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* Reduces chances of arrival encounters. | * Reduces chances of arrival encounters. | ||
* Reduces chances of getting road encounters during travels. | * Reduces chances of getting road encounters during travels. | ||
* Increases chances of a gates | * Increases chances of a gates encounter. | ||
While the scouting skill is a major factor there are other things that can affect your odds of getting a good "scouting roll" such as: | While the scouting skill is a major factor there are other things that can affect your odds of getting a good "scouting roll" such as: | ||
* Number of vehicles in the squad. | * Number of vehicles in the squad. | ||
* Pirate activity. | * Pirate activity. | ||
* The car the | * The car the scout is in (speed, stealth (small size) and offroad capability could make a good "scout car") | ||
* Scout distance (longer is better). | * Scout distance (longer is better). | ||
* Good or bad luck! | * Good or bad luck! | ||
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The enemy CR in [[encounters]] is based on your own CR and is usually at least 1.5x your CR, which means they can bring more cars and more guns, the scout skill reduces that by a bit. | The enemy CR in [[encounters]] is based on your own CR and is usually at least 1.5x your CR, which means they can bring more cars and more guns, the scout skill reduces that by a bit. | ||
Due to the number of other, semi-random factors involved it's hard to determine the exact effect scouting skill has, but the difference between 20, 100, and 200 is noticeable. | Due to the number of other, semi-random factors involved it's hard to determine the exact effect scouting skill has, but the difference between a 20, 100, and 200 scout is noticeable. | ||
== Vehicle Suitability == | == Vehicle Suitability == | ||
As noted above, the vehicle the | As noted above, the vehicle the scout is in has an effect on the effectiveness of the scout. | ||
From the developer: | |||
>The car that is used as the scout in a particular squad is the one with the best scout rating. | |||
>A car's scout rating is a combination of the scouting skill of its occupants and of its own inherent suitability for this role. | |||
>So yes, put your best scout in a buggy (or, next best, a dustup) for ''Maximus Scoutimus''. | |||
The car that is used as the | |||
== Training == | == Training == | ||
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Important: Only the highest skilled character in a particular squad gains any skill increase from encounters. | Important: Only the highest skilled character in a particular squad gains any skill increase from encounters. | ||
== | == Specialisms == | ||
Scouting currently has only one specialism. | |||
=== | === Negotiator === | ||
Gives a very small chance to truce with pirates. | |||
[[Category: Characters]] | [[Category: Characters]] | ||
[[Category: Skills]] | [[Category: Skills]] |