Shipwreck survival

[Vynticator]

Originally Posted by Dalillama

How cold are we talking about here? Because that sounds like a good way to die fast to me, pretty much regardless of skills.

South-west coast of Sweden in late October. Sea temp for the swim to shore was 55'F; Air temp daytime is 40-48'F. Weather is light rain/sleet. Sandy beach, light forest inland, fresh water abundant within 1km.

Originally Posted by Dalillama

Unless it's very unfamiliar (e.g. on an alien planet), I'd say no penalty.

It's Scandinavian coast; they are more used to Mediterranean.

Originally Posted by Dalillama

Depends a lot on what kind of coastline they're on. There are places where you can fish barehanded, but most places that are cold and exposed aren't going to be them. Fishing per se is basically a no go until they can put together some equipment.

Seaweed, shellfish, whatever's in tidepools. Anything else puts you back into needing gear.

No penalty.

Once again, depends heavily on where you are. If there's sufficient deadfall, driftwood, or and/or reasonably sized rocks nearby then a windbreak or lean-to should be possible, although it won't be a good one without some kind of tools.

Is pretty much what Survival skill is.

For the most part all you really need is a knife, although some twine will certainly help. If you haven't got a knife, -3 seems about right. If anyone's got Armory TL/0, that'll be a huge help, because then they can make stone, bone, or shell knives, fish spears, etc. which aren't great but will do wonders for your ability to apply many aspects of Survival skill.

Sensible and helpful, thanks.