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‎Footlockers

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-When characters are traveling throughout the wasteland, they can randomly encounter [[:Category:Critters|critters]] or other players traveling nearby. When you find an encounter, you might be forced into it, hence the expression "forced encounter". Other times you will get a prompt giving you the option to enter it or skip it. The higher your [[Outdoorsman]] skill, the fewer random encounters will be forced, and you'll get the option to avoid them more often.
+When characters are traveling throughout the wasteland, they can randomly encounter critters or other players traveling nearby. When you find an encounter, you might be forced into it, hence the expression "forced encounter". Other times you will get a prompt giving you the option to enter it or skip it. The higher your [[Outdoorsman]] skill, the fewer random encounters will be forced, and you'll get the option to avoid them more often.
 Finding an encounter will stop your movement on the map, cue you with an audible chime, and flash a red lightning bolt for a few seconds, giving you a moment to prepare for probable combat. If you get the prompt, it will list what/who is there. Any player character there will be shown in red. When the encounter starts, your character's placement relevant to others there is based on a [[Perception]] check. So the lower your PE, the closer you'll likely be to critters when the encounter begins. If the encounter runs in [[Turn-Based]] mode, your character's [[Sequence]] will determine how soon he gets his turn.
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 ==Footlockers==
-[[Footlocker]]s can be found in '''populated''' random encounters in zones with city ruins, and the lockers always have loot. They are always locked though, so you'll need to use [[Lockpick]] skill to open them. Some are easier to unlock, but others are very difficult. Even with the best [[Lockpick]] skill, a character can fail multiple times, so bring [[Advanced Lockpicks]] for best results. The loot in random footlockers varies widely from caps and ammo to weapons and armor, and can also be valuable Skill [[Books]], and many other items. For best results, get the [[Treasure Hunter]] perk.
+[[Footlocker]]s can be found in '''populated''' random encounters in zones with city ruins, and the lockers always have loot. They are always locked though, so you'll need to use [[Lockpick]] skill to open them. Some are easier to unlock, but others are very difficult. Even with the best [[Lockpick]] skill, a character can fail multiple times, so bring [[Expanded Lockpick Set]] for best results. The loot in random footlockers varies widely from caps and ammo to weapons and armor, and can also be valuable Skill [[Books]], and many other items. For best results, get the [[Treasure Hunter]] perk.
 Beware of [[Types of Traps|bear traps]] that often surround footlockers, and be ready to use [[Doctor]] skill to correct broken limbs. [[Light Step]] helps a lot here, even if you lack sufficient [[Traps]] skill to disarm the traps. It is possible to be placed in a random encounter on top of bear traps or some other particularly difficult situation. It is possible to die quickly in random encounters and have no chance to even react before certain [[NPC]]s kill you with explosives. (If your encounter is starting at the same time as a server lag, this can also end in disaster). Be alert when traveling in the wasteland! If your best option is to flee, you usually have a moment to make that decision and start running for the exit grid before combat begins.
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 '''NOTE''': Whenever you enter a random encounter, your location becomes discoverable by other players nearby. They might get a prompt with your name in red. If you do not want any [[PvP]] confrontations, it's best not to delay long in random encounters.
-'''REWARD''': Random loot, range from [[Miscellaneous Items]] too [[Weapons]] and [[Armor]].
+'''REWARD''': Random loot: [[miscellaneous items]], [[weapons]], [[armor]]...
 ==Travel Speed==
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 |}
 '''Deathclaws''' are a brutish and dangerous mutation of the Jackson's Chameleon, with additional genetic material tossed in for good, lethal, measure.
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 |-
 |}
 '''Desert Stalkers''' are an evolutionary cousin to the Deathclaws, and are more adapted to the rigors of the wasteland deserts. They are greyish in color, much thinner and lithe, and markedly faster.
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 |}
 == General Information ==
 Pashtshuurs are usually XP farmed due to dropping large amounts of XP, however they do poison damage and can cause issues for under-equipped or low leveled/new players.
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 |}
-[[Category:Critters| ]]
+[[Category:Locations]]
 [[Category:Game mechanics]]

