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Title: ++Strategy Guide++ Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 03:44:45: Slither.io Strategy Guide_

1. Use a prediction-free mouse, non-anglesnapping

___ the reason for this is, This game requires precise movements and control of snake shape. angle snapping means, your snake won't be able to turn at the input angle.. If you don't have a gaming mouse, Dig through your old old mice, maybe you'll find a WMO, IMO, or IME..

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31N7ENCV2ZL._SX300_.jpg)

2. Be aggressive

___ this game is about Eating other snake, because there is no effective defensive maneuver, You must be on attack ALL THE TIME.

3. Do not waste too much time at the "fringes" of the map.

___ the Fringes of the map is typically where the new snakes spawn, They are Just as dangerous as the larger snakes, and just as hard to kill, but the payoff is Low.

4. Go straight to Town (center of map)

___ this is where all the action is happening.. one dead large snake is more mass than collecting stray dots on the outside for 20 minutes...

5. Small-Strategy (50-9,999)

___ From the fringe, kill small snakes until 150 units, (yes very small) this is all you need to take down ANY snake, large or small. Now head to town and rush down large dead snakes.. (central of map)

6. Large-Strategy (10,000-34,999)

___ when you are sufficiently Large, do not try to Rush Down the big dead snakes, Try to Section it off, or Surround the other smaller snakes doing the cleanup for you.. You are not as maneuverable, and you WILL die because the smaller snakes will cut you off during rush down.

7. Extra-Large-Strategy (35,000-80,000)

___ When You're this big, you can't turn at all.. Realistically, any small snake can take you out should they decide to..
The only strategy to stay alive, is to stay near the fringe of the map where Snake density is Lower.. DO NOT chase any more dead carcasses under any circumstances.. ONLY ever surround (BOA) other snakes..
___ Essentially, you want to look for the dead carcasses, and surround that ENTIRE pile of snakes which are eating the carcass.. You can NOT yourself battle the smaller snake for the dots. You do not have the maneuverability.

8. When Constricting an enemy keep an eye on the space around you..

___ If you notice another large snake is trying to BOA you , you need to temporarily stop constriction and create space for yourself. There is a chance that he may thwart your catch.. but it's better than dying.. Against a good player, you're almost surely going to die, if you get constricted..

9. Turning is wide when you're larger,

___ the attack distance by other snake is much longer, as in YOU can be attacked from much FURTHER AWAY, because you can't turn sharply.. You have to keep more distance when you're a big snake..

10. Refractory Snake

___ After a snake finishes a meal, the player is mentally satiated, and at this moment for about 1-3 seconds, he is very vulnerable, and will make stupid moves.
___ You can take advantage of this, by 1, not doing the same, forget about feeling good about eating a big snake, Continue attacking instantly, and 2, increase aggression against a recently fed snake.

11. Use a High Mouse DPI

___ You need it to turn faster, the game only cares about Angle relative to the head of the snake, it doesn't care about absolute position of the cursor..
___ So Crank that DPI to ~1600dpi for 1280x800 or ~3200dpi for 2560x1600....

PC Performance Tip:

Slither.io runs great in Chrome, much slower in firefox, "depending on how powerful you pc is"

There is also a Slither.io Extension, with Fps counter, Zoom function, and Ultra-Low graphics setting, for maximum Steady framerate..

TRUST ME.. you need to use the Low graphics setting to be the BEST.. it's important.

Slither.io chrome extension download below...vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/slitherio-mods/cnlenmmkifnhllnjfoangnjokeadhbbk?hl=en-US

__________________________________________________

Didn't eat dinner.. nothing.. just Sssssssssssssssss..

Feels like I'm gonna die... (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/dead-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862498)

My shoulder and upper back really hurts...

