Summary
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The video opens by showcasing a previous multiplayer session on Te Awaroa, where the player earned a lot of money and gained levels by hunting Red Deer. A key strategy highlighted is 'multiplayer hopping'—joining various multiplayer servers to find hosts with many tents, which allows players to quickly unlock lookout towers and outposts. This also increases the chances of finding rare or diamond trophies.
A crucial point about multiplayer in Call of the Wild is that players don't need to own a map to join a server for it, provided at least one person in the session owns it. The video explains that if the host leaves and no one else owns the map, a timer starts before the server closes. It also discusses platform-specific differences in server selection, noting that PC and PlayStation users can see server times, making it easier to find optimal hunting conditions (e.g., Red Deer drink time: 6:30-10:30).
Red Deer offer substantial monetary rewards, especially with the 270 or 6.5mm rifles. If Red Deer servers aren't available, Fallow Deer are a good alternative, providing decent cash. The video encourages hunting rabbits with a shotgun to level up shotgun score, which is typically difficult to progress.
The player allocates perk and skill points, prioritizing rifle perks like zeroing, steady hands, and breath control. For skills, spotting knowledge is recommended to gain more information about animals, and later track knowledge to get more details from tracks. Handgun perks like 'Sprint and Load' and 'Lightning Hands,' as well as shotgun perks like 'Recoil Management' and 'Fast Shouldering,' are also mentioned as useful.
The video discusses common multiplayer occurrences, such as encountering animals already shot by other players who have left, resulting in reduced cash earnings. It also advises courtesy towards other hunters by avoiding their hunting areas. A significant exploit highlighted is that if the original host leaves and a new player (like the viewer) becomes the host, any hunting pressure or zone deletion will not affect the original host's map, allowing for extensive hunting without consequences.
A critical warning is given: never announce trophies (like diamonds or rares) in text chat before harvesting them. Other players may fast travel and attempt to steal the trophy, so it's best to keep such finds private until after a successful harvest.
The video emphasizes the Lower Pukemahoe Lake on Te Awaroa as an incredible spot for farming Red Deer due to their high concentration. The player demonstrates how to efficiently hunt multiple Red Deer, starting with the closest groups to minimize spooking. During multi-animal engagement, reloading before shooting new targets is advised for follow-up shots. The video also highlights the importance of compensating for bullet drop at longer distances.
Multiplayer in Call of the Wild can be unstable, experiencing disconnections, inability to claim animals, or teleporting animals. Players are advised to join servers with low ping (under 200) for a better experience. Once becoming the host, these issues are minimized, allowing for massive cash generation. The player earns 17,000-18,000 in 20 minutes from Red Deer, emphasizing their value.
Upon reaching the necessary level, the player purchases the 7mm rifle and polymer-tip bullets. The 7mm rifle is highlighted for its power, allowing efficient takedowns of Class 9 animals, a significant upgrade from earlier rifles. Despite being single-shot, it's a top choice for early game progression. Feral Pigs and Sika Deer are also mentioned as excellent money-making opportunities on Te Awaroa, especially Sika Deer for their quick kills and decent cash.
The video concludes by reiterating Te Awaroa's superiority for money-making due to the abundance of species yielding over 1000 cash, particularly Red Deer. The map's beauty, unique species, and potential for rare and diamond trophies, including the Great One Red Deer, make it the top recommendation for new players looking to purchase a DLC map.