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 ! Deathclaws
 |-
-| {{Critter1
-| name = Large Deathclaw
+{| class="wikitable" align="left" style="float:right; width:30%; border:3px; margin:16px; font-size:75%;"
-| image = Maclawaa_sw
+! colspan="3" | Large Deathclaw
-| desc = One of the most deadly creatures in the wasteland.
+|-
-| var = Small<br>Large<br>Tough
+! colspan="3" | [[File:Maclawaa_sw.gif]]
-| hp = 80-1240
+|-
-| xp = 250-1500
+| colspan="3" | One of the most deadly creatures in the wasteland.
-| note = See text
+|-
-}}
+! Variants
 '''Deathclaws''' are a brutish and dangerous mutation of the Jackson's Chameleon, with additional genetic material tossed in for good, lethal, measure.
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 ! Desert Stalkers
 |-
-| {{Critter1
-| name = Desert Stalker
+{| class="wikitable" align="left" style="float:right; width:30%; border:3px; margin:16px; font-size:75%;"
-| image = Madethaa_sw
+! colspan="3" | Desert Stalker
-| desc = A mutated variant of the Deathclaw.
+|-
-| var = Normal
+! colspan="3" | [[File:Madethaa_sw.gif]]
-| hp = 160-400
+|-
-| xp = 325
+| colspan="3" | A mutated variant of the Deathclaw.
-| note = See text
+|-
-}}
+! Variants
 '''Desert Stalkers''' are an evolutionary cousin to the Deathclaws, and are more adapted to the rigors of the wasteland deserts. They are greyish in color, much thinner and lithe, and markedly faster.
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 ! Pashtshuurs
 |-
-| {{Critter1
-| name = Pashtshuur
+{| class="wikitable" align="left" style="float:right; width:30%; border:3px; margin:16px; font-size:75%;"
-| image = Pashtshuur
+! colspan="3" | Pashtshuur
-| desc = Possibly the worst creature you can find
+|-
-| var= Normal
+! colspan="3" | [[File:Pashtshuur.gif]]
-| hp = ~8000 - 16000
+|-
-| xp =
+| colspan="3" | Possibly the worst creature you can find
-| note = Spits [[Pashtshuur Spikes]]
+|-
-}}
+! Variants
 == General Information ==
 Pashtshuurs are usually XP farmed due to dropping large amounts of XP, however they do poison damage and can cause issues for under-equipped or low leveled/new players.

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 This creature can be found walking slowly around [[The Glow]] and in the wastes around [[Waterworks]] as well as in the far north. They have very high normal damage resistances compared to most other critters, and can have over 290 [[hp]]. They attack unarmed, but use a [[Claw]] weapon. They do not carry any loot, and cannot be [[Slavery|enslaved]], unlike the ghouls in normal encounters. You can fight them, but their health regenerates very quickly and even if you think you've killed them, they might come back to life, stand and walk again. Hence the name.
 |}
 [[Category:Critters| ]]
 [[Category:Game mechanics]]

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 ==Versus Encounters==
 A "vs enc" is a versus encounter, which means it has more than one NPC group and they fight each other. These are popular to hunt when leveling as most of the combat risks are directed between opposing NPC groups, and thus not entirely on you. You can sometimes just stand and watch safely from a short distance as two NPC groups fight. When one side is about to win, get the kill shots on their enemies to get some easy [[xp]]. Wait for friendly or neutral winners to loot their enemies first, even if you got the kill shots, and then you can loot afterwards to get whatever they missed. If you loot too soon, expect to be attacked.
 ==Caravan Encounters==

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 * You hear '''gurgling''' = Ghouls
 * You hear '''mooing''' = [[Brahmin]]s
-* You hear '''rattling''' = [[Radscorpion]]s
+* You hear '''rattling''' = Radscorpions
-* You hear '''squeaking''' = [[Rat]]s
+* You hear '''squeaking''' = Rats
-* You hear '''squealing''' = [[Pigrat]]s
+* You hear '''squealing''' = Pigrats
-* You hear '''snorting''' = [[Molerat]]s
+* You hear '''snorting''' = Molerats
-* You hear '''slurping''' = [[Floater]]s
+* You hear '''slurping''' = Floaters
-* You hear '''moaning''' = [[Centaur]]s
+* You hear '''moaning''' = Centaurs
 * You hear '''beeping''' = Robots
-* You hear '''howling''' = [[Dog]]s
+* You hear '''howling''' = Dogs
-* You hear '''rustling''' = [[Mantis]]
+* You hear '''rustling''' = Mantis
-* You hear '''growling''' = [[Deathclaw]]s
+* You hear '''growling''' = Deathclaws
-* You hear '''crunching''' = [[Desert Stalker]]s
+* You hear '''crunching''' = Desert Stalkers
 * You hear '''hissing''' = Geckos
-* You hear '''shrieking''' = [[Alien]]s
+* You hear '''shrieking''' = Aliens
-* You hear '''clicking''' = [[Ant]]s
+* You hear '''clicking''' = Ants
 You hear something  # Other
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 | name = Desert Stalker
 | image = Madethaa_sw
-| desc = A mutated variant of the [[Deathclaw]].
+| desc = A mutated variant of the Deathclaw.
 | var = Normal
 | hp = 160-400

