In Dead Island: Riptide , the phrase "develop a paper" most likely refers to the written by the researchers Dr. Kessler and Dr. Villa, which is a key piece of lore found within the game's collectible Secret Files . The Kessler-Villa Paper
: The scientists studied the effects of this disease on the indigenous population of Palanai.
This academic paper is the primary reason the military and specialized agencies became interested in the Palanai islands. According to , found in the military base's communication building, the paper detailed:
: It explored how early tribal religions and practices were influenced by the disease.