My top three tips for new players are...
Hey guys. I think we'll see another spike in users once this new chapter is released. So what are your top three tips for new players? Mine are as follows:
1. Play both sides of the ball. Playing killer makes you a better survivor and vice versa. A healthy dose of balance will give you an unbiased perspective of the game.
2. Learn map layouts. On almost every map there is a strong loop to use as a survivor and to counter as a killer. Knowing strong looping spots is beneficial to either side.
3. Most importantly, this is a video game, not a life test. We all know that there's an appeal to PvP gaming but beating another human being in a video game gives you exactly ZERO ground above them in the grand scheme of things. Your opponent is usually playing the game for the same reason as you, to have fun. Don't be salty if you lose and don't gloat if you win. Throw them a gg and move on to the next match. No matter what side you play, you need someone to play the other side. Don't dissuade them from playing by running your mouth.
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Well said. You are good people's
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4. As a survivor be doing something. On a gen, runnin bones, in a chase, healing, something. Few things are more frustrating than being hooked and looking around & seeing one being chased and the other two taking a deuce...
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Mine would be (adding onto yours which are very good)
1) ignore what other players tell you what you can and cannot do
2) dont bother with self care, instead stick close to teammates to get healed
3) when you play killer dont stand in front of the hooked survivor smacking them. Yes its fun, I know you enjoy it, but while youre doing that the others are finishing gens. Go get them. Ok one more smack and then go get them
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1. Don't do this to yourself. Run away and don't look back.
But to be serious, it'll be:
1. The game barely explains anything to you. Go look up the wiki and watch a few Youtubers/streamers. If you insist on learning everything yourself, it'll take a loooong time.
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Well said
Might I add... Play all killers at least once
Don't worry about perks... learn the basics first, maps, killers movement speeds and powers, items and addons
Take losses as they come but learn from them, you need to be your harshest critic
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Limiting it to just 3 won't be easy...
- On the survivor side, after you've died, be sure to spectate your teammates. See what works for them and what doesn't.
- On the killer side, learn when to abandon a chase.
- On both sides, learn to lose with grace. No, it's not fun being face camped or gen rushed. But you will lose a lot of games on either side. And that's okay. Learn to accept losing. You can't win every game. Not unless you're the 1972 Dolphins. But even they lost in 1973. Even though they were better!
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Also don't use Self Care. It teaches really bad habits. Only after you learn the game should you use this perk because you will understand how to prioritize actions.
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- Since you might very well get matched against people you feel like you don't stand a chance against, at least try to learn a thing or two. Pay attention to how that slippery survivor runs away from you, and take notes of how that sneaky killer tricked you with their red light or something. You might learn a thing or two you can try yourself.
- If you have the time I'd recommend reading perk descriptions, either on survivor/killer pages (or even the DBD wiki if you really want to) or at the very least hover over perks you haven't seen before after matches. Killer had an easy time finding you? Read their perks and you might learn why. Survivor suddenly went fast or did something else unusual? Take a look at their perks.
- Already said, but I'm gonna repeat it because it's very handy as a new player: Play both killer and survivor. Knowing how the killer sees the game helps with playing survivor, and the other way around too.
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Honestly, my advice is a bit of a rehash of what other said but here goes;
1. Play both sides. You'll understand both sides better, giving you a better knowledge of how to counter gameplay and understanding&appreciation of the opponent.
2. Try to mix up your perks. Yes, it might mean you lose a bit more often but you will eventually find that a perk you don't much like the sound off works well/is fun for you. You'll also see a lot of "this perk is good/bad and you sjould/shouldn't use it, plz nerf/buff this perk". Not all perks are equal but this is a bogus attitude.
3. This is a game. A multilayer game. It will have players who don't play "fair" or "fun". Don't waste your time by running your mouth and being rude or try to defend yourself when other players get rude to you. It can ruin your or their day. On steam, you can block profiles and it *should* prevent you from playing with that person.
Likewise, with online games especially, glitches and annoyances are bound to happen. Take them in stride.
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Don't be so timid
If there's one thing I'm learning from this messed up MM system (since I'm Red but I keep getting put with Greens/Yellows), it's that new players are so often scared out of their mind to do anything if the killer is within 6,000 meters of the person being hooked.
I have been one hooked so many times lately (I don't try to unhook myself ever and did the struggle the entire time so it's not like I gave up within 30 seconds) because all three auras I can see are hiding and timidly walking over before running away instead of helping me off the hook.
This is something that took me a lot longer to learn than it should have...getting killed in this game really isn't all that big of a deal. Take some chances (not stupid chances like unhooking someone right in front of the killer) because if it bites you in the ass, you can just move onto the next match.
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Also, I'd recommend levelling Jake as a starter, for Iron will, which can help you a lot. And run perks like Spine chill or Premonition to detect the killer. Nea is a good second character to level, for Urban evasion to play stealthy. Don't focus on playing aggressively until you're content with stealth.
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