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Half-Life 2: Episode One Hints
How can I get through that shaft opening?
1 of 6: It's too high to jump up to, so you'll need a lift.
2 of 6: There's an explosive barrel nearby that you can use.
3 of 6: Drop it carefully right under the shaft opening.
4 of 6: Then jump onto the barrel.
5 of 6: Then crouch-jump into the shaft opening (after removing its grating if you haven't already).
6 of 6: If for some reason the barrel got blown up, you can use the desk that's in the same room, but it's a bit harder to get into position properly.
