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DoomRL => Discussion => Topic started by: Nameless on February 27, 2011, 00:55

Title: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Nameless on February 27, 2011, 00:55
In this topic, we list ideas which are fundamentally bad.

1. To defeat the Shambler, attack it with a chainsaw until it dies.
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Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Thexare on February 27, 2011, 02:23
Reloading a Double Shotgun when surrounded by Lost Souls.

Using a Double Shotgun to scout.

Actually there's a LOT of Double Shotgun-related Very Bad Ideas. Not exactly primary weapon material... Very useful, but not something you rely on.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Shoop da Whoop on February 27, 2011, 05:11
Shoot with rocket launcher to nearest wall!
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Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Sambojin on February 27, 2011, 05:32
Making a Micro Launcher for any reason ever is a stupid mistake.

1 tech mod = good rocket launcher.
Any 1 mod = good rocket launcher.
2 tech mods = bad rocket launcher.

The maths of DoomRL 101............

Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Ander Hammer on February 27, 2011, 12:22
If you're fighting a Mancubus, hang out close to a corner so you can pop into cover if you need a breather.

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Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: metroidRL on February 27, 2011, 16:10
Use meele weapons in AoMC
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: fidsah on February 27, 2011, 22:25
In AoB, make sure you take out every former sergeant you see.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Simon-v on February 28, 2011, 03:31
Once you got your hands on a Cool Gun and a Nice Armor, it is okay to relax and start MASHIGN BUTTANZ!!
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Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Battleguy on February 28, 2011, 03:53
Use barrels for cover.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: UnderAPaleGreySky on February 28, 2011, 04:14
Quote from: metroidRL on February 27, 2011, 16:10
Use meele weapons in AoMC
Actually, if you can get your hands on one of the really high powered melee weapons, especially the DS, this isn't that bad of an idea.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: metroidRL on February 28, 2011, 09:21
Whoops.. it was more like: "Use only meele weapons on AoMC"
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 28, 2011, 09:25
Cover is for wusses.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Deathwind on February 28, 2011, 10:42
walk through lava to avoid demons as they won't follow you.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: UltimateChaos on March 06, 2011, 20:46
The doors lock automatically, so you're good.


You close the door.                                                           
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 Dexter                     Armor : blue armor [2/2] (100%)                     
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 tired                                                       Phobos Base  Lev5 

You still need your own toilet paper, though.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Tuomari Jim on March 08, 2011, 11:07
See that megasphere next to that lava barrel?
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Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Kamikaze14 on March 08, 2011, 11:58
BFG 10ks work exactly like BFG 9000s with regards to your immunity to its splash damage.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Tuomari Jim on March 08, 2011, 13:19
When picking up an agility modpack with a full backpack, drop your fully modded missile launcher instead of something trivial like a small medpack.
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Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Deathwind on March 09, 2011, 00:56
This is a BAD advice thread...
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Nameless on March 12, 2011, 06:19
If you are aiming for 100% kills, using rockets unreservedly will help you achieve this.

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Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Angles of death on March 12, 2011, 07:13
Reload dual pistols when fighting The Cyberdemon

Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: thelaptop on March 12, 2011, 07:45
Quote from: Angles of death on March 12, 2011, 07:13
Reload dual pistols when fighting The Cyberdemon
Maaan... I've totally done that before.  Cost me a nice win on AoMr HMP back in 0.9.9.1.

It haunts me till this day.  >.<

On a related note: attacking the Cyberdemon in melee without having any 'zerk on.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: grommile on March 12, 2011, 11:41
Quote from: thelaptop on March 12, 2011, 07:45
On a related note: attacking the Cyberdemon in melee without having any 'zerk on.
In a melee run, if you aren't wielding the dragonslayer, you may not get to choose whether you do so :)
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Errant on March 14, 2011, 00:46
Don't worry too much about all the numbers.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: thelaptop on March 14, 2011, 00:50
Quote from: grommile on March 12, 2011, 11:41
In a melee run, if you aren't wielding the dragonslayer, you may not get to choose whether you do so :)
What I meant to say is, attacking the Cyberdemon in melee without 'zerk after hitting him three times.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: UltimateChaos on March 22, 2011, 10:23
Playing a melee run in Angel of Humanity is definitely the safest way to win
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Ander Hammer on March 23, 2011, 03:37
Quote from: UltimateChaos on March 22, 2011, 10:23
Playing a melee run in Angel of Humanity is definitely the safest way to win

