SPAWN

Watch the inside of your plane during flight, as well as people jumping out of planes around you. It's not too hard to see them falling.
Most people jump early in the flight or towards the middle. Try to jump as late as possible but always have a plan on where to land.
Landing in large towns (named on the Map) is usually an instant fight to the death. You'll find yourself rushing to find a gun just to kill everyone that landed with you rather than building up and equipping yourself with the tools you'll need to survive in the long-run. Avoid these towns and look to land in smaller ones (with 3-5 houses).
When you eject from the plane, you can look forward and hold the W key to move across the map. This will slow down your fall and let you gain velocity towards your destination. By doing this, you can reach towns that aren't in the path of the plane. Most people will land below the plane but you'll have the advantage if you stray from its path.
LAND AND GEAR UP

Once you land, rush the houses and search every room. Get better at recognizing weapons and ammunition without having to see their names.
You'll need a medium to long-range weapon. I use the M16 with a Red Dot and other attachments. I'm always equipped with a pistol and my secondary is either a 5-round Shotgun or an automatic weapon like the UMP. My secondary weapon is the one I use when searching houses. If someone pops up on me, the shotgun or automatic fire will take care of them quickly. The long-range (primary) is great for when you're outside because it'll let you handle almost any situation. I always keep it on single fire, never burst.
Try to find armour. Learn to recognize it. The difference between a level 1 helmet and a level 2 or 3 helmet should be easy to distinguish without looking at its name. You definitely need a backpack and you definitely need a helmet and a vest.
SURVIVE

By now, you should have been able to gear up without any conflict. If you run into conflict during these early stages (it'll happen), it's up to you to take care of it. Once you're geared up and you're ready to go, it's time to get moving.
Keep an eye on the play zone. If it's far away, you'll need a vehicle.
If you're already in the zone, especially towards the mid-end of the game, stay away from vehicles. They do nothing but make a lot of noise, making you an easy target. You want to sneak around, stay in bushes, be creative. The vehicle can be heard from far away and you're very easy to kill. You can blow vehicles up by shooting at them or if you're inside, you can very easily be shot.
Try to stay in the center of the circle at all times. This way, you won't have to cover long distances and you'll hardly ever be an easy target. When running across fields, forests or otherwise, it's easier for the enemy to see you than it is for you to see them.
Don't shoot at people unless you're sure you'll get the kill. If they get away, you'll reveal your location (especially if anyone's close to you) and they'll likely die at some point anyway.
When you're down to 20 people or under, don't move if you can. Bushes are a great place to hide in if you're careful with your movements. Stay crouched, not prone. If you go prone, half of your body will always be exposed and the movement of your turns is much more noticeable as the entire body shifts.
Stay away from those towers with the stairs and the interior. They may be great scouting locations but one grenade thrown in and you're dead. If you're gonna camp interiors, stay in bathrooms with a shotgun when you're down to only a few people in a tight spot.
It's crucial that you do NOT loot people when you're down to 10 or under. It's not worth it. The zone is tight and if you've just killed someone, they know your approximate location already. Don't run out to loot your victim, you'll die most of the time.'
NOTES

Don't rush.

If you're with a partner, communicate. If he has no mic and he's a random, you're going to have a bad time.

Learn the weapons, find the ones you're good with and stick with them.

Get good at killing at long-range. Or killing people while they're in a moving vehicle.

Listen. Closely. Always. Footsteps, cars in the distance. Learn to estimate their distance and their location.

Use the right weapons at the right time. Don't use shotguns at mid-range and don't use automatic weapons at mid to long-range.



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