HOW TO GASLIGHT IN PEAK

Every round of PEAK may look like a wholesome co-op adventure. Don’t be fooled. Every smiling climber is a future corpse on your way to the summit. And every round? It’s a race. First one up wins the imaginary glory. You don’t share a crown. There is no “Squad Ending.” Only one can stand at the top.

And it’s going to be you. With just a touch of misdirection, gaslighting, and “accidental” sabotage.

Speak First, Speak Confidently.
“Guys, follow me. I’ve climbed this seed before.”
It doesn’t matter that the map changes every day. They won’t question you if you don’t give them time to think.

Point to Random Ledges.
“That rock? Totally safe. Seen it in last night's run.” (You didn’t.)

If Someone Else Takes Charge First.. Correct Them.
“Wait… are you sure that’s the right path? Look at the sun’s position. We’re supposed to head north”

• The Gentle Push.

"Oops, my bad dude, didn’t mean to bump you there." RIP Greg.

• The Blow Dart Metaphor.

If you can't push them, undermine them.
“No offense, but you’ve been wrong before…”
“Remember that one time you fell?”
“I just think we should trust someone who actually survived the last round.”

• Grappling “Mistakes.”

Miss your grapple “accidentally” while they’re hanging on the same ledge. Make it look like bad timing. “Dude! Lag!”

• Drop Gear Off a Cliff.

“Oh no! I meant to hand you the rope but I dropped it down there. Guess I’ll go on without it. I’ll be fine.”
(You will. They won’t.)

• Fake a Crisis.

“Wait. Did anyone else just hear Scout Master? No? Weird. I’ll check ahead, stay here.”

Undermine Confidence.
“You’re voice is shaking. Sure you’re okay to lead?”
“You’ve fallen like three times, just saying.”

Force Dependence.
“Don’t go that way. You’ll die without me spotting you.”
Then disappear the moment they commit.

Praise + Subtle Threat.
“Wow, great jump! I’m impressed. One more slip like last time and that’s game over, though.”

Q: Isn’t this game about cooperation?
A: Absolutely! Cooperate… until your moment arrives.

Q: My friends keep falling. Should I help them?
A: Yes. Help them fall faster.

Q: Isn’t this kind of toxic?
A: No, no, no. It’s strategic assertiveness.
Remember: the mountain tests us all. Some fail. Some fly.

I dedicate this guide to the fallen...those who trusted, those who hesitated, those who thought we were in this together. May your missteps light my path to the summit.

"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few... unless the few is me."
– Soulspire