When a life is imperiled or a dire situation is at hand, safe alternatives may not exist. To deal with the worse-case scenarios presented in this game, we highly recommend—insist, actually—that the best course of action is to consult a professionally trained expert. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNDERTAKE ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS GAME YOURSELF. But because highly trained professionals may not always be available when the safety of individuals is at risk, we have asked experts and conducted research on various subjects to determine the techniques that PUBLISHER, [MOD,] AUTHORS AND EXPERTS DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY from any injury that may result from the use, proper or improper, of the information contained in this game. All the information in this game comes from experts and reference sources at hand, but we do not guarantee that the information contained herein is complete, safe or accurate, nor should it be considered a substitute for your good judgement and common sense. And finally, nothing in this game should be construed or interpreted to infringe on the rights of other persons or to violate criminal statutes: we urge you to obey all laws and respect all rights, including property rights, of others.
Yes, that paragraph, missing sentence and all, is on the front cover of the rulebook.
No, it doesn't matter, because none of the scenarios will help you survive anything, and a good number of them aren't even scenarios that anyone would consider worst-case.
How does this work?
You post in-thread that you want a question.
I pull a random question card and give it to you.
The question has three possible answers.
You try to choose the one that the game says is the best*.
If you're correct, you get a point. If you're wrong, you don't get a point.
Game stats
Victims: 23
Total questions asked: 156/600
Overall stats: 125-95 (.568)
Poor Unfortunate Souls
Name
✓
✗
%
BipolarChemist
2
0
1.000
Blackberry
1
0
1.000
Mitillos
7
2
.778
Who
3
1
.750
inspirateloos
6
3
.667
sthar8
6
3
.667
DiplomatDC
2
1
.667
swyellowtail
5
3
.625
Cheery Dog
4
3
.571
JDGA
6
5
.545
Bins
1
1
.500
DarkLightA
1
1
.500
Flubbernugget
1
1
.500
RedCoyote
1
1
.500
Feirei
8
10
.444
KingdomAces
4
5
.444
D3f3nd3r
4
6
.400
Save the Dragons
3
5
.375
xtopherusD
1
2
.333
animorpherv1
2
5
.286
phokdapolees
0
3
.000
ZZZX
0
1
.000
*Game may not always be accurate. According to the rules, "(NOTE: Many Worst-Case Scenario Survival situations have more than one correct answer, but
only one correct answer
is presented on each card.)"
Last edited by diginova on Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:14 pm, edited 17 times in total.
Post
Post #63 (isolation #14) » Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:26 am
Postby diginova »
In post 60, Mitillos wrote:I kinda want to call bullshit on mine. A heart attack can show the following symptoms: sweating and anxiety from A, left arm pain and tingling in the extremities from B, chest pains and nausea from C. It can even be virtually symptomless, in which case you can't identify it with any of those, at all.
I never said this game was good. Look at the first question asked this entire game.
Try guessing what the designers thought the correct answer was
Post
Post #71 (isolation #15) » Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:56 am
Postby diginova »
In post 68, Save The Dragons wrote:This game is actually pretty boring to play, the way you are doing it is kind of fun.
I have the game, but I haven't played in several years; there's only one answer I remember (which is what to do in case you meet an alien. Glad that's the only thing I learned from this game).
/in
I may switch to a slightly more board-game style format, but it won't be as boring as it is in real life. I'd run it as more of a quiz show.
Validating answers now.
Post
Post #89 (isolation #18) » Fri Sep 12, 2014 2:51 pm
Postby diginova »
So I think the way this game was created is they took a snippet at random from the book and put it onto a card.
They then had their unpaid intern write the other two choices with no other information and no fact checking.
Post
Post #90 (isolation #19) » Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:14 pm
Postby diginova »
Spoiler: Bins' result
HOW TO SURVIVE IN A STRUCTURE THAT IS HIT BY LIGHTNING
A
Stay at least 4' from the walls.
B
Sit on a windowsill or lean on a glass door.
C
Wear rubber flip-flops and stay away from electrical outlets.
Spoiler: D3f3nd3r's result
HOW TO TREAT AN INFECTED WOUND WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS
A
Probe the wound with a sterile instrument to drain any pus.
B
Drink the milk of a dandelion, then rub the flower on the wound.
C
Prevent circulation to the wound and rinse it with a solution of half tobacco and half sterile water.
Spoiler: Feirei's result
HOW TO JUMP FROM A MOVING TRAIN
A
Bend your knees, leap perpendicular and away from the train, then roll like a log.
B
Bend your knees, leap far from the train, and try to land on your feet.
C
Leap from the train, then tuck and roll away from it.
Spoiler: KingdomAces' result
HOW TO MAKE HOLES FOR ICE FISHING
A
Use an ice auger to drill a hole no more than 12" in diameter.
B
Use a hammer and ice pick to make a hole no more than 20" in diameter.
C
Use an ice spike and torch to make a hole 4" in diameter.
Spoiler: Mitillos' result
HOW TO KEEP YOUR COMPUTER SECURE
A
Use the Internet only between the hours of 3 A.M. and 6 A.M. eastern time.
B
Install two layers of encryption software on your computer: one state-of-the-art and one outdated.
C
Get a separate phone line for your computer and place a tap on that line.
Spoiler: Save the Dragons' result
HOW TO RIDE A MOTORCYCLE IN THE RAIN
A
Ride on the painted lines of the road, since these give you better traction.
B
Ride in the center of the lane.
C
Ride in the tire tracks of the car ahead of you.
Spoiler: sthar8's result
HOW TO FOIL A UFO ABDUCTION
A
Never travel alone in the woods. No UFO abduction has ever involved more than seven people.
B
Dress like a tourist and carry cameras and a map. Appear willing to go with the aliens.
C
Focus your thoughts toward the alien. Tell it, “Leave me alone. Go away, I have a virus.”
Spoiler: swyellowtail's result
HOW TO AVOID AVALANCHES
A
Never walk on snow-covered mountainsides between noon and 5 P.M.
B
Stay away from newly snow-covered convex slopes
C
Whenever entering a valley, yodel or shout loudly three times to start an avalanche from a safe distance.
Spoiler: Who's result
HOW TO RECOGNIZE A SHIP COMING TO YOUR RESCUE
A
The ship will blow its horns at least twice.
B
The ship will fire an orange signal or three white parachute flares.
C
The ship will get as close as possible and will fire off an exploding weapon five times in succession.
Names in
red
have new questions.
animorpherv1
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO TELL IF SOMEONE HAS SWALLOWED ANT POISON
A
Symptoms include shortness of breath and chest pains.
B
Symptoms include excitability and trembling.
C
Symptoms include dilated pupils and sore throat.
Bins
(1-0, 1.000)
HOW TO REACT WHEN CAUGHT IN A CROWD
A
Tense your arms and fold them over your stomach as if you are carrying something. Allow yourself to be carried by the crowd.
B
Drop to the floor, shield your face and cover the back of your neck with your hands.
C
Keep your knees locked and your arms extended over your head. Be flexible, and go withe the flow as much as possible.
Cheery Dog
(New Victim)
HOW TO FIND DRINKING WATER WHEN LOST AT SEA
A
Look for small whirlpools in the water; these are most likely freshwater springs coming up from the ocean floor.
B
Fish for sharks since shark placenta has a high water content.
C
Head downwind. This should lead you to rain, which you can collect for drinking.
D3f3nd3r
(1-3, .250)
HOW TO TREAT SOMEONE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
A
Do not move the victim until help arrives.
B
Move the victim to a safer location to avoid being struck yourself.
C
Treat the unconscious, but still breathing, victim before treating the apparently "dead".
DiplomatDC
(New Victim)
HOW TO SURVIVE A TORNADO WHEN AT HOME
A
Go to the attic or top floor and lie flat on the floor.
B
Try to reach the center of the house, and seek shelter in a closet, under a stairway, or under a table.
C
Go outside immediately.
Feirei
(3-8, .273)
HOW TO BREAK A FEVER IN THE WILD
A
Drink an infusion of elm bark.
B
Sit as close to a fire as possible to sweat out the fever.
C
Go into the coldest water possible until the fever reduces.
inspirateloos
(3-0, 1.000)
HOW TO RECOGNIZE MONONUCLEOSIS
A
Symptoms include swelling of the tongue, headache and blurred vision.
B
Symptoms include dark spots on the neck, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
C
Symptoms include sore throat, fever and swollen glands.
JDGA
(2-2, .500)
HOW TO AVOID BREAKING THROUGH ICE IN A CAR
A
Drive only on river ice, it is generally thicker than lake ice.
B
Drive slowly over ice only with snow on it.
C
Cross any cracks at right angles, and drive slowly.
Mitillos
(2-1, .667)
HOW TO FIND CIVILIZATION WITHOUT A COMPASS
A
Follow terrain "downhill" to a creek, stream or river; the water will flow to civilization.
B
Walk in concentric circles, gradually expanding the circles until civilization is found.
C
Follow the sun's path until civilization is found.
Save the Dragons
(1-0, 1.000)
HOW TO AVOID SCHISTOSOMIASIS WORMS WHEN TRAVELING ABROAD
A
Avoid showering.
B
Avoid taking baths that aren't initially at least 150F.
C
Avoid swimming in the ocean or swimming pools.
sthar8
(0-2, .000)
HOW TO DRIVE ON ROUGH TERRAIN
A
Keep a steady rapid pace to allow you to quickly move between obstacles.
B
Drive slowly and steadily, accelerating and braking as little as possible.
C
Drive in a zigzag pattern and use the emergency brake if needed.
swyellowtail
(1-1, .500)
HOW TO PREVENT SOMEONE FROM CHOKING ON HIS OR HER TONGUE
A
Pass a large safety pin or wire through the tongue and pull the tongue out of the throat. Attach one end of a string to the pin and the other end to a button on the victim's shirt.
B
Quickly flip the victim onto his/her stomach.
C
Turn the head of the victim to one side, and hold the tongue down with your other hand.
Who
(3-1, .750)
HOW TO READ COLOR ON A MAP
A
The color white identifies ridges and mountains.
B
The color white identifies non-forested non-water areas such as rocks or meadows.
C
The color white identifies trails and washes.
xtopherusD
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO TREAT BAD BREATH
A
Switch to a diet higher in fat.
B
Wipe or brush your tongue, and clean your sinuses.
C
Don't eat first thing in the morning.
ZZZX
(New Victim)
HOW TO TREAT A COUGH
A
Use saline nasal spray to cleanse the nasal passages.
Post
Post #91 (isolation #20) » Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:17 pm
Postby diginova »
Oh, and just in case you thought "hey, no way can there be a question about alien abduction in a game about survival, and there's no way that's the right answer":
Proof.
Post
Post #106 (isolation #21) » Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:48 pm
Postby diginova »
Spoiler: animorpherv1's result
HOW TO TELL IF SOMEONE HAS SWALLOWED ANT POISON
A
Symptoms include shortness of breath and chest pains.
B
Symptoms include excitability and trembling.
C
Symptoms include dilated pupils and sore throat.
Spoiler: Bins' result
HOW TO REACT WHEN CAUGHT IN A CROWD
A
Tense your arms and fold them over your stomach as if you are carrying something. Allow yourself to be carried by the crowd.
