Unofficial Ratchet and Clank: UYA beta FAQ
,By: ProudClod
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Q:Can you type AND talk with the headsets in the room that you launch the game in?
,A: While you can use the headset to mingle and interact with your buddies in the ready room (AKA Game Lobby) You will not be able to use your keyboard to chat... Where are the messeges going to appear?
,Though on a lighter note... People with headsets will have an icon beside their name, that glows whenever they speak.. How is it possible to know who's talking, if you don't press a button to talk, you ask my friend? Insomniac has created a sound system that will detect voice frequencies. When a voice is heard, it will cause the icon to flash.
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Q: What weapons are in the online mode?
,A: Here is a list of the Online weapons:
,N-60 Storm: This automatic firing rifle will be your default weapon
,Blitz Gun: Like any other shotgun. Point, squeeze the trigger, watch them fly... Ofcourse this gun works best at close range!
,Gravity Bomb: Your regular splash damage weapon, with an area of effect. This weapon will deal more damage to those closer to the center of explosion, than to those that are far away.
,Mini-Rocket tube: Remember this weapon? Point, shoot, and let the rocket do its work... Includes a homing device that your measly foes couldn't possibly understand.
,Sheepinator: Turn anyone you please, into a cute, cudly sheep! This little weapon will turn anyone, or anything, into a sheep if exposed to the ray for long enough. After being turned into a sheep, you'll be able to run around, and do everything a sheep could do! Err... Jump and and BAAAA! Once sheepinated, 2 hits from the omni wrench, or a single hit from any other gun will make the sheep go poof 
Lava Gun: Wow... Spell this... U L T I M A T E B A S E D A M A G E! This weapon is not only good at burning furry enemy lombaxes, and short curcuiting weird robot dudes, but it can also make short work of the defensive gattling guns... That's what I like to call hot!
,Flux Rifle: Remember the Vaporizer? Well, forget it! This gun is twice the vaporizer could ever be... A good sinle shot could kill an enemy, or a bad hit could put him down to 13 hp... This gun is the ultimate base defense. While your foes quietly sneak into your base, you'll be watching their every move through the scope of the Flux Rifle, high up on a hill.. All it takes is the press of a button... And they'll be buying the farm!
,Mine Glove: What could be said? remember the good ol' mine glove from the previous games? That was pretty much useless because the AI didn't have the smarts to follow you into a trap? Well, now you can lure your friends, enemies, or peers into a mine field... The mines will follow its target, and never let off... And ofcourse, mines travel faster then a person can... So no chance of outrunning them... (Unless you have charge-boots... HINT HINT!)
,Those are all the weapons for multiplayer... Quick note on the mine glove... They could hover, and even go up walls if it comes to that... So no chance of hiding from them by walking up a wall!
,Q: Do the weapons upgrade, and do they stay that way or only for the match?
,A:The weapons will indeed upgrade. Getting 3 kills on a weapon (without dying) will automatically upgrade your gun. It improves performance, and power... Upgraded guns do pack a punch. After getting a kill, using a certain weapon, a bar beneath the weapon icon will fill up. After a weapon is upgraded, the icon turns blue. What more can you expect? A faster rate of fire, stronger, harder to dodge... Just about it!
,Q:How many online skins are there?
,A:There are a total of 7 skins. Robot, Thug, Blarg, Tyhhranoid, Ninja, Snow Man, Ratchet. Though there will be many more (Trust me on that one) They will be unlocked by completing various tasks in single player (completing skill points and such)
,Q:how are the clans setup?
,A: Very simply put... A person starts a clan, and invites people to join... Later, after several clans have been formed, you can challenge clans to battle. Managing tryouts is in the hands of the clan leader. Whoever impresses you, send them an invite, and good luck!
,Q:What is a weapon pack?
,A: Very simple! A weapon pack is what is left behind after a player respawns... It will hold all the guns that the player had before he died... Upgraded guns too! So whenever you see one of these yellow glowing things lying around, make a dash for it... You never know!
,Q:I know there's 3 view modes, but which is the most effective view mode? Is it balanced or do I have to get used to a whole new control scheme to keep up?
