Jump the Gap before finding Davies Pickle

[Blood]

WTF? I am suddenly unable to jump this gap. This is the gap where you pick up the new vehicle and have to jump over the chasm with the lava before being able to enter the new area and get to Pickle.
During my first play-through as Nisha I did not make it twice. This time, playing as Wilhelm I have been unable to get across the gap after many tries. Running out of cash fast. Is this a freakin' bug? Anyone else experiencing this problem? I don't understand why it's so freakin' difficult.

[Mewmew]

No. You just suck at jumping gaps. XD

[ryjilxiao]

are you using the moon zoomy or the hover craft

[Andy Journey]

You have to boost a split second before you jump the gab.

[Blood]

I'm using the hover craft. Tried timing my boosts just before jumping off the edge etc. I did it during the first run through in 2 or 3 attempts, but this time the vehicle fails to reach the other side and just splats straight into the cliff face :(

This is why I was wondering if it was a glitch that had been introduced during a recent update. It's a PITA.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[H2O]

This gap is an exemple of how bad the lvl design can be in this game. Try again and again and you will succed when you'll get lucky enough.^^

[Butters]

I failed that jump so many times. But now I make it every time. In short, the "trick" is to hit and press boost while you are about to leave the cliff edge.

Unlike moon zoomy of cars in BL2, the boost is more vertical rather than in speed. And it has to be activated while you're "on the ground".

The timing of the jump is not that strict. I've made it when hitting boost in the middle of that pad.

[rresuggan]

you want a hard jump try getting lava leap challenge in crisis scar, that will cost you a ton of money b4 you make it.

[HeadWound]

Sorry but it still works fine with either vehicle.

[lpnlizard27]

Originally posted by rresuggan:

you want a hard jump try getting lava leap challenge in crisis scar, that will cost you a ton of money b4 you make it.

This one is so easy, just dequip any gernade mod you have and toss one on the ground before you leave the SMALL TOWER-top on the cliff, Run and time your jump right and the blast will toss you across the lava with distance to spare

[SlackerBoe]

Originally posted by rresuggan:

you want a hard jump try getting lava leap challenge in crisis scar, that will cost you a ton of money b4 you make it.

Heck, last time I got it, I didn't even make the jump. It was enough for the game to hit my face on the cliffside before falling in the lava and it was all like "Okay, this jump is ridiculous, you don't actually have to do it."

[Sanborn32]

I feel your pain... died 23 times there... Its WAY harder than it should be.

[Blood]

Just for laughs, I thought I'd record the attempts. Fired up the game and flew across the gap with masses of space to spare. :rolleyes: Thanks to everyone who contributed :)

[Blood]

I've encountered this again playing as Nisha. I have now lost count of the number of times the 'zoomy' has failed to make the jump. I've given up on the game which is a real shame because I was thoroughly enjoying it.

[Mister Xiado]

This is so "y cant metroid crawl", it makes me nauseous.

[trukr]

Sounds like a personal fail to me, I can make that jump any time, easy.