If Tp goes to sleep and never wakes up again... You'll know what happened....
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: beehatch on Sat, 23 April 2016, 03:47:17: I'm addicted to this game as well
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 23 April 2016, 03:51:06: go get Dark Souls 3 you scrubs
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 04:07:30: Quote from: noisyturtle on Sat, 23 April 2016, 03:51:06
go get Dark Souls 3 you scrubs

Tp4 can't fords... Noisy turtle buy for TP ?
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: absyrd on Sat, 23 April 2016, 05:57:04: Finally. FINALLY.

Finally I can say you started a topic that should be merged into your other topic.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: dgneo on Sat, 23 April 2016, 06:03:03: Played for a couple hours this morning, highest I got to was 3337. Very addictive for sure.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 06:26:19: Quote from: dgneo on Sat, 23 April 2016, 06:03:03
Played for a couple hours this morning, highest I got to was 3337. Very addictive for sure.

Once you get 30k.. you will see the light from the head of the god snake.. glory be he who witness truth.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 23 April 2016, 06:28:55: Quote from: absyrd on Sat, 23 April 2016, 05:57:04
Finally. FINALLY.

Finally I can say you started a topic that should be merged into your other topic.

Agreed.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: dante on Sat, 23 April 2016, 07:10:59: I'm really digging this game! I have fond memories of playing Snake on my Nokia barphone and Nibbler in the arcade. This is A+.

However, I wish there was a way to create a private server to play against other GeekHackers.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: piemancoder on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:14:00: Tp, can you make a guide on how to not stink at this game? I really need one.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: absyrd on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:15:02: Quote from: piemancoder on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:14:00
Tp, can you make a guide on how to not stink at this game? I really need one.

As we learned from agar, he does not offer free advice. You must pay in ramen and women advice for private lessons.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: FLFisherman on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:15:06: Quote from: piemancoder on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:14:00
Tp, can you make a guide on how to not stink at this game? I really need one.

Git gud
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: piemancoder on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:20:03: Quote from: absyrd on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:15:02
Quote from: piemancoder on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:14:00
Tp, can you make a guide on how to not stink at this game? I really need one.

As we learned from agar, he does not offer free advice. You must pay in ramen and women advice for private lessons.

I ran out of ramen, but um...

Advices #1: Don't be stupid

Advices #2: Don't be a stalker

Advices #3: Go outside

Advices #4: Go one hour without playing slither.io

Advices #5: Git gud

Quote from: FLFisherman on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:15:06
Quote from: piemancoder on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:14:00
Tp, can you make a guide on how to not stink at this game? I really need one.

Git gud

Thanks
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: FLFisherman on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:36:33: My score wasn't particularly good here, but look at the #1. 90000!
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: beehatch on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:39:37: do you guys play with your mouse or arrow keys?
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: FLFisherman on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:44:19: Quote from: beehatch on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:39:37
do you guys play with your mouse or arrow keys?

Mouse. Sometimes causes me to mess up, but I think arrow would be harder.

This guy... 116k.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: piemancoder on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:15:07: Quote from: beehatch on Sat, 23 April 2016, 09:39:37
do you guys play with your mouse or arrow keys?

Mouse
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: bcredbottle on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:29:57: Damnit tp. Got me addicted.

Can we all agree to use our GH usernames in Slither? It would be cool to stumble on one of you. We could cooperate but I'm not sure how that would work. Maybe round snakes up and surround them?

(http://i.imgur.com/x2ynlFv.png)
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: whmeltonjr on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:42:50: I'm afraid to play. Don't want to turn into tp4
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: FLFisherman on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:49:42: Quote from: bcredbottle on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:29:57
Damnit tp. Got me addicted.

Can we all agree to use our GH usernames in Slither? It would be cool to stumble on one of you. We could cooperate but I'm not sure how that would work. Maybe round snakes up and surround them?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/x2ynlFv.png)

Download the mod that TP linked in the other thread. There are about 200 servers, so it's best if we pick one to play one.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:53:38: Quote from: bcredbottle on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:29:57
Damnit tp. Got me addicted.

