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Bolivia

2008-03-04T16:34:34Z

Aex:

[[Image:Bolivia.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Bolivien]]'''Bolivia''' is one of the locations in [[Tomb Raider Legend]].

In one of the preview videos we see [[Lara]] climbing a cliff, while talking to [[Zip]] and another friend, [[Alister]], over the [[Headset]].

She reaches the pre-incan ruin-city [[Tiwanaku]] (also [[Tiahuanaco]]), where she encounters a group of mercenaries.

Lara will meet [[Rutland]] here.

==Levels==
* [[Bolivia - Tiwanaku]]
* [[Bolivia - The Looking Glass]]

==from the official site==
The story of Tomb Raider: Legend opens in Bolivia with Lara free-climbing stunning cliffs that the magnificent [[South America]]n nation wilderness offers. She is there on her own time, tracking down answers and evidence to questions she has been carrying for most of her life. When she arrives at the zenith of her ascent at the foot of the [[Tiwanaku]] ruins she unexpectedly finds a team of dubious characters searching for something themselves.

 
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Tomb Raider Legend]]
[[de:Bolivia]]

Tomb Raider: Underworld

2008-03-01T20:45:09Z

Aex: /* Lara's confirmed move's/Animations */

{{Infobox Game
| Name = Tomb Raider 8
| Image = Laraunderworld.jpg
| Subtitle = Tomb Raider Underworld
| Release = 2008, 4th quarter
| Platforms = probably [[PC]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[XBox 360]], PS2, Wii, Nintendo DS
| Levels =
| Secrets =
| Gametime =
| Rating =
| Developer = [[Crystal Dynamics]]
| Publisher = [[Eidos Interactive]]
| Chrono = 1
| Previous = Tomb Raider Anniversary
| Next =
| Addon =
| Parent =
| Wtlink = tr8
}}

'''Tomb Raider Underworld''' will most likely continue the story of [[Tomb Raider Legend]], as it was left open at the end. Lara's next adventure revolves around the ancient Mayan calendar and the five days that leave the portal to the Underworld open. This Underworld may be the same as Avalon.

==Release Dates & Platforms==
Tomb Raider Underworld will probably come out late 2008 and will be playable on [[PC]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[XBox 360]], Wii, Nintendo DS and PS2. Other versions are highly unlikely.

==Levels==
*4 Mexico <ref>'''Computerbild Spiele''' (German computer games magazine), issue 2/2008</ref> <ref>CD Action</ref>
{{tr8levels}}

==Features and Controls==
Differences from previous iterations in the series are that Lara's world will be an "interactive world that reacts and remembers", such that footprints left in the mud or mud transferred to Lara's knee from kneeling on the ground will be washed away by rain, the bodies of the foes she encounters will remain where she killed them, and any destruction to the environment she causes will be permanent.[13] According to creative director Eric Lindstrom, this is "to not only reward the player for the effect they're having on the world, but to give them navigational aids."[15] The game utilises an animation blending system that allows Lara to interact dynamically with her environment, such as pushing foliage aside with one or two hands, depending on if she is carrying a weapon.[16] It also features a "hybrid lighting model that combines dynamic lights with carefully created light maps" and a weather system that changes the environment, for example, "If Lara’s negotiating a wet ledge she’s more apt to slip or lose grip," which makes "the environment ... her adversary" for a large part of the game.[13][17]

Previously seen separate aspects of gameplay have been combined together for a new experience. Lindstrom explained that "in the past, there was climbing, and there was shooting, and there was puzzle solving. And they often didn't overlap. We've now integrated all of those elements."[18] This installment also features a new melee combat system, requiring Lara in some instances to use "direct combat and evasive manoeuvres to distance herself from her attacker". Notably, Lara's bike, among other things, will be a key component in solving the puzzles she will encounter in her adventure.[13] Pick-ups will have multiple uses as weapons and tools in interaction with the environment, and Lindstrom stated that Lara "can also split up her guns and fire at two different targets simultaneously,"[15] or hold an item with one hand and fire a gun with the other.[18] The grappling hook can now be stretched taut and used to push objects off ledges unlike in previous iterations, illustrating what project lead Rob Pavey said, that "Lara will be able to do anything that you'd expect her to be able to do," which he called "the big theme this year."[7] Lindstrom describes this as "a philosophy called 'What Could Lara Do?'—WCLD. It's short-hand for having the player be able to use their own intuition about what someone with her abilities should be able to do in an environment such as this, and consistency across the different mechanics and abilities. If she can throw a grenade, then if she can pick up this pole, why can't she throw it?" Crystal Dynamics also aims to make the game non-linear, unlike Tomb Raider: Legend, and eliminate the need for hint icons that indicate the ability to interact with objects.[15]

Aside from these changes, Lara's costume was redesigned and she no longer wears her trademark blue sleeveless top and khaki shorts, but instead, a dark brown halter top and black shorts. Additionally, her hair is no longer braided, but worn in a ponytail. According to Play, Lara "moves as good as she looks [and] no longer moves like a video game character" thanks to being fully motion captured.[13]

These revelations and Play's assertions that this is the "first true next gen Lara" and "one big physics smorgasbord" which "looks altogether photo-real"[13] have led to speculation that Tomb Raider: Underworld might be using a new game engine for its next-generation graphics rather than the Tomb Raider: Legend system used by Tomb Raider: Anniversary and Deus Ex 3,[19] but Eidos has neither confirmed nor denied this.[5]

Keeley Hawes will provide the voice of Lara in this installment, as she did in Anniversary and Legend.[5] Olympic gymnast and NCAA Women's Gymnastics champion Heidi Moneymaker was the model used for motion capturing.

