Guide on Basic Movement for Survivors
[h3]< Overview >[/h3]
This guide has been created for the Survivors who have recently joined NAKWON, helping them develop the essential basic knowledge required for Survival.
This section will showcase what the Survivors are able to do, focusing on basic movements that can be helpful and applicable in various survival situations.
Survivors collectively use these basic movement skills calmly during emergencies, so we encourage that you practice and be familiar with these.
[h3]< Basic Movements >[/h3]
The characteristics and basic factors of movement that Humans can apply are explained below.
It is recommended to walk or crouch as the Zombies are attracted by sound.
It's also available to move over a number of objects and avoid the Zombies to reach higher heights.
Based on the jumping (space) motion, it is possible to jump over an obstacle or hang high while jumping.
The Zombies can cross or climb waist-high obstacles, but cannot hold onto and reach heights taller than themselves, so always explore high places in advance before moving.
[h3]< Using the Flashlight >[/h3]
Scouting is primarily conducted during the night. This is the safest time period. (Further research is underway to extend the exploration time.)
Most electricity is cut off in the city, engulfing it in darkness. This is why flashlights are provided to the Survivors.
Flashlights are easily activated using the mouse wheel button, so make sure to turn them on or off depending on the situation. Zombies cannot distinguish between light and darkness, meaning that turning on the flashlight to detect Zombies first is overall the best method for survival.
However, in the following circumstances, we recommend turning off the flashlight and hiding in the dark, using your judgment.
Turning on the flashlight is useful for discovering Zombies firsthand, but it also reveals your location to others. Make sure to use your flashlight effectively, relying on your own judgment in specific situations.
[h3]< Stealth >[/h3]
The greatest method for survival is to not put yourself in a dangerous situation in the first place. Encounters with the Zombies and other Survivors can lead to dangerous situations. Therefore, the most effective survival method is to minimize confrontations with the Zombies or other Survivors.
▶ Staying Hidden
Moving behind cover is the best way to stay hidden. Use abandoned vehicles or containers when outdoors, and use various furniture items when hiding indoors.
Seeking higher grounds is an effective method for avoiding the Zombies, but keep in mind that other Survivors will be able to spot you more easily.
▶ Keeping Quiet
Crouching reduces the noise of your footsteps, making it an excellent survival method.
In the beginning of the Zombie Invasion, only this method was taught and recommended, but many Survivors failed to follow these guidelines in actual situations.
In order to increase the effectiveness of these methods, a combination of the currently two approaches is recommended.
If the Zombies are blocking your path, you can also consider moving backward or attracting them to a different location.
▶ Attracting Zombies
Throw easily accessible objects such as bricks or empty bottles away from your intended path. When the Zombies are attracted by the noise and start moving, immediately vacate the location while crouching.
[h3]< Escape >[/h3]
When found and pursued by Zombies, escaping is highly recommended. Unless in special situations, there are only minimal gains in combat with the Zombies.
The method of escape is determined depending on the situation while facing the Zombies.
▶ When being pursued by one Zombie
∎ No nearby accessible doors
∎ Nearby accessible doors
▶ When being pursued by multiple Zombies
∎ An elevated place nearby
∎ No elevated place nearby
[h3]< Melee Combat >[/h3]
Combat may not always be the best choice for survival. However, it can be essential in response to certain situations. Survivors must always be prepared for any confrontation.
Since the use of firearms is restricted, you will be engaged in melee combat in most cases. Diverse weapons are used in melee combat.
Check out the pros and cons of the main types of weapons.
Each weapon within the same category can have a distinct trajectory or specific effects.
Using many different types of weapons and finding a weapon that matches your style should be beneficial to your survival.
Newly joined Survivors are recommended to use two-handed blunt weapons. These weapons typically have a long reach, making their attack range useful for creating distance from the Zombies and attacking them more easily.
However, they will consume a lot of your energy, and you will need to block or evade an attack while the energy refills. Additionally, wielding them creates loud noise, which could potentially draw the attention of the zombies.
Despite these risks, it is worth using them, as anyone can easily fend off the zombies while taking relatively less damage.
Lethal weapons with blades attached are never recommended. The Zombies do not feel any pain; the slashes by lethal weapons will be useless for blocking them while they can still attack people endlessly.
In other words, you have to fight while evading from the attacks of the Zombies.
However, it is something nearly impossible unless you are inherently talented.
In theory, with these dangerous weapons, you can defeat the Zombies more quickly without making a loud noise. However, this is the case for only a portion of the skilled Survivors who use them.
