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Hello there dear reader. My name is Bloviator, and it is my pleasure to guide
you through the wonderful gaming experience that is The Godfather. Whether
you're a hardcore gamer who considers yourself "1337", a less experienced
person who needs some help with this game, or simply a cat who brought up this
guide because you walked on the keyboard, I've provided my services to inform
you about and help you with the execution styles in the game "The Godfather."
Though I have written numerous guides, help files, tips, and walkthroughs, this
is only the second that I have chosen to submit to an online database. As you
can probably tell, my guide is rather large given the narrow subject material
it covers.
Now you may be wondering, "Why are you bothering to write this guide?" Well,
here's why:
Recently, over the gamefaqs/gamespot message boards, tens, possibly hundreds of
threads have arisen asking:
"How do I do ______ execution?"
or, more realistically:
"heY man, hwo is it that im doing that one ecexution? Im try to go and kill the
guy but he isnT givin me teh points!!! OMG PLZ HLEP!"
While these questions are answered quickly, they are soon replaced by another
user asking a similar, or even the same question. Most of the guides available
on gamefaqs describe each of the execution styles. However, they are not very
in-depth, and often leave uncertainty in the gamer's mind. Some of them even
list incorrect, false, and misleading information. I've composed this guide in
order to create a comprehensive "end-all" explanation for each and every
execution style.
Despite my name, I try to bloviate as little as possible, but to still present
as much information as I can. As you read through this guide, you will find
just how in-depth some of my explanations can be. This guide should help you
complete all of the execution styles in the game, and clear up any
uncertainties about them. I've made an effort to present all the information I
can, while still giving you the opportunity to do practically anything in this
amazing game. I hope reading this guide allows you to enjoy The Godfather to
its fullest. It's certainly been a pleasure for me.
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In this section, which makes up the bulk of this guide, I will go over each
execution style in-depth. I will provide you, the reader, with all the
information needed to easily carry out this execution. For each execution
style, I will list the following information:
Name: The name of the execution style
Description: A short and concise description of what the execution style
entails.
Triggered: Whether or not this execution is triggered (by pressing the
"execute" button). If it is not triggered in this method, it is
achieved through different means. This can also be "optional" if it
can, but does not have to, be gained through the means of the
execution trigger
Lethal: While "execution" and "lethal" would appear to be synonymous, some
execution styles do NOT kill the victim. This entry displays whether or
not the victim is required to be killed in order for the style to be
registered.
Items Required: Any items required to complete this execution. This can include
weapons and/or objects in the environment (such as an oven)
Difficulty: How difficult it is to complete this execution. This will be on a
scale of:
* Very Easy
** Easy
*** Medium
**** Hard
***** Very Hard
Missions: Any mission(s) in which you will have to use this execution style to
complete an objective. This is currently incomplete. Please e-mail me
if you know of a mission requirement that I missed that involves one
or more of these styles
Strategy: A comprehensive look at how to best achieve this execution style.
This strategy will highlight multiple possibilities and ideal
opportunities for each style (if/when applicable).
Any other issues you may have will, and should be addressed in the Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) section of this guide.
PLEASE READ THE FAQ SECTION, AS IT CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH IS EQUALLY, IF
NOT MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE FOLLOWING
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Name: Blackhand Execution
Description: Kill an enemy with your bare hands
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: None
Difficulty: **
Missions: Just about any mission (though not specifically required)
Strategy: In order to get awarded this execution style, you must kill
an enemy using Blackhand (fighting) attacks. However, the
only difficulty here may arise between this style and
"Blackhand Grapple Execution." The key is that with this
one, you must kill your enemy without grabbing them, just
standing and punching. If you use the "execute" command, you
will also get the Blackhand Grapple Execution instead of
this one. This makes it slightly more difficult, as you have
to use the most basic maneuvers to dispatch your foe. Other
than that, you should have little difficulty achieving this
style.
Name: Bombs Away Execution
Description: Kill an enemy using an explosive
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: Dynamite or Bomb
Difficulty: ****
Missions: None specifically, though some of the contract hits may use
this as a bonus condition
Strategy: This execution style requires you to kill an enemy by
blowing them up with an explosive device. Dynamite or a Bomb
are your only options here (dynamite is preferred). A
Molotov cocktail will give you a different style. The
difficulty with getting this style is that as soon as you
throw your explosive, most nearby gangsters will flee far
away. Also, due to the long fuse on the explosives, they
will most likely have time to get out of the blast radius.
The recommended strategy to get this style is to kneecap a
gangster, rendering them immobile, then to place the
dynamite/bomb and run. A similar, though riskier strategy is
to place your explosive, then grab a gangster as they flee.
Push them down (forward push or swing toss) towards the
dynamite as the fuse gets below the halfway mark. Hopefully,
by the time they get back on their feet, the device will
have exploded. You may also get this award by accident if
you bomb an enemy business (to end a mob war). One more
note, you will not get credit for this style if you die in
the same blast that kills your enemy. As such, make sure
that you get clear of the blast radius.
Note (thanks to Zukkus): The Bombs Away execution style
can also be completed using the explosion from a vehicle,
such as a racket truck.
Name: Cocktail Hour Execution
Description: Kill an enemy with a Molotov cocktail
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: Molotov Cocktail
Difficulty: ***
Missions: None specifically, though certain hit contracts will have
this as a bonus condition
Strategy: Very similar to the Bombs Away execution, this one requires
you to kill a gangster by using a Molotov cocktail. As this
weapon explodes on impact (it has no fuse), it is much
easier than the aforementioned style. If you use Molotovs to
assault a roadblock from a distance (when taking down a
warehouse, hub, or compound), you will most likely get this
award. The only difficulty in being granted this style comes
from:
1. Mastering the throwing arc
2. Not killing yourself in the process
As mentioned earlier, the execution only counts if you don't
die in the process. Also, make sure you know where your
Molotov will go, or else you won't be able to hit a thing.
Consult black market dealers for extra Molotovs, and upgrade
your street smarts skill to increase your carrying capacity.
