Editing Rocket jumping (section)

{{Short description|Explosive self propulsion tactic in video games}}
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In [[Shooter game|shooter games]], '''rocket jumping''' is the technique of using the knockback of an explosive weapon, most often a [[rocket launcher]], to launch the shooter into the air.<ref>{{cite news | title = With sponsors and big prizes, gaming is serious business | work = [[Dallas Morning News]] | author = Victor Godinez | date = August 2, 2007 }}</ref> The aim of this technique is to reach heights, distances and speed that standard character movement cannot achieve. Although the origin of rocket jumping is unclear,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://quake.speeddemosarchive.com/quake/qdq/articles/WallHug/rjump.htm|title = From whence came that rocket?|access-date = January 26, 2016|publisher = Quake Speed Demos Archive}}</ref> its usage was popularized by ''[[Quake (video game)|Quake]]'' and ''[[Team Fortress 2]].''

Rocket jumping is used often in competitive play, where it can allow the player to gain quick bursts of speed, reach normally unobtainable heights, secure positional advantages, or in [[speedrun]]ning.<ref name="smashing">{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3142599&did=1|title=Smashing the Clock|author=Turner, B.|year=2005|website=1UP.com|access-date=2007-12-03}}</ref> However, a potential consequence of rocket jumping is that it can injure the player, either from the blast or from fall damage.<ref name="tf2guide">{{cite journal | url = http://www.custompc.co.uk/handsonguides/2230/assault-2---the-soldier/ | journal = [[Custom PC]] | title = The complete guide to Team Fortress 2 | date = 9 October 2007 | author = Josh Blodwell | access-date = 2007-12-02 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071128055246/http://www.custompc.co.uk/handsonguides/2230/assault-2---the-soldier/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2007-11-28}}</ref> This effect makes the technique less useful in games where the damage from the blast and/or fall is high, or where health is difficult to replenish (such as in ''[[Half-Life (series)|Half-Life]]'', where rocket jumps leave the player with approximately 10 health<ref>{{Cite web |title=Half-life Rocket Jump |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSIuqV9-Sas |website=YouTube}}</ref>).