Here is a brief list of new and key elements in Tomb Raider: Underworld

* dynamic weather
* dynamic dirt on Lara's clothes
* Lara "has more than a dozen layers that determine her skin tone and texture, how light reflects or scatters, how shadows form, etc." <ref>play magazine, January 2008</ref>
* Lara has additional non-gameplay-relevant animations like pushing away branches <ref>CD Action magazine</ref>
* Destroyed objects and defeated enemies will no longer vanish
* new combat tactics (hand-to-hand combat - kicking and punching - melee combat... e.g. hitting opponents with picked-up sticks)
* shooting two targets at once
* shooting while climbing
* shooting while balancing on a pole
* advanced environment interaction
* multiple usage of objects (e.g. using picked up items - like a wooden stick - as weapons or for climbing)
* sprinting
* balancing on ropes
* new, advanced wall-climbing
* multiple usage of the grapple rope (e.g. pulling objects closer, for climbing, for balancing across...)
* The game will be significantly longer than [[Tomb Raider Legend]]
* the game will contain more difficult puzzles
* The hint system can be turned off
* fewer boss fights
* Lara will encounter dangerous cryptids (creatures that are presumed extinct, or have yet to be discovered) that require many shots before being defeated
* improved opponent AI (e.g. recognition of thrown grenades and evasive actions)
* It has been rumoured that the [[medipacks]] will no longer exist and thus Lara must find another way of healing
* Keeley Hawes voices Lara

==Locations==
* South America, Mexico <ref>play, January 2008</ref> <ref>'''Computerbild Spiele''' (German computer games magazine), issue 2/2008</ref>
* Australia <ref>French PSM3, January 2008</ref>
* Easter Island <ref>French PSM3, January 2008</ref>
* the Golden Triangle <ref>French PSM3, January 2008</ref>
* Mesopotamia <ref>French PSM3, January 2008</ref>
* Rome and the Vatican <ref>French PSM3, January 2008</ref>

==Lara's confirmed Move's/ Animations==
* Mantle onto ledges
* Melee kick's and punches
* Wall kick/ Wall kick on perch
* Free climb on concave and convex surfaces
* Split target, even on perch
* Can use poles as, a weapon, slot into walls, climb on, swing on or balance on
* Run with picked up objects
* Can use "sticky grenades" on still/ moving targets
* Glances at killed enemies as she goes by
* Pushes branches out of her way
* New sprint move
* Different stances when running with picked up objects
* Can balance on beams and ledges, but will slip off when wet
* Can cart wheel
* Personal Light Souce
* Can shimmy, shimmy round corners smoother
* Can free climb
* New reach move
* Can shoot while swan diving
* Can exert force using the grapple

==Traps and Obstacles==
* Spring Board <ref>CD Action</ref>
* Column/Pole
* Tightrope

==Characters and Enemies==

===Characters===
* [[Lara Croft]]
* [[Winston]]
* [[Zip]] (not confirmed)
* [[Alister]] (not confirmed)

===Enemies===
* Animals
** black panthers <ref>'''Computerbild Spiele''' (German computer games magazine), issue 2/2008</ref>
** bats <ref>'''Computerbild Spiele''' (German computer games magazine), issue 2/2008</ref>
* spiders <ref>CD Action</ref>
* Monster Creatures
* Human Opponents
The number of human opponents is less than the number of animals in the game.

==Outfits==
As in [[Tomb Raider Legend]] and [[Anniversary]] Lara will have numerous Outfits at her disposal.
* [[Underworld Outfit]]

==Vehicles==
Lara will be able to drive her motorbike as part of the Mexico level. She will also make use of other (still unnamed) vehicles.
* [[Motorbike]]

==Press Releases==

===January 2008===
SCI Entertainment announces that Tomb Raider Underworld will be released in the fourth quarter of 2008, for PS3, XBox 360, PC, Wii, Nintendo DS and PS2. <ref>http://www.hemscott.com/news/latest-news/item.do?newsId=57266947022972</ref>

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Games]]
[[de:Tomb Raider Underworld]]

Tomb Raider: Underworld

2008-03-01T20:43:53Z

Aex:

{{Infobox Game
| Name = Tomb Raider 8
| Image = Laraunderworld.jpg
| Subtitle = Tomb Raider Underworld
| Release = 2008, 4th quarter
| Platforms = probably [[PC]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[XBox 360]], PS2, Wii, Nintendo DS
| Levels =
| Secrets =
| Gametime =
| Rating =
| Developer = [[Crystal Dynamics]]
| Publisher = [[Eidos Interactive]]
| Chrono = 1
| Previous = Tomb Raider Anniversary
| Next =
| Addon =
| Parent =
| Wtlink = tr8
}}

'''Tomb Raider Underworld''' will most likely continue the story of [[Tomb Raider Legend]], as it was left open at the end. Lara's next adventure revolves around the ancient Mayan calendar and the five days that leave the portal to the Underworld open. This Underworld may be the same as Avalon.

==Release Dates & Platforms==
Tomb Raider Underworld will probably come out late 2008 and will be playable on [[PC]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[XBox 360]], Wii, Nintendo DS and PS2. Other versions are highly unlikely.

==Levels==
*4 Mexico <ref>'''Computerbild Spiele''' (German computer games magazine), issue 2/2008</ref> <ref>CD Action</ref>
{{tr8levels}}

==Features and Controls==
Differences from previous iterations in the series are that Lara's world will be an "interactive world that reacts and remembers", such that footprints left in the mud or mud transferred to Lara's knee from kneeling on the ground will be washed away by rain, the bodies of the foes she encounters will remain where she killed them, and any destruction to the environment she causes will be permanent.[13] According to creative director Eric Lindstrom, this is "to not only reward the player for the effect they're having on the world, but to give them navigational aids."[15] The game utilises an animation blending system that allows Lara to interact dynamically with her environment, such as pushing foliage aside with one or two hands, depending on if she is carrying a weapon.[16] It also features a "hybrid lighting model that combines dynamic lights with carefully created light maps" and a weather system that changes the environment, for example, "If Lara’s negotiating a wet ledge she’s more apt to slip or lose grip," which makes "the environment ... her adversary" for a large part of the game.[13][17]

