Conference rusure::nintendo

    I bought the game, but recently got a hold on Zelda II.  So I can't
    help too much.  The weapons are there, you just have to look for
    them.  You can usually find them in rooms inside the first building.
    I don't have the map in front of me, so I can't pin-point the location.
    To use the rations, just select the ration under the equipment?
    screen and exit back to the main screen.  Press either one of the
    buttons and your life force should go up.
    
    Hope this helps.
    
    Pat Cole

    Thanks Pat. I found the first building about 8 screens into the
    game. There were 2 soldiers guarding the building and I took them
    out but I could not figure out how to get inside. I pushed all around
    the perimeter but can't gain entry.
    I tried using the rations as you described and nothing happens.
    
    I just have to keep trying. If you discover any other hints, I sure
    could use the help.
    
    Thanks again for the pointers.
    
    Chuck

    I rented the game a couple of weeks ago.  I could not get into what
    you are refering to as the "building".  And I gave up trying to
    get into whatever that was.
    
    What you need to do is get the card-keys, I think there are 8 of them.
    I managed to find 1, 2, and 4.  These are required to open doors.
    Doors can be opened by the proper card-key.  The next screen down also
    has 2 guards and a couple trucks.  One of these trucks will transport
    you to a building that you can enter with card-key 1, which you
    should have found in one of the trucks by this point.  You need to have
    the card-key selected to enter a door. 
    
    Whenever you locate a new item, always use the radio, you will almost
    always get a hint about the object.  Rations are used to restore
    you life-force.  1 ration will restore you to full strength.  At
    the beginning you can hold at most 3 rations.
    
    Also use the radio, whenever you free a prisoner.  Once you find
    a gun, you also need to get ammunition.
                                          
    I managed to get pistol, machine-gun, grenade-launcher, mines, plastic
    explosives, gas-mask, cardboard-box, and binocculars.  Once you get the
    pistol and ammo, the beginning is alot easier to get thru on a
    continue. 
                                                                 
    I think the game has some strange quirks, so I probably won't buy
    it until/unless it goes below $30.00.  
             
    1) There is no save or password memory.  If you power down the game
    you are back to square-one with zip.
    
    2) I don't like the infinite repeat locations.
    
    3) The typos and grammer mistakes are really excessive.
    
    4) If you need more rations or ammo, just grab what's there, select
    the radio, and when you return to the normal screen just grab them
    again.
    
    5) If an alarm has gone off and the enemy are after you on the current
    screen, just cross over to another screen, and then come back, and the
    alarms are off and things are back to normal.
    
    6) I do like the fact that the game seems to be very extensive and
    complex, and requires more thinking and planning than controller
    dexterity.
    

    re .3
    
    Sounds to me like you got hold of a defective game. I picked up the
    game last night at Lechmere and have found NO grammar or spelling
    errors and it DOES indeed have a password save option in it. It
    would have been foolish not to. Since a game of this size and
    complexity would not be worth the time or effort if it did not have
    one. I know with RYGAR I had to leave my machine on for three days
    while we solved it during the evening hours. My family did not enjoy
    me monopolizing the machine for that period of time. So I have made
    it a point not to buy any more (complex and involved) games that
    do not offer a password save option.
    
    I only managed to play the game for about 1/2 hour but found it
    tough and challenging. This is the way games should be written!

    Last night I tried again and found CARD 1, went inside and explored
    around tanks and jeeps. I haven't found any weapons yet. Guess I'll
    just have to keep trying. I didn't try out the password option
    as I didn't get far enough to warrant saving things.
    
    This is a real challenging game! 
    
    Anybody figure out what the cigarettes are used for? (Great item
    to have on a game that kids will play :-(
    
    Chuck

    I got this game three days ago and just Defeated Metal Gear last
    night. I thought the graphics were pretty good. There are a few
    surprises that I thought were pretty good. I never did find a use
    for those cigarettes (and I tried them everywhere!!). The second
    time around does'nt get harder or change around like Zelda but I'm
    still playing it. My nephew loves it.
    
