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Old 23-12-09, 13:40   #21
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PARISIAN BACK STREETS - Part 2 (Playstation players)

Some of the instructions provide some insight into the game because they usually refer to things that are no longer present in-game. In any case I've included all of the instructions I found in the text files and organized them myself. Most of the instrusctions present here were also found in this level's sound files. Most of them were recorded but there are a few exceptions.

PLAYSTATION 2 - USED INSTRUCTIONS

Quote:
ALLEYWAY

OBSERVATION
This looks like a safe area, but I need to find a way out.

INSTRUCTIONS ON RUNNING AND WALKING
To move around use the left Analog stick. Push forward gently to walk and all the way forward to run.

OBSERVATION
That bin looks climbable.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING BINS
To climb the bin stand next to it and push forward on the left Analog stick.

INSTRUCTIONS ON GRABBING BALCONIES
To grab the balcony walk to the edge of the bin and press the Jump button, then push forward on the left Analog stick to climb up.

INSTRUCTIONS ON WALKING AND STANDING JUMPS
This gap looks easy, to jump it walk to the edge and stop, remember, holding the Walk button will stop me from falling off.
Now press the jump button and push forward on the left Analog stick at the same time.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING LADDERS
To climb the ladder stand facing it and press forward on the left Analog stick.
To get off push left on the left Analog stick.

ROUTE A - ROOFTOPS

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING THROUGH WINDOWS
Maybe I can climb through that window, walk up to the window and push forwards.

INSTRUCTIONS ON SEARCHING DRAWERS AND CUPBOARDS
I'll have a look round whilst I'm here. To open drawers and cupboards stand in front of them and press Action.

OBSERVATION
It looks like I need something to force this open.

INSTRUCTIONS ON STANDING JUMPS AND CATCHING LEDGES
The jump to that canopy looks challenging but I think I can make it. Walk to the edge and stop.
Now push forward and Jump together. Then press Action in mid-air to grab the canopy.

INSTRUCTIONS ON VAULTING OVER RAILINGS
Walk up to the railings, stop and push forward and I'll vault over easily.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOPPING
I can hop to the other side. Hold down walk and press Jump.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING DRAINPIPES
To climb the drainpipe walk up to it and push forward.

INSTRUCTIONS ON WALKING
Remember that by holding the walk button I won't fall off any ledges.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING OFF DRAINPIPES
To climb off the drainpipe at the top, push up and diagonal in the direction you want to go.

INSTRUCTIONS ON GRIP BAR
Don't keep me hanging around. I need to reach the roof before I lose my grip.
Now I've got my strength back I can shimmy around that corner.

GUIDANCE
Made it! No time to waste. I need to get to Carvier's apartment

OBSERVATION
Could be something useful in there. I need a way to prize those doors open.

INSTRUCTIONS ON MOVING OBJECTS
To move the barrel stand next to it, then press and hold Action. Whilst still holding Action, push forward to push the barrel or pull back to pull it.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HANGING ONTO EDGES
There's a crowbar down there! That'll come in useful. To hang from the edge of the building walk to the ledge and press Action. To make me let go press Action again or push forward to climb back up.

OBSERVATION
I need to shimmy to that walkway, but I don't think I'm strong enough yet.

STRENGTH
I feel stronger now. Maybe I can shimmy to that walkway.

OBSERVATION
This door is locked, I'll need a key.

INSTRUCTIONS ON STEALTH
I need to move quietly. Tap the Stealth button and then use the Left Analog stick to move me around.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HUGGING THE WALL AND PEERING AROUND
To hug the wall whilst moving in Stealth, press the Action button when I'm standing next to it. Push right or left to move me. When I reach a corner I will peer around.

OBSERVATION
Great, there’s the key!

ROUTE B - STREETS

Note: This route is locked to the player but it can still be accessed through a fly cheat. The following instructions can be found there

INSTRUCTIONS ON VAULTING OVER RAILINGS
I can clear those railings easily. To jump over the railings walk up to them and push forward.

