mortar

(Y[O]guM) #1

hi guys, well i’m a bit of a noob in ET and i was playing it yesterday… so i tried the mortar. But i really don’t get it! Can any1 please explain how a mortar works?!?

THNX! :clap:

(squadjot) #2

you have to use a key for your command map …(menu>options>controls)

Expand the the command map while mortaring…when the mortarnade hits the ground…u should see a icon on the commandmap that indicates where it hits more specificly.

(EvilBaga) #3

First go to alternate fire mode to set up the mortar. This i believe is Mouse 2 by default…but can be changed in options.

Then choose the direction and angle and let her rip. (Note: 90 isnt very healthy)

The command map will show you where your shots fall (Default key: G)
Also Artillery will be shown on your command map, along with enemy troop movements if a friendly covert is viewing them. You can use this info to guide your shots. It generally takes about 5 seconds from when you fire a shot till it hits.

P.S READ THE MANUAL! It isnt very long! :blah:

(jampot) #4

by the way for u mappers, i found that the ceiling for the mortar is <2000 above current position for 90degrees, so to prevent your mortar fire going into void make sure your ceiling is over 2000 above your highest point in the map

(Ifurita) #5

ummm … no. Actually you just need a tracemap

Mortar explaine: http://www.planetwolfenstein.com/4newbies/et-mortar.htm

(Bongoboy) #6

Hey Furi, I was just about to point this thread your-FAQ-wards! Go, you!

(Ifurita) #7

:clap:

(eRRoLfLyNN) #8

This thread is good too -> http://www.splashdamage.com/index.php?name=pnPHPbb2&file=viewtopic&t=2647