    Oh well,
    I can't Wait for LINK!!
    
    "Solid Snake" Scott

    	I found it too easy. I completed the game the first weekend I got
    it. The game was okay, okay graphics and sound, but I'm looking
    for more of a challange. 
    
    				They don't make'em like they...
    						Pat..

    	For those that HAVE solved this one - we're currently trying
    to pick up the compass and rocket launcher.  We've entered the rooms
    where they're supposed to be stored (according to the map enclosed
    with the game), but the rooms are empty.  Do we have a defective
    game, or is there some trick one needs to perform in order to grab
    these items?  Is Diane ever home?  Does Jennifer ever answer?
    
    				Thanks,
    				Chuck

    	Re: .-1 -- We found the solution.  Sorry for the false alarm.
     Now battling supercomputer...
    
    				Chuck

    	8 days since last note...still battling supercomputer...have
    dropped over 40 loads of plastique...am going quickly insane.  Any
    special tricks necessary to crash that computer?  (Now, if it were
    only a VAX I'd know where to start...)
    
    				Thanks
    
    				Chuck

    
    Re. .10:
    
            Over 40 loads of Plastique?? Maybe your missing something.
    
    <POSSIBLE SPOILER>
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Did you save the Professor and do what he asked you to do, then
    go back to see him again for a clue? Also don't try to go out of 
    the room and come back before you do what he says because he'll 
    just dissappear and you'll have to start again.
                                         
    Hope this helps you out.
    
    SOLID SNAKE OUT......
    

    	thanks for the tip - I suspected I was missing something.  When
    you mention the person to speak to, are you referring to "Grey Fox"?
    I haven't been able to get to the building where Dr. P is being
    held yet - can't seem to get captured again, either...
    
    				Thanks
    
    				Chuck (semi-solid snake)

    In the beginning of the game where you get the first "card" just
    below the trucks is a gate. Can you open it?
    
    I have only found one place to get "rations" and it's just after
    you take the truck ride. Are there other places?
                                                                Ed

    
    Need to a way to get through the MAZE zone, and where to find
    the compass.
    
    

    
    I "stumbled" across the spoiler for the wooded maze.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    If the maze zone is in the wooded area go straight through twice,
    up the first path once, then left "straight" through once again.
                                 
    (1st)
    
                 |   |      |   |
    -------------     ------     --------------
         <==== straight through twice ========  You start here
    -------------     ------     --------------
                 |   |      |   |                             
    
                                   
    (2nd)
                 |   |      |   |
                 |   |      | ^ |
    -------------     ------  |   --------------
                              ==== up the 1st. path
    -------------     ------     --------------
                 |   |      |   |                             
    
    
    (3rd)
                 |   |      |   |
    -------------     ------     --------------
         <====================   and straight through again
    -------------     ------  |  --------------
                 |   |      | | |                             
                 |   |      |   |
    
    
                                                
    
    
    

    THANKS FOR WOODED MAZE HELP!!!!
    
    Now.....
    
    A little help....
    
    Please, 
    
    The compass, and 7th card?  Thanks!!!!

	I'm in the same situation as .16. I don't seem to be able to
    solve the trick of getting the COMPASS, ROCKET LAUNCHER, or CARD
    7 or 8. I have released the Dr. and his niece! And it appears I
    have been every where I can get without the use of CARD 7 or 8.
    	Could someone give me a hint to get me going again?
    

    Well,
    
     It's been a while, but here goes...
    
    
                             SPOILER FOLLOWS.....
    
    To get card 7, you must kill off ARNOLD.  He (it) is holding the
    card.  Card 8 is held by the BOSS at the end of the deep gutter.
    
    Be careful not to kill off the prisoners...
    
