way to survive is to run arround madly like a chicken with its head cut off. Also, with mods that give you thrusters that max out over 400, it acts like a second (and better) cruise engine. --- VH16

Thrusters: the ultimate example of a friend in need being a friend indeed

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Post Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:23 am

That trick also works with the chat (default [Enter) key in Multiplayer.


there is apparently a widespread myth among users that "spamming" is what happens when you dump cans of Spam into a revolving fan.

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