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 ==== 2-Spot Photos ==== ==== 2-Spot Photos ====
  
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-  * Upon entering Hold 3, equip the camera and point here for the first photo.+  * Upon entering Hold 3, equip the camera and point here for the Marine's Logo. This can be taken second.
  
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-  * Adjust slightly to take the second photo here.+  * Adjust slightly to take the Left shot.
  
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   * This is where you should stand for the second pair of photos.   * This is where you should stand for the second pair of photos.
  
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-  * Third photo is here.+  * Front shot is here, it is pretty forgiving.
  
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-  * And finally, adjust to take the fourth photo here. From here, just go to the PC and you should be finished with the Tanker.+  * And finally, adjust to take the Right shot. From here, just go to the PC and you should be finished with the Tanker.
  
 Thanks to RaichuMGS for providing the still images for the above demonstration! Thanks to RaichuMGS for providing the still images for the above demonstration!
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-  * Other variants for the elevator room in the docks exist. Use the one that works for you, or use the one displayed in the video. There's no time to save here as long as you're on the elevator as soon as it comes down.+  * Other variants for the elevator room in the docks exist. Use the one that works for you, or use the one displayed in the video. Entering into Caution saves a second over taking the guards out before it is called.
  
   * A more concise explanation of coolant rising: Hit your equip button to equip the spray, then press the crouch button and the equip button at the same time to instantly rise and regain the ability to run.   * A more concise explanation of coolant rising: Hit your equip button to equip the spray, then press the crouch button and the equip button at the same time to instantly rise and regain the ability to run.
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   * There is an upper-path Strut D route, found and tested by Azu to be faster.   * There is an upper-path Strut D route, found and tested by Azu to be faster.
  
-  * A clockwise route through the Big Shell exists, routed by Tyler2022 and Plywood, which is potentially a few seconds faster than counter-clockwise. This route is a fair bit riskier if you're not confident/practiced. (Guide will be updated to show this route in the future.)+  * A clockwise route through the Big Shell exists, routed by Tyler2022, Plywood, and dlimes13, which can be faster than counter-clockwise. This route is a fair bit riskier if you're not confident/practiced. (Guide will be updated to show this route in the future.)
  
 +==== Clockwise Bombs ====
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 +  *Pick up Chaff grenades before entering Strut C.
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 +  *Strut D - Warning shot at top of stairs, raildrop //here.// [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBdzxo1buc0&list=PLBGkU-h9AmOuRjas46hJR9PpZZSIsVzZu&index=9&t=0s|Version without alert]] OR [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyW9OhkWXzw&list=PLBGkU-h9AmOuRjas46hJR9PpZZSIsVzZu&index=10&t=0s|Version with alert]]
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 +  *DE Bridge - Warning shot at bottom of stairs, or climb other set of stairs in Caution
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 +  *Taking an alert after Strut E Helipad means you will die in Strut A pipe room
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 +  *Strut F - Throw chaff when you enter 
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 +  *FA Bridge - Throw chaff when you enter, stick to the rail to avoid getting shot
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 +  *Strut A - Hold up pipe room guard, he may call in a caution after being held up. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWRUZ76Yb_U&list=PLBGkU-h9AmOuRjas46hJR9PpZZSIsVzZu&index=9&t=0s|Fast Version]] OR [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFKBVKmmDNA&list=PLBGkU-h9AmOuRjas46hJR9PpZZSIsVzZu&index=10&t=0s|Caution Version]]. You can also kill him, be careful not to shoot too close to the door and Alert the cubical guard
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 +  *AB Bridge - Hold Select on entry if no caution for Rose call, warning shot as you exit outside
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 +  *AB Bridge - Take upper route if on caution, run into guard to delay radio
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 +  *Strut B - Kill guard as you approach the bomb
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 +  *BC Bridge - If you received Caution for AB Bridge, Rose will now call
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 +  *BC Bridge - Evasion avoids slowdown on this bridge
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 +//Insert video here//
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 +  *Cartwheel when the area text fades away, **or** when you only see Raiden's legs
 ====== [3] Midgame (Fatman-Harrier) ====== ====== [3] Midgame (Fatman-Harrier) ======
  
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 This video was made in preparation for the Winter 2017 tournament and provides some no-reset strategies and a Q+A session for best practices for use when beginning to learn the run. Featuring commentary from RaichuMGS, Tyler2022, Plywood, Schnapples, and ScoutPwnage. This video was made in preparation for the Winter 2017 tournament and provides some no-reset strategies and a Q+A session for best practices for use when beginning to learn the run. Featuring commentary from RaichuMGS, Tyler2022, Plywood, Schnapples, and ScoutPwnage.
  
-==== Boss Timing Comparisons ====+==== Boss Strategies and Timing Comparisons ==== 
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   * Getting at least one 3-shot cycle with the M9 on Fatman speeds up the fight immensely, but is recommended for advanced players only as the timing is incredibly strict. Fastest method possible is two 3-shot nonlethal cycles plus one extra shot to finish.   * Getting at least one 3-shot cycle with the M9 on Fatman speeds up the fight immensely, but is recommended for advanced players only as the timing is incredibly strict. Fastest method possible is two 3-shot nonlethal cycles plus one extra shot to finish.
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     * 0 3-shot cycles: 37 seconds     * 0 3-shot cycles: 37 seconds
     * Lethal: 36 seconds     * Lethal: 36 seconds
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      * 4-shot start: 1 minute, 9 seconds      * 4-shot start: 1 minute, 9 seconds
      * 5-shot start: 58 seconds      * 5-shot start: 58 seconds
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      * Non-Lethal PC: ~33 seconds      * Non-Lethal PC: ~33 seconds
      * Non-Lethal HDC: ~33 seconds      * Non-Lethal HDC: ~33 seconds
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 ==== Changelog ==== ==== Changelog ====
  
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 8/20/2018: Update 3.00.1 (Patch/Unpatched section added) 8/20/2018: Update 3.00.1 (Patch/Unpatched section added)
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 +11/4/2018: Update 3.01.0 (Boss strat explanation videos added)
  
  
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