crashhat69 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 i tried doing it on hard a few times last night and i couldn't even get to the boat because the guys kept spawning, i tried it today and i finally had time to get to the boat, i got in started going and got shot from behind and died instantly. the only time i beat it was on easy and even then it took about 5-8 tries, once i finally beat it i told myself i would never play this mission again but, here i am lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingodile_r89 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Um, I've solo'd it on hard and don't find it as difficult as you do. The only annoying bit is the loooooooong boat ride to the end for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98 in 1 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Your problem is you're not using enough lube doing it alone. Dry docking is one of those missions where you need to have at least one person watching your back if you're not ace at the game. Edited April 4, 2014 by Ermac. livejoker and Malibu454 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G37 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) It's quite easy lol. It's just like any other mission. Back up enemies usually come in a wave or two, obviously increasing in intensity based upon the difficulty. If you're struggling with the approach the game wants you to take, maybe it's time to try a different one. Maybe instead of going directly inside, you start by going around the rear and working backwards. It's honestly one of my favorite missions. Hell you can even shave time if you have 2 or more people with you if one goes in and about to crack the safe while the other proceeds to take the boat to the location; no one is going to stop you lol. Most people also take the long way around the air port. If you proceed that way and make your way into the harbor (turn right when going toward the airport), you'll eventually see an opening that cuts you through the concrete channels to the marina. It's a pretty straightforward shot once you're in the harbor. Or you could even use a Cargobob. Edited April 4, 2014 by G37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPGTAO Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I agree it's pretty easy. Destroy the helicopter before you head towards the delivery point. I do this by standing under the pier so I have cover while I shoot it down with either MG or, more recently since unlocking it, the heavy sniper rifle. Keep an eye on the radar so you know if someone spawns behind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolidSnails Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Ok well dry docking can get pretty rough so id suggest going slowly working your way in cover all angles and holes set up c4 traps ect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Nesteruk Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Actually the mission is easy up until the boat ride, then the helicopter comes, but too close and high that you can't aim at it, and since AI bots have aimbot, you can't do anything except for dying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmrgoodnightn Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I know I am never the one to drive the boat lol. That sh*t to too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraizer Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Maybe instead of going directly inside, you start by going around the rear... This! It's best if you end on a dirty Sanchez. G37 and Malibu454 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashhat69 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) and don't get me started on base invaders, i haven't even beat that mission Edited April 4, 2014 by crashhat69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reform Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'm just going to stop posting on this forum as G37 has always already said what I turn up to say.... G37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fail_At_GTA Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Well damn, I have a dirty mind... I'll be going now. rob602pa, Scary Éire, E•MO•TION and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottie Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Remember. Always dry dock with another person... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob602pa Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 i tried doing it on hard a few times last night and i couldn't even get to the boat because the guys kept spawning, i tried it today and i finally had time to get to the boat, i got in started going and got shot from behind and died instantly. the only time i beat it was on easy and even then it took about 5-8 tries, once i finally beat it i told myself i would never play this mission again but, here i am lol Easy if you have a buzzard and two people. Once you crack the safe or whatever one guy drives over to the spawn point which is the next dock over I think. He shoots the helicopter down and for a bonus parachute down to the guy driving the boat. Um, I've solo'd it on hard and don't find it as difficult as you do. The only annoying bit is the loooooooong boat ride to the end for me. The ride is not as long if you go right and take the canal (its not real obvious) instead of going all the way around the island and its a fun drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsrow Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Perhaps OP is a low level player? I did not realize, until I started to level up my second character from level 5, that low levels have no health and no armor, and are basically like tissue paper in the game. A couple of NPC glancing shots and they are dead. Scary Éire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowanSane Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 and don't get me started on base invaders, i haven't even beat that mission Pretty easy with a buzzard (solo hard) but I'd suck at it without one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98 in 1 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Perhaps OP is a low level player? I did not realize, until I started to level up my second character from level 5, that low levels have no health and no armor, and are basically like tissue paper in the game. A couple of NPC glancing shots and they are dead. That's an understatement. If they even so much as look in your direction you die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reform Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) and don't get me started on base invaders, i haven't even beat that mission Pretty easy with a buzzard (solo hard) but I'd suck at it without one... If you got a vehicle with minimal/no rear window, you can just take one of the 2 jumps into the base, place stickies on the three planes, drive upto the cargobob, and fly out, and detonate the stickies at the same time. You'll usually be smoking a bit, but nothing serious. All this before even entering Ron's plane. Edited April 4, 2014 by reform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottie Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) and don't get me started on base invaders, i haven't even beat that mission youre not invading bases with other people. You're goin in solo...there's your problem Edited April 4, 2014 by Winning001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Hammer Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 and don't get me started on base invaders, i haven't even beat that mission Probably still using Ron's Plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am30 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 It's one of the best missions. 