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Mayboy
08-09-06, 16:34
I never really got round to completing the first Tomb Raider so im working my way through it now but am stuck on this level. Im trying to pick up the last of the three fuses (the one which is situated on the conveyor belt) question is how do i move the belt so i can get at it? I have read various walkthroughs which mention throwing a switch that opens the door nearby, but i can't find the switch and understand where the walkthrough is trying to lead me.
Andromeda66
08-09-06, 16:40
Did you get past the waterfall int othe passage beyond? There is a dark passage where you'll find some uzis and a switch. That switch activates the conveyer belt which dumps the third fuse on the floor. :wve:
Mayboy
08-09-06, 17:46
Did you get past the waterfall int othe passage beyond? There is a dark passage where you'll find some uzis and a switch. That switch activates the conveyer belt which dumps the third fuse on the floor. :wve:

Do you mean the waterfall near where you enter the level? I can find one switch in the passage behind it but i have already pressed it.
Andromeda66
08-09-06, 17:48
If its the one by the Uzi clips, it should already have activated the conveyor belt.
Mayboy
08-09-06, 18:03
Above the waterfall there is a section where you have to jump from one side of the room to the other (where there is a bollard in the way) i notice a save game crystal below which i cannot reach at the moment, is that where i need to be?

Sorry about this im just dumb. i need a neon sign "down this way!" ;)
Andromeda66
08-09-06, 18:17
Above the waterfall there is a section where you have to jump from one side of the room to the other (where there is a bollard in the way) i notice a save game crystal below which i cannot reach at the moment, is that where i need to be?

Sorry about this im just dumb. i need a neon sign "down this way!" ;)

LOL dont worry about it. Anyways I have the PC version not the PS version which I suppose you're playing. But yeah, now that you mention the Save crystal, I think I know where you are.

How many switches have you thrown yet? There's one behind that room with the crates and barrels in the beginning of the level. This one opens the gate in the passage above the first switch.

EDIT:
For more details you can go through this walkthrough http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tr1/walkthrough/level13.html

If you're still lost, do let me know, I'll try and post some screenshots of the locations :wve:
Mayboy
08-09-06, 18:23
I have thrown every switch except the one that moves the conveyor belt. Right looking at a walkthrough, it says after i have picked up the second fuse do not advance any further into that room because a cowboy will appear and start shooting ( im sure i kept away but he is in the area anyway)

Then it says "Turn around and go back to the Natla box. Climb onto the box and pull up into the tunnel above. Pick up the Uzi clips and throw the switch to open the gate near the CONVEYOR BELT."

i can't find this tunnel above! i also now have to find it while getting continously shot at.
Andromeda66
08-09-06, 18:26
I have thrown every switch except the one that moves the conveyor belt. Right looking at a walkthrough, it says after i have picked up the second fuse do not advance any further into that room because a cowboy will appear and start shooting ( im sure i kept away but he is in the area anyway)

Then it says "Turn around and go back to the Natla box. Climb onto the box and pull up into the tunnel above. Pick up the Uzi clips and throw the switch to open the gate near the CONVEYOR BELT."

i can't find this tunnel above! i also now have to find it while getting continously shot at.

You havent killed the cowboy yet? You need to kill him first and there's a switch in that room (across the lava pit) that you need to throw. I think this one opens the gate to the main switch which initiates the conveyor belt.

And if you've run around exploring , you'd notice a closed gate t the left of the conveyor belt. Thats the door you need to open to get to the main switch which initiates the conveyor belt.
Mayboy
08-09-06, 18:28
I don't have any weapons only ammo.
Andromeda66
08-09-06, 18:34
I believe you havent picked up the fuse in the lava room with cowboy.

Go past the crate into the lava room. You'll find a fuse on the floor. Pick it up and run back. If you go any further the cowboy will appear and roast you so be careful :wve:
The Great Chi
08-09-06, 19:33
The skateboard kid has the best line in the game...