OBSERVATION
That drainpipe looks climbable.

INSTRUCTIONS ON MOVING OBJECTS
To move the barrel stand next to it, then press and hold Action. Whilst still holding Action, push forward to push the barrel or pull back to pull it.

OBSERVATION ON OBJECTS
Some moveable objects can be climbed on.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING DRAINPIPES
To climb the drainpipe walk up to it and push forward.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING OFF DRAINPIPES
To climb off the drainpipe at the top, push up and diagonal in the direction you want to go.

INSTRUCTIONS ON GRIP BAR
Don't keep me hanging around. I need to reach the roof before I lose my grip.

OBSERVATION
That wire looks like it will take my weight.

INSTRUCTIONS ON STANDING JUMPS, CATCHING WIRES AND WALKING
Walk to the edge and stop. Press forward and Jump together. In mid-air press and hold Action to grab the wire. Remember, holding the Walk button stops me from falling off ledges.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HANGING ON TO EDGES
To hang from the edge of the building walk to the ledge and press Action. To make me let go press Action again or push forward to climb back up.

OBSERVATION
This door is locked, I'll need a key.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CRAWLING
I can crawl through that gap in the fence. To crawl press and hold the duck button, then use the Left Analog stick to move me around.

OBSERVATION
I can crawl through that gap in the gate.

INSTRUCTIONS ON COMMANDO CRAWL
I need to get lower. To commando crawl press and hold the Duck button then press the Stealth button.

INSTRUCTIONS ON STEALTH
I need to get to the end of that alleyway. There's Police everywhere so I need to move quietly. Tap the Stealth button and then use the Left Analog stick to move me around.

INSTRUCTIONS ON PEERING AROUND CORNERS
To check the coast is clear hug the wall whilst moving in Stealth. Push right or left when I reach a corner and I'll peer around.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HUGGING THE WALL AND PEERING AROUND
To hug the wall whilst moving in Stealth, press the Action button when I'm standing next to it. Push right or left to move me. When I reach a corner I will peer around.

OBSERVATION
There might be more police around! I must get down this alleyway unnoticed.
PS2 UNUSED INSTRUCTIONS

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PREPARING FOR SOMETHING
Here we go.

Note: Could apply to any running jump or before a long shimmying

INSTRUCTIONS ON TURNING AND SIDE STEPPING
To turn on the spot use the left and right Directional buttons, to side-step use left and right Directional buttons whist holding Walk.

Note: Could be applied anywhere in the level but most likely while searching the drawers and cupboards.

To sidestep, push right or left on the Left Analog stick whilst holding down L1.

Note: An alternative instruction to side stepping with Analogue Sticks

INSTRUCTIONS ON OPENING DOORS
Let's see if I can open this door.
To try opening the door stand in front of it and press Action.

Note: It might’ve applied to any door you had the key to or it might’ve applied to the door in route B that leads back to the start of the level or for the door at the end of route B that leads back to the beginning of route B.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HIDING INSIDE BINS
I need a hiding place. That bin will do. Walk up to the bin and press Action. When the coast is clear press Action again to get out.

Note: There is a total of 3 bins in the level. This might’ve applied to any of them in case Lara was seen by the police from afar. However there is a whispering tone which suggests that it might’ve been applied to the bin in route B, the invisible one near the wall because Lara keeps a whispering tone during a few instructions in that area.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HAND TO HAND COMBAT
If I'm unarmed, or don't have a weapon drawn, tap Action and I'll punch my enemy.
To hit the enemy with a right and left punch, double tap Action.
To kick, firmly push Action

Note: Alternate HTH combat instructions. Notice that the buttons have changed from R1 to the Action button. Lara cannot fight the police as she will automatically surrender so this might belong in another level

OBSERVATION
Uh oh! A guard dog. I'll try another route.

Note: There is a chained dog in Parisian Back Streets, maybe Lara is referring to him. Dogs would’ve alerted the police.