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Name: Blackhand Execution
Description: Kill an enemy with a baseball bat
Triggered: Optional
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: Baseball Bat (lead pipe and baton might work - unconfirmed)
Difficulty: *
Missions: None specifically, though some contract hits may require
this as a bonus condition
Strategy: In order to get awarded this execution style, you must kill
an enemy using the baseball bat. As long as the killing
strike is delivered by baseball bat, you should get the
award. If you use the special "execute command" with a
baseball bat, it should also grant you the execution style.
To do this, use the baseball bat (attacking) to bring a
gangster to his knees. When prompted, press the execute
button (default: V key on the PC). If you did it correctly,
your character will put the bat behind the enemy's neck and
smash his (the enemy's) face into his (your character's)
knee. You may also use a firearm to kneecap a gangster, then
switch to the baseball bat and achieve this style as well.
This is really a simple one to get.
Name: Blackhand Grapple Execution
Description: Kill an enemy with your bare hands while grappling
Triggered: Optional
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: None
Difficulty: *
Missions: Just about every mission gives you an opportunity to get
this one, but none require it directly
Strategy: This style is similar to the regular Blackhand Execution.
The difference is that to get this, you must kill your enemy
while grappling (grabbing) with them. Like many of the other
styles, you can reduce your enemy's health through other
means and just finish them off with a grapple attack, and
you should still get the award. Another note: You will often
get this award if you use either of the hand to hand
"execute" triggers. This may be even easier than simply
pummeling an enemy to death, as it is quick and lethal. You
should have almost no trouble with this one.
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Name: Hard Head Execution
Description: Kill an enemy by slamming their head into a solid object
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: A medium-high solid object (e.g. a table or a bar counter)
Difficulty: ****
Missions: None specifically
Strategy: To get this execution style, you must utilize head slams.
The principle is simple, when alongside certain medium-
height objects, you can slam your victim's head into them.
In the mission "A Grave Situation" the game walks you
through how to do this. Although you use headstones and
caskets in that mission, the most common object that you'll
probably use is a bar counter. You must grab your foe in a
Blackhand grapple, position yourself alongside the object,
and press the corresponding key (default: A or D key on the
PC). The gangster must be killed by this method, and, as is
the case with many of these styles, you can damage them
using other methods before killing them with this one. The
reason that many people have trouble with this style is that
generally it's only store patrons and owners who get their
heads slammed into tables, not the gangsters protecting
them. Also, the right object to do the trick can often be
hard to find. This is one you probably want to get completed
on some weak, low-level Tattaglia, not a Barzini Underboss.
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Name: Last Gasp Execution
Description: Strangle an enemy to death
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: None
Difficulty: *
Missions: None specifically
Strategy: This one is very simple, and should be of little difficulty
to you. In order to get it, you must kill an enemy by
strangling them. To execute this move (no pun intended),
simply grab an enemy (Blackhand grapple) and hold down the
"strangle" button (default: X key on the PC). For this one,
I wouldn't even bother damaging them with a different weapon
and then switching, because the strangle move is fast,
deadly, and silent. Ideally, use this on a lone gangster, as
the only downside of the move is that it leaves you open to
attack from other foes.
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Name: Over Cooked Execution
Description: Kill an enemy by throwing them into an oven
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: None
Difficulty: ****
Missions: Mission 16: The Silent Witness
Strategy: Although you can get it earlier, you must use this execution
style in the mission "The Silent Witness." Basically, you
must throw your enemy into an oven. Nearly every oven in the
game can be found in the back portion of every bakery
business around New York. However, as mission 16
demonstrates, a funeral home's oven (cremator) works just as
well. In order to burn your foe alive, you can use two
different methods. Both start out with you grabbing your
enemy and positioning them towards the oven. One possibility
is for you to push them up against the edge, and continue to
press forward. Your character will lean their head into the
oven. If you tap forwards once more, you'll throw them
completely in. If you want a more direct route, simply push
or swing/toss them towards the oven. If you're close,
they'll stumble backwards, trip and flip over the lip of the
oven, sealing their fate. Although you should get this
during mission 16, it will be difficult to attempt at
another time. This is because ovens are not very common, and
are far back in the shop. You have to drag or lure a
gangster quite far to get them in position. However, feel
free to send Bruno Tattaglia and any of his goons into the
cremator.
Name: Road Rage Execution
Description: Kill an enemy with a vehicle
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: A vehicle
Difficulty: **
Missions: None required
Strategy: This execution style is relatively easy to get. All you must
do is kill an enemy by running them over with your car. For
most gangsters, hitting them twice with your car is enough
to take them down. The difficulty here comes in the fact
that they are surprisingly adept at diving out of the way of
your vehicle. Try to anticipate where they're going to jump,
and counter accordingly. You can also drive to one side, so
that they're clearly going to jump the other way, then at
the last second, swerve that direction. Also, if a gangster
is wounded or stunned (such as from a multiple gang and
police firefight), they are generally immobile, and much
easier to run over. Once you master the basics of accurate
driving in this game (which can be difficult given the
absurd driving physics), you should have little trouble
getting this style.
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Name: Silent Assassin Execution
Description: Kill an enemy with the garrote
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: Garrote
Difficulty: **
Missions: Mission 9: Fireworks (though these are cops, not gangsters)
Strategy: In order to get this execution style, all you have to do is
kill a gangster using the garrote (piano wire). While it
seems simple enough (and really is), the most difficult part
is finding a suitable target. In order to use the garrote,
you must be behind your target. Most gangsters will spin on
their axis to face you, making an attack from the rear
impossible. You can see how to use the garrote (just equip
it, and then do the button command for a Blackhand Grapple
from behind) during mission 9. However, since you use it on
cops in that mission, you won't get credit for the
execution. If you are unable to find a gangster who you can
sneak up on, there are two good alternatives. One of these
is to find a situation where multiple families and/or the
police are engaged in a firefight. Find an enemy gangster
who is occupied with another target, and try to garrote them
from behind. An even easier alternative is to kneecap a
gangster, and while they're stunned, circle around behind
them and use the garrote. This tactic makes this otherwise
difficult style relatively easy to complete.
