When should I start exploring?

[TheNMan]

Just bought the game. I'm liking it so far. I know the point is for things to be really dangerous, so, I've been sticking close to town and building up some wealth, stats, and a small squad.

But, I was wondering, when is it relatively safe to start exploring? How high do you think stats should be, or, how many men do you think I should gather first? I'm holed up in Brink, if it makes any difference.

Also, this is probably a stupid question. But, can I leave a couple guys behind in town and take the rest with me?

[mk_thot]

I would say it's typically "safe" to explore when the enemies in the area you're in start to get too easy. Brink (and the whole South East for that matter) is in more of an "advanced" area to be starting out in, but I guess you gotta start somewhere... 20's or 30's in stats is usually enough to get you through most areas in the North and Western parts of the map. Party size is a matter of preference really.

And yes, you can leave people behind in towns, you just have to make sure they aren't going to starve, and you leave them somewhere safe (as in, don't leave them in a shop where they could get arrested, or out in the open where they could be attacked).

[TheNMan]

Originally posted by mk_thot:

I would say it's typically "safe" to explore when the enemies in the area you're in start to get too easy. Brink (and the whole South East for that matter) is in more of an "advanced" area to be starting out in, but I guess you gotta start somewhere... 20's or 30's in stats is usually enough to get you through most areas in the North and Western parts of the map. Party size is a matter of preference really.

And yes, you can leave people behind in towns, you just have to make sure they aren't going to starve, and you leave them somewhere safe (as in, don't leave them in a shop where they could get arrested, or out in the open where they could be attacked).

Alright, thanks for the info. I'll have to play it safe a little longer then. I've got a house in Brink that I can leave my guys in.

My fault on being stuck in Brink. I hitched a ride with a caravan hoping to eventually make my way to the Hub, because I heard that's the easiest place to start. Instead, I got stranded in Brink. Been selling a ton of iron ore to get by.

[Karina]

You should start exploring immidiatly when you created your character. Mining copper outside the city and retreating back inside the city walls at first sight of danger is boring. Go out there and kick some ass (or get your ass kicked, it does not matter). Loosing battles not only ok but a desirble outcome - you learn more from loosing then from winning (store food in the backpack and throw backpack on the ground to prevent your food being stolen if you loose). As long as you dont bleed out or get eaten loosing is great. Very few enemies will actually try to eat you.

[Hatsune Neko Gaming]

should start as soon as you get into the game after creating your character{s}
you don't have to stick around and mine to get your monies. you can loot NPCs that have fallen. Bandits are best to loot. as you don't want to upset the local authorities by stealing their gear and selling it. they tend to not approve of that.

[bunny de fluff]

From Brink, going east or south east is hardest, south west is quite hard at day but slightly easier at night, better go north west to the Eye. North west is not easy, but easier than the other directions. Do not go straight north, if you see blue sand go west to leave it.

[GIJoe597]

Once you can run 20 mph, you are relatively "safe". At that speed you can outrun almost everything.

[abundancebomb]

Originally posted by GIJoe597:

Once you can run 20 mph, you are relatively "safe". At that speed you can outrun almost everything.

Exactly what I was going to say. 20kmh golden rule.

[Mick]

I have one of my games in Brink, and I sent my party west into Venge were the sky lasers get you more frequently if you stay there too long. But if you keep going west, you should find a Hive Town. This information here for you to know or ignore.

[carl]

as soon as possible
exploring ♥♥♥♥ is a great way to make money
and often enough you come across ruins with CPUs, skeleton muscles and power cores which are worth big money
cpus especially

[TheNMan]

Okay so, go exploring early so I can loot, be sure I can run 20kmh, South and East of Brink are more dangerous, avoid the sky lasers, and avoid blue sand. Thanks for the advice everyone.

[['w']]

get your athletics as high as possible. ~25mph = 40km/h

and sneak at least to 30.

be mindful and mostly run or hide. to know when to hide might save you quite often, as long as you spot your enemies.

you could even get someone you are willing to leave behind if things go out of hand, or who is naked and leads enemies away.

don't run into nests, especially with the "more dogs" mod

and if you ever have multiple people on different locations, don't switch back and forth or maybe, the game might spawn constantly enemies.

get some camping gear research, some fabrics for tents, sleeping bags

[carl]

no don't do that
sneaking, running away and being prepared are for sissies
turtle your self up in armor and pick fights constantly
atleast then you won't bleed out but just get knocked out
though be sure to bring some first aid kits and splints for insurance purposes

also this way of playing the game is absolutely ideal for leveling up your combat skills and general toughness

[['w']]

Originally posted by carl:

no don't do that
sneaking and running away are for sissies
turtle your self up in armor and pick fights constantly
atleast then you won't bleed out but just get knocked out
though be sure to bring some first aid kits and splints for insurance purposes

good advice, do this while exploring and facing a herd of beak things

[RayRay Jackson]

People say to fight early on, and nothing bad happens when you lose, but I constantly get knocked out then bleed to death. So I tried the mining rocks thing, got a 2nd party member a few healing kits and food items, then died when bandits raided the town I was in an killed everyone. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but this game hasn't been fun yet for me and seems super janky with menus.

[bunny de fluff]

Originally posted by Ray Ray:

People say to fight early on, and nothing bad happens when you lose, but I constantly get knocked out then bleed to death. So I tried the mining rocks thing, got a 2nd party member a few healing kits and food items, then died when bandits raided the town I was in an killed everyone. Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but this game hasn't been fun yet for me and seems super janky with menus.

Don't use mods starting out.