INSTRUCTIONS ON SWIMMING
That water looks deep enough to swim in.
Use the left Analog stick to guide or swim forward.
To climb out at the water's edge push forward on the left Analog stick and press the Action button.
To swim under water press and hold Jump.
Use the left Analog stick to guide me and the Jump button to stroke forward.

Note: There is no water in Parisian Back Streets, the first moment we encounter water is in Bouchard’s Hideout so it’s possible this belongs there.

INSTRUCTIONS ON LOOKING AROUND
To look around press and hold R3 whilst moving the right Analog stick.
Use the right Analog stick to rotate the camera.
To look around press and hold R2 whilst moving the right Analog stick..

Note: Could be applied anywhere in the level but most likely in the beginning or in a wide open space. Notice the alternative instructions to look around.

INSTRUCTIONS ON WALKING
Press the Walk button once to lock me into walk mode, press it again to return me to run mode.

Note: Most likely to be shown at the beginning of the level

INSTRUCTIONS ON 180 ROLL
Press the Roll button to perform a 180 degree roll.

Note: Most likely applied to a dead end or in a wide open space

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING OFF DRAINPIPES/SHIMMYING
Push the left Analog stick in the direction you want to go.

Note: It could’ve been an instruction to climbing off the drainpipe or on shimmying.

To Shimmy push the left Analog stick in the direction you want to go

Note: A more complete version of the instruction

OBSERVATION
This drop's too high to jump. I need a key to open this gate. Then I'll be able to jump to that rooftop and land safely.

Note: The rooftop was removed in the retail version, a ladder was placed instead for Lara to make her way down. The rooftop was likely removed because if Lara fell before she got to the walkway she would’ve landed on the rooftop and survived the fall, eliminating the need to get to the walkway and acquire the key entirely.

DECISION POINT
Hm, shall I go straight on or climb that ladder?

Note: This was removed because route B was removed.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING UP OBJECTS
I can climb up on that air-con unit.

Note: The air-con unit was substituted by a ladder in the retail version.

OBSERVATION
Looks like that drainpipe is the only way to the rooftops.

Note: This is refering to the drainpipe on route A

OBSERVATION
I can move that barrel under the drainpipe.

Note: This refers to the barrel on route B

OBSERVATION
I'll make a dash for those steps.

Note: This cannot be verified, nevertheless there is an invisible structure right by the end of route B, you can tell there are some steps, maybe Lara is referring to them.

OBSERVATION
There must be a way up from here

Note: This line fits the end of route B where the player has to find a drainpipe or a bin to make their way up.

OBSERVATION
I could hide in that building. I'll head for the doorway.

Note: This line refers to the door that leads to Derelict Apartment Block. This cannot be verified because as soon as Lara hits the ground a cutscene is triggered. In previous builds this was not the case. It looks like it fits here.

OBSERVATION
This jump looks easy

OBSERVATION
I need to get lower
PS2 UNRECORDED INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS ON PICKUPS
I can pick that up
To pick up an object stand over it and press the action button

INSTRUCTIONS ON MOVING OBJECTS
I think I can move that
To move an object stand next to it, then press and hold the action button.
Use the left analog stick to push or pull it.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING OBJECTS
I can climb up on that. [RECORDED]
To climb up onto an object stand next to it.
Push forward on the left analog stick to climb up.

INSTRUCTIONS ON STANDING JUMPS
This gap looks easy
To jump the gap walk to the edge and stop.
Now press the jump button and forward on the left analog stick

INSTRUCTIONS ON RUNNING JUMPS
I can clear this gap if I run at it
To run and jump firstly line yourself up with the gap [RECORDED]
Push forward on the left analog stick to run.
Then press the jump button near the edge.

INSTRUCTIONS ON RUNNING JUMPS AND CATCHING LEDGES
This looks tricky, I'll need to jump and catch.
To jump and catch line yourself up with the gap.
Push forward on the left analog stick to run.
Press the jump button near the edge and hold the action button whilst in the air to grab the ledge.
Now push forward on the left analog stick to climb up.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING LADDERS
I can climb that easily
To climb the ladder stand facing it and push forward on the left analog stick
Now push forward on the left analog stick to climb up.
To climb down pull back on the left analog stick.

