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how to get food in your settlement in fallout 4

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How do you get food for settlements in Fallout 4? In order to harvest the crop to feed the settlement, you must assign a worker to to the crop. Walk over to one of the settlers while in the Workshop interface, and press Command.

So, the key to getting the food that you need is to think of the game more like Minecraft. When your settlers first move into Sanctuary they'll set up some farmland with melons and a couple of other items. You can quickly get more food by just picking these items and then replanting them.Apr 17, 2017

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How do you get food in Fallout 4?

(Check out our Fallout 4 Settlements Guide for a full guide on everything you need to put together a settlement and keep things running and under control.) The most common ways to obtain food are harvesting fruits and vegetables from plants found throughout the wasteland, or simply purchasing them from a vendor.

What do you need to know about settlements Fallout 4?

Fallout 4 Settlement Guide: Tips on Food, Locations, Building And Settler Management. Fallout 4’s settlements are a part of the game that promise to provide a sink for money, loot and resources for a long, long time. Fallout 4 throws a number of settlements at you almost immediately, but some are more promising and satisfying than others.

How do you keep track of settlers in Fallout 4?

Fallout 4 Settlement Guide: Settler Management Keeping track of settlers is a tough job. There’s no UI that will conveniently inform you of which settlers are assigned to what task, and all the settlers are generically named Settler, so as new settlers trickle into town it’s hard to figure out who’s assigned at all, let alone to what task.

Where are the best places to farm in Fallout 4?

Fallout 4's "The Slog" settlement. Photo: Credit: Mo Mozuch The Slog: The only tarberry farm in the Commonwealth, The Slog comes with nice ghoul-liberation backstory and a sturdy concrete ranch house. Tarberries are grown in an old swimming pool, so a water purification machine works wonders here.

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How do I get more food in my settlements?

Right next to water, food is essential for a settlement. The usual method of generating food is planting crops using the crafting interface. To do so, just pick any of the food plants from the resources menu and plant them in the dirt (open ground).

Where do you get food to plant in Fallout 4?

0:523:02Fallout 4 Fast Food & Quick Start Farming Guide | WikiGameGuidesYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAlso go be sure to go to the supermarket.MoreAlso go be sure to go to the supermarket.

What gives the most food in Fallout 4?

Mutfruit is the most lucrative crop you can grow. It's worth more than any other crop in the game, and the fruits weigh only a fifth as much as a tato, and one tenth as much as a melon or a gourd.

How do you assign settlers to food?

To assign a settler to a resource, simply aim your crosshair at a settler and then “Command” them with the interact button (you will see the options on the bottom). Then hover your crosshair over the object you want to assign them to and hit the interact button again to “Assign”.

How much food does a settlement need Fallout 4?

Yes, 1 food/water/bed per settler is enough.

Where do I find fruit in Fallout 4?

Locations21 mutfruit trees in Diamond City.11 mutfruit trees at Warwick homestead.Eight mutfruit trees can be found at Finch farm.There are four trees onboard the Prydwen.Several plants at Greentop Nursery.Several plants at Graygarden.

Do settlers harvest crops Fallout 4?

Normally the settlers harvest the crop for you, but they also need to eat. If you have 5 settlers and 10 corn, they return zero to the workshop. They return the rest after they eat what they need. If you harvest yourself and use the production, they have nothing to eat and the colony satisfaction get down.

How many crops can a settler be assigned to?

12 plantsGenerating food Each settler assigned to food resources can only handle up to 12 plants; nearly all crops (carrots, corn, gourds, melons, razorgrain, and tato) have an yield of 0.5 food per harvest, but mutfruit yields 1 food per harvest.

Do you need food and water in Fallout 4?

Like any living thing, you and your settlers need food and water to survive (and to be happy).

How do you assign workers to food in Fallout 4?

Step by StepOpen the workshop menu (mode) First enter Workshop mode by interacting with the workshop in the current settlement. ... Walk up to a worker. Find a particular worker, preferably one who isn't doing something else more valuable. ... Choose the Command option. ... Walk up to a structure e.g. Guard Post. ... Assign Worker.

What can I assign settlers to Fallout 4?

You can assign settlers to specific beds, but it doesn't really matter. This is purely about the stat. Having extra beds will not necessarily attract new settlers, but it will prevent those who move in from lowering your Happiness stat when they arrive.

How do I assign a farmer in Fallout 4?

To assign a worker you'll need to open up your building menu, and then locate the person you want to Assign. Once you locate them, choose the COMMAND option, then walk to the thing you want to assign them to and click the ASSIGN button. Now that worker will focus more on that particular thing than anything else.

Where do I find corn in Fallout 4?

Locations24 plants at the Slog.15 plants at Somerville Place.14 plants in the yard and eight ears of corn inside the building at Breakheart Banks.11 plants at Finch farm.Eight plants near the Bunker Hill exterior wall, two left of the main gate, and six near the brahmin pen.Seven plants in Covenant.More items...

Where is the farm near Sanctuary Fallout 4?

Walkthrough for the Abernathy Farm area in Fallout 4. Abernathy Farm is located south and slightly east of Sanctuary, south and slightly west from the Red Rocket Truck Stop.