Previously seen separate aspects of gameplay have been combined together for a new experience. Lindstrom explained that "in the past, there was climbing, and there was shooting, and there was puzzle solving. And they often didn't overlap. We've now integrated all of those elements."[18] This installment also features a new melee combat system, requiring Lara in some instances to use "direct combat and evasive manoeuvres to distance herself from her attacker". Notably, Lara's bike, among other things, will be a key component in solving the puzzles she will encounter in her adventure.[13] Pick-ups will have multiple uses as weapons and tools in interaction with the environment, and Lindstrom stated that Lara "can also split up her guns and fire at two different targets simultaneously,"[15] or hold an item with one hand and fire a gun with the other.[18] The grappling hook can now be stretched taut and used to push objects off ledges unlike in previous iterations, illustrating what project lead Rob Pavey said, that "Lara will be able to do anything that you'd expect her to be able to do," which he called "the big theme this year."[7] Lindstrom describes this as "a philosophy called 'What Could Lara Do?'—WCLD. It's short-hand for having the player be able to use their own intuition about what someone with her abilities should be able to do in an environment such as this, and consistency across the different mechanics and abilities. If she can throw a grenade, then if she can pick up this pole, why can't she throw it?" Crystal Dynamics also aims to make the game non-linear, unlike Tomb Raider: Legend, and eliminate the need for hint icons that indicate the ability to interact with objects.[15]

Aside from these changes, Lara's costume was redesigned and she no longer wears her trademark blue sleeveless top and khaki shorts, but instead, a dark brown halter top and black shorts. Additionally, her hair is no longer braided, but worn in a ponytail. According to Play, Lara "moves as good as she looks [and] no longer moves like a video game character" thanks to being fully motion captured.[13]

These revelations and Play's assertions that this is the "first true next gen Lara" and "one big physics smorgasbord" which "looks altogether photo-real"[13] have led to speculation that Tomb Raider: Underworld might be using a new game engine for its next-generation graphics rather than the Tomb Raider: Legend system used by Tomb Raider: Anniversary and Deus Ex 3,[19] but Eidos has neither confirmed nor denied this.[5]

Keeley Hawes will provide the voice of Lara in this installment, as she did in Anniversary and Legend.[5] Olympic gymnast and NCAA Women's Gymnastics champion Heidi Moneymaker was the model used for motion capturing.

Here is a brief list of new and key elements in Tomb Raider: Underworld

* dynamic weather
* dynamic dirt on Lara's clothes
* Lara "has more than a dozen layers that determine her skin tone and texture, how light reflects or scatters, how shadows form, etc." <ref>play magazine, January 2008</ref>
* Lara has additional non-gameplay-relevant animations like pushing away branches <ref>CD Action magazine</ref>
* Destroyed objects and defeated enemies will no longer vanish
* new combat tactics (hand-to-hand combat - kicking and punching - melee combat... e.g. hitting opponents with picked-up sticks)
* shooting two targets at once
* shooting while climbing
* shooting while balancing on a pole
* advanced environment interaction
* multiple usage of objects (e.g. using picked up items - like a wooden stick - as weapons or for climbing)
* sprinting
* balancing on ropes
* new, advanced wall-climbing
* multiple usage of the grapple rope (e.g. pulling objects closer, for climbing, for balancing across...)
* The game will be significantly longer than [[Tomb Raider Legend]]
* the game will contain more difficult puzzles
* The hint system can be turned off
* fewer boss fights
* Lara will encounter dangerous cryptids (creatures that are presumed extinct, or have yet to be discovered) that require many shots before being defeated
* improved opponent AI (e.g. recognition of thrown grenades and evasive actions)
* It has been rumoured that the [[medipacks]] will no longer exist and thus Lara must find another way of healing
* Keeley Hawes voices Lara

==Locations==
* South America, Mexico <ref>play, January 2008</ref> <ref>'''Computerbild Spiele''' (German computer games magazine), issue 2/2008</ref>
* Australia <ref>French PSM3, January 2008</ref>
* Easter Island <ref>French PSM3, January 2008</ref>
* the Golden Triangle <ref>French PSM3, January 2008</ref>
* Mesopotamia <ref>French PSM3, January 2008</ref>
* Rome and the Vatican <ref>French PSM3, January 2008</ref>

==Lara's confirmed move's/Animations==
* Mantle onto ledges
* Melee kick's and punches
* Wall kick/Wall kick on perch
* Free climb on concave and convex surfaces
* Split target, even on perch
* Can use poles as, a weapon, slot into walls, climb on, swing on or balance on
* Run with picked up objects
* Can use "sticky grenades" on still/moving targets
* Glances at killed enemies as she goes by
* Pushes branches out of her way
* New sprint move
* Different stances when running with picked up objects
* Can balance on beams and ledges, but will slip off when wet
* Can cart wheel
* Personal Light Souce
* Can shimmy, shimmy round corners smoother
* Can free climb
* New reach move
* Can shoot whils swan diving
* Can exert force using the grapple

==Traps and Obstacles==
* Spring Board <ref>CD Action</ref>
* Column/Pole
* Tightrope

==Characters and Enemies==

===Characters===
* [[Lara Croft]]
* [[Winston]]
* [[Zip]] (not confirmed)
* [[Alister]] (not confirmed)

===Enemies===
* Animals
** black panthers <ref>'''Computerbild Spiele''' (German computer games magazine), issue 2/2008</ref>
** bats <ref>'''Computerbild Spiele''' (German computer games magazine), issue 2/2008</ref>
* spiders <ref>CD Action</ref>
* Monster Creatures
* Human Opponents
The number of human opponents is less than the number of animals in the game.

