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Originally Posted by VydorScope
Oddly enough, I have found by talking with real war vets that some of the tactics I have come up with and used in games matches what we do in real war. I wonder if post apoplectic earth will be best survived by gamers   |
The ones who don't panic and collapse at the awareness of OMG REAL DANGER NOT JUST ALL IN MY HEAD will probably do well--they're used to assessing resources and options and re-evaluating a situation when the details change. They're also used to at least the idea of cooperating in groups of near-strangers for the common goal of survival, and know that it's not unlikely that someone will get greedy or stupid. And they know that "but he's greedy and stupid and will bring DOOOOM upon us all" is not always enough of a reason to kick someone out of the group.
However, the percentage that turn into basket cases at the first hint of *real* risk and problems is likely fairly high.
My real vote for survivors? The SCA. "World's largest standing private army," with a government (of sorts), at least enough to establish hierarchy and a reward system quickly, a lot of experience in turning high-tech resources into low-tech equipment, and a large collection of people who understand how governmental structures play out in large and small scale. They've got people who know how to make clothing starting from raw wool, how to make paper and ink from rags and candles, and how to wield pikes in formation.