Name: Stained Glass Execution
Description: Kill an enemy by throwing them through a first-story window
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: A first story window (just about every business has one)
Difficulty: **
Missions: None specifically
Strategy: In order to get this execution, you must kill a gangster by
throwing or pushing them out a first story window. Just like
the Over Cooked Execution, you can either do this by holding
them over the ledge and tapping forwards, or by swinging
them towards the ledge an letting go (so the stumble
backwards and trip out the window). Make sure, however, that
your target is near death before you attempt this, as
falling out of a window (on the ground floor) doesn't do
much damage at all. They must die in the process for this
style to count. The only other difficulty comes in the fact
that such a specific style requires you to divert all your
attention towards one target. This is not the type of
execution to attempt during a multi-man brawl. In general,
however, just find a shop (nearly anything except a bakery
will work), pummel a nearby gangster until they're nearly
dead, and toss them through the window. Note that it doesn't
matter whether they go into the shop through the window or
out of the shop through the window. As long as it kills
them, you should get the award.
Note (thanks to Lloyd Blackmore): This style may become very
difficult with no enemies remaining because few gangsters
will be found in close vicinity to a window
Note (thanks to Chris Kinster): This style can also be
awarded if a gangster falls out the window due to incoming
fire (i.e. the bullets hitting him push him backwards out
the window). One could also assume that this would apply to
Watch Your Step Execution as well.
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Name: Blackhand Grapple Execution
Description: Kill an enemy by throwing them out a two-story window or
off a roof, railing, or ledge
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: A two-story window or a two (or higher)-story ledge,
railing, or roof
Difficulty: ***
Missions: Hit #9: Bobby Marcolini (bonus objective)
Strategy: This style is almost identical to the Stained Glass
Execution. The only difference is that this one must be off
a two or higher story window, roof, ledge, etc. This has
both its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that
the fall is a guaranteed kill, so you don't need to weaken
your target ahead of time. The downside is that it's much
harder to find gangsters within close proximity of a high
ledge. Your best bets are either in two-story clubs (such as
The Continental), or in three-story rackets (with an
elevator to the top). Other than that, follow the strategies
for the Stained Glass Execution outlined above. Again, this
one will become very difficult if you have no gangsters
remaining (without hunting after ambush locations)
Name: Traffic Accident Execution
Description: Kill an enemy by throwing them into oncoming traffic
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: Ambient cars on the road (moving)
Difficulty: *****
Missions: None
Strategy: This is (in my opinion) by far the most difficult, and the
most unusual of the execution styles. Many people never get
it not because of its difficulty (though this is an issue),
but because of its bizarreness. In order to be awarded this
execution style, you must throw/toss/push a gangster so that
they stumble into oncoming traffic. The car that hits them
must kill them, and they cannot be killed by just hitting
the ground. The number of difficulties associated with this
one are immense. For starters, this is an incredibly
engrossing execution, so you shouldn't try it with more than
a single gangster. Also, given the state of extremely low
health your target must be in before you attempt the
execution, you really only get one shot at it. Additionally,
running in front of cars will result in them stopping, and
the vehicles must be in motion for this style to count. On
top of all that, once you're grabbing onto your target, the
camera focuses in very close to you, making it difficult, if
not impossible, to see more than a few feet in front or to
the sides. Although you can use the spin toss, I've had
better luck using the push toss (walk forwards with a
grabbed enemy and release the grab while moving). Find a
busy street that's close by a single, or a few gangsters.
Deal with the others until you've got only one left. Get him
weakened until he has so little health that another punch or
fall will kill him. Drag him out a few inches off the
sidewalk. Swing your victim about 45 degrees to the left, so
you can see the oncoming traffic. Edge as close to the
traffic as you can get without causing the cars to stop.
When you see a car approaching, judge its speed and
distance, swing your victim back so that you're facing the
opposite side of the road, and release about half a second
before the car comes by. If you did it correctly, the
gangster should stumble backwards into the street and be hit
on his right by oncoming traffic. If you want to get the
timing down, you could bribe a cop (to avoid issues with
heat) and practice with random civilians. This will probably
be the most difficult execution style for you to get, so
keep trying.
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User submitted method (thanks to Gregg):
Complete all styles early for an easy $150,000,
Trcuk Hi-jacks are/may be easier early in the game.
It is correct to pay the cops and test this method on poor
civilians. After practicing...a great place to find a bad
guy is in the tunnels going to Jersey.
Hijack a truck into one of the tunnel pull over areas. Do
not block traffic. Traffic must be moving along. DO NOT BLOW
UP TRUCK, this kills the driver. Take care of the 2 gaurds,
DO NOT PICK UP THE MONEY ( picking up money is what brings
the shooting car )
Grab the driver, reduce his health down to 1/4, then start
running away from him, run to a point where traffic is
flowing, The driver will chase you.
Whne you get to side of the road, with traffic flowing, grab
him, and do the release/throw, and time the release/throw to
throw the poor victim into a car.....VIOLA.....$150,000
cash.
THIS IS THE HARDEST, but this method made it easy.
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User submitted method (thanks to Nathan Adney):
With the "Traffic Accident" execution, it helped me a lot to
go into a tunnel, any one will do, and pull off the road.
Then I'd get out and wait for any delivery truck to go by.
Shoot the truck until it stops and the mobsters get out.
Then you can either shoot one mobster and the driver, wound
the other and try for the execution, or keep shooting the
truck until it blows up.
Most of the time for me, at least one mobster was left alive
after the truck exploded, and he was plenty stunned so I
could go over and grab him. The tunnels provide an ideal
enviroment for this because there's no cops, no idiot
passerby to get in the way, and plenty of moving traffic.
Just thought that might help someone else. Traffic Accident
is defintely the most difficult execution.
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Name: Wallpapered Execution
Description: Kill an enemy by slamming them against a wall
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: A straight, flat wall (they're only about a million in the
city)
Difficulty: **
Missions: None specifically
Strategy: This style is similar to the Hard Head Execution in that it
isn't that difficult, but is a tactic you'd usually use
against store owners rather than the gangsters guarding
them. Also similar to the Hard Head Execution, the
explanation for how to do a wall slam is found in the
mission "A Grave Situation." Just grab and enemy and push
them back against the wall. While still holding them,
repeatedly hit forwards to slam them into the wall. In order
to get this execution style, you must kill them by doing a
wall slam. Again, you may opt to damage them with other
methods and then just finish them off with this move.
Whatever you choose, be aware that this is another style
where you want to be alone with your target, rather than in
the middle of a massive brawl or firefight.