INSTRUCTIONS ON OPENING DOORS
Let's see if it's locked.
Stand in front of the door and press the action button

INSTRUCTIONS ON SHIMMYING
It's too narrow to walk here but I can shimmy along to continue
To shimmy stand at the edge and press and hold the action button
Pull back on the left analog stick to lower me over the edge
Now push left or right on the left analog to move me along.

INSTRUCTIONS ON THROWING OBJECTS
I can throw this
Pick up an object by pressing the action button, then press the action button once again to throw it.

Note: Lara has unused animations of throwing small objects.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING DRAINPIPES
That drainpipe will take my weight
Stand next to the drainpipe and press the action button
Now use the left analog stick to climb.

INSTRUCTIONS ON STEALTH
Cops everywhere. I need to stealth my way through.
To stealth around press the stealth button
In stealth mode I can keep close to some walls to stay hidden [RECORDED]

INSTRUCTIONS ON CRAWLING
I can crawl under here
To crawl, press and hold the duck button
Then push forward on the left analog stick to crawl forward

INSTRUCTIONS ON OPERATING SWITCHES
Will this switch work? Let's try.
Stand in front of the switch and press the action button

INSTRUCTIONS ON SWIMMING
The water looks inviting
To swim forward hold down the jump button and use the left analog stick to guide.
Remember to come up for air
Gasp' - to swim on the surface use the left analog stick
To climb out swim to the edge and press the action button

INSTRUCTIONS ON MONKEY SWINGING
I can monkey swing over that fence by using the fire escape
Standing under the fire escape press the jump button and then hold the action button to grab the rail.
Push forward on the left analog stick to monkey swing forward
To let go simply release the action button.

Note: This instruction has a reference to a fire escape. It’s impossible to know if these lines were recorded before they ever built the level but if they were recorded after then it surely means Parisian Back Streets’ design was a tad different from the one we know.

INSTRUCTIONS ON SHOOTING
Time for some target practice
To shoot, press the combat button to draw guns and press the same button again to fire. [RECORDED]
For multiple targets press the lock-on button to toggle between targets in turn

INSTRUCTIONS ON HAND TO HAND COMBAT
How's my sparring skills
Stand in front of the enemy and press the hand to hand and action buttons to punch or kick
To block an attack press the defend button

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING BINS
To climb onto the bin stand next to it and push forward on the Movement buttons.

Note: This instructions speaks of Movement buttons. It could be a PS2 instruction or a generalization for both PC and PS2
ALTERNATIVE PS2 INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS ON RUNNING AND WALKING
To move around use the Left Analog stick. Push forward gently to walk and all the way forward to run. If you tap L1 I'll walk everywhere. Tap L1 again to return to Run Mode.

Note: This instruction is clearly a bit more detailed

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING THROUGH WINDOWS
I can check this apartment out and get out of the rain.
Walk up to the window and push forward.

INSTRUCTIONS ON VAULTING OVER RAILINGS
Walk up to the railings and press Jump and forward and I'll vault over easily.

Note: It looks like the buttons used to vault over railings were different at some point.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING DRAINPIPES
To climb the drainpipe push forward

Note: Might’ve been an alternative instruction to the drainpipe on route B but it would’ve been a better one

INSTRUCTIONS ON CRAWLING
To crawl press and hold the Duck button then push forward on the left Analog stick.

INSTRUCTIONS ON COMMANDO CRAWL
To commando crawl press stealth button and then forward.

Note: It looks like the buttons used to commando crawl were different at some point

INSTRUCTIONS ON STEALTH
Police everywhere! I've no weapons so I must move quietly here.
To move quietly press stealth button and walk towards the wall.

