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PowerPuff at 09:30, 11 June 2024

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	* '''Get familiar with the [[FO2238Config.exe]] and the [[FOConfig.exe]].''' Both of these configuration tools are integral parts of the game, and control how you play it.		* '''Get familiar with the [[FO2238Config.exe]] and the [[FOConfig.exe]].''' Both of these configuration tools are integral parts of the game, and control how you play it.
	* Understand that '''Reloaded is significantly different from the original Fallout games''' in terms of mechanics. Old builds, [[perks]], [[weapons]], [[quests]] and [[NPC]]s will not behave similarly and are balanced for a multiplayer platform. Choosing to roll a [[Gambling]] build may not be in your best interest, and don't expect to be able to easily obtain [[Advanced Power Armor]].		* Understand that '''Reloaded is significantly different from the original Fallout games''' in terms of mechanics. Old builds, [[perks]], [[weapons]], [[quests]] and [[NPC]]s will not behave similarly and are balanced for a multiplayer platform. Choosing to roll a [[Gambling]] build may not be in your best interest, and don't expect to be able to easily obtain [[Advanced Power Armor]].
	* '''Research and plan out your character's [[Builds\|build]].''' It is very easy for new players to ''wing it'' and treat this like a single-player Fallout game with no real thought put into [[Builds]]. Rolling a half-assed build will get you killed a lot, and may severely limit your game experience. Make good use of the [https://forum.fonline-reloaded.net/index.php?topic=13869.~~msg111256#msg111256~~ FOnline Character Planner] tool. Here are some tips to get you started:		* '''Research and plan out your character's [[Builds\|build]].''' It is very easy for new players to ''wing it'' and treat this like a single-player Fallout game with no real thought put into [[Builds]]. Rolling a half-assed build will get you killed a lot, and may severely limit your game experience. Make good use of the [https://forum.fonline-reloaded.net/index.php?topic=13869.0 FOnline Character Planner] tool. Here are some tips to get you started:
	:* Making a well-rounded [[Character]] (as in, all 4-6's in [[SPECIAL]]) is one of the worst mistakes new players make. No matter what the character is for, specialized [[Builds]] are important.		:* Making a well-rounded [[Character]] (as in, all 4-6's in [[SPECIAL]]) is one of the worst mistakes new players make. No matter what the character is for, specialized [[Builds]] are important.
	:* Understand that [[Small Guns]] is by far the easiest weapon skill to begin the game with.		:* Understand that [[Small Guns]] is by far the easiest weapon skill to begin the game with.

PowerPuff at 09:29, 11 June 2024

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	* '''Get familiar with the [[FO2238Config.exe]] and the [[FOConfig.exe]].''' Both of these configuration tools are integral parts of the game, and control how you play it.		* '''Get familiar with the [[FO2238Config.exe]] and the [[FOConfig.exe]].''' Both of these configuration tools are integral parts of the game, and control how you play it.
	* Understand that '''Reloaded is significantly different from the original Fallout games''' in terms of mechanics. Old builds, [[perks]], [[weapons]], [[quests]] and [[NPC]]s will not behave similarly and are balanced for a multiplayer platform. Choosing to roll a [[Gambling]] build may not be in your best interest, and don't expect to be able to easily obtain [[Advanced Power Armor]].		* Understand that '''Reloaded is significantly different from the original Fallout games''' in terms of mechanics. Old builds, [[perks]], [[weapons]], [[quests]] and [[NPC]]s will not behave similarly and are balanced for a multiplayer platform. Choosing to roll a [[Gambling]] build may not be in your best interest, and don't expect to be able to easily obtain [[Advanced Power Armor]].
	* '''Research and plan out your character's [[Builds\|build]].''' It is very easy for new players to ''wing it'' and treat this like a single-player Fallout game with no real thought put into [[Builds]]. Rolling a half-assed build will get you killed a lot, and may severely limit your game experience. Make good use of the [https://~~geck~~.~~onrender~~.~~com~~/ FOnline Character Planner] tool. Here are some tips to get you started:		* '''Research and plan out your character's [[Builds\|build]].''' It is very easy for new players to ''wing it'' and treat this like a single-player Fallout game with no real thought put into [[Builds]]. Rolling a half-assed build will get you killed a lot, and may severely limit your game experience. Make good use of the [https://forum.fonline-reloaded.net/index.php?topic=13869.msg111256#msg111256 FOnline Character Planner] tool. Here are some tips to get you started:
	:* Making a well-rounded [[Character]] (as in, all 4-6's in [[SPECIAL]]) is one of the worst mistakes new players make. No matter what the character is for, specialized [[Builds]] are important.		:* Making a well-rounded [[Character]] (as in, all 4-6's in [[SPECIAL]]) is one of the worst mistakes new players make. No matter what the character is for, specialized [[Builds]] are important.
	:* Understand that [[Small Guns]] is by far the easiest weapon skill to begin the game with.		:* Understand that [[Small Guns]] is by far the easiest weapon skill to begin the game with.

