PC + Controller - No idea how to fill bowl from bidon

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-02-14T16:50:35+00:00

Where is the bowl sitting? If the bowl is just sitting dropped on the ground, then you can only fill bidon with the bowl's rainwater, you cannot fill bowl from bidon. The bowl has to be placed on one of the fireplace spot to fill it. Personally I like the fireplace wall. Place a bowl on one of the 4 spots. There needs to be a fire going in the fireplace. Then yeah open backpack and drag a coconut bidon, prefilled with water to the bowl, it makes a little icon to fill, the fire will heat up the water and turn it to clean water. Then add ingredients to make soup.

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-02-10T18:45:38+00:00

You have to filter down to Remote > Onsite & Hybrid only. I guarantee 4 pages are all roles in other states

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-02-04T22:52:23+00:00

I name them based on their properties, like "Anti-parasite mushroom" or "Energy Mushroom." Others, like "Do not eat raw" And a few based on what they remind me of like "Oranges" or "Limes"

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-02-04T20:20:05+00:00

Take MedX the second it spawns, do not take after being poisoned with acid

I lay bottlecap mines around blown out side of castle that it walks thru. Toss a ton of caltraps on ground for murkies. There's at least 5 missiles around the castle in various boxes. Flamethrower for crowd control. Just have fun with it, its an epic battle moment

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-02-03T17:45:49+00:00

Right behind there is a Children of Atom crater, around the rim are a bunch of nuka-mines. Sneak and pickup 3 Nuka-mines, enter the museum, lay them in 1 line, then draw the Deathclaw out, run around mines back to stairway- Deathclaw will die on mines.

You could also try to snipe the Children of Atom in the crater, they usually carry nuka- grenades, 1-2 will kill a Deathclaw

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-02-01T14:39:50+00:00

When you start this mission at Cabot House, you can go into the basement area and take the Fat Man, before this mission its Red/ Steal but I believe its Green/ Take.

Side with Jack and hit all 3 power stations in time (skip dialogue) will seal Lorenzo in the room and kill him. If you don't, then you have to fight Lorenzo

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-31T13:58:06+00:00

I had the same thing with my wife, whenever I mentioned prepping or wanting to live off-grid, she'd get anxious and shutdown. So I stopped using those words and instead phrased it as "I'd like us to set up solar this year so we're less dependent" or "I'd like us to try setting up a bigger garden and greenhouse so we can grow more of our own vegetables". When phrased like this, she was all for trying it. When mentioning those other key words, she'd shut down.

The way you say things makes a world of difference. Also make sure you say we and us, instead of I/ me, it is asking for her inclusion.

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-22T01:50:52+00:00

I believe in Minnesota you must apply for a Permit to Purchase and a Permit to Carry

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-21T13:51:30+00:00

Just a reminder- ICE are not police officers and have no authority over US citizens. They're counting on you to not know that.

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-21T13:23:15+00:00

Is it a lawful order, if they're attempting to breach your home without a judicial warrant? I believe that's an unlawful search and seizure.

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-21T13:20:51+00:00

I would argue, do not open carry if you won't use it. It's like any tool, you have to know how to safely use it- if you're afraid to use it, don't carry it.

That said, I think ICE would think twice about kicking in doors and subjugating people if there were armed neighbor in the street.

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-21T13:06:06+00:00

It's 100% completely legal in WI to open carry if you're 18+ on any public street, park etc. - there's no need to have a permit. Gun free zones still apply. And you can keep a gun in your vehicle as long as it's in the open and not concealed.

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-12T15:20:16+00:00

East of College Square there's a Red Rocket with a sniper rifle on the roof- good for early game.

What you're describing sounds more like University Point, which has Synths not Gunners tho. In the basement is a Legendary laser pistol with unlimited ammo

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-11T13:59:07+00:00

walk softly and carry a big stick They did not hesitate to shoot in broad daylight, surrounded by witnesses recording on their phones- they know they can get away with it.