Note: You can tell by Lara’s whispering tone that this belongs in route B

INSTRUCTIONS ON PEERING AROUND CORNERS
In stealth mode, whilst hugging the wall, walk to the corner and push right.
I can safely peer round corners whilst hugging the wall.

Note: There's a whispering tone. These instructions seem to say the same. Not only they are alternatives to the retail instructions but also alternatives to themselves

INSTRUCTIONS ON HUGGING THE WALL AND PEERING AROUND
To hug the wall whilst in stealth mode stand next to it and press Action.

Note: The whispering continues

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Old 26-12-09, 21:11   #22
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That is pretty amazing! And sad at the same time, of course, because I'd really love to play THIS! I love AoD anyway, but this... this...
I can't wait for the next entry!
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Old 27-12-09, 02:11   #23
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She finds herself ambushed at the end of the corridor. The dogs give no chance and straightly jump at her face. She protects her face with the hands but in two seconds she is thrown out of the window but finds herself without her backpack. You might be wondering how she got it back because Werner found it in Egypt and they weren't exactly in a trades mood. But answers for these questions will be told later.
I really don't understand this part of the video. How did dogs take her backpack from her in two seconds? Even Lara was not facing back ??? Is something missing?

I would know controls were really a big problem for Core by now, too. But who said "Sony refused controls and asked to renew them"? Source please. Really wonder this.
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Old 27-12-09, 13:38   #24
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PARISIAN BACK STREETS - Part 2 (PC players)

Some of the instructions provide some insight into the game because they usually refer to things that are no longer present in-game. In any case I've included all of the instructions I found in the text files and organized them myself. Most of the instrusctions present here were also found in this level's sound files. Most of them were recorded but there are a few exceptions.

PC USED INSTRUCTIONS

Quote:
ALLEYWAY

OBSERVATION
This looks like a safe area, but I need to find a way out.

INSTRUCTIONS ON RUNNING AND WALKING
To move around use the Cursor keys, you can also use the Mouse to steer me left or right.

OBSERVATION
That bin looks climbable.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING BINS
To climb onto the bin stand next to it and press the up Cursor key..

INSTRUCTIONS ON GRABBING BALCONIES
To grab the balcony walk to the edge of the bin and press the Jump key. Then push the up Cursor key to climb up.

INSTRUCTIONS ON WALKING AND STANDING JUMPS
This gap looks easy, to jump it walk to the edge and stop. Remember, holding the Walk key will stop me from falling off.
Now press the jump button and the up Cursor key at the same time.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING LADDERS
To climb the ladder stand facing it and press the up Cursor key.
To get off press the left Cursor key.

ROUTE A - ROOFTOPS

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING THROUGH WINDOWS
Maybe I can climb through that window, walk up to the window and press the up Cursor key.

INSTRUCTIONS ON SEARCHING DRAWERS AND CUPBOARDS
I'll have a look round whilst I'm here. To open drawers and cupboards stand in front of them and press Action.

OBSERVATION
It looks like I need something to force this open.

INSTRUCTIONS ON STANDING JUMPS AND CATCHING LEDGES
The jump to that canopy looks challenging but I think I can make it. Walk to the edge and stop.
Now press up Cursor and Jump together. Then press Action in mid-air to grab the canopy.

INSTRUCTIONS ON VAULTING OVER RAILINGS
Walk up to the railings, stop and press the up Cursor key and I’ll vault over easily.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOPPING
I can hop to the other side. Hold down walk and press Jump.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING DRAINPIPES
To climb the drainpipe walk up to it and press the up Cursor key.

INSTRUCTIONS ON WALKING
Remember that by holding the walk key I won’t fall over any ledges.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING OFF DRAINPIPES
To climb off the drainpipe at the top press the up Cursor along with the right or left Cursor key depending on the direction you want to go.

INSTRUCTIONS ON GRIP BAR
Don't keep me hanging around. I need to reach the roof before I lose my grip.
Now I've got my strength back I can shimmy around that corner.

