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	<br>~~So look out before making a move and locate spots that are ideal sliding a bit to cover some distance.~~ Even ~~a small change can make a difference allowing a player to hit more enemies or spare some action points for Overwa<br><br> <br>Even though~~ Gears Tactics ~~struggles~~ with ~~delivering a consistently engaging story~~, ~~it never fails in delivering entertaining gameplay~~. ~~Each~~ Gears Tactics ~~mission plays like an XCOM level~~ with ~~a Gears of War skin~~, ~~with~~ players ~~selecting their squad~~ and ~~then completing a variety of objectives while having~~ to ~~account for enemies, status effects, and environmental hazards~~. ~~Anyone expecting to just run head-first into encounters will have a hard time, as the game does require~~ a ~~genuine strategy for players to make it through most~~ of the ~~levels~~ and ~~enemy encount~~<br><br> ~~<br>Similarly~~, the ~~way~~ the ~~game handles downtime time is~~ a ~~bit uninspiring when compared~~ to ~~more established tactics series like XCOM~~ . ~~Though your team spends~~ a ~~lot of time in motion traveling in convoys~~, ~~there is no time~~ to ~~evolve or grow. Instead~~, ~~a player will spend time aligning units~~ and ~~personalizing favorite charact~~<br><br> <br>~~The title's general fast pace comes with a significant flaw that waters down the gaming experience.~~ It ~~is impossible~~ to ~~speed~~ up ~~or skip enemy turns~~, ~~whereas other similar games like Fire Emblem and XCOM have this feat<br><br> <br>Unfortunately~~, ~~there's not~~ a ~~lot of official details available surrounding the new [https://Www~~.~~Strategyessays.com/ Slg game missions]~~, ~~though Microsoft did confirm that this Fable will~~ be ~~a new beginning for~~ the ~~franchise so fans shouldn't expect Fable 4 or~~ a ~~continuation of that game's narrat~~<br><br>~~Gears Tactics~~, ~~as a prequel~~, ~~doesn’t answer any of the questions Gears 5 left us with~~, ~~but is still~~ a ~~tale worth exploring~~, ~~whether it be for~~ the ~~new characters or the additional context the game provides~~ to the ~~universe. It will~~ also ~~provide many hours of gameplay~~. ~~Gears Tactics will last players between 20-30 hours~~, ~~depending on the difficulty. It~~'s ~~a lengthy campaign with an additional Veteran Mode available upon your first completion~~. ~~Unfortunately~~, ~~not all activities in Gears Tactics are created equally~~. ~~That length is split between main~~ and ~~side missions. Main missions~~ are ~~by far the best with impeccable design that forces players~~ to ~~study the battlefield and make smart decisions~~. ~~It’s here that the gameplay~~ and ~~design come together~~ to ~~create truly fantastic moments that rival~~ the ~~best encounters in the main series~~. ~~Boss fights particularly stand out as moments that require players~~ to ~~balance positioning~~, ~~ability usage and range~~ to ~~stay alive and claim victory~~. ~~Gears Tactics is at its best when playing these~~ missions.<br><br> <br>~~As such,~~ Gears Tactics ~~won’t let players continue if~~ a ~~main character dies. Forcing gamers~~ to ~~restart an entire mission would~~ be ~~a bit harsh~~. ~~As a compromise, the game features checkpoints throughout missions, so if~~ the ~~player dies~~, ~~they won’t lose~~ a ~~ton~~ of ~~progress. So don’t be afraid~~ to ~~be aggressive, worst~~-~~case scenario, only a few minutes of progress will be l~~<br><br> <br>Gears Tactics ~~is an adrenaline-packed strategy horde~~ that ~~throws tons of enemies at~~ players ~~because~~ the ~~developer knows the power that the tools at your disposal hold~~. ~~The chainsaw gun has 99.9 percent odds~~ of ~~slicing even the biggest locust in half or turning a 5~~-~~pack~~ of ~~scurrying wretches into gra~~<br><br> <br>~~Though it's definitely not the shortest game out there~~, Gears Tactics ~~takes~~, ~~on average~~, ~~around 25 hours~~ to ~~beat~~. ~~While this is a good thing for~~ some, ~~it compromises~~ the ~~otherwise vibrant and tactical g~~<br><br> <br>~~Gears Tactics isn’t rogue-like~~ the ~~same way XCOM is~~, so ~~there’s a more narrative-driven campaign~~. ~~While there’s perma-death~~ for random ~~soldiers~~, that’s not the case for the main cast (Gabe, Sid, and Mikay<br>Strategic options don’t stop on the battlefield. In addition to extensive skill trees per class, Gears Tactics features a comprehensive gear system. From weapon parts to armor pieces to grenades, there’s plenty of items to consider as you strive to build your squad. There’s even fun, non-gameplay affecting cosmetics such as changing your gunmetals, adding color or throwing on a pattern. While you can’t alter the main ~~character’s looks, you’re free to change the looks and features of your other squad mates. Gears of War~~ will ~~always be known as a third-person shooter, but Splash Damage has perfectly adapted its mechanics to a tactics game. What you expect from~~ a ~~Gears~~ game ~~(chainsaw bayonets, bayonet charges, emergence holes, brutal finishers, etc.) is all here with few compromises. This is a Gears game, and it feels exactly right to play.