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AlexD: /* Merchandise scavenged */

2025-11-13T04:07:56Z

Merchandise scavenged

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	\|-		\|-
	\|If Health Points <10		\|If [[Attributes (NPCs)#Health Points\|Health Points]] <10
	\|'''-5'''		\|'''-5'''
	\|}		\|}

AlexD: /* Merchandise scavenged */

2025-11-13T04:07:16Z

Merchandise scavenged

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	\| '''+1''' (4/7) or '''+2''' (2/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)		\| '''+1''' (4/7) or '''+2''' (2/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)
	\|-		\|-
	\|If NPC worships [[Religion#The Cult of The Elder\|Cult of the Elder]] AND has Devotion 60+		\|If NPC worships [[Religion#The Cult of The Elder\|Cult of the Elder]] AND has [[States (NPCs)#Devotion\|Devotion]] 60+
	\|'''+1''' (3/7) or '''+2''' (3/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)		\|'''+1''' (3/7) or '''+2''' (3/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)
	\|-		\|-

AlexD: /* Merchandise scavenged */ updated swag table

2025-11-13T04:06:17Z

Merchandise scavenged: updated swag table

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	==Merchandise scavenged==		==Merchandise scavenged==
	The amount of [[Merchandise]] brought back each day per scavenger ranges from 0 to 13 depending on numerous factors, including up to 4 separate dice rolls:		The amount of [[Merchandise]] brought back each day per scavenger ranges from 0 to 13 depending on numerous factors, including up to 6 separate dice rolls:
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	!Swag factors		!Swag factors
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	\|-		\|-
	\|If [[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+		\|If [[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+
	\| '''+1''' (3/7) or '''+2''' (3/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)		\| '''+1''' (4/7) or '''+2''' (2/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)
	\|-		\|-
	\|If [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] < 20		\|If [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] < 20
	\|'''0''' (1/7) or '''-1''' (3/7) or '''-2''' (3/7)		\|'''0''' (1/7) or '''-1''' (3/7) or '''-2''' (3/7)
	\|-		\|-
	\|If [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill 60+		\|If [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill 60+ AND [[Traits (NPCs)#Perfectionist\|Perfectionist]] trait (value 25+)
	\| '''+1''' (3/7) or '''+2''' (3/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)		\|'''+1''' (4/7) or '''+2''' (2/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)
			\|-
			\|If [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill 90+
			\| '''+1''' (4/7) or '''+2''' (2/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)
			\|-
			\|If NPC worships [[Religion#The Cult of The Elder\|Cult of the Elder]] AND has Devotion 60+
			\|'''+1''' (3/7) or '''+2''' (3/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)
	\|-		\|-
	\|If [[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] < 20 (Unfriendly-) AND [[NPC Status (detailed)\|Status]] is Slave or Convict		\|If [[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] < 20 (Unfriendly-) AND [[NPC Status (detailed)\|Status]] is Slave or Convict
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	\|If [[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] is 60+ (Amiable)		\|If [[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] is 60+ (Amiable)
	\| '''+1'''		\| '''+1'''
			\|-
			\|If Ikaanos' [[Prosperity]] is <5
			\|'''0''' (1/7) or '''-1''' (3/7) or '''-2''' (3/7)
	\|-		\|-
	\|If Ikaanos' [[Prosperity]] is 75+		\|If Ikaanos' [[Prosperity]] is 75+
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	\|If NPC is status [[NPCs#Status\|Paragon]] or above		\|If NPC is status [[NPCs#Status\|Paragon]] or above
	\| '''-1'''		\| '''-1'''
			\|-
			\|If Health Points <10
			\|'''-5'''
	\|}		\|}

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	== Special NPCs ==		== Special NPCs ==
	Assigning both '''[[Loden Wixx\|Loden]] and [[Laika Wixx\|Laika]]''' as scavengers so that the siblings can work together as a team, will boost daily [[Merchandise]] income by +1-6. The duo also have a daily 1 in 15 chance to bring home an extra [[Tendstims\|tendstim]] too.		Assigning both '''[[Loden Wixx\|Loden]] and [[Laika Wixx\|Laika]]''' as scavengers so that the siblings can work together as a team, will boost daily [[Merchandise]] income by +1-6. The duo also have a daily 1 in 15 chance to bring home an extra [[Tendstims\|tendstim]] too.





