User blog:BalorClub353/Airstrike Safety Instructions

Hello. BalorClub353 here. I'm not exactly sure how this blog thingymabob works, but I've decided to try it out. If I'm not allowed to do this, sorry in advance. Please don't block me. (LOL)

Ok, so basically I wrote some airstrike safety instructions. I just figured that it might help other players. If I think of anything else I will edit this and add it. So, yeah. Here we go!

An airstrike involves bomber jets targeting a certain area and dropping heavy explosives that blow players to pieces. At random  intervals, there will be a noise and a yellow logo that shows a bomb. The airstrikes last for a few seconds. When you expand the map, there will be a yellow ring around the area that is being bombed. If you are inside of that yellow ring, you have little to no chance of emerging from the airstrike alive.

However, there are ways to survive an airstrike. The steps below are handy guides that describe the steps to take during an airstrike. Use these steps to your advantage, as they can save many lives.

1. ASSESS WHERE YOU ARE AT. The most important thing to do first is to find out if you are inside the bombing zone. If you are far away from the zone, you don’t need to worry, as you are safe from any bombs.

2. STAY AWAY. If you happen to be NEAR but not inside the bombing zone, DO NOT run into the bombing zone. Move farther away if you have to. It’s not worth it to revive your teammates or swipe the loot from the dead players in the middle of the bombing. The best time to do such things is AFTER the bombing is over and it is safe to move forward.

3. SAVE YOUR TEAMMATES. Once the bombs have stopped dropping run in and revive your teammates as soon as it is safe to do so. The most important thing is to make sure the other teams players aren’t around. If you see the opposite team’s players coming, even if they aren’t going directly for you, cancel the revive. It’s better to have one casualty from the bombing then to have two from being shot to death. If possible, have the downed player follow you to a safe place to revive, such as a clump of trees or a closed off container.

4. RUN OUT. It may seem obvious, but if you are inside of the bombing zone, run until you are out. You have a few seconds to escape before bombs rain down. Only do this if you are close to the outskirts of the bombing zone. If you manage to get out of the bombing zone, run a bit further just as a precaution.

5. TAKE COVER INDOORS. If you are unable to get to the outskirts due to the distance or an obstacle blocking the way, run inside of a building, such as a house or a barn. The bigger the building, the better.

6. ONLY SEEK SHELTER IN SECURE WALLS. Shacks and outhouses are never a good place to hunker down during a bombing. Chances are, the bombs will break down the walls and knock you out. Only go in secure buildings that cannot be broken down, such as a police station or a bank.

7. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BUNKERS. Bunkers are your best friend during a bombing. Bunkers are underground, therefore the bombs cannot reach you in any way. If you are relatively close to a bunker, such as the Hydra bunker or even a storm shelter, run inside and close the doors.

8. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS AND DOORS. Just like in a real life bombing, it’s an unwise choice to hunker down near windows and doors. If you hide near a window, a bomb could land next to the window and explode, shattering the window and kill you instantly. If a building doesn’t have a door because someone blew it up or destroyed it, do not stand by it, as bombs could land and send shrapnel into your body.

9. STAY IN THE CENTER OF THE BUILDING. If you are in a house or barn, stand right in the middle of the structure. Bombs will not be able to kill you this way. If you are in the barn or the mansion, the storerooms are a great place to hide, as they have secure walls and metal doors like a bunker.

10. STAY AWAY FROM OPEN CONTAINERS. If a container is open on both sides, don’t enter and hide in the center. Your best bet is to dive into a container open on one side. Once you do that, run to the back wall and stay there until the jets are gone.

11. AVOID BRIDGES. Contrary to popular belief, bridges are not 100% effective in keeping you from being blown up. If it is the ONLY structure around, run into the center and hope for the best, as some protection is better than none.

12. ALWAYS BE PREPARED. Airstrikes can happen at any time, so always be alert and ready to fling yourself into a building for safety.

13. BE A GOAT. Goats are very agile. If you are caught in the middle of an airstrike with nowhere to go, run around like a chicken with your head cut off. If you are a moving target, it’ll be harder to be hit by bombs. Always try to have max adrenaline so you can move even faster.

14. HAVE HOPE. If you get knocked out, it’s not always game over. Teammates can always revive you and drop you medical supplies so you can heal and be well on your way.

Hopefully these tips help! Spread the word so other people can survive!