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Yes, but searching downstairs gives the option for a quick escape if something goes wrong!

I guess that all depends on how the story is written. We will soon find out. I'm nervous as heck! It would really be disappointing to be killed on the first day! Only the author knows which is the best moves to make.

So far, few have chosen NOT to search, but that may have been the correct answer and a whole lot of us will be wiped out on day 1. I'm shaking in my chair.

I'm hoping that the choices aren't just arbitrary, and the winner is just the luckiest chooser. I'd like to think there are subtle clues within the text itself (or past posts from papa-pepper).

I'm new to the game, so I hope you are correct. I followed the last season and it all made sense, but even what makes sense could have multiple outcomes, so it will be a good amount of luck in the end.