B
Drop to the floor, shield your face and cover the back of your neck with your hands.
C
Keep your knees locked and your arms extended over your head. Be flexible, and go withe the flow as much as possible.
Spoiler: Cheery Dog's result
HOW TO FIND DRINKING WATER WHEN LOST AT SEA
A
Look for small whirlpools in the water; these are most likely freshwater springs coming up from the ocean floor.
B
Fish for sharks since shark placenta has a high water content.
C
Head downwind. This should lead you to rain, which you can collect for drinking.
Spoiler: d3f3nd3r's result
D3f3nd3r
(1-3, .250)
HOW TO TREAT SOMEONE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
A
Do not move the victim until help arrives.
B
Move the victim to a safer location to avoid being struck yourself.
C
Treat the unconscious, but still breathing, victim before treating the apparently "dead".
Spoiler: DiplomatDC's result
HOW TO SURVIVE A TORNADO WHEN AT HOME
A
Go to the attic or top floor and lie flat on the floor.
B
Try to reach the center of the house, and seek shelter in a closet, under a stairway, or under a table.
C
Go outside immediately.
Spoiler: Feirei's result
HOW TO BREAK A FEVER IN THE WILD
A
Drink an infusion of elm bark.
B
Sit as close to a fire as possible to sweat out the fever.
C
Go into the coldest water possible until the fever reduces.
Spoiler: inspirateloos' result
HOW TO RECOGNIZE MONONUCLEOSIS
A
Symptoms include swelling of the tongue, headache and blurred vision.
B
Symptoms include dark spots on the neck, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
C
Symptoms include sore throat, fever and swollen glands.
Spoiler: JDGA's result
HOW TO AVOID BREAKING THROUGH ICE IN A CAR
A
Drive only on river ice, it is generally thicker than lake ice.
B
Drive slowly over ice only with snow on it.
C
Cross any cracks at right angles, and drive slowly.
Spoiler: Mitillos' result
HOW TO FIND CIVILIZATION WITHOUT A COMPASS
A
Follow terrain "downhill" to a creek, stream or river; the water will flow to civilization.
B
Walk in concentric circles, gradually expanding the circles until civilization is found.
C
Follow the sun's path until civilization is found.
Spoiler: Save the Dragons' result
HOW TO AVOID SCHISTOSOMIASIS WORMS WHEN TRAVELING ABROAD
A
Avoid showering.
B
Avoid taking baths that aren't initially at least 150F.
C
Avoid swimming in the ocean or swimming pools.
Spoiler: sthar8's result
HOW TO DRIVE ON ROUGH TERRAIN
A
Keep a steady rapid pace to allow you to quickly move between obstacles.
B
Drive slowly and steadily, accelerating and braking as little as possible.
C
Drive in a zigzag pattern and use the emergency brake if needed.
Spoiler: xtopherusD's result
HOW TO TREAT BAD BREATH
A
Switch to a diet higher in fat.
B
Wipe or brush your tongue, and clean your sinuses.
C
Don't eat first thing in the morning.
Spoiler: ZZZX's result
HOW TO TREAT A COUGH
A
Use saline nasal spray to cleanse the nasal passages.
B
Take a cough suppressant.
C
Drink milk to coat the throat.
Names in
red
have new questions.
animorpherv1
(0-2, .000)
HOW TO LOSE SOMEONE WHO IS FOLLOWING YOU ON FOOT
A
Stop and ask your pursuer what he/she is doing.
B
Call the police from the nearest phone. Tell them the route you'll be taking to get home.
C
Enter the front of a shop or restaurant, and immediately exit through the back. Go to a police station.
Bins
(1-1, .500)
HOW TO TREAT BUNIONS WHILE LOST IN THE WILDERNESS
A
Apply heat to the bunion to break up the inflammation.
B
Soak the bunion in the coldest water you can find.
C
Elevate your feet every chance you get.
Cheery Dog
(1-0, 1.000)
HOW EAT A FROG
A
Skin it, cook it, and eat the whole thing.
B
Eat only the legs; the rest of the frog contains toxins that may cause nausea and headaches.
C
Boil the frog, discard its intestines, and consume the rest.
D3f3nd3r
(1-4, .200)
HOW TO SURVIVE A KIDNAPPING
A
If rescue is imminent, resist the kidnappers in every way possible.
B
Do not attempt to escape on your own. Wait for rescuers.
C
Do whatever your captors say without argument and communicate that you want to stay alive.
DiplomatDC
(1-0, 1.000)
HOW TO REACT WHEN A STRANGER REQUESTS HELP AT YOUR DOOR
A
Invite him/her into the entryway as you call 911; but do not let the person all the way into your home.
B
Assure him/her that you'll call 911 and shut the door; do not let him/her in. Once you've called, watch the person to ensure his/her safety.
C
Ask to see the person's identification, then call 911. Alert a neighbor before inviting the stranger into your home.
Feirei
(3-9, .250)
HOW TO SEND AN SOS USING MORSE CODE
A
Send dash-dash-dash, dot-dot-dot, dash-dash-dash.
B
Send dot-dash-dot, dot-dot-dot, dot-dash-dot.
C
Send dot-dot-dot, dash-dash-dash, dot-dot-dot.
inspirateloos
(4-0, 1.000)
HOW LONG TO PERFORM MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION
A
Stop if the victim has not recovered in 30 minutes.
B
Stop when the victim seems to be enjoying it.
C
Stop if the victim has not recovered in four or more hours.
JDGA
(3-2, .600)
HOW TO FIX A LEAKING RADIATOR
A
Pour glue or flour into the radiator, then tighten the cap.
B
Put a broken egg or tobacco from six crumpled cigarettes into the radiator, then put the cap on loosely.
C
Drop a few coins into the radiator.
Mitillos
(3-1, .750)
HOW TO TELL IF A MOLE MAY BE A CANCEROUS MELANOMA
A
Symptoms include itching and swelling around the mole, accompanied by a general yellowing of the mole itself.
B
The mole bleeds easily and begins to resemble a blister.
C
The mole changes in color, has ragged borders, or an asymmetrical appearance.
phokdapolees
(New Victim)
HOW TO INTERPRET A CIRCULAR TRAFFIC SIGN
A
The sign gives tourist information.
B
The sign gives an order that must be obeyed.
C
The sign gives advance warning of something ahead.
Save the Dragons
(2-0, 1.000)
HOW TO DETERMINE WHEN TO BRIBE A THIRD WORLD POLICEMAN
A
If an officer arrests you, but does not cuff you, he/she expects cash.
B
An officer does not cuff you or write you a ticket, but expresses a desire to resolve the problem on the spot.
C
Never bribe a police officer.
sthar8
(1-2, .333)
HOW TO EAT A LIZARD
A
Freeze-dry the lizard and eat it in kibble form.
B
Cut off the lizard's head, feet and tail, then cook the rest and eat it.
C
Skin the lizard and remove the entrails, cook the meat, and eat it when the surface bubbles and cracks.
swyellowtail
(1-1, .500)
HOW TO PREVENT SOMEONE FROM CHOKING ON HIS OR HER TONGUE
A
Pass a large safety pin or wire through the tongue and pull the tongue out of the throat. Attach one end of a string to the pin and the other end to a button on the victim's shirt.
B
Quickly flip the victim onto his/her stomach.
C
Turn the head of the victim to one side, and hold the tongue down with your other hand.
Who
(3-1, .750)
HOW TO READ COLOR ON A MAP
A
The color white identifies ridges and mountains.
B
The color white identifies non-forested non-water areas such as rocks or meadows.
C
The color white identifies trails and washes.
xtopherusD
(1-1, .500)
HOW TO STOP CHRONIC HICCUPS
A
Hold your breath for periods of one to two minutes.
B
Immerse your face in ice water, swallowing a series of sips without interruption, then hyperventilate for a few moments.
C
Rapidly drink a can of carbonated beverage, then lightly perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself.
ZZZX
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO RECOGNIZE TRENCH FOOT
A
The lines on the soles of the feet are extremely deep, resembling trenches.
B
The feet are covered in red dots and veins are highly visible.
C
The feet are painfully swollen and have a "dishpan hands" appearance.
Post
Post #117 (isolation #22) » Sat Sep 13, 2014 5:55 am
Postby diginova »
Spoiler: animorpherv1's result
HOW TO LOSE SOMEONE WHO IS FOLLOWING YOU ON FOOT
A
Stop and ask your pursuer what he/she is doing.
B
Call the police from the nearest phone. Tell them the route you'll be taking to get home.
C
Enter the front of a shop or restaurant, and immediately exit through the back. Go to a police station.
Spoiler: Cheery Dog's result
HOW EAT A FROG
A
Skin it, cook it, and eat the whole thing.
B
Eat only the legs; the rest of the frog contains toxins that may cause nausea and headaches.
C
Boil the frog, discard its intestines, and consume the rest.
Spoiler: d3f3nd3r's result
HOW TO SURVIVE A KIDNAPPING
A
If rescue is imminent, resist the kidnappers in every way possible.
B
Do not attempt to escape on your own. Wait for rescuers.
C
Do whatever your captors say without argument and communicate that you want to stay alive.
Spoiler: Feirei's result
HOW TO SEND AN SOS USING MORSE CODE
A
Send dash-dash-dash, dot-dot-dot, dash-dash-dash.
B
Send dot-dash-dot, dot-dot-dot, dot-dash-dot.
C
Send dot-dot-dot, dash-dash-dash, dot-dot-dot.
Spoiler: inspirateloos' result
HOW LONG TO PERFORM MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION
A
Stop if the victim has not recovered in 30 minutes.
B
Stop when the victim seems to be enjoying it.
C
Stop if the victim has not recovered in four or more hours.
Spoiler: JDGA's result
HOW TO FIX A LEAKING RADIATOR
A
Pour glue or flour into the radiator, then tighten the cap.
B
Put a broken egg or tobacco from six crumpled cigarettes into the radiator, then put the cap on loosely.
C
Drop a few coins into the radiator.
Spoiler: Save the Dragons' result
HOW TO DETERMINE WHEN TO BRIBE A THIRD WORLD POLICEMAN
A
If an officer arrests you, but does not cuff you, he/she expects cash.
B
An officer does not cuff you or write you a ticket, but expresses a desire to resolve the problem on the spot.
C
Never bribe a police officer.
Spoiler: sthar8's result
HOW TO EAT A LIZARD
A
Freeze-dry the lizard and eat it in kibble form.
B
Cut off the lizard's head, feet and tail, then cook the rest and eat it.
C
Skin the lizard and remove the entrails, cook the meat, and eat it when the surface bubbles and cracks.
Spoiler: swyellowtail's result
HOW TO PREVENT SOMEONE FROM CHOKING ON HIS OR HER TONGUE
A
Pass a large safety pin or wire through the tongue and pull the tongue out of the throat. Attach one end of a string to the pin and the other end to a button on the victim's shirt.
B
Quickly flip the victim onto his/her stomach.
C
Turn the head of the victim to one side, and hold the tongue down with your other hand.
Spoiler: xtopherusD's result
HOW TO STOP CHRONIC HICCUPS
A
Hold your breath for periods of one to two minutes.
B
Immerse your face in ice water, swallowing a series of sips without interruption, then hyperventilate for a few moments.
