Scout - Revision history

EdgyVenison: Add Shaman's make it rain ability to undetected list of actions

2016-10-25T21:39:05Z

Add Shaman's make it rain ability to undetected list of actions

Ivana at 15:30, 22 May 2016

2016-05-22T15:30:50Z

Elsiedogoodz at 10:43, 24 March 2016

2016-03-24T10:43:43Z

Isaaclw: Thanks Dream for this confirmation

2015-10-01T20:29:22Z

Thanks Dream for this confirmation

Happie at 09:38, 7 July 2014

2014-07-07T09:38:12Z

Happie at 16:18, 3 July 2014

2014-07-03T16:18:55Z

Happie at 16:04, 3 July 2014

2014-07-03T16:04:08Z

Happie: /* Regaining Camouflage */

2014-07-03T15:53:31Z

‎Regaining Camouflage

Happie at 15:48, 3 July 2014

2014-07-03T15:48:48Z

Happie at 15:36, 3 July 2014

2014-07-03T15:36:46Z

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 * Upgrade campsites, hiding or tombing (although no check mark).
 ** But do '''NOT''' install any [[defence object]]. You will be detected by zombies?? (please confirm)
 The Scout will lose camouflage (i.e. being detected by zombies) if they perform those actions:

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	[[File:Scout_map.png\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Example scout map. There are 1-3 zombies North of town (there would be no number if the zone had no zombies), 3-7 zombies to the West, 6-10 zombies in the East, and a horde of 13-17 zombies to the South.]]		[[File:Scout_map.png\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Example scout map. There are 1-3 zombies North of town (there would be no number if the zone had no zombies), 3-7 zombies to the West, 6-10 zombies in the East, and a horde of 13-17 zombies to the South.]]
	The Scout is a job role available only to {{MetaInline\|Hero\|displayname=Heroes}}.		The Scout is a job role available only to {{MetaInline\|Hero\|displayname=Heroes}}.

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 The Scout will lose camouflage (i.e. being detected by zombies) if they perform those actions:
-* Collect items from the ground.
+* Drop or Collect items from the ground.
 * Attack zombies.
 * Search a [[ruin]] (you may still search a [[ruin]] even without taking {{MetaInline|Control Points|displayname=control}} of the zone)

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 [[File:Scout_map.png|right|300px|thumb|Example scout map. There are 1-3 zombies North of town (there would be no number if the zone had no zombies), 3-7 zombies to the West, 6-10 zombies in the East, and a horde of 13-17 zombies to the South.]]
 The Scout is a job role available only to {{MetaInline|Hero|displayname=Heroes}}.
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 === Scout Sense ===
 When travelling in the {{MetaInline|World Beyond}}, {{MetaInline|Scout|displayname=Scouts}} can see the zombie count of adjacent zones from the arrows.
-* The count is usually inaccurate - the actual zombie numbers vary by +/-2.
+* The count is usually inaccurate - the actual zombie numbers can either be [-2, -1, 0, +1, +2] from the number displayed.
 ** Example: The Scout sense showing 3 zombies means there are 1 to 5 zombies in that zone.
-** Prior to [[Season 5]], zones with no zombies will always show up clear, and zones with zombies will never show up as clear. as of [[Season 5]], now clear appearing zones can have up to 2 zombies in them. It is uncertain if zones predicted to contain zombies may actually have no zombies. (to be confirmed)
+** Prior to [[Season 5]], zones with no zombies will always show up clear, and zones with zombies will never show up as clear. As of [[Season 5]], now clear appearing zones can have up to 2 zombies in them. Zones appearing to have one zombie will still have at least one zombie.
 * You will '''NOT''' be able to see Scout senses if you are {{MetaInline|Exhausted}} because the arrows of movement will disappear, so do the Scout senses marked on the arrows.

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 * Use the heroic action [[Second lease of life]].
 ** Other heroic actions should be fine too?? (please confirm)
 * Eat a citizen while being a {{MetaInline|Ghoul}}.
 * Peek at a buried [[ruin]].

