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Joe999 · 06-22-2007, 02:18 PM

i've seen several people having problems with the strength of the cyclops. you can attack it in several ways, e. g. with the rocket launcher, the titan tank, an airstrike, etc. but i've found it the most efficient way if you attack it with the GDF Fieldops's rocket artillery: deploy a rocket artillery, use the targeting tool and aim at the Cyclops. the lock-on icon will appear and after a few seconds the Cyclops is no more

Dark Matter · 06-22-2007, 02:46 PM

I've used the rocket artillery. It didn't work well on the cyclops. It was much better against the tank and tormentor.

Ifurita · 06-22-2007, 02:56 PM

Another metagame topic discussing anti-cyclops tactics here:

http://4newbies.planetwolfenstein.ga...hp#anticyclops

Joe999 · 06-22-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Matter

I've used the rocket artillery. It didn't work well on the cyclops. It was much better against the tank and tormentor.

what exactly didn't work? was the cyclops behind walls or did the strogg have a shield? usually the rocket artillery brings it down, at least for me.

Wildwing · 06-22-2007, 04:01 PM

Cyclops are helpless against infantery... their weapons have no splash damage... so u can run around them and pwn them as inf...

Dark Matter · 06-22-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe999

what exactly didn't work? was the cyclops behind walls or did the strogg have a shield? usually the rocket artillery brings it down, at least for me.

Maybe they didn't all hit. I haven't tried it much. I thought it only took its armor down about 40%. I might be wrong.

cpt.whistlepants · 06-22-2007, 04:54 PM

If you get a lock with the rocket launcher, its game over for the cyclops. As joe said it just takes a couple of seconds and it will lock, works on all vehicles.

Which vehicles have defense for this besides the cyclops?

Nevermind, I just read the newbie guide Ifurita posted, good stuff!

Kamikazee · 06-22-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildwing

Cyclops are helpless against infantery... their weapons have no splash damage... so u can run around them and pwn them as inf...

Do mind it's stomp feature.

mortis · 06-22-2007, 07:08 PM

Keep in mind when using artillery and hammers that strogg anti-artillery turrets will take them out without any notification for the fops. You have to look and listen for hits to know if they are striking anything.

space · 06-22-2007, 07:22 PM

Also as an engi if you sneak up on one kneeling down you can plant anti-vehicle mines directly on it

BOOM ! !

A Cute Puppy · 06-22-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by space

Also as an engi if you sneak up on one kneeling down you can plant anti-vehicle mines directly on it

BOOM ! !

Oh, very nice.

How long do the emp grenades work on them? Might not take it down, but would let the rest do their work.

Joe999 · 06-22-2007, 09:27 PM

emp grenade works 30 seconds afaik. it can't move it's feet, but it can still move the turret and fire.

another fun thing is when a soldier plants an HE charge at it. 30 seconds later it collapses like a cardhouse

signofzeta · 06-23-2007, 12:52 AM

You know if you are skilled in movement, a cyclops can't see people underneath it, and if you are skilled in dodging it's legs, you can use a medic to shock it to death. Takes a lot of time, but I'm sure it works.

Basic point is Cyclops blind spot is underneath it.

space · 06-23-2007, 12:53 AM

Newb question: The engi has EMP nades?

peoples · 06-23-2007, 01:50 AM

Tank, you have the advantage of speed over Cyclop, even if Cyclop fires faster. Positioning is key here, and move, fire and then move. Cyclops isn't that fast mover.

RosOne · 06-23-2007, 02:09 AM

Get behind a camping Cyclops as Engineer, throw 3 mines under it (unarmed) and then throw a grenade on those mines. Doesn't kill the Cyclops but it hurts it a lot. With some help from teammates it'll be down very quick (1-2 grenades).

reyalp · 06-23-2007, 04:55 AM

If you are attacking a cyclops or other heavy armor with a rocket launcher (the soldier weapon, not the fieldops rocket artillery), it is best NOT to lock your rocket. Just figure out the lead and elevation yourself, and dumbfire.

A cyclops pilot who is on top of things can decoy every rocket you fire, if you lock. Same goes for the titan.

