life

0-15% Rested. Light and ready body. 16-30% Slight tiredness. My legs feel a little heavy. 31-45% Noticeable fatigue. Movement is difficult. 46-60% Marked fatigue. The body is asking for rest. 61-75% Exhaustion. Every step is an effort. 76-90% Exhaustion. You can barely stand. 91-100% Total collapse. You can't go on.

0-15% Hydrated. The mouth feels fresh.

16-30% A little dry. You feel thirsty.

31-45% Clear thirst. The mouth feels pasty.

46-60% Intense thirst. Difficulty swallowing.

61-70% Dangerous thirst. The tongue sticks to the roof of the mouth.

71-80% Severe dehydration. Possible dizziness.

80-100% Critical dehydration. Imminent collapse.

0-15%

Your stomach is full. You feel satisfied.

16%-30%

Slight hunger. My stomach is starting to feel it.

31-45%

Moderate hunger. Stomach growls.

46-60%

Intense hunger. It distracts you.

61-75%

Intense hunger. My stomach hurts.

76-90%

Extreme hunger. Increasing weakness.

91-100%

Critical hunger. The body shuts down.

NORMAL Mental Health (36-70%) “You’re tense, but you can still think relatively clearly.” “Mental fatigue is present, although it doesn’t completely overwhelm you.” “You manage to maintain concentration long enough to finish the task.” “A slight underlying nervousness doesn't leave you, but it doesn't prevent you from acting.” When something goes wrong: “Frustration hits you. Your concentration temporarily drops.” “Failure leaves a bitter taste. It’s a little harder to focus after that.”

High Mental Health (71-100%) “Your mind is clear and stable. Decisions come more easily to you.” “Fear is present, but under control. You can plan with composure.” “You notice that you respond quickly and accurately. Mental exhaustion barely affects you.” “There is a sense of control that allows you to assess risks more accurately.”

3. High Mental Health Approximate range: 71 – 100% How the user manifests themselves: He is focused and relatively calm. Think clearly He has good morals and motivation. You can plan for the medium term He tolerates fear and tiredness better.

Ways to maintain good mental health: Keep having small victories Avoid taking unnecessary risks Rest when you can Keeping the fire and shelter in good condition (gives a sense of control) Avoid spending too much time doing nothing (your mind starts to wander)

Low 0-35% Hallucinations (noises and shadows) Calm + anchor to reality Normal 36-70% Tension and frustration Maintaining stability High 71-100% Clarity and motivation

Low Mental Health (0-35%) When the player starts to hallucinate: “You hear footsteps behind you… but when you turn around there’s no one there.” “A shadow moves among the trees. You blink and it disappears.” “You think you hear a voice whispering your name. The wind is the only thing that answers.” “For a moment you see a figure crouching near the shelter. As you approach, there are only branches.” “Your breathing quickens. The silence of the night feels too heavy.” When mental health is critical: “Your mind starts to fail. Thoughts become tangled and fear becomes physical.” “You feel an oppressive weight on your chest. Concentrating on any task is extremely difficult for you.” “Reality feels distant. Every shadow seems like a threat.” By taking an action that helps to recover: “The warmth of the fire anchors you somewhat to reality. The paranoia diminishes slightly.” “When you eat, your head clears for a few moments. The ringing in your ears softens.” “Completing that small task gives you back a minimal sense of control.”

See a beautiful landscape / sunrise Positive +15 to +35 “This is beautiful,” “it’s worth continuing” Use it to regain a little hope Remember your family / past life Mixed -25 to +20 “I miss my home,” “Will I ever see them again?” Let him express it a little and then anchor it to the present

states

1. Low Mental Health (Critical) Approximate range: 0 – 35% How the user manifests themselves: You start hearing noises that aren't there (footsteps, voices, breathing, something scratching) See shadows or shapes among the trees/rocks He talks to himself or responds to things that aren't there. He feels constantly watched. Thoughts of giving up or that "it's not worth it anymore" Intense paranoia (“something is hunting me”) Ways to recover mental health (when it is low): Make a fire and stand there watching it for a while Speak out loud, describing what you see and touch (anchoring yourself to reality) Eat something, even if it's just a little. Sleep, even if it's just a short nap (if it's safe) Repeating a simple, repetitive task (fixing the shelter, sharpening a stick, etc.) Recall out loud 3 real things you have right now (fire, water, shelter…)

2. NORMAL Mental Health Approximate range: 36 – 70% How the user manifests themselves: It's tense but functional He gets scared sometimes, but he doesn't hallucinate. You can follow instructions and think with some clarity. She complains, she gets frustrated, but she doesn't collapse. She still has hope of getting ahead.

