Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 139 mm x 213 mm, Gewicht: 339 g
ISBN: 978-1-119-60610-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Zombies. Battle. Survival. Fortnite has it all—and if you want to keep your gameplay going until the bitter end to outlast your competition, this book is the ace in your back pocket!
- Choose a gaming platform
- Download and optimize the game
- Play in each of the gameplay modes
- Scavenge, loot, and collect resources
- Avoid death and outlast your opponents
Who will be the last person standing? When you want to outlast the competition and make Fortnite yours, this book makes it easier than ever to come out on top.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 2
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 3
Chapter 1: Entering the Fortnite Universe 5
Choosing PC/Mac, Console, or Mobile 6
Considering PC/Mac 6
Considering iOS/Android 8
Considering PlayStation 4/Xbox One 8
Considering Nintendo Switch 9
Registering a Fortnite Account 9
Associating Additional Accounts 10
Installing Fortnite 11
Installing on PC/Mac 12
Installing on iOS/Android 13
Installing on console 13
Getting to Know the Game Options and Modes 13
Understanding Save the World 14
Understanding Battle Royale 14
Understanding Creative 15
Understanding V-Bucks 16
Purchasing V-Bucks 17
Spending V-Bucks 18
Getting to Know Seasons 18
Understanding Cross-Platform Play 20
Chapter 2: Customizing Settings, Gameplay, and Controls 21
Selecting a Game Mode 21
Getting to Know the Lobby 22
Adjusting Settings 26
Video tab 28
Game tab 29
Brightness tab 31
Audio tab 31
Accessibility tab 33
Input tab 33
Controller tab 33
Account tab 33
Getting to Know the Controls 35
Understanding the fundamentals 35
Using a keyboard and mouse 36
Using a gamepad 42
Using a touchscreen 44
Buying Accessories 46
Chapter 3: Playing Your First Games 51
Understanding the Sequence of Play 51
Practicing in the Pre-Deployment Area 52
Knowing When to Jump 53
Knowing Where to Land 54
Searching for and Gathering Loot 56
Staying Ahead of the Storm 57
Surviving on Your Own 59
Playing with Other Players 60
Communicating effectively 60
Healing injuries and sharing supplies 61
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Map 63
Understanding Map Coordinates 63
Selecting a Starting Location 64
Getting to Know the Points of Interest 65
Northwest points of interest 65
Northeast points of interest 66
Southwest points of interest 67
Southeast points of interest 68
Chapter 5: Mastering Weapons, Items, Health, and Defenses 71
Understanding Weapon Power and Rarity 71
Understanding Weapon Characteristics 73
Short range weapons 75
Mid range weapons 76
Long range weapons 78
Other weapons 79
Learning to Aim Guns 80
Learning to Aim Projectiles and Explosives 85
Managing Your Health and Maximizing Defenses 90
Understanding healing and shield items 90
Understanding camouflage and defensive items 95
Chapter 6: Building and Creating in Fortnite 101
Understanding Raw Materials 101
Harvesting Raw Materials 104
Building Simple Structures 107
Editing Structures 117
Editing walls 118
Editing floors 121
Editing ramps 121
Editing pyramids 126
Building with Purpose 129
Putting it All Together in Creative Mode 135
Chapter 7: Getting to Know Battle Pass 145
Placing Value on the Battle Pass 145
Understanding the Progression System 147
Understanding Daily, Weekly, and Special Challenges 151
Using Party Assist 154
Chapter 8: Enhancing Fortnite Through Premium Cosmetic Items 155
Acquiring Cosmetic Items 156
Getting to Know the Item Shop 158
Filling Your Locker 162
Customizing Character Skins 166
Customizing Pickaxes, Back Bling, and Pets 167
Customizing Gliders and Contrails 168
Getting Funky with Emotes, Emoticons, Toys, and Music 170
Applying Sprays, Wraps, Banners, and Loading Screens 173
Chapter 9: Ten Strategies for a Victory Royale 177
Pick Your Battles 177
Learn to Aim 178
Build Ramps 179
Focus on Structural Weak Spots 180
Manage Supply Drops 180
Have Building Materials 181
Know the Map 181
Let Time Dictate Strategy 182
Coordinate with Your Teammates 183
Practice 184
Chapter 10: Ten Keys to Understanding Save the World 185
Mandatory Tutorial 186
Mission Structure Based on Objectives and Quests 188
V-Bucks and Llamas 189
Heroes 190
Command Center 193
Weapons 193
Traps 194
Player Statistics 194
Upgrade Points 196
Monsters 196
Chapter 11: Ten Great Fortnite Creative Codes 199
Choice! A Choose Your Own Adventure Map 200
Freaky Flights 200
Hoo Baller Pinball Island 201
Lundle’s Puzzle Escape! 202
Raft Wars 202
Rainbow Road 203
Snipers vs Runners 204
Space Parkour! 204
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’s “Warehouse” 205
Weezer World! 206
Chapter 12: Ten Ways to Enjoy Fortnite When Not Playing 209
Action Figures and Playsets 209
Apparel 210
Board Games 211
Calendars, Journals, and Notebooks 211
Collectibles 213
Costumes 213
Home Goods 214
NERF Blasters and Super Soakers 215
Plushies 215
Spectating 216
Index 217