==Outfits==
As in [[Tomb Raider Legend]] and [[Anniversary]] Lara will have numerous Outfits at her disposal.
* [[Underworld Outfit]]

==Vehicles==
Lara will be able to drive her motorbike as part of the Mexico level. She will also make use of other (still unnamed) vehicles.
* [[Motorbike]]

==Press Releases==

===January 2008===
SCI Entertainment announces that Tomb Raider Underworld will be released in the fourth quarter of 2008, for PS3, XBox 360, PC, Wii, Nintendo DS and PS2. <ref>http://www.hemscott.com/news/latest-news/item.do?newsId=57266947022972</ref>

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Games]]
[[de:Tomb Raider Underworld]]

Grapple

2008-03-01T20:29:58Z

Aex: /* Swing Grapple */

[[Image:GrappleTRL.jpg|thumb|70px|right|Grapple from Tomb Raider Legend]]
The '''Magnetic Grapple''' is part of [[Lara]]'s new [[gear]] in [[Tomb Raider Legend]].

==from the official site==
Lara can use this device to climb and maneuver throughout the game. In addition Lara can use the grapple as a weapon by throwing it around an enemy's waist and dragging them into danger, such as a pit, or she can drag them into range for a close range attack.

==In Game==
[[Image:MagGrapple.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Using the grapple on objects]]
Lara can use the grapple in four modes - jump, swing, combat and grapple items.

===Jump Grapple===
Grapple can also be used in jumps. Tapping the jump button twice will make Lara to hook on a metallic object above her to swing on. Disabled during combat.

===Swing Grapple===
Lara can use the Grapple to wall run over large pits or caverns. Lara will hook on to a object and wall run to the other side of the cavern.

===Combat Mode===
Combat mode is to hook Lara's opponent, pull them closer and stun them for Lara's attack. A slight portion of the health will also be taken away from the target. Useful to pull snipers out of their nests. Lara must be in combat mode and lock on a target to use this. It does not work on [[animals]].

===Grapple Items===
Grapple regular item is done by pressing the grapple key, Lara will automatically connect to the closest metallic objects within her sight. Can also be executed in combination with [[Manual Aim]].

==Controls==
To use it on PS2 use {{Q}}.

 
[[Category:Legend Gear]]
[[Category:Gear]]
[[Category:Tomb Raider Legend]]
[[de:Magnethaken]]

Grapple

2008-03-01T20:28:59Z

Aex: /* In Game */

[[Image:GrappleTRL.jpg|thumb|70px|right|Grapple from Tomb Raider Legend]]
The '''Magnetic Grapple''' is part of [[Lara]]'s new [[gear]] in [[Tomb Raider Legend]].

==from the official site==
Lara can use this device to climb and maneuver throughout the game. In addition Lara can use the grapple as a weapon by throwing it around an enemy's waist and dragging them into danger, such as a pit, or she can drag them into range for a close range attack.

==In Game==
[[Image:MagGrapple.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Using the grapple on objects]]
Lara can use the grapple in four modes - jump, swing, combat and grapple items.

===Jump Grapple===
Grapple can also be used in jumps. Tapping the jump button twice will make Lara to hook on a metallic object above her to swing on. Disabled during combat.

==Swing Grapple==
Lara can use the Grapple to wall run over large pits or caverns. Lara will hook on to a object and wall run to the other side of the cavern.

===Combat Mode===
Combat mode is to hook Lara's opponent, pull them closer and stun them for Lara's attack. A slight portion of the health will also be taken away from the target. Useful to pull snipers out of their nests. Lara must be in combat mode and lock on a target to use this. It does not work on [[animals]].

===Grapple Items===
Grapple regular item is done by pressing the grapple key, Lara will automatically connect to the closest metallic objects within her sight. Can also be executed in combination with [[Manual Aim]].

==Controls==
To use it on PS2 use {{Q}}.

 
[[Category:Legend Gear]]
[[Category:Gear]]
[[Category:Tomb Raider Legend]]
[[de:Magnethaken]]

Janice

2008-02-23T21:44:56Z

Aex:

[[Image:Janice.jpg|thumb|113px|right|Janice]]'''Janice''' is a character from [[Angel of Darkness]].

Lara meets her in the [[Parisian Ghetto]], standing next to the [[Serpent Rouge]], where she is waiting for customers, as she is a prostitute.

At first she seems a bit hostile towards Lara, but she quickly turns into a helpful person, when she finds out, that Lara's not there to ruin her business. She tells Lara someting about [[Pierre (AoD)|Pierre]], the owner of the [[Cafe Metro]] and [[Bernard]].

She's the one who tells Lara, that [[Carvier]] was murdered by the [[Monstrum]].

[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:The Angel of Darkness]]

Jungle Shorts

2008-01-26T14:16:25Z

Aex: /* Underworld Outfits */

== Underworld Outfits ==

The only confirmed outfit Lara will have so far will consist of a dark brown and black top, dark black shorts, her usual belt and holsters as well as a new backpack with a support strap over her shoulders.

Lara Croft

2008-01-21T17:27:48Z

Aex: /* Biography */

[[Image:Lara.jpg|right]]
'''Lara Croft''' is the 11th Countess of Abbingdon. The Croft family was granted the title and rights to Abbingdon, Surrey by King Edward VI in [[1547]]. Lara was born on [[February 14th]], [[1968]] to [[Lady Amelia Croft]], Countess of Abbingdon and to the notorious archaeologist [[Lord Richard Henshingly Croft]], 10th Earl of Abbingdon.

Reputably an accredited genius and Olympic-standard gymnast, Lady Croft was the focus of wild speculation and intense debate in both the scientific and political communities in addition to the popular press. Lara's methods are frequently called into question by government officials and other practising archaeologists. She has been described variously as anything from cavalier to downright irresponsible. Some scholars suggest that her notorious lack of documentation and brute force methodology had contaminated countless sites and done more harm than good. There have even been allegations that Lara actually took items from these sites before informing the international community of their locations, and that she is "nothing more than a glorified treasure hunter".

