Each one of those can be used to slowly chip away at walls (forks,) the ground (spoons,) and fences (knives.) None of the plastic utensils count as contraband, so you can wander around with as many as you can carry, and stash them without concern. Don’t overlook the usefulness of plastic forks, spoons and knives from the canteen tray either. You can rarely have too many of those items. Look out for things like duct tape, files, wires and magazines. May as well keep your criminal kills sharp while you’re inside, after all. Don’t be afraid to use your spare time to loot the desks of fellow prisoners.

You’ll get nowhere without tools, or items to craft them. Looks like there’s a handy corridor just behind your prison cell wall … Where are the contraband scanners? Do any areas appear to be poorly guarded? What kind of barriers are standing between you, and freedom? Which times of day do you have to yourself? These are the sorts of questions you should be looking to answer. Follow your daily routine (roll call, meals, gym time, working) for a day or two and take note of where you can go. The Escapists’ tutorial teaches you extremely useful bits of information, such as how to recognise when fellow prisoners need a favour (which could get you some cash,) or have useful items for sale (the little bag over their heads.) The latter is something you’re likely to be making use of quite a bit.įollow the Routine, But Keep Your Eyes Openīefore you can start figuring out how to escape any of The Escapists’ devious prison complexes, you need to know the layout. I know that sounds really obvious, but you’d be surprised. The greatest indignity of all: communal eating.Įverything in here is based on the pre-release 0.99 build, so it’s possible that subsequent updates to the game may have changed things slightly (always a risk with guides of this type.) I’ll try to update anything glaring.ĭo the tutorial.

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