Movement & Travel Mechanics

Overview

Movement is the primary way to explore the world, find resources, and discover new locations. Each movement action consumes time, fatigue, and can be affected by various factors.

Basic Movement

Movement Cost

Movement Modifiers

Agility Impact:

• Higher agility reduces fatigue from movement
• Affects movement penalty calculations

Encumbrance:

• Carrying over 60% of weight capacity increases fatigue
• Formula: +overEffort×0.08/hour additional fatigue
• Over 20 overEffort: 10% chance of +1 injury per move

Fracture Impact:

• Broken bones: +1.5 fatigue per move
• Significantly slows travel
• Requires splint for treatment

Disorientation (22% chance when conditions met):

• Occurs when fatigue > 80
• Occurs when morale < 30
• Lost time and random direction changes

Movement Modes

Walking (Default)

• Duration: 1 hour per tile
• Fatigue: 0.25 base
• Safe: Lower risk of accidents
• Efficient: Better for long-distance travel

Running

• Duration: 0.5 hour per tile (2×faster)
• Fatigue: 0.50 (2× fatigue cost)
• Risk: Higher injury chance
• Emergency: Use when speed is critical

Sneaking

• Duration: 1.5 hours per tile (Slower)
• Fatigue: 0.40 (High effort)
• Benefit: Drastically reduces detection radius
• Usage: Approaching hostile areas or hunting

Toggle: Use "🚶 Walk" / "🏃 Run" / "🥷 Sneak" button or commands

Terrain & Biome Effects

Biome Movement Characteristics

Each biome has unique movement considerations based on BIOME_WEATHER data:

Forest

• Shelter: 0.25 (good cover)
• Warmth: Moderate drain
• Wind: Low (-0.4 modifier)
• Stealth: High concealment (reduced detection)
• Notes: Sheltered travel, good for avoiding weather

Plain

• Shelter: 0.0 (fully exposed)
• Warmth: Slightly warmer (+0.3°C)
• Wind: High (+0.6 modifier)
• Stealth: Poor concealment (easily spotted)
• Notes: Fast travel but exposed to elements, no cover

Mountain

• Shelter: 0.05 (minimal)
• Warmth: Very cold (-2.7°C)
• Wind: High (+0.7 modifier)
• Notes: Harsh conditions, high fatigue, requires preparation

Swamp

• Shelter: 0.15 (some cover)
• Warmth: Cool (-0.4°C)
• Wind: Low (-0.2 modifier)
• Precipitation: Very high (0.60)
• Notes: Wet conditions, hygiene loss, difficult movement

Shore/Lake

• Shelter: 0.0-0.05 (exposed)
• Warmth: Cold (-0.8 to -1.2°C)
• Wind: Very high (0.8-1.0 modifier)
• Notes: Coastal winds, precipitation, cold

River

• Shelter: 0.10 (riparian)
• Warmth: Cool (-0.9°C)
• Wind: Moderate (0.5 modifier)
• Notes: Water source nearby, decent shelter

Ruins

• Shelter: 0.30 (partial structures)
• Warmth: Slightly cool (-0.2°C)
• Wind: High (0.9 modifier)
• Stealth: Superior concealment (rubble/walls)
• Notes: Best shelter, scavenging opportunities

Road

• Shelter: 0.0 (open corridor)
• Warmth: Slightly warm (+0.2°C)
• Wind: Moderate (0.4 modifier)
• Notes: Fast travel, encounters more likely

Environmental Hazards During Travel

Weather Impact

• Rain/Precipitation: Hygiene loss, increased warmth drain
• Wind: Increased warmth drain
• Cold: Temperature-based warmth drain
• Storm conditions: Compound effects

Time of Day

Night Owl Perk: Can work/travel at night with no penalties

Microsleep Events

• Trigger: Fatigue ≥ 95
• Chance: 30% per action
• Effect: Lose 0.5 hour + 20% injury chance
• Prevention: Rest before fatigue reaches 95

Special Movement Actions

Survey

• Duration: 1 hour
• Fatigue: 0.25
• Cooldown: 240 hours (10 days) per tile
• Effect: Reveals area information, discovers points of interest

Explore

• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Fatigue: 0.375
• Effect: Search for distant activity and special locations

Explore Site

• Duration: 4 hours
• Fatigue: 2.0
• Cooldown: 240 hours per site
• Effect: Thoroughly investigate special locations

Stealth & Concealment

Stealth allows you to move undetected, avoiding combat or gaining the advantage of a first strike. Effectiveness relies on your Agility, Stealth Skill, and environmental conditions.

Movement Modes

See Movement Modes section above for details on Walk, Run, and Sneak.

Detection Factors

Navigation & Orientation

World Map

• Toggle: Press 'M' key
• View: See discovered areas, marked locations
• Target: Set waypoints for camps, houses, player position
• Zoom: Adjust view scale

Coordinates

• Displayed as (X, Y) position
• World is 360×360 tiles
• Local view radius: 6 tiles (13×13 visible area)

Markers

• 🧍 Player position
• 🏕️ Camp
• 🏠 House/Shelter
• 🔥 Fire
• 🪤 Snare
• 🐟 Fish trap
• 🐾 Tracked animal
• 📍 Point of Interest
• 🏘️ Settlement
• 🏴‍☠️ Bandit camp

Resource Availability by Biome

Travel patterns should consider resource distribution:

Wood Availability

Forage Availability

Wildlife Density

Fishing Quality

Travel Strategy

Long-Distance Travel

1. Plan route: Consider biomes and resources
2. Stock supplies: Food, water, fire materials
3. Check weather: Avoid storms if possible
4. Manage fatigue: Rest before it reaches 80
5. Mark locations: Camp spots, resource areas

Efficient Exploration

1. Survey systematically: Cover areas methodically
2. Follow resources: Move where food/water is abundant
3. Avoid depletion: Let areas regenerate (cooldown system)
4. Mark discoveries: POIs, sites, settlements

Emergency Movement

1. Run if needed: Trade fatigue for speed
2. Find shelter: Ruins offer best protection
3. Light fires: Warmth recovery during storms
4. Monitor needs: Don't let critical stats hit 0

Seasonal Considerations

• Winter: Stay near forests (wood for fire), avoid mountains
• Summer: Water sources more critical
• Storms: Seek ruins or forests for shelter

Special Encounters During Travel

Random Events (3% chance/hour)

• Loot discoveries
• Animal encounters
• Weather changes
• Morale events

Wolf Encounters

• Chance: 1% per day in forest, plain, mountain biomes
• Effect: Combat or flee
• Loot: 25-60kg meat if successful

NPC Encounters

• Chance: 1% per 48 hours on roads, ruins, settlements
• Types: Friendly (50%) or Hostile (50%)
• Actions: Trade, talk, recruit, or combat

Movement Tips

1. Carry capacity management: Stay under 60% for normal fatigue
2. Rest regularly: Before fatigue reaches 80
3. Time management: Plan arrivals for day, not night
4. Weather awareness: Check forecasts with barometer
5. Cooldown tracking: Remember surveyed/explored areas
6. Marker usage: Mark important locations for return trips
7. Biome selection: Match travel to current needs
8. Emergency protocols: Know nearest shelter/camp locations