PowerPuff at 09:27, 11 June 2024

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	* '''Get familiar with the [[FO2238Config.exe]] and the [[FOConfig.exe]].''' Both of these configuration tools are integral parts of the game, and control how you play it.		* '''Get familiar with the [[FO2238Config.exe]] and the [[FOConfig.exe]].''' Both of these configuration tools are integral parts of the game, and control how you play it.
	* Understand that '''Reloaded is significantly different from the original Fallout games''' in terms of mechanics. Old builds, [[perks]], [[weapons]], [[quests]] and [[NPC]]s will not behave similarly and are balanced for a multiplayer platform. Choosing to roll a [[Gambling]] build may not be in your best interest, and don't expect to be able to easily obtain [[Advanced Power Armor]].		* Understand that '''Reloaded is significantly different from the original Fallout games''' in terms of mechanics. Old builds, [[perks]], [[weapons]], [[quests]] and [[NPC]]s will not behave similarly and are balanced for a multiplayer platform. Choosing to roll a [[Gambling]] build may not be in your best interest, and don't expect to be able to easily obtain [[Advanced Power Armor]].
	* '''Research and plan out your character's [[Builds\|build]].''' It is very easy for new players to ''wing it'' and treat this like a single-player Fallout game with no real thought put into [[Builds]]. Rolling a half-assed build will get you killed a lot, and may severely limit your game experience. Make good use of the [~~http~~://~~forum~~.~~fonline-reloaded~~.~~net~~/~~index.php?topic=6.0~~ FOnline Character Planner] tool. Here are some tips to get you started:		* '''Research and plan out your character's [[Builds\|build]].''' It is very easy for new players to ''wing it'' and treat this like a single-player Fallout game with no real thought put into [[Builds]]. Rolling a half-assed build will get you killed a lot, and may severely limit your game experience. Make good use of the [https://geck.onrender.com/ FOnline Character Planner] tool. Here are some tips to get you started:
	:* Making a well-rounded [[Character]] (as in, all 4-6's in [[SPECIAL]]) is one of the worst mistakes new players make. No matter what the character is for, specialized [[Builds]] are important.		:* Making a well-rounded [[Character]] (as in, all 4-6's in [[SPECIAL]]) is one of the worst mistakes new players make. No matter what the character is for, specialized [[Builds]] are important.
	:* Understand that [[Small Guns]] is by far the easiest weapon skill to begin the game with.		:* Understand that [[Small Guns]] is by far the easiest weapon skill to begin the game with.