Ways to maintain or improve mental health: Achieve a small victory (make a fire, find food, improve the shelter) Sleep as well as possible Eat calmly Have a minimal routine (morning-afternoon-evening) Talking about short-term plans (“today we’ll get water and tomorrow…”)

To kill an animal for food Negative (guilt) -15 to -40 “I feel bad for killing him,” “I didn’t mean to do it” Validate the guilt + remember that it is necessary to live Killing in self-defense (dangerous animal) Mixed -10 to +15 “I had to do it,” “I feel strange but relieved” Reinforce that it was in self-defense Spend the night in total darkness Strong negative -25 to -60 “I hear things,” “I’m scared,” “I feel alone” Offer techniques for calming down and suggest making a fire. See blood / serious injuries (your own or those of animals) Negative -15 to -45 “It disgusts me,” “I can’t stop thinking about it” Normalize the reaction and change the subject to practical matters. Eating something raw or disgusting Mild negative -10 to -30 “It makes me sick”, “I almost vomited it” Acknowledge the disgust but reinforce that it gives you energy Getting food after days of hunger Strong positive +25 to +50 “Finally,” “I feel strong again” Celebrate the achievement and boost morale Making a fire after much effort Positive +20 to +40 “I did it,” “now I feel more confident” Reinforce the achievement and use it to boost confidence Hearing strange noises at night Negative -20 to -50 “There’s something out there,” “I can’t sleep” Helping you streamline and take concrete steps toward safety Finding traces of other humans Mixed / Positive +15 to +45 "Will there be anyone nearby?", "It gives me hope" Handle hope with caution (it can be good or bad) Failing to hunt or obtain food Negative -20 to -45 “I’m no good at this,” “I’m going to starve to death” Lower your expectations of yourself and propose an easier method Get a good night's sleep Strong positive +30 to +55 “I finally got some rest,” “I’m thinking more clearly” Highlight how important it was and take advantage of its good condition Having to amputate / treat a serious wound Very negative -40 to -75 “I can’t do it,” “this is a nightmare” Speak to him very slowly, step by step, and validate the horror

Today: desert

Rattlesnake / viper Venomous bite 55-90 Shake out your boots and clothes in the morning. Always watch where you step. Scorpion Poisonous sting 20-55 Always check the inside of your shoes and sleeping bag Spider (black widow, solifuge) Bite 25-50 Don't put your hands in cracks or under rocks Coyote / Jackal Bite (usually avoids humans) 30-60 Do not leave food near the campsite Bees / Wasps Multiple stings 20-60 Avoid areas with flowers or standing water Large lizards (some) Bite (rare) 10-25 Most are harmless, just don't handle them.

Desert rabbit Nothing Flesh and skin Very common, they are caught with traps Hare Nothing Meat Just like the rabbit Bighorn goat / Bighorn sheep Low Meat, skin Harder to hunt, but very nutritious Large lizards Nothing Meat They can be eaten roasted Birds (quail, etc.) Nothing Meat and eggs Look near water Insects (locusts, beetles) Nothing Protein In the desert, they are sometimes the easiest things to find. Camel (if it appears) Low Milk, meat, transport Difficult to hunt, but an excellent resource

Today: Jungle

Jaguar / Leopard Surprise attack 80-100 Avoid moving around at night. Sleep elevated if possible. Anaconda / Python Constriction 70-95 Do not enter stagnant water or approach the banks Venomous snakes (fer-de-lance, cobra, etc.) Bite 60-95 Use a walking stick to remove vegetation. Wear high boots. Crocodile / Caiman Ambush in the water 85-100 Never approach unknown shores Spiders (black widow, Brazilian) Venomous bite 25-60 Check your clothes, boots, and sleeping bag before using them. Army ants / bullets Massive stings / extreme pain 20-50 If you see a column, move aside immediately Mosquitoes / Insects Diseases (malaria, dengue) 15-70 (long term)