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AlexD at 13:18, 10 November 2025

2025-11-10T13:18:26Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Assigning an NPC as Scavenger will accumulate you a daily batch of [[Merchandise]], and maybe more, as they go off each day to [[scavenge]] useful or saleable unattended items from derelict or wilderness areas~~. This work will also give them a 1 in 15 chance each day to increase their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill (cap: 60)~~. But there are risks, so if Ikaanos' Control is low, you are advised to make sure your scavengers are adequately armored, armed, and competent at combat - as well as having enough relevant skill (Survival), traits (Scavenger, Techie, Nerd) and Intelligence (preferably 60+) to make this a productive use of their time.		Assigning an NPC as Scavenger will accumulate you a daily batch of [[Merchandise]], and maybe more, as they go off each day to [[scavenge]] useful or saleable unattended items from derelict or wilderness areas. But there are risks, so if Ikaanos' Control is low, you are advised to make sure your scavengers are adequately armored, armed, and competent at combat - as well as having enough relevant skill (Survival), traits (Scavenger, Techie, Nerd) and Intelligence (preferably 60+) to make this a productive use of their time.

	=== [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] ===		=== [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] ===
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	===Happiness===		===Happiness===
	If the Scavenger has the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, they gain +1 [[Happiness and Affection\|Happiness]].		If the Scavenger has the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, they gain +1 [[Happiness and Affection\|Happiness]].

			=== Skill Increase ===
			Scavengers have a 1 in 15 chance each day to increase their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill (cap: 60).

	== Risks ==		== Risks ==

AlexD at 00:47, 10 November 2025

2025-11-10T00:47:27Z

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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	!Swag factors		!Swag factors
	!~~Merchandise~~ per day		!Merch obtained per day
	\|-		\|-
	\|Base Amount		\|Base Amount
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	== Risks ==		== Risks ==
	At times when Ikaanos' Control is below 30, Scavengers risk injury each day in scuffles with other scavengers competing for the same swag. The damage amount is determined by Ikaanos' Control level, armor and weapons equipped, Survival ~~skill~~, and the game's Difficulty settings. ~~Itis~~ possible to die and/or suffer statistic losses (Strength, Dexterity, Stamina and Beauty) under some difficulty settings.		At times when Ikaanos' Control is below 30, Scavengers risk injury each day in scuffles with other scavengers competing for the same swag. The daily damage amount is determined by Ikaanos' Control level, armor and weapons equipped, Survival and combat skills, and the game's Difficulty settings. It is possible to die and/or suffer statistic losses (Strength, Dexterity, Stamina and Beauty) under some difficulty settings.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	!		!
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	\|-		\|-
	\|Iron Man Mode		\|Iron Man Mode
	\|Death of scavenger if health points reduce to below standard Iron Man death threshold (currently -20 health points); in non-Iron Man games, ~~health points~~ won't go below -15.		\|Death of scavenger if health points reduce to below standard Iron Man death threshold (currently -20 health points); in non-Iron Man games, scavenging won't reduce health points below -15.
	\|}		\|}

	== Special NPCs ==		== Special NPCs ==
	Assigning both '''[[Loden Wixx\|Loden]] and [[Laika Wixx\|Laika]]''' as scavengers so that the siblings can work together will boost [[Merchandise]] income by ~~up to~~ +6. The duo ~~might~~ also bring home extra [[~~tendstims~~]].		Assigning both '''[[Loden Wixx\|Loden]] and [[Laika Wixx\|Laika]]''' as scavengers so that the siblings can work together as a team, will boost daily [[Merchandise]] income by +1-6. The duo also have a daily 1 in 15 chance to bring home an extra [[Tendstims\|tendstim]] too.