GUIDANCE
Made it! No time to waste. I need to get to Carvier's apartment

OBSERVATION
Could be something useful in there. I need a way to prize those doors open.

INSTRUCTIONS ON MOVING OBJECTS
To move the barrel stand next to it, then press and hold Action. Whilst still holding Action, press the up or down Cursor key to push or pull the barrel.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HANGING ON TO EDGES
There’s a crowbar down there! That’ll come in useful. To hang from the edge of the building walk to the ledge and press Action. To make me let go press Action again or press the up Cursor key to climb back up.

OBSERVATION
I need to shimmy to that walkway, but I don't think I'm strong enough yet.

STRENGTH
I feel stronger now. Maybe I can shimmy to that walkway.

OBSERVATION
This door is locked, I'll need a key.

INSTRUCTIONS ON STEALTH
I need to move quietly. Press the Stealth key and then use the Cursor keys to move me around.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HUGGING THE WALL AND PEERING AROUND
To hug the wall whilst moving in Stealth, press the Action button when I'm standing next to it. Push right or left to move me. When I reach a corner I will peer around.

OBSERVATION
Great, there’s the key!

Note: Route B does not contain any PC instructions even if you’re playing in PC, they are PS2 instructions.
PC UNUSED INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS ON OPENING DOORS
Let's see if I can open this door.
To try opening the door stand in front of it and press Action.

INSTRUCTIONS ON OPENING DOORS
To crawl press and hold the duck button, then press the up cursor key
I need to get lower

INSTRUCTIONS ON SWIMMING
That water looks deep enough to swim in.
Use the Cursor keys to guide or swim around.
To climb out at the water’s edge press the up Cursor key and press the Action button.
To swim under water press and hold Jump
Use the Cursor keys to guide me and the Jump key to stroke forward

OBSERVATION
There must be a way up from here

INSTRUCTIONS ON SHIMMYING
To Shimmy use the right or left Cursor keys.

INSTRUCTIONS ON LOOKING AROUND
To look around press and hold the Look button whilst pressing the Cursor keys or moving the mouse.
To look around press and hold the Look button whilst moving the Mouse

INSTRUCTIONS ON WALKING
Press the walk button once to lock me into Walk mode. Press it again to return me to Run mode

Note: The PS2 has a considerable amount of unused instructions when compared to the PC. PS2 instructions that don't mention buttons can easily complete the missing instructions in here.
PC UNRECORDED INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS ON PICKUPS
I can pick that up
To pick up an object stand over it and press the action key

INSTRUCTIONS ON MOVING OBJECTS
I think I can move that
To move an object stand next to it, then press and hold the action key
Use the cursor keys to push or pull it.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING OBJECTS
I can climb up on that.
To climb up onto an object stand next to it.
Use the cursor keys to climb up.

INSTRUCTIONS ON STANDING JUMPS
This gap looks easy
To jump the gap walk to the edge and stop.
Now press the jump key and the up cursor key

INSTRUCTIONS ON RUNNING JUMPS
I can clear this gap if I run at it
To run and jump firstly line yourself up with the gap
Press the up cursor key to run
Then press the jump key near the edge.

INSTRUCTIONS ON RUNNING JUMPS AND CATCHING LEDGES
This looks tricky, I'll need to jump and catch.
To jump and catch line yourself up with the gap.
Press the up cursor key to run
Press the jump key near the edge an hold the action key whilst in the air to grab the ledge.
Press the up cursor key to climb up.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING LADDERS
I can climb that easily
To climb the ladder stand in front of it and press the action key
Use the cursor keys to climb.
To climb down press the down cursor key

INSTRUCTIONS ON OPENING DOORS
Let's see if it's locked.
Stand in front of the door and press the action key

INSTRUCTIONS ON SHIMMYING
It's too narrow to walk here but I can shimmy along to continue
To shimmy stand at the edge and press and hold the action key
Push down cursor to lower me over the edge
Now push left or right cursor keys to move me along.