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- Hats Off Execution -
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Name: Hats Off Execution
Description: Kill a kneeling enemy with a handgun execution trigger
Triggered: Yes
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: A handgun (Revolver, Pistol, or Magnum)
Difficulty: **
Missions: None
Strategy: This is a relatively easy execution to pull off. In this
case, all you need to do is to activate the execute trigger
on a kneeling enemy while holding a single-handed firearm.
Although you can bludgeon a gangster with your hands or a
bat, the most effective method here is to kneecap them,
preferably with the same weapon you intend to use for the
execution. Wait until they are completely down on their
knees. Once they are, press the "execute" button. Your
character will lift them up by the neck, firing his weapon
and blowing their hat off (by putting a bullet through the
side of their head). One note about this is that if you are
close enough to a gangster, if you click to fire at close
range, your character may also do this execution move. This
is really only a problem when extorting owners (who you
DON'T want to kill). Like the other firearm executions, this
one often is triggered by repetitive point blank firing, not
just the execution trigger. The only problem you may face
with this one is trying to execute too quickly; not letting
the gangster get all the way down to their knees. If you do
this, you will not do the Hats Off Execution, but will
instead to the next execution on the list: The Pistol
Execution.
Name: Pistol Execution
Description: Kill an enemy by using a handgun and the execute trigger
while they are standing
Triggered: Yes
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: A single-handed firearm (Revolver, Pistol, or Magnum)
Difficulty: *
Missions: None
Strategy: This style is very similar to the Hats Off Execution. The
only difference is that with this one, you must use the
execute trigger on a standing enemy. However, that doesn't
mean that kneecapping an enemy won't work. You just have to
use the execute trigger before they fall completely to their
knees. However you choose to do this, I'd recommend getting
very close to your foe; ideally at point blank range. Try to
hit them with a weak handgun (e.g. the level 1 revolver)
and/or in a pressure point (knee, gut, shoulder). Assuming
it didn't kill them in one hit, press the execute trigger to
fire downwards into the side of their head. Like the Hats
Off Execution, you may do this automatically if you attempt
to fire again at point blank range. This one is very easy,
and you should have no trouble with it.
Name: Faceoff Execution
Description: Kill an enemy by using a large firearm and the execute
trigger while they are kneeling
Triggered: Yes
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: A large firearm (Tommy Gun or Shotgun)
Difficulty: ***
Missions: None
Strategy: Think of this execution style as the large firearm version
of the Hats Off Execution. Just like that one, you must use
the execute trigger on a kneeling foe. The only difference
is that you must use a large firearm, not a handgun. The
reason why this one is slightly more difficult is that the
large firearms tend to do more damage. As a result, you have
a greater chance of accidentally killing your target with
the first shot, rather than just dropping them to their
knees. While you can attempt to kneecap them with a weak
handgun and then switch to a large firearm for the
execution, this usually takes too long, and you miss the
window of opportunity for the trigger. Although the Shotgun
execution looks better (in my opinion) you'll probably have
more luck using the Tommy Gun. Just make sure that you only
squeeze the trigger once at the enemy's kneecap. This is
because holding down the fire button might start your
character in a different execution style (Gut Shot
Execution). You may end up killing quite a few targets
before you get this one right, but the end result is quite
satisfying: Your character knocks the enemy onto their back,
holds them down with his foot, and fires directly into their
head. Overall, this is a medium difficulty execution the
first time you do it, but once you get the hang of it, it's
actually quite easy.
Note (thanks to Kollin Grimm): You must approach your target
from the front when using the execute trigger. Otherwise,
you'll just do a Gut Shot Execution)
[03-GTE]
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- Gut Shot Execution -
----------------------
Name: Gut Shot Execution
Description: Kill a standing enemy by using a large firearm and the
execute trigger
Triggered: Yes
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: A large firearm (Tommy Gun or Shotgun)
Difficulty: **
Missions: None
Strategy: Just as the Faceoff Execution is the large firearm version
of the Hats Off Execution, this is the large firearm version
of the Pistol Execution. Just about all the same tactics
from the other three of these firearm execution styles apply
to this one. Again, the only real difficulty you'll face
when attempting to get this execution style is that you may
end up killing your target with the move that's supposed to
stun them. Also, make sure that you use the execute trigger
while your target is stunned, but before they get all the
way to the "kneeling" pose. Otherwise, you'll end up doing
the Faceoff Execution. There really isn't much more to say
about this one. Consult the Hats Off, Pistol, and Faceoff
Executions for more tips about how to achieve this style.
Name: Disarmed
Description: Disarm an enemy
Triggered: No
Lethal: No
Items Required: A firearm (handguns preferred)
Difficulty: ****
Missions: None
Strategy: Although it is classified as an "execution style" this
maneuver doesn't actually kill your target. Instead, they
are disarmed. The key to getting this style is to hit an
enemy gangster in their right shoulder pressure point, so
that they drop their gun. Although this sounds simple
enough, it's actually quite difficult. First of all, most
enemies will not have their guns drawn until they enter
combat. As a result, using wall cover so you can take your
time to aim (assuming the enemy hasn't spotted you) won't
work. This is because a pressure point shoulder shot doesn't
count unless the gangster has their weapon out. If you do
get an enemy to see you and draw their weapon, they
generally try to take cover behind whatever they can. Most
of the time, this involves them crouching. This makes it
even more difficult to hit the pressure point (which is
pretty small to begin with). The key to getting this rather
difficult execution style is to put points into your
shooting skill when you level up. Not only will this
increase your accuracy and decrease the time it takes for
your reticule to tighten, but at levels 3, 6, and 9, you
will increase your disarm chance by 25%. To get this style,
your best bet is to use a weak but accurate handgun (such as
the revolver) and try to get yourself in a position where
your enemy isn't crouching or taking cover behind something.
A great way to do this is to kneecap them, then, while
they're stunned and on their knees, take your time lining up
the disarming shoulder shot. You may have to wait for them
to get up again, as they might have put away their gun.
Remember, your crosshairs will turn red when you have the
pressure point selected, so that should be your indicator as
to where you should aim. Although you can use free-aim,
locking on to your target and then adjusting your crosshairs
will most likely yield better results. This may style might
require some extra point allocation, accuracy, and skill. As
a result, it may be one of the last ones you achieve.