,A: Well, first I'll tell you that there is a regular Ratchet and Clank mode.. And if you don't want to go through the trouble of getting used to something else... You can use this... But... Get ready to get your butt kicked! I use lock-strafe... As most of the players do, though the other small percentage will use the FPM mode... Both of these I love... The control scheme is like Socom, but if you're unfamiliar with it... Left analog stick to strafe,move foward, and back. Right analog stick to aim. R1 to shoot. R2 to crouch. L1 to jump. L2 to go into FPS mode. Triangle to open quick select menu. O to shoot. ? to use the wrench. X to jump. Trust me on this one, you'll really want to use lock strafe... It's the most effective mode. If your unsure, try out FPS mode... Ever played unreal, or unreal tournament? Good! Ofcourse this is all preferencial... You don't really have to get used to anything... All it is is conrols... It was very easy for me to get used to lock-strafe. Nothing else is different... The pace of the game is the same. The key combinations are the same. All is well
,Q:Is it true that there is a jack skin?
,A: What jack skin, are you refering to the Snow Man?
,Q: Can you level up your character or are they always equal?
,A: Your characters cannot be leveled up. But your guns can be, though they will only stay leveled up for the round.
,Q: In your opinion what is the best or most powerful online weapon?
,A: To tell you the truth, I love them all! God, sue me! Though I do happen to have fallen in love with the N-60 storm... I can whupp just about anyones @$$ with it one on one... Not to be bragging or anything.... 
Q:Oh, and what glitches have you found?
,A: We've found out some of the most amusing glitches in video game history... and darn good ones too, if we wouldn't have found them, the game would be scarred for life... The first glitch, what we like to call the "hovership glitch". Significance: You'll be able to get to get through a tunnel with the hovership, which will unlock even more glitches. What's so special about getting through the tunnel you ask? well, the tunnel is closed off to hoverships... They aren't supposed to get through! So... How'd we activate it? Hop into a hovership, fly it towards one of the bases... get as low as you could at the entrance of the base... And just speed right at it... For a couple of seconds you'll be stuck in place, but if you keep pressing the analog stick forward, the ship will eventually get through... Do the same thing to enter, and to exit the tunnel... Once yo udo that, you'll be able to unleash aerial assault onto the base... Or you can scheme something very evil... Fly out into the open. When you reach the sand, fly down... You'll go right through the sand! Turn around, until you see what looks to be... The bottom of the map! Now you can fly through, and pop out from anywhere with this glitch... But that's where it gets even beter! You'll see 2 metal cylinders underneath the floor... That's your base, and the enemy base... Want to wreak some havoc? Fly over the cylinder, and jump out... You'll land directly where the control module is! You'll be able to attack from the inside without the enemy knowing!
,There is also an infamous glitch we like to call the "ghost turret/vehicle". When you reach 0 hp, and the death animation starts playing, you know its the end... What's that? IT ISN'T!? Actually... No! If you have a vehicle close enough... Before the respawn screen pops up... Press triangle! The dead body will enter the vehicle... You'll be able to drive... While being dead! Though once you get it, Rest in Pieces....
,Q:Are there any type of levels or anything? to show how ggod you are on multiplayer?
,A: Come again?
,Q:Those little synthinoid dudes, what are they called, and do you have to kill all them to defeat the player?
,A: Those are Killonoids... When you tell them to come with you... They make a funny sound... "Charge!" type music. When a player is killed, the Killonoids self destruct.
,Q:When your in a turret and vehicles, I saw that there is a little thing in the top left corner, what is it?
,A:The weird looking icon indicates that you are in a vehicle... That's all.
,Q:Can any of the vehicles "fly" not hover, actually fly?
,A:Well, yes! The hovership! It hovers, and flies! You can go higher, you can go lower, you can hover, you can soar the skies!
,Q:How long after the vehicles health runs out does it explode?
,A: After a vehicles health runs out, the vehicle will go on fire... That gives you about 3 seconds to get out of the vehicle.
,Q:How many people fit in each vehicle?
,A: Only 2 vehicles have been showcased in the beta... Each vehicle will hold 2 people, a driver, and a gunner.. Though in the full version, expect to see more vehicles, such as the APC that can carry up to 4 people... That's a whole team!
,Q:When you get turned into to a sheep, can you walk around as one, and does that count as a death?
,A:As I stated earlier, in the weapon FAQ, you can walk around as a sheep, jump like a sheep, or even BAAA! Though you'll only be a sheep for 10 seconds... whilst that time, anything can kill you.