3 or 4 should manage it on hard. Solo is probably possible once you've got the heavy sniper or the mini-gun for the chopper at the end. Auto-shotty or the special carbine works best when you enter the building. and don't get me started on base invaders, i haven't even beat that mission Very easy with a Buzzard. If you have to use Ron's plane, make sure you have a fuil stock of snacks and seek cover as much as possible. Take your time and think ahead a little and you should pass it. The Combat MG is my gun of choice against the soliders. This was one of my first missions that I tried with other randoms when I was a very low level. I ended-up trapped on the roof of the hanger to the east of the base and only had a (water) pistol to defend myself with. T'was a loosing battle. Ages later, I did it solo and got it first time. Felt pretty chuffed with myself. It's just a pity it rarely comes up in the voting screens. Easily the best mission in the game - it's easily the best mission in the game and one of the best payouts. Malibu454 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HirsuteDave Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Actually the mission is easy up until the boat ride, then the helicopter comes, but too close and high that you can't aim at it, and since AI bots have aimbot, you can't do anything except for dying Which is why you get in the boat to trigger the heli spawn and then get back out onto the dock to shoot it down. saintsrow and JC Hammer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reform Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Guessing OP hasn't done Method in the Madness yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am30 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 and don't get me started on base invaders, i haven't even beat that mission youre not invading bases with other people. You're goin in solo...there's your problem Solo ain't a problem. and don't get me started on base invaders, i haven't even beat that mission Pretty easy with a buzzard (solo hard) but I'd suck at it without one... If you got a vehicle with minimal/no rear window, you can just take one of the 2 jumps into the base, place stickies on the three planes, drive upto the cargobob, and fly out, and detonate the stickies at the same time. You'll usually be smoking a bit, but nothing serious. All this before even entering Ron's plane. Actually, you have to get in Rons plane as the mission tells you. Of course you jump straight back out and into your Buzzard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reform Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Actually, you have to get in Rons plane as the mission tells you. Of course you jump straight back out and into your Buzzard. Nope, you can do everything before getting into the plane if you choose to, just none of the stuff will show up on the minimap, but it is all still there if you know where it is. I always land the cargobob at the airfield, then get in and out of the plane, then back into the 'bob to complete. Edited April 4, 2014 by reform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Hammer Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Actually, you have to get in Rons plane as the mission tells you. Of course you jump straight back out and into your Buzzard. Nope, you can do everything before getting into the plane if you choose to, just none of the stuff will show up on the minimap, but it is all still there if you know where it is. I always land the cargobob at the airfield, then get in and out of the plane, then back into the 'bob to complete. This! Except lately I've tried this Take Ron's plane but land on road by amunation store - park it off the road and call mechanic for car- Then jump fence, ............ Probably about the same amount of time but you don't have to do that little shuffle at the end. reform 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai®a©ob®a Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 When i do it, It's always with a team and soon as the mission starts one person runs to the boat and takes off in it and by time the safe is cracked the boat is already halfway to the docks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reform Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Actually, you have to get in Rons plane as the mission tells you. Of course you jump straight back out and into your Buzzard. Nope, you can do everything before getting into the plane if you choose to, just none of the stuff will show up on the minimap, but it is all still there if you know where it is. I always land the cargobob at the airfield, then get in and out of the plane, then back into the 'bob to complete. This! Except lately I've tried this Take Ron's plane but land on road by amunation store - park it off the road and call mechanic for car- Then jump fence, ............ Probably about the same amount of time but you don't have to do that little shuffle at the end. Sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am30 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Actually, you have to get in Rons plane as the mission tells you. Of course you jump straight back out and into your Buzzard. Nope, you can do everything before getting into the plane if you choose to, just none of the stuff will show up on the minimap, but it is all still there if you know where it is. I always land the cargobob at the airfield, then get in and out of the plane, then back into the 'bob to complete. Nope, last time I did this mission I had to get into Rons plane before I headed to Fort Zancudo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatchMeTrolling Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 That mission is easy, maybe not for a low rank who can't take out the heli but its just like every other mission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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