Techniques

Here are some techniques that I have learned, and gained a liking to over the months.

## Capture The Gem Techniques

### Know your Enemy

This one is self-explanatory, so there isn't much to say. The best way to learn this is to get killed by the person you want to know about. (This is a valid technique for every gamemode except Battle Royale). Then, you look in the direction they're going so that way you could possibly fight them to learn their PVP skills/techniques. (This technique feeds off itself).

### Look at 'Em, Mate

Yes, be the Australian documentary guy. Examine your enemy from far. Learn their techniques and skills by just being the Australian documentary guy. If you're lucky you might pick up on thier movement paterns. (this is a follow-up to the previous technique).

### More Height, More Headshots

This one is also self-explanatory, so there's not a lot to say (again). This one works on every gamemode. But it's risky on Battle Royale, as snipers are everywhere. The only places you could safely do this are the 3 buildings near the temple, the desert pyramid and the 4 surrounding towers, inside the temple (near the three buildings), and the village as the trees and building will block sight. Now that that's out of the way, I can say that the best height for this is 4-10 blocks above the victim.

### WALLS

Use walls to block, hide, heal, snipe, defend yourself. It doesn't matter what it's made of, BUILD. (This for every gamemode as well).

### The Big Rush

For this you will need a full stack of dirt, stealth and teamwork. First, get some kills to steal the dirt. Then, make sure at least 5 of your teammates are near the other team's base, because they will fight at no cost and they will confuse the other team. Mainly because the other team can't see the name tags. As you get back to the the river make a row of walls that way the other team can't get to you.

## Battle Royale Techniques

### The Last Stand

Sometimes the best way to win a game is to avoid the little fights. Don't attack players who aren't attacking you, or are distracted by others. Let the other players kill them, and suffer the damage intake. Only attack players who have what you, "need" to win. (If they have a potion, or a med-kit etc.) Take your time, upgrade, and position yourself for the final fight. you are the last stand to the other player's victory. While he was off fighting and suffering, you have been preparing, and now, you can win this fight.

### Spicy's-Offense

For those go getters who love to grind kills. if you don't have the patience to stall the fight, become it. Take risks by going to the bigger places, (temple, pyramid, iron city, 4-towers.) kill everyone you see, no sparing others to run away, play around hotshot areas and hunt your prey. Live on berries and your victims supplies.

### Brazilian's Game

If you like to abuse gold, but still get some of the action, this is the one. Like the OG player Brazilian himself, you too can play his style. Wherever you spawn, your main goal is to find a boulder of ore. Stack up on potions and gold gear, and do not run from fights, for you are stacked for a reason.

### The Anglerfish

For anyone who doesn't like to play out in the open. Sometimes, the best way to minimize damage, is having them walk into your trap. Play around the bigger buildings, and lure players in by shooting at them without actually hitting them. By doing so, they see you as a player who can't aim, and will run to your position. After you see they're coming towards you, hide and have a shortrange weapon ready, (shotgun, SMG, Compact-SMG) to pop them when they come in. They may think you're just a pretty light, and won't see the sharp teeth in the dark;}

### Isolation

Try to separate yourself from the group to get buried treasure and some shield. This is a technique that I use often. If you're planning to upgrade weapons, make them as high tier as possible.

### Don't Tunnel

I always see players in the final rings of the fog tunneling to safety. IT'S A BAD IDEA. You will make it to the final rings, as you will be avoiding snipers. But it's not worth it, because you will miss out on the experience and a fun time. Also, don't stay close to the surface, as once you reach a hill you will glitch though because your hitbox doesn't cover you entire body (only around the legs, torso and head).

### Be A Fisherman

Warning: This will make people get mad. Get a Light Sniper Rifle or Heavy Sniper Rifle and go to a high tower or safe spot. But, the best way to use this is to take the chest from the tower and put it in a slightly hidden area. This will make players think that the tower has been looted already (and it will lure them to the spot that you hid the chest). Make sure that the place you put this chest has to be a location that you can snipe.

## Survival Techniques

### Hiring People

Not really though. Tell a player(s) that you have something to give them, and when they ask what it is say something that you have a lot of is their gift (no dirt or sand though). But say that they have to do something to get it. Then, say something that needs to be done.

### Make a Landmark

Build something that people might want to see. This could lead to a big team and (maybe) an economy. This will work better in your head rather than the game itself, since it could also attract a ton of raiders. (Sorry if it goes badly).

### Alliances

If you have a big team get to know another big team. This will make an alliance that could share resources, build cities and make life easier.

### Merica'

Get a team, and raid bases for the mines and land. People will come to know your team as very powerful. That way they will want to team (or rebel).

### The peaceful life

If you just want to build in peace, go solo and make a secret underground base. Mine out some space using chunk mining and then do whatever you like. This will take away the hassle of raiders and annoying teammates.

### Hotel O' Havoc

This is clearly self-explanatory. Build a (decent-looking) place and call it a hotel. Players new to the server will try to stay, as they will just use it to get some Protected Progress.
(As I like to say)

## Mining Techniques

### Dig Straight Down

Although Voxiom.io is inspired by Minecraft, Voxiom.io doesn't have any (natural) dangers when mining straight down. Digging straight down will expose you to 5 new blocks rather than 4. (4 is what you get when you mine horizontally).

### The Lazy Hobbit

Isn't it annoying when you get killed during a mining session? Well I have a quick fix. All you need is 4 wood and flat land. Dig a 1x1 hole, and cover it with a 2x2 of wood. This will make players think it's just a tree stump.

### Basement Mining

Need somewhere to be safe while mining and also host a team? Well you're in luck because just mining out a small staircase, and making a big room at the bottom is good enough for that.

### The Tsar Bombs

No question this is self-explanatory. After you use any of the other techniques to get rich, you will get bored. So, make and detonate bombs with your wealth to cure that boredom.

### Mining all-around

Mine at the edges of a cube that is not connected to the bottom and you get all the loot of the cube that is inside the mined edges, which can be combined with mining at the very edges of the world, so to reduce the amount of work and anticipate where and where not to mine.

## Basic Techniques

### Take Breaks

Taking breaks is good for you mental and physical health. Playing other games such as Mario RPGs, Minecraft or even another fps game could help as well.