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{{quote|Hey, I know a gun shop near here where we can get some real weapons.|[[Ellis]]}}
 
{{quote|Hey, I know a gun shop near here where we can get some real weapons.|[[Ellis]]}}
   
In '''The Streets''', the [[Survivors]] follow the [[Rescue Vehicles#Helicopter|helicopters]] from the [[hotel]] as they head towards the evacuation center at the [[mall]]. This chapter contains a [[Crescendo Event]] in which the Survivors must obtain a pack of [[Cola]] from a [[Save 4 Less]] convenience store, with an [[Crescendo Event|alarmed door]], for the [[NPCs#Whitaker|owner]] of a nearby [[Whitaker's Gun Shop|gun store]]. He returns the favor by clearing the roadblock that prevents the Survivors from reaching [[Liberty Mall]].
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In '''The Streets''', the [[Survivors]] follow the [[Rescue Vehicles#Helicopter|helicopters]] from the [[hotel]] as they head towards the evacuation center at the [[mall]]. This chapter contains a [[Crescendo Event]] in which the Survivors must obtain a pack of [[Cola]] from a [[Save 4 Less]] convenience store, with an alarmed door, for the [[NPCs#Whitaker|owner]] of a nearby [[Whitaker's Gun Shop|gun store]]. He returns the favor by clearing the roadblock that prevents the Survivors from reaching [[Liberty Mall]].
   
This chapter will introduce these [[weapons]] and [[Infected]] and other horrors (<span style="font-size:13px;line-height:21px;">note that the </span>[[Tank]]<span style="font-size:13px;line-height:21px;"> or </span>[[Witch]]<span style="font-size:13px;line-height:21px;"> might not spawn, and </span>[[Car Alarm|alarmed cars]]<span style="font-size:13px;line-height:21px;"> spawn randomly):</span>
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This chapter will introduce these [[weapons]] and [[Infected]] (Note that [[the Tank]], the [[Witch]], [[Car Alarm|alarmed cars]] and Ammo Upgrades spawn randomly, and therefore may not be encountered):
 
*[[The Tank]]
 
*[[The Tank]]
 
*[[Witch]]
 
*[[Witch]]
 
*[[Car Alarm|Alarmed cars]]
 
*[[Car Alarm|Alarmed cars]]
 
*[[Weapons]] ([[AK-47]], [[Combat Rifle]], [[Assault Rifle]], [[Hunting Rifle]], [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Combat Shotgun]], [[Auto Shotgun|Tactical Shotgun]], [[Pump Shotgun]], [[Submachine gun]], [[Grenade Launcher]])
 
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*[[Gas Can]]s and [[Propane Tank]]<nowiki/>s
*[[Grenade Launcher]]
 
*[[Weapons]] ([[AK-47]], [[Combat Rifle]], [[Assault Rifle]], [[Hunting Rifle]], [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Combat Shotgun]], [[Auto Shotgun|Tatical Shotgun]], [[Pump Shotgun]])
 
 
*[[Laser Sight]]s
 
*[[Laser Sight]]s
 
*Ammo Upgrades ([[Explosive ammo|Explosive]]/[[Incendiary ammo|Incendiary]])
 
*Ammo Upgrades ([[Explosive ammo|Explosive]]/[[Incendiary ammo|Incendiary]])
   
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
It would be best to start from [[The Hotel]] to be more prepared. Grab a gun on the counter, and a [[Med kit|health kit]]/[[ammo]] from the table. Upon opening the [[saferoom]] door, turn right and clear the [[Common Infected|Commons]] there. Search carefully for a [[Melee weapons|melee weapon]], and at times, a [[Grenade Launcher]]. Go to the [[CEDA]] trailers next and search the tents for [[Grenade|throwables]] and Ammo upgrades.
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Grab a gun from the counter, a [[Med kit|health kit]] and [[ammo]] from the table, and (if in [[Versus]]), check near the right wall (facing the exit) and the back room on the floor for [[melee weapons]]. Upon opening the [[safe room]] door, turn right and clear the [[Common Infected]] there. A [[Melee weapons|melee weapon]], and at times, a [[Grenade Launcher]], can spawn in this area. After this area, there are two paths to take. To the left, on the right side of the [[CEDA]] trailer next to the hedges, there is a table that often has a [[grenade]] or Ammo Upgrade on it and a Gas Can or Propane Tank near it. To the right, there is a section of fence, near the base of which a grenade or [[pain pills]] may spawn.
   