    To get the compass and the rocket launcher, go to the door of  the
    particular room that contains what you want and contact Jennifier
    on your radio.  Jennifer can set you up with what you need...
    

    |\/|> Mike

    Can someone help me out please.  I am trying to get through the
    pitfall range so save *someones* (I forgot his name) daughter. 
    I can't seem to make it through no matter which ways I try it.
    
    Is there a special path to follow through these or do I just keep
    taking my chances.
    
    Thanks
    
    Kathy
    

    As I remember it, one does not need to go through the pitfall area
    to save this person, one must only look in the building that the
    Professor mentioned.
    
    Psooible Spoiler follows:
    
    She is in a hidden room in one of the rooms that you have already
    been into in Building 4.  Jus have to search for her with your hands...
    

    .20 - thank you for the hint, but it was not obvious enough for
    me!!!!!  
    
    I tried to 'use my hands'
    
    How about telling me what I have in my hands, and where I use
    them???!!! (metal glove???)

    Also, any hints on the pitfalls?
    
    I can get past the first few screens, but the last pitfall
    only leaves you the width of one floor panel to walk on, and
    it's not enough.  How to get past it?????
    

    Re -1 and -2
    
To rescue to Professors daughter you must revisit one of the rooms in
    building 4. (spoiler follows)
    
    Enter the room with the pitfall. Stay to the right and go to the
    right wall. Punch with your fist using the B button on the right
    wall and you'll find the secret room. Be careful not to get too
    far away from the wall or you'll open the pitfall.
    
    
    Now a request for some help for myself. I too am having a lot of
    trouble with the pitfalls. I'm trying to get to the elevator in
    building 3 so I can get to the basement B100 and fight the super
    computer. I can't get past those pitfalls blocking the way. I've
    tried looking for other ways around the pitfalls but no luck so
    far. Any help appreciated. I've rescued the professors daughter,
    and have all 8 cards. C'mon you experts out there, help a very
    frustrated father and his 8 year old son.
    
    Aloha
    
    H_H
    

    re -1,2,3
    
    You do not need to go through the pitfalls.  There is a way around
    them.
    
    It has been a while since I played this game, but I think I can
    help you out.
    
    <spoiler follows>
    
    You get off the truck at the right stop and work your way through
    to building 7. Out the back door, across the mine fields, through
    the maze  to building 3.
    
    Take a good look at the map supplied and I know you will see your
    way clear.
    
    

    	While playing Metal Gear, something strange happened. I hit
    select while I looked at the map. The screen became so wavy that
    you could'nt make-out the picture one bit. When I hit B button,
    it took me to an elevator with a R on it (at top). I was about four
    inches inside the left wall and could only move up and down. Has
    this happened to anyone else or could it just be a defect? Any replies
    will be appreciated.

Hi.Does anybody know what the cardboard and the transistor are used for?
Every time I place the star next to the the transistor and push the A button
it disappears. When I choose the cardboard Solid Snake turns into a square.
I am hoping one you know what they are used for. nethertheless, I solved the
game without knowing their funcions, so I know they are not neccesary to
finish Metal Gear.                                         
    
Hoping I get a reply! 
                                                      See you later,
                                                     "Wandering" John

    
    Not sure about the transistor, but the cardboard box is used to put a
    box over your character. This way the enemy doesnt see him even if
    they're looking directly at him.
    
    
    
    
    eric

    I believe the "transistor" (or is it transmitter) is a homing device
    planted in your pack after you were "captured" in bldg 1.  I noticed
    that I was attacked by people when I was carring this and after
    I selected it, it disappeared and the enemy quit instantly attacking
    me.  I have only rented the game and played it very little though
    so I may be completly off base!
    
    Wayne Bentley

                             <here's a supercode>
    
    want all the weapons and equipment? If so enter this code...
    
                      5ZZZY QZZZD
                      V506V UYRZZ
                      NZRZE
    
    P.S.I'm not sure if the V's are U's or vice-versa.
    
