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The various arenas created by the Vadrigar contain many features and hazards. Some are ord i n a ry things that hard l y
merit mention, others are extremely deadly menaces capable of quickly fragging the reckless, and a few fall somewhere
in the middle.
Acceleration Pads: Acceleration pads use a powerf u l
a rtificial gravitational field to impart lateral thrust to
anyone stepping onto them. Think of them as high tech
jump ramps.
Bounce Pads: Similar to acceleration pads, a bounce pad uses
a powerful pulse of anti-gravity particles to propel anyone
who steps on it high into the air.
D o o r s: Doors in the arena come in many shapes and
sizes. Most open when you move near them. Others
remain closed until a button or other trigger activates
them. A standard door will open if it’s shot.
Fog of Death: These swirling crimson vapors are highly caustic and faintly radioactive.
They dissolve flesh and will quickly kill any gladiator, re g a rdless of armor or other
p ro t e c t i o n .
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F o g: Despite the fact that it looks spooky, norm a l
fog isn’t dangerous. Of course, it obscures your
vision and can conceal enemies or hazard s .
G a t e s: A gate is a portal allowing gladiators to move
instantly from one part of the arena to another.
L a v a: In some arenas, gladiators will be forced to deal
with streams or pools of molten rock. Anyone foolish
enough to step into lava without the protection of a
Battle Suit (see Power-Ups) will suffer an amazing
amount of damage.
Te l e p o rt e r s: A teleporter is similar to a gate, allowing gladiators to instantly travel fro m
one point in the arena to another. You can’t see where a teleporter leads, however, until
you step into it.
Tr i g g e r s: Triggers often take the form of a button or pre s s u re plate. When activated, they cause
something to happen (usually nearby). Some triggers activate when touched, others must be fired on.
Vo i d s: Falling off certain platforms will cause you to plummet to your death. Other
locations contain Tubes that will teleport you to a safer place. To find out which places
a re safe, try not to learn the hard way.
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