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	* '''Beware when you're in towns without guards (Most Northern towns!).''' Players and gangs there will kill you without hesitation. You should try to do some [[Quests]] to gain your first [[Levels]].		* '''Beware when you're in towns without guards (Most Northern towns!).''' Players and gangs there will kill you without hesitation. You should try to do some [[Quests]] to gain your first [[Levels]].
	* '''Guards punish assault with deadly force, however they will ignore theft unless the [[Thief]] fails in their attempt, in which case they will be attacked.''' ~~Keep your most valuable~~ items ~~in your hands where they~~ cannot be stolen. (Note that open carrying of weapons can trigger some [[NPC]]s to become hostile, so keep your weapon in your second hand slot or inside of your inventory.)		* '''Guards punish assault with deadly force, however they will ignore theft unless the [[Thief]] fails in their attempt, in which case they will be attacked.''' Your items cannot be stolen via thievery by any means. (Note that open carrying of weapons can trigger some [[NPC]]s to become hostile, so keep your weapon in your second hand slot or inside of your inventory.)
	* Use of [[Drugs]] is an effective way of enhancing your build and is popular among most players. (Drug addictions are currently not an issue.)		* Use of [[Drugs]] is an effective way of enhancing your build and is popular among most players. (Drug addictions are currently not an issue.)
	* '''Pay attention to your [[reputation]].''' Attacking or stealing in a [[guarded town]] may make town NPCs hate you. Killing [[Slaver's Guild\|slavers]] will get you hated in [[Den]], and killing [[NCR]] patrols will make you hated in [[NCR]], and so on. Of course, animals are usually reputation-free so you can kill them guilt-free with no change to your reputation.		* '''Pay attention to your [[reputation]].''' Attacking or stealing in a [[guarded town]] may make town NPCs hate you. Killing [[Slaver's Guild\|slavers]] will get you hated in [[Den]], and killing [[NCR]] patrols will make you hated in [[NCR]], and so on. Of course, animals are usually reputation-free so you can kill them guilt-free with no change to your reputation.

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	==Basics==		==Basics==
	* '''When you exit the game, your character remains in-game for 3 more minutes before it disappears.''' In that time, other people can see you, kill you~~, [[Steal]] from you,~~ and shove you into an [[Exit Grid]], so be careful where you logout. Most players chose to logout while on [[The World]] map.		* '''When you exit the game, your character remains in-game for 3 more minutes before it disappears.''' In that time, other people can see you, kill you and shove you into an [[Exit Grid]], so be careful where you logout. Most players chose to logout while on [[The World]] map.
	* Once you're in the game, you may want to know some [[Hotkeys]]. Here is a list of some useful ones:		* Once you're in the game, you may want to know some [[Hotkeys]]. Here is a list of some useful ones:
	::'''Control+G''' shows		::'''Control+G''' shows

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	==Survive==		==Survive==
	* In the beginning, '''trust nobody'''. Seriously, newbie-abuse is very popular.		* In the beginning, '''trust nobody'''. Seriously, newbie-abuse is very popular.
	:* ~~If a player puts a bomb on you~~ in ~~a guarded town, do not try to drop it~~ from ~~your inventory, as guards will attack you for having it. Your best bet~~ is ~~to quickly leave and drop~~ it ~~on the world map.~~		:* Idling in any location apart from Glow and Dayglow is pretty much safe when it comes to your equipment which can't be looted from you upon death.
	~~:* Even in guarded towns, do not idle in public or let anybody stand or walk next~~ to you~~. Keep moving and keep on guard~~.		:* Thievery is not a thing anymore as it's completely disabled in Player to Player interaction sense.
	:* ~~If you do idle in~~ a ~~public area, do not bring anything you don~~'~~t wish~~ to ~~lose~~.
	* '''Communicate with other players.''' The best way to communicate with other players is [https://discord.gg/qj4wVv7 Reloaded's Discord chat], or the [http://www.fonline-reloaded.net/forum/ Official forum], or lastly in-game radios.		* '''Communicate with other players.''' The best way to communicate with other players is [https://discord.gg/qj4wVv7 Reloaded's Discord chat], or the [http://www.fonline-reloaded.net/forum/ Official forum], or lastly in-game radios.
	* '''[[Shoveling Poo]] for [[experience]] and [[caps]]'''. Several towns contain a [[brahmin]] pen ([[Klamath]], [[Modoc]], [[Vault City]], [[Redding]], [[NCR]]...). Talk to the pen keeper, grab his shovel and you're ready to clean the pen of all the brahmin poo there is! Talk to the pen keeper again when you're done, you'll be rewarded for your work. You can easily reach your first level this way.		* '''[[Shoveling Poo]] for [[experience]] and [[caps]]'''. Several towns contain a [[brahmin]] pen ([[Klamath]], [[Modoc]], [[Vault City]], [[Redding]], [[NCR]]...). Talk to the pen keeper, grab his shovel and you're ready to clean the pen of all the brahmin poo there is! Talk to the pen keeper again when you're done, you'll be rewarded for your work. You can easily reach your first level this way.

