8.9 Snowball Survival: Avoiding the Snowball
Snowball Survival is a chaotic team round where players must work together to push giant snowballs into desated zones while simultaneously avoiding being pushed off the edge by those same snowballs. It's a delicate balance of offense and defense, requiring constant awareness and coordinated effort to survive the icy onslaught.
The objective in Snowball Survival is to have your team's desated zone filled with snowballs by the time the round ends. However, the primary threat isn't just failing to score; it's being eliminated by the massive snowballs that roll around the arena. These snowballs can crush players, push them off ledges, or simply overwhelm them.
Your team will have a specific zone marked on the map where you need to push the snowballs. The opposing team will have their own zone. The key is to focus your efforts on pushing snowballs into your zone, but never at the expense of your own safety. The arena is often circular or has a central area where snowballs are generated, and they then roll outwards.
Avoiding the snowball is paramount. When a large snowball is rolling towards you, your best bet is to try and get out of its path. Look for higher ground, smaller obstacles to hide behind, or simply try to outrun it. The snowballs have sificant momentum, so once they start rolling, they are difficult to stop. If you get caught in their path, you'll likely be knocked down or pushed off the edge.
While avoiding the snowball is crucial, you also need to contribute to pushing them into your zone. This requires teamwork. When a snowball is near your zone, multiple work together to push it in. Be mindful of your positioning; don't get too close to the edge while pushing, and always have an escape route planned.
Here's a breakdown of strategies for Snowball Survival:
- Avoiding the Snowball:
- Always be aware of the snowballs' positions and trajectories.
- Look for higher ground or smaller obstacles to use as cover.
- Try to outrun large snowballs; they have sificant momentum.
- Never get cornered by a snowball.
- If a snowball is rolling towards you, try to move perpendicular to its path.
- Pushing Snowballs:
- Coordinate with teammates to push snowballs into your zone.
- Focus on pushing when snowballs are near your zone.
- Maintain safe positioning while pushing; don't get too close to the edge.
- Ensure you have an escape route planned.
- Team Coordination:
- Communicate (via emotes or observation) to sal threats or objectives.
- Work together to push snowballs efficiently.
- Don't let individual efforts lead to team elimination.
Snowball Survival is a test of situational awareness and teamwork. By prioritizing survival and coordinating your efforts, your team can weather the icy storm and emerge victorious.