About the only thing I find worth locking on is the tormentor, since it's very hard to hit with dumbfire. You can lock on turrets, but they hold still so they are good elevation practice.

edit:
also, if you are pinned by heavy armor, don't be afraid to suicide rush. If a whole spawn of your team puts nades on it, it will be dead.

[SD]BongoBoy · 06-23-2007, 01:44 PM

Started writing a reply for this thread and the next thing I knew...http://community.enemyterritory.com/...ead.php?t=2710

Joe999 · 06-23-2007, 02:50 PM

lol, awesome

RosOne · 07-03-2007, 01:14 AM

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/u...ies/78609.html

3 mines, 2 grenades, 2 grenade launcher shots and 3 pistol shots. I guess the Cyclops would be down faster if the 2nd grenade would be a direct hit.

PariahMessiah · 07-03-2007, 08:34 PM

Also if you've got big brass ones the size of grapefruits you can run up on it and plant an HE charge. I do this to titan tanks that are artillery sniping from the hills all the time as strogg.

RotJ · 07-05-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by PariahMessiah

Also if you've got big brass ones the size of grapefruits you can run up on it and plant an HE charge. I do this to titan tanks that are artillery sniping from the hills all the time as strogg.

This only works because very few people know that hitting jump in a Cyclops will smoosh anyone at your feet.

RaVE · 07-05-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RotJ

This only works because very few people know that hitting jump in a Cyclops will smoosh anyone at your feet.

It's a shame not many people know about this, because it's hilariously useful. Whenever I see a group of infantry just hanging out trying to take me down with their rifles I always rush up to them and spam the space key. The most I've gotten so far was 4 poor saps stuck to the bottom of my feet.

Yojimbo · 07-05-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by signofzeta

You know if you are skilled in movement, a cyclops can't see people underneath it, and if you are skilled in dodging it's legs, you can use a medic to shock it to death. Takes a lot of time, but I'm sure it works.

Basic point is Cyclops blind spot is underneath it.

loool, so you have not tried it yet?

exoteror · 07-05-2007, 06:13 PM

I have to admit that rocket artillary is the most effective but im pretty sure decoys are the key to surviveing it if you time it right.

There are many skilled cyclops drivers that can rack up the kills easily if you know some good places to go.

06-22-2007, 02:18 PM	#1
Joe999 Global Volunteer Force Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austria	How to kill the Cyclops i've seen several people having problems with the strength of the cyclops. you can attack it in several ways, e. g. with the rocket launcher, the titan tank, an airstrike, etc. but i've found it the most efficient way if you attack it with the GDF Fieldops's rocket artillery: deploy a rocket artillery, use the targeting tool and aim at the Cyclops. the lock-on icon will appear and after a few seconds the Cyclops is no more

06-22-2007, 02:46 PM	#2
Dark Matter Sergeant Major Join Date: May 2007 Location: I'm in the land of Awesomenessoscity	I've used the rocket artillery. It didn't work well on the cyclops. It was much better against the tank and tormentor. __________________ FSM! beta FTW

06-22-2007, 02:56 PM	#3
Ifurita Global Volunteer Force Join Date: Apr 2007	Another metagame topic discussing anti-cyclops tactics here: http://4newbies.planetwolfenstein.ga...hp#anticyclops __________________ ETQW 4 Newbies: Maps, Guides, and Resources (new location) MS-Excel Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

06-22-2007, 04:54 PM	#7
cpt.whistlepants First Sergeant Join Date: May 2007	If you get a lock with the rocket launcher, its game over for the cyclops. As joe said it just takes a couple of seconds and it will lock, works on all vehicles. Which vehicles have defense for this besides the cyclops? Nevermind, I just read the newbie guide Ifurita posted, good stuff! Last edited by cpt.whistlepants : 06-22-2007 at 04:57 PM.

06-22-2007, 07:08 PM	#9
mortis Global Volunteer Force Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clearlake, California	Keep in mind when using artillery and hammers that strogg anti-artillery turrets will take them out without any notification for the fops. You have to look and listen for hits to know if they are striking anything. __________________ QuakeWarsTerritory.com

06-22-2007, 04:01 PM	#5
Wildwing Master Sergeant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Germany	Cyclops are helpless against infantery... their weapons have no splash damage... so u can run around them and pwn them as inf...

