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Old 02-07-2005, 10:40 PM
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Some LG Notes on Aiming at CFO

Here are some notes I've taken regarding aiming at the CFO. I invite everyone
to add their input on aiming as well, and hope it'll provide a full spectrum of
experiences in dealing with the the CFO.

If cranework depended solely on timing and position, it would be a very
difficult fight. So, it becomes obvious very quickly that you have to create
your own opportunities to successfully grab, aim and throw items at the CFO.

For reference, I refer to the technique of neutralizing the magnet's swing
motion as countering. Its done by moving the crane right when the magnet
swings right, and left when the magnet swings left.

To aim for items:
Use the crane and magnet's shadow on the floor. You'll quickly notice that
when you add forward swing, the crane's range is quite large.

To aim at the CFO:
After you grab an item, counter its swing motion while you retract the crane
back toward you. You'll be countering constantly. Once you're retracted all
the way, look toward the ceiling to see the actual crane's position. Point
the crane arm directly at the CFO and counter while extending toward him.
Keep glancing at the ceiling while extending. Once the crane is nearly fully
extended, stop the forward motion and release about 1/3 of a second later.
The timing for releasing is very similar to tossing a softball underhand style. If
you release too late you'll go over his head. It's almost better in general to
aim for his midsection, which will give you a margin of error.

Have fun!

If folks get any use out of this, maybe the mods would be kind enough to move it to the
Tips forum after CashHQ gets released. If I've repeated anyone else's methods or missed
an existing thread, I apologize in advance. No harm was intended.