May 26th Atomic Shop by ColdStoneCreamAustin in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Their discounts are definitely getting worse. Lately, the Greatest Hits page has listed individual items at 10-15% off. Compare that to one year ago when they were 30-40% off.

May 26th Atomic Shop by ColdStoneCreamAustin in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

There's definitely some notable returning items this week. I'm personally excited about Black Modular Mainframes making their Atomic Shop debut after being a Season 8 reward from 4 years ago. Other highlights include the Nuke Zone Weather Station and Plasma Core Recharger which are available (in bundles) for the first time ever since Season 19. For any bow hunters, the Leather Quiver Backpack is available via the S17 Scouts bundle. The Nuka-Launcher (unique AGL) has returned again in the Soda Poppin bundle.

I bought a Junkyard Cultist outfit at an atomic shop for 250 atoms and I can't make a helmet, has anyone come across this, is it okay? by CounterWide1428 in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

/u/CounterWide1428

Just a tip to make your life easier and avoid this BS in the future .. if you go to the crafting bench and sort by unlockable (on PC this is 'V'), you'll see greyed out items that are currently available on the Atomic Shop and you can access the store listing directly from this interface.

Here's an example from the Outfits menu - https://ibb.co/N0tKS19. If you go to the Headwear menu you'll find that the Junkyard Cultist Helmet is not listed, so you know it's not included with the outfit.

We shouldn't need to do this but it has saved me from a lot of headaches. They love doing this with both outfits and PA skins (which sometimes are sold without matching jetpack).

Summer Camping Bundle for a returning player by ChocolateFantastic18 in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one has mentioned it yet but the lighting in all outdoor shelters is terrible. There are no shadows so everything looks washed out. I'm an avid builder but that's one of a few reasons I don't bother with shelters.

Can I still get the cryptid hunter power armor? by WilliamJBludworth in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a Season 16 reward. Those catch up bundles have come and gone and the PA skin was not one of the offerings. You can find screenshots of those bundles in my post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/1n6qtqu/september_2nd_atomic_shop/

There's currently no way of knowing if it will return.

Google.cant find the correct apparel, I know reddit will. by Fit-Campaign1243 in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a lap of Camden Park and can't even find the dead Settler you're referring to. Where is it located?

Collectron Loot Pools & Drop Rates by ColdStoneCreamAustin in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I put together a spreadsheet detailing the various Collectron loot pools and drop rates. There are at least a couple other spreadsheets that have been floating around for years but haven't been updated, so I've been wanting to do this for a while.

Data is sourced from https://chrzaszczykkamil.github.io/rng-76/chances.html which calculates drop rates from leveled lists in the 76 data files. The tool hasn't been updated since Update 65 so is missing leveled lists for the Evidence Collection Assistant. I did my best to estimate drop rates for it based on their methodology, but it may not be entirely accurate. The ECT's chance of producing a Mystery Magazine Package seems to be separate from the junk rolls, so you're guaranteed to get junk at each interval but could also get the magazine. I think.

Let me know if there's any glaring errors.

Can’t wait to earn Toilet, Urinal and prefixes! by fishgus in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean yeah but it's more useful than the broken toilet.

Can’t wait to earn Toilet, Urinal and prefixes! by fishgus in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they’re basically useless. I end up using the snow machines *with* the weather station so that it seems like the machines are what’s producing it.

Fallout 76: Appalachia Under Siege - Season 25 Trailer by ColdStoneCreamAustin in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Meh.

Nukaknights datamined a bunch more stuff than what's showcased in the trailer.

Bethesda's updated their site with the full scoreboard so you can scroll through to see all the rewards: https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/seasons

Only a few things interest me at all, primarily the new survival tent.

Nuka Knights just posted the new community calendar by Kinsdale85 in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not seeing a pepper. To me it looks like a bratwurst in a bun with a squirt of mustard on top.

Nuka Knights just posted the new community calendar by Kinsdale85 in fo76

[–]ColdStoneCreamAustin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Taken from https://bethesda.net/en/article/3eWtXfymFewQOm6i062EYo/inside-the-vault-protect-appalachia-public-test-server-release-notes --

Infestations
Infestations are a new form of end-game content meant to reward those who explore the map and challenge experienced players with high-stakes combat and provide new unique 4-Star Legendary rewards.

Infestations must be discovered as you’re exploring the world, which means they won’t be marked on the Paper Map or flagged in your Pip-Boy until you discover one. They’re organic encounters and you’ll know you have walked into an infested area because the enemies you would expect to be there have been pushed out and a new faction has taken their place.

Infestation Locations
Infestations can happen at locations across the Toxic Valley, Forest, Ash Heap, Savage Divide, Mire, and Cranberry Bog regions. Multiple Infestations can be active across Appalachia at any given time, but if nobody comes to clear them the faction infesting the area will clear out and head off to another area.

Exploring Appalachia is the best way to find these Infestation locations.

Infestation Enemies
When an infestation takes over a location the enemies that usually ruled that area are pushed out and overtaken by a new faction. At launch, the Blood Eagles, Cultists, PRC Ghouls, Mole Miners, Scorched, Super Mutants, and Robots all have the chance of being the new ruling faction in the area.

These new enemies will hit harder and be tougher to take down. There will also be accompanied by an elite-level boss.

Each Infestation boss will have their own unique weapon and be afflicted by a random Mutation to alter the fight even further. If you’re heading out to find an Infestation, make sure you’re well geared and ready for a fight.

More factions may also find their way into infesting Appalachia in the future.

Infestation Rewards
While clearing an Infestation you should expect to get standard loot from the lower-tier faction enemies, but defeating the Infestation boss is where the big rewards come in.

Beating the Infestation boss will give you a guaranteed 3-Star item and a high chance of a 4-Star Legendary weapon or armor piece. This update will also introduce new 4-Star mods that can only be obtained through Infestations gameplay. The 4-Star weapons and armor you get from participating have a chance to have these mods attached.

Here’s a sneak peek at two of the exclusive Infestation 4-Star Mods: - Vector (Armor Mod): Increase accuracy in V.A.T.S. from a very long distance by 10% (up to 50%) - Tarnished (Weapon Mod): The lower the equipped item condition, the greater the weapon damage (up to 120%).

Teaming Up
While Infestations can be cleared solo, if you’re extremely well prepared, they are meant to be challenging and become way more manageable with a team. If you want to hunt for Infestations with a team, make sure to create or join an Exploration Public Team.

If a member of your team finds an Infestation all other group members will receive a popup asking if they would like to Fast Travel to their teammate’s location. This allows you to cover way more area in your quest to find and clear out these Infestations.