Weekly Report #88
[h3]Hello stalkers![/h3]
Today we will address some most frequently asked questions. They are often repeated, so maybe this report will clear a few things for you! But before we will begin, let us ask: have you seen the recent video? No? Then watch this first and then read on!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Okay, now that you've watched the above video, let's start with the questions!
[h3]1. How do I get the various items in the game?[/h3]
Oh, that's an intriguing question! It really depends on what you mean by "items". So we'll quickly divide those into groups:
That's the simples explanation, but the methods will vary regarding how you play! Of course, there's more into it, like e.g. ammunition, modifications, devices, workstations.
[h3]2. Will the gathered resources respawn?[/h3]
The answer is YES. But depending on the difficulty level you've chosen at the beginning of the new game, it will take less or more time. E.g. on the highest difficulty, there will not only be fewer resources to gather, but they will also respawn longer.
[h3]3. Are the supply missions limited or can I grind it?[/h3]
Actually, on the higher difficulty levels, the grinding can be (or is) necessary to get through another day. Resources are scarce and you'd need to really keep an eye on your stash. Especially food can vanish quickly if you don't watch it.
[h3]4. Do I have a limited time for each mission?[/h3]
Yes and no. No, because there's no time limit per se. But also yes, because the passing time will make the mission harder for you. At the beginning of the game, the Zone is fairly safe. Depending on the difficulty level, it will change slower or faster - and usually not to your benefit. For example, over time there will be more radiation, more monsters, the Black Stalker can find you very quickly. However, you can "fight" those changes by building special equipment during missions. Every one of that devices gives you some benefit - one can limit the radiation, other can make it more difficult for Black Stalker to find you. Also, each map has its own "statistics" to maintain, so building the devices in Pripyat Central will not help when you'll visit the Red Forest.
[h3]5. Does the game have controller support 'cause I like to play on PC with my pad?[/h3]
We totally get it, played it like that ourselves more than once. So the answer is: yes. The game has partial controller support and we're working to have full support.
[h3]6. What will happen if the main character dies?[/h3]
Oh boy, that's a minor spoiler, but some of you might find it out very quickly. When Igor dies, the world will change itself. But also you will be able to change the world by changing your past decisions. Be sure that dying is a natural part of the game and it will not end with Igor's death.
[h3]7. What can I build in my base? Is it worth gathering the resources?[/h3]
Let us be clear: you find yourself in a hostile environment. The Zone is not a pleasurable place. You need to be smart about the path to fulfilling your main goal - which is to find Tatiana. You don't need to build anything... but you'll find it extremely difficult to play or even to finish the game. For example, since the beginning of the story, you learn that you'll have to do The Heist, the final mission. To do so, you'll need support from companions which you will (hopefully) find. And to have their support, you'll need to tend to their needs or else they will leave you. This includes e.g. building them a bed. So we can say that it's not necessary, but it will probably be extremely difficult if you won't build it. Similar to the missions - over time, the Zone will become even more terrifying and hostile, so it's gonna be hard not to improve your gear. It's all connected, you see.
[h3]8. Can I build during missions?[/h3]
Yes, you can! And we really encourage you to do so! Not only you can build some simple workstations to craft necessary items, but also create traps & mines that can be some real strategic advantage. Besides that, you can build devices that will delay the negative effects that will happen over time in the Zone (like increasing radiation).
[h3]9. How long is the game?[/h3]
Wow, that's tough. It really depends on how you play, because it usually takes 15-20 hours, but on higher difficulty levels it can take much more. Or if you play casually and you like to wander around, enjoy the views - then it can really take a LOT more.
[h3]10. When will you stop the support of the game (on PC)?[/h3]
Don't plan to do so now - it will probably happen in the future, but we have just published Chernobylite! We have plans for DLCs! And even if we didn't we wouldn't stop the support. That would be like saying "okay, you bought the game, so now we can disappear". No chances for that.
[h3]11. If I send the companion away / he/she leaves - can she return?[/h3]
No. That's why it's so important to keep them happy (well, at least not nagging about everything). Remember your main goal is to find Tatiana - to do so, you'll need to make The Heist on the Power Plant. And you'll need a team.
[h3]12. How do investigations work? Do I need them?[/h3]
Look at the investigations as a part of a powerplay between what Igor wants and what Igor knows. He lands in the Zone, trying to find ANY information about Tatiana, learning what could happen to her. But the Ariadna, so the device he'll use after finding enough information, can be misleading, providing rather a blurry image of the past. These things Igor (and you) will learn thanks to the investigations can significantly impact the choices you'll make. So let's just say investigations are extremely important, but the outcome of them will vary depending on your choices and understanding of what you'll see. Remember you can run the simulation (so conclude a particular investigation) without all info - so you can miss something that would add an enormously important context to what you see.
[h3]13. Who is Black Stalker?[/h3]
Ha! Nice one. Like we're just going to tell you before you discover it yourselves.
That's all for today, stalkers!
Take care!
Today we will address some most frequently asked questions. They are often repeated, so maybe this report will clear a few things for you! But before we will begin, let us ask: have you seen the recent video? No? Then watch this first and then read on!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Okay, now that you've watched the above video, let's start with the questions!
