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 Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:50 pm
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, prepare yourself for a road trip of Maximum proportions! We're just going to stop in this lil' town to tank up and then we'll be on our merry way! Evil Scientist Survival 19% [ 4 ] Swamp Monster Survival 4% [ 1 ] Hunter's Game Survival 76% [ 16 ] July's Topic:   Survivors Study; and Eat Their Wheaties. Small towns are scary sometimes. When you find yourself at the mercy of small town folk, you are exposed to their ideas, to their methods of process, you conform. It's all part of survival in this case. Then you get sucked in. They've embedded you in their every day lives, without freedom of movement. They're watching you like a hawk, and you're feeling constricted. Tools--* shotgun * combat knife * Hostage * Steel resolve Tactics--* Wilderness survival training * stay in shadows and try to travel at night * somehow find a way to destroy their church, idol, or temple during your stay [if you're hoping to incite their anger, go for it!] * Keep your mouth shut * abstain from going to gatherings and drinking any foreign substances [e.g., the koolaid] * keep a healthy stash of snacks * Fit in. try not to stick out like a sore thumb. * Don't fit in so well that they make you their god/leader. There's a good chance death is involved. * Try not to call the cannibals "Cannibals." It might incite them, and they have bone crushing teeth. * Befriend the children. * Take a hostage! * Don't try to befriend the brainwashed children. * Don't get caught in your lies. They are ALWAYS watching you. ~~~~
Lets talk Small Town Cult Survival 101!
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:37 am
Well as with any survival thats going to involve tight spces, youre going to need a shotgun. As we've established in Zombie Survival, a shotgun clears away a good piece of a crowd it youre at close range and unlike zombies, you dont have to worry about destroying the brain....though it does help.
Assuming the town is residing in BFE youll need wilderness survival training along with all necessary equipment, including a combat knife.
from there youll need to decide on an objective. If you want to get out with your a** intact or if you want to be a brave mother ******** and try to destroy the cult.
If you choose A. stay in the shadows and try to travel at night, this will enable you to stay hidden and hopefully allow you to get out alive.
If you choose B. find someway to destroy their church, idol, temple thing while theyre all there.
in either scenario, good luck and may the Force have mercy on your happy a**
My apologies for not being very active, life has kept me busy
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:39 pm
We've missed you Azekual ^_^
Okay, the most important thing, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT. DO NOT let them know you're onto them, or you'll be on the funeral pyre sooner rather than later. This may mean not alerting the rest of your party of your discovery, but chances are half of them are going to die anyway (if not all).
Abstain from going to any of the cult's get-togethers and drinking the koolaid. If you really have to, pretend to eat/drink whatever they offer, then find the nearest private bathroom to spit it out. Hopefully you've brought your own snacks.
Try to avoid spying. I know it's tempting, but usually when you think you're the watcher, you're being watched. Once you know they're bad, it doesn't matter what they're up to, the important part is to get out asap.
Fit in. Until you can get out, best to let them think you're one of them as much as possible. Try not to stick out like a sore thumb.
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Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:46 pm
A good tactic? ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT::
YOU are NOT a GOD. YOU will NEVER be a GOD. GODS are worshipped, and often the worship gets scewed, and the people worshipping the GOD are CANNIBALS who eat CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN, and VENEMOUS TOADS. YOU must ALWAYS remember that YOU will NOT become a GOD. If you forget, YOU will probably DIE. Those who will 'worship' YOU and YOUR PUPPET RELIGION will probably end up SACRIFICING YOU so you can reach YOUR TRUE GODLY POTENTIAL. In simpler terms, DON'T BE A ******** AND ATTEMPT TO GET IT ON WITH THE HEAD PRIESTESS TO GET AHEAD IN THE CULT.
**note, the cannibalism would NOT apply to eating venemous toads. Also, the actual reference to cannibalism, and you getting sacrificed is just a generalization. And I'm sorry I'm so bitchy. Hormones(?).**
And besides, everyone knows that only I can become a god. Yes, I aware I'm horridly arrogant sometimes. 'Tis my vice.
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Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 3:45 am
In this kind of situation children are probably not as clear on what should happen in the eyes of the cult, so befreind a child and see if you can use them to escape.
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Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:50 am
If all else fails, take a hostage. The Head priest(ess) would be preferable but I guess any high ranking member would work
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Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:29 pm
Keep yourself sane. Don't fall for their brainwashing. Keep in mind that you have to survive for a reason.
And that's all I have. I don't know much about town cults. *sigh*
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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:10 pm
Uh, hey there. I was actually in a small town cult (born and raised Silent Hill style!) and the best thing to do is lie low. Agree with everything you hear, but be careful to never actually believe it. Lies, lies, lies. Make sure you get along with everyone and keep yourself CHARMING. Don not snap, yell, argue, or get caught in your lies.
