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==Step 2: Learn your basics == [[File:GettingStartedFiringRange.jpg|border|none|700px|Fun at the Shooting Range]] {{Quote|There is fun to be had on the Shooting Range.}} Before you enter your first multiplayer battle, start the [[Shooting Range]] from the [[Main menu|main menu]], a single player sandbox mode on the map [[Jensen's Range]]. There is lot to learn for a new Squad player. Better do your first baby steps at your own pace without pressure from flying bullets and screaming squad leaders. Do it for your own sake and that of others. If you have no clue whatsoever and go right into a multiplayer game, you will become a burden to your squad and your entire team. You will not enjoy it and you will lessen the experience of others too. Don't be that guy... When the map has loaded, the first thing you have to do is [[Spawning|spawn]] onto the map. Before you spawn, you might want to choose a [[Kit Role Selection|kit]] you want to start with (you can change it later at any time). So what should you do on the [[Shooting Range]] now? * Try out the [[Controls|controls]] and customize them to your liking. For example, you will need to bring up the map often, {{key_press|M}} is far off, maybe bind it to {{key_press|CAPS}}. While you're at it, also check the gameplay settings, you may want to modify some of them too. * Try out different graphic settings. Better get this out of the way now. * Try out all [[Kit Role Selection|kits]] and all [[Weapons|weapons]]. On the [[Shooting Range]] there are no [[Kit Role Selection|kit restrictions]], so you can try out every kit. You can [[Using weapons and equipment#Resupplying Ammo|change kits at ammo crates]] or when you respawn. There are different shooting ranges with lots of targets on the map - go shoot them, particularly over longer distances with and without scopes. And practice with those grenades; they can be fairly tricky to get them where you want them to land. * Try out vehicles. There are plenty on [[Jensen's Range]], including a test track to drive them on. For more information on vehicles, check out the [[Vehicles]] page. * Check out the [[Head-up display (HUD)|HUD]] on your screen. There isn't much, but those few elements are important. * Check out the [[Using the map|map]] - you will need it often and it will be your best friend later. Open it now, learn how to zoom and scroll and what all these little symbols mean. * Just get familiar with the game, particularly the most important controls. * If you feel like it, you can also [[Shooting Range|load other maps]] than [[Jensen's Range]] using console commands. Before we are done, you need to understand the following important concepts, otherwise you're unable to properly play and understand a multiplayer game. * Voice communication is king in Squad. Get your mic ready and [[Communication|check out the comm controls]]. * Understand the [[Health Management|health system]] in Squad so you know what to do in the different health states you or others may be in. * Understand [[Deployables]] and the [[Logistic System]] behind it. This is an integral part of the game. Don't worry, initially, all you have to do is help build deployables by [[Entrenching tool|shovelling]] them. If you're unlucky, the [[Squad Leader]] may ask you to do a "logi run" - find out more about this in [[Vehicles]]. * Squad has different [[Game Modes|game modes]]. Check them out so you know roughly what you get yourself into once you go into the multiplayer. Most servers run the game mode [[Advance and Secure]], make sure to read up on that one. Don't worry about things like [[Tickets|tickets]] and [[Score|score]] and the many other aspects of the game. Other experienced players in your team and squad, and most importantly your [[Squad Leader]] will take care of it. Finally, if you want to be fully prepared, go watch a few [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/Squad Twitch streams] or [https://gaming.youtube.com/game/UCHvv629S9h9XF6rSmReDiNQ YouTube videos] of full matches. This gives you an excellent preparation for the typical flow and actions in a multiplayer match of Squad. On Twitch streams you can also ask questions and often get instantly great explanations and tips from the Pros.
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