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Version 1.0.1 FAQ Written By: Invader Luj/David Morris Email: invaderluj@gmail.com ******************************************************************************* General Information ******************* Chromehounds By: Sega, From Software For: Xbox 360 Players: 1(offline), 1-20(on Xbox Live) Rated: T for teen (Mild Language, Violence) Release Info: Jun 29, 2006 (Japan) Jul 7, 2006 (Europe) Jul 11, 2006 (North America) Genre: Shooter, Mech Simulator ******************************************************************************* Contents ******** 0.0 Greeting 1.0 Basic Game Information 2.0 Demo Walkthrough 3.0 Full Game Walkthrough 4.0 Xbox Live Walkthrough **Coming Soon** 5.0 Hound Building Walkthrough **Coming Soon** 6.0 Parts List 7.0 Achievements and Other Special Information 8.0 FAQ **Coming Soon** 9.0 Version History 10.0 Legal and Policy Information ******************************************************************************* 0.0 Greeting ************* Welcome to my guide for the Xbox 360 game Chromehounds. I felt the need to do this guide for myself as much as for all the people who may need help besides me. It is my hope that I can provide you with a one stop source of information on this game and can help you not only to beat this game but also get all the enjoyment possible from it in both the offline and online modes. I have provided my email for those who have questions either unanswered or more in-detail into the game. Please do read the warnings at the end of this FAQ for I do have limits to my kindness. ******************************************************************************* 1.0 Basic Game Information ************************** ************ 1.1 Story ************ In the world of Chromehounds the world is a drastically different place then the world today. After two great superpowers clash and the world is torn apart by war a new weapon emerges as the face of battle, the "hound". The hound takes center stage in a world where planes and ballistic missiles are rendered useless and new laws of war are written. Twenty years have passed since the wars begun and you have known nothing else. Now you must prove yourself a valuble member of a mercenary force known as the Rafzakael and eventually choose who you will fight for in the region of Neroimus. The choice is yours, but make it quick...Your hound awaits. ************ 1.2 Controls ************ Left Analog - Move you hound (click for light) Right Analog - Turn, Look (click to change from 3rd person POV to gun camera and back) D-Pad - Give commands (right to start, then up and down to find command, then right to move on...continue adding commands until you finish the string... left to back up) A Button - Commander Use B Button - Commander Use X Button - Zoom map Y Button - Open/Close map Left Trigger - Assists Left Bumper - Assists Right Trigger - Fire Weapon Right Bumper - Change Weapon Select - Self destruct hound Start - Pause ************** 1.3 Game Types ************** Story - Each hound type of hound has a campaign of progressively harder levels. Here you learn the story and master each hound type. See section 3.0 for more. Xbox Live - This is where you show of your creations to the world. Play your standard online game types as well as some just for this game. This is where each hound type is truly needed and teamwork is a must. Create 20 person squads and fight with up to 6 people a side. There is also a persistent battle between the three warring nations in which the battles you play determine gains/losses of land and money for your chosen nation. See section 4.0 for more. *************** 1.4 Hound Types *************** In Chromehounds every team member has a specific role to play. Failing to follow that role will almost certainly spell defeat for you and your team. No one role is unneeded so no matter which you choose to play at any time you will be needed. Soldier - Just what you would expect from the name. This hound is responsible for bringing the fight to the enemy. You are well rounded with speed, power, and defense. The key for you to remember is to keep a distance from quick units like scouts and move in close to hulks like defenders. Remember you should be the main damage dealer for your team against other hounds so keep a good assortment of high damage weapons on you. Scout - This aptly named hound is responsible for capturing COMBAS (communication towers) and making sure that your team can stay in touch with each other. You need to pack some fast legs and be super light so you can grab a COMBA before the other teams scout can get there first. Damage dealing should not be your concern as weapons only make you weigh more and move slower, avoid confrontation at all costs, but keep a good machine gun on you just in case. Defender - Your job as the defender is to soak up the damage for your team and protect your teams COMBAS. A sturdy set of