Competitive:Callouts
Callouts are concise phrases designed to broadcast as much information about the enemy as possible in as few syllables as possible. Splatoon squads should consider using them to improve team coordination.
Callouts use a common format of [number of enemies] at [location]. More detailed information may be called out: [weapon held by enemy] at [location] moving to [location].
If the enemy has taken damage: [weapon held by enemy] is weak.
To say that the enemy is located where the player got splatted: on my X. To signal the location, the splatted player needs to press the signal button .
Traded with [weapon held by enemy] is used to communicate that both the player and the enemy got splatted.
Got [number of enemies] or got [weapon held by enemy] are used to report any successful splats.
[weapon held by enemy] got me is used to communicate that the player got splatted and the team is one down.
[weapon held by enemy] jumped out is used to communicate that the enemy super jumped away.
For example, a typical callout would be "charger on their snipe". This callout alerts the team that a Splat Charger or E-liter player is at the most common sniping location.
Weapon naming
The full weapon name could be used, but these abbreviations and alternate names make communication more efficient. Special Weapons should also be called out if they are being deployed.
Shooters
- File:S Weapon .52 Gal .png [[]] - 52, Gal.
- File:S Weapon .52 Gal Deco .png [[]] - 52, Gal, 52 Deco.
- File:S Weapon .96 Gal .png [[]] - 96, Gal.
- File:S Weapon .96 Gal Deco .png [[]] - 96, Gal, 96 Deco.
- File:S Weapon Aerospray MG .png [[]] - Aero.
- File:S Weapon Aerospray PG .png [[]] - Aero.
- File:S Weapon Aerospray RG .png [[]] - Aero.
- File:S Weapon Berry Splattershot Pro .png [[]] - Berry, Berry Pro, Pro.
- File:S Weapon Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose .png [[]] - H-3, Cherry.
- File:S Weapon Custom Dual Squelcher .png [[]] - Squelcher.
- File:S Weapon Custom Jet Squelcher .png [[]] - Jet.
- File:S Weapon Custom Splattershot Jr. .png [[]] - Junior, Custom Junior.
- File:S Weapon Dual Squelcher .png [[]] - Squelcher.
- File:S Weapon Forge Splattershot Pro .png [[]] - Forge, Forge Pro, Pro.
- File:S Weapon H-3 Nozzlenose .png [[]] - H-3.
- File:S Weapon H-3 Nozzlenose D .png [[]] - H-3.
- File:S Weapon Hero Shot Replica .png [[]] - Splattershot.
- File:S Weapon Jet Squelcher .png [[]] - Jet.
- File:S Weapon L-3 Nozzlenose .png [[]] - L-3.
- File:S Weapon L-3 Nozzlenose D .png [[]] - L-3.
- File:S Weapon Neo Splash-o-matic .png [[]] - Splash.
- File:S Weapon Neo Sploosh-o-matic .png [[]] - Sploosh.
- File:S Weapon N-ZAP '83 .png [[]] - N-zap.
- File:S Weapon N-ZAP '85 .png [[]] - N-zap.
- File:S Weapon N-ZAP '89 .png [[]] - N-zap.
- File:S Weapon Octoshot Replica .png [[]] - Tentatek, T-tek, Octoshot.
- File:S Weapon Splash-o-matic .png [[]] - Splash.
- File:S Weapon Splattershot .png [[]] - Splattershot.
- File:S Weapon Splattershot Jr. .png [[]] - Junior.
- File:S Weapon Splattershot Pro .png [[]] - Pro.
- File:S Weapon Sploosh-o-matic .png [[]] - Sploosh.
- File:S Weapon Sploosh-o-matic 7 .png [[]] - Sploosh.
- File:S Weapon Tentatek Splattershot .png [[]] - Tentatek, T-tek, Octoshot.
- File:S Weapon Wasabi Splattershot .png [[]] - Wasabi.
Blasters
- File:S Weapon Blaster .png [[]] - Blaster.
- File:S Weapon Custom Blaster .png [[]] - Blaster.
- File:S Weapon Custom Range Blaster .png [[]] - Blaster, CRB.
- File:S Weapon Grim Range Blaster .png [[]] - Blaster, Grim.
- File:S Weapon Luna Blaster .png [[]] - Luna, Blaster.
- File:S Weapon Luna Blaster Neo .png [[]] - Luna, Blaster.
- File:S Weapon Range Blaster .png [[]] - Blaster.
- File:S Weapon Rapid Blaster .png [[]] - Rapid, Blaster.
- File:S Weapon Rapid Blaster Deco .png [[]] - Rapid, Blaster.
- File:S Weapon Rapid Blaster Pro .png [[]] - Rapid, Blaster.
- File:S Weapon Rapid Blaster Pro Deco .png [[]] - Rapid, Blaster.
Chargers
- File:S Weapon Bamboozler 14 Mk I .png [[]] - Bamboo.
- File:S Weapon Bamboozler 14 Mk II .png [[]] - Bamboo.
- File:S Weapon Bamboozler 14 Mk III .png [[]] - Bamboo.
- File:S Weapon Bento Splat Charger .png [[]] - Charger, Bento.
- File:S Weapon Bento Splatterscope .png [[]] - Charger, Bento.
- File:S Weapon Classic Squiffer .png [[]] - Squiffer, Charger.
