In a game of deceit like Among Us, any suspicious behavior can be an instant red flag. The crewmates will be constantly on guard as they go about their predetermined tasks, on the lookout for any behavior they find sus. While waiting for the right opening to eliminate one of their fellow astronauts, impostors need to act no different than them.
Those that are able to maintain a façade of innocence will not only gain the trust of their enemies, but also have an alibi to defend themselves when the body is discovered. To do so, there a few ways that the killers can put up a more convincing act. Here are several tips to keep in mind while prowling the Skeld, HQ, and Polus in search of victims.
The Dos and Don’ts of Acting Like a Crewmate in Among Us
The most common method of blending in with the crewmates is to pretend to complete tasks alongside them. Stand for a few seconds and wait for the taskbar to increase to fool those in the vicinity. It’s a great way to stealthily pull off a sabotage because standing in the middle of a hallway while opening up the menu will look suspect to the others. However, there are a few things impostors shouldn’t do while faking tasks. Visual tasks, such as the medbay scan, garbage removal, and asteroid shooter, provide proof that players are innocent so they cannot be faked. Instead, focus on doing tasks that take some time, like starting the reactor, or ones that are easy to mess up, like the card swipe. Also, keep track of what tasks have been faked already. If another player witnesses someone doing the same task twice, it’s a dead giveaway they’re faking.
One action impostors and crewmates alike can perform is analyzing the security features. The cameras, vitals, doorlog, and map all provide valuable data on what’s happening on the map, whether it be where players are located or if they’ve died. Crewmates have a good reason to monitor them because it can help them track down the killers. Murderers also get mileage out of them, as they can give the whereabouts of potential victims. Watching cameras or checking is something beneficial to the good guys, so they won’t immediately suspect anyone who does so. This makes it a productive way of looking like a team player and drawing away suspicion
Though the baddies aren’t given the option to complete tasks, they are able to contribute to ending crises. 02 depletion and reactor meltdowns will result in a game over for the good guys if they don’t fix it in time and it will also give the impostors something to do that will make them look like they’re contributing. Doing so will help them construct their alibi, as those that arrive at the scene might be more easily persuaded into vouching for them. Causing blackouts or disrupting communication are other sabotages up their sleeve and can similarly be used to help them look innocent.
One action that can appear similar when both sides do it is searching for bodies. Crewmates that finish their tasks, or like to play detective, to not appear sus. The traitors are typically given more sight range and can use this to their advantage; especially when the lights are broken and the crewmates’ are severely diminished. This boon could turn into a bane if any witness the impostor peaking into rooms for victims while the power is out, as this is an action only they can do during this period of time. When triggering blackouts, they should pretend to have reduced sight range as well, as that will make their act more convincing. While others may have a hard time seeing it with the lights out, the cameras are completely unimpaired, so be extra cautious when in those areas.
Among Us is available for PC and mobile devices.
