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The Orange Box: Half-Life 2: Episode Two Hints

Section 4: Valley of the Striders (ep2_outland_12)

  • 1 of 9: Grab the RPG and bust open the supply crates next to where you start, then go over to the muscle car so the resistance guy can show you the new mods.
  • 2 of 9: After he shows you a map of the area and opens the gate, get in the car and drive outside.
  • 3 of 9: Go through the outside gate that's opened for you, but don't drive straight down to the sawmill. The big strider attack will start right after you approach the guys at the mill, and you'll need to do some serious preparing first.
  • 4 of 9: To start with, drive around the valley and find all four of the supply buildings, plus the spare sticky bomb dispenser port. Use the valley map below to help you find them.
  • 5 of 9: Knowing all the details of the strider attack ahead of time will help you greatly in making preparations and planning your battle strategy.
  • 6 of 9: Below are detailed tips on the best ways I could come up with to prepare for the strider invasion, and to deal with it after it starts.
  • 7 of 9: After the last strider goes down and everyone is recalled to base, drive around to all the supply buildings and any stashes you made to collect ammo and healing items. (Or not, since that was the last combat of the game.)
  • 8 of 9: Then drive back to the base and go inside through the same gate you exited it from earlier. (Note that the inner door isn't open enough for the car to get through, so you'll have to go past it on foot.)
  • 9 of 9: Look around until Alyx shows up, then follow her along until Chapter 7: T-Minus One starts.