    Matthew Andella

Your're right, Wayne and Eric. tried it out today and, sure enough, it
worked. 
    
Appreciate your help.    
    
                                              John (Who's not wondering anymore)
    

    The transistor is an enemy weapon. It lets the enemy know where
    you are, even if you are hiding behind something (pretty crafty
    huh?). If you have this in your equipment GET RID OF IT !!!!!
    
    The cardboard box is for you to hide under. If an enemy isn't looking
    put it on and go behind him. When he turns around he won't even
    know that you are there.
    
    Matthew Andella

    About .29 ...   Imade a couple of mistakes ... try this ...
    
                      5ZZZY QZZZD
                      U5O6U UYRZZ
                      NZRZE
    
        I CHECKED THE CODE THIS TIME, I'MSURE IT WORKS.
    
    Matthew Andella
    
    

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Note 229.0                     HELP ON METAL GEAR                     No replies
UPOVAX::TOTO                                         13 lines   8-MAR-1989 14:53
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    IN REGARDS TO METAL GEAR IT IS A GOOD GAME IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR
    DOING.IT WAS HARD MAT FIRST BUT ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LOOK AT THE
    MAP.I SUGGEST FREEING AS MANY HOSTAGES AS POSSIBLE. THEY ARE WHAT
    GIVES YOU YOU'RE RANK WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO CARRY MORE OF A WEAPON.
    DO NOT SHOOT A HOSTAGE! IF YOU DO YOU LOSE RANK. I HOPE I HELPED
    IF NOT ASK AND I'LL TRY.I HAVE CONQUERED THE GAME.I AM REFFERING
    TO TOPIC 122 BUT I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO REPLY SO I MADE MY OWN FILE
    
    
                                  HOPE I HELPED,
                                                 
                                          FOX HOUNDER
    

    I have been playing Metal  Gear for several days now and have managed
    to make some decent progress.  I have had one problem.  I have come
    across (2) tanks, one in building #2 (I think) and one outside.
    
    I have tried mines and grenades to no avail.  Any suggestions
    
    Thanks 
    
    

    If one is in the middle of the game and for some reason wants to
    SAVE the game, what is the right way?
    Via password? How? Some mentioned in earlier note, that this is
    possible, but didn't include how.
    
    Please help and thanks
    
    Gerd
    

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Ref: 122.34
    
    Tank outside: you must have 3 stars, which allows you 15 mines.
    It takes 3 stars and at least 13 mines to blow up tank.
    
    Tank in building #2: Takes 5 grenades on TOP of the tank to blow
    it up.
    J.V.

    Re: .36
    
    Thanks for the info.  I found out that I could slip past the "outside"
    tank without having to kill it.  For the "inside" tank, I will try
    the five grenades.
    

 I borrowed Metal Gear from my little brother and found the game to
    be very good because all of the thinking thats involved compared
    to most games. By reading the notes I found out that I wasn't suposed
    to kill my hostages but it's to late I already did, I thought I
    was rescuing them when I made them disappear. Does this mean that
    I won't be changing rank so I won't be able to finish the game?
    
    Should I just start from stratch again?
    
    Any suggestions would be appriciated.
    
    
              
    

    
    re. .38
    
    
    If you killed hostages, its probably a good idea to start over. How
    many did you "kill"?  More than three and you should definetly stat
    over.
    
    Good luck
    
    scott

     I've destroyed the Metal Gear twice. I still have no idea what
     the cigarettes are for.  Has anyone found a use for them??

     				Frank 

    When you are in the final fight scene and the time is running out,
    if you use the cigarettes..................
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    ....................you will be given a lot more time to kill your
    last opponent.
    					Mich

     Re: -1

     Thanks for the answer.  Hmmm...you offer the enemy cigarettes and
     it makes it easier to kill them.  Sounds like this should be a
     Surgeon General's warning on the side of the cigarette pack!

     						Frank

			-< help on 3rd floor Blg 1 >-

	Going after my 3rd star. 