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	==Pregame==		==Pregame==
	* First, read the [[Game Rules]]. You might benefit from these [[Guides]] too.		* First, read the [[Game Rules]]. You might benefit from these [[Guides]] too.
			* As soon as you're in-game, get a [[Radio]] asap. This is a free game, so we have minimal GM presence, so embrace the harsh - get a [[Radio]]!
	* Review the list of in-game [[Commands]] and the list of game [[Abbreviations]].		* Review the list of in-game [[Commands]] and the list of game [[Abbreviations]].
	* Do you know what an [[Exit Grid]] is?		* Do you know what an [[Exit Grid]] is?

Henry at 14:51, 12 August 2021

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	~~== Advice ==~~		==Pregame==
	=== Pregame ===
	* First, read the [[Game Rules]]. You might benefit from these [[Guides]] too.		* First, read the [[Game Rules]]. You might benefit from these [[Guides]] too.
	* Review the list of in-game [[Commands]] and the list of game [[Abbreviations]].		* Review the list of in-game [[Commands]] and the list of game [[Abbreviations]].
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	* Review the list of [[Guides]] too. Experienced players have contributed [[Guides]] and other helpful [[More Advice for New Players\|advice]].		* Review the list of [[Guides]] too. Experienced players have contributed [[Guides]] and other helpful [[More Advice for New Players\|advice]].

	=== Basics ===		==Basics==
	* '''When you exit the game, your character remains in-game for 3 more minutes before it disappears.''' In that time, other people can see you, kill you, [[Steal]] from you, and shove you into an [[Exit Grid]], so be careful where you logout. Most players chose to logout while on [[The World]] map.		* '''When you exit the game, your character remains in-game for 3 more minutes before it disappears.''' In that time, other people can see you, kill you, [[Steal]] from you, and shove you into an [[Exit Grid]], so be careful where you logout. Most players chose to logout while on [[The World]] map.
	* Once you're in the game, you may want to know some [[Hotkeys]]. Here is a list of some useful ones:		* Once you're in the game, you may want to know some [[Hotkeys]]. Here is a list of some useful ones:
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	* '''When communicating in-game you may encounter some of these [[Abbreviations]].'''		* '''When communicating in-game you may encounter some of these [[Abbreviations]].'''

	=== Survive ===		==Survive==
	* In the beginning, '''trust nobody'''. Seriously, newbie-abuse is very popular.		* In the beginning, '''trust nobody'''. Seriously, newbie-abuse is very popular.
	:* If a player puts a bomb on you in a guarded town, do not try to drop it from your inventory, as guards will attack you for having it. Your best bet is to quickly leave and drop it on the world map.		:* If a player puts a bomb on you in a guarded town, do not try to drop it from your inventory, as guards will attack you for having it. Your best bet is to quickly leave and drop it on the world map.
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	* When you do trade with other players, use [[Barter Ground]], the world's safest place for this.		* When you do trade with other players, use [[Barter Ground]], the world's safest place for this.

	=== Grow Stronger ===		==Grow Stronger==
	* '''Obtaining a [[Folded Tent]], by whatever means, should be your first priority.''' The wasteland is harsh, but having [[Tent]]s makes it more survivable. Each character can have multiple tents.		* '''Obtaining a [[Folded Tent]], by whatever means, should be your first priority.''' The wasteland is harsh, but having [[Tent]]s makes it more survivable. Each character can have multiple tents.
	* Here are two ways to obtain a tent:		* Here are two ways to obtain a tent:
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	:* '''A note on the Economy.''' Most of the caps in circulation are already in the hands of other players. To get around this check back at the shops every hour, because the storekeepers' supply of caps is periodically refreshed. If you get lucky you can find individual traders who haven't been relieved of their wealth yet, and some of them carry upwards of 10,000 caps, or more if wealthy players have made huge purchases there!		:* '''A note on the Economy.''' Most of the caps in circulation are already in the hands of other players. To get around this check back at the shops every hour, because the storekeepers' supply of caps is periodically refreshed. If you get lucky you can find individual traders who haven't been relieved of their wealth yet, and some of them carry upwards of 10,000 caps, or more if wealthy players have made huge purchases there!

