Survival Strategies

Overview

Weather and seasons aren’t just background elements — they are central to survival. Knowing how to adapt to changing skies, storms, and seasonal shifts can make the difference between thriving and struggling.

This guide collects practical tips for surviving the challenges introduced by weather and seasons.

Surviving Clear & Dry Weather ☀️

  • Always keep track of water levels at rivers and lakes. They may shrink as the dry season continues.

  • Plan ahead by learning the map’s permanent water sources.

  • Use the open visibility to your advantage — but remember it works both ways. Predators and prey can see just as clearly.

Surviving Rain 🌧️

  • Use the noise of rainfall to move stealthily. It can mask your footsteps.

  • Expect reduced visibility. Be cautious of ambushes.

  • Take advantage of water becoming more plentiful — travel is less risky when hydration is guaranteed.

Surviving Thunderstorms ⛈️

  • ⚡ Never stay in wide open fields during lightning storms. Lightning can strike and cause damage.

  • Seek cover when thunder intensifies — it signals lightning is close.

  • Use thunderstorms strategically: storms can disrupt others’ awareness, giving you chances to move unseen.

Adapting to Seasons 🔄

  • In dry seasons, focus on resource management. Competition for water intensifies, so plan your movements carefully.

  • In rainy seasons, stay mobile but cautious. Abundant water means easier survival, but storms increase the risk of sudden death.

  • Watch the skies during seasonal transitions. They give clues about what’s coming next.

General Strategies 🌍

  • Stay flexible. Weather and seasons are designed to force adaptation.

  • Pay attention to sound. Rain and thunder are more than atmosphere — they’re survival cues.

  • Work with or against the environment. A predator may use a storm to mask an ambush, while prey can use reduced visibility to escape.

Conclusion

Weather and seasons make every session different. By learning how to adapt to clear skies, heavy storms, and shifting seasonal patterns, players can turn environmental challenges into survival advantages.

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