ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bill Loguidice is co-founder and managing director for the online publication, Armchair Arcade, and co-founder of the creative services firm, Armchair Creative Services. Bill is also a strategy and content lead for AtGames Digital Media and an editorial board member for The Computer Games Journal.

• INTRODUCTION
  • About This Book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Beyond the Book
  • Where to Go from Here
• CHAPTER 1 : Entering the Fortnite Universe
  • Choosing PC / Mac , Console , or Mobile
  • Registering a Fortnite Account
  • Installing Fortnite
  • Getting to Know the Game Options and Modes
  • Understanding V-Bucks
  • Getting to Know Seasons
  • Understanding Cross-Platform Play
• CHAPTER 2 : Customizing Settings , Gameplay , and Controls
  • Selecting a Game Mode
  • Getting to Know the Lobby
  • Adjusting Settings
  • Getting to Know the Controls
  • Buying Accessories
• CHAPTER 3 : Playing Your First Games
  • Understanding the Sequence of Play
  • Practicing in the Pre-Deployment Area
  • Knowing When to Jump
  • Knowing Where to Land
  • Searching for and Gathering Loot
  • Staying Ahead of the Storm
  • Surviving on Your Own
  • Playing with Other Players
• CHAPTER 4 : Getting to Know the Map
  • Understanding Map Coordinates
  • Selecting a Starting Location
  • Getting to Know the Points of Interest
CHAPTER 5 : Mastering Weapons , Items , Health , and Defenses
• Understanding Weapon Power and Rarity
• Understanding Weapon Characteristics
• Learning to Aim Guns
• Learning to Aim Projectiles and Explosives
• Managing Your Health and Maximizing Defenses
CHAPTER 6 : Building and Creating in Fortnite
• Understanding Raw Materials
• Harvesting Raw Materials
• Building Simple Structures
• Editing Structures
• Building with Purpose
• Putting It All Together in Creative Mode
CHAPTER 7 : Getting to Know Battle Pass
• Placing Value on the Battle Pass
• Understanding the Progression System
• Understanding Daily , Weekly , and Special Challenges
• Using Party Assist
CHAPTER 8 : Enhancing Fortnite Through Premium Cosmetic Items
• Acquiring Cosmetic Items
• Getting to Know the Item Shop
• Filling Your Locker
• Customizing Character Skins
• Customizing Pickaxes , Back Bling , and Pets
• Customizing Gliders and Contrails
• Getting Funky with Emotes , Emoticons , Toys , and Music
• Applying Sprays , Wraps , Banners , and Loading Screens
CHAPTER 9 : Ten Strategies for a Victory Royale
• Pick Your Battles
• Learn to Aim
• Build Ramps
• Focus on Structural Weak Spots
• Manage Supply Drops
• Have Building Materials
• Know the Map
• Let Time Dictate Strategy
• Coordinate with Your Teammates
• Practice
CHAPTER 10 : Ten Keys to Understanding Save the World
• Mandatory Tutorial
• Mission Structure Based on Objectives and Quests
• V-Bucks and Llamas
• Heroes
• Command Center
• Weapons
• Traps
• Player Statistics
• Upgrade Points
• Monsters
CHAPTER 11 : Ten Great Fortnite Creative Codes
• Choice ! A Choose Your Own Adventure Map
• Freaky Flights
• Hoo Baller Pinball Island
• Lundle’s Puzzle Escape !
• Raft Wars
• Rainbow Road
• Snipers vs Runners
• Space Parkour !
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’s “ Warehouse ”
• Weezer World !
CHAPTER 12 : Ten Ways to Enjoy Fortnite When Not Playing
• Action Figures and Playsets
• Apparel
• Board Games
• Calendars , Journals , and Notebooks
• Collectibles
• Costumes
• Home Goods
• NERF Blasters and Super Soakers
• Plushies
• Spectating
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