Fairer, better, more democratic: the fans of Helldivers 2 make their own rules.
Helldivers 2 is just damn deadly. In addition to the sometimes overwhelming hordes of enemies, friendly fire, misdirected orbital strikes or even your own Gatling turret are a constant danger!
Sounds stressful, but it’s fun: In the Helldivers 2 test you’ll read why all of these things make the game so appealing. But one thing is also certain: without teamwork and good cohesion, you’ll bite the extraterrestrial grass faster than you can say “For democracy.”
And that’s exactly why fans are developing one right now List of unofficial laws for Helldivers 2, which are intended to ensure more fun and more successful missions. This is well received: more and more players are adding their ideas to the tacit agreement.
Looting? Please only with permission!
The Reddit user RhuanSqx originally only posted a very manageable list of tips. It grew and grew and now includes over a dozen points. The title: “The Unwritten Rules of Helldivers.” Only, of course, they are somehow… already written. Well, you know what that means!
The agreement is aimed not only at newcomers but also at veterans. It includes simple things, such as the rule “Don’t run into your teammate’s line of fire,” but now also includes more complex strategies.
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For example, automatic gun turrets should always be placed in elevated positions so that the team on the ground can move as freely as possible and does not have to fear their own barrage.
The towers in Helldivers 2 pay no attention to who is in their way and just keep shooting! A very typical cause of friendly fire accidents:
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Also important for true honorable Helldivers players: “Don’t loot the equipment of your fallen teammates unless they give you permission.” But: It is allowed to pick up collected samples after death. They are distributed across teams at the end of the mission anyway.
Reddit in the Helldivers frenzy
The self-imposed Helldivers etiquette is well received: In the Reddit thread, many other players share their experiences, debate tricks and give suggestions.
By the way, this applies to the entire Helldivers Reddit: The forums are literally overflowing with helpful tactics and suggestions for successful missions on the merciless alien worlds of bugs and cyborgs.
And we also delved deep and provide 7 essential tips for Helldivers 2 directly from the GameStar tester!
Despite some technical quirks, Helldivers 2 is currently on a Steam record and is receiving a lot of praise for its uncompromising action, ingenious Starship Troopers flair and high chaos factor. The only question that remains is whether the players will stick to their unofficial agreement.
What are your experiences with Helldivers 2 and do you agree with the points in the community agreement? Feel free to write us your personal tips in the comments below!
