Showing posts with label far-cry-2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label far-cry-2. Show all posts

Monday, December 26, 2011

How do I zoom the map in and out in Far Cry 2?

Question

I used to know how to zoom the map in and out in Far Cry 2 (PC version). It was an undocumented control bound to one of the other controls in the game.

Now I can't remember what it is. Any help?

Answer

Not having the game at hand right now, I think it was Reload.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Does crouching improve your aim?

Question

In many games you can crouch to improve your aim, specifically the Battlefield and America's Army series, but there are tons of other FPS that feature crouching for aiming.

In Far Cry 2, will crouching improve your accuracy?

(Extra question: Will it reduce recoil?)

Answer

Crouching does not affect either accuracy or recoil.

Tested with a pristine AR16 (without accuracy upgrade) at a range of 20 seconds walking pace. Target was a floating tire in the marina in the south region.

Fired two complete magazines at one-shot intervals, alternating between standing and crouching. Standing position scored hits on 5 rounds out of 15 both times, crouching scored hits 5 and 6 times out of 15 respectively. Difference not statistically significant.

Shotguns tested by firing at a rock in the middle of the marina and counting the number of water splashes around the rock (indicating misses). Total of 24 rounds fired from each position. Standing missed 56 times, crouching missed 55. Difference not statistically significant.

Switched to Uzi (without accuracy upgrade). Aimed at bottom of nearby crate, fired sustained burst. Muzzle climbed to top of crate by the time magazine was exhausted. Crouched, repeated. Muzzle also climbed to top of crate by magazine exhaustion. No measurable difference.

Pistols and sniper rifles not tested since I couldn't find something that would react when shot from a draw distance great enough to provide meaningful data.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Diamonds indicator on map, is it number of diamonds or suitcases?

Question

When I bring up the map I see a number on top of each region. Is it indicating number of diamonds or suitacases hidden in that region? Some suitcases contain several diamonds.

Answer

The number indicates how many diamond cases are in the region, not the total number of diamonds.

Reference: http://farcry2.wikia.com/wiki/The_Far_Cry_2_FAQ under "Finding 'loot' via GPS?"...

"Note that in the top left of Zone maps there is a blue number on a black square. It tells you the total number of Diamond Cases in this Zone."