Go to the street now. You might hear crying, and/or [[Soundtrack#Witch|soft music]] (which indicates a [[Witch]]), or grunting and/or heavy [[Soundtrack#Tank|music]] (which indicates a [[Tank]]). Clear the tent first to search for a [[Grenade Launcher]] or [[Chainsaw]]. If you are running low on ammo, search the nearby truck for a [[shotgun]] or [[submachine gun]]. Keep moving down the street. Watch for [[hordes]] coming in from both sides of the street as you proceed. Search the police car and look on the left side, as an Ammo upgrade may spawn there. Open the door, and get your [[Grenade|throwable]] out if you hear or suspect a [[Tank]] is hiding inside there. If the [[Tank]] is in there, fall back and don't let him get near the dumpsters or police car, as he can punch them at you and instantly [[Incapacitate|incapacitate]] you.
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Go to the street now. You might hear crying, and/or [[Soundtrack#Witch|soft music]] (which indicates a [[Witch]]), or grunting and/or heavy [[Soundtrack#Tank|music]] (which indicates a [[The Tank|Tank]]). Clear the tent first to search for a Grenade Launcher or [[Chainsaw]]. If you are running low on ammo, search the nearby truck for a tier 1 weapon. A grenade may spawn here as well. Keep moving down the street. Watch for [[hordes]] coming in from both sides of the street as you proceed. Search the police car and look on the left side, as an Ammo upgrade may spawn there. Open the door, and get your throwable out if you hear or suspect a Tank is hiding inside there. If the Tank is in there, fall back and don't let him get near the dumpsters or police car, as he can punch them at you and instantly [[Incapacitate|incapacitate]] you.
   
After going down the staircase, ignore opening the door first. Search the boxes to find a submachine gun, and open the [[rescue closet]] door to look for a Grenade Launcher or Chainsaw. Hordes will swarm in at the door and from the staircases you just went through. Search the room thoroughly for [[Molotov]]s or [[Pipe bomb]]s.
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After going down the staircase, ignore opening the door first. Search the boxes to find a tier 1 weapon, and open the [[rescue closet]] door to look for a Grenade Launcher or Chainsaw. Hordes may swarm in at the door and from the staircases you just went through, so stay alert. Search the room thoroughly for other supplies, which can be found in corners and under the stairs.
   
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Exit the room and head to the left (there is nothing of interest to the right). The nearby truck, under the overpass to the left, may contain a melee weapon and will contain a tier 1 gun. A grenade may also spawn here. Next, proceed to the other side of the overpass. There are two paths: one is more direct, one has a few extra spots where supplies can spawn. To the right is the more direct route, straight ahead is the indirect route. Supplies can spawn on the hill to the right (which is on the direct route), near the tree straight ahead (in the form of either a Grenade Launcher or Chainsaw), in the truck to the right of the tree (also contains weapons), behind the van near the truck, between the portable restrooms and the dumpster that much be climbed to reach the next area (to the left of the dumpster), and under the overpass to the right of the dumpster. When you are satisfied, proceed to the ladder and climb over the dumpster.
Keep moving and head for a nearby truck, which contains a melee weapon and a gun. Then head for the heavy dumpster. Clear the Infected out carefully, and turn right to look for guns or ammo upgrades. Search the rescue closet near the staircases and look for temporary healing items, throwables or a Grenade Launcher. Now go up the staircases to find a health closet, [[Melee weapons|melee weapon]] and [[weapons#Tier_2|Tier 2 guns]]. Always watch for the Witch, as she usually tends to spawn there or at the street below.
 
   
Clear the Infected out with a Pipe bomb. Hordes will spawn at the fencing to your right, so move quickly. Keep proceeding to a sidewalk to the right, proceeding cautiously as a Tank can spawn. Go inside the staircase to the nearby walkway and search the Rescue Closet for supplies if the Director put some in there. While on the walkway, Hordes will spawn from the fencing below you. Be wary of any Witches or Tanks if none have spawned yet, they may appear outside the Gun Store. Once all remaining Infected are cleared, go inside the store and resupply on health kits if any were used and grab a weapon of your choice. If using an assault rifle, it is recommended to get the Laser Sight upgrade nearby. Talk to Whitaker to proceed further.
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Clear the Infected out carefully, and turn right to look for guns or ammo upgrades. Proceed up the stairs to the building in front of the dumpster, and check the corners of the concrete platform outside for supplies. Enter the building. Search the first floor of the building, making sure to check the corners of the room and the closet near the back, where supplies or a Grenade Launcher may spawn. Proceed up the staircases, where a health closet, melee weapon and [[weapons#Tier_2|Tier 2 guns]] will spawn. Always watch for the Witch, as she usually tends to spawn there or at the street below.
   
