Need to make a Deathmobile, but I'm not sure what to do

TheKobold · 2017-11-22T05:38:07.018Z

I did almost exactly this in my current play through. Except I used an apc instead of a minitank.

pisskop · 2017-11-22T11:06:11.252Z

humvees or cargo trucks are the favored choices here. big rig is something I’ve done before though, and the easiest option here.

make sure that you ard the wheels and their frames earlier than later. if you make it too big without adding your planned wheels you’ll have to find a boom crane, which is really only found on excavators, which in vanilla are found almost exclusively at abandoned farms (the ones with the huge fenced off fallow fields)

DeWolf · 2017-11-22T14:54:25.675Z

You can always make said boom cranes. Well after finding a mechanics book that is.

psyxypher · 2017-11-22T15:32:29.821Z

I have a Humvee available, but I hadn’t given it much thought because of space; I tend to play as a bit of a hoarder, so I like to have a lot of room to jam my stuff into. I could always give it more space, though.

Mantar · 2017-11-22T20:44:44.355Z

I’ve used the Luxury RV in my deathmobile game, and can recommend it for folks who aren’t serious hoarders. It’s slim enough to squeeze through a lot of places that a larger vehicle couldn’t. With a composite ram up front, and the windows all reinforced, I rarely have to do serious repairs.
I haven’t installed all the extra tile-eating tools like the welding rig and stuff, opting to use a UPS charger station on one tile, full of UPS-modded tools instead. Space is still a little tight, even after replacing a lot of aisle with cargo carriers (which has the disadvantage that it takes a while to move over) but I get by just fine. I just have to prioritize whether to take some loot or leave it, because I can’t possibly carry everything. Stuff that’s easy to acquire gets left behind.
It’s solar powered most of the year, but guzzles diesel like there’s no tomorrow in winter.

TheKobold · 2017-11-23T00:56:41.454Z

Mantar:

because I can’t possibly carry everything

Then you are not trying hard enough =P

pisskop · 2017-11-23T17:24:01.929Z

gas is absolutely superior to Diesel in the current meta.

simply because of availability.

and electric engines are unsustainable until late late game. and then competes with fridges and chargers and lights

psyxypher · 2017-11-23T19:07:42.416Z

pisskop:

gas is absolutely superior to Diesel in the current meta.

simply because of availability.

I have had this issue approximately once. Maybe not even once. My main problem is finding diesel engines, if anything. This is good to know in the future though.

Solusphere · 2017-11-23T19:35:05.308Z

pisskop:

gas is absolutely superior to Diesel in the current meta.

simply because of availability.

It’s worth noting that Diesel, unlike gasoline, is a renewable resource. That said, even when I’ve had the means easily on hand, I’ve never had to resort to crafting it, as like psyxypher there has always been more than enough diesel in vehicles and gas stations to meet my demands.

TheKobold · 2017-11-23T20:19:45.164Z

Get your Mechanics high enough and just slap in one of each engine that way you have no worries ever.

psyxypher · 2017-11-23T23:25:31.335Z

Thanks Kobold, you just reminded me that I got Hydraulic Muscles on the character I’m playing, meaning I can move the V12 engine in my shopping cart and thus into my Deathmobile.

One thing I’ve noticed with multiple engines is that stopping becomes so much easier. Three engines and I could start or stop on a dime.

TheKobold · 2017-11-25T00:26:38.160Z

Situations like that I just use the good ole advanced inventory screen and effectively drag it.

psyxypher · 2017-11-25T00:36:00.672Z

TheKobold:

Situations like that I just use the good ole advanced inventory screen and effectively drag it.

Crap, forgot about it. Of course I’d probably go nuts trying having to press so many buttons so rapidly.

Walegrin · 2017-11-25T01:03:01.849Z

psyxypher:

Crap, forgot about it. Of course I’d probably go nuts trying having to press so many buttons so rapidly.

I’ve been lucky enough to be able to park next to the donor vehicle so far.

Just made it past Mechanics 8 so now there will be a large electric joining the V12.

psyxypher · 2017-11-25T01:08:15.686Z

Walegrin:

Just made it past Mechanics 8 so now there will be a large electric joining the V12

Mechanics 12 is so fun. Three V12 Engines at once allows you to start and stop on a dime.

Walegrin · 2017-11-25T01:17:58.358Z

psyxypher:

Mechanics 12 is so fun. Three V12 Engines at once allows you to start and stop on a dime.

I think I’ll just have the one V12. It’s not that much of a deathmobile. .

Now I’m waiting to see if the mounted solar panels are enough.

psyxypher · 2017-11-25T01:44:32.572Z

Update: Finished the Deathmobile. She’s a beauty, covered in Upgraded Solar Panels. Doesn’t have much nice stuff inside of her, and I ran a bit thin on resources, but her she is:

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Now we just need a name. The last Deathmobile was called “Rolling Thunder”.

Walegrin · 2017-11-25T02:22:08.601Z

My converted ambulance is called REO Meatwagon. I’m envious of the upgraded panels.

psyxypher · 2017-11-25T02:35:41.456Z

Walegrin:

I’m envious of the upgraded panels.

Here’s what I do: Put Quantum Panels in the center, reinforced upgraded ones on the edges, and upgraded ones in between. Quantum Solar Panels are 6 times more effective than a Solar Panel and 3 times more effective than an Upgraded one.

tarburst98 · 2017-11-27T11:20:51.920Z

i like to have the driver seat smack in the middle of the isle area with the car an odd number wide so i have an easier time of juding turns.