Where is Finch farm Fallout 4?

A small family farm ran by the Finch family (thus the name), it is located near the Saugus Ironworks, in much too close a proximity to the Forged.

Where can you find tomatoes in Fallout 4?

Several tato plants can be found at Tenpines Bluff. Tato plants can also be found at Abernathy farm which is closest to Sanctuary Hills so you have an easy time growing food from the start. Abernathy Farm is just south-southwest of Red Rocket truck stop.

What to do if there is no water source in a settlement?

In the event of a settlement having no water source to place a purifier, the alternative solution is to build water pumps. These pumps can be placed on dirt surfaces and require no power or water source to work.

How many food points does a plant give in workshop mode?

You will see the same information when you hover over the plants you already have in your garden. Starting out, most plants you’ll come across will give 0.5 of food.

How many units of food can you produce in Sanctuary?

When building in Sanctuary, there will be some plants by default around the neighborhood you can harvest. This is important: 6 units of food is the maximum that can be produced by one settler assigned to food production.

How many plants can a mutfruit plant produce?

In case of most crops, like corn, carrot, melon, and tatos, each settler will be assigned to 12 plants at random. To get the best results, plant crops like these in multiples of 12. If you are farming mutfruit, each one of your plants can produce 1 unit of food: each one of your settlers will be assigned to 6 of mutfruit plants as a result.

Overview

Right next to water, food is essential for a settlement. The usual method of generating food is planting crops using the crafting interface. To do so, just pick any of the food plants from the resources menu and plant them in the dirt (open ground). Food resources need a settler to be assigned to them, otherwise, they will not be harvested.

Generating food

Each settler assigned to food resources can only handle up to 12 plants; nearly all crops ( carrots, corn, gourds, melons, razorgrain and tato) have an yield of 0.5 food per harvest, but mutfruit yields 1 food per harvest. Unique to The Slog, tarberry plants also generate food but additional plants cannot be grown.

Notes

Alternatively, trade lines can be established between settlements, which allow surplus crops from one settlement to be delivered to another. Crops can be damaged during raids, so it can be vital to establish these trade lines while the settlement's own food stores return.

What are settlements in Fallout 4?

Fallout 4 ’s settlements are a part of the game that promise to provide a sink for money, loot and resources for a long, long time. Fallout 4 throws a number of settlements at you almost immediately, but some are more promising and satisfying than others. Here’s a few options for how to make the most of Fallout 4 ’s best settlements, as well as tips and tricks for making the best out of the worst. Plus, want to know how to construct the most magnificent slums this side of the Wasteland? Interested in palatial shack construction for your haggard settlers? We’ve got you.

Where are tarberries grown in Fallout 4?

Tarberries are grown in an old swimming pool, so a water purification machine works wonders here. Plenty of existing fencing adds natural security and a few perimeter machine gun turrets will do an admirable job of chasing away the crazies. Fallout 4's "Abernathy Farm" settlement. Photo: Credit: Mo Mozuch.

What happens when you move a rug in Fallout 4?

Settlers also like furniture to relax on and electricity to make them feel safe. Wiring power can be a bit of a pain in Fallout 4.

What do you need to build a shack?

The most important tools you will need to construct shacks are the following: Floors: Your basic floor, Shack Floor, is found in Structures > Wood > Floors. You’ll need this for any type of shack, wood or metal. Walls: Walls come in two flavors, “Wood” and “Metal.”.

How many points do you get for machine gun turrets in Fallout 4?

You will eventually start to unlock more sophisticated turrets in Fallout 4 if you invest in science and gun nut perks, but early on these basic machine gun turrets will keep your settlers safe and add 5 points to your defense rating.

How to keep track of settlers?

One helpful tip to keep track of which settlers are assigned to a task: ask to talk to them, put a hat in their inventory, and equip it on them. Now you know that any settlers with an uncovered head have yet to be assigned! You could go more into detail if you want - settlers with fedoras are farmers, settlers with sack hoods are on guard duty, etc - but that’s up to you.

Where to keep dogmeat in Hangman's Alley?

Outpost Zimonja or Hangman’s Alley: You should keep at least one tiny, compact settlement in your back pocket for the sole purpose of sending your spare companions to so that you don’t waste days trying to track them down in the more spacious settlements. (Tip: Dogmeat will hang out in a doghouse if one’s available.)

What do settlers like to eat?

Settlers have a preference for foods. If you have 10 settlers and plant 10 corn and 10 tato, all you'll get is corn in your workbench because tato is their favorite food. (You can still manually harvest the tato plants.)

How many variety do you get in a settlement?

In most settlements where you have more than one food type you'll see you really only gain one or two variety,

What mod removes the limit on how much food, water, etc items you can store in your workbenches?

Use the uncapped settlements mod. It removes the limit on how much food, water, etc items you can store in your workbenches.

Do you need to harvest settlers?

You need to harvest them. Unlike the water the “crops” don’t just automatically appear in the work bench. Also, (you probably know this already) you need to assign settlers to them. Hope that helps.

Does food go into the workbench automatically?

That's not correct, food goes into the workbench automatically, but stops when you hit the limit. The food on the plants is yours to harvest, so you can take that as well.

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