C
Rapidly drink a can of carbonated beverage, then lightly perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself.
Some
wonderful
advice here, especially from Save the Dragons' and swyellowtail's questions. Remember...
NEVER
follow any of this advice.
Names in
red
have new questions.
animorpherv1
(1-2, .333)
HOW TO SURVIVE A BLIZZARD WHEN IN YOUR CAR
A
Leave your car by the roadside and walk to the nearest phone or shelter.
B
Leave the motor running until the blizzard ends and you can drive safely away.
C
Only run the motor every ten minutes. Crack open the windows for ventilation, and wait until the blizzard subsides.
Bins
(1-1, .500)
HOW TO TREAT BUNIONS WHILE LOST IN THE WILDERNESS
A
Apply heat to the bunion to break up the inflammation.
B
Soak the bunion in the coldest water you can find.
C
Elevate your feet every chance you get.
Cheery Dog
(1-1, .500)
HOW TO TREAT A HEART ATTACK AT HOME
A
Call 911, then administer CPR if the victim does not have a pulse.
B
Cool the victim with ice packs and cold water. Take their pulse, and call 911.
C
Transport the victim to the nearest hospital immediately; do not wait for an ambulance.
D3f3nd3r
(2-4, .333)
HOW TO USE A SMOKE CANISTER ON A LIFEBOAT
A
Ensure the wind is light, then wait 15 seconds before throwing the canister upwind of the lifeboat.
B
Ensure the wind is light, then throw the canister downwind into the water.
C
Only use a canister in a strong wind, or the smoke will form a cloud, not a trail.
DiplomatDC
(1-0, 1.000)
HOW TO REACT WHEN A STRANGER REQUESTS HELP AT YOUR DOOR
A
Invite him/her into the entryway as you call 911; but do not let the person all the way into your home.
B
Assure him/her that you'll call 911 and shut the door; do not let him/her in. Once you've called, watch the person to ensure his/her safety.
C
Ask to see the person's identification, then call 911. Alert a neighbor before inviting the stranger into your home.
Feirei
(4-9, .308)
HOW MUCH WIND IS NECESSARY TO FLY A HANGLIDER (sp) SAFELY?
A
Hangliders can be flown in winds from 0 to 30 mph safely.
B
Hangliders can be flown safely in winds from 10 to 50 mph.
C
Hangliders can be flown safely in winds from 5 to 70 mph.
inspirateloos
(4-1, .800)
HOW TO FIND WATER IN THE WILDERNESS
A
Look for an area where there are no animal droppings.
B
Notice the direction most birds are flying and follow them.
C
Look for an area where animal trails merge into one path.
JDGA
(4-2, .667)
HOW TO USE SMOKE AS AN EFFECTIVE SIGNAL
A
Add grass, green leaves or moss to a fire to create white smoke.
B
Add any found objects to the fire to make the most smoke.
C
Add oil or fuel to a fire to create thick, white smoke.
Mitillos
(3-1, .750)
HOW TO TELL IF A MOLE MAY BE A CANCEROUS MELANOMA
A
Symptoms include itching and swelling around the mole, accompanied by a general yellowing of the mole itself.
B
The mole bleeds easily and begins to resemble a blister.
C
The mole changes in color, has ragged borders, or an asymmetrical appearance.
phokdapolees
(New Victim)
HOW TO INTERPRET A CIRCULAR TRAFFIC SIGN
A
The sign gives tourist information.
B
The sign gives an order that must be obeyed.
C
The sign gives advance warning of something ahead.
Save the Dragons
(2-1, .667)
HOW TO ESCAPE FROM KILLER BEES
A
Jump into a body of water if you are near one.
B
Run away as fast as you can.
C
Stand still.
sthar8
(2-2, .500)
HOW TO BUILD A HOBO STOVE
A
Open one side of a large metal can. Make holes in its sides and invert it over a fire. Use the bottom as a hot plate or grill.
B
Soak a bandana in water, and stretch it over a fire. Continually trickle water on the bandana to keep it wet.
C
Heat four large stones in a fire, then place them in a leather hat filled with water. Add the food when the water comes to a boil.
swyellowtail
(1-2, .333)
HOW TO CATCH THE MOST FISH
A
Fish during a calm, clear day when fish are plainly visible.
B
Fish at night when there is a full moon.
C
Fish early in the morning when the fish are hungry and just waking up.
Who
(3-1, .750)
HOW TO READ COLOR ON A MAP
A
The color white identifies ridges and mountains.
B
The color white identifies non-forested non-water areas such as rocks or meadows.
C
The color white identifies trails and washes.
xtopherusD
(1-2, .333)
HOW TO SURVIVE A CAR STOPPED ON RAILWAY TRACKS
A
If the train is distant, put the car in neutral, and push it a few feet off the tracks.
B
Abandon the car, and run away from the oncoming train along the side of the tracks.
C
Abandon the car, and run toward the train along the side of the tracks.
ZZZX
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO RECOGNIZE TRENCH FOOT
A
The lines on the soles of the feet are extremely deep, resembling trenches.
B
The feet are covered in red dots and veins are highly visible.
C
The feet are painfully swollen and have a "dishpan hands" appearance.
Post
Post #124 (isolation #24) » Sat Sep 13, 2014 6:32 am
Postby diginova »
In post 122, swyellowtail wrote:I know how bad it is to mess with people's tongues. It's a terrible idea in the first place unless you know what the hell you're doing. The tongue is
filled
with blood. Hitting any of that will likely kill you.
I was saying more if you followed the advice on the card, as Dragons seems to be wanting to start bribing the police.
Post
Post #147 (isolation #26) » Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:01 pm
Postby diginova »
Two more updates will mark the end of individual questions.... the game will continue but everyone will get the same set of 10.
Spoiler: animorpherv1's result
HOW TO SURVIVE A BLIZZARD WHEN IN YOUR CAR
A
Leave your car by the roadside and walk to the nearest phone or shelter.
B
Leave the motor running until the blizzard ends and you can drive safely away.
C
Only run the motor every ten minutes. Crack open the windows for ventilation, and wait until the blizzard subsides.
Spoiler: BipolarChemist's result
HOW TO MASK YOUR SCENT WHEN SETTING A TRAP
A
After setting the trap, rub it with flowers or leaves.
B
Put strong smelling wood such as pine or hazelnut in the trap.
C
Place the trap in a campfire's smoke for several minutes just before setting it.
Spoiler: Cheery Dog's result
HOW TO LOSE A CAR THAT IS FOLLOWING YOU
A
Pull over to determine if the suspect is following you. If the suspect stops, roll down your window half way and confront him/her directly.
B
Drive to a male friend's house and honk the horn continuously.
C
Make two left turns, then two right turns. If the suspect follows you, drive to the nearest police station.
Spoiler: D3f3nd3r's result
HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE THE COMMON COLD FROM ALLERGIES
A
A cold is always accompanied by a sore throat; allergies never are.
B
Sneezes attributed to a cold are never repetitive; allergy sneezes are always repetitive.
C
A cold causes discoloration of mucus discharge; mucus discharge from allergies is clear.
Spoiler: DiplomatDC's result
HOW TO REACT WHEN A STRANGER REQUESTS HELP AT YOUR DOOR
A
Invite him/her into the entryway as you call 911; but do not let the person all the way into your home.
B
Assure him/her that you'll call 911 and shut the door; do not let him/her in. Once you've called, watch the person to ensure his/her safety.
C
Ask to see the person's identification, then call 911. Alert a neighbor before inviting the stranger into your home.
Spoiler: Feirei's result
HOW TO SURVIVE IF YOU ARE LOST ON A BACKPACKING TRIP
A
Move very quickly, following any tracks you can find.
B
Camp out. Send signals, and wait until you are discovered.
C
Locate a stream or river and wait until someone comes along.
Spoiler: inspirateloos' result
HOW TO FIND WATER IN THE WILDERNESS
A
Look for an area where there are no animal droppings.
B
Notice the direction most birds are flying and follow them.
C
Look for an area where animal trails merge into one path.
Spoiler: JDGA's result
HOW TO TREAT BROKEN RIBS
A
Have the victim inhale as you tape the ribs tightly.
B
Cushion the ribs and encourage the victim to cough or take a deep breath about once an hour.
C
Lightly bind the ribs, wrapping the tape around the arm on the injured side for support.
Spoiler: Mitillos' result
HOW TO WRESTLE AN ALLIGATOR
A
Hug the alligator as tightly as you can, so it can't breathe until it passes out.
B
Get on the alligator's back, and press downward on its neck while covering its eyes.
C
Wrestle the alligator as you would a person; grab it from behind and pin its hind legs behind its back.
Spoiler: phokdapolees' result
HOW TO INTERPRET A CIRCULAR TRAFFIC SIGN
A
The sign gives tourist information.
B
The sign gives an order that must be obeyed.
C
The sign gives advance warning of something ahead.
Spoiler: Save the Dragons' result
HOW TO DETECT SKIN INFESTATION BY FLY LARVAE
A
Symptoms include a small blister surrounded by several large blisters, which will sting and ooze.
B
Symptoms include an itchy, red dome on the skin, with a large pore at the top, accompanied by a crawling feeling under the skin.
C
Symptoms include a scab that peels and throbs, especially when sweating.
Spoiler: sthar8's result
HOW TO AVOID CONFRONTING MOST LARGE ANIMALS
A
Make sure the animal sees you, but do not threaten it. Slowly walk towards the animal to demonstrate you are not afraid.
B
Animals can smell fear, so do not soil yourself.
C
Freeze, then slowly back away from the animal while talking in a calm voice.
Spoiler: swyellowtail's result
HOW TO PROCEED IF YOU HAVE A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING
A
Turn the car in the opposite direction it is veering. Keep both hands on the steering wheel.
B
Tap the brakes. If they aren't effective, use the emergency brake.
C
Steer the car slightly in the direction it is veering, then sharply straighten it out.
Names in
red
have new questions.
animorpherv1
(1-3, .250)
HOW TO PREVENT DEVELOPING SKIN CANCER
A
Spend as much time in the sun as you like, but always wear sunblock with SPF 30. Reapply it frequently.
B
Always avoid exposure to the sun during peak hours, and wear a sunblock with at least SPF 15 during any exposure to the sun.
C
Only spend time in the sun in 30-minute increments.
Bins
(1-1, .500)
HOW TO TREAT BUNIONS WHILE LOST IN THE WILDERNESS
A
Apply heat to the bunion to break up the inflammation.
B
Soak the bunion in the coldest water you can find.
C
Elevate your feet every chance you get.
BipolarChemist
(1-0, 1.000)
HOW TO TREAT A DIVER WHO HAS AN AIR EMBOLISM
A
Place the victim in a head-down position on his/her left side and administer oxygen if it is available.
B
Send the victim back underwater as soon as possible to resurface more slowly.
C
Lay the victim on his/her back with legs elevated. Massage the arms and legs, moving upward toward the heart.
Cheery Dog
(3-1, .750)
HOW TO SENSE YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
A
Your ears ring and your mouth becomes dry.
B
Your skin tingles and your hair feels like it is standing on end.
C
Your toes curl and your nostrils flare.
D3f3nd3r
(2-6, .250)
HOW TO EAT A DAFFODIL
A
Boil the daffodils whole for 10 minutes before eating them.