[h3]< Firearms Combat >[/h3]
Firearms are very rare, so you will not have many chances to use them yourself. However, it is not unusual to face an enemy holding a gun toward you. This is because even in the ruined world, people save money by all means to buy only a few bullets when scouting. For this reason, rather than using firearms themselves, new Survivors are taught what to do when a gun is aimed at them.
The most common firearms are revolvers used by the police in the past. It is a short handgun that accommodates 6 bullets for reloading. Because bullets are too expensive, some people simply buy guns and carry them only for the purpose of posing a threat.
▶ How to use Firearms
Guns usually miss the target without aiming (right-click). While aiming, make sure to pull the trigger when the reticle is aligned with the opponent. Firing while moving or inaccurately aiming is just a waste of expensive bullets. Therefore, always take the time to aim properly before pulling the trigger.
▶ How to Survive from Firearm Attacks
You might find yourself in a situation where another Survivor you’ve just confronted and points a gun at you.
Reality is not like a movie or a game; it is very likely that the bullet will miss you unless the opponent is at a close distance.
Therefore, as soon as the opposing survivor takes out and aims a gun at you, hide behind nearby cover or move left and right to avoid their line of sight, reducing the chances of being shot.
Since reaction speed really matters in firearms combat, keep in mind that you can potentially be aimed at and shot at any time.
The Survivors with a higher survival rate often have the habit of taking cover when they spot other Survivors.
This guide has been created for the Survivors who have recently joined NAKWON, helping them develop the essential basic knowledge required for Survival.
This section will showcase what the Survivors are able to do, focusing on basic movements that can be helpful and applicable in various survival situations.
Survivors collectively use these basic movement skills calmly during emergencies, so we encourage that you practice and be familiar with these.
[h3]< Basic Movements >[/h3]
The characteristics and basic factors of movement that Humans can apply are explained below.
It is recommended to walk or crouch as the Zombies are attracted by sound.
It's also available to move over a number of objects and avoid the Zombies to reach higher heights.
Based on the jumping (space) motion, it is possible to jump over an obstacle or hang high while jumping.
The Zombies can cross or climb waist-high obstacles, but cannot hold onto and reach heights taller than themselves, so always explore high places in advance before moving.
[h3]< Using the Flashlight >[/h3]
Scouting is primarily conducted during the night. This is the safest time period. (Further research is underway to extend the exploration time.)
Most electricity is cut off in the city, engulfing it in darkness. This is why flashlights are provided to the Survivors.
Flashlights are easily activated using the mouse wheel button, so make sure to turn them on or off depending on the situation. Zombies cannot distinguish between light and darkness, meaning that turning on the flashlight to detect Zombies first is overall the best method for survival.
However, in the following circumstances, we recommend turning off the flashlight and hiding in the dark, using your judgment.
- When you encounter other Survivors from afar for the first time
- When other Survivors approach your flashlight
- When other Survivors have the will to attack
- When you are being pursued by other Survivors
Turning on the flashlight is useful for discovering Zombies firsthand, but it also reveals your location to others. Make sure to use your flashlight effectively, relying on your own judgment in specific situations.
[h3]< Stealth >[/h3]
The greatest method for survival is to not put yourself in a dangerous situation in the first place. Encounters with the Zombies and other Survivors can lead to dangerous situations. Therefore, the most effective survival method is to minimize confrontations with the Zombies or other Survivors.
▶ Staying Hidden
Moving behind cover is the best way to stay hidden. Use abandoned vehicles or containers when outdoors, and use various furniture items when hiding indoors.
Seeking higher grounds is an effective method for avoiding the Zombies, but keep in mind that other Survivors will be able to spot you more easily.
▶ Keeping Quiet
Crouching reduces the noise of your footsteps, making it an excellent survival method.
In the beginning of the Zombie Invasion, only this method was taught and recommended, but many Survivors failed to follow these guidelines in actual situations.
In order to increase the effectiveness of these methods, a combination of the currently two approaches is recommended.
- Crouching: When Zombies are in your line of sight.
- Walking: When Zombies are not in line of sight
If the Zombies are blocking your path, you can also consider moving backward or attracting them to a different location.
▶ Attracting Zombies
Throw easily accessible objects such as bricks or empty bottles away from your intended path. When the Zombies are attracted by the noise and start moving, immediately vacate the location while crouching.
[h3]< Escape >[/h3]
When found and pursued by Zombies, escaping is highly recommended. Unless in special situations, there are only minimal gains in combat with the Zombies.
