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Outbreak Scenario 2 (Patreon)

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2023-10-07 16:05:27

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2024-05

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Outbreak Scenario 2

I'll negotiate with Alex, hoping to reduce the toll or find another compromise. 8
I confront Alex, demanding passage based on our shared history and past trust. 6
I decide to find another way, even if it means risking the undead territories. 11
I'll set up camp nearby to observe and strategize, waiting for an opportune moment to cross. 35
I'll devise a plan to ambush Alex's group, taking control of the bridge, whatever the cost. 23

Content

I posted a poll yesterday for a scenario, but it was probably too easy. 81% of you voted the same way, suggesting that there was a clear choice. I want to make these scenarios much more difficult, so here is another.

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The Bridge Dilemma (10 months after outbreak)

You've been leading your group of survivors for what feels like an eternity, making tough decisions every day to ensure everyone's safety. Each face in your group represents a story of loss, hope, and resilience.

One day, as you're navigating through a dense forest, the sound of rushing water reaches your ears. Pushing through the foliage, you come upon a massive bridge spanning a turbulent river. The bridge appears to be the only safe passage across, and your maps show that the other potential crossings are days away, through territories rumored to be infested with the undead.

But as you prepare to cross, a rival group emerges from the other side. They've fortified their position, and it's clear they control the bridge. Among them stands a figure from your past: Alex, a once-trusted friend who had betrayed you and your group earlier, leading to the loss of valuable supplies and the death of a beloved member.

Alex steps forward and demands a toll for crossing: half of your group's food supplies. You know that giving up so much would jeopardize your group's survival in the days to come. But confrontation could lead to casualties on both sides.