,Q:Life = how much life do you start off with? In some screenshots i've seen 50 max HP. Do you earn more life or do you all start with the same life?
,A:Every player will start with, and will always have a maximum HP count of 100.
,Q:Does EVERYONE hear you when you talk on the headsets, or is it just your team?
,A: Whilst in game, only your teamates hear you. After the game ends, and you're on the statistic screen, you'll be able to bid your farewell by saying good games, or giving tips to the team you've just owned.
,Q:Can there be 2on2, or even 1on1?
,A:There can be any combination of people, as long as the maximum players is 8... For instance, today I was playing a 1vs5... Held them off, and also did quiet a lot of base damage... Still got killed... Barely
Q:Is the online mode the most fun you have ever had?
,A: Yes, yes, and yes
,Q:Whats your overall impression?
,A:Have you ever played Halo, or Socom? Might as well just throw em in the dumpster... This game is unmatched fun! You just don't know how fun it is! Heck, all I got was 2 maps, and I'm raving about it!
,Q:Is it really hectic and hard to move at such a fast pace?
,A:You've played the first 2? You'll be fine
,Q:How is facing real people instead of computers in the R+C universe?
,A: It's a truly awsome experience... There isn't quiet anything like it. I really love it... And for the fact that I can finally have a worthy challenge... For a game that I went through with only getting hit once (on pokitaru, those darned fish) this really quiet is a change... You'll find yourself rushing towards nanotechs often, because this just isn't the same easy game it used to be! (afer playing several times through, though)
,Q:Is it unlike any online experience you have ever had?
,A: Nothing like it... It just owned Halo, and its fanboys back to bill gates' door step.
,Q:What is the maximum number of letters allowed in user names? I hate having to use BFPC.
,A:Sadly, you're going to have to... I'm not sure how many letters it supports, but I can tell you that it Can't support your name... Stick with bob Though abbreviations never hurt anyone!
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Thank you Ratchet and Clank fans, for submitting your questions! I hope I have entertained some of you, in the writing of this FAQ.
,(C) ProudClod, Vlad I. All rights reserved
,If you want to use this FAQ on your website, or post it somewhere else, I must give you the "go ahead" and I must be credited in the making of the FAQ.
,
proudclod wrote:Unofficial Ratchet and Clank: UYA beta FAQ
By: ProudClod
Q:Can you type AND talk with the headsets in the room that you launch the game in?
A: While you can use the headset to mingle and interact with your buddies in the ready room (AKA Game Lobby) You will not be able to use your keyboard to chat... Where are the messeges going to appear?
Though on a lighter note... People with headsets will have an icon beside their name, that glows whenever they speak.. How is it possible to know who's talking, if you don't press a button to talk, you ask my friend? Insomniac has created a sound system that will detect voice frequencies. When a voice is heard, it will cause the icon to flash.
Q: What weapons are in the online mode?
A: Here is a list of the Online weapons:
N-60 Storm: This automatic firing rifle will be your default weapon
Blitz Gun: Like any other shotgun. Point, squeeze the trigger, watch them fly... Ofcourse this gun works best at close range!
Gravity Bomb: Your regular splash damage weapon, with an area of effect. This weapon will deal more damage to those closer to the center of explosion, than to those that are far away.
Mini-Rocket tube: Remember this weapon? Point, shoot, and let the rocket do its work... Includes a homing device that your measly foes couldn't possibly understand.
Sheepinator: Turn anyone you please, into a cute, cudly sheep! This little weapon will turn anyone, or anything, into a sheep if exposed to the ray for long enough. After being turned into a sheep, you'll be able to run around, and do everything a sheep could do! Err... Jump and and BAAAA! Once sheepinated, 2 hits from the omni wrench, or a single hit from any other gun will make the sheep go poof
Lava Gun: Wow... Spell this... U L T I M A T E B A S E D A M A G E! This weapon is not only good at burning furry enemy lombaxes, and short curcuiting weird robot dudes, but it can also make short work of the defensive gattling guns... That's what I like to call hot!
Flux Rifle: Remember the Vaporizer? Well, forget it! This gun is twice the vaporizer could ever be... A good sinle shot could kill an enemy, or a bad hit could put him down to 13 hp... This gun is the ultimate base defense. While your foes quietly sneak into your base, you'll be watching their every move through the scope of the Flux Rifle, high up on a hill.. All it takes is the press of a button... And they'll be buying the farm!
