Battlefield 2142 (Prima Official Game Guide) (Paperback)

by David Knight (Author)

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Product Description
Expert, beginner, or novice…You need this guide!
·Master the new Titan mode with field-tested tactics and strategies.
·Attack/Defend strategies for all control points, bases, and silos.
·Maximum and minimum damage values for all firearms.
·Statistics and tactics for each troop kit, vehicle, and all 40 unlocks.
·Criteria for all ranks, medals, badges, ribbons, and pins.
·Exclusive strategy directly from the game testers and the syndicate.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Prima Games; illustrated edition edition (October 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761553916
• ISBN-13: 978-0761553915
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #399,240 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding guide to Battlefield 2142, December 10, 2006

By	aethereal (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This is an outstanding guide to Battlefield 2142, especially for new players. The main reason I bought this book is that I was looking for all of the fundamental game information that this book contains (which should have shipped with the game or been available on the game's website, but is not). In this sense, this game guide is very much the "missing manual" to Battlefield 2142.

Contrary to the first reviewer's assertion, this book contains a great deal of very basic information that is either not on the web or is buried in a haystack of game forum posts (which one would otherwise have to learn in-game via trial-and-error).

I've played all of the games in the Battlefield series, and I would highly recommend this book especially to any new players.

In addition, this game guide includes very attractive and useful full color graphics throughout, so it's a pleasure to browse through in your downtime.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Needed!, December 15, 2006

By	W. Hughes "BigMacDaddy" (Peyton Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When you play a game like Battlefield 2142 you need to know way more then the stock manual provides in order to have a competitive edge. This guide has all the pertinent info if you want to do just that. Yes you might be able to go out on the internet and tirelessly visit multiple websites for hints and strategies, but if you are like me you want to know everything you need to know now!

This guide details troop kit upgrade paths to include stats of point damage for each weapon and any necessary keys to use for kit equipment unlocks. The beta testers provide some valuable suggestions on how to use and defend against all vehicles. Air Craft is still hard to maneuver though and I recommend you practice on your own before pissing off your team mates on a ranked server!

Team play has been enhanced greatly in Battlefield 2142 and the guide explains how it works and the point benefits your squad can earn. If you can hook up with the right soldiers you will mow down the competition and get promoted often! The game uses VOIP and the guide goes over how to communicate with your war buddies. Talking versus typing is no doubt the edge on a team!

Regardless of the game knowing the maps and key locations is half-the-battle. The guide display's each map, points out equipment spawn points, and provides valuable tactics for each.

This guide has much more then I have targeted. Just remember, if your soldier's kill was administered by BigMacDaddy (me) you can do one of two things, join my side or be prepared to re-spawn over and over again...I want your dog tags!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Missing manual, July 15, 2007

By	Gilbert Baca "Gil" (SATX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a good book for beginning players, literally the missing manual that should have been shipped with the game. BF2142 is multiple layers of gaming, strategy and scenarios that require an immediate understanding of a complex game.

If you don't have a good understanding of:
-Strength and weakness of roles and machines
-How your play affects others
-How you can prevent a disaster or cause one
-Many Complexities programmed into this game

This will cause you:
-A bump into a million walls learning experience
-Chastisement from other players
-Slower ascent up in ranks/unlocks
-A horrid Kill/Death ratio
-A weak understanding of what comes next

If you play this game, this book is like BF2142 for Dummies I and II. A good solid understanding of the game, the soldiers, weapons and machines. Now go forth and frag!!

Krankee099