- For the location with the same name, see Mount Tanner.
Characters involved[]
Walkthrough[]
This mission is actually multiple short missions. However, since these missions are too short, they are compiled in a single page. To avoid confusion, the missions will be referred to as "Objectives".
Objective: Under Attack[]
The game starts with Ed Jones being attacked by a small group of aggressive and... "bitey" people. When you gain control of Marcus Campbell, run over and help Ed kill them off.
Objective: Find Help[]
It's not safe out here
Follow the map marker, either sneaking past or just killing all the "cannibals" you encounter. Once you enter the Ranger Station, a small cutscene occurs. Without explaining what's going on, the man in charge there (Thomas Ritter) asks you to check the nearby cabins for survivors, and advises climbing up the water tower and have a look around first. The objective ends after the conversation
Objective: Water Tower[]
Survey the Area
Climb up the water tower just outside the Ranger Station. Enter aim mode and position your crosshair over the question marks until the progress indicator is full. Continue checking sites until you get the message "Survey Complete". As the objective is completed, you will hear gun shots in the distance.
Objective: Ridge Cabins[]
Check the cabins for survivors and supplies
Climb back down and begin searching all of the tents, cabins, and the public restroom for items and weapons. Search the campsites first, as you can find Large Backpack for more inventory space. If your pack is full, drop items off in the Ranger Station Supply Locker.
Objective: Tanner Lake[]
Check the cabins for survivors and supplies
This objective triggers if you enter the area near the lake side cabins (see picture in Notes section) before completing objective Ranger Station below. Search all three cabins to complete the objective.
Objective: Distant Gunshot[]
Investigate the source of the gunshots
Head on down the path to the river. You will see a woman being attacked by a horde of cannibals. Run down and help her finish them off. After the three are safe, a cutscene will start where she introduces herself as Maya Torres, a soldier. The objective ends at this point
You now have two playable characters to choose from. You can switch to Maya or stick with Marcus. Either way, head on back to the Ranger Station.
Objective: Ranger Station[]
Rejoin the other survivors
As soon as you open the door to the Ranger Station, you will find all survivors inside dead. Ed decides to search Thomas' body for his ID. Thomas reanimates and pounces on Ed. You regain control at this point, run over and finish off Thomas. Take everything Marcus and Maya can carry from the Supply Locker, and store the rest in the Old Pickup for later retrieval.
Objective: Escape[]
Mt. Tanner is fucked. It's time to leave
This objective triggers as soon as you are in the vicinity of the Industrial Supply Store. Ed reveals he took Thomas' radio and truck key, and hand them to you. At this point it is possible to get in the truck. A new objective marker appears and Lily Ritter will come on the radio looking for her dad. You explain your situation to her and she instructs you to go to the Church Of The Ascension.
Drive on down the road until you reach the bridge. Exit the truck to trigger the cutscene. Head down into the river, then head downstream until you find a ridge you can climb up. As soon as you climb up to the road, the mission ends.
Notes[]
- By skipping the cabins and rescuing Maya right after surveying the area, the player can hear extra dialog lines between Marcus and Ed. On the practical side, having two backups makes it faster and safer to clear and scavenge the area.
- After the objective "Escape" starts you cannot switch between characters.
- Three small cabins next to the lake can be searched. They cannot be seen from the water tower, thus cannot be surveyed, but are visible on the map.
- Before getting to the Church of the Ascension, putting things in or taking them out of the Supply Locker does not affect Influence.
- The player and the AI-controlled characters (Ed and Maya/Marcus) are immortal up until you cross the bridge in the Escape objective.
Dialog[]
After killing the first zombies
Marcus: (winded, tense) You okay? |
As Marcus and Ed head towards the Ranger Station
Marcus: Hold up. |
As Marcus and Ed nears the Ranger Station
Thomas Ritter: Here, help me move this against the wall. We need to clear a space for the wounded. |
Inside Ranger Station (unused)
Thomas Ritter: How's the leg? |
After surveying the area
Marcus: You hear that? |
After checking out the cabins
Marcus: Okay, I think that's about all there is to find here. |
On the way towards the gunshot (unused)
Ed: Remind me again why we're heading toward the sound of gunfire? |
After helping Maya
Ed: Holy shit, are you okay? |
After helping Maya BEFORE checking out the cabins
Ed: Holy shit, are you okay? |
On the way back to Ranger Station (unused)
Maya: Keep your eyes open. I don't want to get ambushed. |
Back at the Ranger Station
Marcus: What the hell?
Ed: [Sighs]. He's gone. Marcus: Yeah. Marcus: What the hell, Ed?! |
After Ed gets attacked by the re-animated Thomas Ritter
Ed: That guy was dead. Swear to God, he was dead. How the hell does... |
As the player gets near the Industrial Warehouse with a truck parked next to it
Ed: So... where we going? Marcus: I don't know. I guess we just head to town, try to find... somebody. Marcus: Jesus, Ed, why'd you do that? |
At the bridge
Marcus: So much for getting across here. |
Before going to the watch tower and outside of Ranger Station.
Ed: You wanna know what worries me? They're setting up an infirmary in there. |
Maya's backstory
Marcus: Where'd you come from anyways? |
Ed and Marcus' backstory
Maya: So what about you two? What are you doing up here, romantic getaway? |
Next Mission: The Voice On The Radio.
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