~~<br><br>Gears’ strong history of delivering stellar presentations remains intact with Gears Tactics. Though the perspective is different and the action turn-based, Gears Tactics looks fantastic. Splash Damage has managed to provide a presentation that looks and sounds the way a ~~Gears game should~~. ~~Whether it’s the violent growls of the Locust~~, ~~the sounds of~~ a ~~chainsaw revving~~ or ~~the brutal popping sound a head makes following a headshot, the presentation perfectly captures the essence~~ of the ~~franchise~~. ~~Though it may not have the close-up shots of a shooter, Gears Tactics still features plenty of detailed textures~~ and ~~models for players to admire, particularly in the menus~~. ~~A suite of features allows players to extensively customize the visual experience~~ on ~~PC. Meanwhile~~, ~~plenty of accessibility options exist to ensure that whoever wants to enjoy Gears Tactics can~~. ~~It’s another fantastic Gears game~~ to ~~look at and listen~~ to.<br>		<br>Even so, Gears Tactics players will likely be having enough fun with the gameplay that the repetitive missions may not bother them that much. Plus, the side missions do give players the chance to collect more loot and level up their characters. And this is where Gears Tactics becomes especially difficult to put down. The [https://www.Strategyessays.com/ SLG Game Money Guide] is generous with its loot, meaning players are always finding new armor and weapon attachments to improve their soldiers. Each class also has its own skill tree with no wasted space. Each new skill opens up a multitude of new strategic opportunities on the battlefield, and this progression is hugely reward<br><br>Starring the renamed Punished "Venom" Snake, formerly Naked Snake or Big Boss (not to be confused with Solid Snake), Metal Gear Solid V will be about advancing through open environments, doing missions and accomplishing objectives to combat Cipher, an organization which struck a blow against Snake's previous mercenary group Militaires Sans Frontières in the Metal Gear Solid V prologue Ground Zeroes. All the while, players will be building up a new organization, recruiting troops they find out on the field and acquiring resources to improve their armaments and resources. Heading a new private military company called Diamond Dogs, Venom Snake seeks to build a new free army, upgrade his headquarters of Mother Base, take vengeance on Cipher and likely even more as the story unfolds.<br><br> <br>It would behoove players to line their soldiers up so they’re in a position to take advantage of enemies getting too close together. Yes, heavies can lay down impressive fire, but a basic Lancer soldier can also take out multiple enemies if players are playing strategically. It’s only useful (or possible) in rare circumstances, but it could be the deciding factor in a close fi<br><br>Since the levels are made to seem more organic and realistic, the stealth opportunities will be more different than before. Mainly, there are open areas, so sneaking up effectively will be about getting to know your terrain and keeping a distance. Fortunately, the presence of buddies serves to make you aware of enemies more easily. On the bright side, an open area also means that running away or repositioning when you are spotted is much easier. On the other hand, an enemy's pursuit is harder to lose when there are less corridors and walls between you and them. Being spotted will likely be noticeably harder than before, at least starting out. For those who get caught often, the feature from Ground Zeroes where time slows down and you are able to fire a few quick rounds upon being noticed is back. Players will likely get more and more accustomed to the maps available, as well as how to take full advantage of Snake's increased range of movement and aiming. There does not seem to be a penalty to using buddies, or really any reason not to since you can tell them to hold position somewhere or come to you. Even if they get taken out, buddies are automatically extracted, so for the first time, Snake may not be consistently alone on the missions.