B
Salt and dry the flower and stem, but discard the rest.
C
Do not eat daffodils. They are poisonous.
DiplomatDC
(2-0, 1.000)
HOW TO REACT IF YOU ENCOUNTER A POLAR BEAR IN THE WILD
A
Continue walking and ignore the bear. Polar bears are very docile creatures and won't bother you unless you bother them.
B
Crouch down into a ball and play dead.
C
Stand your ground. Try to look large by pulling a coat over your head, and shout at the bear if it approaches you.
Feirei
(5-10, .333)
HOW TO AVOID POISONOUS LIZARDS IN THE U.S.
A
The Gila Monster and the Bearded Lizard are found only in the American southwest, Central America, and Mexico.
B
The Gila Monster and the Bearded Lizard are found only in Africa.
C
The Gila Monster and the Bearded Lizard are found only in the rain forest and tropical environments.
Flubbernugget
(New Victim)
HOW TO MOVE SOMEONE WITH AN INJURED SPINE
A
Hold the victim's head and neck in place, extend his/her arm over the head, and roll the victim like a log.
B
Using two rescuers, gently lift the victim by the ankles and just below the shoulder blades. Hold the victim's head still while lifting him/her.
C
Gently pick up the victim's feet and drag him/her, carefully removing all obstructions from the path.
inspirateloos
(4-2, .667)
HOW TO TREAT A TOOTHACHE
A
Use a cotton swab to apply alcohol mixed with crushed aspirin to the painful area.
B
Floss gently around the sore tooth, and rinse with water. Take an aspirin.
C
Take 1000 mg. of Niacin and avoid brushing your teeth until the pain subsides.
JDGA
(5-3, .625)
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES DURING A TORNADO
A
Cover the TV and computer with a plastic bag and place your smaller valuables in the washer and dryer.
B
Haul your valuables to the second floor or attic. Pile them up, and wrap them in electrical tape to keep them together.
C
Dig a hole and bury the small valuables. Put large valuables over the covered hole.
Mitillos
(5-1, .833)
HOW TO SURVIVE A CHEMICAL SPILL IN YOUR AREA
A
Get inside, and close all the doors and windows. Place moist towels around the windows to act as an air seal, and fill the bathtub and sinks with water.
B
Get in a car, and roll up all the windows. Turn on the air conditioning or heat without opening the vents.
C
After emptying your refrigerator, climb inside making sure you can open the door from the inside.
phokdapolees
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO EXTINGUISH A CHIMNEY FIRE
A
Extinguish the fire on the grate, and close the flue. Cover the outside of the chimney with a wet blanket.
B
Cover the outside of chimney with a sheet of metal or wood.
C
Extinguish the fire on the grate, and remove the wood. Wait for the fire to go out.
RedCoyote
(New Victim)
HOW TO GET THE BEST WATER FROM SEA ICE
A
Look for new sea ice; it is grayer and harder than old ice and melts more quickly.
B
Look for old sea ice; it is bluer and more brittle than new ice, and contains less salt.
C
Look for wet sea ice; seawater absorbs some of the impurities in the ice.
Save the Dragons
(3-2, .600)
HOW TO EAT SHELLFISH
A
Only eat cooked shellfish.
B
It is safe to eat shellfish only when caught in cold waters.
C
Only eat shellfish that were taken live.
sthar8
(4-2, .667)
HOW TO CREATE A MAKESHIFT TOOTH FILLING
A
Rinse the mouth out with salt water, then apply a paste made of mashed leaves and water to the tooth.
B
Apply a few drops of vanilla extract to the tooth, then apply a mixture of candle wax and strands of cotton fibers to the tooth.
C
Wrap the tooth in gauze, then tape the gauze to the gums.
swyellowtail
(2-3, .400)
HOW TO TAKE A PUNCH TO THE HEAD
A
Turn your head at the last minute. You'll probably get hit hit in the side of the jaw.
B
Move toward the blow and try to take it on the forehead.
C
Try to take the punch in the nose; it will hurt your assailant more than it will hurt you.
Who
(3-1, .750)
HOW TO READ COLOR ON A MAP
A
The color white identifies ridges and mountains.
B
The color white identifies non-forested non-water areas such as rocks or meadows.
C
The color white identifies trails and washes.
xtopherusD
(1-2, .333)
HOW TO SURVIVE A CAR STOPPED ON RAILWAY TRACKS
A
If the train is distant, put the car in neutral, and push it a few feet off the tracks.
B
Abandon the car, and run away from the oncoming train along the side of the tracks.
C
Abandon the car, and run toward the train along the side of the tracks.
ZZZX
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO RECOGNIZE TRENCH FOOT
A
The lines on the soles of the feet are extremely deep, resembling trenches.
B
The feet are covered in red dots and veins are highly visible.
C
The feet are painfully swollen and have a "dishpan hands" appearance.
Post
Post #162 (isolation #27) » Tue Sep 16, 2014 5:27 pm
Postby diginova »
Next update will mark the end of individual questions.... the game will continue but everyone will get the same set of 10.
Spoiler: animorpherv1's result
HOW TO PREVENT DEVELOPING SKIN CANCER
A
Spend as much time in the sun as you like, but always wear sunblock with SPF 30. Reapply it frequently.
B
Always avoid exposure to the sun during peak hours, and wear a sunblock with at least SPF 15 during any exposure to the sun.
C
Only spend time in the sun in 30-minute increments.
Spoiler: BipolarChemist's result
HOW TO TREAT A DIVER WHO HAS AN AIR EMBOLISM
A
Place the victim in a head-down position on his/her left side and administer oxygen if it is available.
B
Send the victim back underwater as soon as possible to resurface more slowly.
C
Lay the victim on his/her back with legs elevated. Massage the arms and legs, moving upward toward the heart.
Spoiler: Cheery Dog's result
HOW TO SENSE YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
A
Your ears ring and your mouth becomes dry.
B
Your skin tingles and your hair feels like it is standing on end.
C
Your toes curl and your nostrils flare.
Spoiler: Feirei's result
HOW TO AVOID POISONOUS LIZARDS IN THE U.S.
A
The Gila Monster and the Bearded Lizard are found only in the American southwest, Central America, and Mexico.
B
The Gila Monster and the Bearded Lizard are found only in Africa.
C
The Gila Monster and the Bearded Lizard are found only in the rain forest and tropical environments.
Spoiler: Flubbernugget's result
HOW TO MOVE SOMEONE WITH AN INJURED SPINE
A
Hold the victim's head and neck in place, extend his/her arm over the head, and roll the victim like a log.
B
Using two rescuers, gently lift the victim by the ankles and just below the shoulder blades. Hold the victim's head still while lifting him/her.
C
Gently pick up the victim's feet and drag him/her, carefully removing all obstructions from the path.
Spoiler: inspirateloos' result
HOW TO TREAT A TOOTHACHE
A
Use a cotton swab to apply alcohol mixed with crushed aspirin to the painful area.
B
Floss gently around the sore tooth, and rinse with water. Take an aspirin.
C
Take 1000 mg. of Niacin and avoid brushing your teeth until the pain subsides.
Spoiler: JDGA's result
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES DURING A TORNADO
A
Cover the TV and computer with a plastic bag and place your smaller valuables in the washer and dryer.
B
Haul your valuables to the second floor or attic. Pile them up, and wrap them in electrical tape to keep them together.
C
Dig a hole and bury the small valuables. Put large valuables over the covered hole.
Spoiler: Mitillos' result
HOW TO SURVIVE A CHEMICAL SPILL IN YOUR AREA
A
Get inside, and close all the doors and windows. Place moist towels around the windows to act as an air seal, and fill the bathtub and sinks with water.
B
Get in a car, and roll up all the windows. Turn on the air conditioning or heat without opening the vents.
C
After emptying your refrigerator, climb inside making sure you can open the door from the inside.
Spoiler: RedCoyote's result
HOW TO GET THE BEST WATER FROM SEA ICE
A
Look for new sea ice; it is grayer and harder than old ice and melts more quickly.
B
Look for old sea ice; it is bluer and more brittle than new ice, and contains less salt.
C
Look for wet sea ice; seawater absorbs some of the impurities in the ice.
Spoiler: Save the Dragons' result
HOW TO EAT SHELLFISH
A
Only eat cooked shellfish.
B
It is safe to eat shellfish only when caught in cold waters.
C
Only eat shellfish that were taken live.
*Since you got this wrong, swyellowtail's next question may help you.
Spoiler: sthar8's result
HOW TO CREATE A MAKESHIFT TOOTH FILLING
A
Rinse the mouth out with salt water, then apply a paste made of mashed leaves and water to the tooth.
B
Apply a few drops of vanilla extract to the tooth, then apply a mixture of candle wax and strands of cotton fibers to the tooth.
C
Wrap the tooth in gauze, then tape the gauze to the gums.
Spoiler: swyellowtail's result
HOW TO TAKE A PUNCH TO THE HEAD
A
Turn your head at the last minute. You'll probably get hit hit in the side of the jaw.
B
Move toward the blow and try to take it on the forehead.
C
Try to take the punch in the nose; it will hurt your assailant more than it will hurt you.
Names in
red
have new questions.
animorpherv1
(1-4, .200)
HOW TO TREAT SWOLLEN FEET
A
Soak the feet in cold water, then elevate them.
B
Soak the feet in warm water, and wrap them tightly with an Ace® bandage.
C
Get more exercise.
Bins
(1-1, .500)
HOW TO TREAT BUNIONS WHILE LOST IN THE WILDERNESS
A
Apply heat to the bunion to break up the inflammation.
B
Soak the bunion in the coldest water you can find.
C
Elevate your feet every chance you get.
BipolarChemist
(2-0, 1.000)
HOW TO USE LETTERS TO SIGNAL FOR HELP ON AN ISLAND
A
Dig the letter A in the sand.
B
Take lightly colored seashells and make the letter S at least 10'-high.
C
Using dark-colored seaweed and spell out the letter V, and make it at least 20'- high.
Cheery Dog
(4-1, .800)
HOW TO SURVIVE IF YOU ARE IN THE LINE OF GUNFIRE
A
Run away in a straight line as quickly as possible.
B
Run away from the shooter, weaving back and forth.
C
Duck and count the shots fired to see whether the shooter has run out of ammunition, then run for cover.
D3f3nd3r
(2-6, .250)
HOW TO EAT A DAFFODIL
A
Boil the daffodils whole for 10 minutes before eating them.
B
Salt and dry the flower and stem, but discard the rest.
C
Do not eat daffodils. They are poisonous.
DarkLightA
(New Victim)
HOW TO BOARD A RESCUE HELICOPTER FROM A LIFEBOAT
A
Wrap the winch line around your dominant wrist and around your waist.
B
Attach the winch line to the lifeboat while getting your footing, then stand up straight and grab the winch line with both hands.
C
Let the winch line touch the water before you touch it to avoid electric shock. Put the winch loop under your armpits and cross your arms.
DiplomatDC
(2-0, 1.000)
HOW TO REACT IF YOU ENCOUNTER A POLAR BEAR IN THE WILD
A
Continue walking and ignore the bear. Polar bears are very docile creatures and won't bother you unless you bother them.
B
Crouch down into a ball and play dead.
