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The Basics of Survival — GTFO Walkthrough
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The Basics of Survival — GTFO Walkthrough

Your guide to GTFO's ALT://R1B1 expedition. Learn the best routes to find 12 Personnel IDs and escape, plus enemy types and resource locations.

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The Basics of Survival — GTFO Walkthrough

Your guide to GTFO's ALT://R1B1 expedition. Learn the best routes to find 12 Personnel IDs and escape, plus enemy types and resource locations.

Alright, let's get you through ALT://R1B1, also known as PID Search. This is your first real taste of the 'Gather Items' mission type, where you'll need to find a specific number of collectibles before you can bail. The good news? You don't have to clear every single zone to get out. We've got a few paths you can take, so let's break 'em down.

Walkthrough
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    Main Objective: You need to collect 12 Personnel IDs (PIDs) scattered across the zones. Each zone from 39-45 can hold up to 3 PIDs, giving you a total of 18 to find, but you only need 12.
  2. 2
    Option 1: Zones 43-45
    • Head into Zone 43. Be ready for a [CLASS II ALARM]. Grab the PIDs here.
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    You'll also find a [Colored Key] in this zone. Grab it! It's crucial for accessing Zones 39 and 40 later if you choose that path.
  4. 4
    Next, push into Zone 44, which triggers a [CLASS III ALARM]. Collect more PIDs.
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    Finally, tackle Zone 45, another [CLASS III ALARM] zone. Secure the remaining PIDs you need.
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    Option 2: Zones 41-42
    • If you want a slightly less intense option, you can go for Zone 41 and Zone 42.
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    Both of these zones are generally less dangerous, but they each contain a [Scout]. Keep an eye out!
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    Collect the PIDs in both zones.
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    Option 3: Zones 39-40
    • This is the high-risk, high-reward path. You'll need that [Colored Key] from Zone 43 to even get into these areas.
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    Warning: Zones 39 and 40 are packed with [Giants] and [Big Shooters]. Approach with extreme caution.
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    Grab the PIDs here if you're feeling brave or need to top up your count.
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    Extraction: Once you've bagged at least 12 PIDs, make your way back to the starting point and extract.

Recommended Path:

For a smoother run, we suggest this route: Enter Zone 43 (grab the key!), then move to Zone 44, followed by Zone 41, then Zone 42, and finally Zone 39. This path usually gives you enough PIDs without needing to brave the dangerous Zone 45 with its [CLASS III ALARM].

Tips
  • Resource distribution is pretty consistent across the main zones (39-45), with each offering 40% Ammo, 60% Medi-gel, and 40% Tools. Zone 38 has less, so don't linger there.
  • Be aware of the enemy types you'll face: [Strikers], [Shooters], [Giants], [Big Shooters], and the sneaky [Scouts]. Prioritize threats, especially the Giants and Big Shooters in Zones 39-40.
  • The expedition map is your friend! Use it to plan your route and understand the zone connections.

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