The children will tell their parents whatever you say to them. They are loyal first and foremost to their parents, who are loyal first and foremost to the leader.
And remember: They are ALWAYS watching you.
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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:01 pm
Vanilla eXee
We've missed you Azekual ^_^
Okay, the most important thing, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT. DO NOT let them know you're onto them, or you'll be on the funeral pyre sooner rather than later. This may mean not alerting the rest of your party of your discovery, but chances are half of them are going to die anyway (if not all).
Abstain from going to any of the cult's get-togethers and drinking the koolaid. If you really have to, pretend to eat/drink whatever they offer, then find the nearest private bathroom to spit it out. Hopefully you've brought your own snacks.
Try to avoid spying. I know it's tempting, but usually when you think you're the watcher, you're being watched. Once you know they're bad, it doesn't matter what they're up to, the important part is to get out asap.
Fit in. Until you can get out, best to let them think you're one of them as much as possible. Try not to stick out like a sore thumb.
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Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:56 am
Priestess of Sekhmet Uh, hey there. I was actually in a small town cult (born and raised Silent Hill style!) and the best thing to do is lie low. Agree with everything you hear, but be careful to never actually believe it. Lies, lies, lies. Make sure you get along with everyone and keep yourself CHARMING. Don not snap, yell, argue, or get caught in your lies. The children will tell their parents whatever you say to them. They are loyal first and foremost to their parents, who are loyal first and foremost to the leader. And remember: They are ALWAYS watching you.
Any chance you'll tell us more about your experience? Pretty please??
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Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:14 pm
Vanilla eXee Priestess of Sekhmet Uh, hey there. I was actually in a small town cult (born and raised Silent Hill style!) and the best thing to do is lie low. Agree with everything you hear, but be careful to never actually believe it. Lies, lies, lies. Make sure you get along with everyone and keep yourself CHARMING. Don not snap, yell, argue, or get caught in your lies. The children will tell their parents whatever you say to them. They are loyal first and foremost to their parents, who are loyal first and foremost to the leader. And remember: They are ALWAYS watching you.
Any chance you'll tell us more about your experience? Pretty please??Not much to tell, really. My mom was 13 and my dad was 16 when they joined. They had druggie/alcoholic parents who didn't give a damn what they did. They got married, had me and three other kids and raised us in the cult. They were pretty standard in the way of cults. My mother made 150+k a year, but we were barely scraping by because she gave all the money to the leader. My dad never could hold a steady job. I told all the kids that something was wrong and that we needed to get out. The cult leader called when I was 10 and told my dad if I didn't shut up I'd have to leave. Alone. He told me, and then told me that not only did he love the leader MORE THAN ME (I was 10, remember) and that if I kept talking that he would send me away. So, for a while I was quiet. Then, I got pissed and I started talking. They sent me to live with my aunts, and we couldn't be happier!
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Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:22 am
Wow, such response! I'm happy about this topic, it makes me feel like part. . . of the. . . group. . .
Attacking and burning down their obsessions whilst in their custody is probably a bad idea. Sorry, Az, but that's a great way to get lynched. Tear down their walls and they'll have the anger built to make your last day their best.
I'd probably stay away from the children altogether. They're loyal to their parents, and they can be dangerous. Once you start acting NOT like the rest, they'll grow uncomfortable, and the last thing you need is your suspicions to come in the form of a threatened child. . .
I'd probably still stick with a steeled resolve, don't drink, allow any ceremonies to be played upon you, or try to think like the enemy.
Small towns have survival in mind as well. It is best to assume their smaller patrons have some idea of what goes on in the higher ranks, but only the higher ranks have the ultimate goal in mind.
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Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:03 pm
D_Marx Attacking and burning down their obsessions whilst in their custody is probably a bad idea. It's the worst idea ever.
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Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:03 pm
Priestess of Sekhmet D_Marx Attacking and burning down their obsessions whilst in their custody is probably a bad idea. It's the worst idea ever. If youre on your way out and you happen to be able to destroy it without slowing yourself down much, why not? especially if its night and all of the predatory animals are out that like to eat people who make loud noises and scare off their original prey. It may not be the best idea but if you need a few seconds to distract them its worth a try
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Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:57 pm
Azekual Priestess of Sekhmet D_Marx Attacking and burning down their obsessions whilst in their custody is probably a bad idea. It's the worst idea ever. If youre on your way out and you happen to be able to destroy it without slowing yourself down much, why not? especially if its night and all of the predatory animals are out that like to eat people who make loud noises and scare off their original prey. It may not be the best idea but if you need a few seconds to distract them its worth a try There are a lot of people in small towns, and the odds are that the center you need to blow to hell is smack dab in the center of the mess. Still not a good idea. . . HOWEVER. . . if you're outside and they're inside, feel free to burn the place down--this is if they leave you unattended because you've evaded their suspicions well enough that they trust you alone. Cults are crazy like that. sad I like the blowing up of things.
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