==Biography==
[[Image:Laraprofile.jpg|right]]
'''Name:''' Lara Croft 
'''Title:''' Countess of Abbingdon 
'''Nationality:''' British 
'''Date of Birth:''' February 14th [[1975]] 
'''Place of Birth:''' [[Wimbledon]], [[London]] (original version) / Surrey's Parkside hospital (revised version) 
'''Current Residence:''' Croft Manor, Surrey, England 
'''Marital Status:''' Single (once engaged to the, now deceased, Earl of Farringdon) 
'''Family:''' Richard Croft, 10th Earl of Abbingdon (father); Amelia Croft, Countess of Abbingdon (mother) 
'''Blood Type:''' AB- 
'''Height:''' 5ft 9inch / 1.75 m 
'''Weight:''' 9st. 4lb / 59 kilo 
'''Vital Stats:''' 34D-24-35 / 86-60-89 
'''Dress Size:''' 8 
'''Hair Colour:''' Brunette/Auburn 
'''Eye Colour:''' Brown 

'''Favourite Weapon:''' 9-mm Twin Colt 45s 
'''Favourite Movies:''' Deliverance, Aguirre, Wrath of God 
'''Favourite Music:''' classical, [[U2]], Nine Inch Nails 
'''Favourite Transport:''' [[Norton Streetfighter]] [[Motorbike]] 
'''Distinguishing Features:''' Dual 9 mm pistols/ .357 Desert Eagles/ .45 Heckler & Koch USPs (Match Variant) 
'''Sports:''' Freeclimbing, Shooting, Riding, Canoeing 

'''Education:''' 
Private Tutoring (Age 3-11) 
Wimbledon High School for Girls (Age 11-16) 
Gordonstoun Boarding School (Age 16-18) 
Swiss Finishing School (Age 18-21) 

==Discoveries==
* [[Ark of the Covenant]] (1993)(Before the Events of Tomb Raider I)
* [[Bigfoot]] (19??-1995), (Before the Events of Tomb Raider I)
* [[Philosopher's Stone]] (1996), (Tomb Raider Chronicles; in Rome - Italy)
* [[Scion|Atlantean Scion]] (1996), (Tomb Raider; in Peru, Europe and Egypt)
* [[Dagger of Xian]] (1997), (Tomb Raider II; in The Great Wall - China)
* [[The Golden Mask of Tornarsuk]] (1997), (Tomb Raider II: The Golden Mask; in Alaska)
* [[The Iris]] (1997), (Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation/Tomb Raider Chronicles; first discovered in Cambodia in 1984, recovered from Von Croy's V.C.I. Headquarters around 1997)
* The Meteorite Idols ([[Infada Stone]], [[Ora Dagger]], [[The Eye Of Isis]], [[Element 115]] and [[The Hand Of Rathmore]] (1998), (Tomb Raider III; in India, South Pacific Islands, London, Area 51 and France respectively)
* [[The Spear of Destiny]] (1998), (Tomb Raider: Chronicles; in Russia)
* [[The Amulet of Horus]] (1999), (Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation; in The Valley of the Kings - Egypt)
* [[The Obscura Paintings]] (2003), (Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness; in Paris and Prague)
* [[Excalibur]] (2006), (Tomb Raider: Legend; in [[Peru]], [[Japan]], [[Ghana]] and [[Kazakhstan]])

==from [[Tomb Raider]]==
[[Image:Lara31.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Lara on her motorbike]]
She is the daughter of [[Lord Henshingly Croft]] and was raised to be an aristocrat from birth. After attending finishing school at the age of 21, Lara's marriage into wealth has seem assured, but on her way home from a skiing trip her chartered plane had crashed deep in the heart of the [[Himalayas]]. The only survivor, Lara learned how to depend on her wits to stay alive in hostile conditions a world away from her sheltered upbringing. 2 weeks later, when she walked into the village of [[Tokakeriby]] her experience had had a profound effect on her. Unable to stand the claustrophobic suffocating atmosphere of upper-class British society, she realised that she was only truly alive when she was travelling alone. Over the 8 following years she acquired an intimate knowledge of ancient civilisations across the globe. Her family disowned their prodigal daughter, and she turned to writing to fund her trips. Famed for discovering several ancient sites of profound archaeological interest she made a name for herself by publishing travel books and detailed journals of her exploits.

 

==from [[The Last Revelation]]==
[[Image:Littlelara.jpg|right]]
The daughter of Lord Henshingly Croft, Lara was brought up in the secure world of aristocracy - wanting for nothing she was surrounded by servants, social events and high society.

Having attended Wimbledon High School for Girls from the age of 11 years, Lara's parents decided that now she was 16, she should broaden her education by studying for her A'levels at one of England's most prominent boarding schools. An adventurous soul, Lara found the idea of being sent away from home an exciting prospect. By chance one day Lara came across a copy of National Geographic on the hall table. The front cover featured a familiar name - [[Professor Werner Von Croy]]. A respected archaeologist, Von Croy had once lectured at Lara's school to pupils and parents alike. The experience had a profound effect on Lara, triggering a desire to travel to remote locations in search of adventure. In some ways Von Croy had become an inspirational figure for Lara.

As Lara read further, she learned that Von Croy was currently preparing for an archaeological tour across Asia, culminating in a potential new discovery to be made in Cambodia. Unable to contain herself, Lara burst into the room, thrust the article in front of her parents and without hesitation demanded she accompany Von Croy on his expedition. Lord Croft could hardly disagree that travel was an education in itself. As Lara argued the case further, he found himself walking over to the desk and penning a letter to Von Croy, introducing himself as an influential society figure and offering financial assistance in exchange for his daughter's place on the expedition.