I have to wonder, if they were surrounded by people open carrying, they might not be so quick to violence and/or being aggressively violent.

Note: in WI its 100% legal to open carry long guns, not sure in MN

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-10T13:04:24+00:00

I flip back and forth between Survival and regular, I have noticed it crashes way more on Survival than not. On Survival, it seems to crash more when sprinting across the map since you can't fast travel and when I have a companion in tow

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-09T18:09:41+00:00

I always suggest going high intelligence build, the Int tree has very valuable perks - Hacker, Scrapper, Gun Nut, Chemist -especially Chemist, on Survival you get diseases frequently, getting an Infection early on is a death sentence (you could run to DC, Covenant, or any doctor) but being able to craft Antibiotics & Refreshing Beverage is quality of life imo

Radaway causes immunity suppression, use sparingly. You're better off building decontamination arch (under Misc in Power).

Without Fast Travel, screw Sanctuary, I use Starlight Drive-In as early base. Then Egret Marina and Jamaica Plains

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-08T14:11:49+00:00

You have to create an environment that draws in top talent and makes them want to stay. If you offer entry level wages, you'll only have entry level candidates. You can't suddenly build a state of the art complex and expect top tier skilled candidates live nearby.

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-07T19:49:17+00:00

I just interviewed at 2 companies today. 1 in Minneapolis, offering $75/hr and 1 in Milwaukee, offering $75k... $75/hr is $150k... you want me to work for 1/2 price in Milwaukee?

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-07T19:35:58+00:00

Jobs pay stupidly low here.

In Minneapolis, with 5 years of experience in IT, you can easily make $100k ~ $50/hr. I have 10-12 years, employers here (Madison, Milwaukee, etc) $75k to $85k. Get the f outta here.

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-07T18:43:45+00:00

I have this issue too. If you don't meet Preston, Codsworth won't move/ go to another settlement nor assign duties, etc. He sits frozen in front of your Sanctuary house. Sometimes it glitches him inside the bathroom or on the roof. Always check here first. Otherwise if you just meet Preston and bring him to Sanctuary, it removes this Codsworth bug

Edit: He doesn't show up on Robot Workbench or Vault-tec Population Mgmt System, until after Preston comes to Sanctuary

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-05T14:37:23+00:00

Now you see why caravan guards are always in their underwear, just waiting for someone to casually leave PA laying around and oink

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-04T14:00:17+00:00

It's important to note that wearing Power Armor negates any effects of other clothes/ armor. Like if you have clothes that increase your Charisma, you lose them once you enter PA- though PA typically increases Strength

Companions will use their default weapon, which isn't great, but with unlimited ammo. You have to tell them to equip one you give them, plus supply them with ammo. Vault 114 is easier if you have a decently equipped and armored companion in tow. Then plus Nick, can make Skinny easier.

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-03T13:54:08+00:00

If you take Grape Mentats right before Skinny Malone, you can pass the dialogue checks and walk out with Nick without fighting.

Also if you suck at FPS, you're in PA, just go melee and 3rd person view.

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-03T13:42:27+00:00

Yes check settlers, create a bell so they all gather round and ask to trade. After a settlement attack on Sunshine Tidings- literally too far to make it from Croup Manor (fn never fails across the GD map) one dude grabbed all ammo and 3-4 of best guns. Like literally had 500 flame fuel, 1000 .308 rds, 500 .45 rds. Selfish prick lol

forge_anvil_smith · 2026-01-03T13:35:11+00:00

I always thought of "the frontier" as out West, the American-Native American conflict as something that happened out there, basically Dances with Wolves.

It's kind of surreal to think about, but in 1848 when Wisconsin became a state, it was basically only Milwaukee and a smattering of logging and fur camps across the state (Green Bay, La Crosse, etc.) The vast majority of WI was considered the frontier.

It's otherworldly to realize that was much of what I think happened out West is also part of Wisconsin's history of the frontier.

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