<br><br> <br>One of the bigger surprises from Microsoft's E3 2018 press conference was the reveal of Gears Tactics , a new turn-based strategy game based on the Gears of War franchise that looked to be borrowing heavily from XCOM . While some hardcore Gears of War fans may not have been sold on the concept initially, anyone that gives it a chance will quickly discover that the Gears of War franchise lends itself quite well to a turn-based tactics g<br><br> <br>Since the playable characters in Gears Tactics are constantly becoming stronger, the game has to do a couple of things to stay challenging. For one, there are many missions that restrict who can be used, and when players are doing side missions, they can only use each character in a mission once until the main story advances. This forces players to use some of their lower-leveled soldiers instead of their most powerful allies. Secondly, Gears Tactics is always adding new enemies to the mix that will make players change up their combat strateg<br><br> <br>In Act 2, Gears Tactics loses its momentum in terms of story, as it pads things out with side missions, and even some of the main story missions lack cut-scenes to provide more context for the tasks at hand. Padding the campaign by forcing players to complete side missions causes some pacing issues with the story, and players may find themselves losing interest in the plot until things inevitably start ramping up again later<br><br> <br>The game even gives players the gear from fallen soldiers back, so they'll be able to give the replacement soldier the dead soldier’s great armor or weapons straight away. This only works for random recruits though, letting one of the main characters die in battle will result in a game o<br><br> <br>Downed allies are in a precarious position. Attacks from enemies can easily render them useless for good, resulting in a failed mission or death of the associate.So try and rescue them any time there is an opportunity. And as this goes on, be careful. It is always good to first clear any enemies close as going for them in a dangerous situation might cost a player AP, which would have otherwise been used to do other thi<br>

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	<br>~~The newest installment in the Gears of War line of games, Gears Tactics _ , is~~ a ~~completely original take on the _Gears franchise. While Gears is known for the over-the-shoulder third-person gunfights~~ and ~~tearing through hordes of enemies in a 3D environment, Gears Tactics keeps~~ that ~~momentum but in~~ a ~~different style~~. ~~Tactics is similar to games like XCOM where, instead of controlling one character, the player controls~~ a ~~squad of characters while looking at~~ a ~~battlefield with~~ a ~~top-down perspective. This requires players~~ to ~~play Tactics~~ more ~~strategically then they would any other Gears g~~<br><br> <br>Even ~~so,~~ Gears Tactics ~~players will likely be having enough fun~~ with ~~the~~ gameplay ~~that the repetitive missions may not bother them that much~~. ~~Plus~~, ~~the side missions do give~~ players ~~the chance~~ to ~~collect more loot~~ and ~~level up their characters~~. ~~And this is where Gears Tactics becomes especially difficult~~ to ~~put down. The [https://Strategyessays.com/ SLG~~ game ~~beginner guide] is generous with its loot, meaning~~ players ~~are always finding new armor and weapon attachments~~ to ~~improve their soldiers. Each class also has its own skill tree with no wasted space. Each new skill opens up a multitude~~ of ~~new strategic opportunities on~~ the ~~battlefield,~~ and ~~this progression is hugely reward~~<br><br> <br>~~Battlefield commandos of~~ the ~~highest order, scouts are great at getting around and doing~~ the ~~subtle work that other classes just aren't capable~~ of. ~~Fast moving and hard hitting~~, ~~their unique mix of stealth~~ and ~~explosive skills makes for~~ a ~~hit-and-run technician~~ that ~~can expertly dismantle~~ enemy ~~positions~~ and ~~leave without a scratch (apart from a few powder burns and Locust stai~~<br><br> <br>~~To top it off~~, ~~Tactics nails~~ the ~~reconstruction of familiar enemies in a turn-based world~~. ~~Boomers are just as terrifying and stompy~~, ~~Tickers just as erratic and hyperactive, Kantus just as loud and obnoxious . There are~~ a ~~few~~ new ~~foes to discover too, but~~ the ~~core army~~ of ~~bad dudes didn’t require many tweaks to remain interesting and formidable. As it turns out, the Locust are just as robust in a strategic sett~~<br><br>~~Despite some stumbles~~, ~~Splash Damage has successfully taken the essence~~ of the Gears ~~franchise and transferred it into a turn-based strategy game. Gears Tactics~~ is a ~~true Gears title with a campaign that builds and expands~~ the ~~franchise’s lore, all while introducing~~ new characters ~~and adding new wrinkles~~ to ~~old ones~~. ~~The turn~~-~~based gameplay fits well within the universe~~, ~~providing plenty of strategy both~~ on ~~and off~~ the ~~field~~. ~~Combined~~ with ~~some genuinely excellent main missions~~, Gears Tactics ~~comes together nicely~~. ~~It does frequently stumble thanks~~ to the ~~repetitive~~ and ~~frequent side quests~~ that ~~vastly hurt~~ the ~~pacing~~, ~~but remains a joy~~ to ~~play throughout its many hours~~. Gears Tactics is ~~a solid turn-based game that’ll make Gears and tactics fans happy~~.