Newbie here, can you unlock all perks?

[White Rider]

Title.

From some discussions I've read, it looks like there isn't a way to respec.

If there isn't a way to respec, is there at least the possibility of grinding out levels to unlock all skills eventually?
Or are levels / perks limited?
Game looks really cool and I'd love to get into it. Just worried about the possibility of building in a certain direction and later wanting to try something new, and having to start over.

[Bonkers]

The skills can all be earned by doing the related things in the game, meaning the levels some jobs start with are pretty irrelevant.

However, the perks you get to choose at character creation after choosing your job are pretty unique and can't be changed or gained in any way afterward. Because of that, summer intern, sporting the most perk points, is considered the best job to start with.

The most useful perk to pick up is probably Wrinkly Brainmeat for a permanent, universal +20% xp and I personally couldn't live without the Fanny Pack either.

[CombatWombat]

Every skill can be leveled. Perks are way less important than you think. However there are a few that you can't get otherwise, like gaining more exp.

However if you like the game you are likely replaying anyway. So enjoy he ride.

[White Rider]

Originally posted by Bonkers:

The skills can all be earned by doing the related things in the game, meaning the levels some jobs start with are pretty irrelevant.

However, the perks you get to choose at character creation after choosing your job are pretty unique and can't be changed or gained in any way afterward. Because of that, summer intern, sporting the most perk points, is considered the best job to start with.

The most useful perk to pick up is probably Wrinkly Brainmeat for a permanent, universal +20% xp and I personally couldn't live without the Fanny Pack either.

Aaaah I get you.
That's good to know. Info I had read before didn't do a great job of explaining things.
So perks are kinda like your starting traits in Project Zomboid. Useful passives.
You're not locked out of skills at all. Nice.

Thanks man.

[Scyris]

Originally posted by Bonkers:

The skills can all be earned by doing the related things in the game, meaning the levels some jobs start with are pretty irrelevant.

However, the perks you get to choose at character creation after choosing your job are pretty unique and can't be changed or gained in any way afterward. Because of that, summer intern, sporting the most perk points, is considered the best job to start with.

The most useful perk to pick up is probably Wrinkly Brainmeat for a permanent, universal +20% xp and I personally couldn't live without the Fanny Pack either.

Yeah 2 extra slots on the hotbar is huge, its 2 extra inv slots basically. Its why its the most expensive perk due to how massive it is. I currently play as Summer Intern and I choose NO perks or demerits for my first time thru the game. Next playthru thou summer intern and going to choose Fanny pack.