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Traditional Dodgeball

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The Traditional Dodgeball mode is the most bare-bones of the three. There are no special moves and the only way to cross the center line is if someone jumps over it, after which players immediately return to their side. Thus, players can only rely on their basic skills and various throws to win. Timing and opportunity are key here, as everyone has a pretty good idea of where the other players are. It's good strategy, for example, to throw at a player who is holding a ball since they won't be able to catch or counter it. Well placed power throws are important too. Depending on the number of balls in play (there can be up to five), double teaming is a good strategy as well.

02/09/08