Mine Glove: What could be said? remember the good ol' mine glove from the previous games? That was pretty much useless because the AI didn't have the smarts to follow you into a trap? Well, now you can lure your friends, enemies, or peers into a mine field... The mines will follow its target, and never let off... And ofcourse, mines travel faster then a person can... So no chance of outrunning them... (Unless you have charge-boots... HINT HINT!)
Those are all the weapons for multiplayer... Quick note on the mine glove... They could hover, and even go up walls if it comes to that... So no chance of hiding from them by walking up a wall!
Q: Do the weapons upgrade, and do they stay that way or only for the match?
A:The weapons will indeed upgrade. Getting 3 kills on a weapon (without dying) will automatically upgrade your gun. It improves performance, and power... Upgraded guns do pack a punch. After getting a kill, using a certain weapon, a bar beneath the weapon icon will fill up. After a weapon is upgraded, the icon turns blue. What more can you expect? A faster rate of fire, stronger, harder to dodge... Just about it!
Q:How many online skins are there?
A:There are a total of 7 skins. Robot, Thug, Blarg, Tyhhranoid, Ninja, Snow Man, Ratchet. Though there will be many more (Trust me on that one) They will be unlocked by completing various tasks in single player (completing skill points and such)
Q:how are the clans setup?
A: Very simply put... A person starts a clan, and invites people to join... Later, after several clans have been formed, you can challenge clans to battle. Managing tryouts is in the hands of the clan leader. Whoever impresses you, send them an invite, and good luck!
Q:What is a weapon pack?
A: Very simple! A weapon pack is what is left behind after a player respawns... It will hold all the guns that the player had before he died... Upgraded guns too! So whenever you see one of these yellow glowing things lying around, make a dash for it... You never know!
Q:I know there's 3 view modes, but which is the most effective view mode? Is it balanced or do I have to get used to a whole new control scheme to keep up?
A: Well, first I'll tell you that there is a regular Ratchet and Clank mode.. And if you don't want to go through the trouble of getting used to something else... You can use this... But... Get ready to get your butt kicked! I use lock-strafe... As most of the players do, though the other small percentage will use the FPM mode... Both of these I love... The control scheme is like Socom, but if you're unfamiliar with it... Left analog stick to strafe,move foward, and back. Right analog stick to aim. R1 to shoot. R2 to crouch. L1 to jump. L2 to go into FPS mode. Triangle to open quick select menu. O to shoot. ? to use the wrench. X to jump. Trust me on this one, you'll really want to use lock strafe... It's the most effective mode. If your unsure, try out FPS mode... Ever played unreal, or unreal tournament? Good! Ofcourse this is all preferencial... You don't really have to get used to anything... All it is is conrols... It was very easy for me to get used to lock-strafe. Nothing else is different... The pace of the game is the same. The key combinations are the same. All is well
Q:Is it true that there is a jack skin?
A: What jack skin, are you refering to the Snow Man?
Q: Can you level up your character or are they always equal?
A: Your characters cannot be leveled up. But your guns can be, though they will only stay leveled up for the round.
Q: In your opinion what is the best or most powerful online weapon?
A: To tell you the truth, I love them all! God, sue me! Though I do happen to have fallen in love with the N-60 storm... I can whupp just about anyones @$$ with it one on one... Not to be bragging or anything....
Q:Oh, and what glitches have you found?
A: We've found out some of the most amusing glitches in video game history... and darn good ones too, if we wouldn't have found them, the game would be scarred for life... The first glitch, what we like to call the "hovership glitch". Significance: You'll be able to get to get through a tunnel with the hovership, which will unlock even more glitches. What's so special about getting through the tunnel you ask? well, the tunnel is closed off to hoverships... They aren't supposed to get through! So... How'd we activate it? Hop into a hovership, fly it towards one of the bases... get as low as you could at the entrance of the base... And just speed right at it... For a couple of seconds you'll be stuck in place, but if you keep pressing the analog stick forward, the ship will eventually get through... Do the same thing to enter, and to exit the tunnel... Once yo udo that, you'll be able to unleash aerial assault onto the base... Or you can scheme something very evil... Fly out into the open. When you reach the sand, fly down... You'll go right through the sand! Turn around, until you see what looks to be... The bottom of the map! Now you can fly through, and pop out from anywhere with this glitch... But that's where it gets even beter! You'll see 2 metal cylinders underneath the floor... That's your base, and the enemy base... Want to wreak some havoc? Fly over the cylinder, and jump out... You'll land directly where the control module is! You'll be able to attack from the inside without the enemy knowing!
