Settlement FAQs

how to send settlers to other settlements

by Prof. Carter Nader Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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There are a few ways to send settlers to another settlement. You can use the Settlers tab in the main menu, or you can use the context menu on an individual settler. You can also use the “Send settler” button on the toolbar.

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.

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How to move settlers from one settlement to the next?

Moving settlers from one settlement to the next works just like setting up a supply line, only instead of choosing SUPPLY LINE you need to choose MOVE. Image originating from @ kalina 's answer linked above. After that, you'll get a list of settlements to choose from.

How do you reassign residents to settlements?

You also have to assign each resident a job, AND his own bed in the same manner. Yes, in workshop menu command then R to reassign them to a settlement. You also have to assign each resident a job, AND his own bed in the same manner.

Do you need shipbuilding to settle new islands?

So you need shipbuilding for settlers to settle new islands. IN THE NAVY! Okay, so there IS a certain tech level needed what I have probably missed inventing during the game!!

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How does moving settlers from one settlement to the next work?

Moving settlers from one settlement to the next works just like setting up a supply line , only instead of choosing SUPPLY LINEyou need to choose MOVE.

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Can you send a settlement to a grayed out settlement?

It is possible that the settlement you want to send them to is grayed out, however. This can happen when the settlement is full.

Does a settlement show up on a workbench?

If a settlement shows up or not also depends on the type of workbench, IIRC. Full workbench (the large red one) should always show up. Probably be related to keywords, as Pra suggested.

Does the location edge marker need to be included in Packins?

for a easy setup for wb/markers under packins there is a prebuild workbench with all markers/build box, it don't include the so called location edge marker, but that 1 is only needed to make it raid able

Can you reassign a workshop to a settlement?

Yes, in workshop menu command then R to reassign them to a settlement.

Do you have to assign each resident a job?

You also have to assign each resident a job, AND his own bed in the same manner. Yes, in workshop menu command then R to reassign them to a settlement. You also have to assign each resident a job, AND his own bed in the same manner.

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