legs and heavy armor are a must for you, as well as some good medium range heavy guns. Remember to build your hound for a beating but don't skimp on guns, often the more damage you do the bigger you become a target...which is just what you want. Heavy Gunner - If making explosions is your favorite hobby then here is the hound for you. Your main job as heavy gunner is to destroy the enemy base and lay down suppressive fire. It should be obvious that super strong legs and super powerful guns are a must. Always use all four weapon fire slots as big guns have big reload times and cycling through one or two guns at a time is better then waiting for all 6 guns to reload at once. And always...always keep your distance because you move like a glacier. Sniper - You like the heavy gunner love to strike from afar. But what he does with loud, super visible, attention getting guns...you do with a quick pinpoint accurate shot from a concealed position. You are the master of the one shot kill and can aid your team in everything from herding the enemy to your teams soldiers, to doing the dirty work yourself and make the enemy wonder what just destroyed their hound. Tactics Commander - You could be called the brains of the group, and that would be an apt description of your role. You choose radar and com units instead of guns and rockets. You alone can see the entirety of your teams control area and you know all that goes on within it, be it friendly or otherwise. It is up to you to coordinate your team to be the ruthless pack of hounds that you are. Remember to pack as much communications supplies as possible so even without a COMBA you can "see". Just don't forget a gun for those close encounters. ******************************************************************************* 2.0 Demo Walkthrough ******************* Demo is currently available over Xbox Live in the marketplace to all regions other then North America. This is more then likely due to the fact that a magazine has exclusive rights to the demo in that region. Please do not email me about how to trick the marketplace into thinking you are somewhere you are not so you can get the demo. Just search for it online. Note that there is no customization in the demo so the hounds I show are what you get. Also note that the rank provided is what I got and I am not sure where the cutoffs for each rank are. ************************* 2.1 Front Line Specialist ************************* Hound Type - Soldier Hound Equipment - Legs - RFZ-TL-1 Cockpit - RFZ-CK-A2 Generator - RFZ-GE-A1 Weapons - 3x RFZ-WSG-2 (shotgun) 3x RFZ-WHT-2 (anti-hound rocket) 2x RFZ-WAR-3 (rifle) Map - Upstream Of Gorge Mission Name - Wipe Out Rebels Mission Description - Attack the rebel base camp. Due to steep gradients the attack route will follow the river North-South. The objective is to destroy the enemy base camp. Eliminate all resistance with extreme prejudice. That is all Mission Walkthrough - Move to F-4 destroying the few tanks and weak hounds in your way. From F-4 move to the enemy base camp at C-2 destroying everything from as great a distance as possible while still going as fast as possible. Mission Tips - Use the shotgun against the tanks because they are easier to hit with it and it kills them with one hit. Use your rifle against the small hounds near the start of the mission as it makes short work of their weak armor. Use the rockets against the larger hounds near the base and against the base itself. Just remember that when firing from a distance you need to aim above the target as the rockets lose altitude at a distance. Finishing Rank - S rank - Time - 6'21 Enemies destroyed - 100% Average Attack Distance - 267m Other - All Enemies Destroyed Friendly Scout Survives ********************* 2.2 Sniper Specialist ********************* Hound Type - Sniper Hound Equipment - Legs - RFZ-RU-2 Cockpit - RFZ-CK-A3 Generator - RFZ-GE-81 Weapons - 2x RFZ-WSC-1 (sniper cannon) 3x RFZ-WSR-1 (sniper rifle) 2x RFZ-WAR-2 (rifle) Map - Kilmore Highlands Mission Name - Border Patrol 3 Mission Description - Lie in wait for the fleeing enemy and annihilate them. The enemy is wounded, but they can be expected to put up a desperate fight. To avoid hitting your allies bringing up the rear, attack the flank of the fleeing units. That is all. Mission Walkthrough - Move to either E-3 facing the road to the North or to D-4 facing the road to the Northwest. Destroy all hounds and tanks you see. Mission Tips - Aim at the enemies in the order that they come in sight on the road. Use the sniper cannon and sniper rifle in alternating shots. Destroy all units before they get past you. Finishing Rank - A Rank - Time - 5'41 Accuracy - 50% Average Attack Distance - 427m Other - All Allies Survive Stop the Enemy by D-2 ******************************************************************************* 3.0 Full Game Walkthrough ************************* This section of the game is where you hone