Editing Developer Tips

The following are tips provided by the developers and displayed during load screens:

==Abilities==
* A high level Soldier can blow all his Satchel Charges at once by pressing GRENADE(with the ability selected) while they're equipped.
* A high level Operative can Remote Control a friendly Turret, making it much more lethal than normal.
* An EMP grenade can slow down progress on some Primary Objectives, shut down electronically detonated weapons, and interfere with Comms Hacks and disrupt enemy player radar.
* An enemy singled out by a Homing Beacon will be visible through walls for a short period of time.
* An enemy with Adrenaline is highlighted with an orange halo. They cannot die while the Adrenaline is active, but they can be knocked down!
* Enemy Landmines are invisible until an Operative spots them, or until you step on them.
* Hide Turrets to create a nasty surprise for your enemy.
* High level Operatives can Comms Hack an Incapacitated enemy, and all Operatives can disguise themselves as a Dead enemy.
* If an enemy Operative plants a Homing Beacon on you, all enemies will see exactly where you are at all times until the effect wears off.
* If you decide you don't like a character's Abilities, you can reset them at the cost of a 1 level demotion.
* If you don't step off a Landmine, an Engineer can defuse it to save you.
* If you get hit by an enemy Sticky Bomb, you've only got a few seconds to find a teammate who can remove it from you.
* If you hear a loud beeping sound coming from an Incapacitated enemy's body, it means they've got a Cortex Bomb and are about to explode!
* If you see an enemy laying on the ground with a gun in their hand, watch out! They're not dead, and they can still fire at you.
* If you see glowing red spikes, it means an enemy has put down Caltrops. As long as you walk slowly through them, you won't take any damage.
* If you see sparks and hear a specific hit sound when shooting an enemy, that means they've got an Armor upgrade, and will be tougher to take down.
* Landmines are very effective when placed in choke points.
* Many abilities have a cooldown period that must expire before they can be used again, so being tactical is critical.
* Once an Operative spots an enemy Landmine, anyone can destroy it with a Frag grenade or sustained weapon fire.
* When you step on a Landmine, it won't detonate until you step off.
* With the Silent Movement ability, plus silencers on your weapons, you'll never appear on enemy radars unless they actually see you.
* You can see the status of your Turret or Landmines on the HUD in the lower left of the screen.

==Buffing==
* A glowing weapon indicated it's been upgraded by an Engineer and does more damage.
* As a Medic, use the Objective Wheel to tell your teammate you're coming to Revive them. They might be more inclined to wait for you.
* Buffing is the key to gaining the upper hand in combat.
* Keeping your team buffed up will boost their performance greatly.
* Medics supply Incapacitated teammates with Revive Syringes. The Incapacitated teammates decide when it's best to get up.
* Self-Buffing gives you no XP and is subject to a cooldown delay. Always buff teammates first.
* Teammates like you if you share: try buffing other players on your team before yourself.

==Combat==
* Be careful. Even when Friendly Fire is off, you can still be hurt by your own explosives.
* Elevated positions are tactically advantageous, make good use of them.
* Exploring the Objective Wheel may leave you exposed to enemy fire. If in a hurry, simply TAP the button to get the most important Objective.
* From anywhere in the world, you can look at the information over your teammates' heads to see if they need your help.
* Grenade danger indicators show the grenade's fuse time - but beware, a grenade can be detonated in other ways...
* Hold GRENADE to "cook" standard Frag grenades before releasing it to throw them: this way you can control when they explode.
* If an Operative hacks the communication channel of the enemy, everyone on his team will know the location of every enemy, but only temporarily.
* If you suspect someone of being an enemy in disguise, trust your instinct and shoot at them. You might be revealing an Operative, or you might just be wasting bullets.
* It's easier to hit targets with splash damage weapons by aiming at their feet rather than their body.
* Keep an eye out for climbing paths that will let you get the drop on the enemy.
* Often you can avoid grenade damage by running forwards, past the grenade.
* Remember, regular Frag grenades knock the enemy down but rarely kill. A high level Soldier's upgraded Frags are much more lethal.
* Sliding is a great way to avoid enemy fire.
* There is great strength in numbers: stick with friendly teammates, and avoid confrontation when you're outnumbered.
* When a teammate announces they've spotted an enemy, you'll be able to see that enemy on your radar for a short time.
* When knocked down, shoot at enemies trying to finish you off with their melee attacks.
* When your Health falls dangerously low, get out of the line of fire, seek cover and wait for your health to recharge.
* You can look around while Incapacitated to watch for Medics who may be coming to revive you.