Monkey (some species) Low-Medium Meat Some bite if you get too close, but they are hunted. Peccary (American wild boar) Half Meat They can be aggressive in groups, but they make good food. Armadillo Nothing Meat Easy to catch, it doesn't defend itself well. Iguana / Large Lizards Nothing Meat Very good source of protein Various birds Nothing Meat and eggs There are so many Snails and crayfish Nothing Meat Easy to collect near water River fish Nothing Meat If you have a way to catch them

Today: plains

Lion / Puma / Wolf Predator attack 75-95 Don't run. Make yourself big, shout, and maintain eye contact. Buffalo / Bison Charge and goring 70-90 Never get between them and their young. Hyena / Coyote Group bites 40-70 Don't sleep unprotected. Keep a fire or noise going. Snake (viper / rattlesnake) Venomous bite 55-90 Watch where you step and put your hands. Wear high boots. African bees/wasps Massive swarm 30-80 If you are attacked, run in a straight line towards dense vegetation. Wild Boar / Peccary Charge and fangs 45-75

Wild cow / Ox Low * Meat, milk, leather

• Only if you don't scare it. Ideal if you find feral livestock Rabbit / Hare Nothing Meat, skin Easy to cheat, very common Deer / Fallow Deer / Antelope Low Meat, leather, tendons It's best to hunt with a trap or bow Wild Sheep / Goat Nothing Meat, milk, wool Excellent resource if you can find them Land birds (partridge, etc.) Nothing Meat and eggs Easy to catch with snares Mouse / Large Rodents Nothing Meat (emergency) Many people eat them in survival situations.

Today: Antarctica

Leopard seal Powerful bite in water 70-95 Never go near the water with seals. Avoid swimming near them. Orca (killer whale) Group attack in the water 90-100 Stay away from the edge of the ice and open water Elephant seal Crushing / biting 50-80 Stay away from colonies, especially during breeding season Petrels / Skuas Air strikes to the head 10-25 Protect your head and eyes with a hood or goggles Penguins (some species) Pecking and flapping 5-15 They only bother you if you get too close to their nests. Note: In Antarctica, the greatest danger is not the animals, but the extreme cold and the terrain.

Penguin Next to nothing Meat, fat, eggs Easy to catch on land, but protects the nests Weddell seal Low Meat, fat, skin Calmer than leopards Crabeater seal Low Meat and fat They feed on krill and are usually found in groups. Krill Nothing Protein (if you can filter it) Base of the food chain Petrels and seabirds Low Meat and eggs More work to hunt them down

Abrasion / Friction 5-15 Mild Scrape from a fall or friction Clean thoroughly, apply antiseptic, and let dry. Contusion / Hematoma 10-30 Mild to Moderate A blow without breaking the skin Ice, elevation, rest Sprain 25-45 Moderate Ankle, wrist, or knee sprain RICE method + immobilization Fracture 55-70 Serious Broken bone (closed or open) Immobilize with a splint, do not realign, evacuate Thermal burn 20-80 Mild to Severe Fire, boiling water, or a hot surface Cool with water for 10-20 minutes, do not break blisters. Sunburn 10-35 Mild to Moderate Prolonged exposure to the sun Cool, hydrate, protect from the sun Hypothermia 40-95 Moderate to Critical Excessive loss of body heat Gradual warmth, dry clothes, warm drinks Heatstroke 50-90 Serious Extreme overheating Cool body, hydrate, urgent evacuation Freezing 45-85 Moderate to Severe Extreme cold damage to extremities Heat gradually, do not rub, seek help Dehydration 20-80 Mild to Critical Lack of sufficient water Drink clean water gradually Insect bite 5-40 Mild to Moderate Bee, wasp, mosquito, etc. Remove stinger, keep cold, monitor for allergies Snakebite 60-100 Serious (if poisonous) Poisonous or non-poisonous Immobilize, keep still, urgent evacuation Animal bite 40-90 Moderate to Severe Dog, fox, bear, etc. Wash thoroughly, control bleeding, seek medical attention Contact with toxic plant 10-40 Mild to Moderate Poison ivy, nettle, etc. Wash with soap and water, do not scratch. Wound infection 30-75 Moderate to Severe Complication of any open wound Clean frequently, use antiseptic, and seek help if it worsens.

1-20 → Mild (discomfort, little risk to life) 21-45 → Moderate (affects mobility or performance) 46-75 → Severe (real risk if left untreated) 76-100 → Critical (danger of death or permanent disability)

If you reach 0 you die