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* You get shot
 
* You get shot
 
* Wholesale kill, i.e:
 
* Wholesale kill, i.e:
** Your team flag gets captured by an opposing team in a [[Capture the Flag]] ([[Capture the Flag|CTF]]) match
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** Your team flag gets captured by an opposing team in a [[Capture The Flag]] ([[Capture The Flag|CTF]]) match
 
** One of your teammates is hit by [[Genocide]]
 
** One of your teammates is hit by [[Genocide]]
 
* You self-destruct
 
* You self-destruct
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=== Dodging ===
 
=== Dodging ===
Main article: [[Dodging]]
 
 
==== Bullets ====
 
==== Bullets ====
 
Dodging shots in BZFlag requires a different technique than most other games. The key to dodging shots in BZFlag is to face at an angle from the person shooting at you. That way, you can avoid the shots completely, or slip in between them. If you are facing straight at your opponent then you must turn to avoid their shots, which wastes precious time.  
 
Dodging shots in BZFlag requires a different technique than most other games. The key to dodging shots in BZFlag is to face at an angle from the person shooting at you. That way, you can avoid the shots completely, or slip in between them. If you are facing straight at your opponent then you must turn to avoid their shots, which wastes precious time.  
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=== Jumping ===
 
=== Jumping ===
[[Jumping]] in order to avoid enemy fire is generally considered a bad idea, unless the jump is such that you land in a less accessible place (for example on top of a box). Jumping in the open makes you unbelievably vulnerable to being shot, as all the enemy tanks need to do is fire off a few shots in your direction just before you land. Don't do it unless it's your final option.
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[[Jumping]] in order to avoid enemy fire is generally considered a bad idea, unless the jump is such that you land in a less accessible place (for example on top of a box). Jumping in the open makes you unbelievably venerable to being shot, as all the enemy tanks need to do is fire off a few shots in your direction just before you land. Don't do it unless it's your final option.
  
 
For further information on jumping tactics, see [[Jumping]]
 
For further information on jumping tactics, see [[Jumping]]
  
 
=== Common Sense ===
 
=== Common Sense ===
By exercising a little caution, you can avoid many deaths. Keep an eye on the radar, especially when rounding corners. But also, keep an eye on the screen, in case somebody is stealthed. Identify people's flags. Never ever try to jump in a battle against a wings. If there is a laser running loose on the ground level, go someplace high and wait for him to kill himself. When going against a GM, hide behind buildings, if there are any. Keep your distance from shockwaves. Be careful around teleports; shockwaves and phantom zones like to camp there. And don't let yourself be hit by a [[Genocide|geno]]; because then everyone will hate you. Finally, be on the lookout for tanks acting strangely (driving straight at you, for example). They probably have some special flag: wings, shockwave, or masquerade.
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By exersizing a little caution, you can avoid many deaths. Keep an eye on the radar, especially when rounding corners. But also, keep an eye on the screen, in case somebody is stealthed. Identify people's flags. Never ever try to jump in a battle against a wings. If there is a laser running loose on the ground level, go someplace high and wait for him to kill himself. When going against a GM, hide behind buildings, if there are any. Keep your distance from shockwaves. Be careful around teleports; shockwaves and phantom zones like to camp there. And don't let yourself be hit by a geno; because then everyone will hate you. Finally, be on the lookout for tanks acting strangely (driving straight at you, for example). They probably have some special flag: wings, shockwave, or masquerade.
  
  
 
== Prevent the enemy from capturing your teams flag ==
 
== Prevent the enemy from capturing your teams flag ==
This one is relatively simple. If an enemy picks up your team's flag, shoot him!
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This one is relatively simple. If an enemy picks up your team's flag, shoot him!  
Note: Dropping your or your opponent's team flag on a "bad surface" i.e. a pyramid or cone will return it to a certain point, often the middle or the owner's base.
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== A note on self destruction ==
 
== A note on self destruction ==
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[[Category:Tactics]]
 
[[Category:Tactics]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]
 

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