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Clear the Infected out from the balcony above the street. Hordes can spawn at the fencing to your right, so move quickly. Supplies may spawn near the portable bathroom on the street. Proceed down the sidewalk to the right, keeping an ear out for a possible Tank spawn. Take the stairs at the end of the sidewalk. There may be supplies next the the staircase, near the generator in the area above, or in the corner against the wall directly to the left of the stairs. Proceed around the corner, and go inside the stairway to the nearby walkway. Search the rescue closet and the stairs themselves for supplies. While on the walkway, Hordes can spawn from the fencing below you. Be wary of any Witches or Tanks if none have spawned yet, as they may appear outside the [[Whitaker's Gun Shop|Gun Store]]. Once all remaining Infected are cleared, go inside the store and resupply on health kits if any were used and grab a weapon of your choice. Don't forget to pick up a laser sight upgrade, and check the floor throughout the store for other supplies that may have spawned. Talk to [[Whitaker]] to proceed further.
Once Whitaker opens the door, search the room to your left which serves as a rescue closet and has supplies at times inside. Unlike other Crescendo Events, a Witch can spawn in this area, so if one appears clear it out as you certainly do not want to stumble into her on Expert while bringing the Cola to Whitaker. Before opening the store doors, have at least two Survivors on Versus and three on Campaign outside the door. Alternatively, if you are playing by yourself on Campaign you can throw a Molotov as soon as you open the door to keep the AI out of the store, but this is not recommended on Expert. Adrenaline shots will greatly help get the cola to Whitaker.
 
   
 
Once Whitaker opens the door, search the room to your right for supplies, then proceed up the stairs. Unlike other Crescendo Events, a Witch can spawn in this area, so if you find one be sure to clear it out. You certainly do not want to stumble into her while bringing the [[Cola]] to Whitaker. Before opening the [[Save 4 Less|store]] doors, make sure that your teammates are ready for the horde. Adrenaline shots will greatly help you get the cola to Whitaker faster.
<p style="margin-left: 24px">'''Note:''' There is a white van in the parking lot. Tanks cannot punch this, but it can be used by Survivors. Climb on the van to skip at least 25% of the Crescendo path. </p>
 
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<p style="margin-left: 24px">'''Note:''' There is a white van in the parking lot. Tanks cannot punch this, but it can be used by Survivors. Climb on the van to skip at least 25% of the gauntlet. </p>
   
 
<p style="margin-left: 24px">'''Note: '''There is a drop down from the stairs into the parking lot, just across from the store. The Cola can be thrown over this drop down to a second player, significantly shortening the [[Crescendo Event|Crescendo event]]. </p>
 
<p style="margin-left: 24px">'''Note: '''There is a drop down from the stairs into the parking lot, just across from the store. The Cola can be thrown over this drop down to a second player, significantly shortening the [[Crescendo Event|Crescendo event]]. </p>
   
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<p style="margin-left: 24px">'''Note:''' You can shoot or push one or more shopping carts over to the hedges to build a makeshift staircase over the hedge, significantly shortening the Crescendo event. </p>
Once the Cola is given to Whitaker, he will blow up the tanker truck that blocks the path to Liberty Mall (the explosion will turn off the [[Save 4 Less]] alarm, and the horde will stop after 1-2 minutes). Now head for the mall, and search carefully. Search the desks for ammo upgrades, and search the tents for [[weapons]] and supplies. Now you will need to watch for one danger: [[Car Alarm|Alarmed cars]]. These cars, if shot or jumped at, will send out a blaring alarm which will summon a horde. A Tank or Witch tends to spawn near the end, so watch out at all times. Get inside the saferoom and you're safe. But where is [[CEDA]]?
 
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Once the Cola is given to Whitaker, he will blow up the tanker truck that blocks the path to [[Liberty Mall]] (the explosion will turn off the Save 4 Less alarm, and the horde will stop after 1-2 minutes). Now head for the mall, and search carefully. Search the desks for ammo upgrades, and search the tents for [[weapons]] and supplies. Watch for [[Car Alarm|Alarmed cars]]. If shot or jumped on, these cars will sound a blaring alarm which will summon a horde. A Tank or Witch tends to spawn near the end of this chapter as well, so remain vigilant. Get inside the safe room to proceed to the next chapter.
   
 
== Easter Eggs ==
 
== Easter Eggs ==
 
*[[Save 4 Less]] is a reference to the name of the game. Additionally, the logo at the top of the store is modeled after the logo on the game's box art, minus the hand.
 
*[[Save 4 Less]] is a reference to the name of the game. Additionally, the logo at the top of the store is modeled after the logo on the game's box art, minus the hand.
* [[Save 4 Less]] may also be a reference to a chain of supermarkets known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_4_Less Food 4 Less].[[File:Side_of_the_DEAD_trailer.jpg|thumb|Side of the DEAD trailer with the "DEAD" acronym.]]
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** [[Save 4 Less]] may also be a reference to a chain of supermarkets known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_4_Less Food 4 Less].[[File:Side_of_the_DEAD_trailer.jpg|thumb|Side of the DEAD trailer with the "DEAD" acronym.]]
 
