Josh Gregory - Building in Fortnite

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Gregory, Josh, author.
Title: Building in fortnite / by Josh Gregory.
Description: Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, 2020. | Series:
21st century skills innovation library | Includes bibliographical
references and index. | Audience: Grades 2-3 | Summary: With more than
250 million players around the world, Fortnite is one of the most
popular video games in history. In this book, readers will learn how the
games construction system works and how they can use it to get the high
ground against their opponents. Includes table of contents, author
biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter
Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020010162 | ISBN 9781534169593 (library binding) | ISBN
9781534171275 (paperback) | ISBN 9781534173118 (pdf) | ISBN
9781534174955 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Fortnite Battle Royale (Game)Juvenile literature.
Classification: LCC GV1469.35.F67 G74 2020 | DDC 794.8dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020010162

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Table of

Contents

A Different Kind
of Game

There are a lot of things that make Fortnite
different from other online multiplayer
games. But the one that stands out the most
is its building system. In Fortnite , you can
build anything you want to at any time. All
you need are some basic supplies and a
little creativity. And theres a good reason to
build things in Fortnite . They can help you
win matches!

From the
Ground Up

Have you ever played against a really good
builder in Fortnite ? One moment, there is
nothing. The next, there is a giant building
towering above you. It might seem like
the building appeared out of thin air. But
every piece was placed by a player. It takes
a lot of practice to get this good. But you can
do it!

Watching the Pros

One great way to pick up some building tips is to watch pro
Fortnite streamers in action. They can often do amazing things.
Many of them even explain what they are doing as they play.

Gathering Supplies

The first thing you need to start building in
Fortnite is a good supply of materials .
There are two main ways to do this. One is
to simply find materials on the ground or in
containers. The other is to use your
harvesting tool . You can swing this tool
at almost anything you see on the Fortnite
island. Objects will break apart, and youll
be rewarded with materials.

The Right Stuff

There are three types of building materials:
wood, stone, and metal. Wood is the
weakest. But building with wood is very fast.
Metal is the strongest material. But it takes a
long time to build with metal. Stone is in
between. Keep all of this in mind when you
are building. Need to put up a wall in a
hurry because you are being attacked? Use
wood. Want to build a tower that will last a
while? Use metal.

Snapping Shapes
Together

You can build four main shapes in Fortnite .
They are walls, floors, roofs, and ramps.
Each one is square-shaped. The different
pieces automatically snap together as you
place them. This means you dont have to
worry about lining them up exactly. The
game will not let you build something that
doesnt fit.

Rotate to Make It Work

You can rotate each building piece before placing it. This is
especially important for ramps. With a couple of button presses,
you can build ramps facing in four different directions.

Making Changes

Each building piece can also be edited.
Press the edit button when you are placing
a new piece. The piece will then be divided
into several sections. Click on sections to
turn them on or off. When you form a shape
that is possible, the piece will turn blue. If
the shape is not possible, it will turn red.
Press the edit button again when you are
done. Your piece will change shape!

Under Cover

So whats the use of building in Fortnite ?
One great reason to build is to give yourself
cover from attacks. Imagine a rival player
attacks when you are out in an open area.
There is nowhere to hide. This is no
problem in Fortnite . Quickly build a few
wooden walls between yourself and the
other player. Now you have some cover!

Higher and Higher

Another use for building is to get high
above the ground. Being above your
opponents will always give you an
advantage in a battle. It is easier to aim
down. Your attacks are also more likely to
do extra damage from above. Players
aiming up at you will have a hard time
hitting you. The building you are standing
on will block their shots.

Practice Makes
Perfect

The best way to get better at building in
Fortnite is to practice. Start by building a simple
tower with two or three levels. Jump up and
build ramps underneath your character to
climb quickly as you build. Quickly spin around
and build walls around yourself. Then go up
another level. Try to do this faster and faster.
Soon, youll be building as fast as the pros!

No Time to Think

When you get really good at building, it will be almost
automatic. Your hands will press the right combination of
buttons before you even have time to think about it. Its a lot like
riding a bicycle. At first, it might seem tough. But soon it is as
easy as walking!

Glossary

harvesting tool (HAR-vis-ting TOOL) an item in
Fortnite that players can use to smash objects apart and
collect building materials

materials (muh-TEER-ee-uhls) supplies needed to
build something

rival (RYE-vuhl) a player you are competing against

streamers (STREE-murz) people who broadcast