AlexD at 00:40, 10 November 2025

2025-11-10T00:40:23Z

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	==Other ~~Scavenger Trait Bonuses~~==		==Other Benefits==
	===Bonus Items===		===Bonus Items===

AlexD: /* Other Scavenger Trait Bonuses */ updated and completed

2025-11-10T00:38:13Z

Other Scavenger Trait Bonuses: updated and completed

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 ==Overview==
-Assigning an NPC as Scavenger will accumulate you a daily batch of [[Merchandise]], as they go off each day to [[scavenge]] useful or saleable items. (There are some risks.)
+Assigning an NPC as Scavenger will accumulate you a daily batch of [[Merchandise]], and maybe more, as they go off each day to [[scavenge]] useful or saleable unattended items from derelict or wilderness areas. This work will also give them a 1 in 15 chance each day to increase their [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival|Survival]] skill (cap: 60). But there are risks, so if Ikaanos' Control is low, you are advised to make sure your scavengers are adequately armored, armed, and competent at combat - as well as having enough relevant skill (Survival), traits (Scavenger, Techie, Nerd) and Intelligence (preferably 60+) to make this a productive use of their time.
-=== [[Scavenger]] ===
+=== [[Assignments and Jobs#Scavenger|Scavenger]] ===
 *'''Daily Income:''' Special
-*'''Hours:''' 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
+*'''Hours:''' 8 a.m. to 4.15 p.m.
 *'''Age:''' Any
-*'''Risks:''' High!
+*'''Risks:''' High (see below)
 ==Merchandise scavenged==
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 ===Happiness===
 If the Scavenger has the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger|Scavenger]] trait, they gain +1 [[Happiness and Affection|Happiness]].
 == Special NPCs ==

AlexD: /* Other Scavenger Trait Bonuses */ updated

2025-11-09T22:44:49Z

Other Scavenger Trait Bonuses: updated

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	The amount of [[Merchandise]] brought back each day per scavenger ranges from 0 to 13 depending on numerous factors, including up to 4 separate dice rolls:		The amount of [[Merchandise]] brought back each day per scavenger ranges from 0 to 13 depending on numerous factors, including up to 4 separate dice rolls:
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	!Merchandise ~~swag per scavenger~~ per day		!Swag factors
	~~!Merchandise~~		!Merchandise per day
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''~~Base Amount~~'''~~		\|Base Amount
	\|'''0''' (1/7) or '''1''' (3/7) or '''2''' (3/7)		\|'''0''' (1/7) or '''1''' (3/7) or '''2''' (3/7)
	\|-		\|-
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	==Other Scavenger Trait Bonuses==		==Other Scavenger Trait Bonuses==
	===Bonus Items===		===Bonus Items===
	If the Scavenger has the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, they have a 1 in 5 chance of finding a bonus item: 1 [[Tendstims\|Tendstim]] or 1 [[Energy Cells\|Energy Cell]] or 1 [[Durasteel]].
			* If the Scavenger has the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait, they have a 1 in 5 chance of finding a bonus item: 1 [[Tendstims\|Tendstim]] or 1 [[Energy Cells\|Energy Cell]] or 1 [[Durasteel]].
			* If the Scavenger has the [[Traits (NPCs)#Techie\|Techie]] trait (trait value 51+) AND also has [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill 60+, they have a 4 in 15 chance to bring back either a [[Tendstim]] or an [[Energy Cells\|Energy Cell]] each day.
			* If the Scavenger has the [[Traits (NPCs)#Nerd\|Nerd]] trait (trait value 51+) AND also has [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill 60+, they have a 4 in 15 chance to bring back an [[Artifacts\|Artifact]] each day: 50% [[Common Artifact\|Common]], 5% [[Uncommon Artifact\|Uncommon]], or 25% [[Rare Artifact\|Rare]] - but this latter only possible if they ALSO have 80+ [[Skills (NPCs)#Academics\|Academic]] skill.

