A SURVIVOR GUIDE FOR DUMMIES (2020)

Summary

The video script is a Dead by Daylight tutorial focusing on survivor gameplay, criticizing the game's original tutorial for its inadequacy. The speaker, an experienced player, offers advanced strategies like '2-2-2' (two gems, save two people, get chased twice) and emphasizes the importance of map awareness, looping, and jukes to evade killers. The tutorial also advises against using certain perks like 'Self-Care' for new players and encourages trying both survivor and killer roles to improve gameplay. It's filled with humor and candid advice, aiming to help players rank up quickly.

Takeaways

• 😡 The Dead by Daylight tutorial is criticized for being insufficient, showing only a fraction of the game's actual dynamics.
• 🏆 The speaker is an experienced player, having played over two thousand hours and achieved high ranks, offering valuable insights.
• 📚 The video aims to educate new or lower-ranked players on strategies to improve their gameplay, following the KISS principle (Keep It Simple, Stupid).
• 💡 'Abusing' game mechanics, perks, items, and map knowledge is encouraged as a smart strategy to gain an advantage.
• 🤔 The importance of maintaining a carefree attitude towards the game's frustrations is highlighted, drawing from the speaker's study of psychology.
• 🛡 Playing both survivor and killer roles is recommended for a well-rounded understanding of the game.
• ⚔ Self-care is deemed inefficient for new players, with better healing strategies suggested as an alternative.
• 🔮 The '2-2-2' strategy (two gems, save two people, get chased twice) is introduced as a simple yet effective method to increase rank.
• 🔦 Flashlight saving is simplified, emphasizing the importance of timing and not overcomplicating the technique.
• 🎮 Looping is presented as an advanced technique to waste the killer's time, with specific loops and tactics explained.

Q & A

What is the speaker's main issue with the Dead by Daylight tutorial for survivors?

The speaker believes the tutorial is inadequate, showing only a small fraction of what actually happens in the game and not providing enough useful information for new players.

What does the speaker suggest as a strategy for new players to improve their gameplay?

The speaker recommends new players to 'abuse everything', meaning they should make the most of their perks, items, map knowledge, and understanding of the killer's weaknesses.

According to the speaker, what is the importance of playing both survivor and killer roles in Dead by Daylight?

Playing both roles helps players learn more about the game mechanics and strategies, and it can make them better at both roles by understanding the mindset and tactics of the opponent.

What is the '2-2-2' strategy mentioned in the script, and how does it help in ranking up?

The '2-2-2' strategy is a simple approach where players aim to fix two generators, save two people, and get chased twice. This baseline activity is meant to ensure a minimum level of contribution to the team, which can help in ranking up.

Why does the speaker discourage the use of the 'Self-Care' perk for new players?

The speaker believes that 'Self-Care' is not efficient for new players and suggests that there are better ways to heal. They recommend new players to focus on learning the game and then choose perks based on personal preference.

What does the speaker mean by 'abusing the environment' in Dead by Daylight?

The speaker suggests using the game environment to your advantage, such as hiding in darker spots or using the layout to create escape routes. This strategy can help avoid getting caught by the killer.

What is the significance of the 'head tilt' animation in the context of flashlight saving?

The 'head tilt' animation is a cue for players to use their flashlight to save a fellow survivor. The speaker advises waiting for this specific animation before using the flashlight to maximize the effectiveness of the save.

How does the speaker define a 'good palette' versus a 'bad palette' for looping?

A 'good palette' is one that is long and provides visibility of the killer's movements, making it harder for the killer to hit the player. A 'bad palette' is shorter and doesn't offer as much visibility or protection, requiring players to be more cautious and strategic.

What advice does the speaker give about looping when starting a game as a survivor?

The speaker advises against using the first generator you see and instead suggests moving to the middle or the other side of the map to start looping. This is based on the idea that you are more likely to be close to the killer's starting location.

What is the 'rule of three' in looping as mentioned by the speaker?

The 'rule of three' is a basic looping technique where the player should go around a good palette three times before dropping it to create a barrier, thus wasting the killer's time and potentially allowing for escape or further looping.