10 tips and tricks for playing Fortnite

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(Pocket-lint) — Fortnite Battle Royale is the biggest game in the world, and has been for some time — and we're not just counting player numbers, but also sheer pop-cultural power. Bedrooms and living rooms in homes around the globe are resonating with the sound of automatic weapon fire, the clanks and thwops of crafting and teenage exclamations at suddenly dying.

While the game is built around the need to hone your skills and reaction times, there are a few things I wish I’d known before I started playing — they might just help you out, too.  

Fortnite Battle Royale matches start with a bang. It’s really important to get a good range of gear as fast as you can, regardless of what guns are actually your favourite to use. Aim to land near buildings that you can search for loot before other players get to them.

Then, as you progress, be sure to manage your guns, ammunition and medkits. You need to hoard as many of these as you can. But you also need to know when you're running low on bullets so you can change up.

Although you can, of course, build your own cover, it’s essential to use your natural surroundings in Fortnite to get cover and out-manoeuvre enemies. Always be aware of vantage points that can be used to snipe you. Maintaining a better line of sight to other players will give you the upper hand.

At the same time, be aware of where the storm is at all times, and how the circle is moving. This not only ensures you aren’t forced out of your hiding place but can mean you're ready to pick off other players who have been caught out.

One of the joys of Fortnite is that no two games are the same. You will no doubt have favourite weapons and locations in the game, but don’t get too wedded to one style of play. You need to