Ms.Croft

The only thing I can think of is that you're still used to Legend's control system. For Anniversary, when you jump you have to press Square rather than X this time to grapple. Good luck! MsC

It sounds like Lara to me, but like you said, it's probably her accent for you. I'm British so it sounds right to me. Also, the pronounciation of Laura in America and England is different I think. Laura in England is pronounced law-ra, we Brits like pronouncing our U letters lol. As for the whole Laura, Lara debate. Yes, some people do call her Laura and I find it ironic that she originally was called Laura but it was changed to Lara because Americans pronounced it as Lara, I think. Can't find a source at the moment. But in the end, don't get angry at people who call her Laura by accident, politely tell them it's Lara and then they don't make the mistake MsC

Looks like Silent Hill to me, albeit a slightly distorted Silent Hill. MsC

A little tip for everyone to avoid getting turned into stone: when you suspect that they are going to use that move, jump into the water. They cannot turn you into stone whilst you are in the water. I had trouble shaking Lara out of the stone, so I did that to avoid it. Also, make sure you pre-plan when they drop their shields on the floor. Look at the rage meter grow, and then make sure that you are almost touching the shields before it gets full. That way, you don't have to run to the shields in the panic. Good luck! MsC

To be honest this drove me absolutely bonkers, and the end result isn't even worth it, highlight: Good luck, MsC

I don't know if this is just on the Gamecube that I used to play, but if you ever held the analog stick to the right before turning the console on, the computer sets right as neutral and therefore neutral turns out to be left. Test it out. So basically, make sure that the analog stick is held in one direction all the way before you turn the console on and see if it makes a difference. It's not your controller, it's just the fact that the console 'sets' the analog every time you turn the console on. Hope that helped! MsC

1. TR:2 2. TR:4 3. TR:A 4. TR:L 5. TR:1 6. TR:3 7. TR:AOD 8. TR:5 MsC (good topic btw)

I can see how evil it could be on PC with a keyboard and PC. On PS2 it's really simple and becomes like second nature, however if I was playing it on PC I think I would have trouble figuring it out. I'd have to change buttons like I changed sprint from '/' to 'S' in TR4 and 5. I agree with the necessity to use it with bosses...that does make it a bit more evil. Instead CD should have thought of loads of different ways to kill bosses instead of just one so that it suits a wide audience, and I totally agree with the 'either/or' option. Maybe this was just a test for CD to see if people liked it, and hopefully they will notice this for TR8! MsC

This little girl is amazing...no...outstanding..no...there is no word. She made me cry; watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njXr1c-12eI Wow! MsC

As far as I'm aware you can do two things. If your computer has enough space for another hard drive, you can simply place the Sims 2 disc into the CDRom etc, and then copy and paste the logo in 'My computer' and paste it into the program files in your new harddrive. Then you just copy all the stuff from the original hardrive into the 'Sims 2' folder. Another easier way to do it is to backup all of the stuff you want to back up onto the computer so that it is removes them from the disc memory so to speak. The game I think comes with instructions on how to do this, however: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308422 That's a site explaining the Back Up process. I would suggest saving the backup files you wish to save, e.g Saves, Lots, Families, screenshots etc onto the desktop so you know where they are. Then you add the new hardrive etc, install The Sims normally and all of its expansions. When you have done that manually take the backed up files and replace them with the ones in the 'The Sims 2' folders. And yes I do play The Sims lol, MsC

You mean you don't have to do the poles..... Anyhow, I eventually did it with the poles with about 2 seconds to spare on the last jump. That is a killer part of the level however it was nice to see (For me anyhow lol) that CD had developed a lot harder jumps and stuff than Legend. But for tips on how to do it the normal way you have to master pole flip refersing (Where she turns in the opposite direction on the pole) and one swing jumps on the pole. Also, make sure that you keep shooting and target and then edge your way towards the slope whilst still shooting the target. As soon as you're opposite the slope, jump forwards and let go of shoot and begin the sequence. It's hard but it's well worth it when you finally do it lol. MsC

Ouch Mary, yours sounds like a disc fault! Or the update on the PS3 isn't quite compatible. If you have a PS2 it would be better if you play it on there, as sometimes under the update it will play but with noticeable issues on the PS3, also make sure that you update your PS3 as much as you can. I can't update mine as it isn't connected to the internet yet, so I've kept my PS2 just in case. Anyhow, hope it doesn't happen anymore! MsC

Really? Weird..no idea how my friend got it then! Unless she was lying I wonder why that is then? Do you think distrubutors had to send out more copies to meet demands of pre-orders or something? Ah well guys, hope all goes well tomorrow and you get your game!! MsC

They have independant areas in each country which distrubute the game onto their format, e.g PAL for England. So the game is already in the USA, and was when the UK version was released. It's the stores fault, they obviously didn't order enough, or in time and therefore do not have enough to put on the shelves or any at all. I know it was released today because a friend of mine who lives in Florida told me they had it today who got it from Electronics Boutique. Just seems like someone's lost connection somewhere along the line! Hope you get it tomorrow Blade! MSC