* There is a trailer outside the saferoom with the words "Disease Emergency Assessment Dispatch" this ironicaly spells out DEAD in an acronym form. This can also be seen in [[The Parish]].
 
* There is a trailer outside the saferoom with the words "Disease Emergency Assessment Dispatch" this ironicaly spells out DEAD in an acronym form. This can also be seen in [[The Parish]].
* Using No Clip during the scene where Whitaker destroys the truck, the player can see Whitaker himself. Oddly, he shares a similar model to the [[Fallen Survivor]] [[Uncommon Infected]], which appears in the [[The Passing|next Chronological Campaign]].
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* Using No Clip during the scene where Whitaker destroys the truck, the player can see Whitaker himself. Oddly, he shares a similar model to the [[Fallen Survivor]], which appears in the [[The Passing|next Chronological Campaign]].
* In Whitaker's Gun Shop, the sign advertising the [[Magnum]]'s price lists the name of the gun as the "Desert Cobra". This is a reference to the well known high-caliber pistol named the Desert Eagle.
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* In Whitaker's Gun Shop, the sign advertising the [[Magnum]]'s price lists the name of the gun as the "Desert Cobra". This is a reference to the well known, high-caliber pistol known as the Desert Eagle.
   
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
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* Whitaker is slightly visible from the streets, if one peers into his window. It is also possible to noclip into the room above the door the cola is delivered into. Whitaker will appear in this room for a few seconds, fire his weapon, then disappear.
 
* Whitaker is slightly visible from the streets, if one peers into his window. It is also possible to noclip into the room above the door the cola is delivered into. Whitaker will appear in this room for a few seconds, fire his weapon, then disappear.
 
* Though Whitaker fires from a [[grenade launcher]], his "grenade" appears to be more like a missile.
 
* Though Whitaker fires from a [[grenade launcher]], his "grenade" appears to be more like a missile.
* Ironically, the store alarm attracts a horde, yet no horde comes when Whitaker blows up the tanker next to the store. In fact, Whitaker destroying the tanker is what stops the alarm. Apparently the alarm is disabled by the blast. It can be assumed that the utility pole knocked over by the tanker's destruction may have cut off power to the store, indicating that the alarm wasn't backed up by a generator.
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* Ironically, the store alarm attracts a horde, yet no horde comes when Whitaker blows up the tanker next to the store. In fact, Whitaker destroying the tanker is what disables the alarm.It can be assumed that the utility pole knocked over by the tanker's destruction may have cut off power to the store, indicating that the alarm wasn't backed up by a generator.
* At the beginning of the level, after exiting the hotel, walk down the street to the right, enter a building and exit it onto another street, go into the middle of the road and turn around. Surprisingly, a billboard advertising the Screaming Oak rollercoaster can be seen. The Screaming Oak rollercoaster is located in the [[Dark Carnival]] third chapter, [[The Coaster]].
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* If one turns around and looks up at the overpass after passing under it (this is after taking the stairs down to another street, but before climbing over the dumpster), a billboard advertising [[the Screaming Oak]] rollercoaster can be seen.
* When you reach the area where you jump onto the bus from the broken gate, you can see a billboard depicting [[Jimmy Gibbs Jr.]], which states that he is at the Liberty Mall.
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* When you reach the area where you jump onto the bus from the broken gate, you can see a billboard depicting [[Jimmy Gibbs Jr.]], which states that he is at the [[Liberty Mall]].
*[[File:Whitaker.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Whitaker above the gunshop after firing the grenade launcher.]]A bug may occur if you are being healed by a teammate and give Whitaker his Cola at the same time. The game might freeze as long as you finish giving the Cola.
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*[[File:Whitaker.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Whitaker above the gunshop after firing the grenade launcher.]]A bug may occur if you are being healed by a teammate and giving Whitaker his Cola at the same time. The game might freeze when you finish delivering the Cola.
 
[[File:Whitakers_gun_shop.jpg|thumb|281px|Billboard for the gun shop.]]
 
[[File:Whitakers_gun_shop.jpg|thumb|281px|Billboard for the gun shop.]]
* The Crescendo Event in this chapter is rather odd: it is a gauntlet crescendo in a way that, unless you do not deliver the Cola to Whitaker, the alarm won't stop. However, if you hold out long enough (around 10-20 minutes) the alarm will stop by itself. The same oddity will occur at the [[The Fairgrounds|carousel crescendo]] as well.
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* The Crescendo Event in this chapter is rather odd: it is a gauntlet crescendo in a way that, unless you do not deliver the Cola to Whitaker, the alarm won't stop. However, if you hold out long enough (around 10-20 minutes) the alarm will stop by itself. The same glitch will occur at the [[The Fairgrounds|carousel crescendo]] as well.
 
* If a player or Infected stands near Whitaker's intercom and speaks, it will be amplified in a similar manner to the microphone in [[The Concert]].
 