Name: Kneecapped
Description: Kneecap an enemy
Triggered: No
Lethal: No
Items Required: A firearm (handgun recommended)
Difficulty: **
Missions: None
Strategy: Similar to the "Disarmed" award, "Kneecapped" requires you
to fire at an enemy's pressure point. In this case, that is
either of their knees. This is one of, if not the, most
important technique you should learn in this game. Getting
the award for the first time may be slightly challenging,
but after that, you should become a pro at kneecapping.
Kneecapping is a skill that is integral to many of the other
execution styles. Once you can effectively kneecap a
gangster, you might find that you can do that other
execution you were having trouble with before. In order to
kneecap, all you have to do is move your reticule down
towards your target's knee (either works fine). Your
crosshair should turn red, signifying a pressure point. If
you fire, your target should be stunned, then fall to their
knees. Use this not only for this style alone, but also as a
starting point for another style, such as Hats Off
Execution. While you can kneecap someone while free-aiming,
using lock-on and adjusting your aim is the preferred
method. Practice this technique a little, and you'll soon
have a new, very powerful skill in your arsenal.
Name: Firearm Execution
Description: Kill an enemy by using a firearm
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: Any firearm (Revolver, Pistol, Magnum, Tommy Gun or Shotgun)
Difficulty: *
Missions: Just about every one requires you to kill someone, and a
firearm is almost required
Strategy: This is probably the easiest and most self-explanatory of
the execution styles. Really...All you have to do is kill
someone with a firearm. You don't have to hit them any place
in particular, or do any special maneuvers. All you have to
do is kill them. The only difficulty I could possibly see
anyone having with this is that if you DO use a special
execution method or trigger, you might get that style award
(such as Hats Off Execution) instead of the regular old
Firearm Execution. However, given the number of enemies you
face, even if you hardly play this game at all, I would be
very surprised if you didn't get this execution style.
Really, there's nothing more to say...Go and shoot someone
(in the game of course).
Name: Pistol Execution
Description: Kill an enemy with a single headshot
Triggered: No
Lethal: Yes
Items Required: A firearm (Handgun recommended)
Difficulty: **
Missions: None
Strategy: In order to get Sure Shot Execution, you must deliver a
fatal headshot to an enemy. As headshots automatically do
six times normal damage, the "fatal" part won't be too
difficult. What you may have minor trouble with is getting
an enemy in the head, especially since they like to run
around and take cover. Again, you can use the ultimate "set-
up" move: The kneecap. However, you may have an even easier
time using this method: Find an enemy gangster on the
street, say, protecting a business. Find a nearby wall
that's positioned so if you use wall cover on it, you'll
still have a clear line of sight towards the gangster.
Assuming you haven't alerted them, the gangsters should be
standing around doing nothing. Use wall cover on the wall,
then draw your weapon (handgun recommended). Lock on to the
nearest gangster and take your time to move the reticule up
directly over their head. When you're ready, simply press
the fire button, and your character will lean out from the
wall and fire. Assuming you aimed correctly, you should get
a lethal headshot. I suppose if you used a level 1 revolver
on a Barzini Underboss, they might not die, but in just
about any other situation, your target should be killed
instantly. Like some of the other firearm styles, you can
use free-aim to get this. Although it will allow you to hit
targets that are out of lock-on distance, it isn't the
recommended method of getting this style.
[03-TAB]
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- Data Table -
--------------
In this section, I've condensed all the core information about each execution
style into a table. However informative this may be, it is no substitute for
the detailed strategies described in the previous sections. Most abbreviations
in this table should be self explanatory. If not, consult the expanded entry in
the respective section.
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Execution Style | Trigger | Lethal | Req. Item(s) | Difficulty |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Blackhand Execution | No | Yes | None | ** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Bombs Away Execution | No | Yes | Explosive | **** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Cocktail Hour Execution | No | Yes | Molotov | *** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Grand Slam Execution | Option | Yes | Baseball Bat | * |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Blackhand Grapple Execution | Option | Yes | None | * |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Hard Head Execution | No | Yes | Low counter | **** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Last Gasp Execution | No | Yes | None | * |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Over Cooked Execution | No | Yes | Oven | **** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Road Rage Execution | No | Yes | Vehicle | ** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Silent Assassin Execution | No | Yes | Garrote | ** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Stained Glass Execution | No | Yes | 1 lvl window | ** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Watch Your Step Execution | No | Yes | 2+ lvl window | *** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Traffic Accident Execution | No | Yes | NPC vehicle | ***** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Wallpapered Execution | No | Yes | Flat wall | ** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Hats Off Execution | Yes | Yes | Handgun | ** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Pistol Execution | Yes | Yes | Handgun | * |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Faceoff Execution | Yes | Yes | Large firearm | *** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Gut Shot Execution | Yes | Yes | Large firearm | ** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Disarmed | No | No | Any firearm | **** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Kneecapped | No | No | Any firearm | ** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Firearm Execution | No | Yes | Any firearm | * |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
| Sure Shot Execution | No | Yes | Any firearm | ** |
|-----------------------------|---------|--------|---------------|------------|
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******** F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S ( F A Q ) ********
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Many of these questions are not attributed to a specific author, since they've
been asked by a number of people on the message boards, or because I made them
up myself. So without further ado, the questions:
Q: Why am I not getting "credit" for doing this execution? I'm doing it exactly
like you said to.
A: This is one of the most important things that many people don't seem to
know. EXECUTIONS ONLY COUNT IF THEY ARE PERFORMED ON ENEMY GANGSTERS. Using
these styles on civilians, police officers, or anyone else DOES NOT COUNT. I've
gotten a few to register when used on bank security officers, but this may just
be a glitch. While you can practice on civilians (you might want to bribe the
cops first), always use enemy gangsters when attempting to get (register) a new
execution style.
Note (thanks to Rob Owens): Doctors from the numerous clinics scattered around
New York may also count for executions.
Q: Why should I care about doing these executions? What's in it for me?