That's odd because I put the block under the gate and got back fine. The door on the other end isn't affected by Lara's weight when I did it so I could get back out no problem, must have just been a rare bug when you did it. MsC

No lol, it was I love the Coliseum though, it's fun! Not as good as Palace Midas though, which is awesome, look forward to that! MsC

Chapter 5 “Breaking and entering has its limits.” Croft Manor, England Lara picked up the last bean on the plate with her fork and ate it with great satisfaction. “That was lovely, Winston. Thank you.” The man nodded and picked up the plate from the table Lara was sitting on. Lara thanked him once more, and then stood up. She walked towards Zip who was watching something on the screen in front of him. “Wow, Lara! Those images are cool!” “Ah, are you looking at the pictures of Pegasus on the ancient wall?” She smiled and walked around the desk to face the monitor. “Wow, they are truly magnificent. Still though,” Lara looked at her hand. “I have no idea where this leads me to next. There was a feather there, I know it. Alex definitely got the feather from the place I got…” “Got what?” Zip asked turning towards Lara. “Nevermind.” She replied quickly. “I think I’ve got somewhere to go---Alex’s apartment. He lives in London, however boys I won’t need your advice on this one.” Lara took off her headset as she finished the sentence and placed it on the desk. “Ok…how do you know he lives in London by the way?” “Let’s just say it’s…woman’s intuition.” Lara smiled before running towards her bedroom. Notting Hill, London “Here I am…Notting Hill. Whoever fills out Sir Alex’s pay checks is certainly giving him the high life. Who could have believed that 40 years ago this place was described as a massive slum, full of multi-occupied houses, crawling with rats and rubbish. Still though, I prefer Cornwall.” Lara said to herself as she walked through the hill past the many lavish apartments. She was dressed head to tow in black at 3am so as to hide herself from any nosy neighbours. The apartments were attached to one another and each one of them looked almost identical. The path leading up to the apartments was small, with only a black gate with stone pillars either side of it. There was no room for a garden, however Lara felt that there wasn’t really a need for one. Just before the jet black doors, with Gold numbers inscribed into them were 4 stone Pillars set in a square formation. They held up a balcony of sorts above them, which held small trees about the height of Lara herself. The plants were identical everywhere she looked. “This place doesn’t really get marks for originality.” She muttered to herself. All of the apartments were cream in colour, however two were white and stood out from the rest. Lara smiled and weaved between an Aston Martin and BMW before reaching one of the white apartments. She smiled once more as she saw ‘15’ etched into the jet black door. Lara’s attention turned to one of the Pillars. She carefully opened the gate and stepped up to the Pillar she had seen earlier. Lara looked around to see if she could spot any life around her. When she knew that she was safe, wrapped her arms and legs around a pillar and began leaping up it. When she had reached the top, she arched her head backwards to spot the small ledge before her. Keeping her legs securely in place, Lara let go of her arms and hastily made a reach for the ledge. Her hands connected. Lara expelled air in relief as she let her legs go and hung there. Her relief was short lived however as the stone under her left arm gave way. Lara gasped as her arm dropped, but quickly recovered and grabbed onto the ledge once more. She sighed, “If it’s not tombs or mountains it’s apartments in London. Ah well,” She smiled, “Breaking and entering has its limits.” Lara contracted her muscled and performed a handstand. She allowed her legs to fall over the fence covering the perimeter of the balcony and onto the roof. Her body followed shortly afterwards, and as Lara finally stood straight, she looked at her white knuckles. She shook them and they filled with blood again. Lara’s eyes set onto the large window overlooking the balcony. She approached it, and withdrew her pistol. Silently, she placed her backpack onto the floor and felt for a cylindrical object. She found one and pulled it from among the weaponry and folded clothes. Lara attached the silencer onto her pistol and took aim at the window. Her finger slowly pressured the trigger before it finally gave way. The first shot pierced straight through the window and onto the wall into the distance. Lara’s eyes caught the alarm box on the far wall and she suddenly felt like an idiot. This time she adjusted her aim towards the box and pulled the trigger 6 times. The box was destroyed and with it the alarm system. Seeing how thin the glass was, Lara grabbed a knife from her shoulder. She placed the knife at head height and drew a circle as wide as herself into the glass. It wasn’t perfect, but to Lara it was enough. Her elegant fingers touched the glass and with one sharp push, it fell into the apartment. Lara smiled and stepped back onto the edge of the balcony readying herself by bending her knees. She took an intake of breath before sprinting towards the hole. Her arms formed an arrow and her legs a tail as her body lifted and glided through the glass wall. New York, America Alex glided through his window and settled onto the rough carpet. He was tired, and all he wanted to do was sleep. Sluggishly, he moved towards a door and slowly creaked it open. “Hello Alex.” A female form was sitting on his bed. “What are you doing here?” He replied approaching his bed. “Checking up on you…and your mission.” “No,” He said sitting on the edge of his bed. “She’s not.” “What? What am I paying you for, Alex? I might as well do it myself!” Her thin structure made to get up, but Alex’s arm pushed her back down by her stomach. “You don’t have nearly as much power as I do anymore, that’s why.” He coldly said, staring into her lifeless eyes. “Remember who sent you to Tarsus, Alex. I did, and that’s why you have Pegasus’ powers. Remember that!” “Whatever…” He mumbled before resting his body on the bed. His eyes grew heavy and eventually, all was black. Notting Hill, London Lara flicked the light switch at the far end of the room and surveyed her surroundings. The room was elegantly filled with clichéd English decorations from the Queen’s guards to Big Ben to the London Eye. The floor was marbled, with a red and white Rug set into the centre. Surrounding the rug, there was 4 leather chairs and sitting comfortably on the rug was a wooden table. The wooden table had a transparent glass centre and was littered with letters. Lara’s intrigue peaked and she approached the table. She gracefully sat onto the chair and picked up a letter. “Dear Alex, I hope this finds you well. The research into the third Dais is astounding. There is a man in Egypt who knows its whereabouts but I fear Lara Croft also knows this. Her compassion for finding the third Dais is admirable; however she cannot and will not find it. Go to Egypt and find this man, if Lara has found him first, kill him and her together. Senator Rutland.” Lara’s voice trailed as she finished the letter. It was Alex who had stopped her in Egypt and her hopes of finding her mother. Her blood began to boil, but she needed to know more. She picked up another letter but this time lost the strength to read it aloud. Dear Alex, After reading into Lara’s research, we have found more than we bargained for. Lara missed a site in Bolivia all those years ago called Beonuk. Meet me there the 15th of August; we have some work to do. Senator Rutland. Lara’s heart was pounding, she needed to know more and filtered through the letters. One caught her eye, the handwriting was different, it was more effeminate than the last two. Alex, I hear Pegasus’ feather went well. This is good news. You now have the power to find the third Dais, and with it, Avalon. However, do not forget your main mission--- kill Lara Croft. At any costs. I have more interesting news for you. Swords in stones are part of the Legend but so is something else, which lies in Greece. I will not divulge such information over a letter, but it involves an Arthurian Legend. The letter was not signed, but it gave Lara a clue as to where to go next. “I have some research to do. Looks like I’ll be going back to Greece; the country of Legends.”