Von Croy's reply assured the Henshingly Crofts that the territories were friendly and that he had ample experience to look after both his and Lara's well being. Lara's company as an assistant would be welcome, as was the offer of such a generous cheque. He remembered Lara from his lecture - her incessant yet insightful questions had made quite an impression upon him.

And so it was agreed by all that Lara would accompany Von Croy for the duration of the tour...

==from [[Tomb Raider Legend]] (official site)==
[[Image:Parents.JPG|thumb|120px|right|Portrait of Lara's Parents]]
At the age of nine, Lara survived a plane crash in the [[Himalaya]]n mountains that resulted in the death of her mother. After miraculously surviving a ten-day solo trek from the crash site to [[Katmandu]], she spent the rest of her childhood under the close tutage of her Archaeologist father - the late Earl of Abbingdon, [[Richard Croft]].

At the age of eighteen, after the death of her father, Lara inherited the Croft estates and became Countess of Abbingdon. Since then she has been credited with the discovery of some sixteen archaeological sites of international significance.

She has been hailed both as an Archaeological Wunderkind and a glorified Treasure Hunter, depending on whom you listen to. There are thousands of rumours surrounding Lady Croft's exploits, invariably involving the unexplained or outright unbelievable. Lady Croft herself is, unfortunately, never available for comment, which further adds to the veil of mystery that surrounds her life and work.

Consequently, Lady Croft continues to be the focus of wild speculations and intense debate. Idealized and vilified in equal measure, she is perhaps one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures of our times.

==from Tomb Raider Anniversary==

Lara Croft is an adventurer, world traveler, and archaeologist who seeks out tombs and relics, fuelled by an obsession to uncover the secrets of the great, ancient civilizations. She is a superb athlete, fluent in a dozen languages, and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

==Images of the Game Lara==
<table><tr><td>[[Image:tr1lara.jpg|thumb|112px|Lara in Tomb Raider]]
</td><td>[[Image:tr2lara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in Tomb Raider II]]
</td><td>[[Image:tr3lara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in Tomb Raider III]]
</td><td>[[Image:tr4lara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in The Last Revelation]]
</td><td>[[Image:tr5lara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in Tomb Raider Chronicles]]</td></tr><tr>
<td>[[Image:Lara3.jpg|thumb|112px|Teenage Lara in TR IV and TR V]]
</td><td>[[Image:aodlara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in The Angel of Darkness]]
</td><td>[[Image:legendlara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in Tomb Raider Legend]]
</td><td>[[Image:Anniversarylara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in Anniversary]]</td></tr></table>

== More Bios: ==
[[Lara Croft (Comics)|Lara from the Comic]] 
[[Lara Croft (Movie)|Lara from the Movie]]

[[de:Lara Croft]]

 
[[Category:Characters]]

[[de:Lara Croft]]

Lara Croft

2008-01-21T17:26:44Z

Aex: /* Biography */

[[Image:Lara.jpg|right]]
'''Lara Croft''' is the 11th Countess of Abbingdon. The Croft family was granted the title and rights to Abbingdon, Surrey by King Edward VI in [[1547]]. Lara was born on [[February 14th]], [[1968]] to [[Lady Amelia Croft]], Countess of Abbingdon and to the notorious archaeologist [[Lord Richard Henshingly Croft]], 10th Earl of Abbingdon.

Reputably an accredited genius and Olympic-standard gymnast, Lady Croft was the focus of wild speculation and intense debate in both the scientific and political communities in addition to the popular press. Lara's methods are frequently called into question by government officials and other practising archaeologists. She has been described variously as anything from cavalier to downright irresponsible. Some scholars suggest that her notorious lack of documentation and brute force methodology had contaminated countless sites and done more harm than good. There have even been allegations that Lara actually took items from these sites before informing the international community of their locations, and that she is "nothing more than a glorified treasure hunter".

==Biography==
[[Image:Laraprofile.jpg|right]]
'''Name:''' Lara Croft 
'''Title:''' Countess of Abbingdon 
'''Nationality:''' British 
'''Date of Birth:''' February 14th [[1978]] 
'''Place of Birth:''' [[Wimbledon]], [[London]] (original version) / Surrey's Parkside hospital (revised version) 
'''Current Residence:''' Croft Manor, Surrey, England 
'''Marital Status:''' Single (once engaged to the, now deceased, Earl of Farringdon) 
'''Family:''' Richard Croft, 10th Earl of Abbingdon (father); Amelia Croft, Countess of Abbingdon (mother) 
'''Blood Type:''' AB- 
'''Height:''' 5ft 9inch / 1.75 m 
'''Weight:''' 9st. 4lb / 59 kilo 
'''Vital Stats:''' 34D-24-35 / 86-60-89 
'''Dress Size:''' 8 
'''Hair Colour:''' Brunette/Auburn 
'''Eye Colour:''' Brown 

'''Favourite Weapon:''' 9-mm Twin Colt 45s 
'''Favourite Movies:''' Deliverance, Aguirre, Wrath of God 
'''Favourite Music:''' classical, [[U2]], Nine Inch Nails 
'''Favourite Transport:''' [[Norton Streetfighter]] [[Motorbike]] 
'''Distinguishing Features:''' Dual 9 mm pistols/ .357 Desert Eagles/ .45 Heckler & Koch USPs (Match Variant) 
'''Sports:''' Freeclimbing, Shooting, Riding, Canoeing 

'''Education:''' 
Private Tutoring (Age 3-11) 
Wimbledon High School for Girls (Age 11-16) 
Gordonstoun Boarding School (Age 16-18) 
Swiss Finishing School (Age 18-21) 