A: Execution styles are one aspect of the game's "collectables." If you're
seeking a 100% game rating, you need to get all of them. Even if you're only
going for 91.5% (the minimum required to get Don of NYC), they could serve as
the small percentage boost you need. Additionally, doing some of these special
execution styles gets you a greater amount of respect than from killing a
gangster through normal means. Perhaps most important, especially if you
complete them all early on in the game, is the reward you receive if you get
all 22 styles. As soon as you complete the 22nd execution style, the screen
will fade to black, giving you a screen much like a post-mission report. You
will receive:
100,000 respect - this alone is enough to get you from level 1-13
(and almost 14)
$150,000 - especially if you get this early on in the game, (and
even later on for many players) $150,000 is
quite a bit of money. It can help you save up
for that upgraded weapon or Midtown safehouse
that you've got your eye on.
Q: Other than when they flash on the screen the first time I do them, how do I
see my executions? Is there a list that keeps track of them somewhere?
A: Yes. Pause the game and go to Tom's Report. Go to the Rap Sheet tab. From
the drop-down list, go to the executions sub-menu. Here, you will see a list of
all 22 executions. The ones you've already completed will have a checkmark next
to them.
Q: I have The Godfather on PS2 or Xbox. How do I strangle someone?
A: Although I only have the PC version, I've checked around, and it appears
that in both PS2 and Xbox versions of the game, you strangle by pressing in
both control sticks (L3+R3).
Q: I've already become Don (or Don of NYC). I've already taken over all
businesses, warehouses and hubs, and destroyed all family compounds. There are
no more gangsters for me to kill. How to I get the last remaining execution
styles I'm missing?
A: Even if you've taken over all of New York, you should still be able to find
gangsters in a few places. Although you may own everything in the city,
gangsters still can appear in pre-scripted "ambushes." Normally, you'd want to
avoid ambushes, but in this case, you'll be seeking them out. Although I will
list the ambushes briefly here, I'd suggest you check out the official strategy
guide, or KS Yeung's Random Encounters FAQ.
Find it here: http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/godfather_random.txt
Here are a few tips for ambushes:
1. Always work at night - the percentage chance of an ambush
is always higher (sometimes the same) at night than in
the daytime. Unlike during normal play, you WANT to be
ambushed.
2. Seek out black market merchants. Many ambushes occur
after purchasing weapons or ammunition from black market
merchants. You'll often hear a "You were followed!", and
suddenly be assaulted by numerous gangsters.
3. Choose the ambush based on the execution style(s) you
need to complete. For example, if you still need to get
Over Cooked Execution, try to find an ambush that will be
close to a bakery.
4. Use the last gangster of the ambush - unless you have a
very easy execution style remaining, you should only
attempt the execution on the last remaining gangster, so
as not to be interfered with by others.
5. Avoid family members and family fights - Although family
fights do allow for an ambush with enemy gangsters, it
means that you'll be fighting alongside Corleones. Again,
though you'd normally want this, in this case, you really
need to be left alone. This is especially true if you're
attempting a difficult and/or engrossing execution style
(e.g. Traffic Accident Execution). Nearby Corleone
gangsters will try to "aid" you by shooting at your
target; not at all what you want. As such, try to take
"ambushes" instead of "family fights" if you can, and
move your gangster targets out of range of nearby
Corleones. The difficulty of this may increase
dramatically with certain styles, such as Over Cooked
Execution, that require you to be in a business (with an
oven).
6. Know your execution style - practice on civilians, cops,
or whoever you can before hand. If you don't have your
style down cold before you attempt it "for real", you
might end up blowing your one good opportunity.
Take those notes into consideration as you take a look at this table (thanks to
the official guide from Primagames for some of this data):
*BMM=Black Market Merchant - purchasing ammo/weapons from them is the trigger
for the ambush to begin. This should also help you
find the location if you can't find the streets.
*DC=Day Chance (%)
*NC=Night Chance (%)
Rev=Revolver
Location=Cross streets of where the ambush/fight should be triggered or some
other description of the ambush should occur
Stolen Ship=Stolen Shipment (boxes containing large amounts of money) guarded
by enemy gangsters
Numbers following a weapons indicate weapon level
Other data may be abbreviated or condensed to fit into the table.
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Type | Region | Location | BMM* | DC* | NC* |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Little Italy | Christie St. & Prince | Magnum | 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Little Italy | Center, White, & Baxter | Tommy | 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Little Italy | Lafayette & Chambers | Molotov | 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Little Italy | Roundabout (S. Broadway)| Rev 2 | 40% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Little Italy | Sterner St. & Tucker Ln.| Shotgun3| 40% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Family Fight| Little Italy | Worth, Court, Lafayette | Rev 3 | 30% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Brooklyn | Old Fulton near Doughty | Tommy | 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Brooklyn | Henry near Remsen | Magnum | 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Brooklyn | Plymouth (under bridge) | Pistol 2| 30% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Family Fight| Brooklyn | Lawrence, Bridge, Fulton| Bomb | 30% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Stolen Ship | Brooklyn | Willow, Furman, Vine | Pistol 3| 100%| 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | New Jersey | 3rd, 4th, Willow, Newark| Shotgun | 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | New Jersey | 14th (near viaduct) | Dynamite| 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | New Jersey | Tunnel (east of viaduct)| Shotgun3| 40% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Family Fight| New Jersey | 4th, 5th, Park, Newark | N/A | 30% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Stolen Ship | New Jersey | Lincoln Tunnel (S. lane)| N/A | 30% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Stolen Ship | New Jersey | Holland Tunnel (S. lane)| N/A | 30% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Stolen Ship | New Jersey | Center of train yard | N/A | 100%| 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Hell's Kitchen| Shipping yard near 12th | Bomb | 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Hell's Kitchen| 33rd St. (off 7th Ave.) | Tommy | 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Hell's Kitchen| Northern park on 52nd | Magnum 3| 40% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Family Fight| Hell's Kitchen| Court on Galvin St. | Magnum 2| 30% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Family Fight| Hell's Kitchen| Under highway S. HK | N/A | 40% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Stolen Ship | Hell's Kitchen| North in the train yard | N/A | 100%| 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Stolen Ship | Hell's Kitchen| Peter, Philip in sewers | Molotov | 100%| 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Midtown | W. of hospital - 2nd Ave| Dynamite| 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Midtown | Madison Square Park | Tommy | 20% | 60% |
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Midtown | Park north of east 79th | Tommy 2 | 40% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Ambush | Midtown | S. side of 25th, 3rd Ave| Tommy 3 | 40% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Family Fight| Midtown | Bryant Park 40th, 5th Av| N/A | 30% | 100%|
|-------------|---------------|-------------------------|---------|-----|-----|
While I haven't confirmed it completely, I know that you can get some (perhaps
all) of the execution styles to count by using them on bank security guards.