* If a player or Infected stands near Whitaker's intercom and speaks, it will be amplified in a similar manner to the microphone in [[The Concert]].
* A bug occurs where, even if the Witch is introduced, sometimes where players would normally have dialogue surrounding this, none is said. However, upon startling her, the Survivors will mention the Witch in their dialogue, and not call her by any other name, even though in other campaigns they usually call her something else (e.g., crying girl, ex-wife).
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* A bug occurs where, even if the [[Witch]] is introduced, sometimes where players would normally have dialogue surrounding this, none is said. However, upon startling her, the Survivors will mention the Witch in their dialogue, and not call her by any other name, even though in other campaigns they usually call her something else (e.g., crying girl, ex-wife).
* There is a shortcut to delivering the Cola. Once you exit the Save 4 Less with it, look to your left. You will see a white van backed up against the wall. You can jump on the hood of this van and then the van roof, from there jumping over the fence and drastically cutting 25% of the route you take back to Whitaker. In [[Campaign Mode|Campaign mode]], you can expand this shortcut by running on fences―usually after leaving the Save 4 Less, there are no Special Infected (they tend to attack you when you're still inside the building, so you have to kill them anyway) and Common Infected have difficulty finding a path when you're running on fences. With a little luck, you can run straight from the Save 4 Less to Whitaker without being attacked even once.
 
** Another Cola shortcut is having one or two players stay on the balcony while other Survivors grab the Cola, run out of the store, then throw the Cola up to the balcony, where a Survivor up there can pick up the Cola and take it to Whitaker.
 
** Another Cola shortcut is having a player go near one of the lightstands in front of the store. Get on the stone part of the lightstand, and have them throw it across the hedges. This cuts carrying time by almost 50%.
 
 
* Near the start of the chapter, there is a medical tent seemingly used by CEDA. A dead [[Uncommon Infected#CEDA Worker Infected|CEDA Worker Infected]] and IVs similar to those in [[The Hospital]] can be found within.
 
* Near the start of the chapter, there is a medical tent seemingly used by CEDA. A dead [[Uncommon Infected#CEDA Worker Infected|CEDA Worker Infected]] and IVs similar to those in [[The Hospital]] can be found within.
 
* In the Save 4 Less store, there is no food on the racks.
 
* In the Save 4 Less store, there is no food on the racks.
** This is possibly due to looting. However, the way to get in the store without opening the door is unknown. It is possible that much of the food was looted before the lockup of the store.
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** This is possibly due to looting. However, it is unknown how the looters entered the store without setting off the alarm. It is possible that much of the food was looted before the lockup of the store.
** It could also be for gameplay purposes however, as rendering all that food would be hardware heavy.
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** It could also be for gameplay purposes, however, as rendering all that food would be hardware heavy.
 
* The prices on the weapons are very strange; for example, an [[AK-47]] costs $2000 while an [[Submachine Gun|Uzi]] or [[Hunting Rifle]] only costs $400.
 
* The prices on the weapons are very strange; for example, an [[AK-47]] costs $2000 while an [[Submachine Gun|Uzi]] or [[Hunting Rifle]] only costs $400.
 
* Also it should be noted that, despite having a three-round burst, the [[Combat Rifle|SCAR]] sold in Whitaker's Shop is actually $200 below the typical price for a ''semi-automatic'' SCAR.
 
* Also it should be noted that, despite having a three-round burst, the [[Combat Rifle|SCAR]] sold in Whitaker's Shop is actually $200 below the typical price for a ''semi-automatic'' SCAR.
 
* Also, despite being a weapon of German origin, the [[Sniper Rifle]] is depicted on a poster in the shop in front of an American Flag, possibly implying it's a PTR-91, a H&K G3 clone produced in the United States.
 
* Also, despite being a weapon of German origin, the [[Sniper Rifle]] is depicted on a poster in the shop in front of an American Flag, possibly implying it's a PTR-91, a H&K G3 clone produced in the United States.
 
* A Witch in the parking lot of Save 4 Less will ''not'' be startled when the alarm activates or when Whitaker shoots the truck. However, it is still advised to kill her before starting the event.
 
* A Witch in the parking lot of Save 4 Less will ''not'' be startled when the alarm activates or when Whitaker shoots the truck. However, it is still advised to kill her before starting the event.
* A Tank can spawn near the store. This is unique, as the store serves as the Crescendo, and upon reaching a Crescendo, no Commons (except idle ones) are usually found, and nothing will spawn. It might be a fault in the [[AI]], as on Versus, a Tank can also spawn near the store.
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* A [[The Tank|Tank]] can spawn near the store. This is unique because the store serves as the [[Crescendo Event]] for the level. Normally, upon reaching a Crescendo Event, no [[Common Infected]] (except idle ones) are found and nothing will spawn.
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** It might be a glitch in the [[AI]], as on Versus, a Tank can also spawn near the store.
 