[h3]1. How do I get the various items in the game?[/h3]
Oh, that's an intriguing question! It really depends on what you mean by "items". So we'll quickly divide those into groups:
- basic resources - these are e.g. herbs, electronic parts, food. Every one of them can be found during the missions (we encourage you to explore the maps!), but also produced in the base. Food, herbs and mushrooms can be grown and you need to build the small "gardens" (press B while in the building zone in the base). Others can be recycled from different items - let's say you found 3 AK's and you don't need them. Build a recycler in your base, then dismantle the guns. You'll get some resources thanks to that.
- armor - the armor itself need to be crafted, but very rarely it can be found during missions too. Same with the plates, so the things that you put into your armor for more protection.
- weapons - you can find them hidden (or not) during missions, but you also get the simplest revolver at the beginning of the game (thanks, Olivier!). Why can't you pick up NAR guns? These are protected by a biometry lock, so... sorry, can't use that! Also, the more advanced weapons can be crafted once you achieve that level of improvement of your base!
That's the simples explanation, but the methods will vary regarding how you play! Of course, there's more into it, like e.g. ammunition, modifications, devices, workstations.
[h3]2. Will the gathered resources respawn?[/h3]
The answer is YES. But depending on the difficulty level you've chosen at the beginning of the new game, it will take less or more time. E.g. on the highest difficulty, there will not only be fewer resources to gather, but they will also respawn longer.
[h3]3. Are the supply missions limited or can I grind it?[/h3]
Actually, on the higher difficulty levels, the grinding can be (or is) necessary to get through another day. Resources are scarce and you'd need to really keep an eye on your stash. Especially food can vanish quickly if you don't watch it.
[h3]4. Do I have a limited time for each mission?[/h3]
Yes and no. No, because there's no time limit per se. But also yes, because the passing time will make the mission harder for you. At the beginning of the game, the Zone is fairly safe. Depending on the difficulty level, it will change slower or faster - and usually not to your benefit. For example, over time there will be more radiation, more monsters, the Black Stalker can find you very quickly. However, you can "fight" those changes by building special equipment during missions. Every one of that devices gives you some benefit - one can limit the radiation, other can make it more difficult for Black Stalker to find you. Also, each map has its own "statistics" to maintain, so building the devices in Pripyat Central will not help when you'll visit the Red Forest.
[h3]5. Does the game have controller support 'cause I like to play on PC with my pad?[/h3]
We totally get it, played it like that ourselves more than once. So the answer is: yes. The game has partial controller support and we're working to have full support.
[h3]6. What will happen if the main character dies?[/h3]
Oh boy, that's a minor spoiler, but some of you might find it out very quickly. When Igor dies, the world will change itself. But also you will be able to change the world by changing your past decisions. Be sure that dying is a natural part of the game and it will not end with Igor's death.
[h3]7. What can I build in my base? Is it worth gathering the resources?[/h3]
Let us be clear: you find yourself in a hostile environment. The Zone is not a pleasurable place. You need to be smart about the path to fulfilling your main goal - which is to find Tatiana. You don't need to build anything... but you'll find it extremely difficult to play or even to finish the game. For example, since the beginning of the story, you learn that you'll have to do The Heist, the final mission. To do so, you'll need support from companions which you will (hopefully) find. And to have their support, you'll need to tend to their needs or else they will leave you. This includes e.g. building them a bed. So we can say that it's not necessary, but it will probably be extremely difficult if you won't build it. Similar to the missions - over time, the Zone will become even more terrifying and hostile, so it's gonna be hard not to improve your gear. It's all connected, you see.
[h3]8. Can I build during missions?[/h3]
Yes, you can! And we really encourage you to do so! Not only you can build some simple workstations to craft necessary items, but also create traps & mines that can be some real strategic advantage. Besides that, you can build devices that will delay the negative effects that will happen over time in the Zone (like increasing radiation).
[h3]9. How long is the game?[/h3]
Wow, that's tough. It really depends on how you play, because it usually takes 15-20 hours, but on higher difficulty levels it can take much more. Or if you play casually and you like to wander around, enjoy the views - then it can really take a LOT more.
[h3]10. When will you stop the support of the game (on PC)?[/h3]
Don't plan to do so now - it will probably happen in the future, but we have just published Chernobylite! We have plans for DLCs! And even if we didn't we wouldn't stop the support. That would be like saying "okay, you bought the game, so now we can disappear". No chances for that.
[h3]11. If I send the companion away / he/she leaves - can she return?[/h3]
No. That's why it's so important to keep them happy (well, at least not nagging about everything). Remember your main goal is to find Tatiana - to do so, you'll need to make The Heist on the Power Plant. And you'll need a team.
[h3]12. How do investigations work? Do I need them?[/h3]
Look at the investigations as a part of a powerplay between what Igor wants and what Igor knows. He lands in the Zone, trying to find ANY information about Tatiana, learning what could happen to her. But the Ariadna, so the device he'll use after finding enough information, can be misleading, providing rather a blurry image of the past. These things Igor (and you) will learn thanks to the investigations can significantly impact the choices you'll make. So let's just say investigations are extremely important, but the outcome of them will vary depending on your choices and understanding of what you'll see. Remember you can run the simulation (so conclude a particular investigation) without all info - so you can miss something that would add an enormously important context to what you see.
[h3]13. Who is Black Stalker?[/h3]
Ha! Nice one. Like we're just going to tell you before you discover it yourselves.
That's all for today, stalkers!
Take care!