SAND: Raiders of Sophie

Desert Routes

SAND: Raiders of Sophie deserts are sightline maps. If you drive the ridge, everyone with a gun already knows your heading. Use the low ground.

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Ridges are binoculars for other people

Travel the troughs. Peak only when you need a look. A walking fortress on a dune is a billboard.

Storms and weather can hide you — and them. Slow down when vis is gone.

POIs on the horizon are optional

A far wreck might be empty or a PvP magnet. Probe with a light craft if you have one. Parking the whole base on a maybe is slow.

Extract heading first

Turn the walker before the bag is heavy. Tight canyons do not like last-second 180s under fire.

Players who like short recaps can find more in extra pointers.