your skills and gain new parts for your hound. *********************** 3.1 Soldier Walkthrough *********************** ********************* 3.2 Scout Walkthrough ********************* ************************ 3.3 Defender WalkThrough ************************ **************************** 3.4 Heavy Gunner Walkthrough **************************** ********************** 3.5 Sniper Walkthrough ********************** ********************************* 3.6 Tactics Commander Walkthrough ********************************* ******************************************************************************* 4.0 Xbox Live Walkthrough ************************* COMING SOON ******************************************************************************* 5.0 Hound Building Walkthrough ****************************** COMING SOON ******************************************************************************* 6.0 Parts List ************** *********** 6.1 Chassis *********** ************ 6.2 Cockpits ************ ************** 6.3 Generators ************** *********** 6.4 Weapons *********** ********* 6.5 Other ********* ******************************************************************************* 7.0 Achievements and Other Special Information ********************************************* Name GS Points How to ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soldier Complete 20 Complete Soldier Story Mode Sniper Complete 20 Complete Sniper Story Mode Scout Complete 20 Complete Scout Story Mode Gunner Complete 20 Complete Gunner Story Mode Command Complete 20 Complete Command Story Mode Defense Complete 20 Complete Defense Story Mode All Tact. Complete 20 Complete All Story Mode Tact. Instructor 20 S Rank On All Story Mode Missions Soldier Valor 20 Soldier Exp. Level Max Sniper Valor 20 Sniper Exp. Level Max Scout Valor 20 Scout Exp. Level Max Gunner Valor 20 Gunner Exp. Level Max Command Valor 20 Commander Exp. Level Max Defense Valor 20 Defender Exp. Level Max Biped Specialist 20 Use Biped 50 Chassis Times Hover Specialist 20 Use Hover Chassis 50 Times Inverse Specialist 20 Use Inverse Chassis 50 Times Tread Specialist 20 Use Tread Chassis 50 Times Wheel Specialist 20 Use Wheel Chassis 50 Times Bronze Flag 20 Secure COMBAS 100 Times Silver Flag 20 Secure COMBAS 300 Times Bronze Hammer 20 Destroy Enemy HQ and Win 50 Times Silver Hammer 20 Destroy Enemy HQ and Win 100 Times Bronze Wing 20 Destroy 50 Enemy Hounds Silver Wing 20 Destroy 100 Enemy Hounds Bronze Patriot 20 Stay With Same Nation For 3 season Capital Occupation 20 Affiliated Nation Destroys Another Nataion Resurrector 20 Revive Affiliated Nation Neroimus War Medal 40 Affiliated Nation Wins Neroimus War Crushing Award 20 Wipe Out Enemy And Survive 100 Times Gold Cross 20 #1 In Seasonal Fame Gold Eagle 20 #1 In Fame At A Point Gold Hexagon 20 #1 In Average Seasonal Fame Gold Lion 20 #1 In Seasonal Conquest Points Gold Sword Cross 20 #1 In Conquest Points At A Point Gold Wing 20 #1 In Average Fame Marching Service 20 Move 1,000,000m Total Military Service 20 Deploy 300 Times Red Flag 20 Win 100 Times Storming Award 20 First Strike 30 Times Survival Award 20 Live 10 Times In A Row More Still Unknown 260 ******************************************************************************* 8.0 FAQ ******* COMING SOON ******************************************************************************* 9.0 Version History ******************* 1.0.0 - 7/5/2006 - Completed 0.0, 1.0, 2.0, 10.0 1.0.1 - 7/6/2006 - Added clarification to 10.0 Added Sections to 3.0, 6.0 Completed 7.0 As Much As Possible At This Point Still Sorting Out Mission Details, Item Acquisitions, and Waiting To Better Feel Out How The Community Will Do Online Play ******************************************************************************* 10.0 Legal and Policy Information ********************************* ***************** 10.1 Email Policy ***************** I reserve the right to choose to answer or not answer any emails that I receive. I will never provide any personal information contained in emails and will ask permission to use your question in the FAQ's section of this guide. I will also never use nicknames or pseudonyms to identify a contributor unless you provide me with permission to do so. If you have any questions regarding how your email will be treated with respect to this guide please email me and I will try to clear things up. All in all though you should know that your information and questions/contributions will not be seen by anyone but me unless you provide permission. I will also not take credit for your questions/contributions. ************************** 10.2 Trademarks and Others ************************** All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders. ************************ 10.3 Usage and Copyright ************************ For the purpose of the following statements guide and FAQ interchangeble. 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