C
Stand your ground. Try to look large by pulling a coat over your head, and shout at the bear if it approaches you.
Feirei
(6-10, .375)
HOW TO ESCAPE FROM A GRIZZLY BEAR
A
Lie still and quiet.
B
Climb the nearest tree.
C
Throw rocks and sticks at the bear, and growl loudly.
Flubbernugget
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO RECOGNIZE HYPOTHERMIA
A
Look for slurred speech, drowsiness and decreased coordination.
B
Look for eye crossing, fatigue, and swelling of the tongue.
C
Look for involuntary reflexes, general twitching, and heightened anxiety.
inspirateloos
(5-2, .714)
HOW TO TREAT HEAT STROKE/SUNSTROKE
A
Lie on a flat surface with your head elevated. Induce vomiting to rid the body of toxins.
B
Drink plenty of water, then breathe into a paper bag while sitting in a tub of warm water.
C
Remove all clothing, lie flat, elevate the feet and hydrate.
JDGA
(6-3, .667)
HOW TO PREVENT SUN/SNOW BLINDNESS
A
Use bark, webbing or weather with slots cut out to protect your eyes from the sun.
B
Make a foil mask to reflect the light away from your eyes.
C
Squint, creating only a narrow slit for seeing.
Mitillos
(6-1, .857)
HOW TO SURVIVE A FOREST FIRE WITHOUT WATER
A
Lie face down in a ditch or creek bed, then cover your head with a coat or blanket.
B
Dig a "foxhole" to climb into and cover your head with a coat or blanket.
C
Look at the treetops not yet burned to determine the direction of the wind, and move quickly in that direction.
phokdapolees
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO EXTINGUISH A CHIMNEY FIRE
A
Extinguish the fire on the grate, and close the flue. Cover the outside of the chimney with a wet blanket.
B
Cover the outside of chimney with a sheet of metal or wood.
C
Extinguish the fire on the grate, and remove the wood. Wait for the fire to go out.
RedCoyote
(1-0, 1.000)
HOW TO SCRATCH AN ITCH UNDER A CAST
A
Stick a ruler inside the cast to relieve the itching.
B
Elevate the cast to diminish blood flow.
C
Eat spicy foods to thin blood.
Save the Dragons
(3-3, .500)
HOW TO REMOVE AN INSECT FROM THE EAR
A
Immerse the victim's head in water, then slowly tilt the head so the insect floats out.
B
Fill the ear with mineral oil to drown the insect, then remove it with tweezers.
C
Lay the victim on his/her side and have someone carefully blow smoke through a straw into the victim's ear until the insect exits.
sthar8
(5-2, .714)
HOW TO BUILD A DIKE TO PROTECT A BUILDING DURING A FLOOD
A
Fill large bags with rocks, fasten them with twine, and stack them against the building.
B
Stack untied sand bags 8' from the building.
C
Build the dike out of any heavy materials, making it three times as high as it is wide.
swyellowtail
(3-3, .400)
HOW TO IDENTIFY PARALYTIC SHELLFISH POISONING
A
Immediately after eating, the victim's mouth will become numb, he/she will be weak and lightheaded, lose coordination, and have a rapid heartbeat.
B
One to two hours after eating shellfish, the victim will experience a tingling sensation in the head and neck followed by uncontrollable vomiting and diarrhea.
C
A few hours after eating shellfish the victim will become extremely tired and develop a severe headache.
Who
(3-1, .750)
HOW TO READ COLOR ON A MAP
A
The color white identifies ridges and mountains.
B
The color white identifies non-forested non-water areas such as rocks or meadows.
C
The color white identifies trails and washes.
xtopherusD
(1-2, .333)
HOW TO SURVIVE A CAR STOPPED ON RAILWAY TRACKS
A
If the train is distant, put the car in neutral, and push it a few feet off the tracks.
B
Abandon the car, and run away from the oncoming train along the side of the tracks.
C
Abandon the car, and run toward the train along the side of the tracks.
ZZZX
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO RECOGNIZE TRENCH FOOT
A
The lines on the soles of the feet are extremely deep, resembling trenches.
B
The feet are covered in red dots and veins are highly visible.
C
The feet are painfully swollen and have a "dishpan hands" appearance.
Post
Post #177 (isolation #28) » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:44 am
Postby diginova »
This is the last set of individual questions.
The next set of questions will be posted in (expired on 2014-09-19 15:44:01), or 6 hours after I get 14 answers.
Spoiler: animorpherv1's result
HOW TO TREAT SWOLLEN FEET
A
Soak the feet in cold water, then elevate them.
B
Soak the feet in warm water, and wrap them tightly with an Ace® bandage.
C
Get more exercise.
Spoiler: Cheery Dog's result
HOW TO SURVIVE IF YOU ARE IN THE LINE OF GUNFIRE
A
Run away in a straight line as quickly as possible.
B
Run away from the shooter, weaving back and forth.
C
Duck and count the shots fired to see whether the shooter has run out of ammunition, then run for cover.
Spoiler: D3f3nd3r's result
HOW TO EAT A DAFFODIL
A
Boil the daffodils whole for 10 minutes before eating them.
B
Salt and dry the flower and stem, but discard the rest.
C
Do not eat daffodils. They are poisonous.
Spoiler: DarkLightA's result
HOW TO BOARD A RESCUE HELICOPTER FROM A LIFEBOAT
A
Wrap the winch line around your dominant wrist and around your waist.
B
Attach the winch line to the lifeboat while getting your footing, then stand up straight and grab the winch line with both hands.
C
Let the winch line touch the water before you touch it to avoid electric shock. Put the winch loop under your armpits and cross your arms.
Spoiler: DiplomatDC's result
HOW TO REACT IF YOU ENCOUNTER A POLAR BEAR IN THE WILD
A
Continue walking and ignore the bear. Polar bears are very docile creatures and won't bother you unless you bother them.
B
Crouch down into a ball and play dead.
C
Stand your ground. Try to look large by pulling a coat over your head, and shout at the bear if it approaches you.
Spoiler: Feirei's result
HOW TO ESCAPE FROM A GRIZZLY BEAR
A
Lie still and quiet.
B
Climb the nearest tree.
C
Throw rocks and sticks at the bear, and growl loudly.
Spoiler: inspirateloos' result
HOW TO TREAT HEAT STROKE/SUNSTROKE
A
Lie on a flat surface with your head elevated. Induce vomiting to rid the body of toxins.
B
Drink plenty of water, then breathe into a paper bag while sitting in a tub of warm water.
C
Remove all clothing, lie flat, elevate the feet and hydrate.
Spoiler: JDGA's result
HOW TO PREVENT SUN/SNOW BLINDNESS
A
Use bark, webbing or weather with slots cut out to protect your eyes from the sun.
B
Make a foil mask to reflect the light away from your eyes.
C
Squint, creating only a narrow slit for seeing.
Spoiler: Mitillos' result
HOW TO SURVIVE A FOREST FIRE WITHOUT WATER
A
Lie face down in a ditch or creek bed, then cover your head with a coat or blanket.
B
Dig a "foxhole" to climb into and cover your head with a coat or blanket.
C
Look at the treetops not yet burned to determine the direction of the wind, and move quickly in that direction.
Spoiler: phokdapolees' result
HOW TO EXTINGUISH A CHIMNEY FIRE
A
Extinguish the fire on the grate, and close the flue. Cover the outside of the chimney with a wet blanket.
B
Cover the outside of chimney with a sheet of metal or wood.
C
Extinguish the fire on the grate, and remove the wood. Wait for the fire to go out.
Spoiler: Save the Dragons' result
HOW TO REMOVE AN INSECT FROM THE EAR
A
Immerse the victim's head in water, then slowly tilt the head so the insect floats out.
B
Fill the ear with mineral oil to drown the insect, then remove it with tweezers.
C
Lay the victim on his/her side and have someone carefully blow smoke through a straw into the victim's ear until the insect exits.
Spoiler: sthar8's result
HOW TO BUILD A DIKE TO PROTECT A BUILDING DURING A FLOOD
A
Fill large bags with rocks, fasten them with twine, and stack them against the building.
B
Stack untied sand bags 8' from the building.
C
Build the dike out of any heavy materials, making it three times as high as it is wide.
Spoiler: swyellowtail's result
HOW TO IDENTIFY PARALYTIC SHELLFISH POISONING
A
Immediately after eating, the victim's mouth will become numb, he/she will be weak and lightheaded, lose coordination, and have a rapid heartbeat.
B
One to two hours after eating shellfish, the victim will experience a tingling sensation in the head and neck followed by uncontrollable vomiting and diarrhea.
C
A few hours after eating shellfish the victim will become extremely tired and develop a severe headache.
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animorpherv1
(2-4, .333)
HOW TO BUILD A SHELTER IN THE DESERT
A
Dig a ditch in a flat area to avoid being covered in a sandstorm.
B
Locate an area with a 2' depression and cover it with a tarp.
C
Dig a hole with vertical walls deep enough so you can sit out of the direct sunlight.
Bins
(1-1, .500)
HOW TO TREAT BUNIONS WHILE LOST IN THE WILDERNESS
A
Apply heat to the bunion to break up the inflammation.
B
Soak the bunion in the coldest water you can find.
C
Elevate your feet every chance you get.
BipolarChemist
(2-0, 1.000)
HOW TO USE LETTERS TO SIGNAL FOR HELP ON AN ISLAND
A
Dig the letter A in the sand.
B
Take lightly colored seashells and make the letter S at least 10'-high.
C
Using dark-colored seaweed and spell out the letter V, and make it at least 20'- high.
Blackbery
(New Victim)
HOW TO BREAK UP A DOG FIGHT
A
Strike the aggressor's posterior with as much force as possible.
B
Stand between the fighting dogs, and shout loudly.
C
Hold a broom between the dogs to separate them or spray the aggressor with a hose.
Cheery Dog
(4-2, .667)
HOW TO COOK TURTLES FOR BEST NUTRITIONAL VALUE
A
Place the turtle, still inside its shell, in hot coals and bake.
B
Boil until the shell comes off, then cut the meat.
C
Using the turtle's back as a pot, suspend it over a fire and cook until steam hisses from the turtle.
D3f3nd3r
(3-6, .333)
HOW TO SURVIVE DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
A
Crouch down in the fireplace if you have one.
B
Run outdoors immediately.
C
Get under a desk or table or move into a doorway.
DarkLightA
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO EAT TREE BARK
A
Rub the tree and collect the dust that falls from it, then boil the dust for at least an hour.
B
Only the bark of oak and pine trees is edible. Salt and then dry the bark before eating it.
C
The lightly colored layer of the inner bark can be eaten raw or cooked.
DiplomatDC
(2-1, .667)
HOW TO SOOTHE TEETHING PAIN WITHOUT A TEETHING RING
A
Give the baby something warm and firm to chew on, such as a hot dog.
B
Give the baby a thick-crusted piece of French bread to chew on, and apply clove oil to the gums.
C
Rub flouride gel on the baby's gums, and wash the mouth regularly with warm fluids.
Feirei
(7-10, .412)
HOW TO CHECK FOR A PULSE
A
Press against the center of the victim's wrist, using your thumb and forefinger.
B
Press against the neck or groin for 10 seconds, using your index and middle fingers.