06-22-2007, 07:22 PM	#10
space Brigadier General Join Date: May 2007	Also as an engi if you sneak up on one kneeling down you can plant anti-vehicle mines directly on it BOOM ! ! __________________ Xfire SN : sp4orce \|\| Gamertag : .space. [==] "I own with the Platypus.. and Trojan"

06-22-2007, 09:27 PM	#12
Joe999 Global Volunteer Force Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austria	emp grenade works 30 seconds afaik. it can't move it's feet, but it can still move the turret and fire. another fun thing is when a soldier plants an HE charge at it. 30 seconds later it collapses like a cardhouse

06-23-2007, 12:52 AM	#13
signofzeta Lieutenant General Join Date: May 2007	You know if you are skilled in movement, a cyclops can't see people underneath it, and if you are skilled in dodging it's legs, you can use a medic to shock it to death. Takes a lot of time, but I'm sure it works. Basic point is Cyclops blind spot is underneath it.

06-23-2007, 12:53 AM	#14
space Brigadier General Join Date: May 2007	Newb question: The engi has EMP nades? __________________ Xfire SN : sp4orce \|\| Gamertag : .space. [==] "I own with the Platypus.. and Trojan"

06-23-2007, 01:50 AM	#15
peoples First Sergeant Join Date: Jun 2007	Tank, you have the advantage of speed over Cyclop, even if Cyclop fires faster. Positioning is key here, and move, fire and then move. Cyclops isn't that fast mover.

06-23-2007, 02:09 AM	#16
RosOne Global Volunteer Force Join Date: Apr 2007	Get behind a camping Cyclops as Engineer, throw 3 mines under it (unarmed) and then throw a grenade on those mines. Doesn't kill the Cyclops but it hurts it a lot. With some help from teammates it'll be down very quick (1-2 grenades). __________________

06-23-2007, 04:55 AM	#17
reyalp Global Volunteer Force Join Date: May 2007	If you are attacking a cyclops or other heavy armor with a rocket launcher (the soldier weapon, not the fieldops rocket artillery), it is best NOT to lock your rocket. Just figure out the lead and elevation yourself, and dumbfire. A cyclops pilot who is on top of things can decoy every rocket you fire, if you lock. Same goes for the titan. About the only thing I find worth locking on is the tormentor, since it's very hard to hit with dumbfire. You can lock on turrets, but they hold still so they are good elevation practice. edit: also, if you are pinned by heavy armor, don't be afraid to suicide rush. If a whole spawn of your team puts nades on it, it will be dead.

06-23-2007, 01:44 PM	#18
[SD]BongoBoy Senior Game Designer Join Date: Mar 2007	Started writing a reply for this thread and the next thing I knew...http://community.enemyterritory.com/...ead.php?t=2710

06-23-2007, 02:50 PM	#19
Joe999 Global Volunteer Force Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austria	lol, awesome

07-03-2007, 01:14 AM	#20
RosOne Global Volunteer Force Join Date: Apr 2007	http://www.gametrailers.com/player/u...ies/78609.html 3 mines, 2 grenades, 2 grenade launcher shots and 3 pistol shots. I guess the Cyclops would be down faster if the 2nd grenade would be a direct hit. __________________

07-03-2007, 08:34 PM	#21
PariahMessiah First Sergeant Join Date: May 2007	Also if you've got big brass ones the size of grapefruits you can run up on it and plant an HE charge. I do this to titan tanks that are artillery sniping from the hills all the time as strogg. __________________ I think it is true that people like you crucified Christ. I think its so sad the opinion you have is the only one voiced. FFS its SOLDIER not Assault.

07-05-2007, 06:13 PM	#25
exoteror First Sergeant Join Date: May 2007	I have to admit that rocket artillary is the most effective but im pretty sure decoys are the key to surviveing it if you time it right. There are many skilled cyclops drivers that can rack up the kills easily if you know some good places to go.