INSTRUCTIONS ON THROWING OBJECTS
I can throw this
Pick up an object by pressing the action key then press the action key once again to throw it.

Note: Lara has unused animations of throwing small objects.

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLIMBING DRAINPIPES
That drainpipe will take my weight
Stand next to the drainpipe and press the action key
Now use the cursor keys to climb

INSTRUCTIONS ON STEALTH
Cops everywhere. I need to stealth my way through.
To stealth around press the stealth key
In stealth mode I can keep close to some walls to stay hidden [RECORDED]

INSTRUCTIONS ON CRAWLING
I can crawl under here
To crawl, press and hold the duck key
Then push up cursor key to crawl forward

INSTRUCTIONS ON OPERATING SWITCHES
Will this switch work? Let's try.
Stand in front of the switch and press the action key

INSTRUCTIONS ON SWIMMING
The water looks inviting
To swim forward hold down the jump key and use the cursor keys to guide.
Remember to come up for air
Gasp' - to swim on the surface use the cursor keys
To climb out swim to the edge and press the action key

INSTRUCTIONS ON MONKEY SWINGING
I can monkey swing over that fence by using the fire escape
Standing under the fire escape press the jump key and then hold the action key to grab the rail.
Push the up cursor key to monkey swing forward
To let go simply release the action key

Note: This instruction has a reference to a fire escape. It’s impossible to know if these lines were recorded before they ever built the level but if they were recorded after then it surely means Parisian Back Streets’ design was a tad different from the one we know.

INSTRUCTIONS ON SHOOTING
Time for some target practice
To shoot, press the combat key to draw guns and press the same key again to fire.
For multiple targets press the lock-on key to toggle between targets in turn

INSTRUCTIONS ON HAND TO HAND COMBAT
How's my sparring skills
Stand in front of the enemy and press the hand to hand and action keys to punch or kick
To block an attack press the defend key.

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Old 29-12-09, 04:01   #25
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Old 29-12-09, 09:00   #26
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Thanks to this amazing thread, last night I was dreaming about playing the full version of AoD (some places were exactly as described here ). It was so beautiful and there were Germany and Turkey as well and I was like
I'm really looking forward to the next part
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Old 02-01-10, 17:38   #27
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DERELICT APARTMENT BLOCK




The developers did not do this level justice. It showed such promise in concept but in reality it's a major disappointment. You want to know how they butchered this fantastic level?


CONCEPTUAL STAGE




Elevator concept


APARTMENT LEVEL - If Lara doesn't get caught by the police in the previous level she gets to visit the Apartment level. This level might resemble Derelict Apartment Block and it does, with an exception. The police are not aware Lara is inside unlike in the retail where they throw a gas bomb.

1 - Lara enters the apartment through a window on the ground floor
2 - She sees a policeman knock on an apartment door
3 - She quickly runs up stairs
4 - On the upper floor she gets trapped between two policeman
5 - So she dives down the laundry chute
6 - She lands on a pile of laundry in the basement
7 - Lara must hide on top of the lift because
8 - A policeman is about to come into the basement
9 - The policeman takes the elevator with Lara on top of it
10 - The policeman leaves the elevator and continues his search
11 - Lara gets down to the floor and into a corridor
12 - Then she enters an apartment
13 - And she has to creep upstairs
14 - Past the residents who are watching TV or something
15 - She makes her way out the window
16 - And onto the roof


WAREHOUSE LEVEL - If Lara gets caught by the police in the previous level she gets to visit the Warehouse. This level might not resemble Direlict Apartment Block but if you look closely you will see derelict floors, a gas bomb being thrown, police aware of Lara's presence. This is the Derelict Apartment Block we know, only it's a warehouse instead.