C
Put your palm directly above the heart and place the fingertips of the other hand in the crook of the elbow.
Flubbernugget
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO RECOGNIZE HYPOTHERMIA
A
Look for slurred speech, drowsiness and decreased coordination.
B
Look for eye crossing, fatigue, and swelling of the tongue.
C
Look for involuntary reflexes, general twitching, and heightened anxiety.
inspirateloos
(6-2, .750)
HOW TO TREAT DYSENTERY
A
Swallow charcoal.
B
Before each meal, lay across a log so your head and feet are lower than your abdomen for 15 minutes.
C
Stop drinking unfiltered water.
JDGA
(6-4, .600)
HOW TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE AT RISK OF DEVELOPING SKIN CANCER
A
People with green or blue eyes, a fair complexion, and blond or red hair are at high risk.
B
People with freckles and thin skin are at high risk.
C
People with naturally dry skin are at high risk.
Mitillos
(6-2, .750)
HOW TO RETAIN FLUIDS IN THE DESERT
A
Even if you have no fluids, eat what you can.
B
Do not talk, and breathe through your nose, not your mouth.
C
Drink alcohol if you have it.
phokdapolees
(0-2, .000)
HOW TO SURVIVE WHEN LOST IN THE DESERT
A
Travel along the washes and valleys to avoid complete sun exposure.
B
Try to backtrack by retracing your steps.
C
Remove as much clothing as possible to prevent overheating.
RedCoyote
(1-0, 1.000)
HOW TO SCRATCH AN ITCH UNDER A CAST
A
Stick a ruler inside the cast to relieve the itching.
B
Elevate the cast to diminish blood flow.
C
Eat spicy foods to thin blood.
Save the Dragons
(3-4, .429)
HOW TO DISABLE A CAR
A
Crawl under the car and cut the blue wire located directly under the driver's seat.
B
Put lemonade in the radiator.
C
Shove a banana or potato deep into the tailpipe.
sthar8
(6-2, .750)
HOW TO DEAL WITH AN OUTBREAK OF THE BUBONIC PLAGUE
A
Do not panic. The disease will only be spread from highly intimate contact.
B
All people in face-to-face contact with the victim should take antibiotics and monitor body temperatures.
C
All people in contact with the victim during the incubation period of the disease should be quarantined and treated as though they have the disease.
swyellowtail
(4-3, .571)
HOW TO REPEL DOWN A CLIFF
A
Keeping your body at a 90° angle to the surface, flex your knees, and push off the wall with your feet. Allow the rope to slide through your harness.
B
Keeping your body at a 75° angle to the surface, push off the rock, and hold the rope with both hands out in front of you.
C
Keeping your body vertical, push off with your palms, and allow the rope to slide through your harness.
Who
(3-1, .750)
HOW TO READ COLOR ON A MAP
A
The color white identifies ridges and mountains.
B
The color white identifies non-forested non-water areas such as rocks or meadows.
C
The color white identifies trails and washes.
xtopherusD
(1-2, .333)
HOW TO SURVIVE A CAR STOPPED ON RAILWAY TRACKS
A
If the train is distant, put the car in neutral, and push it a few feet off the tracks.
B
Abandon the car, and run away from the oncoming train along the side of the tracks.
C
Abandon the car, and run toward the train along the side of the tracks.
ZZZX
(0-1, .000)
HOW TO RECOGNIZE TRENCH FOOT
A
The lines on the soles of the feet are extremely deep, resembling trenches.
B
The feet are covered in red dots and veins are highly visible.
C
The feet are painfully swollen and have a "dishpan hands" appearance.
Post
Post #195 (isolation #29) » Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:58 pm
Postby diginova »
Spoiler: animorpherv1's result
HOW TO BUILD A SHELTER IN THE DESERT
A
Dig a ditch in a flat area to avoid being covered in a sandstorm.
B
Locate an area with a 2' depression and cover it with a tarp.
C
Dig a hole with vertical walls deep enough so you can sit out of the direct sunlight.
Spoiler: Blackberry's result
HOW TO BREAK UP A DOG FIGHT
A
Strike the aggressor's posterior with as much force as possible.
B
Stand between the fighting dogs, and shout loudly.
C
Hold a broom between the dogs to separate them or spray the aggressor with a hose.
Spoiler: Cheery Dog's result
HOW TO COOK TURTLES FOR BEST NUTRITIONAL VALUE
A
Place the turtle, still inside its shell, in hot coals and bake.
B
Boil until the shell comes off, then cut the meat.
C
Using the turtle's back as a pot, suspend it over a fire and cook until steam hisses from the turtle.
Spoiler: D3f3nd3r's result
HOW TO SURVIVE DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
A
Crouch down in the fireplace if you have one.
B
Run outdoors immediately.
C
Get under a desk or table or move into a doorway.
Spoiler: DarkLightA's result
HOW TO EAT TREE BARK
A
Rub the tree and collect the dust that falls from it, then boil the dust for at least an hour.
B
Only the bark of oak and pine trees is edible. Salt and then dry the bark before eating it.
C
The lightly colored layer of the inner bark can be eaten raw or cooked.
Spoiler: Feirei's result
HOW TO CHECK FOR A PULSE
A
Press against the center of the victim's wrist, using your thumb and forefinger.
B
Press against the neck or groin for 10 seconds, using your index and middle fingers.
C
Put your palm directly above the heart and place the fingertips of the other hand in the crook of the elbow.
Spoiler: Flubbernugget's result
HOW TO RECOGNIZE HYPOTHERMIA
A
Look for slurred speech, drowsiness and decreased coordination.
B
Look for eye crossing, fatigue, and swelling of the tongue.
C
Look for involuntary reflexes, general twitching, and heightened anxiety.
Spoiler: inspirateloos' result
HOW TO TREAT DYSENTERY
A
Swallow charcoal.
B
Before each meal, lay across a log so your head and feet are lower than your abdomen for 15 minutes.
C
Stop drinking unfiltered water.
Spoiler: JDGA's result
HOW TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE AT RISK OF DEVELOPING SKIN CANCER
A
People with green or blue eyes, a fair complexion, and blond or red hair are at high risk.
B
People with freckles and thin skin are at high risk.
C
People with naturally dry skin are at high risk.
Spoiler: Mitillos' result
HOW TO RETAIN FLUIDS IN THE DESERT
A
Even if you have no fluids, eat what you can.
B
Do not talk, and breathe through your nose, not your mouth.
C
Drink alcohol if you have it.
Spoiler: phokdapolees' result
HOW TO SURVIVE WHEN LOST IN THE DESERT
A
Travel along the washes and valleys to avoid complete sun exposure.
B
Try to backtrack by retracing your steps.
C
Remove as much clothing as possible to prevent overheating.
Spoiler: RedCoyote's result
HOW TO SCRATCH AN ITCH UNDER A CAST
A
Stick a ruler inside the cast to relieve the itching.
B
Elevate the cast to diminish blood flow.
C
Eat spicy foods to thin blood.
Spoiler: Save the Dragons' result
HOW TO DISABLE A CAR
A
Crawl under the car and cut the blue wire located directly under the driver's seat.
B
Put lemonade in the radiator.
C
Shove a banana or potato deep into the tailpipe.
Spoiler: sthar8's result
HOW TO DEAL WITH AN OUTBREAK OF THE BUBONIC PLAGUE
A
Do not panic. The disease will only be spread from highly intimate contact.
B
All people in face-to-face contact with the victim should take antibiotics and monitor body temperatures.
C
All people in contact with the victim during the incubation period of the disease should be quarantined and treated as though they have the disease.
Spoiler: swyellowtail's result
HOW TO REPEL DOWN A CLIFF
A
Keeping your body at a 90° angle to the surface, flex your knees, and push off the wall with your feet. Allow the rope to slide through your harness.
B
Keeping your body at a 75° angle to the surface, push off the rock, and hold the rope with both hands out in front of you.
C
Keeping your body vertical, push off with your palms, and allow the rope to slide through your harness.
So let's try this. These 10 questions are posed to everyone; answer any or all of them.
Post your answers in the thread; you can PM if you want to keep your answers a secret, but it doesn't matter much with these questions.
The next set of questions will be posted in (expired on 2014-09-20 05:24:02), or 6 hours after I get 60%, or 14, answers.
Text in italics is flavor text. I write it before looking at the choices for the question that's coming up, so do not use any text that appears there to help determine the answer. There is only one correct answer to each question, but I know that answer about as much as you do. Good luck everyone!
So let's start out with one of the worst-case scenarios out there. It seems like it would serve you better to watch out for Save the Dragons with lemonade and a potato, but you may also need to know...
137
HOW TO KEEP YOUR CAR FROM BEING STOLEN FROM A PARKING LOT
A
Take your exit ticket with you when you leave the car.
B
Always park on the first floor, near the attendant.
C
Park next to a wall or structure. Pull the car all the way into the spot and turn your wheels tightly against the wall.
Assuming your car's still there, you need to determine what to do when your brake lines are cut, because that happens all the time. Your first option is to bail, and if you do, it will be good to know...
138
HOW TO JUMP FROM A MOVING CAR
A
Tuck-in your arms and legs, jump at an angle, then roll when you hit the ground.
B
Jump in the opposite direction that the car is moving, then roll like a log with your arms and legs straight.
C
Climb to the window and push off the steering wheel with your foot, steering the car away from you.
Say jumping doesn't work... you may have one of those newfangled flying cars or you may be kidnapped and they've locked you in. Your only option then is to prepare for what will eventually happen...
139
HOW TO ASSUME THE IMPACT POSITION WHEN IN A CAR
A
Cover your eyes with one hand and the back of your neck with the other. Extend your legs and take deep breaths.
B
Drop your chin to your chest and put your hands behind your head. Tuck you elbows together and pull your feet underneath you.
C
Try to completely relax any muscles in your body.
So you've decided not to drive any more, so you take the bus down to the train station and buy a ticket. Too bad for you that someone's parked across the tracks further down, so you'll hopefully be able to determine...
140
HOW TO REACT WHEN A TRAIN SUDDENLY BRAKES
A
Throw yourself on the floor and rest your chin on your chest.
B
If you are standing, sit on another passenger; if you are sitting, pull another passenger onto you.
C
Immediately run to the closest exit and jump off the train.
Assuming nothing bad can happen, you go and get dinner. Amazingly, there's no shellfish or turtles, so you don't need to know how to source or cook them and your dinner goes off without a hitch. When you get home though, you should be sure you're aware...
141
HOW TO PREVENT NIGHTTIME LEG CRAMPS
A
Eat a banana before bed and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
B
Drink a cup of warm milk before bed.
C
Take an over-the-counter diuretic to reduce the potassium in the system.
You wake up and find an itchy, red dome on your skin, with a large pore at the top, accompanied by a crawling feeling. Save the Dragons should be able to tell you that with those symptoms it would be good to know...
142
HOW TO TREAT A FLY LARVAE SKIN INFESTATION
A
Cover the larva's breathing hole with bacon fat or chewing gum.
B
Submerge the infested area in hot water.
C
Leave infected area alone; the larvae will come out on their own.
Later, after you've solved your fly larvae problem (eww), it turns out that that meal you ate wasn't so great after all, as the pork you ate may not have been thoroughly cooked and you're starting to get some symptoms...
