Settlement FAQs

how do settlement supply lines work

by Ara Kassulke MD Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Supply Lines are made while in the Settlement Edit mode and selecting a 'Settler' NPC. To set up a supply line (which requires the aforementioned Perk), you must enter the build mode (Tab on PC) while in a Settlement and select one of your residents named, "Settler". Unfortunately, NPCs like Marcy Long cannot be used to make supply lines.

A supply line is something that connects settlements and allows them to share workshop inventory space. This means you could deposit something in the Sanctuary Hills workshop and retrieve it at the Hangman's Alley workshop without having to schlep it all the way there yourself.Feb 13, 2021

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How do supply lines work?

Supply lines, unlocked with the Local Leader Perk, are very handy for transferring resources between your Settlements. Players have a lot of questions about these, so I'll demystify a bit about how supply lines work, and show you how to make them. Supply Lines are made while in the Settlement Edit mode and selecting a 'Settler' NPC.

How do supply lines work in Fallout 4?

Anyway, here is how supply lines, one of the trickier aspects of Fallout 4's settlements, works. What Is A Supply Line? A supply line is something that connects settlements and allows them to share workshop inventory space.

What happens if there is a supply line between settlements?

My false understanding is that if there is a supply line between settlements, the workbenches share common inventory. My plan was to build robots, assign them to Supply the next settlement, and then go to that settlement and build another robot until all the settlements were hooked up.

How does the connected settlement system work?

Excess food and water is shared amongst connected settlements, meaning you could have one farm settlement you connect to all others and all would be happy and fed. Also, the people you assign to the supply lines can help you out if they spot you in a bother while you're out and about.

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How do you establish supply lines between settlements?

If you highlight over one of your settlers, you should see a "Supply Line" button option. Once you click that button, you'll get to choose which settlement to send that settler to. And that's basically all you have to do!

Do supply lines work both ways Fallout 4?

yes both ways. but always a settler needs to be sent for each base. [vanilla]. Just to add one more thing to the mix, yes, a supply line is two way BUT the provisioner counts towards the population of the settlement of ORIGIN only.

How do Settlements share resources Fallout 4?

1:202:53Fallout 4 Connect Workshops, Share Resources - Supply Line - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo you can't use him you actually have to be in the workshop. Menu so open that up and now going toMoreSo you can't use him you actually have to be in the workshop. Menu so open that up and now going to find myself a settler. I have nine people here all together so there should be one somewhere. Here

Why can't I assign settlers to supply lines?

For a settlement to be available for a supply route assignment, the population must not exceed 10 + Charisma, this does not include any gear or drug modifiers. Once your population is above 10 + base Charisma, you can't assign a supply route to it.

What's the biggest settlement in Fallout 4?

Since vault 88 would require mods to utilize it's larger space, Spectacle Island takes the cake for Largest Settlement in Fallout 4. Spectacle island is another extremely dangerous settlement and only higher level players should attempt to settle here.

Do supply lines share JUNK?

Supply lines work for all the junk in your workshop's inventory. It's not important whether it's scrapped or not. If you want to check it, drop non-scrapped item with some rare material to workshop and view the amount of availible raw materials in building menu.

How do you set up supply routes in Fallout 4?

1:163:57FALLOUT 4 : How to Establish Supply Lines Between Settlements!YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGo into your Workshop menu. And find a settler keep in mind this will require a dedicated settler toMoreGo into your Workshop menu. And find a settler keep in mind this will require a dedicated settler to go between both settlements.

What does the scavenging station do?

Scavenging stations are a cheap method for reducing unemployment in any settlement, which is necessary for the recruitment radio beacon to continue to function. No new settlers will join a settlement in which more than four settlers are unemployed.

Who is the best companion in Fallout 4?

10 Best Fallout 4 Companions1 Nick Valentine. Nick Valentine is the synth detective that is found by the player inside Vault 114.2 Dogmeat. ... 3 John Hancock. ... 4 Robert MacCready. ... 5 Curie. ... 6 Piper Wright. ... 7 Longfellow. ... 8 Strong. ... More items...•

Can I move settlers from one settlement to another?

Open the Workshop menu and walk up to the settler you want to move. Move command should show up in the bottom command menu. Once you press it you will get a list of available settlements and the settler will go there. Just make sure you have enough resources at the target settlement to support new population.

Can you get rid of settlements in Fallout 4?

If you commit yourself to building settlements in Fallout 4, people will start flocking to them on their own. Sometimes they will be people you don't like, and you'll wish to send them away. Sadly, there's no way to do this. What you can do, however, is kill them.

How many supply lines are there?

How many Supply Lines are there in Back 4 Blood? In total, there are 49 Supply Lines that you can complete.

How do I solve the Freedom Trail puzzle in Fallout 4?