	=== Loot for the Win ===		==Loot for the Win==
	* Start the game with a character that has [[Lockpick]] skill tagged. Level up a few levels and put all your points to [[Lockpick]]. Since [[Random Encounters]] in city ruins have a fairly high chance of spawning [[Footlocker]]s, you can unlock them and find valuable loot. Be wary of [[Types of Traps\|traps]] around the footlockers. You can find good armor and weapons, plus many other items including [[Drugs]] and [[Ammo]]. You will also find [[Blueprints]] which you use for superior crafting, or sell to other players for a quick buck.		* Start the game with a character that has [[Lockpick]] skill tagged. Level up a few levels and put all your points to [[Lockpick]]. Since [[Random Encounters]] in city ruins have a fairly high chance of spawning [[Footlocker]]s, you can unlock them and find valuable loot. Be wary of [[Types of Traps\|traps]] around the footlockers. You can find good armor and weapons, plus many other items including [[Drugs]] and [[Ammo]]. You will also find [[Blueprints]] which you use for superior crafting, or sell to other players for a quick buck.
	* A popular [[Footlocker]] hunting area is the small city ruins near [[Lost Hills Bunker\|Brotherhood of Steel-Base]] and [[Junktown]]. Most of the times you only encounter neutral Junktown Scouts or BoS-Patrols, making this zone appealing to weaker characters. '''But beware: PKs hunt players here a lot too!'''		* A popular [[Footlocker]] hunting area is the small city ruins near [[Lost Hills Bunker\|Brotherhood of Steel-Base]] and [[Junktown]]. Most of the times you only encounter neutral Junktown Scouts or BoS-Patrols, making this zone appealing to weaker characters. '''But beware: PKs hunt players here a lot too!'''

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	* It's a very good idea to review the [[Changelogs]] too.		* It's a very good idea to review the [[Changelogs]] too.
	* How to get music in Reloaded, do the following: Copy the /music/ folder from your Fallout 2 installation or CD or find link to music files on Forum and paste it in your FOnline Client /data/sound/ folder.		* How to get music in Reloaded, do the following: Copy the /music/ folder from your Fallout 2 installation or CD or find link to music files on Forum and paste it in your FOnline Client /data/sound/ folder.
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	* '''Get familiar with the [[FO2238Config.exe]] and the [[FOConfig.exe]].''' Both of these configuration tools are integral parts of the game, and control how you play it.		* '''Get familiar with the [[FO2238Config.exe]] and the [[FOConfig.exe]].''' Both of these configuration tools are integral parts of the game, and control how you play it.
	* Understand that '''Reloaded is significantly different from the original Fallout games''' in terms of mechanics. Old builds, [[perks]], [[weapons]], [[quests]] and [[NPC]]s will not behave similarly and are balanced for a multiplayer platform. Choosing to roll a [[Gambling]] build may not be in your best interest, and don't expect to be able to easily obtain [[Advanced Power Armor]].		* Understand that '''Reloaded is significantly different from the original Fallout games''' in terms of mechanics. Old builds, [[perks]], [[weapons]], [[quests]] and [[NPC]]s will not behave similarly and are balanced for a multiplayer platform. Choosing to roll a [[Gambling]] build may not be in your best interest, and don't expect to be able to easily obtain [[Advanced Power Armor]].
	* '''Research and plan out your character's [[Builds\|build]].''' It is very easy for new players to ''wing it'' and treat this like a single-player Fallout game with no real thought put into [[Builds]]. Rolling a half-assed build will get you killed a lot, and may severely limit your game experience. Make good use of the [http://forum.fonline-reloaded.net/index.php?topic=6.0 FOnline Character Planner] tool. Here are some tips to get you started:		* '''Research and plan out your character's [[Builds\|build]].''' It is very easy for new players to ''wing it'' and treat this like a single-player Fallout game with no real thought put into [[Builds]]. Rolling a half-assed build will get you killed a lot, and may severely limit your game experience. Make good use of the [http://forum.fonline-reloaded.net/index.php?topic=6.0 FOnline Character Planner] tool. Here are some tips to get you started:
	:* Making a well rounded ~~character~~ (as in, all 4-6's in [[SPECIAL]]) is one of the worst mistakes new players make. No matter what the character is for, specialized [[Builds]] are important.		:* Making a well-rounded [[Character]] (as in, all 4-6's in [[SPECIAL]]) is one of the worst mistakes new players make. No matter what the character is for, specialized [[Builds]] are important.
	:* Understand that [[Small Guns]] is by far the easiest weapon skill to begin the game with.		:* Understand that [[Small Guns]] is by far the easiest weapon skill to begin the game with.
	:* At [[Levels\|level]] 1, talk to the [[Boneyard Guard]] to get a bonus to one of the combat skills: [[Small Guns]], [[Energy Weapons]], [[Big Guns]], [[Close Combat]] or [[Throwing]].		:* At [[Levels\|level]] 1, talk to the [[Boneyard Guard]] to get a bonus to one of the combat skills: [[Small Guns]], [[Energy Weapons]], [[Big Guns]], [[Close Combat]] or [[Throwing]].

