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Colonel Corazon
Feb 12, 2011

A faction armed to the teeth hardly seems friendly to me.

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My Bruno was a goddamn murder machine, saving civilians and chopping up baddies... Thought MVP went to Katia and her trading prowess.

I managed to win my very first game through a ton of trial and error (I lost three of my survivors). Probably the best thing I learned was how to handle combat. I'd definitely say that combat is This War of Mine's weakest point. Even if you get guns, it's best to avoid using them. Hatchets have been my best bet. Use the sound of running and slamming doors open to attract bandits to your murder closet where you can stealth kill from the shadows. Avoid gunfights and be patient.

It's a lovely game. I wish there was a bit more depth but it made me think pretty hard about what I had to do. I wanted to play a no kill run from the get go but after losing my three survivors I became super desperate and did mean things to nice people so I could save my half dead crew. By the time the game ended I had run out of nearly everything and 2 of my 4 survivors were severely wounded and ill. Survival is tense and after a string of bad luck you'll find yourself reconsidering your goals and priorities.

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Colonel Corazon
Feb 12, 2011

A faction armed to the teeth hardly seems friendly to me.

Slumpy posted:

I can never find food. Best bet for reliable food is to trade at the center but even then it's usually low and not enough to support even 2 people really.

Rat traps and herb garden upgrade! After getting the metal workbench and the rain collector I aim for the traps. They can take a few days to provide meat (it varies) and the upgraded garden gives veggies every few days. You'll need a lot of water though. I can support 4 people just fine and maybe even a 5th this way.

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