This is simply another alternative that you can try if you have no more
gangsters to "use."
Q: I read in someone else's guide that ________ execution is done a different
way than what you said. Who's correct?
A: I too have read data in other people's guides that I'm pretty sure is
incorrect. I have the PC version, and it is possible that their information is
correct for the PS2, Xbox, or Xbox 360 version. However, let me describe what
I've discovered so far:
Grand Slam Execution: Many other guides claim that you must use an execution
trigger and the baseball bat to get this style. I have found (and tested) that
you just have to kill a gangster with a baseball bat. You do not have to use
the trigger. However, you do "get credit" for the execution if you choose to
use the trigger. It's up to you.
Hard Head Execution: Contrary to what I've read in one post (I can't remember
where), Hard Head Execution does NOT use an execute trigger.
Pistol Execution: This does not mean you just have to kill someone with a
pistol. You must use the execution trigger on a standing or stunned (not
kneeling) enemy while holding a handgun (Revolver, Pistol, or Magnum).
Gut Shot Execution: Although it is counter-intuitive, you will NOT get this
execution from shooting someone in their gut pressure point. Instead, you must
use the execute trigger on a standing or stunned (not kneeling) enemy while
holding a large firearm (Tommy Gun or Shotgun).
Firearm Execution: I read somewhere that you needed to use a large (two-handed)
firearm for this one. That's incorrect. Any sized firearm will do the trick.
Q: Many of the executions say that I have to throw someone at, into, or through
something. How do I do this?
A: You can throw someone two different ways: A side toss, or a push directly
forwards.
To do the side toss:
1. Grab a gangster (left and right mouse buttons together)
2. Spin them left or right (while holding down buttons, drag mouse to the left
or right)
3. While spinning them (while in motion), release both buttons
To do the push toss:
1. Grab a gangster
2. Push them forwards (hold (don't just tap) fowards (W))
3. While in motion, release both mouse buttons.
In general, I'd recommend the push toss for most execution styles that require
pushing and tossing. Using that style, the enemy goes directly in front of you,
rather than off to the side at an angle (if you had used a side toss). For
executions such as Over Cooked and Traffic Accident, I'd use the push toss. For
Stained Glass and Watch Your Step, either will do just fine.
Q: When you say that the Revolver, Pistol, or Magnum is required, can I use the
upgraded versions?
A: Yes. Although the upgraded versions of each weapon do more damage, have a
larger clip, or are better in some other way, the game treats them the same as
far as executions go. You can just as well use a Saturday Night Special to get
a Hats Off Execution as you can use the base level 1 revolver.
Q: When should I be doing these executions? What is the ideal time to be
finished with half of them? With all of them?
A: Although you can really do these executions at any time, I'd say the earlier
the better. Most importantly, don't leave them until the VERY end of the game.
Although you can get them after becoming Don, it will be very difficult, as you
will have to search far and wide for enemy gangsters. It really isn't that hard
to get most, if not all of the executions out of the way very early on. In the
first period the game gives you between story missions (right after basic
training), you can actually get most of these executions complete. You may hold
out a little longer on Over Cooked Execution, Watch Your Step Execution and
Traffic Accident Execution, but most of the rest you can get done quite early
on. One other note: You have to wait until after the mission "Fireworks" to get
the Silent Assassin Execution. Unless you somehow acquire the Garrote earlier
(and I don't know how you could), you have to wait until you acquire it during
that mission.
Q: How do I do _________ execution style?
A: Come on, the entire first section of this guide is all about how to do each
one. Just read it. Seriously though, if you still can't understand how to do a
specific execution, or you feel as though it hasn't been thoroughly explained
in this guide, feel free to send me an e-mail outlining your problem.
Q: Help! I can't get out of cars and my mouse's X-axis is inverted. How do I
fix this?
A: Both of these are side-effects of using a flawed "crack" version of the
game. Go out and buy the retail version. I don't care what country you live in
or how much money you make, piracy is immoral, illegal, and creates sales data
that suggests to the retailer (and thus publisher) that you don't want them to
continue to make games like The Godfather. If EA stops publishing good games
(which one could argue they already have) you do not have the right to make a
single complaint if you have ever pirated one of their games. I have nothing
more to say to you, except...GO AND BUY THE GAME!
Q: Why did you write this guide?
A: I thought I answered this in the introduction:
Now you may be wondering, "Why are you bothering to write this guide?" Well,
here's why:
Recently, over the gamefaqs/gamespot message boards, tens, possibly hundreds of
threads have arisen asking:
"How do I do ______ execution?"
or, more realistically:
"heY man, ho is it that im doing that one ececution? Im try to go and kill the
guy but he isnT givin me teh points!!! OMG PLZ HLEP!"
While these questions are answered quickly, it is soon replaced by another user
asking a similar, or even the same question. Most of the guides available on
gamefaqs to describe each of the execution styles. However, they are not very
in-depth, and often leave uncertainty in the gamer's mind. Some of them even
list incorrect, false, and misleading information. I've composed this guide in
order to create a comprehensive "end-all" explanation for each and every
execution style.
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- Contributions and Contact -
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As you can clearly tell, this guide is missing a few bits of data, and it not
entirely complete. Also, you've probably figured out that I like to be complete
in my analysis of whatever I'm writing about. Meaningful and useful
contributions are welcome. Said (acceptable) contributions are as follows:
-Specific Questions about a certain execution style or general questions about
the styles as a whole
-Anything that you think deserves to be in the FAQ section
-Pointed out game-information errors (general errors or typos of mine about
the game)
-PC versus Console (PS2/Xbox/Xbox 360) differences between execution styles in
each version of the game. This is very important, and any contributions of this
type would be immensely appreciated
-Specific missions in which the use of a certain execution style is REQUIRED by
mission objectives or REQUIRED as a bonus condition for a contract hit
-Reader-submitted tips for completing a specific execution style. Perhaps using
a different method than I suggested
-Pointed out grammatical, spelling, or line formatting errors, or typos
-Something that has been requested as a contribution in the guide
-Anything else that you think would be a useful addition to this guide. Please
use good judgment when deciding if your contribution is "useful."