==Command Posts==
* As well as Class, you can change your Primary and Secondary Weapons at a Command Post at any time.
* Capturing Command Posts gives your entire team either extra Health or extra Supplies.
* High level Engineers can upgrade Command Posts, doubling their positive effect on the team.
* High level Operatives can firewall Command posts, making it very difficult for the enemy to capture them.
* It's always better for a Soldier to restock and augment your Ammo supply, but Command Posts will do a basic refill.
* You lose any buffs you've applied to yourself when switching classes. Your deployables disappear as well. (Does not apply to ammo buffs)

==General==
* Brink can be complex. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stick with your teammates and take it one Objective at a time.
* Brink's most important rule: move more than you shoot.
* Challenges let you tune your Brink skills, and can unlock powerful Weapons and Attachments.
* Check the Tips Database for in-depth details on all game functions.
* Complete the final level of a Challenge to unlock Leaderboards.
* Every time you level up, you'll unlock new clothing options, which you can apply to all your characters.
* If you join a Fireteam, you're guaranteed to stick with those players in every map until you return to the main menu.
* In Campaign mode, you can play through Brink's storyline in a friendly environment. In Freeplay mode, you can set up online matches to work any way you like.
* In Stopwatch mode, both teams take it in turn to complete a given level's Objectives as quickly as possible.
* The Heavy Body Type is less mobile, but has greater Health and can access better weaponry.
* The Light Body Type is fragile but can traverse the environment faster and climb higher.
* Try adjusting your controls in Menu-Options-Controls. You can remap almost any action.
* When Incapacitated, waiting for a Medic to Revive you can earn you extra XP.
* While online in a standard Campaign match, if you want to communicate with other players, form a Fireteam on the Spawn Menu Scoreboard.
* While watching cutscenes, you can use the Spawn Menu to change class and weapons, as well as make Fireteams.
* While you're Dead and waiting to join the reinforcements, you can press FIRE to spectate your teammates.
* You'll earn more XP and level up much faster if you buff your teammates and complete Objectives. XP for kills is much slower.

==Objectives==
* Don't forget the Objective! Make sure your team always has a player of the Primary Objective class type.
* Defend the Objective! Do not get drawn too far away from the Primary Objective: protecting it should be your focus.
* Every time the attackers complete a Primary Objective, more time is added to the clock.
* Guard the bomb! Once you've planted an HE Charge make sure you protect it or enemy Engineers will disarm it.
* Hacking Objectives is done remotely: try to find hidden spots to hack from, but remember to protect your HackBox.
* If you use the Objective Wheel, you could create new missions for your teammates to help you.
* If you're aiming at a potential Objective item or person and TAP the Objective Wheel, you'll automatically take that Objective.
* If you're in the process of completing a Primary Objective when time runs out, the game will go into overtime, giving you a few precious extra seconds.
* The farther away you move from your HackBox while hacking, the slower your progress becomes.
* The Objective Wheel will tell you when it's a good idea to change classes.
* The options on the Objective Wheel are always changing, it's useful to check it often.
* The Primary Objective is always at 12 o'clock on the Objective Wheel.
* Using the Objective Wheel gives you more XP per task, and also lets your teammates know what you're doing.
* You can always TAP the Objective Wheel to be assigned the most important mission of the moment.
* You earn a constant stream of XP when sticking close to your escort target.
* You'll earn a constant stream of XP when you're standing guard near a Primary Objective. You'll also earn more XP per kill while standing guard.

