Generally, players collect enough gear so that more than 1 person has an axe. In this case, we are kind of stuck since only 1 person has an axe and most left the bus area before gearing up. That's the beauty of having everyone decide their own moves... one never really knows what to expect.

This is a co-operative game, so there is always the option to ask questions and to try and co-ordinate moves. I generally try not to interfere too much and allow people to experiment or simply stumble along blissfully until the light-bulb goes on. Everyone has a different play style.

As for myself; I like to calculate my actions, and prefer to know things ahead of time, so I prefer reading the rules carefully and asking lots of questions. Sometimes I ask too many questions and wonder if I annoy the gamemasters. I've had other players tell me they enjoy the unknown and finding things out after-the-fact.

So, if you do want advice about strategy at any particular instance, don't hesitate to ask.