There is also an infamous glitch we like to call the "ghost turret/vehicle". When you reach 0 hp, and the death animation starts playing, you know its the end... What's that? IT ISN'T!? Actually... No! If you have a vehicle close enough... Before the respawn screen pops up... Press triangle! The dead body will enter the vehicle... You'll be able to drive... While being dead! Though once you get it, Rest in Pieces....
Q:Are there any type of levels or anything? to show how ggod you are on multiplayer?
A: Come again?
Q:Those little synthinoid dudes, what are they called, and do you have to kill all them to defeat the player?
A: Those are Killonoids... When you tell them to come with you... They make a funny sound... "Charge!" type music. When a player is killed, the Killonoids self destruct.
Q:When your in a turret and vehicles, I saw that there is a little thing in the top left corner, what is it?
A:The weird looking icon indicates that you are in a vehicle... That's all.
Q:Can any of the vehicles "fly" not hover, actually fly?
A:Well, yes! The hovership! It hovers, and flies! You can go higher, you can go lower, you can hover, you can soar the skies!
Q:How long after the vehicles health runs out does it explode?
A: After a vehicles health runs out, the vehicle will go on fire... That gives you about 3 seconds to get out of the vehicle.
Q:How many people fit in each vehicle?
A: Only 2 vehicles have been showcased in the beta... Each vehicle will hold 2 people, a driver, and a gunner.. Though in the full version, expect to see more vehicles, such as the APC that can carry up to 4 people... That's a whole team!
Q:When you get turned into to a sheep, can you walk around as one, and does that count as a death?
A:As I stated earlier, in the weapon FAQ, you can walk around as a sheep, jump like a sheep, or even BAAA! Though you'll only be a sheep for 10 seconds... whilst that time, anything can kill you.
Q:Life = how much life do you start off with? In some screenshots i've seen 50 max HP. Do you earn more life or do you all start with the same life?
A:Every player will start with, and will always have a maximum HP count of 100.
Q:Does EVERYONE hear you when you talk on the headsets, or is it just your team?
A: Whilst in game, only your teamates hear you. After the game ends, and you're on the statistic screen, you'll be able to bid your farewell by saying good games, or giving tips to the team you've just owned.
Q:Can there be 2on2, or even 1on1?
A:There can be any combination of people, as long as the maximum players is 8... For instance, today I was playing a 1vs5... Held them off, and also did quiet a lot of base damage... Still got killed... Barely
Q:Is the online mode the most fun you have ever had?
A: Yes, yes, and yes
Q:Whats your overall impression?
A:Have you ever played Halo, or Socom? Might as well just throw em in the dumpster... This game is unmatched fun! You just don't know how fun it is! Heck, all I got was 2 maps, and I'm raving about it!
Q:Is it really hectic and hard to move at such a fast pace?
A:You've played the first 2? You'll be fine
Q:How is facing real people instead of computers in the R+C universe?
A: It's a truly awsome experience... There isn't quiet anything like it. I really love it... And for the fact that I can finally have a worthy challenge... For a game that I went through with only getting hit once (on pokitaru, those darned fish) this really quiet is a change... You'll find yourself rushing towards nanotechs often, because this just isn't the same easy game it used to be! (afer playing several times through, though)
Q:Is it unlike any online experience you have ever had?
A: Nothing like it... It just owned Halo, and its fanboys back to bill gates' door step.
Q:What is the maximum number of letters allowed in user names? I hate having to use BFPC.
A:Sadly, you're going to have to... I'm not sure how many letters it supports, but I can tell you that it Can't support your name... Stick with bob Though abbreviations never hurt anyone!
Thank you Ratchet and Clank fans, for submitting your questions! I hope I have entertained some of you, in the writing of this FAQ.
(C) ProudClod, Vlad I. All rights reserved
If you want to use this FAQ on your website, or post it somewhere else, I must give you the "go ahead" and I must be credited in the making of the FAQ.
NOTE: If your question hasn't been anwsered, or you still have a question, you may ask on this thread, and shortly after I will anwser it.
nice Faqs, i think i wont be playing online mode much
broadband makes me mad
