... Player's Guide: The Grappling Hook ...

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One of the simplest to use, but difficult to master, tools to hit the Quake series is the concept of a grappling hook. This "weapon" can save your life, but just as easily bring it to an end. From a strategist's perspective the grapple is an awesome tool. It allows you to reach previously unreachable spots in a map while maintaining a degree of stealth. Yet when in use the cable flying through the air is highly visible. Making you an easy target for anyone who's had a bit of practice with the rail gun. Before you can go swinging through your favorite level you have to bind the hook to a key. To do this simply follow these simple steps: Ok, now that you've got your grappling hook bound to a key hop into a skirmish game and give it a whirl.   Some interesting facts about the hook: the hook itself does no damage to other players ... but you can grapple on to someone :) you cannot grapple on to someone during a round countdown (the "3.. 2... 1... Fight!" part) the grapple can be used to open doors, but will not attach to them Some cool tactics: the grapple combined with the gauntlet can be very deadly combination with practice the grapple fires and pulls just a little too slowly to save you from a fire fight if you see a grapple flying through the air, chances are someone will come flying by pretty soon so pull out your rail gun and let them have it. Did you find this section to be helpful? Confusing? Please send comments my way.