* It is possible that if any Infected (including the Witch) or Survivors are standing near the exploding tanker truck, they will instantly die.
 
* It is possible that if any Infected (including the Witch) or Survivors are standing near the exploding tanker truck, they will instantly die.
* All of the weapons in Whitaker's gun store, except for the Hunting Rifle, Sniper Rifle, all shotguns, Desert Eagle, and Glock 17's are illegal for civilian use, unless the civilian obtains a Class-III firearms permit. Even then, under the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994, which technically expired in 2004, the [[Combat Rifle|SCAR]] sold in the shop is completely illegal. The [[Axe]] (of which it is a fire axe) is a weapon used in emergencies to break down doors and windows; outside of an emergency, it would be illegal to use in public.
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* All of the weapons in Whitaker's gun store, except for the Hunting Rifle, [[Sniper Rifle]], all [[shotguns]], [[Desert Eagle]] (listed in game as the Desert Cobra), and [[Glock|Glock 17]] are illegal for civilian use, unless the civilian obtains a Class-III firearms permit. Even then, under the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994, which technically expired in 2004, the [[Combat Rifle|SCAR]] sold in the shop is completely illegal. The [[Axe]] (of which it is a fire axe) is a weapon used in emergencies to break down doors and windows; outside of an emergency, it would be illegal to use in public.
 
** Also, contrary to the sign in the shop, the [[Combat Shotgun]] (SPAS-12) is legal everywhere in the U.S., only importing it into the U.S. is illegal.
 
** Also, contrary to the sign in the shop, the [[Combat Shotgun]] (SPAS-12) is legal everywhere in the U.S., only importing it into the U.S. is illegal.
   

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C1m2 streets
Chapter 2
The Streets
Campaign Dead Center
Dead Center Chapter Chronology
Chapter 1
The Hotel
Chapter 2
The Streets
Chapter 3
The Mall
"Hey, I know a gun shop near here where we can get some real weapons."
Ellis

In The Streets, the Survivors follow the helicopters from the hotel as they head towards the evacuation center at the mall. This chapter contains a Crescendo Event in which the Survivors must obtain a pack of Cola from a Save 4 Less convenience store, with an alarmed door, for the owner of a nearby gun store. He returns the favor by clearing the roadblock that prevents the Survivors from reaching Liberty Mall.

This chapter will introduce these weapons and Infected (Note that the Tank, the Witch, alarmed cars and Ammo Upgrades spawn randomly, and therefore may not be encountered):

Strategy

Grab a gun from the counter, a health kit and ammo from the table, and (if in Versus), check near the right wall (facing the exit) and the back room on the floor for melee weapons. Upon opening the safe room door, turn right and clear the Common Infected there. A melee weapon, and at times, a Grenade Launcher, can spawn in this area. After this area, there are two paths to take. To the left, on the right side of the CEDA trailer next to the hedges, there is a table that often has a grenade or Ammo Upgrade on it and a Gas Can or Propane Tank near it. To the right, there is a section of fence, near the base of which a grenade or pain pills may spawn.

Go to the street now. You might hear crying, and/or soft music (which indicates a Witch), or grunting and/or heavy music (which indicates a Tank). Clear the tent first to search for a Grenade Launcher or Chainsaw. If you are running low on ammo, search the nearby truck for a tier 1 weapon. A grenade may spawn here as well. Keep moving down the street. Watch for hordes coming in from both sides of the street as you proceed. Search the police car and look on the left side, as an Ammo upgrade may spawn there. Open the door, and get your throwable out if you hear or suspect a Tank is hiding inside there. If the Tank is in there, fall back and don't let him get near the dumpsters or police car, as he can punch them at you and instantly incapacitate you.

After going down the staircase, ignore opening the door first. Search the boxes to find a tier 1 weapon, and open the rescue closet door to look for a Grenade Launcher or Chainsaw. Hordes may swarm in at the door and from the staircases you just went through, so stay alert. Search the room thoroughly for other supplies, which can be found in corners and under the stairs.

Exit the room and head to the left (there is nothing of interest to the right). The nearby truck, under the overpass to the left, may contain a melee weapon and will contain a tier 1 gun. A grenade may also spawn here. Next, proceed to the other side of the overpass. There are two paths: one is more direct, one has a few extra spots where supplies can spawn. To the right is the more direct route, straight ahead is the indirect route. Supplies can spawn on the hill to the right (which is on the direct route), near the tree straight ahead (in the form of either a Grenade Launcher or Chainsaw), in the truck to the right of the tree (also contains weapons), behind the van near the truck, between the portable restrooms and the dumpster that much be climbed to reach the next area (to the left of the dumpster), and under the overpass to the right of the dumpster. When you are satisfied, proceed to the ladder and climb over the dumpster.

