Make a Plan
To break out of the prisons in The Escapists you will need to formulate a plan. This will require getting hold of the tools you need which may require crafting from the resources you have available to you. Deciding what time you will attempt your escape, at night when guard activity is lower or during the day when you can ensure the guards will be distracted. And also a contingency plan if something goes wrong.
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