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	:*You can craft your own [[Folded Tent]]s. The raw materials you'll need are [[Brahmin Hide]]s, [[Fibers]], and [[Wood]]. You may find some of these resources sold by some traders, but the best way to obtain them is by harvesting them yourself in the wild.		:*You can craft your own [[Folded Tent]]s. The raw materials you'll need are [[Brahmin Hide]]s, [[Fibers]], and [[Wood]]. You may find some of these resources sold by some traders, but the best way to obtain them is by harvesting them yourself in the wild.
	* Before you have a tent you can '''hide your stuff in town'''. Choose a town with very few people and hide your stuff well, it should be moderately safe if you don't leave it there too long.		* Before you have a tent you can '''hide your stuff in town'''. Choose a town with very few people and hide your stuff well, it should be moderately safe if you don't leave it there too long.
	* Once you have a tent you can begin gathering resources for crafting, and hunting for equipment. Look for NPC encounters commonly known as "'''versus encounters'''", in which two factions fight and the victorious one is often the non-aggressive one, for example ''[[Vault City ~~Patrol~~]]'' versus ''[[Raiders]]'' around [[Vault City]]. The town patrols almost always win, and once ''they'' are done looting corpses, ''then'' you can loot the rest and get whatever is left over.		* Once you have a tent you can begin gathering resources for crafting, and hunting for equipment. Look for NPC encounters commonly known as "'''versus encounters'''", in which two factions fight and the victorious one is often the non-aggressive one, for example ''[[Vault City Patrols]]'' versus ''[[Raiders]]'' around [[Vault City]]. The town patrols almost always win, and once ''they'' are done looting corpses, ''then'' you can loot the rest and get whatever is left over.
	* Even with good gear, you need sufficient gun skill to shoot enemies accurately. Most people rush out too early and experience many weapon fails. Consider mining first. You can usually get several levels in a short time crafting [[Gunpowder]], [[Metal Parts]], and [[Alloys]]. Then making [[Ammo]] gives even more [[XP]] and also provides something you can sell.		* Even with good gear, you need sufficient gun skill to shoot enemies accurately. Most people rush out too early and experience many weapon fails. Consider mining first. You can usually get several levels in a short time crafting [[Gunpowder]], [[Metal Parts]], and [[Alloys]]. Then making [[Ammo]] gives even more [[XP]] and also provides something you can sell.
	* '''Accumulate caps.''' After your tent is built, begin saving up your [[Caps]]. Caps are the most fluid currency of the wasteland.		* '''Accumulate caps.''' After your tent is built, begin saving up your [[Caps]]. Caps are the most fluid currency of the wasteland.