- File:S Weapon Custom E-liter 3K .png [[]] - Charger.
- File:S Weapon Custom E-liter 3K Scope .png [[]] - Charger.
- File:S Weapon E-liter 3K .png [[]] - Charger.
- File:S Weapon E-liter 3K Scope .png [[]] - Charger.
- File:S Weapon Fresh Squiffer .png [[]] - Squiffer, Charger.
- File:S Weapon Hero Charger Replica .png [[]] - Charger.
- File:S Weapon Kelp Splat Charger .png [[]] - Charger.
- File:S Weapon Kelp Splatterscope .png [[]] - Charger.
- File:S Weapon New Squiffer .png [[]] - Squiffer, Charger.
- File:S Weapon Splat Charger .png [[]] - Charger.
- File:S Weapon Splatterscope .png [[]] - Charger.
Rollers
- File:S Weapon Carbon Roller .png [[]] - Carbon.
- File:S Weapon Carbon Roller Deco .png [[]] - Carbon.
- File:S Weapon CoroCoro Splat Roller .png [[]] - CoroCoro, Roller.
- File:S Weapon Dynamo Roller .png [[]] - Dynamo.
- File:S Weapon Gold Dynamo Roller .png [[]] - Dynamo.
- File:S Weapon Hero Roller Replica .png [[]] - Roller.
- File:S Weapon Krak-On Splat Roller .png [[]] - Krak-On, Roller.
- File:S Weapon Splat Roller .png [[]] - Roller.
- File:S Weapon Tempered Dynamo Roller .png [[]] - Dynamo.
Brushes
- File:S Weapon Inkbrush .png [[]] - Brush.
- File:S Weapon Inkbrush Nouveau .png [[]] - Brush.
- File:S Weapon Octobrush .png [[]] - Brush.
- File:S Weapon Octobrush Nouveau .png [[]] - Brush.
- File:S Weapon Permanent Inkbrush .png [[]] - Brush.
Sloshers
- File:S Weapon Slosher .png [[]] - Bucket, Slosher.
- File:S Weapon Slosher Deco .png [[]] - Bucket, Slosher.
- File:S Weapon Sloshing Machine .png [[]] - Sloshine, Slosher.
- File:S Weapon Sloshing Machine Neo .png [[]] - Sloshine, Slosher.
- File:S Weapon Soda Slosher .png [[]] - Bucket, Slosher.
- File:S Weapon Tri-Slosher .png [[]] - Bucket, Tri-Slosher.
- File:S Weapon Tri-Slosher Nouveau .png [[]] - Bucket, Tri-Slosher.
Splatlings
- File:S Weapon Custom Hydra Splatling .png [[]] - Hydra, Custom Hydra.
- File:S Weapon Heavy Splatling .png [[]] - Heavy, Splatling.
- File:S Weapon Heavy Splatling Deco .png [[]] - Heavy, Splatling.
- File:S Weapon Heavy Splatling Remix .png [[]] - Heavy, Splatling, Remix.
- File:S Weapon Hydra Splatling .png [[]] - Hydra.
- File:S Weapon Mini Splatling .png [[]] - Mini.
- File:S Weapon Refurbished Mini Splatling .png [[]] - Mini, Remi.
- File:S Weapon Zink Mini Splatling .png [[]] - Mini, Zink, Zimi.
Location naming
- Our and Their - These modifiers are used to distinguish things on "our" side vs "their" side. This leads to names like "Our Perch" and "Their Halfpipe".
- Left and Right - Used to identify one of the repeated features on the left or right side of a map. This leads to names like "Our Left Box" and "Our Right Box".
- Spawn - The area near the Spawn Point.
- Zone - The zones in Splat Zones.
- Tower - The tower in Tower Control.
- Goal - The Rainmaker goal.
- Mid - The middle of the map.
- Structures - Areas can be called out by their shape or structure: Square, Wall, Bridge.
- Decorations - Naming an area based on the decorations near it can result in callouts that are very easy to remember. An area with a shovel prop could be called Tool. The area near a tree would be called Tree. The area near a box or crate could be called Box or Crate.
- Hill or Ramp - An incline.
- Snipe - An area commonly used for sniping.
- Top, Perch, Pillar, or Overlook - An elevated location.
- Plat - A platform.
- Court - An open area.
- Street - A long ramp or walkway.
- Open - Ramps and walkways that are lacking cover.
- Close - Ramps and walkways that are closed off by a wall, ceiling, or tunnel.
- Back - A generally avoided or less-used area of the map that is "in the back" and out of the way.
- Sneaky - A stealthy path to a location.
- Alley - A narrow path, often enclosed by walls.
- Cubby - A location with walls on 3 sides. Often a good spot to place a Beakon.
- Cat - Catwalk. These are grated surfaces that squids will drop through.
- Jump - A location where a jump is required to move from one location to another.
- Elbow - Walkways with a 90 degree angle.
- Shoulder - A ramp leading up the side of a tall or large structure.
Map overviews with callouts
Examples
These are just examples. A team may decide that different or more detailed location callouts are needed in a particular area.
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Map Legend
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Mahi-Mahi Resort Phase A
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Mahi-Mahi Resort Phase B
Templates
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Mahi-Mahi Resort Phase A
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Mahi-Mahi Resort Phase B