Lol, my tip for wall pillar jumps is the following: Make sure that Lara is level with the Top of the pillar you want to jump on when she is stationary. Afterwards, run back and forth at least 5 times and when she reaches the optimum position press the button away from the wall and jump almost immeadiately. She will land on the pillar safely. Good luck again lol. MsC

You may have just got clipped by the last white square. You have to be ultra quick to step onto that white square. You have about 1 second to move judging by the rhythm of the blades, the best thing to do is memorize the sequence before you begin the sequence. That way, you know where to step to next without having to think about it. Anyhow, just remember that speed is the answer! Good luck!! MsC

Look at the pattern on the floor, red equals bad, white equals good. Just remember that and you should be fine. I don't want to give too much away just yet as figuring it out for yourself always feels better lol. But yeah, just watch the pattern and all should go well! MsC

It's all about rhythm lol. When you climb on the gate, wait for it to reach the top. When it reaches the top, you should hear three metal clinks (Or heartbeat clinks). On the third one, jump! The gate descends on the third one and Lara will jump in time just to grab the ledge without the gate blocking her! Good luck! MsC EDIT: I'm on about the wrong room lol, push the block underneath the gate and then jump onto the block and then onto the gate.

That's streaming. If you have a slow PC then sometimes the game has to load the next area you're about to explore before you get there. However, if it isn't loaded then I think CD have implemented a design where you cannot move until the next area is ready. Sometimes I've turned a corner and there's been a wall there, but it soon disappears. Anyhow, glad it's sorted. MsC

Here's my review, hopefully CD and Eidos will read it (I can't find a way to contact them ) Firstly, may I just say a huge Thank You to the Design and Music team for TR:A. The levels are fantastically made, and made the game everything that I imagined it could have been when I played TR1 for the first time all those years ago. Secondly, wow to the Music Design. I actually love the music in this TR. It's got the fear factor in it, the 'wow look at that amazing Tomb' music, the music that hits you deep in your stomach, and the music that gets your heart racing. Love it, love it, love it!! Combat design has a lot to be desired in my opinion. I am glad that they have improved it in Tomb Raider Anniversary, however what I do like about the combat is that it is somewhat individual to other games out there. Sure bullet time has been done before but the use of it this time was actually quite good. My only gripe with the combat is that it just feels like a bit of an add-on rather than part of Lara's adventuring skills. It can get a bit repetitive sometimes. However, I like the fact that CD have created alternative ways to defeating bosses this time, whereas just shooting them kills them. Finally, since I haven't completed the game yet I can't give a full review, however thank you to CD for making the game so atmospheric. I have been shocked 3 times so far, and that is a first in any Tomb Raider game since TR2. I actually felt scared during some moments, notably Democles. Anyhow, I cannot wait for TR8 CD, you've done Lara proud! MsC

Ah yes, you have to keep her guns aimed at the monster in question otherwise she will not do it. Anyhow, glad you have done it Shrensh! The next level is very exciting! MsC

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