The method of escape is determined depending on the situation while facing the Zombies.
▶ When being pursued by one Zombie
∎ No nearby accessible doors
- Evade from the sight Head towards cover(buses, trucks) on the opposite direction of where the Zombie is coming from. Before the Zombie starts chasing you, hide behind the cover to evade their sight.
- Make a quiet escape: After evading from their sight, move in silence, walking or crouching, without making noise. Just like playing hide and seek amongst the cover, keep moving away from the Zombies in the opposite direction. The Zombie will return to its original location after losing sight of you.
∎ Nearby accessible doors
- Enter and close the door: Run to the door and close the door before the Zombie has the chance to enter.
- Move quietly to a different place: Move to a different location while the Zombie is trying to break through the door. Escape from the Zombies by walking or crouching, without making any noise.
▶ When being pursued by multiple Zombies
∎ An elevated place nearby
- Climb up: Head towards a high point where the Zombies cannot reach. Turn off your flashlight then, and avoid attracting attention from other nearby Survivors.
- Atract them to one place: The Zombies will surround you but are unable to climb to your location. Stand facing the opposite direction of your escape route to attract them all to one side, gathering them beneath you.
- Escape in the opposite direction: Once your stamina is sufficiently restored, get down to the opposite direction from where the Zombies are clustered and make your escape.
∎ No elevated place nearby
- Run for escape: Run to an open, spacious place. When surrounded by the Zombies by mistake and unable to move at all, use all your strength and break through (E).
- Search for a high place or door: Scan the surroundings for a high place or a door. If there is not any, keep running.
- Upon spotting one : Once you locate a high place or door, attempt to escape using the methods mentioned above.
[h3]< Melee Combat >[/h3]
Combat may not always be the best choice for survival. However, it can be essential in response to certain situations. Survivors must always be prepared for any confrontation.
Since the use of firearms is restricted, you will be engaged in melee combat in most cases. Diverse weapons are used in melee combat.
Check out the pros and cons of the main types of weapons.
Each weapon within the same category can have a distinct trajectory or specific effects.
Using many different types of weapons and finding a weapon that matches your style should be beneficial to your survival.
Newly joined Survivors are recommended to use two-handed blunt weapons. These weapons typically have a long reach, making their attack range useful for creating distance from the Zombies and attacking them more easily.
However, they will consume a lot of your energy, and you will need to block or evade an attack while the energy refills. Additionally, wielding them creates loud noise, which could potentially draw the attention of the zombies.
Despite these risks, it is worth using them, as anyone can easily fend off the zombies while taking relatively less damage.
Lethal weapons with blades attached are never recommended. The Zombies do not feel any pain; the slashes by lethal weapons will be useless for blocking them while they can still attack people endlessly.
In other words, you have to fight while evading from the attacks of the Zombies.
However, it is something nearly impossible unless you are inherently talented.
In theory, with these dangerous weapons, you can defeat the Zombies more quickly without making a loud noise. However, this is the case for only a portion of the skilled Survivors who use them.
[h3]< Firearms Combat >[/h3]
Firearms are very rare, so you will not have many chances to use them yourself. However, it is not unusual to face an enemy holding a gun toward you. This is because even in the ruined world, people save money by all means to buy only a few bullets when scouting. For this reason, rather than using firearms themselves, new Survivors are taught what to do when a gun is aimed at them.
The most common firearms are revolvers used by the police in the past. It is a short handgun that accommodates 6 bullets for reloading. Because bullets are too expensive, some people simply buy guns and carry them only for the purpose of posing a threat.
▶ How to use Firearms
Guns usually miss the target without aiming (right-click). While aiming, make sure to pull the trigger when the reticle is aligned with the opponent. Firing while moving or inaccurately aiming is just a waste of expensive bullets. Therefore, always take the time to aim properly before pulling the trigger.
▶ How to Survive from Firearm Attacks
You might find yourself in a situation where another Survivor you’ve just confronted and points a gun at you.
Reality is not like a movie or a game; it is very likely that the bullet will miss you unless the opponent is at a close distance.
Therefore, as soon as the opposing survivor takes out and aims a gun at you, hide behind nearby cover or move left and right to avoid their line of sight, reducing the chances of being shot.
Since reaction speed really matters in firearms combat, keep in mind that you can potentially be aimed at and shot at any time.
The Survivors with a higher survival rate often have the habit of taking cover when they spot other Survivors.