Can we all agree to use our GH usernames in Slither? It would be cool to stumble on one of you. We could cooperate but I'm not sure how that would work. Maybe round snakes up and surround them?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/x2ynlFv.png)

I always use Tp4tissue..

But if you think about it 500 people per server, 500 servers, 250000 people playing..

I am contemplating team strategy right now.. But I don't see it being highly effective, because of how unpredictable and fast the controls are.. a coordinated attack would have to be extremely precise.. and therefore dangerous. There's really NO TIME to call out attacks and play patterns..

This is primarily due to the game dynamic where every snake is dangerous, The pace of the game Never slows down..

And as you get larger.. You can't turn fast enough to risk getting so close to eachother..

And there's no Transferable mass.. like in Agar, where you can quickly puff up a friend..
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: appleonama on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:56:51: hmm you have an addictive Behavior, no need for substances
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 12:14:36: Strategy update in OP.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: appleonama on Sat, 23 April 2016, 12:16:32: Quote from: appleonama on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:56:51
hmm you have an addictive Behavior, no need for substances
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 12:32:46: Guys, I don't think I can play Slither.io today.. (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/dying-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862500)

My upper back and right shoulder is completely MESSED UP..

I can't even lift my arm past my chest.. hahahahahaha
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: Air tree on Sat, 23 April 2016, 12:50:41: Slither really takes it out of you, eh?
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 14:35:44: PC Performance Tip:

Slither.io runs great in Chrome, much slower in firefox, "depending on how powerful you pc is"

There is also a Slither.io Extension, with Fps counter, Zoom function, and Ultra-Low graphics setting, for maximum Steady framerate..

TRUST ME.. you need to use the Low graphics setting to be the BEST.. it's important.

Slither.io chrome extension download below...vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/slitherio-mods/cnlenmmkifnhllnjfoangnjokeadhbbk?hl=en-US
Title: Re: ++Strategy Guide++ Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: scubaste on Sat, 23 April 2016, 15:13:44: This was my best for today. I got 39-40k yesterday without the mod and did slightly better just now with the mod. I think the mod help, but the wide turn radius makes surviving really difficult when you are huge. Also everyone is out to get you the bigger you are. Fun game. :thumb:

What is your best run so far TP?

(http://i.imgur.com/L62xA6d.png)

Gonna call myself out on the embarrassing how to take a screenshot tab. My printscreen but doesn't work on this silly laptop :-[
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: rurushu on Sat, 23 April 2016, 15:37:42: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 12:32:46
Guys, I don't think I can play Slither.io today..
Show Image
(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/dying-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862500)

My upper back and right shoulder is completely MESSED UP..

I can't even lift my arm past my chest.. hahahahahaha

slither has taken out tp, attack his ramen stash ASAP!!!! :p
Title: Re: ++Strategy Guide++ Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 15:42:49: Quote from: scubaste on Sat, 23 April 2016, 15:13:44
This was my best for today. I got 39-40k yesterday without the mod and did slightly better just now with the mod. I think the mod help, but the wide turn radius makes surviving really difficult when you are huge. Also everyone is out to get you the bigger you are. Fun game. :thumb:

What is your best run so far TP?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/L62xA6d.png)

Gonna call myself out on the embarrassing how to take a screenshot tab. My printscreen but doesn't work on this silly laptop :-[

My best run is 34,xxx

I've spent most of my time thus far mastering turning skills and aggressive attack angles..

So, that's not conducive to a high score, because I'm taking alot of risk at all sizes.

I think, If I am to go for a score run later.. I would get to around 15,000, then move to the middle ring, rather than the central location, because snake density make off side attacks too unpredictable at the center..
Title: Re: ++Strategy Guide++ Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 15:43:50: Quote from: rurushu on Sat, 23 April 2016, 15:37:42
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 12:32:46
Guys, I don't think I can play Slither.io today..
Show Image
(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/dying-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862500)

My upper back and right shoulder is completely MESSED UP..