Clear the Infected out carefully, and turn right to look for guns or ammo upgrades. Proceed up the stairs to the building in front of the dumpster, and check the corners of the concrete platform outside for supplies. Enter the building. Search the first floor of the building, making sure to check the corners of the room and the closet near the back, where supplies or a Grenade Launcher may spawn. Proceed up the staircases, where a health closet, melee weapon and Tier 2 guns will spawn. Always watch for the Witch, as she usually tends to spawn there or at the street below.

Clear the Infected out from the balcony above the street. Hordes can spawn at the fencing to your right, so move quickly. Supplies may spawn near the portable bathroom on the street. Proceed down the sidewalk to the right, keeping an ear out for a possible Tank spawn. Take the stairs at the end of the sidewalk. There may be supplies next the the staircase, near the generator in the area above, or in the corner against the wall directly to the left of the stairs. Proceed around the corner, and go inside the stairway to the nearby walkway. Search the rescue closet and the stairs themselves for supplies. While on the walkway, Hordes can spawn from the fencing below you. Be wary of any Witches or Tanks if none have spawned yet, as they may appear outside the Gun Store. Once all remaining Infected are cleared, go inside the store and resupply on health kits if any were used and grab a weapon of your choice. Don't forget to pick up a laser sight upgrade, and check the floor throughout the store for other supplies that may have spawned. Talk to Whitaker to proceed further.

Once Whitaker opens the door, search the room to your right for supplies, then proceed up the stairs. Unlike other Crescendo Events, a Witch can spawn in this area, so if you find one be sure to clear it out. You certainly do not want to stumble into her while bringing the Cola to Whitaker. Before opening the store doors, make sure that your teammates are ready for the horde. Adrenaline shots will greatly help you get the cola to Whitaker faster.

Note: There is a white van in the parking lot. Tanks cannot punch this, but it can be used by Survivors. Climb on the van to skip at least 25% of the gauntlet. 

Note: There is a drop down from the stairs into the parking lot, just across from the store. The Cola can be thrown over this drop down to a second player, significantly shortening the Crescendo event

Note: You can shoot or push one or more shopping carts over to the hedges to build a makeshift staircase over the hedge, significantly shortening the Crescendo event. 

Once the Cola is given to Whitaker, he will blow up the tanker truck that blocks the path to Liberty Mall (the explosion will turn off the Save 4 Less alarm, and the horde will stop after 1-2 minutes). Now head for the mall, and search carefully. Search the desks for ammo upgrades, and search the tents for weapons and supplies. Watch for Alarmed cars. If shot or jumped on, these cars will sound a blaring alarm which will summon a horde. A Tank or Witch tends to spawn near the end of this chapter as well, so remain vigilant. Get inside the safe room to proceed to the next chapter.

Easter Eggs

  • Save 4 Less is a reference to the name of the game. Additionally, the logo at the top of the store is modeled after the logo on the game's box art, minus the hand.
    • Save 4 Less may also be a reference to a chain of supermarkets known as Food 4 Less.
      Side of the DEAD trailer

      Side of the DEAD trailer with the "DEAD" acronym.

  • There is a trailer outside the saferoom with the words "Disease Emergency Assessment Dispatch" this ironicaly spells out DEAD in an acronym form. This can also be seen in The Parish.
  • Using No Clip during the scene where Whitaker destroys the truck, the player can see Whitaker himself. Oddly, he shares a similar model to the Fallen Survivor, which appears in the next Chronological Campaign.
  • In Whitaker's Gun Shop, the sign advertising the Magnum's price lists the name of the gun as the "Desert Cobra". This is a reference to the well known, high-caliber pistol known as the Desert Eagle.

Notes

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Whitaker's room above his store.

  • Whitaker is slightly visible from the streets, if one peers into his window. It is also possible to noclip into the room above the door the cola is delivered into. Whitaker will appear in this room for a few seconds, fire his weapon, then disappear.
  • Though Whitaker fires from a grenade launcher, his "grenade" appears to be more like a missile.
  • Ironically, the store alarm attracts a horde, yet no horde comes when Whitaker blows up the tanker next to the store. In fact, Whitaker destroying the tanker is what disables the alarm.It can be assumed that the utility pole knocked over by the tanker's destruction may have cut off power to the store, indicating that the alarm wasn't backed up by a generator.
  • If one turns around and looks up at the overpass after passing under it (this is after taking the stairs down to another street, but before climbing over the dumpster), a billboard advertising the Screaming Oak rollercoaster can be seen.
  • When you reach the area where you jump onto the bus from the broken gate, you can see a billboard depicting Jimmy Gibbs Jr., which states that he is at the Liberty Mall.
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    Whitaker above the gunshop after firing the grenade launcher.