==Discoveries==
* [[Ark of the Covenant]] (1993)(Before the Events of Tomb Raider I)
* [[Bigfoot]] (19??-1995), (Before the Events of Tomb Raider I)
* [[Philosopher's Stone]] (1996), (Tomb Raider Chronicles; in Rome - Italy)
* [[Scion|Atlantean Scion]] (1996), (Tomb Raider; in Peru, Europe and Egypt)
* [[Dagger of Xian]] (1997), (Tomb Raider II; in The Great Wall - China)
* [[The Golden Mask of Tornarsuk]] (1997), (Tomb Raider II: The Golden Mask; in Alaska)
* [[The Iris]] (1997), (Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation/Tomb Raider Chronicles; first discovered in Cambodia in 1984, recovered from Von Croy's V.C.I. Headquarters around 1997)
* The Meteorite Idols ([[Infada Stone]], [[Ora Dagger]], [[The Eye Of Isis]], [[Element 115]] and [[The Hand Of Rathmore]] (1998), (Tomb Raider III; in India, South Pacific Islands, London, Area 51 and France respectively)
* [[The Spear of Destiny]] (1998), (Tomb Raider: Chronicles; in Russia)
* [[The Amulet of Horus]] (1999), (Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation; in The Valley of the Kings - Egypt)
* [[The Obscura Paintings]] (2003), (Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness; in Paris and Prague)
* [[Excalibur]] (2006), (Tomb Raider: Legend; in [[Peru]], [[Japan]], [[Ghana]] and [[Kazakhstan]])

==from [[Tomb Raider]]==
[[Image:Lara31.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Lara on her motorbike]]
She is the daughter of [[Lord Henshingly Croft]] and was raised to be an aristocrat from birth. After attending finishing school at the age of 21, Lara's marriage into wealth has seem assured, but on her way home from a skiing trip her chartered plane had crashed deep in the heart of the [[Himalayas]]. The only survivor, Lara learned how to depend on her wits to stay alive in hostile conditions a world away from her sheltered upbringing. 2 weeks later, when she walked into the village of [[Tokakeriby]] her experience had had a profound effect on her. Unable to stand the claustrophobic suffocating atmosphere of upper-class British society, she realised that she was only truly alive when she was travelling alone. Over the 8 following years she acquired an intimate knowledge of ancient civilisations across the globe. Her family disowned their prodigal daughter, and she turned to writing to fund her trips. Famed for discovering several ancient sites of profound archaeological interest she made a name for herself by publishing travel books and detailed journals of her exploits.

 

==from [[The Last Revelation]]==
[[Image:Littlelara.jpg|right]]
The daughter of Lord Henshingly Croft, Lara was brought up in the secure world of aristocracy - wanting for nothing she was surrounded by servants, social events and high society.

Having attended Wimbledon High School for Girls from the age of 11 years, Lara's parents decided that now she was 16, she should broaden her education by studying for her A'levels at one of England's most prominent boarding schools. An adventurous soul, Lara found the idea of being sent away from home an exciting prospect. By chance one day Lara came across a copy of National Geographic on the hall table. The front cover featured a familiar name - [[Professor Werner Von Croy]]. A respected archaeologist, Von Croy had once lectured at Lara's school to pupils and parents alike. The experience had a profound effect on Lara, triggering a desire to travel to remote locations in search of adventure. In some ways Von Croy had become an inspirational figure for Lara.

As Lara read further, she learned that Von Croy was currently preparing for an archaeological tour across Asia, culminating in a potential new discovery to be made in Cambodia. Unable to contain herself, Lara burst into the room, thrust the article in front of her parents and without hesitation demanded she accompany Von Croy on his expedition. Lord Croft could hardly disagree that travel was an education in itself. As Lara argued the case further, he found himself walking over to the desk and penning a letter to Von Croy, introducing himself as an influential society figure and offering financial assistance in exchange for his daughter's place on the expedition.

Von Croy's reply assured the Henshingly Crofts that the territories were friendly and that he had ample experience to look after both his and Lara's well being. Lara's company as an assistant would be welcome, as was the offer of such a generous cheque. He remembered Lara from his lecture - her incessant yet insightful questions had made quite an impression upon him.

And so it was agreed by all that Lara would accompany Von Croy for the duration of the tour...

==from [[Tomb Raider Legend]] (official site)==
[[Image:Parents.JPG|thumb|120px|right|Portrait of Lara's Parents]]
At the age of nine, Lara survived a plane crash in the [[Himalaya]]n mountains that resulted in the death of her mother. After miraculously surviving a ten-day solo trek from the crash site to [[Katmandu]], she spent the rest of her childhood under the close tutage of her Archaeologist father - the late Earl of Abbingdon, [[Richard Croft]].

At the age of eighteen, after the death of her father, Lara inherited the Croft estates and became Countess of Abbingdon. Since then she has been credited with the discovery of some sixteen archaeological sites of international significance.

She has been hailed both as an Archaeological Wunderkind and a glorified Treasure Hunter, depending on whom you listen to. There are thousands of rumours surrounding Lady Croft's exploits, invariably involving the unexplained or outright unbelievable. Lady Croft herself is, unfortunately, never available for comment, which further adds to the veil of mystery that surrounds her life and work.

Consequently, Lady Croft continues to be the focus of wild speculations and intense debate. Idealized and vilified in equal measure, she is perhaps one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures of our times.

==from Tomb Raider Anniversary==

Lara Croft is an adventurer, world traveler, and archaeologist who seeks out tombs and relics, fuelled by an obsession to uncover the secrets of the great, ancient civilizations. She is a superb athlete, fluent in a dozen languages, and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

==Images of the Game Lara==
<table><tr><td>[[Image:tr1lara.jpg|thumb|112px|Lara in Tomb Raider]]
</td><td>[[Image:tr2lara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in Tomb Raider II]]
</td><td>[[Image:tr3lara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in Tomb Raider III]]
</td><td>[[Image:tr4lara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in The Last Revelation]]
</td><td>[[Image:tr5lara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in Tomb Raider Chronicles]]</td></tr><tr>
<td>[[Image:Lara3.jpg|thumb|112px|Teenage Lara in TR IV and TR V]]
</td><td>[[Image:aodlara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in The Angel of Darkness]]
</td><td>[[Image:legendlara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in Tomb Raider Legend]]
</td><td>[[Image:Anniversarylara.jpg|thumb|112px|right|Lara in Anniversary]]</td></tr></table>

== More Bios: ==
[[Lara Croft (Comics)|Lara from the Comic]] 
[[Lara Croft (Movie)|Lara from the Movie]]

[[de:Lara Croft]]

 
[[Category:Characters]]

[[de:Lara Croft]]

Tomb Raider: Legacy

2008-01-21T17:19:30Z

Aex: New page: == The Story == So, the story is about an ancient book ( the book of death ) that has written in it how to release the demon of underground. Because it would be really dangerous weapon i...

