Tips, Tricks, and Newb Questions!

yeneval · 2016-07-25T01:55:35.000Z

[quote=“survivornaginata, post:15056, topic:42”][quote=“yeneval, post:15053, topic:42”]I’ve got some questions, can I ask 'em? I’ll just go ahead and ask 'em.

I’ve read a book that had CBM recipes in it but I still have no way to make any CBMs… why?
I out of a sudden lost the ability to repair any car parts… why? All the tools are still there.[/quote]
1.you need to have requisite skills like elctronics and mechanics
2.you may have run out of batteries or juice for welders/torch[/quote]

What are the requisits on power storage and power storage mk II ? I have 6 electronics, 6 mechanics and 6 first aid. Wiki says only 5 first aid is required to craft it. I also have the book on hand.

And it’s not just CBMs I’ve noticed that no book recipes ever show up in my craft menu, only the ones I knew beforehand through the skill alone.

deoxy · 2016-07-25T03:37:59.000Z

[quote=“yeneval, post:15061, topic:42”][quote=“survivornaginata, post:15056, topic:42”][quote=“yeneval, post:15053, topic:42”]I’ve got some questions, can I ask 'em? I’ll just go ahead and ask 'em.

I’ve read a book that had CBM recipes in it but I still have no way to make any CBMs… why?
I out of a sudden lost the ability to repair any car parts… why? All the tools are still there.[/quote]
1.you need to have requisite skills like elctronics and mechanics
2.you may have run out of batteries or juice for welders/torch[/quote]

What are the requisits on power storage and power storage mk II ? I have 6 electronics, 6 mechanics and 6 first aid. Wiki says only 5 first aid is required to craft it. I also have the book on hand.

And it’s not just CBMs I’ve noticed that no book recipes ever show up in my craft menu, only the ones I knew beforehand through the skill alone.[/quote]

Unless it’s changed recently, Power Storage MkII requires electronics 12. It’s a real pain to grind to.

vassock · 2016-07-25T03:53:21.000Z

Where do I get bolt turning of 2 that some vehicle parts require to remove? Pliers only give me 1.

survivornaginata · 2016-07-25T07:30:31.000Z

vassock:

Where do I get bolt turning of 2 that some vehicle parts require to remove? Pliers only give me 1.

wrench/toolbox

Szara · 2016-07-25T10:12:51.000Z

Electronics 12 is why my character spent several days making upgraded solar panels then disassembling them. Oh, wait, my bad, that was Electronics 11, then I realized I still couldn’t make the MK II, sighed, and put off the rest of the grind until ‘later’.

BeerBeer · 2016-07-25T18:43:40.000Z

Is there way to manipulate a companion NPC into taking a certain seat in a vehicle? For some reason my pal NPC is REALLY fixated to my driver’s seat. I’ve tried putting better blankets to the one other seat in my vehicle. And books. And valuable stuff. My driver’s seat contains has nothing of value. The seats are the same type. I just don’t get it WHY THAT SEAT!

deoxy · 2016-07-25T19:13:13.000Z

BeerBeer:

Is there way to manipulate a companion NPC into taking a certain seat in a vehicle? For some reason my pal NPC is REALLY fixated to my driver’s seat. I’ve tried putting better blankets to the one other seat in my vehicle. And books. And valuable stuff. My driver’s seat contains has nothing of value. The seats are the same type. I just don’t get it WHY THAT SEAT!

Unless it’s changed recently, just push against them, swap spaces with them (one of the menu choices), and they’ll go find another one because you’re in that one.

Pantalion · 2016-07-25T19:41:08.000Z

Hah! I had three NPCs fighting over that driver’s seat, and they were constantly falling asleep. Only thing I managed was to just make sure I got to it first or be prepared to wrestle for it. The infighting for seats even got so bad one of them would end up hanging from the sides of the vehicle as I raced across the countryside flattening ants.

I don’t think Zones work on cars, but I don’t use them to know. If they do then that would solve the problem by making the driver’s seat a no go area.

pisskop · 2016-07-25T22:48:07.000Z

Any body else not able to drive in a straight line in a car in the new expies?

vassock · 2016-07-26T00:25:00.000Z

Am I missing something? I seem to be unable to make a vehicle cargo carrier. It does not appear in craft menu. What book do I need?

BeerBeer · 2016-07-26T09:57:12.000Z

deoxy:

[quote=“BeerBeer, post:15066, topic:42”]Is there way to manipulate a companion NPC into taking a certain seat in a vehicle? For some reason my pal NPC is REALLY fixated to my driver’s seat. I’ve tried putting better blankets to the one other seat in my vehicle. And books. And valuable stuff. My driver’s seat contains has nothing of value. The seats are the same type. I just don’t get it WHY THAT SEAT!

Unless it’s changed recently, just push against them, swap spaces with them (one of the menu choices), and they’ll go find another one because you’re in that one.[/quote]
Yeah, that’s just it - I’m tired of pushing them aside. Also if the NPC falls asleep, you can’t push them until you wake them up. Gets tedious eventually.

What if they’re attracted to vehicle controls? Maybe one should just try installing extra controls on all seats? Or maybe they like the seat that was installed last?

pisskop:

Any body else not able to drive in a straight line in a car in the new expies?

I used to experience this rarely some/moderate time ago. Restarting the game helped, IIRC. Or at the very least the problem solved itself later for whatever reason. Could be wheel condition related, too.

Rot · 2016-07-26T20:17:00.000Z

Do Crossbows use the “pistol” skill?

If this is true, i’m wondering why it isn’t “rifles” or a similar long-gun.

And I’m talking of the regular crossbow, not it’s pistol or oversized counterparts.

sagethor · 2016-07-26T21:55:35.000Z

Is it possible to reseal jars of sauce / other liquids?

Coolthulhu · 2016-07-26T21:57:08.000Z

BeerBeer:

What if they’re attracted to vehicle controls? Maybe one should just try installing extra controls on all seats? Or maybe they like the seat that was installed last?

The seat taking code is pretty crude. It works by going through all parts in order they were installed in. Then they prioritize seatbelts.
If you want NPCs to take other seats, uninstall your main seat and reinstall it, then install seatbelts on all NPC seats. Or just remove seatbelt from your main seat, though this can be risky.

ZoneWizard · 2016-07-26T21:59:39.000Z

How do I remove Filthy from items?

I have the bar of soap…no activator??

survivornaginata · 2016-07-26T22:04:00.000Z

How do I remove Filthy from items?
I have the bar of soap…no activator??

make washboard.look at crfating meny.you need onyl 1 x2 by four and i thin 1 fabrication.
you also need lot of water for washing.

ZoneWizard · 2016-07-26T22:13:43.000Z

thanks. did know this =)

so make washboard + soap + water…toilet ok?

activate washboard?

survivornaginata · 2016-07-26T22:17:57.000Z

[quote=“ZoneWizard, post:15077, topic:42”]thanks. did know this =)

so make washboard + soap + water…toilet ok?

activate washboard?[/quote]
reload washboard wit soap than activate.
any water is ok from my experience beside sewer water i think you need around 40 water but not sure about it.i know i can do it with full jerrycan but i do it rarely so not sure for exact amount.

X-PLODE · 2016-07-26T23:44:35.000Z

Toilet water is not enough volume, i tried yesterday to clean a messenger bag.

I guess i’ll have to find a gallon drum or build a wooden barrel or something.

Can’t weld a jerrycan cos i don’t have a welder, although i could probably remove a water tank from an RV somewhere and carry it home.

pisskop · 2016-07-26T23:52:16.000Z

Go to a river or swamp or pond