    A bug may occur if you are being healed by a teammate and giving Whitaker his Cola at the same time. The game might freeze when you finish delivering the Cola.
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Billboard for the gun shop.

  • The Crescendo Event in this chapter is rather odd: it is a gauntlet crescendo in a way that, unless you do not deliver the Cola to Whitaker, the alarm won't stop. However, if you hold out long enough (around 10-20 minutes) the alarm will stop by itself. The same glitch will occur at the carousel crescendo as well.
  • If a player or Infected stands near Whitaker's intercom and speaks, it will be amplified in a similar manner to the microphone in The Concert.
  • A bug occurs where, even if the Witch is introduced, sometimes where players would normally have dialogue surrounding this, none is said. However, upon startling her, the Survivors will mention the Witch in their dialogue, and not call her by any other name, even though in other campaigns they usually call her something else (e.g., crying girl, ex-wife).
  • Near the start of the chapter, there is a medical tent seemingly used by CEDA. A dead CEDA Worker Infected and IVs similar to those in The Hospital can be found within.
  • In the Save 4 Less store, there is no food on the racks.
    • This is possibly due to looting. However, it is unknown how the looters entered the store without setting off the alarm. It is possible that much of the food was looted before the lockup of the store.
    • It could also be for gameplay purposes, however, as rendering all that food would be hardware heavy.
  • The prices on the weapons are very strange; for example, an AK-47 costs $2000 while an Uzi or Hunting Rifle only costs $400.
  • Also it should be noted that, despite having a three-round burst, the SCAR sold in Whitaker's Shop is actually $200 below the typical price for a semi-automatic SCAR.
  • Also, despite being a weapon of German origin, the Sniper Rifle is depicted on a poster in the shop in front of an American Flag, possibly implying it's a PTR-91, a H&K G3 clone produced in the United States.
  • A Witch in the parking lot of Save 4 Less will not be startled when the alarm activates or when Whitaker shoots the truck. However, it is still advised to kill her before starting the event.
  • A Tank can spawn near the store. This is unique because the store serves as the Crescendo Event for the level. Normally, upon reaching a Crescendo Event, no Common Infected (except idle ones) are found and nothing will spawn.
    • It might be a glitch in the AI, as on Versus, a Tank can also spawn near the store.
  • It is possible that if any Infected (including the Witch) or Survivors are standing near the exploding tanker truck, they will instantly die.
  • All of the weapons in Whitaker's gun store, except for the Hunting Rifle, Sniper Rifle, all shotguns, Desert Eagle (listed in game as the Desert Cobra), and Glock 17 are illegal for civilian use, unless the civilian obtains a Class-III firearms permit. Even then, under the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994, which technically expired in 2004, the SCAR sold in the shop is completely illegal. The Axe (of which it is a fire axe) is a weapon used in emergencies to break down doors and windows; outside of an emergency, it would be illegal to use in public.
    • Also, contrary to the sign in the shop, the Combat Shotgun (SPAS-12) is legal everywhere in the U.S., only importing it into the U.S. is illegal.

Gallery

Campaigns
Left 4 Dead Left 4 Dead 2
Achievement Mercy Killer No Mercy
The Apartments / The Subway / The Sewer / The Hospital / Rooftop Finale
Achievement Price Chopper Dead Center
The Hotel / The Streets / The Mall / The Atrium
Achievement Crash-proof Crash Course
The Alleys / The Truck Depot Finale
Achievement Torch Bearer The Passing
The Riverbank / The Underground / The Port
Achievement Toll Collector Death Toll
The Turnpike / The Drains / The Church / The Town / Boathouse Finale
Achievement Midnight Rider Dark Carnival
The Highway / The Fairgrounds / The Coaster / The Barns / The Concert
Achievement Dead Baron Dead Air
The Greenhouse / The Crane / The Construction Site / The Terminal / Runway Finale
Achievement Ragin' Cajun Swamp Fever
Plank Country / The Swamp / Shanty Town / The Plantation
Achievement Grim Reaper Blood Harvest
The Woods / The Tunnel / The Bridge / The Train Station / Farmhouse Finale
Achievement Weatherman Hard Rain
The Milltown / The Sugar Mill / Mill Escape / Return To Town / Town Escape
Achievement Supreme Sacrifice The Sacrifice
The Docks / The Barge / Port Finale
Achievement Bridge Burner The Parish
The Waterfront / The Park / The Cemetery / The Quarter / The Bridge
Non-Canon Campaigns
Achievement Last Stand The Last Stand
The Lighthouse
Achievement Stream Crosser Cold Stream
Alpine Creek / South Pine Stream / Memorial Bridge / Cut-throat Creek
L4D Random Map Cropped Dam It (unfinished)
Orchard / Campground / Dam
Achievement Still Standing The Last Stand
The Junkyard / Lighthouse Finale