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 ==== Regaining Camouflage ====
-If the camouflage breaks, the Scout will be just like a normal {{MetaInline|Citizen}}. You will get [[trapped]] if your {{MetaInline|Control Points}} are lower than the number of zombies. You will take control of the zone if your {{MetaInline|Control Points}} are equal or higher.
+If the camouflage breaks, the Scout will be just like a normal {{MetaInline|Citizen}}. You will get [[trapped]] if your {{MetaInline|Control Points}} are lower than the number of zombies.
 To regain camouflage, the Scout can either:
-# Take {{MetaInline|Control Points|displayname=control}} of the zone, or
+# Kill [[zombies]] down to a number so your {{MetaInline|Control Points}} are equal or higher than the zombie count.
-# Use items which can blind/distract the zombies, e.g. {{MetaInline|Flash Grenade}}, {{MetaInline|Grisly Bomb}}, {{MetaInline|Pre-war_Camera}} or {{MetaInline|Break Through}}.
+# Use items which can blind/distract the [[zombies]] and gain temporary {{MetaInline|Control Points|displayname=control}} for a limited number of time, e.g. {{MetaInline|Flash Grenade}}, {{MetaInline|Grisly Bomb}}, {{MetaInline|Pre-war_Camera}} or {{MetaInline|Break Through}}.
-However, it is very important to put the camouflage vest on again by clicking on it in the inventory or else the {{MetaInline|Scout}} enters the next zone as a normal {{MetaInline|Citizen}} again.
+However, it is very important to put the camouflage vest on again by clicking on it in the inventory, or else the {{MetaInline|Scout}} will still enter the next zone as a normal {{MetaInline|Citizen}}.
 If you choose to flee at the consequence of being {{MetaInline|Wounded}}, this will regain Scout Sense but not the ability to put the camouflage vest back on.

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 * Attack zombies.
 * Search a [[ruin]] (you may still search a [[ruin]] even without taking {{MetaInline|Control Points|displayname=control}} of the zone)
-** But you can search the zone &/or [[ruin]] without losing camouflage if you have taken {{MetaInline|Control Points|displayname=control}}.
+* Use/Build an object (except a few mentioned in the above paragraph).
-* Use/Build an object (except a few mentioned in the above paragraph)
+However you may do any of the above without losing camouflage '''if you have taken {{MetaInline|Control Points|displayname=control}} of the zone'''.
 There is a chance of being detected as the Scout enters a zone; this risk increases as the numbers of zombies increase, and decreases as the zone is visited by more Scouts (and they find safe paths with which to move through the zone).
 * [[File:small_warning.gif]] Unknown sector
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 Note: Only visible when playing in ''Expert Interface''.
-If the camouflage breaks, the Scout will be just like a normal {{MetaInline|Citizen}} and will either have control of the zone or not based on your {{MetaInline|Control Points}} vs. the number of zombies. To regain camouflage, the Scout can either:
+==== Regaining Camouflage ====
-* Take control of the zone (see: [[Control Points]]).
+If the camouflage breaks, the Scout will be just like a normal {{MetaInline|Citizen}}. You will get [[trapped]] if your {{MetaInline|Control Points}} are lower than the number of zombies. You will take control of the zone if your {{MetaInline|Control Points}} are equal or higher.
-* Or use items which can blind/distract the zombies, e.g. {{MetaInline|Flash Grenade}}, {{MetaInline|Grisly Bomb}}, {{MetaInline|Pre-war_Camera}} or {{MetaInline|Break Through}}.
-**However, it is very important to put the camouflage vest on again by clicking on it in the inventory or else the {{MetaInline|Scout}} enters the next zone as a normal {{MetaInline|Citizen}} again.
+To regain camouflage, the Scout can either:
-* Or choose to escape and become {{MetaInline|Wounded}}. This will regain Scout Sense but not the ability to put the camouflage vest back on.
+# Take {{MetaInline|Control Points|displayname=control}} of the zone, or
 === Peek ===