"You shooting at me, you shooting at me"

mmmh, let me think, YES ! .......:D
Andromeda66
09-09-06, 07:55
"You shooting at me, you shootin at me? Aint nobody else around so you must be shootin at me" :D

I like the cowboy as well "It aint nothin personal!!" :D
Karri
10-09-06, 08:19
"You shooting at me, you shootin at me? Aint nobody else around so you must be shootin at me" :D


Actually it's "You firing at me, you firing at me?" :p
He says that after "killing" him in the Saturn version, which is kinda hilarious :D
Andromeda66
10-09-06, 11:28
Actually it's "You firing at me, you firing at me?" :p
He says that after "killing" him in the Saturn version, which is kinda hilarious :D

LOL Thanks Karr :D. Havent played it in ages.
jeffareid
10-09-06, 18:16
I mad a short video of how to open the gate to the conveyor belt switch, starting from where Lara picks up the second fuse. If Lara triggers the cowboy, don't worry, as he won't follow her back into the tunnel. Just head back and continue. When Lara returns she'll have her pistols. Here's the link to the video:

tr1nmf3.wmv (http://jeffareid.net/tr/tr1nmf3.wmv)
Mayboy
11-09-06, 22:13
I mad a short video of how to open the gate to the conveyor belt switch, starting from where Lara picks up the second fuse. If Lara triggers the cowboy, don't worry, as he won't follow her back into the tunnel. Just head back and continue. When Lara returns she'll have her pistols. Here's the link to the video:

tr1nmf3.wmv (http://jeffareid.net/tr/tr1nmf3.wmv)

Thanks so much for doing that.

:)
Mayboy
12-09-06, 10:47
Had another play last night and unfortunately the Natla box you have to climb up onto is not in the correct position. On my game it is right next to that red mining machine thing, meaning i have to push it through into the next room to use it, then back out so i can access the previous room again to complete the level. Here comes the problem....the cowboy is loose and constantly shoots at me. I don't have enough medipacks to get the job done lol...i wish Lara would push and pull things quicker.

Is there a way round this or shall i just re-start the level.
jeffareid
12-09-06, 20:22
I didn't think the cowboy would enter the tunnel where the Natla crate is. Lara doesn't need to go to the area where she got the 2nd fuse from until the end of the level when she has her pistols again. Lara can move around the crate when it's in the right spot, so just move to where I have it in the video. ... or you can just restart the level.
Mayboy
13-09-06, 18:24
I couldn't do it in the end without killing him so i used a cheat and popped him full of lead, that was so satisfying.

:)
thevman
13-09-06, 20:42
For some reason I thought all you had to do was push the block far enough for her to climb up and you wouldn't trigger the cowboy. Then you could get all 3 fuses, lower the control room which takes you to another path, get some guns and THEN go blast the cowboy... ;)
Mayboy
13-09-06, 22:40
For some reason I thought all you had to do was push the block far enough for her to climb up and you wouldn't trigger the cowboy. Then you could get all 3 fuses, lower the control room which takes you to another path, get some guns and THEN go blast the cowboy... ;)

Cocky aren't you. ;)

I think the problem stemed from the fact that i picked up the fuse in the room with the cowboy before pushing the block to the required position, therefore i must of triggered him in the process.

Anyway problem solved, although as i have just found out it is far from the end of the level, cant wait to see the back end of these mines.
jeffareid
14-09-06, 03:35
I think the problem stemed from the fact that i picked up the fuse in the room with the cowboy before pushing the block to the required position.No, it's just Lara's position, the block doesn't matter. If Lara goes even a partial step forwards after picking up the fuse, the cowboy will be tirggered. Pressing roll after picking up the fuse will trigger the cowboy. Lara can only step back or back flip after picking up the fuse to avoid triggering the cowboy.

Also, you're correct, after getting the pistols, you'll be dealing with the cowboy (already done), a skateboard kid, and the big guy with a shotgun, the three guys you see during the FMV just before Natla's mines.
DREWY
14-09-06, 04:07
cant wait to see the back end of these mines.

My thoughts exactly. My least favorite level. I usually hurry through this.
Mayboy
15-09-06, 15:08
Just finished those dreadful mines...yay!

Time to enter the pyramid and tackle those mutants.

:D
Karri
15-09-06, 17:07
My least favorite level. I usually hurry through this.

Really? :eek:
Natla's Mines is easily my favorite level. Lots of different stuff going on. You have to get your guns back and shoot those guys, use the fuses to drop the house, activate a drill dolly, avoid lava, blow up a wall with TNT... Plus the great sceneries, especially the walls of Atlantis in the end. This level is awesome!