Strategy guide
MM2 of The Locust Guides
Eight practical guides mapped to the questions players ask before, during, and after a Pre-Alpha survival round. Each page states what is verified and what still needs testing.
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Beginner’s Guide
Prepare your first session and separate confirmed facts from observations.
EvergreenRead pageESCAPE
How to Escape
A repeatable objective, route-testing, and failure-review routine.
Task guideRead pageCONTROLS
Controls & Movement
Find current bindings and build a movement baseline on any device.
Device guideRead pageSOLO
Solo Strategy
Learn objectives and routes when you are testing without a teammate.
StrategyRead pageTEAM
Team Strategy
Use short callouts and temporary roles for coordinated rounds.
StrategyRead pageMAPS
Map Reading
Create a dated landmark notebook while official maps are pending.
NavigationRead pageEQUIPMENT
Equipment Testing
Compare gear responsibly before a sourced tier list exists.
TestingRead pageSTATUS
Lag & Server Troubleshooting
Tell local connection issues from server or listing problems.
TroubleshootingRead pageGuide standard
This game is in Pre-Alpha, so a useful guide must be specific about evidence. When a task or mechanic is not published, a guide can still help you prepare, observe, compare attempts, and avoid risky misinformation. It should not invent controls, objectives, rewards, or optimal builds.