In addition, questions about anything in the guide, or anything else that
either wasn't clear, or wasn't addressed at all, are welcome. However,
there are some questions that I cannot or will not answer:
I WILL NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING TECHNICAL ISSUES, such as why The
Godfather isn't running on your computer, or why the game freezes at a certain
point.
I WILL NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING MODs, or anything that alters the game
script, other than a patch. If you have questions like these, I'd suggest
writing to the mod's designer or creator.
I WILL NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING HACKS, CRACKS, WAREZ, or any other type
of illegal pirating or emulating activities. If you refuse to take heed on
this issue, and do e-mail me a question regarding this, I will not hesitate to
report you to any number of anti-piracy organizations.
When composing your e-mail, be thoughtful and courteous. I'm not expecting you
to write the a literary masterpiece, but some consideration and thought into
what you're writing would be appreciated. Here are some do's and don'ts:
Do:
-Put "Godfather" or "The Godfather" somewhere in the subject line so that I
have a clue what you're asking about, and don't immediately delete your e-mail.
-Use reasonably decent spelling, grammar, punctuation, English etc.
-Describe your suggestion, question, submission, (etc.) carefully and clearly.
If I don't understand what you're saying, then it's unlikely that I will print
it in this guide.
-Read the FAQ first, and make sure that your question hasn't already been
answered in one of those questions.
Don't:
-Use all caps to compose your message
-Use terrible spelling, or grammar to the point where I can't even understand
what you're trying to say.
-E-mail me in any other language than English
-Swear excessively, or write rude or demeaning things.
-Write your email in code, 1337, or any other form of writing that will waste
my time
-Send spam, hate mail, or anything that's either rude or irrelevant to The
Godfather
-Add me to your address book, buddy list, or any other form of contact/mailing
list.
-Attach a relevant screenshot as an attachment. If you need to show me a
picture as evidence or for whatever reason, use a free image hosting
website such as www.imageshack.us or www.geocities.com or
http://photobucket.com
Assuming your contribution is thoughtful and relevant, it will be added to the
guide as soon as possible. You will be given complete recognition as to the
contribution, unless you state in your e-mail that you want anonymity. With a
few exceptions, your e-mail will remain mostly unaltered from the way it was
sent, so be aware that what you write will probably end up in this guide
almost exactly how you wrote it. However, I have the authority to change or
alter what you wrote, though I will only do this for clarification or
censorship purposes, and I will never claim credit for what someone else did.
If you'd like to contact me, send an email to this address. Replace the "(at)"
with an "@" and the "(dot)" with a "." (remove all quotation marks). This is
to avoid automatic spam bots and similar programs
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- Revision/Update History -
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Version 1.0 - 4/17/06 - This is the first version of this guide. As the subject
matter it covers is relatively narrow and specific, I don't expect there to be
more than a few more versions. So far, I've created detailed analyses of each
of the 22 execution styles, a few questions for the FAQ, and the other sections
that are required to make this a functional guide (Legal, Contributions and
Contact, etc.).
Version 1.1 - 4/18/06 - This is a relatively small update. I've added a note
about the Mafia Union and fixed a few errors here and there. Also, I added the
entry for "Data Table" into the table of contents (I had somehow left it out
before).
Version 1.2 - 4/19/06 - This is an even smaller update. I've added a few
additional websites to the legal hosts list, and I've also updated the Mafia
Union members list. Other than that and a few assorted corrections throughout
the guide, nothing's really changed.
Version 1.3 - 4/27/06 - A relatively...well...medium update. The FAQ section
has been enlarged, and I've added an extensive table to help out Don of NYC's
who have no more gangsters to kill. I've also added new Mafia Union members and
more legal hosts for this guide.
Version 1.4 - 7/10/06 - It's been quite a while since an update. In this
version, I read, answered, and added the information from approximately 30 e-
mails regarding this guide. I also added dlh.net as a legal host. No other
major updates at this time.
-More information on each execution style
-More information on which missions require certain execution styles
-More Reader submitted tips/alternate strategies for how to get certain
execution styles
-More questions and answers for the FAQ
-A variety of additional information (other stuff)
Thank you to all of these people/companies/websites:
Electronic Arts (EA) for developing The Godfather
Electronic Arts (EA) for publishing The Godfather
GameFAQs for hosting my guide, their wealth of information, boards, etc., and
their community reviews
The other authors of GameFAQs' Godfather guides, for giving me inspiration,
good ideas, and letting me see what I was up against (friendly competition):
crapu_zz, Seung2, stuntman_hy, YuGiOhFm2002, YuGiOhAngel
Gamespot for hosting my guide, their wealth of information, boards, etc. and
for their official and community reviews
The Gamespot Mafia Union and all its members, for giving me additional
information regarding the game, as well as general discussions about Mafia and
The Godfather:
Ciro_xyz for allowing me to take his place as the leader of the Gamespot Mafia
Union.
GregK, Lloyd Blackmore, Alex Hillary, Kollin Grimm, Zukkus, Chris Kinster,
Gregg, Nathan Adney, and Rob Owens for their questions or input on execution
styles in The Godfather.
You, the reader, for bothering to read through all this bloviation
Without trying to be too arrogant, Myself, for writing this guide
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- Other Works By The Author -
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You can view my contributions page at this site:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/54859.html
Currently, my works are as follows:
Game (Main) Platform Type Size Score
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Mafia PC General FAQ/Walkthrough 707kb N/A
The Godfather PC Execution Styles Guide 96kb N/A
Deus Ex PC Review 11kb 10/10
Thanks for reading my guide. I hope it was as fun and informative for you as
it was for me. Regardless of what you learned or found, I'm pleased that you
took the time to take a look at my guide. Maybe you learned something. Maybe
you didn't. All I was trying to do while writing this, was get a half-decent
guide out there that would help someone else enjoy this game as much as I
have.
Until next time,
-Bloviator
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Copyright (C) 2006 by Harold Palms
