After completing the first UP mission and
recruiting Ewan, talk to him about the Winch
challenge. After completing level 3 on this
challenge, bet the maximum amount of money. Even
though you have already done this, the height does
not raise. Therefore you can continue betting at
the maximum amount. After approximately four times
(depending on how much you start with), you should
have about $7.0 million. Continue from here to get
the maximum wager amount to $5.0 million (when you
have about $14.0 million in funds). Repeat this as
many times as desired. Additionally, when you get
the maximum betting level on the Winch challenge,
keep going until you get to approximately $100
million. The minimum bet will now also be $5
million. If you continue from there, the minimum
will actually grow higher than the maximum and
allow for even more money. However, once the
minimum goes beyond $5 million, there is no way
you can raise or lower the bet because it is
higher than the maximum, but it is still the
minimum. Note: To save time in the Winch
challenge, use stackable items from outside of
your stronghold. For example, try the gas
canisters across the road (or for something less
volatile, use the shipping containers directly
across the lake behind your house). Items used
from outside of your stronghold stay in the exact
location you put them until you quit your game,
giving you a prepared stack height the next time
around. Two or three attempts may be required to
gather the items, but it is well worth it, as once
done it requires only seconds to win the challenge.
Submitted by: cj922
12 Nov 2008
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This is most useful when used with factions who
are already hostile (to keep them from shooting
you down), but can also be used to keep friendly
factions from becoming upset with you. Get one of
the helicopters used by the faction you want to
steal from (or one of its allies), and allow your
disguise to finish. Fly to the location of the
fuel you want to get, and lower your winch. Grab
the fuel tank, and lift off before the enemy
soldiers recognize you, then fly to a secure
location (either the PMC or a remote, open
location). Once out of sight, call Ewan in for the
pick-up. Note: Using a heavier helicopter is
recommended, as the Rogue and Gunney class
choppers are extremely difficult to control when
carrying a heavy fuel tank. Also, there are at
least half a dozen fuel tanks relatively close to
the PMC, most of which are controlled by Universal
Petroleum. Spending the fuel for an Ambassador
Gunship (an Allied helicopter, who are allies with
UP) is well worth it if you are going to use your
PMC as a fuel depot.
Use the following trick to steal fuel from a
friendly faction without having to worry about
affecting their status towards you. Go to an
outpost that has fuel tanks, and tag them. Then,
call in Ewan for the extraction. If a soldier
happens to call in a report about your hostile
act, go inside the outpost to cancel the call. By
doing this you will get fuel and the faction will
still be friendly with you.
This trick requires a fast vehicle (for example, a
sports motorcycle). Find an outpost that has a
fuel tank. Look for an easy way out before you
attempt to steal the fuel. Once your vehicle is
positioned facing the fast exit, and after making
sure no one sees you, tag the fuel tank, and call
Ewan for extraction. Run to your vehicle, and
drive as fast as you can until you are far enough
from the place so that no one can report you.
Note: This also works with a helicopter as your
vehicle when you are in the jungle area, but
requires more time because you must wait a few
seconds before you can lift off.
Submitted by: cj922
12 Nov 2008
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