
Yes and No. There are several different systems in play. Settlers (Provisioners are identical to settlers) can't be killed by enemies (raiders etc). Settlers can be killed by you with friendly fire.
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Can you build your own settlement in Fallout 4?
In Fallout 4, the Sole Survivor can build and manage their own settlements at various sites around the Commonwealth. The new workshop interface is used to place and connect pre-fabricated structures as well as individual pieces (walls, floors, roofs, etc.) letting the player character construct their own home base (s) as they desire.
What happens when you attack a settlement in Fallout 76?
During an attack, the attackers can damage various settlement objects including turrets, water pumps, purifiers, generators, and crops. If the attack is resolved off-screen and results in a failure, damage will be applied to a random selection of settlement objects.
What happens if you attack a settlement?
The attacks will kill settlers and destroy (reduce durability to zero) defensive structures and crops. You'll get the opportunity to fix any damaged structures or crops but if settlers die, that's final. This means you'll want to ensure the approaches your settlements are well guarded and that you should position your defences for optimal coverage.
What is the settlement workshop system in Fallout 4?
During a game jam session at Bethesda, programmer Michael Dulany developed a system for building and furnishing player bases, which worked its way into Fallout 4 as the settlement workshop system. It was on the verge of being cut for a long amount of time during development, but remained in the game and became one of its tent-pole features.

How many settlements are there in the base game?
There are 37 unlockable settlements total with 30 in the base game, one in Automatron, four in Far Harbor, one in Vault-Tec Workshop and one in Nuka-World. Most are obtained by completing an objective or killing hostiles/residents in the area then opening the workshop.
Where can the sole survivor build their own settlement?
In Fallout 4, the Sole Survivor can build and manage their own settlements at various sites around the Commonwealth. The workshop interface is used to place and connect pre-fabricated structures as well as individual pieces (walls, floors, roofs, etc.) letting the player character construct their own home base (s) as they desire.
What is the difference between a Minutemen settlement and a raider outpost?
The differences between a Minutemen settlement and a raider outpost are few but significant ; for example, one can lead raiders to capture other settlements, extract tribute from Minutemen settlements, and make other settlements your vassal states.
How to get radiant quests in the sole survivor?
After joining the Minutemen, these quests are also obtained when talking to Preston Garvey or listening to Radio Freedom. These quests involve completing a variety of objectives for the settlers, from wiping out a nearby Raider gang to repairing a damaged generator. Completing these quests is the main way to acquire new settlements, and also provides a constant supply of busywork to earn caps and XP .
How much food does a settlement produce?
Increased by placing food resources. The settlement needs one unit of food per settler to keep the settlers happy. (Most plant objects produce 0.5 units of food, Mutfruit being the exception.)
How many settlers are there in a single Survivor?
People are required to collect from resource units and man objects the Sole Survivor builds. Each settlement has a default max population of 10 settlers plus each point of Charisma the character has, which has a base max of 22 (10 from leveling and +1 from bobblehead and You're SPECIAL! magazine respectively ) before factoring in extra charisma from armor and consumables. A radio beacon is generally required to attract more settlers, but one can send companions to settlements and can recruit a few non-companion characters to join. Alternatively, settlers can be told to "move" from an already populated settlement.
What happens when a settlement's update timer reaches the 24-hour mark?
When a settlement's update timer reaches the 24-hour mark, the following events occur: Settlement food, water, salvage, and fertilizer production is deposited in the settlement's workshop if the limit on each one has not been exceeded. Each human settler at the settlement consumes 1 edible item and 1 drinkable item.
Does place everywhere affect ground?
Place Everywhere is extremely unlikley culprit. It is just a F4SE DLL-file, which does not affect to ground. Furthermore, collision does not cause this problem either. You can bury stuff in to ground, if you want. There are no physics to break submerged objects.
Can you dump a mod with a script?
that is not correct. Only variables (with values attached to it) used by scripts are stored. It depends from script to script if removing it mid-game is harmful or not. The advise to keep a save before trying a mod is just a most secure approach to spare you headaches. It happens that I just dump a mod with a script (or scripts) mid-game if I do not need it. However I only do that after checking the scripts, to see if it is not harmful. Some mod authors adds a functionality to clear out those script values (or setting things back) so that the mod can be removed with minor impact.
Can attackers damage objects in settlements?
More Attackers clearly modifies the script controlling attackers, and only attackers can damage objects in settlements.
What happens when a settlement is under attack?
When your settlement is under attack you will receive a notification. Returning to successfully defend it will prevent the loss of your settlers.
What are the three categories of resources in settlements?
Resources are what you create to keep your Settlements fed and healthy. There are 3 categories: Water, Food and Miscellaneous.
What are workshop in Fallout 4?
Workshops are the foundation for Crafting in Fallout 4. Once you control a workshop, you gain control of the settlement it is located in. They allow you to transfer items, or to create Structures, Furniture, Decorations, Power, Defense, Resources, Stores and Crafting. These will be explained on this page.
What is power in settlements?
Power is what you use to add electricity to your Settlements. There are 4 categories: Generators, Connectors & Switches, Lights and Miscellaneous.
Can you destroy settlements in Pip Boy?
Once you control a Workshop , you control the settlement that holds it, you can view your current settlements in your Pip-Boy. Settlements can not be destroyed, all structures placed are persistent. In the event of catastrophe, all the dwellers die and you must repopulate the settlement.