<br><br> <br>As ~~players will quickly come to realize~~, ~~taking cover is the most basic but most important part of~~ Gears Tactics . ~~Cover can keep~~ the ~~player safe from harm's way and can allow~~ the player to ~~hold~~ a ~~point push up on an enemy easier than being out in the o~~<br><br> <br>~~Unfortunately, this~~ is ~~where Tactics becomes a bit dull~~. The ~~recruiting system and side characters are mostly forgettable~~. ~~The tactical variety isn’t~~ the ~~largest either, leaving the player with~~ a ~~handful of options. It isn’t dry by any means, yet after the first 15 hours of the roughly 25~~-~~hour campaign, you essentially get the gist~~ of it~~. This would’ve been negligible in~~ the ~~wake of diverse mission designs~~, ~~but sadly –~~ this ~~isn’t~~ the c<br><br> <br>~~There are also different sizes of cover. Short cover allows players to shoot over~~ the ~~top of the cover but leaves them~~ more ~~vulnerable to attacks~~. ~~Tall cover completely protects~~ the ~~player from frontal attacks~~, ~~but only allows players to attack around corners~~ and ~~not over the top of co~~<br>~~<br>Other than~~ a ~~brief foray into~~ the ~~Pop! figure world~~, Gears of War ~~has~~ always ~~been~~ a third-person ~~cover~~ shooter~~. Across all six entries so far~~, ~~players have come~~ to expect Gears ~~games to play a certain way~~. ~~Slide into cover, pop up and blast the grubs~~. ~~Despite this, Gears~~ is a ~~franchise with tons of potential in different genres~~, ~~which is something Splash Damage hopes~~ to ~~take advantage~~ of with Gears Tactics. ~~Embracing~~ the ~~turned~~-based ~~strategy genre~~, Splash Damage has ~~created~~ a ~~new type of~~ Gears game ~~that aims to blend this genre with~~ the ~~franchise’s roots. Is Gear Tactics another excellent addition to~~ the franchise ~~or does~~ it ~~need more time at boot camp?<br><br> <br>Wretches are~~ a ~~more volatile class that~~, ~~while~~ still ~~weak in terms~~ of ~~hits they can take, they will rush friendly units and attack with melee attacks. Overwatch is best used against these enemies as they will never attack from far off~~ and ~~will always try to get as close to the player as possi<br><br> <br>The two opening skills~~ for ~~the support are both incredibly useful in their own right. Empower essentially hands an action point off~~ to ~~an ally~~, ~~delegating the damage-doing to a more specialized soldier for a net increase~~ in ~~hurt thrown~~ the ~~enemy's way~~. ~~Stim is simple and direct healing, a nice pop~~ of ~~100 points at~~ the ~~skill's first level~~. ~~While not exactly overly impressive~~, that ~~little boost~~ can be game~~-changing - 100 points of health can mean the difference between a soldier making it out of a crossfire alive or d~~<br>		<br>So look out before making a move and locate spots that are ideal sliding a bit to cover some distance. Even a small change can make a difference allowing a player to hit more enemies or spare some action points for Overwa<br><br> <br>Even though Gears Tactics struggles with delivering a consistently engaging story, it never fails in delivering entertaining gameplay. Each Gears Tactics mission plays like an XCOM level with a Gears of War skin, with players selecting their squad and then completing a variety of objectives while having to account for enemies, status effects, and environmental hazards. Anyone expecting to just run head-first into encounters will have a hard time, as the game does require a genuine strategy for players to make it through most of the levels and enemy encount<br><br> <br>Similarly, the way the game handles downtime time is a bit uninspiring when compared to more established tactics series like XCOM . Though your team spends a lot of time in motion traveling in convoys, there is no time to evolve or grow. Instead, a player will spend time aligning units and personalizing favorite charact<br><br> <br>The title's general fast pace comes with a significant flaw that waters down the gaming experience. It is impossible to speed up or skip enemy turns, whereas other similar games like Fire Emblem and XCOM have this feat<br><br> <br>Unfortunately, there's not a lot of official details available surrounding the new [https://Www.Strategyessays.com/ Slg game missions], though Microsoft did confirm that this Fable will be a new beginning for the franchise so fans shouldn't expect Fable 4 or a continuation of that game's narrat<br><br>Gears Tactics, as a prequel, doesn’t answer any of the questions Gears 5 left us with, but is still a tale worth exploring, whether it be for the new characters or the additional context the game provides to the universe. It will also provide many hours of gameplay. Gears Tactics will last players between 20-30 hours, depending on the difficulty. It's a lengthy campaign with an additional Veteran Mode available upon your first completion. Unfortunately, not all activities in Gears Tactics are created equally. That length is split between main and side missions. Main missions are by far the best with impeccable design that forces players to study the battlefield and make smart decisions. It’s here that the gameplay and design come together to create truly fantastic moments that rival the best encounters in the main series. Boss fights particularly stand out as moments that require players to balance positioning, ability usage and range to stay alive and claim victory. Gears Tactics is at its best when playing these missions.<br><br> <br>As such, Gears Tactics won’t let players continue if a main character dies. Forcing gamers to restart an entire mission would be a bit harsh. As a compromise, the game features checkpoints throughout missions, so if the player dies, they won’t lose a ton of progress. So don’t be afraid to be aggressive, worst-case scenario, only a few minutes of progress will be l<br><br> <br>Gears Tactics is an adrenaline-packed strategy horde that throws tons of enemies at players because the developer knows the power that the tools at your disposal hold. The chainsaw gun has 99.9 percent odds of slicing even the biggest locust in half or turning a 5-pack of scurrying wretches into gra<br><br> <br>Though it's definitely not the shortest game out there, Gears Tactics takes, on average, around 25 hours to beat. While this is a good thing for some, it compromises the otherwise vibrant and tactical g<br><br> <br>Gears Tactics isn’t rogue-like the same way XCOM is, so there’s a more narrative-driven campaign. While there’s perma-death for random soldiers, that’s not the case for the main cast (Gabe, Sid, and Mikay<br>Strategic options don’t stop on the battlefield. In addition to extensive skill trees per class, Gears Tactics features a comprehensive gear system. From weapon parts to armor pieces to grenades, there’s plenty of items to consider as you strive to build your squad. There’s even fun, non-gameplay affecting cosmetics such as changing your gunmetals, adding color or throwing on a pattern. While you can’t alter the main character’s looks, you’re free to change the looks and features of your other squad mates. Gears of War will always be known as a third-person shooter, but Splash Damage has perfectly adapted its mechanics to a tactics game. What you expect from a Gears game (chainsaw bayonets, bayonet charges, emergence holes, brutal finishers, etc.) is all here with few compromises. This is a Gears game, and it feels exactly right to play.<br><br>Gears’ strong history of delivering stellar presentations remains intact with Gears Tactics. Though the perspective is different and the action turn-based, Gears Tactics looks fantastic. Splash Damage has managed to provide a presentation that looks and sounds the way a Gears game should. Whether it’s the violent growls of the Locust, the sounds of a chainsaw revving or the brutal popping sound a head makes following a headshot, the presentation perfectly captures the essence of the franchise. Though it may not have the close-up shots of a shooter, Gears Tactics still features plenty of detailed textures and models for players to admire, particularly in the menus. A suite of features allows players to extensively customize the visual experience on PC. Meanwhile, plenty of accessibility options exist to ensure that whoever wants to enjoy Gears Tactics can. It’s another fantastic Gears game to look at and listen to.<br>

