Jungle Cruise Advice...

[charmarie]

I need 30,000 pts. for a quest, but I can't seem to get past 22,000. I run out of gas too soon - always - no matter how careful I try to be. Any advice?

Thanks!

 

[LittleMermaidsMom]

Don't ever accelerate your speed by pushing the right arrow key - that will drain your gas very fast... just cruise along at the set speed and try to avoid objects and pick up as many gas cans as you can. Good luck!

 

[Eeyore's Pal]

You may have to back up to catch some of the gas cans.

Also, you have to be really carefull to get "flawless" on your pictures, especially of the large animals. That boosts your score a lot.

 

[charmarie]

Thanks to both of you! Are either of you on VMK right now? I'm trying to look you up.

Thanks again!

 

[LittleMermaidsMom]

Yes, I'm on now..I'll go to my room if you want to search SparklePixie

 

[LittleDragonErin]

Here's a guide I wrote up a while ago that might help you out:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=15954557

 

[DisPlayer]

Acclerating and backing up alot can cause you to run out of gas, make a few practice runs, where all you do is pick up gas and film, then go back in and add taking the pictures, it will get better the more you memorize it.

 

[1Red]

I'm no expert at all, but here is some suggestions on how I made it (to get that quest you are on!):

1.) Get all the fuel and film that you see. As a section loads, look ahead to see where you'll need to steer.

2.) Let your boat drift, turning gently as needed to get fuel and film.

3.) Avoid obstacles as much as possible! They rob your fuel. Also, watch out for animals that pop up out of the water and BECOME obstacles that rob your fuel.

4.) As needed, tap the down arrow (which is like putting the boat in reverse) to hold your position. I drift through most of each section, then I hold the boat near the end (the right side of the screen) by tapping the down arrow before it leaves the room. You will get a feel for holding the boat from drifting. Hold it near the end until the animals stop showing up. THEN, let the boat drift to the next room.

5.) Never use the up arrow, which makes the boat go faster forward. I've tried, thinking it would help to zip into the next section after the animals are done...it doesn't work! You will run out of fuel too fast. See number 4!

6.) When taking photos, simply try to put your mouse cursor on the animal and click. That will usually be about perfect in the frame. Side note: I seem to get more "flawless" photos if I hold the mouse button down for a little longer than a normal mouse click.

7.) If you need to make a tricky manuever to get fuel or film, the manuevering needs to take priority over taking pictures!

8.) You really have to focus on not hitting obstacles as you finish a round, go past the loading dock, and start again. It is VERY difficult at the loading dock. It might take some practice to maneuver without hitting anything and losing fuel. It is critical to avoid collisions early in the game, because it gets almost impossible to not hit something near the end!

You can also use your down arrow sparingly to help slow down your drift and help you manuever. For the most part, when going past the loading dock, it is a matter of knowing when to turn: judging where the boat sits versus the obstacles.

I hope this helps.

Again, I've only played Jungle to meet the points needed for a quest and I've helped my friends with these techniques. I'm sure more ideas will be shared.

Keep trying, you *will* get it!

 

[charmarie]

Thank you all sooo much! I finally got my 30,000! In fact, I got like 35,000 or so! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

 

[DisPlayer]

Congrats!

 

[1Red]

You are welcome and congrats

 

[WDWTigger72]

5.) Never use the up arrow, which makes the boat go faster forward. I've tried, thinking it would help to zip into the next section after the animals are done...it doesn't work! You will run out of fuel too fast. See number 4!

I have physically tested this using the up arrow...You don't see this on the current screen but on the next jungle cruise screen you go into you starting losing gas at twice the rate....That is why many people run out of gas and can never complete the entire game at all...As stated, Just never hit the up arrow at all...

P.S. You can use the left arrow, down arrow and right arrow only without having any ill affects...After a little practice knowing where the animals pop-out you should have no problems getting 45K-50K...