143
HOW TO RECOGNIZE TRICHINOSIS
A
Within two weeks of ingesting infected meat, symptoms include high fever, muscle aches, swelling around the eyes, and joint pain.
B
Within 48 hours of ingesting infected meat, symptoms include sore throat, headache, delirium and frequent nosebleeds.
C
Within a few hours after ingesting infected meat, symptoms include swelling of the feet, ringing in the ears, and flushed skin.
You get a call from your friends Mitillos and phokdapolees, who seem to be having the same issues you are with bad luck and are stuck in the desert. Mitillos is having a better time at it, but phokdapolees is having a bit of trouble, so you drive out and save them. It's good that you learned...
144
HOW TO DRIVE ON DESERT SAND
A
Deflate the tires a little bit and don't change gears once you start driving.
B
Do not exceed 15 mph and apply the brakes only when absolutely necessary.
C
Turn on the heater and headlights, and turn the wheel as little as possible.
sthar8 joins you on your way back to civilization, but you notice he's not feeling too well himself. Hopefully someone else told him the correct quarantine procedures, otherwise I hope that at least one of you knows...
145
HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE BUBONIC PLAGUE
A
Symptoms include fever, chills, severe fatigue, vomiting and enlarged and tender lymph nodes.
B
Symptoms include persistent coughing and wheezing, inability to sleep, and bloody urine.
C
Symptoms include swelling of the tongue, dry mouth, and an unbearable throbbing in the throat and neck, followed by the inability to hold up one's head.
As you finally reach a forest, you're starving as you decided that not bringing any water into the desert was an intelligent idea. DarkLightA seems really insistent on how good tree bark tastes, but you're fine with letting him eat as much as he wants. You'd much prefer finding out...
146
HOW TO GET FOOD FROM A PINE TREE
A
Roast closed pinecones over a fire to open them, then when they open, take out the pine nuts and eat them.
B
Shave the bark off the tree and mash it into a paste, then bake or fry the paste.
Post
Post #211 (isolation #31) » Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:09 am
Postby diginova »
It seems like the parking ticket is all-powerful and will prevent your car from being stolen. That must suck for those people who lose their tickets, their car being trapped in the garage forever.
137
HOW TO KEEP YOUR CAR FROM BEING STOLEN FROM A PARKING LOT
A
Take your exit ticket with you when you leave the car.
B
Always park on the first floor, near the attendant.
C
Park next to a wall or structure. Pull the car all the way into the spot and turn your wheels tightly against the wall.
So it seems that jumping off a train and a car are very similar... who would have guessed?
138
HOW TO JUMP FROM A MOVING CAR
A
Tuck-in your arms and legs, jump at an angle, then roll when you hit the ground.
B
Jump in the opposite direction that the car is moving, then roll like a log with your arms and legs straight.
C
Climb to the window and push off the steering wheel with your foot, steering the car away from you.
I don't know how to pull your feet underneath you when you're seated in a car, but the rest of the advice is sound.
139
HOW TO ASSUME THE IMPACT POSITION WHEN IN A CAR
A
Cover your eyes with one hand and the back of your neck with the other. Extend your legs and take deep breaths.
B
Drop your chin to your chest and put your hands behind your head. Tuck you elbows together and pull your feet underneath you.
C
Try to completely relax any muscles in your body.
You may slide around a bit, but at least you're in a controlled fall when you drop down instead of one caused by sudden deceleration.
140
HOW TO REACT WHEN A TRAIN SUDDENLY BRAKES
A
Throw yourself on the floor and rest your chin on your chest.
B
If you are standing, sit on another passenger; if you are sitting, pull another passenger onto you.
C
Immediately run to the closest exit and jump off the train.
I'm not sure about the medical benefits of warm milk, but being properly hydrated and having potassium in your system is supposedly a good way to prevent cramps.
141
HOW TO PREVENT NIGHTTIME LEG CRAMPS
A
Eat a banana before bed and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
B
Drink a cup of warm milk before bed.
C
Take an over-the-counter diuretic to reduce the potassium in the system.
Eww. Eww. NOPE. Then you only have dead fly larvae in your skin instead of live ones... I guess that's a benefit? Also, I originally read that as hot bacon fat, which is a very different way of solving that issue... much more painful.
142
HOW TO TREAT A FLY LARVAE SKIN INFESTATION
A
Cover the larva's breathing hole with bacon fat or chewing gum.
B
Submerge the infested area in hot water.
C
Leave infected area alone; the larvae will come out on their own.
Yeah, flavor error there... Trichinosis worms take a while to reveal their presence, but then they take up residence in your muscles, causing aches, pain and swelling.
143
HOW TO RECOGNIZE TRICHINOSIS
A
Within two weeks of ingesting infected meat, symptoms include high fever, muscle aches, swelling around the eyes, and joint pain.
B
Within 48 hours of ingesting infected meat, symptoms include sore throat, headache, delirium and frequent nosebleeds.
C
Within a few hours after ingesting infected meat, symptoms include swelling of the feet, ringing in the ears, and flushed skin.
Lower tire pressure increases friction, but also increases the surface area of the wheels allowing more traction. Luckily none of you thought blasting the heater in the desert was a good idea.
144
HOW TO DRIVE ON DESERT SAND
A
Deflate the tires a little bit and don't change gears once you start driving.
B
Do not exceed 15 mph and apply the brakes only when absolutely necessary.
C
Turn on the heater and headlights, and turn the wheel as little as possible.
You seem to have somehow time traveled to 1340s Europe, as there haven't been too many plague outbreaks in the last 50 years; it hasn't been considered a pandemic since 1959.
145
HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE BUBONIC PLAGUE
A
Symptoms include fever, chills, severe fatigue, vomiting and enlarged and tender lymph nodes.
B
Symptoms include persistent coughing and wheezing, inability to sleep, and bloody urine.
C
Symptoms include swelling of the tongue, dry mouth, and an unbearable throbbing in the throat and neck, followed by the inability to hold up one's head.
Pine nuts roasting on an open fire... The issue is pine nuts are a lot of work. You have to shell the nuts, and the size of them greatly depends on species of tree and time of year. The bark is also edible, but you just have to shave off the inner bark, and then either boil or fry it. No need to make a paste.
146
HOW TO GET FOOD FROM A PINE TREE
A
Roast closed pinecones over a fire to open them, then when they open, take out the pine nuts and eat them.
B
Shave the bark off the tree and mash it into a paste, then bake or fry the paste.
Post
Post #217 (isolation #32) » Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:52 pm
Postby diginova »
These 10 questions are posed to everyone; answer any or all of them.
Post your answers in the thread; you can PM if you want to keep your answers a secret, but it doesn't matter much with these questions.
The next set of questions will be posted in (expired on 2014-10-21 06:51:34). (For real this time.)
Text in italics is flavor text. I write it before looking at the choices for the question that's coming up, so do not use any text that appears there to help determine the answer. There is only one correct answer to each question, but I know that answer about as much as you do. Good luck everyone!
With apologies to Xalxe.
Xalxe never knew that quitting his job as Mish Mash Janitor, though a good idea in and of itself, would cause through some combination of quantum mechanics and butterflies a series of events that can only be described as...
Worst-Case Scenarios.
Or not. With this game you can never tell.
It all started with the freak blizzard in the middle of October, that forced him to remember...
147
HOW TO DEFROST A FROZEN CAR LOCK
A
Light a match and use it to heat the key; the heated key should defrost the lock.
B
Place your mouth over the lock, and breathe into it to melt the ice.
C
Throw hot water into the lock, then quickly insert the key.
As he was the moderator of an Internet forum, he was used to receiving death threats from members that were unhappy with him (hopefully not!). That's why he learned by heart...
148
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CAR HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH
A
When you park at night, spread sand around the car so you can check for suspicious footprints.
B
Dust the entire car with baby powder inside and out.
C
Put matching colored clay on the floor mats of the car.
Safe that he was secure and that there was no lemonade, potato, and Save the Dragons nearby, he decided to go on a cruise as part of a well-deserved rest. Things went amazingly smoothly for the first couple days, until the ship hit an iceberg in the middle of the Caribbean and started to sink. Hopefully someone on board knew...
149
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A LIFEBOAT RESCUE
A
Send the sick or injured aboard the rescue craft first; supporting them as much as possible as they are pulled to safety.
B
The fittest survivor should board the rescue craft first, securing a line under the armpits and between the legs.
C
The heaviest survivor should board the rescue craft first while the crew is fresh.
After five days at sea, everyone else had been voted overboard one by one in a real-life game of Mafia, and only Xalxe (the Godfather of course) remained. Land was nowhere in site though, so he thought up ideas on...
150
HOW TO SLOW DEHYDRATION
A
As your water supply dwindles, wean yourself from water by decreasing your ration amount.
B
Substitute urine or sweat for water.
C
Do not eat.
Land! Glorious land! There was an island in the distance, but sadly a sand bar prevented him from bringing the boat all the way to shore. He decided to swim, but did he know...
151
HOW TO SWIM IN THE OCEAN SAFELY
A
Only swim alone during the day in moderate to calm to moderate* sea conditions.
B
Try swimming in waste** deep water to check the currents and water/whether*** conditions before heading out over your head.
C
Stay away from patches of plants, pilings and diving platforms when swimming.
*Yes, that's as it's written on the card. Roll with it. Total typos: 5
**Twice on the same card! Yes, they got mixed up on waste and waist. They really put no effort into this game. Total typos: 6
***Holy crap, THREE TIMES on the same card! Hint: it's weather, not whether. Lrn2spl. Total typos: 7
He made it to shore, but as it started to get dark he started to miss everyone on MafiaScum, even the members of F62. He stayed up all night worrying, but he wouldn't have had to if he had known...
152
HOW TO FALL ASLEEP IN UNFAMILIAR PLACES
A
Eat foods high in tryptophan, such as turkey, figs and nut butters before bed.
B
Eat foods high in tyramine, including potatoes, sauerkraut, or sausages, before bed.
C
Increase the temperature in the room by 10°F of what it usually is when you sleep.
The next day, he wandered into the mountains to try finding fresh water or food so he could start surviving and hopefully getting back to civilization. Too bad he wandered too close to a den, so he had to quickly decide...
153
HOW TO ESCAPE FROM A MOUNTAIN LION
A
Crouch down and stay very still.
B
Stand still, holding your coat open.
C
Start hissing and spitting at the lion until he retreats.
Luckily for him, a wild Toto decided to scare away the cowardly (mountain) lion for him, but after, the dog turned its attention to him! If only he had known...
154
HOW TO RESPOND TO A DOG ATTACK
A
Try to run away, climb a tree, or jump onto a high surface.
B
Scream for help, but do not fight back.
C
Try and put something between you and the dog, such as a stick or a coat.
He took the mountain lion carcass back to camp, and carved up the meat so he wouldn't starve. He also decided to not let any part of the animal go to waste, so he looked in his survival manual and looked up...
155
HOW TO CURE FURS
A
Stretch the skin as tightly as possible, and leave it in the sun to dry, ensuring it does not get wet.
B
Stretch the skin as tightly as possible, then repeat the process of soaking it in water and drying it until the fur has a sheen when dry.
C
After thoroughly cleaning the skin, roll it, fur side in, into a tight roll. Cover it with clay, and bury it in hot coals for two hours.