== The Story ==

So, the story is about an ancient book ( the book of death ) that has written in it how to release the demon of underground. Because it would be really dangerous weapon in wrong hands, the book was pretected by the order of light (Lux Veritatis... ). It was safe for centuries. But what if there is a traitor inside the order? Then he must be stopped, right? And if so, what will you do, if that traitor is someone you love, someone who´s really important to you? Will you stay on the side of light? Or you´ll help him, although it may cause the apocalypse? This is the first decision that one of heroes from our story has to make.

== Characters ==

Kraene - The woman living in an ancient Babylon. Her father is Gealen, who´s the main priest of the city and member of the order of light. Kraene began the tale when she found out that her father is a traitor. You´ll meet her in the first part of game and help her to escape from the fortress with the book of death.

Lara Croft - presented as an intelligent, athletic, and somewhat reckless English woman of noble birth who travels the world in pursuit of priceless artifacts. Known as both an archaeologist and an adventurer, she frequently ventures into ancient, and often very dangerous, tombs and ruins.

Kurtis Trent - Kurtis Trent, ex-Legionnaire and adventurer, was born on June 26 1972 in Salt Flats, Utah, USA. When he was only three years old, Kurtis was trained by his father Konstantin as a Lux Veritatis initiate, an ancient order now being ruthlessly hunted down by Eckhardt and the Cabal. At sixteen, Kurtis underwent the most intense stage of his Lux Veritatis initiation. Upon reaching nineteen, he disappeared and joined the Foreign Legion, changing his name to Trent. He stayed hidden within the Legion for five years but was constantly assaulted by bizarre events linked to the occult. It is here he adopts the nickname "Demon Hunter".

Jill Heaton - She is the one who´s been having interest in legends and tales since she was a child. Now she lives in New York. Lara needs to find her and ask her some questions which could lead her to someone who´s disappeared and she tries to find.

--[[User:Aex|Aex]] 18:19, 21 January 2008 (CET)

Winston Smith

2008-01-20T10:44:57Z

Aex: /* from the official Site */

[[Image:Winston.jpg|thumb|right|113px|Winston]] '''Winston Smith''' (nickname: '''Jeeves''') is Lara's [[Butler]] in the games.

Lara meets him in the [[Trainings Level|Trainings Levels]] in Tomb Raider I to III ([[Lara's Home]]) and [[Tomb Raider Legend]] ([[Croft Manor]]) and in the [[Golden Mask]] level [[Nightmare in Vegas]]. He will make his return in [[Tomb Raider Anniversary]] playing a yet unknown part (probably in cut scenes and the Manor-Level).

 

==Winston in the Games==

===Tomb Raider Classic===
====Locking Winston in the Fridge====
A fun game that was very popular among the fans was locking Winston in the fridge. In Lara's Home Level you have to run into the kitchen. Open the fridge by using the button. Get inside the fridge and wait for Winston to appear. Then quickly run out leaving him and shut the door again.

=== Tomb Raider Legend ===
[[Image:Winstonlegend.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Winston in Legend]]
In [[Tomb Raider Legend]] Winston is back. He looks taller and much younger than in the previous games.

====from the official Site====
Winston is Lara's butler, and he has served the Crofts for most of his life. He's calm, sophisticated, unflappable, and knows more about Lara and her doings than anyone. He worries about her but he knows how capable she is, and he does nothing to dissuade her from her life's pursuit, and indeed he's just as willing to fetch 9mm ammunition as he is to set out tea service, and he will even toss a few spare ammo clips into her bag without her asking.

===Tomb Raider Anniversary===
Winston will make his return in [[Tomb Raider Anniversary]], even though he was not in the original [[Tomb Raider]].

==Winston's Voice==
* [[Alan Shearman]]

Alan Shearman gave Winston his voice for Tomb Raiders [[Legend]] and [[Anniversary]].

==The Name Jeeves==
It seems that the name '''Jeeves''' has been given to him by the fans, while the creators at [[Core Design]] decided to call him Winston.

Reginald Jeeves is a character in the books of P.G. Wodehouse and has since come to be a common term referring to a butler or valet. 

==Related Websites==
* [http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~alexk/jeeves/ Jeeves - A Butler's Tale]

 
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Legend Characters]]
[[de:Winston Smith]]

Jungle Shorts

2008-01-20T10:42:55Z

Aex: /* Underworld Outfits */

== Underworld Outfits ==

The only confirmed outfit Lara will have so far will consist of a dark brown top, dark black shorts, her usual belt and holsters as well as a new backpack with a support strap over her shoulders.

Jungle Shorts

2008-01-19T20:12:38Z

Aex:

== Underworld Outfit's ==

The only confirmed outfit so far will consist of a dark brown halter top, black shorts, and her usual black shorts and belt.

Jungle Shorts

2008-01-19T20:12:03Z

Aex: New page: == Headline text == Underworld outfit The only confirmed outfit so far will consist of a dark brown halter top, black shorts, and her usual black shorts and belt

== Headline text ==
Underworld outfit

The only confirmed outfit so far will consist of a dark brown halter top, black shorts, and her usual black shorts and belt