Congratulations, you survived the end of the world. That means you’re very capable, pretty clever, or extremely lucky. Regardless of how you survived, not dying is just the beginning, and life after the apocalypse is not going to be easy. Be prepared for the end of the world as we know it and the post-apocalypse with Wasteland Hacks.
Dystopias and apocalypses often get lumped together. Both paint a grim picture of the future, sure, but one works like an over powered HR department in control while the other has endless amounts of freedom and little else. Especially food. Knowing which one you’re living in is critical, so here are 5 quick ways to tell the difference between a dystopia and an apocalypse.
TRANSPORTATION
Dystopia: The trains still run, but it only goes to reeducation camps.
Apocalypse: The tracks are rusted, the engine’s busted, but you can still blow the whistle.
FOOD
Dystopia: The food is gray, flavorless and used to have a social security number.
Apocalypse: The food is tough, chewy, and talks back.
CITIES
Dystopia: The buildings are uniform, oppressive, monolithic symbols of conformity.
Apocalypse: If there are buildings, they are on fire.
WEATHER
Dystopia: The climate is controlled, like everything else. It’s always gray, like everything else.
Apocalypse: It’s raining Fords.
NEIGHBORS
Dystopia: When you have them over for dinner, they report on you to the authorities
Apocalypse: When you have them over for dinner, they’re delicious.
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Neither is fun. But if I had to sum it up, apocalypse is a little more rock and roll while dystopia is a little more Enya until your ears bleed.
Have a great apocalypse,
Ben
