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· Due to the game's 4v1 asymmetrical structure, the killer must play with constant tension, while survivors have moments to breathe.
· Survivors can overcome crises by cooperating with three friends, but the killer must handle all situations alone.
· Survivors can utilize various abilities like stacking multiple totems, infinite revives, or erasing scratch marks. Conversely, killers have many restrictions on using totems, and once destroyed, they are difficult to recover.
· Developers tend to favor the survivor side to attract more players, which is also evident in events and updates. For example, the 10th-anniversary event offered more favorable rewards for survivors.
· For event quests, killers can only complete them in specific modes, but survivors can do so in any mode.
· Regarding event items, survivors obtain items they can use permanently (flashlights, toolboxes, medkits, cakes), while killers often get items usable only during the event period.
· In conclusion, the overall game convenience is designed to be more favorable to survivors.

· Dead by Daylight has been around for a long time, and its various updates and complex perk system create a high barrier to entry for new players.
· Each killer has a unique playstyle that requires significant time to master.
· The in-game MMR (Matchmaking Rating) system doesn't function properly, leading beginners to encounter experienced players and experience disadvantageous games.
· For these reasons, Dead by Daylight is known as a game with a 'steep learning curve,' requiring considerable time and effort to enjoy properly.

· Actions like a killer continuously guarding a hooked survivor or repeatedly targeting a specific survivor are not considered unsportsmanlike conduct according to the game's rules.
· The essence of the game lies in the killer presenting difficult challenges to survivors, and survivors solving them. Camping or tunneling is part of the challenges the killer presents.
· Survivors must make strategic decisions in these situations: whether to rescue their hooked friend or repair the remaining generators to escape.
· The killer's objective is to create difficult problems for survivors, not to provide easy solutions that satisfy them.
· While personally, you might find this playstyle unfun, the outcome of the game is determined by individual strategies, not by adjusting to the opponent's playstyle.

· Hooking 3 or 4 survivors in a killer match is a high standard, and it doesn't necessarily determine victory or defeat. In games between equally skilled players, hooking 2 survivors can be considered a successful outcome.
· The game's result is heavily influenced not only by the killer's skill but also by the survivors' play. If survivors don't make mistakes and repair all generators, it's difficult for the killer to win, no matter how well they play.
· The killer's role is to induce mistakes from survivors. For example, they can use strategies like luring survivors into areas where pallets have already been broken or searching for other survivors while one is repairing a generator.
· The game system doesn't grant the killer complete control. The killer's role is simply to find and chase survivors.
· Killers don't receive special rewards; the primary reward is earning in-game points (Bloodpoints). Therefore, it's important to enjoy the game without being overly fixated on the number of hooks.

· The first goal should be to level all characters to tier 3 to share perks.
· Afterward, it's more efficient to invest Bloodpoints into killer characters. While survivor characters are essentially like skins once their perks are shared, killers have unique perks and abilities for each character, leading to significantly different playstyles.
· Killers need to carefully select perks and items based on the game environment (map, survivor composition, etc.), which may require more Bloodpoints than for survivors.
· If bonus Bloodpoint items (like cakes) are provided during events, a recommended strategy is to use them on survivors to accumulate points, and then use those points to upgrade killer characters.

· The best way to increase Bloodpoint gain is to collect as many cake items as possible during events. The cakes provided during anniversary events are particularly useful.
· Among the general offerings, the following three are effective for increasing Bloodpoint gain:
- For Killers: Green Pudding (100% increase in all categories)
- For Survivors: Green Cake (100% increase for yourself)
- Usable by All: Party Streamer (100% increase for all players)

· Shards are most efficiently used to purchase original in-game characters. You can acquire all original characters for free by playing enough, and it's even better if you take advantage of sale periods.
· Auric Cells are best used to purchase licensed characters in the game. These characters can only be bought with real money, but you can save costs by looking out for sale periods.
· The Battle Pass is a good option for players who like cosmetic items, as you can recoup all invested Auric Cells by completing all items within the pass.

· It's recommended to refer to database websites like 'Night Light' for character purchase recommendations. These sites provide information by analyzing the usage frequency of each perk and the efficiency of each character.
· Currently (as of the video's creation), popular killer characters include:
- The Artist: Utilizes crow perks.
- The Clown: Blocks windows and uses bottles.
- The Knight: Checks generators and uses charge attacks.
· Popular survivor characters include:
- Kate: Utilizes window-checking perks.
- Feng Min: Window-breaking abilities.
- David King: Survival enhancement.

· The reason gameplay results differ even when using recommended perks is not just due to perk combinations but also due to differences in player experience and skill. Players who recommend perks are usually experienced players with a high understanding of the game.
· Here are recommended perk combinations for beginners:
- Killer (Specializing in Pallet Breaking):
· Perk 1: 'Enduring' (Reduces stun duration)
· Perk 2: 'Spirit Fury' (Destroys pallets after a stun)
· Perk 3: 'Brutal Strength' (Increases pallet breaking speed)
· This combination helps the killer break pallets more effectively and quickly down survivors.
- Killer (Stealth and Ambush Specialization):
· Perk 1: 'Corrupt Intervention' (Grants stealth when generators are damaged)
· Perk 2: 'Dying Light' (Grants stealth after unhooking)
· Perk 3: 'Hex: No One Escapes Death' (Grants stealth when totems are destroyed)
· This combination allows the killer to approach and ambush survivors without being detected.
- Survivor (Information Gathering and Survival Specialization):
· Perk 1: 'Bond' (Locates nearby survivors)
· Perk 2: 'Windows of Opportunity' (Locates generators and windows)
· This combination helps survivors understand their surroundings and play safely.

· Here are additional useful perk combinations for killer gameplay:
- 'Tinkerer' (The Hillbilly): Grants stealth to the killer when generators are 70% complete.
- 'Nurse's Calling' (The Nurse): Reveals the location of survivors healing nearby.
- 'Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance' (The Demogorgon): Applies a movement speed reduction effect to survivors repairing generators.
· These perks can help killers chase and down survivors.

· For survivor players, time management and information gathering are crucial. Here are perk combinations that help with this:
- 'Empathy' (David King): Locates nearby survivors, aiding in cooperative play.
- 'Windows of Opportunity' (Kate): Locates generators and windows, facilitating efficient movement and escape. This perk can be replaced by 'Resilience,' which, in addition to locating generators and windows, also increases movement speed when the survivor is in a chase.
· These perks will help beginner survivors increase their understanding of the game and improve their chances of survival.

· In multiplayer games like Dead by Daylight, the use of mods is prohibited. Modifying game files can lead to account suspension.
· Even non-influential mods, such as simple icon changes or graphic improvements, can be subject to sanctions according to the game company's policies, so using mods is not recommended.

· As competition in the game intensifies, trolling and bad manners tend to increase. This can manifest as players releasing stress.
· To reduce these negative experiences, you can disable the in-game chat function or utilize the reporting feature for bad-mannered players.
· It's important to refrain from actions that cause discomfort to others and to foster a gaming culture of mutual respect.