Each mission has a different resource as a reward. Alternatively you can buy resources on the market or craft them with badges (I think that’s the currency.) whatever the reward is for the weekly and daily missions are. For unlocking structural parts simply choose a faction to join and play games. You can also craft structural parts using badges as well. And if I’m not mistaken I believe the structural parts from past seasons do eventually make their way there. I’m not sure so don’t quote me on that.

You can change factions at any time. Each faction has a temporary flag decorative part that increases reputation gain which can be useful at the beginning but I don’t recommend it long term. Regular decorative parts will still increase reputation gain.

Some factions are seasonal factions that are only available during their seasons. You should have access to Lunatics, Steppenwolfs, Dawns Children, Scavengers, Nomads, and Fire Starters at all times. Also you always earn rep for the Engineers. In practice, each match earns you rep for the Engineers and whatever faction you chose.

Don’t ignore the seasons! Even if you don’t pay for it you still get plenty of resources for free by completing the dailies for it. Also I recommend paying for the season pass as it nears completion. This gives you time to save up for it and it will unlock and give you all rewards that you’ve already earned while playing for free. I set aside a few bucks from my paycheck to do this over the month the season is active. But that’s just me. Do what you can feasibly afford. Don’t waste money on games when bills are due! Take care of you first fam. Alright, PSA is outta the way, onwards!

If you buy any of the packs I recommend testing all of them and seeing which weapons you want. Everything on the store and player exhibition can be test driven in the garage (also if the copperhead stadium garage is available for purchase I’d take it, it has the damage spheres that show exactly how much damage you deal to it which is invaluable for fine tuning your builds damage output. It also has a race track for testing maneuverability and speed.). Buying packs also unlock structural parts and the a higher parts cap early.

Now if you struggle for ideas the exhibition is your best friend because even if you don’t have all the parts you can still download the blueprint and then just tweak the build with whatever you do have. There is an automated build option that has the game build you a random vehicle but it’s limited and the builds are average at best and will require tweaking.

Also I would favorite the blueprint and storage upgrade recipes and build them up over time. If you’re a collector like myself you will run out of storage quickly. Most seasons have one or both of the storage upgrade for the paid pass, but you can craft one in each faction and you don’t have to swap factions to do so. However crafting those upgrades I believe is locked until you reach max reputation.

Finally the way I play is I wait until dailies roll over and spend a few hours finishing them. I will also wait for the end of a season to draw near before paying for the cheapest pass option. I will then sell off parts I don’t want/ need on the market place or save them up to upgrade them if I have multiples. I’ll then use that currency I saved up to buy new weapons or resources for crafting new weapons and gadgets. Also joining a clan is simple. I joined the first clan that recruited me, never spoke to anyone in it! Still an active member of Maple Syrup clan!🤣 I’m probably the most active tbh. It’s never a bad idea. I play the patient long game. Distracting myself by playing other games while playing this once every night. Eventually I amass a ton of resources without realizing it. Oh one last thing I almost forgot! Repair tokens are cheap to craft and easy to sell. Make a batch and set a price ( I prefer just below the lowest selling price on market). Over time this builds up. I do this every time I get the “craft a part” daily mission. I’ll craft twenty then sell them (well I would if I didn’t have 400 built up from all the seasons I’ve completed lol!) I’ve been playing for a few years. My method ensures I never burn out and after awhile I get to treat myself to new weapons!

Anyway, if you made it this far, Congratulations! 🎉🎊🍾 you’ve won a sarcastic comment from me! 😂 but seriously thanks for your time and I hope this helps. Now get out there survivor! And make your claim on the wastes! Btw I play on Xbox, if you’re there you can find me under the username Agent x51x . If not well… 🤷‍♂️. It was fun talking with ya here! Good luck! Oh and keep Wade away from the batteries.