==Shooting==
* Accuracy with Assault Rifles is increased greatly by Iron-Sighting and firing in short bursts.
* Customizing your weapons lets you tune them to your preferred style of play.
* Firing in short bursts is much more accurate than spraying.
* If you're firing and missing a lot, you may just be firing from too far away to be effective with your current gun.
* Iron-Sighting or Crouching increases your weapon accuracy.
* It is sometimes easier to aim by moving left and right while keeping the crosshair still.
* Reload your weapon often: a nearly-empty gun is more dangerous to you than your enemies.
* Pistols might seem weak, but the offhand knife gives a powerful melee strike.
* Put a Muzzle Brake and Front Grip on your weapon to make it more accurate when firing from the hip.
* Successful headshots do significantly more damage than hits to the body, while shots to the legs do less damage.
* Switching weapons is often quicker than reloading, and can make the difference in firefights.
* When you aim at an enemy, you'll automatically notify your teammates of his location.
* When you run out of Ammo in a fire fight, it's always wiser to switch to your backup weapon, than wait for a reload.
* While Iron-Sighting, you can hold Q to lean left or hold E to lean right.
* Your accuracy is lowered when you are knocked down. Get up if there's no immediate danger.

==SMART==
* Falling into a mantle grab results in a slower climb than jumping up into it.
* If you want to run at full speed without accidentally vaulting over ledges, tap Sprint instead of holding it.
* The Light Body Type can Wall-Hop by hitting JUMP when they collide with a wall.
* To slide, hit Crouch while sprinting.
* When facing an obstacle, hold SPRINT to climb over it.
* You can cancel a Mantle by pulling away from the ledge.

==Quotes==
* Ishmael: "Ark Security often close down Pelgos to conduct Live Fire exercises. At least, that's what the newscasts say."
* Ishmael: "Guests live on rationed water but members of Security get an extra water ration."
* Ishmael: "Living conditions for the refugee Guests are poor, and getting worse. The Founders live in luxury. But they built the place."
* Ishmael: "Many refugee Guests insist the outside world exists just over the horizon. Some try to find it. None return. Which proves..."
* Ishmael: "Most of the Guest Pelgos are made from recycled steel. Steel rusts. Steel sinks. Time is running out."
* Ishmael: "Fuel for Security's helicopters is very scarce. Security know that. So do the Resistance."
* Ishmael: "The Ark generates free electricity from arrays of Solar Panels...until they begin to bleach out."
* Ishmael: "The Ark is made up of hundreds of artifical islands called Pelgos, a corruption of the word Archipelago."
* Ishmael: "The Ark is surrounded by an enormous protective breakwater made up of wave-absorbing ramps, harvesting energy from the sea."
* Ishmael: "The Ark lost all contact with the outside world fifteen years ago. So the Founders say."
* Ishmael: "The Ark set out to attract the Brightest and the Best. And the Rich."
* Ishmael: "The Ark was built off the US West Coast, and then moved further out to sea for privacy. Current location: Unknown."
* Ishmael: "The Ark was built to support a working population of around 5,000. Current population: 45,000."
* Ishmael: "The Ark was flooded with refugee Guests in the 2020s. All contact with the outside world was lost in 2030. Lucky old Ark."
* Ishmael: "The Ark was moved to international waters. No Intellectual Property laws means unlicensed knock-offs. There are worse forms of piracy."
* Ishmael: "The Ark's Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant generated power just through a head exchanger. Shame it broke down years ago."
* Ishmael: "The Ark's Recycling Pelgo breaks down organic waste to produce food. The Ark's burial customs vary."
* Ishmael: "The Ark's underwater Wave Turbines harvest endless energy of the seas. Until they rust away."
* Ishmael: "The Ark's Wind Farms harvest the infinitely renewable energy of the ocean breeze. Until the bearings wear out."
* Ishmael: "The Founders took in as many refugee Guests as they could. Why can't the Guests just be happy with what they have?"
* Ishmael: "The original Ark was built from white Arkoral, a genetically modified form of coral. Looks nice. Traps CO2. Very smelly to work with."
* Ishmael: "The seas didn't rise fast in the 2010s, but they didn't stop. Economic chaos ensued. Suddenly, finally, the Ark was the place to be."
* Ishmael: "The Upper Ark contains the original Ark structures. The Lower Ark, rusting slums. In between them, the giant checkpoint known as Security Tower, or SecTow."
* Ishmael: "The Upper Ark contains 80% of the Ark's wealth. The Lower Ark, 80% of its population. Something's got to give."
* Ishmael: "There are rumours of an epidemic in the Lower Ark. When does seasonal flu become a plague?"
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