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 They can be found in further-off locations from towns, the vast desert of The Great Valley, some mountainous and flat-land regions, and often times in caves. While a challenge, they are a decent source of XP.
 Deathclaws are a dangerous foe to encounter in the open wasteland and can commonly have their younger, smaller, offspring with them. They are fast, boasting a large amount of AP, deal considerable amounts of damage per hit, often aim for the head or eyes with a good chance for a knockdown or a '''[[Critical Hit|critical]]''' KO, usually come in packs, and are quite tough with a combination of innate resistances and large amount of HP. Bearing these details, one should pay careful consideration to running across these if they so dare to venture in their territory. Caves can be particularly dangerous as what may simply appear to be a lone rat or Deathclaw can often times spring forth an ambush-onslaught of a family of them from around corners, cave halls, and so on.
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 A melee character may find these to be a very difficult challenge unless they have taken the '''[[In Your Face!]]''' or '''[[Stonewall]]''' perks.
 |}
 {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
 |-
-! Endless Walker
+! Endless Walkers
 |-
 | [[File:EndlessWalker.jpg|thumb|Appears much like a glowing creature.]]

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	You hear something # Other		You hear something # Other
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		+	{\| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
		+	\|-
		+	! Deathclaws
		+	\|-
		+	\| {{Critter1
		+	\| name = Large Deathclaw
		+	\| image = Maclawaa_sw
		+	\| desc = One of the most deadly creatures in the wasteland.
		+	\| var = Small<br>Large<br>Tough
		+	\| hp = 80-1240
		+	\| xp = 250-1500
		+	\| note = See text
		+	}}
		+
		+	'''Deathclaws''' are a brutish and dangerous mutation of the Jackson's Chameleon, with additional genetic material tossed in for good, lethal, measure.
		+
		+	They can be found in further-off locations from towns, the vast desert of The Great Valley, some mountainous and flat-land regions, and often times in caves. While a challenge, they are a decent source of XP.
		+
		+	==Combat==
		+	Deathclaws are a dangerous foe to encounter in the open wasteland and can commonly have their younger, smaller, offspring with them. They are fast, boasting a large amount of AP, deal considerable amounts of damage per hit, often aim for the head or eyes with a good chance for a knockdown or a '''[[Critical Hit\|critical]]''' KO, usually come in packs, and are quite tough with a combination of innate resistances and large amount of HP. Bearing these details, one should pay careful consideration to running across these if they so dare to venture in their territory. Caves can be particularly dangerous as what may simply appear to be a lone rat or Deathclaw can often times spring forth an ambush-onslaught of a family of them from around corners, cave halls, and so on.
		+
		+	Deathclaws are melee creatures, and as such, must close the gap between themselves and their prey, which their AP and general toughness easily grants them the ability to do. While a good burst weapon can help whittle down those that manage to get too close, and the '''[[Flamer]]''' or '''[[Incinerator]]''' can help make ashes of bunched up groups, making attacks likes these will likely leave you exposed in terms of AP, and so are a gamble. Unless you have an out, you should not take on groups of Deathclaws without a partner or follower of some sort. An unlucky(or lucky for the Deathclaw) KO can easily spell your doom.
		+
		+	A melee character may find these to be a very difficult challenge unless they have taken the '''[[In Your Face!]]''' or '''[[Stonewall]]''' perks.
		+	\|}

	[[Category:Game mechanics]]		[[Category:Game mechanics]]