1 - Lara must push an obstacle in front of the door
2 - The police fire tear gas into the building
3 - Lara runs upstairs
4 - The police fire into the building causing the old wooden floors to give away
5 - Lara continues as the building collapses beneath her
6/7 - She climbs out throwing the window and on to the roof



This might be another concept of the warehouse


DERELICT APARTMENT BLOCK LEVEL - Maybe the developers were out of time or maybe they decided to combine the apartment and the warehouse into one. In others words, it doesn't matter if Lara gets caught or not, she will end up at the same place BUT the gameplay changes and here's how. If the player doesn't get caught in the previous level, the level will act as the 'apartment level', if the players does gets caught in the previous level then level will act as the 'warehouse level'. Get it?

As a result of this merge there are two entrances: the main door and the window. The window entrance is missing from the final stage but there is a 'useless' platform near the 2nd floor window which you can only get to by using a drainpipe on the streets route and that could be the answer. The basement is also missing from the final stage. In addition and according to the sound files the police would chase Lara upstairs in the 'warehouse level'. Of course that would later be deleted.

To sum it up, this level would act differently according to the player's caution in the previous level. Getting caught means the player is in for a chase (I believe the cutscene at the end of Parisian Back Streets to be half of the cutscene where Lara gets arrested and thrown into a van). Not getting caught means a stealth level.


BETA STAGE



Notice the elevator shaft does not have doors. This would help Lara get on top of the elevator in the 'Apartment level' in order to make her way up.

LARA'S DIALOGUE

Quote:
OBSERVATION
This door is locked, I’ll need a key

STRENGTH
I’m not strong enough

STRENGTH
I feel stronger now

OBSERVATION
I think I can move that wardrobe.

Note: I found this line in Parisian Back Streets sound files but unless someone can think of another wardrobe I think this belongs here. Also remember that some sound files can be found in the wrong levels so don't be quick to assume they belong there!

OBSERVATION
Gas! Gotta get out of here! [NOT RECORDED]

Note: There are only two places where this could fit. Here or in Galleries Under Siege
POLICE DIALOGUE

Quote:
Cover the back!
Call for backup!
Take the front door.
Watch it!
Cover me.
Employ gas.
Surrender!
Throw down your weapons.
The building is surrounded.
Give yourself up.
This is your last warning.
Suspect on first floor.
First floor clear.
Suspect has moved to the second floor.
Second floor clear.
Suspect on third floor.
Third floor clear.
Suspect on fourth floor.
Fourth floor clear.
Suspect on roof.
Call for air support.

Note: It seems like a police man would search for Lara in every floor making the level a bit more dangerous. Unfortunately in the retail version the police man doesn’t move past the stairs of the ground floor

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Actually in the Beta version you could also choose to fight the guards and go back out the door to explore further. There were at least 2 ways to reach the Derelict Apartment Block (probably 3 ways), so once the guards were out of the way there were several options open to the player. When Core cut out the other part of the training area they also made it impossible to fight the guards, Lara will give up as soon as they see her, whether she has a gun or not.

The security radio was nothing to do with controlling the movement of the guards, Lara could not pretend to be a guard. It was most likely so Lara could eavesdrop on what they were up. At least some of the guards were working for the Cabal, having a radio would give information and help avoid where the guards were. If Lara needed the electrical flex to escape it is more likely she used it on the lock, or to get the key, than the guard. But that is just a guess.

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and in the beta lara had no nose.
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Actually in the Beta version you could also choose to fight the guards and go back out the door to explore further. There were at least 2 ways to reach the Derelict Apartment Block (probably 3 ways), so once the guards were out of the way there were several options open to the player. When Core cut out the other part of the training area they also made it impossible to fight the guards, Lara will give up as soon as they see her, whether she has a gun or not.

The security radio was nothing to do with controlling the movement of the guards, Lara could not pretend to be a guard. It was most likely so Lara could eavesdrop on what they were up. At least some of the guards were working for the Cabal, having a radio would give information and help avoid where the guards were. If Lara needed the electrical flex to escape it is more likely she used it on the lock, or to get the key, than the guard. But that is just a guess.
That's what I meant with the radio, perhaps 'control' was a bad word choice. I'll correct it.
About the apartment thing, getting out that opens a new possibility. Where did you read that ? It sounds exciting

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