Outdoorsman

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Outdoorsman

General

Effects

Reduces the chance of catching a cold
Lowers chance of scratches from trees

Type

Positive

Points

-2

Outdoorsman is a positive trait.

Overview

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Not affected by harsh weather conditions.

This trait reduces the chance of catching a cold and lowers the chance of scratches from trees. It costs 2 points and can be selected during character creation.

Effects

• 10% chance of catching a cold.
• 1% or 1.25% chance of getting scratched/lacerated while walking or running through trees.
• Start a fire on campfires with a notched wooden plank faster.
• +0.4 radius modifier when foraging.
• 13% to ignore weather and 5% to ignore darkness when foraging.

It will also affect the development of the following moodles:

• Hyperthermia, it will take increased effort before getting too hot. As a side effect, this will decrease chances of becoming wet from sweating and thus slows down thirst.
• Hypothermia
• Wet, the player can walk in the rain for prolonged periods without getting wet or only slightly wet.

See also

• Resilient