Spin the ring clockwise or counter-clockwise to line up letters along the ring with the red arrow at the top, then press the center button to input a letter. The password for this lock is RAILROAD, which was indicated by the clues on the marked seals along the trail.

Do weapons transfer in supply lines Fallout 4?

Weapons and Armor will not automatically be broken down into components when crafting, so will not transfer via supply line. Furniture, Walls, Turrets, Shops and other craftable settlement stuff will not transfer via supply line, with the exception of crops.

How do trade routes work Fallout 4?

1:075:45Fallout 4 - Supply Lines Made Simple (AKA Trade Routes) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOnce you unlock the local leader perk. And you establish some supply lines when you go to your mapMoreOnce you unlock the local leader perk. And you establish some supply lines when you go to your map there's also a new button you can press if you look at the bottom where says l1. Show supply lines.

How do you set up supply routes in Fallout 4?

1:163:57FALLOUT 4 : How to Establish Supply Lines Between Settlements!YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGo into your Workshop menu. And find a settler keep in mind this will require a dedicated settler toMoreGo into your Workshop menu. And find a settler keep in mind this will require a dedicated settler to go between both settlements.

What do supply lines do?

What Supply Lines Do. Supply lines send food and water to other Settlements, while also allowing you to craft without the Settlement actually having those items or you carrying them around. If you have copper in one Settlement you can use it to build in another if they're connected.

Where is excess food stored in a settlement?

While the actual food and water excess in your Settlement is stored in each Settlement's workshop (and only accessible for withdrawal there there), excess can nourish other Settlements you've established. As you can see in the screenshot above, the town does not have food production enough to satisfy the residents (1 per population, as well as water), but it's not a problem. This is because it's connected to Sanctuary, which produces a lot of food and water.

Can NPCs make supply lines?

Unfortunately, NPCs like Marcy Long cannot be used to make supply lines. From there, you should see the button you're required to press to send them to another Settlement. They then become a Provisioner, with a pack Brahmin to carry goods between your established locales. The connection is instant.

What is supply line?

Supply lines enable all your settlements to share resources gathered in the workbenches.

How do stores generate caps?

Stores: Drop a story down, assign a settler to it. They passivly generate caps, the higher the story rank is, there are 3 store levels for each story type provideing higher income and better selection, and your population will determin how much caps you generate. The bigger your settlement, the more caps.

Do you need to manually asign a setller to every settlement?

That's is correct, you need to manually asign a setller to every single settlement that you want connected.

Can one guy connect to 2 settlemnt?

Yeah, but you need special guy for this, and one guy can connect only 2 settlemnt as I understand.

Can you share raw materials in Redrocket?

Supply lines: Lets you share you raw matirials between workshops. NOTE: junk is not shared, so if you have a bucket that gives you 2 steel in sanctuary, that 2 steel will not appear in the redrocket truck stop if you have a supply line there. Hopfully they will patch this or change it.

When should all active settlements be linked with supply lines?

all active settlements should be linked with supply lines when you are able.

Why is the settlement system not showing food/water in the red?

For example if there was a supply from RR to Abernathy Farm and the farm had enough extra food/water then RR would not show food/water in the red simply because none is being produced there.

Can settlers draw water from other settlements?

Settlers who eat or need water can draw directly from other settlements if needed to help keep them happy.

How do supply lines work in Fallout 4?

Supply lines can be created between settlements to share resources and inventory among them, by assigning settlers as provisioners in Fallout 4 .

How to review supply lines?

To review existing supply lines, open the world map and press [C] (or L1/LB on PlayStation 4/Xbox one) to view all the settlements connected to the supply line network .

Why is it important to have supply lines in the Commonwealth?

An abundance of supply lines intersecting the various settlements can make traveling across the Commonwealth much safer, particularly if the provisioner is equipped with adequate weapons and armor to deal with the kinds of enemies that they might encounter on their route.

What are the requirements for a supply line?

The requirements for creating supply lines are: At least two owned settlements. At least one free settler. The first rank of the Local Leader perk. The two settlements must not already be (directly) connected with a supply line.

How to change a provisioner's clothing?

To change or update a provisioner's clothing or weapons, initiate dialogue and trade items with them.

Can Spectacle Island have a supply line?

Routes can be created without land access, so Spectacle Island can have a supply line formed with a settlement on the Commonwealth mainland. Provisioners still count towards the population limit of their respective settlements, as well as food/water requirements, despite hardly ever being in the settlement.

Do settlements have to be connected?

Settlements share resources with all other settlements that are part of its supply line network. Two settlements do not have to be directly connected. In other words, if the Sole Survivor connects settlement A → B, B → C and C → D, then A, B, C and D will also share resources with each other despite not directly being connected since they are still part of the same network.

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