I can't even lift my arm past my chest.. hahahahahaha

slither has taken out tp, attack his ramen stash ASAP!!!! :p

(http://s4.postimage.org/1gbhy4x2c/th_22.gif)

I'm eating ramen Right now..
Title: Re: ++Strategy Guide++ Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 23 April 2016, 16:03:45: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 12:32:46
Guys, I don't think I can play Slither.io today..
Show Image
(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/dying-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862500)

My upper back and right shoulder is completely MESSED UP..

I can't even lift my arm past my chest.. hahahahahaha

that's what happens when you eat ramen too quickly. you get ramen shoulder.
Title: Re: ++Strategy Guide++ Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: nickheller on Sat, 23 April 2016, 16:41:17: best I have done
(http://puu.sh/otcoX/f501793ecd.jpg)
Title: Re: ++Strategy Guide++ Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 16:56:11: Quote from: nickheller on Sat, 23 April 2016, 16:41:17
best I have done
Show Image
(http://puu.sh/otcoX/f501793ecd.jpg)

(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/pretty-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862516)
Title: Re: ++Strategy Guide++ Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: piemancoder on Sat, 23 April 2016, 18:20:44: Tp, i am forever in debt to you for this guide.
Title: Re: Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: bcredbottle on Sat, 23 April 2016, 20:16:38: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:53:38
Quote from: bcredbottle on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:29:57
Damnit tp. Got me addicted.

Can we all agree to use our GH usernames in Slither? It would be cool to stumble on one of you. We could cooperate but I'm not sure how that would work. Maybe round snakes up and surround them?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/x2ynlFv.png)

I always use Tp4tissue..

But if you think about it 500 people per server, 500 servers, 250000 people playing..

I am contemplating team strategy right now.. But I don't see it being highly effective, because of how unpredictable and fast the controls are.. a coordinated attack would have to be extremely precise.. and therefore dangerous. There's really NO TIME to call out attacks and play patterns..

This is primarily due to the game dynamic where every snake is dangerous, The pace of the game Never slows down..

And as you get larger.. You can't turn fast enough to risk getting so close to eachother..

And there's no Transferable mass.. like in Agar, where you can quickly puff up a friend..

Well can't we just pick one of those 500 servers and agree to log into that one every time?
Title: Re: ++Strategy Guide++ Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 April 2016, 00:41:20: Quote from: bcredbottle on Sat, 23 April 2016, 20:16:38
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:53:38
Quote from: bcredbottle on Sat, 23 April 2016, 11:29:57
Damnit tp. Got me addicted.

Can we all agree to use our GH usernames in Slither? It would be cool to stumble on one of you. We could cooperate but I'm not sure how that would work. Maybe round snakes up and surround them?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/x2ynlFv.png)

I always use Tp4tissue..

But if you think about it 500 people per server, 500 servers, 250000 people playing..

I am contemplating team strategy right now.. But I don't see it being highly effective, because of how unpredictable and fast the controls are.. a coordinated attack would have to be extremely precise.. and therefore dangerous. There's really NO TIME to call out attacks and play patterns..

This is primarily due to the game dynamic where every snake is dangerous, The pace of the game Never slows down..

And as you get larger.. You can't turn fast enough to risk getting so close to eachother..

And there's no Transferable mass.. like in Agar, where you can quickly puff up a friend..

Well can't we just pick one of those 500 servers and agree to log into that one every time?

mmmm.... probably ok but users outside US might not have the best connection if we all stuck to one server in the eastcoast.
Title: Re: ++Strategy Guide++ Been playing Sliter.io for 9 straight hours..
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 24 April 2016, 00:53:46: Strategy Update

10. Use a High Mouse DPI

___ You need it to turn faster, the game only cares about Angle relative to the head of the snake, it doesn't care about absolute position of the cursor..
___ So Crank that DPI to ~1600dpi for 1280x800 or ~3200dpi for 2560x1600....