Former Scout
| Former Scout | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Class | Traits |
| Type | Positive Trait |
| Points | -6 |
| Effect | Start fires faster. |
| Skill Boosts | |
Former Scout gives a character a broad outdoors start. It adds a level each to First Aid, Foraging and Fishing, and it helps the character start fires faster.
It is a positive trait and costs 6 points at character creation. It suits a rural player who lives off the land and wants a little of everything. The trait covers food, medicine and fire in one package.
Former Scout Effects
The First Aid level makes treating wounds a little more effective. The Foraging level makes searches more productive. The Fishing level gives a better start at catching fish.
The trait teaches Make Fishing Rod and Fix Fishing Rod. A character can build a rod instead of searching for one, and repair it when it wears out. It also teaches Make Chum Base.
Fires light faster. Starting a campfire takes less time, which helps on cold or wet nights.
Foraging gets a big boost. The search radius grows noticeably. Weather and darkness hurt the search a little less.
Former Scout Skill Boosts
Former Scout adds these skill levels when the character is created.
| Skill | Levels |
|---|---|
| First Aid | +1 |
| Foraging | +1 |
| Fishing | +1 |
Former Scout Recipes
A character with Former Scout knows these recipes from the start, with no book or magazine needed.
| Name | Image | Recipe | Crafting Materials | Tools | Skill | Station | Learned | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Rod | 
|
Fix Fishing Rod |
|
- | None | In Hand | Yes | /additem Base.FishingRod
|
| Chum | 
|
Make Chum Base | 1x Sack of Sand | - | None | In Hand | Yes | /additem Base.Chum
|
| Makeshift Fishing Rod | 
|
Make Fishing Rod |
|
Large Knife | Carving: 0 | In Hand | Yes | /additem Base.CraftedFishingRod
|
Picking Former Scout
Former Scout fits a wilderness or rural build. The 6 points buy three skill levels and some useful extras.
Angler teaches the same rod recipes with one Fishing level for 4 points. Former Scout costs more but adds First Aid, Foraging and faster fires. A player who wants a broad start should pick Former Scout.
It pairs well with Outdoorsy for a survivor at home in the woods.
Notes
- One level each in First Aid, Foraging and Fishing.
- Fishing rods can be made and repaired.
- Campfires light faster.
- The foraging radius grows noticeably.
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