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The newest installment in the Gears of War line of games, Gears Tactics _ , is a completely original take on the _Gears franchise. While Gears is known for the over-the-shoulder third-person gunfights and tearing through hordes of enemies in a 3D environment, Gears Tactics keeps that momentum but in a different style. Tactics is similar to games like XCOM where, instead of controlling one character, the player controls a squad of characters while looking at a battlefield with a top-down perspective. This requires players to play Tactics more strategically then they would any other Gears g Even so, Gears Tactics players will likely be having enough fun with the gameplay that the repetitive missions may not bother them that much. Plus, the side missions do give players the chance to collect more loot and level up their characters. And this is where Gears Tactics becomes especially difficult to put down. The [https://Strategyessays.com/ SLG game beginner guide] is generous with its loot, meaning players are always finding new armor and weapon attachments to improve their soldiers. Each class also has its own skill tree with no wasted space. Each new skill opens up a multitude of new strategic opportunities on the battlefield, and this progression is hugely reward Battlefield commandos of the highest order, scouts are great at getting around and doing the subtle work that other classes just aren't capable of. Fast moving and hard hitting, their unique mix of stealth and explosive skills makes for a hit-and-run technician that can expertly dismantle enemy positions and leave without a scratch (apart from a few powder burns and Locust stai To top it off, Tactics nails the reconstruction of familiar enemies in a turn-based world. Boomers are just as terrifying and stompy, Tickers just as erratic and hyperactive, Kantus just as loud and obnoxious . There are a few new foes to discover too, but the core army of bad dudes didn’t require many tweaks to remain interesting and formidable. As it turns out, the Locust are just as robust in a strategic sett Despite some stumbles, Splash Damage has successfully taken the essence of the Gears franchise and transferred it into a turn-based strategy game. Gears Tactics is a true Gears title with a campaign that builds and expands the franchise’s lore, all while introducing new characters and adding new wrinkles to old ones. The turn-based gameplay fits well within the universe, providing plenty of strategy both on and off the field. Combined with some genuinely excellent main missions, Gears Tactics comes together nicely. It does frequently stumble thanks to the repetitive and frequent side quests that vastly hurt the pacing, but remains a joy to play throughout its many hours. Gears Tactics is a solid turn-based game that’ll make Gears and tactics fans happy. As players will quickly come to realize, taking cover is the most basic but most important part of Gears Tactics . Cover can keep the player safe from harm's way and can allow the player to hold a point push up on an enemy easier than being out in the o Unfortunately, this is where Tactics becomes a bit dull. The recruiting system and side characters are mostly forgettable. The tactical variety isn’t the largest either, leaving the player with a handful of options. It isn’t dry by any means, yet after the first 15 hours of the roughly 25-hour campaign, you essentially get the gist of it. This would’ve been negligible in the wake of diverse mission designs, but sadly – this isn’t the c There are also different sizes of cover. Short cover allows players to shoot over the top of the cover but leaves them more vulnerable to attacks. Tall cover completely protects the player from frontal attacks, but only allows players to attack around corners and not over the top of co Other than a brief foray into the Pop! figure world, Gears of War has always been a third-person cover shooter. Across all six entries so far, players have come to expect Gears games to play a certain way. Slide into cover, pop up and blast the grubs. Despite this, Gears is a franchise with tons of potential in different genres, which is something Splash Damage hopes to take advantage of with Gears Tactics. Embracing the turned-based strategy genre, Splash Damage has created a new type of Gears game that aims to blend this genre with the franchise’s roots. Is Gear Tactics another excellent addition to the franchise or does it need more time at boot camp? Wretches are a more volatile class that, while still weak in terms of hits they can take, they will rush friendly units and attack with melee attacks. Overwatch is best used against these enemies as they will never attack from far off and will always try to get as close to the player as possi The two opening skills for the support are both incredibly useful in their own right. Empower essentially hands an action point off to an ally, delegating the damage-doing to a more specialized soldier for a net increase in hurt thrown the enemy's way. Stim is simple and direct healing, a nice pop of 100 points at the skill's first level. While not exactly overly impressive, that little boost can be game-changing - 100 points of health can mean the difference between a soldier making it out of a crossfire alive or d