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Half-Life 2 Hints
How can I take this shortcut?
1 of 9: First, use the "Send/Recall Squad" key to send your squad through the password-opened door, then close the door -- that'll help keep them out of your way.
2 of 9: You're going to use the three blue recycling bins and a knocked-over paint can (knock one over yourself if you have to) to create a makeshift staircase that you can use to jump over the nearby fence. There are no invisible force fields to stop you!
3 of 9: Start by stacking one upright blue bin on top of another next to the fence.
4 of 9: NOTE: If you do this in the corner at the fence's right end, it'll be a bit sturdier.
5 of 9: Place the third blue bin on the ground in front of that stack.
6 of 9: While carrying a paint can, jump onto the first blue bin, then place the paint can carefully on top of the two-bin stack.
7 of 9: Jump-crouch onto that stack, and then onto the paint can and over the fence.
8 of 9: Of course, your squad won't be able to follow you over the fence, but you can pick up three more followers real soon, so it doesn't really matter.
9 of 9: TIP: Find the nearby open doorway at ground level and use the gravity gun to suck in the numerous supply crates past that doorway. If you actually go through the doorway, more soldiers may spawn in the area you dropped into.
