Finding The Red Paint In The Forest

In the open-world survival horror game The Forest, red paint is a rare item that can be used to ward off cannibals. Players can find red paint in or near places where cannibals reside, such as large cannibal camps and caves. The paint is believed to have been fear-conditioned into the cannibals by the Sahara company, inducing a passive state when they see it. When players interact with the paint, it covers their bodies and provides protection from attacks by cannibals, who may even kneel and worship the player as a sacred being. However, the effect wears off if the player attacks the cannibals or comes into contact with water.

Red paint can be found in cannibal villages

Red paint is a special item that can be worn by the player, applied all over their body, similar to mud. It induces a passive, non-hostile state in the cannibals, who will kneel and bow reverently, almost as if the player was a god. However, if the player starts attacking, the cannibals will become hostile again.

Red paint can be found in the following locations:

• In a longhouse overlooking the ocean
• In the same room as the modern axe within the Hanging Cave, which has an entrance near the Main Cannibal Village
• In Cave 7 - Chasm Cave, on a ledge on the way down to the bottom of the cave, and by the red man cave painting
• In an encampment to the east side of the map, near a river that runs into a lake

It can also be found in places where cannibals reside

Red paint can often be found in or near places where cannibals reside. It is believed that either the Red Man or a similar figure placed the paint cans at these locations for easy access while travelling. However, it is also possible that the cannibals themselves placed the paint cans, as they are known to hold reverence for anyone wearing red paint.

Red paint is usually found in open paint buckets and can be applied to the player's body, similar to how mud is applied. It can be found in several locations on the Peninsula, including:

• A longhouse overlooking the ocean: Head north and travel along the west coast to find it.
• A river longhouse with a slide leading into the water.
• A hut at the Main Cannibal Village near the plane crash.
• On a ledge near a waterfall room within the Chasm Cave: This cave is located far north, a significant distance from the river.

The red paint induces a passive and non-hostile state in the cannibals, who may follow and stare at the player, step back if approached, or kneel and bow reverently. This effect only works on the more humanoid inhabitants, making it ideal for raiding cannibal villages without being attacked. However, if the player becomes aggressive or attacks the cannibals, they will become hostile again.

Red paint is contained in open paint buckets

Red paint is a special item in The Forest that can be worn by the player, similar to mud. It is contained in open paint buckets and can be found in several locations on the Peninsula. The paint buckets are often accompanied by a paintbrush. Once the player picks up the paint, it is automatically applied to their body.

The red paint induces a passive, non-hostile state in the cannibals, who will follow and stare at the player, back away, or kneel and pray as if the player is a sacred being or divine entity. This fear effect only works on the more humanoid inhabitants, so the player should be aware that mutants are unaffected and will still attack.

The red paint can be found in eight locations and can only be applied once per game session. The paint buckets will replenish whenever the player quits and reloads the game. Some specific locations where the paint buckets can be found include Cave 7 - Chasm Cave, on a ledge on the way down to the bottom of the cave, and within Cave 2 - Hanging Cave, in the same room as the modern axe.

It is theorised that the Sahara company used fear-conditioning with their patients, who later became the cannibals, making them associate the colour red with pain, death, or something unpleasant. Alternatively, the colour red may have been associated with rewards for kneeling instantly.

It can be found in caves

In the game The Forest, red paint is a special item that can be worn by the player, which has the effect of inducing passivity in cannibals. The paint is contained in open paint buckets and can be found in several locations on the Peninsula.

• Cave 2 - Hanging Cave, in the Hidden Stash Room
• Cave 7 - Chasm Cave, on the way down to the bottom of the cave, near a cave painting

The paint is often accompanied by a paintbrush, which is assumed to be the method of application for the Red Man, who is thought to be more sophisticated than a regular cannibal. The Red Man may have placed the paint cans in these locations for easy access while travelling.

The caves are also where players will find cannibals, who reside in them and hold a certain reverence for the colour red. This is evidenced by their passive, non-hostile behaviour towards players wearing the paint.

Red paint can be used to scare cannibals

Red paint is a special item in The Forest that can be used to scare cannibals. It is often found in or near places where cannibals reside, such as large cannibal camps, and can be identified by its open paint buckets, usually accompanied by a paintbrush. The paint is thought to induce a passive, non-hostile state in the cannibals, who will follow and stare at the player, step back if approached, or even kneel and pray as if the player is a sacred being. This effect only works on the more humanoid inhabitants, making it ideal for players who want to raid a cannibal village without being attacked.

While the paint is on the player, cannibals will be rendered non-hostile. However, this effect will wear off if the player begins attacking the cannibals. Additionally, the paint will be removed if the player enters a body of water or is caught in the rain. It is worth noting that the paint does not affect mutants, and players have reported mixed results with painted cannibals still attacking them.

The red paint's fear-inducing effect is theorised to be the result of fear-conditioning by the Sahara company, as the entry hallway to their research lab is bright red, and the secure doors throughout the facility are also red. This may have caused the cannibals to associate the colour with pain or something unpleasant, or perhaps with rewards for kneeling. Alternatively, the cannibals may have been aware of the power of the artifact and respected Dr. Cross, who was able to harness its power, seeing him as a god-like figure capable of controlling the lab and the artifact.

Players can use this knowledge of the paint's effects to their advantage when interacting with cannibals in the game. By covering themselves in red paint, players can move more freely among the cannibals, raiding their villages or simply exploring without fear of immediate attack. However, they must be cautious as the paint's effects are not permanent, and attacking the cannibals or entering water will remove the paint's protective layer.

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