Outbreak Scenario 10
Three months into the apocalypse, you've settled into a semblance of stability, living with a group of ten on a small farm. You all work hard, raising animals and tending to the fields, although the crops are stubbornly slow to yield their first vegetables.
Recently, another group of survivors moved into the area, setting up camp not far from your farm. Initially, the presence of more people so close did not cause any problems. But as days passed, the proximity created contention.
The first strain came over water. A water well sits on what you believed was the far edge of your territory. It appears the new group has discovered it too and has laid claim to it, even beginning to place a fence around it, so only they can access the well.
Then, the fence issue cuts deeper. One morning, you notice new posts and wire stretching across what you've always treated as part of your land. The new group has begun constructing a barrier, encroaching several yards into your territory. When confronted, they claim a misunderstanding of the boundaries, suggesting the land was unclaimed. The fence, meant for security against the undead and perhaps other humans, now marks a divide between your group and theirs.
Comments (5)
I'd find a new water source, build a boundary of my own then poison the well. Ok I'm half joking. I would meet with their leader, but not necessarily for their group to join mine. I'd draw up a contract with clear stipulations and consequences for both parties.
This may be one of the best scenarios to date. There doesn't seem to be a clear winning option.
The fact that they tried to fence us out of the originally free use well between our territories tells me that they likely wouldn't play nice if we merged our two groups together. But I would only fight as a last resort, so the only option for now is to meetup and actually agree on boundaries. If they break that agreement, THEN I'd probably fight
I create a sect/feudal state where all other groups will become my vassals or be destroyed. They will be generally self managed, but my group will make the major decisions for the territory, or more specifically I shall and eventually those of my lineage. The leaders of the sects shall be decided via testing the young both physically and mentally choosing the best, brightest, and most loyal to become leaders. This way we can over time create a united civilization.
I can't seem to find a good resolution to this scenario. Human nature sadly isn't working together for the greater good, first impressions and interactions are vital to how anything will play out.