	I have gotten to the 3rd floor of building one, crossed the 
	bridge, (after falling off 10 times, my 6 year old did in 1 try),
	and have tried to get the Mine Detector and the Professor on the 
	other side.  

	1st. 	The Mine Detector is protected by two guards. The one 
		closet to the door keeps turning on the heat panels before 
		I can knock him off. I can get the first guard, but this 
		usually alerts the other guards.

	Any clues or hints on how to get these two guys?

	Is there any protection from the heat panels? 
	Can they be turned off?	


	2nd.	The professor is protected by two machine gunners which 
		move together.

	How can I kill these guys?

    Anyone out there know where I can find card #7?
    
    Brett

    	I just got the game for my Birthday last weekend and I just
    started playing it yesterday. I had a similar problem that .25 had.
    In the first world before you get to the truck I went back from
    the area that had the guard dogs into the area with the jeep and
    the sleeping guard and got stuck in the bushes!! The only way I
    could get out was to end the game by pressing the reset button and
    starting all over again. Really wierd glich I'd say. One thing that
    I don't like about this game is that the directional controls seem
    to be really sluggish and choppy. I am getting much better at the
    game and am starting to really enjoy it.
    
    Steve 
    

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Note 286.0                Metal Gear...Captured Twice??               No replies
JUPITR::SBILL                                        20 lines  19-JUN-1989 14:30
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    	I've noticed that there hasn't been much activity in the METAL
    GEAR note lately and was wondering if any of you that have conquered
    this game could give me a little advice. 
    
    	Here's my problem: After I got captured and escaped I got into
    the truck that is supposed to take me to card #4 and when the truck
    stopped, I got out and then I got back in by mistake. It took me
    back to the entrance to Building #1. I went back to the truck where
    I'm supposed to get captured and no one was there to capture me.
    There doesn't seem to be any other way to get into any of the other
    buildings except to get captured and get card #4. If anyone could
    help me with this I'd really appreciate it. I can't get much further
    into this game if I can't get into any other buildings. 
    
    Thanks Big Boss,
    
    Trapped Solid Snake
     
    

    Okay I've got a question about the final battle......
    
    
           Possible Spoiler.............
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    I've used everything against the BOSS, and can't kill him...
    To the best of my knowledge I've got all the equipment...
    I did'nt see the professor although I rescued his daughter.
    
    Any hints?? Is the professors "HINT" crucial to battleing the BOSS?

    HELP!  SERIOUS SPOILER NEEDED...
    
    Ive got most everything, except the oxygen tank..  
    
    ** HOW DO YOU GET PAST THE PITFALL IN BUILDING 3 TO GET TO THE ELEVATOR
     
    ??

    IVE been trying for weeks now, and I still dont get it!  Whats the
    trick?   I need a serious spoiler or Im gonna do something drastic!
    
    					slithering snake..
    
    

    
    
    
    	How does one get captured?
    
    
    			Bob
    

	I just plain cannot figure out how to get to base after I kill the end
  	boss. Do you head back to where you started or do you go somewhere
  	else.  Need major help NOW!

                     Signed       
  			Snake Eye

    
    
             I believe it's the left Elevator.

	Could you please explain a little bit more. Like left elevator in which
  building.

  				Thnx 
  				  Snake Eye

    
    
           Well if your talking about the end guy after blowing up the
      Super Computer. There is 3 elevators in that room that you kill the
      bossman in take the left one.

     Ooookay,
       Thanks, finally finished it,thanks.....again.


  				Enjoy Josh

    Metal Gear codes to get to the end of the game with several weapons:
    
    
    
    enter following code:
    
    ELLEN DIANE JENNI FERBI GBOSS
    
    This will give you a machine gun, missle launcher, hand gun and
    silencer with 236 bullets for the machine gun, 136 bullets for hand
    gun, and 10 missles for the missle launcher.
    
    Seth LeCompte
    Ed's son.