Fortnite For Dummies

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