MOODLE - Guildhall School
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Static Threats: Trees, Boulders, and Snowmen
Pine Trees: The most abundant obstacle on the slope. Their collision detection extends slightly wider than the visible green needles, making tight brushes dangerous. Aim for the empty white space between tree clusters rather than skimming the edge of branches. snowrider
Boulders and Rocks: Unlike trees, which have vertical hitboxes, boulders have wide, low footprints. Attempting to jump over large boulders is extremely risky; routing around them along a flat contour is the safer option.
Snowmen: Often placed in lines or flanking gift drops. While visually soft, hitting a snowman ends your run instantly. Their hitboxes match their visual frames closely, making them reliable targets to weave between.
Dynamic Threats: Giant Rolling Snowballs
The true run-killers of the deep downhill run are the rolling snowballs. Spawning higher up the slope, they descend forward while oscillating laterally:
Predictive Routing: Never aim for where a rolling snowball is currently positioned. Identify its downhill angle and cut sharply in the opposite direction.
The Jump Trap: Avoid jumping directly over large rolling snowballs. Their vertical hitboxes expand upward, frequently catching the underside of the sled mid-hop.