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Tribes: Ascend is the perfect FPS for gamers who want to go fast

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  • IvanIvan Icrontic’s Loveable Bot
  • TiberiusLazarusTiberiusLazarus Upgrader, Achievement Farmer, Theorycrafter, Icrontic Meme Maker, Member, Supporter, Gaming Leader, Expo Attendee
    Incorrect. Tribes: Ascend does have a key that will make you ski. Check your control config to find what it is.
  • IlriyasIlriyas Resident Mage Member, Supporter
    Update on the MUST GO FAST.

    I've been running around on a CTF map for about 5 minutes now. I can get my speed to stick at about 140 km/h and I've sort of got the hang of clearing hills. So I can ski I just can't get to ridiculous speeds yet, nor can I ski jump. Either I need to improve a lot or the Ski Challenge tutorial is a trick by the developers to make me feel bad for not being able to hit the maximum height goal when going at 170km/h
  • ThraxThrax Professional Shill, Fashion Police, Complex Hierarchy Interpreter, Community Leader, D&D Supernerd, Supporter, Dance Commander, Official Rep
    Real pros go to plaid. GOTTA GO FAST.
  • IlriyasIlriyas Resident Mage Member, Supporter
    Then teach me!

    Another update managed to hold 200 for about 5 seconds (Right before my puppy tried to eat my arm and in that split second distraction I hit a large hill and lost momentum)

    I've also gotten to the point where I can out ski turret shots which is awesome.
  • TushonTushon I'm scared, Coach! Event Organizer, Supporter, Gaming Leader, Writer, Folding@Home Leader, Expo Attendee
    I think you're missing either holding shift key or using space for jetpacks
  • IlriyasIlriyas Resident Mage Member, Supporter
    Again no I can use both the space bar for skiing and right mouse for jetpack. With the mounds on the challenge I simply overshoot them when I jet, which is something I'm trying to fix but other than cancelling my forward momentum I can't land on the other side.

    As with hitting the hill my puppy pulled my arm off of my mouse and when I hit the hill I was unable to jet over/up it.

    Other than being able to clear tall buildings with a single bound and having to deal with my puppy and his fascination with arms I think I'm good for skiing.

    Next up: Shooting accurately at speeds over 150.
  • RexxarRexxar Rexxar Member, Supporter
    Downloading right now :D
  • mertesnmertesn Icrontic Duke of Haxor Community Leader, Supporter, Writer, Expo Attendee
    Signed up. Username: mertesn
  • I forgot to mention: MiracleManS
  • ShaylShayl Guest
    Love this game, been playing it for a few months now. Still suck at it, but I don't care!
  • Going fast and following UPS Kingpin on a flag run

    Speed 92.

    lol
  • UPSLynxUPSLynx The Dean of Computer Graphics Community Leader, Supporter, Writer, Official Rep, Sonic
    Going fast and following UPS Kingpin on a flag run

    Speed 92.

    lol
    I was waiting for someone to call me out on that hahahaha.

    Truth, after looking through all the screencaps I have of the game, I don't have any pictures of me actually going fast and showing anything interesting.

    So yes, I cut a corner :orange:

  • TushonTushon I'm scared, Coach! Event Organizer, Supporter, Gaming Leader, Writer, Folding@Home Leader, Expo Attendee
    Again no I can use both the space bar for skiing and right mouse for jetpack. With the mounds on the challenge I simply overshoot them when I jet, which is something I'm trying to fix but other than cancelling my forward momentum I can't land on the other side.

    As with hitting the hill my puppy pulled my arm off of my mouse and when I hit the hill I was unable to jet over/up it.

    Other than being able to clear tall buildings with a single bound and having to deal with my puppy and his fascination with arms I think I'm good for skiing.

    Next up: Shooting accurately at speeds over 150.
    Lol, well I can't help with puppy's attempt at the cutest arm-mauling ever, but I also may be the worst person to give advice in the game. I've only played through the tutorials and a few bot rounds.
  • ThraxThrax Professional Shill, Fashion Police, Complex Hierarchy Interpreter, Community Leader, D&D Supernerd, Supporter, Dance Commander, Official Rep
    I hit a 242kp/h grab last night. It was so fast!
  • UPSLynxUPSLynx The Dean of Computer Graphics Community Leader, Supporter, Writer, Official Rep, Sonic
    That grab was pretty epic man. Plus dat disk boost.

    Ilriyas, best advice I can give is to basically hold down the ski button at all times. No real reason to let off it unless you need to stop. You won't always nail downslopes (especially at speed), but if you can catch just a little bit of it, or at least land of flat ground, you can maintain speed and let your jetpack recharge before the next hill. The most important bit is that you're ready to line up for a flag grab.
  • CantiCanti Member
    I hit a 242 sanics grab last night. It was so fast! But not fast enough!
    Fixt

  • ThraxThrax Professional Shill, Fashion Police, Complex Hierarchy Interpreter, Community Leader, D&D Supernerd, Supporter, Dance Commander, Official Rep
    Never fast enough! Must hit nyancat speeds.
  • RexxarRexxar Rexxar Member, Supporter
    Finished add me Rexxar95
  • Never fast enough! Must hit nyancat speeds.
    I really, really want to mix a Skittles "Taste the Rainbow" joke in.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect The Curator of Delightful Experiences Admin, D&D Supernerd, Supporter, Expo Attendee
    Okay so tonight 10pm EST, Icrontic Tribes game
  • Robert CometaRobert Cometa {IC} ? R U #HATS ! Community Leader, Supporter, Writer, Expo Attendee
    Hey what's going on fast in this thread?

    BobbyDigi

    -Digi
  • CrazyJoeCrazyJoe I am Poopy Joe! D&D Supernerd, Supporter, Writer, Expo Attendee
    CrazyJoe0813 for me... Llama Grab x4 is an awesome achievement in one match, right?
  • BobbyDigiBobbyDigi {IC} ? R U #HATS ! Community Leader, Supporter, Writer, Expo Attendee
    Okay so tonight 10pm EST, Icrontic Tribes game
    Also this is the exact same time as a Pony Stream. Don't expect Bronies at 10pm Eastern tonight.

    -Digi
  • RahnalH102RahnalH102 Member, Writer, Expo Attendee
    My mind is weak. Downloading.

    Account name: Same as here.
  • midgamidga Member
    If you type GOTTAGOFAST into the secret code area
    So, besides the obvious "It's a secret," where is this?
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