	===Happiness===		===Happiness===

AlexD: improved further

2025-10-24T13:40:11Z

improved further

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	==Merchandise scavenged==		==Merchandise scavenged==
	The amount of [[Merchandise]] ~~that is scavenged~~ each day ~~is the result of several random die~~ rolls:		The amount of [[Merchandise]] brought back each day per scavenger ranges from 0 to 13 depending on numerous factors, including up to 4 separate dice rolls:
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	!~~Merch~~ swag per scavenger per day		!Merchandise swag per scavenger per day
	!Merchandise		!Merchandise
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Base Amount'''		\|'''Base Amount'''
	\|0 (1/7) or 1 (3/7) or 2 (3/7)		\|'''0''' (1/7) or '''1''' (3/7) or '''2''' (3/7)
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''Scanenger Trait Bonus'''~~		\|If NPC has the [[Traits (NPCs)#Scavenger\|Scavenger]] trait
	If NPC has the Scavenger trait		\| '''+3'''
	\| +3
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''~~Intelligence ~~Bonus'''~~		\|If [[Attributes (NPCs)#Intelligence\|Intelligence]] 60+
	If Intelligence 60+		\| '''+1''' (3/7) or '''+2''' (3/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)
	\| +1 (3/7) or +2 (3/7) or +3 (1/7)
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''Survival Penalty'''~~		\|If [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] < 20
	If [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] < 20		\|'''0''' (1/7) or '''-1''' (3/7) or '''-2''' (3/7)
	\|0 (1/7) or -1 (3/7) or -2 (3/7)
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''Survival Bonus'''~~		\|If [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] skill 60+
	If [[Skills (NPCs)#Survival\|Survival]] 60+		\| '''+1''' (3/7) or '''+2''' (3/7) or '''+3''' (1/7)
	\| +1 (3/7) or +2 (3/7) or +3 (1/7)
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''Slave Labor Penalty'''~~		\|If [[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] < 20 (Unfriendly-) AND [[NPC Status (detailed)\|Status]] is Slave or Convict
	If ~~'''~~[[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]]~~'''~~ < 20 (Unfriendly-) AND [[NPC Status (detailed)\|Status]] is Slave or Convict		\| '''-2'''
	\| -2
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''Affection bonus'''~~		\|If [[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]] is 60+ (Amiable)
	If ~~'''~~[[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]]~~'''~~ 60+ (Amiable)		\| '''+1'''
	\| +1
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''Prosperity Bonus'''~~		\|If Ikaanos' [[Prosperity]] is 75+
	If Ikaanos's [[Prosperity]] is 75+		\| '''+1'''
	\| +1
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~'''NPC Status Penalty'''~~		\|If NPC is status [[NPCs#Status\|Paragon]] or above
	If NPC is [[NPCs#Status\|Paragon]] or above		\| '''-1'''
	~~\| -1~~
	\|-
	\|'''~~Maximum Swag Per Person~~'''
	~~Highest possible Merchandise per Scavenger per Day~~
	~~\|13~~
	\|}		\|}

AlexD: minor improvement. Much more to do.

2025-10-24T13:31:36Z

minor improvement. Much more to do.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Assigning an NPC as Scavenger will accumulate you a daily batch of [[Merchandise]], as they go off each day to [[scavenge]] useful or saleable items. (There ~~may be~~ some ~~risk /this~~.)		Assigning an NPC as Scavenger will accumulate you a daily batch of [[Merchandise]], as they go off each day to [[scavenge]] useful or saleable items. (There are some risks.)

	=== [[Scavenger]] ===		=== [[Scavenger]] ===
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	\|'''Slave Labor Penalty'''		\|'''Slave Labor Penalty'''
	If ~~the~~ '''[[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]]''' < 20 (Unfriendly-)		If '''[[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]]''' < 20 (Unfriendly-) AND [[NPC Status (detailed)\|Status]] is Slave or Convict
	AND NPC is Slave or Convict
	\| -2		\| -2
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Affection bonus'''		\|'''Affection bonus'''
	If ~~the~~ '''[[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]]''' 60+ (Amiable)		If '''[[Happiness and Affection\|Affection]]''' 60+ (Amiable)
	\| +1		\| +1
	\|-		\|-
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	== Special NPCs ==		== Special NPCs ==
	Assigning both '''[[Loden Wixx\|Loden]] and [[Laika Wixx\|Laika]]''' as scavengers so that the siblings can work together will ~~now~~ boost [[Merchandise]] income by up to +6. The duo might also bring home extra [[tendstims]].		Assigning both '''[[Loden Wixx\|Loden]] and [[Laika Wixx\|Laika]]''' as scavengers so that the siblings can work together will boost [[Merchandise]] income by up to +6. The duo might also bring home extra [[tendstims]].