I smell a new diamond badge.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Shoop da Whoop on March 31, 2011, 09:12
When you've get Cybernetic armor, put it on immediately!
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Solarn on April 03, 2011, 01:03
Quote from: Ander Hammer on March 23, 2011, 03:37
I smell a new diamond badge.
I smell a new secret medal.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: UltimateChaos on April 03, 2011, 12:00
It smells suspiciously like pain and frustration
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Ander Hammer on April 03, 2011, 18:23
spoiler: the secret medal is AoHu fists-only conqueror YAAM full win on nightmare etc.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Generic on April 03, 2011, 19:28
Wear Gothic Armor with Gothic Boots next to arch viles and mancubi. You'll need all the protection.
Despite what you may think, double shotguns are entirely effective at long ranges.
Shotgun guys need hugs. Take off your armor and give them one!
There's always cells around the corner. Let loose with your high power BFG9000 at that former human!
You should always wait to use medpacks - I mean, nothing's worse than being less than fully efficient, right? Also, you can get by with 12 health. Don't sweat it.
Out of shells for your combat shotty with many many demons in front of you? Do a full reload - you're going to need all the ammo.
Get Eagle Eye on AoMC, to get rid of that last 2% of possible missing.
Playing pacifist? Get SoaB, to show those demons that you're too much of a man to take down!
When 'zerking, make sure to switch to your fists - you don't get the damage boost otherwise, just like in Doom.
Don't worry, the Trigun's alt-fire won't hurt you (aside from the -5 MaxHP, of course).
Arch viles still have the warmup time for attacks that they did in Doom 2. Peeking out from cover, firing at them for two turns, and going back into cover works.
Not enough room to store some bullets you found? Drop a large medpack - you're never going to need it anyway.
You can fire and move at the same time, just like in Doom. Take advantage of this by circlestrafing the Cyberdemon.
You don't lose accuracy when running in Doom, and you can run forever. The same thing applies in DoomRL.
Don't worry, the projectile splashes you see are completely harmless, like in Doom. 'Cept for the Cyberdemon's rockets, you still want to avoid those.
Arachnotrons aren't a big deal, so long as you use weapons like the double shotgun. There's still a pain chance, and shotguns trigger it much more often.
Chainfire groups of arch viles. You really do need the extra firepower for them.
You can survive nukes with the insane amount of armor berserk packs give you.
Just because you're fighting Hell doesn't mean you should be un-gentlemanlike. Always give off warning shots before attacking something, and make sure they can see you.
Stay in the mid range of arachnotrons, and never get within their melee range. If you're right next to them, you won't be able to dodge their plasma, right?
Stand next to walls when fighting revenants so you can swerve to the left/right and have the missile hit the wall, not you. Again, there's no splash damage, so you don't need to worry about that.
Speaking of the revenant, the Revenant Launcher locks onto enemies. Fire it in any direction. Also, fire it right next to you for the largest cone of vision.
Phase devices aren't worth picking up. If you need to use them, then you're doing something wrong. Homing phase devices are even worse - their only use is for being a lazy bum.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: raekuul on April 03, 2011, 21:15
Gen: I so totally would do Eagle Eye in AoMC, but that's because Cateye :p
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: Angles of death on April 04, 2011, 02:47
Stick around in levels on Nightmare! The monsters enjoy your company.
Title: Re: NOOBTIP:
Post by: grommile on April 04, 2011, 12:57
If you're doing a melee run, nanofiber Cybernetic Armor is a totally excellent idea and you shouldn't hesitate at all.

(I only got away with it thanks to phase devices and ITYTD.)