How in the Hell do you strafe jump?

Post by **Krazy_K** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:07 pm

I just recently got into playing Q3 to get rdy for Q4's release. I keep hearing ppl say that strafe jumping is an important skill to have, but I have no idea how to do it correctly. Someone first told me that all i do is hold a strafe key and keep hitting jump but when I watch demos of some of the pros play i see that they do it all the time and it doesn't look like theyre just strafing and jumping since they move really fast and move twice as far when they do it. Can anyone please explain to me how to strafe jump?

Post by **Foo** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:08 pm

Forwards + one of the strafe keys + jump + gradual swing of the mouse in the direction you're strafing.

Post by **Foo** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:09 pm

...followed by the next jump, where you switch to the other strafe key and move the mouse back in the other direction.

Post by **Krazy_K** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:14 pm

ty. Much appreciated :icon25:

Post by **CrinklyArse** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:22 pm

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Post by **Cooldown** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:20 pm

The technique you just described is called strafe jumping. Using this technique allows you to increase ones speed past the intended theoretical physics by making use of a flaw inherent in a rounding error in the movement code. Simply put, it is a method of increasing a player's jumping ability and speed. What it basically is, is running, jumping, and pressing strafe all at the same time.

What is and how do I strafe jump?

A process that enables you to move at a faster-than-running pace. When you strafe jump you perform a continuous jumping cycle while running forward and strafing in alternate directions (or the same direction if you want to curve your jump).

How to do it:
Firstly, lets get you into the habit of jumping continuously, because strafe jumping is a bit hard to attempt all at once. Perform the following on a level with nice long open spaces or corridors like Deva Station.

Stage 1
Run forward. At no time in this example do you let go of the run forward key. While running, Jump When your in the air, release the jump button and press-and-hold it again. When you land, you will jump back into the air instantly. Repeat the above until you are comfortable with doing it everywhere.

Stage 2
Perform the exact cycle as above EXCEPT: When you jump in the air the first time, press and hold strafe left IN ADDITION to what you do already (holding forward and jump-cycling) After you land and skip back into the air, switch from holding strafe LEFT, to holding strafe RIGHT After you land and skip back into the air, switch from holding strafe RIGHT, to holding strafe LEFT for as long as you want/can travel

Note:
Playing jackrabbit can leave you a target for rail whores because your ability to change direction is limited. Also: You can do this backwards, simply by using the BACK key instead of the forward key