As the furs were curing, he saw something that made his blood freeze. A poor, defenseless little bird was lying there with what looked like a sprained wing. Luckily, he knew this one! He was 100% sure...
156
HOW TO AID AN INJURED BIRD
A
Move the bird to a high place in a tree. Give it water, and call a veterinarian.
B
Carefully place the bird in a box or bag punched with holes, and call a veterinarian.
C
Immobilize the bird by placing it in a confined, ventilated space, so it will not cause itself further injury. Call a veterinarian.
After the local veterinarian on the deserted island nursed the bird back to health, strangely it flew onto Xalxe's shoulder and whispered into his ear, "You've been able to get back all along. Just click your heels together three times, and say "There's no place like MafiaScum!" and you'll find yourself back home." Xalxe thanked the bird, and did what he said...
...And woke up back at home. Turns out it was all just a dream. What a gyp.
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Post #228 (isolation #34) » Wed Oct 22, 2014 6:41 pm
Postby diginova »
I have no excuses for some of these. These answers are outright terrible. Sorry Xalxe, looks like you won't be able to help that injured bird at all.
At least none of the answers here were "lick the lock", or you'd have to call a locksmith *and* a medic.
147
HOW TO DEFROST A FROZEN CAR LOCK
A
Light a match and use it to heat the key; the heated key should defrost the lock.
B
Place your mouth over the lock, and breathe into it to melt the ice.
C
Throw hot water into the lock, then quickly insert the key.
When I originally read this question before reading the possible answers, I was thinking it would give something feasible. Not carrying around a 50-lb bag of sand with you wherever you park, only to constantly be paranoid because drunks wandered in the street.
148
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CAR HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH
A
When you park at night, spread sand around the car so you can check for suspicious footprints.
B
Dust the entire car with baby powder inside and out.
C
Put matching colored clay on the floor mats of the car.
So it turns out "Women and children first" was the wrong answer. No wonder there were so few survivors of the Titanic.
149
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A LIFEBOAT RESCUE
A
Send the sick or injured aboard the rescue craft first; supporting them as much as possible as they are pulled to safety.
B
The fittest survivor should board the rescue craft first, securing a line under the armpits and between the legs.
C
The heaviest survivor should board the rescue craft first while the crew is fresh.
This question. So the best way to stop dehydration is to induce starvation. So instead of being thirsty and miserable, you're now thirsty,
hungry
and miserable.
150
HOW TO SLOW DEHYDRATION
A
As your water supply dwindles, wean yourself from water by decreasing your ration amount.
B
Substitute urine or sweat for water.
C
Do not eat.
I think the "correct answer" here is correct in lakes as well, but it answers "how to swim at a beach" safely more than anything useful.
151
HOW TO SWIM IN THE OCEAN SAFELY
A
Only swim alone during the day in moderate to calm to moderate sea conditions.
B
Try swimming in waste deep water to check the currents and water/whether conditions before heading out over your head.
C
Stay away from patches of plants, pilings and diving platforms when swimming.
Oddly enough, the truism of "never eat anything in Worst-Case Scenarios" remains true even when just trying to sleep.
152
HOW TO FALL ASLEEP IN UNFAMILIAR PLACES
A
Eat foods high in tryptophan, such as turkey, figs and nut butters before bed.
B
Eat foods high in tyramine, including potatoes, sauerkraut, or sausages, before bed.
C
Increase the temperature in the room by 10°F of what it usually is when you sleep.
Yes, you've seen pretty much this exact question before. This won't be the last time as well.
153
HOW TO ESCAPE FROM A MOUNTAIN LION
A
Crouch down and stay very still.
B
Stand still, holding your coat open.
C
Start hissing and spitting at the lion until he retreats.
154
HOW TO RESPOND TO A DOG ATTACK
A
Try to run away, climb a tree, or jump onto a high surface.
B
Scream for help, but do not fight back.
C
Try and put something between you and the dog, such as a stick or a coat.
I think this one is just dead wrong. Baked furs seems like the world's worst dessert recipe though.
155
HOW TO CURE FURS
A
Stretch the skin as tightly as possible, and leave it in the sun to dry, ensuring it does not get wet.
B
Stretch the skin as tightly as possible, then repeat the process of soaking it in water and drying it until the fur has a sheen when dry.
C
After thoroughly cleaning the skin, roll it, fur side in, into a tight roll. Cover it with clay, and bury it in hot coals for two hours.
I think the difference between B and C is in B in the bird will have a chance to fly around, injuring itself further. Wait -- B's "correct"? This game ._.
Also, I reiterate sthar's statement of "never help injured birds".
156
HOW TO AID AN INJURED BIRD
A
Move the bird to a high place in a tree. Give it water, and call a veterinarian.
B
Carefully place the bird in a box or bag punched with holes, and call a veterinarian.
C
Immobilize the bird by placing it in a confined, ventilated space, so it will not cause itself further injury. Call a veterinarian.
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Post #231 (isolation #35) » Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:05 pm
Postby diginova »
These 10 questions are posed to everyone; answer any or all of them.
Post your answers in the thread; you can PM if you want to keep your answers a secret, but it doesn't matter much with these questions.
The next set of questions will be posted in (expired on 2014-10-28 03:05:22).
Text in italics is flavor text. I write it before looking at the choices for the question that's coming up, so do not use any text that appears there to help determine the answer. There is only one correct answer to each question, but I know that answer about as much as you do. Good luck everyone!
With apologies to Xalxe.
Cheery Dog decided to celebrate his birthday by taking a drive through the forest and admiring the scenery. Little did he know that what happened for the rest of his day would best be be described as...
Worst-Case Scenarios.
Or not. With this game you can never tell.
The fall colors of brown and orange were all around him, and he slowed down to admire the beauty... the falling leaves, the changing colors, the crackling flames...
Flames? It seems he was in California, so hopefully he knew...
157
HOW TO SURVIVE A FOREST FIRE WHILE IN A VEHICLE
A
Stay in the vehicle until the fire burns past you.
B
Leave the vehicle immediately if the tank contains any gas.
C
Drive toward the fire to reach the safety of burned-out ground.
It turns out the fire moved faster than he expected, and soon his car was also engulfed. He would have had a bad day if didn't know...
158
HOW TO REACT TO A CAR FIRE
A
Stop the car, and run away from it. Warn on-coming traffic by waving your hands. Do not attempt to put out the fire.
B
Stop the car, and open the hood. Wrap a blanket or coat over the fire to smother it, and run away from the car.
C
Stop the car, and open the hood. Remove the wiper fluid container, and use the liquid to extinguish the fire.
He managed to get away from the burned-out husk of his car thanks to his trusty backpack and hiking boots, but soon his good luck turned for the worse as he got a spasm in his leg. Did he remember...
159
HOW TO TREAT A CHARLEY HORSE WHILE HIKING IN THE WILD
A
Apply a heating pad to the cramp until the muscles soften.
B
Standing on the "good" leg, grasp the other ankle from behind, and slowly pull it upwards to stretch it out.
C
Lying flat with arms at your sides, roll on the ground to diminish the knot slowly and evenly.
While treating his charley horse (and lamb chop) he tripped and falls over, and landed right on his tailbone. The searing pain meant bad things were happening, and he needed to quickly learn...
160
HOW TO TREAT A PELVIC FRACTURE IN THE WILDERNESS
A
Lay the victim on a hard stiff surface and elevate the legs. A helicopter evacuation is always necessary.
B
Place padding between the legs and gently tie them together. Treat the victim for shock and lay him/her on a well padded, but firm, surface for evacuation.
C
Wrap a bandage tightly around the hipbones to pull the pelvic bone into place. Create crutches for evacuation if the victim cannot walk.
Even after treating the fracture, it turns out the pain didn't go away, so in his infinite wisdom he surmised that something else must have been wrong. He quickly found out that he would also require information on...
161
HOW TO RELIEVE HEMORRHOIDS IN THE WILD
A
Soak the affected area in clean, cold water three times a day.
B
Apply a poultice made of mud and earthworms to the affected area.
C
Apply a concoction of elm bark two to three times a day.
After treating the issues with his excretory system, he decided to relieve himself in the bushes only to be floored by terrible pain. He thought nothing else could go wrong, but of course he was mistaken and would need to know...
162
HOW TO TREAT KIDNEY STONES
A
Lie very still, avoid liquids as much as possible ,and take aspirin for pain relief.
B
Take the strongest pain medication you have available and drink copious amounts of fluid.
C
Drink only sugar water, at the rate of approximately eight ounces per hour, to maintain a continued liquid flow.
The constant pain and agony he was in almost caused him to pop a vessel in his brain and have an aneurysm. Luckily that didn't happen, but what did was a constant pounding. He could recognize the symptoms, but did he know...
163
HOW TO CURE A HEADACHE IN THE WILD
A
Eat a concoction made from willow leaves and bark.
B
Lying flat on your back, place a smooth, cool stone against each temple.
C
Eat raw grasshoppers; they contain Salicin, which is a substitute for aspirin.
The pain stopped! The pain stopped! Oh glorious day! Now he had to create a shelter, as being a mile from civilization was too far to risk walking. Luckily, he find's a logger's log cabin, with a fully gassed-up chainsaw inside! The perfect tool to create a log cabin! Now if only he knew...
164
HOW TO START A CHAINSAW
A
Hold the chainsaw out and away with one hand while cranking it with the other.
B
Hold the chainsaw saw down with a hand and foot while cranking it to a start.
C
Leave the chainsaw on the ground and braced behind a rock as you crank it to a start.
Luck's on his side! He faintly heard the instructions for starting the chainsaw as if someone was trying to give him advice. Oh wait, somebody was! He saw the logger in the corner of the cabin, barely conscious after having a heart attack. He was going to do open-heart surgery, but sadly didn't have a scalpel and thus had to rely on...
165
HOW TO GIVE A HEART MASSAGE
A
Place your hands on the chest, and pump the heart.
B
Place your firsts under and to the right of the left nipple. With your arms straight, squat down and lean forward, pushing your weight on each fist.
C
Cross the victim's arms, and position your palms between their nipples. Lean forward and backward, using your body weight to pump the heart.
They were ready to camp for the night, but the bad news is they forgot about the fire
Ed. Note: see Q.157
. A house made of wood is no match for the fire, so it immediately burned down. Right at that exact moment, the freak blizzard Xalxe experienced
Ed. Note: see Q.147
chose to show up, so the final thing they'd need to know to make it out of there alive was...
166
HOW TO STAY WARM DURING A BLIZZARD
A
Create a "people pile" on a blanket with the larger family members lying on the bottom and the smaller stacked on top.
B
Cut off your hair and use it to fill your jacket and pants as an extra layer of insulation.
C
Get everyone to stay in one sealed room, and heat it with candles.
It was hard, but Cheery Dog and the logger eventually survived the night. Sadly, when they woke up in the morning, they realized that they could have just taken the logger's fully working, non-burnt pickup the full mile back to society... or just walked across the street to the mini mart there and called a cab. Live and learn.
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Post #239 (isolation #38) » Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:20 pm
Postby diginova »
In post 237, Mitillos wrote:I have enjoyed this (particularly the flavour scenarios), but the absence of correct answers happens too often, as does the absence of enough information.
Look at the first question asked this entire game.