NPC tips

Lenny

You'll have to get your hands dirty first. The easiest way is to steal valuable stuff in Looty Bay and then sell it. When you get your own land plot, you'll also get more opportunities, like cargo. Or a farm, if you prefer growing money trees - if you know what I mean.

Lenny

Order everything you need off the Black Market - feel free to use my laptop for now. When you get your own plot and unlock new shipments, the catalog gets way better. Plus, hitting a higher-level district unlocks the really good stuff.

You

What about cars?

Lenny

You can rent one to start things off, but once you buy a house, get something serious with a spacious trunk to stuff more cargo and items in. By the way, a car you buy won't disappear if you die. Remember that.

Lenny

First off, set up a bank account in Looty Bay. Next, snag a place to live and start using the Laundering Desk. Toss in dirty cash, get clean digital credits wired to your account. Upgrade your desk, and you can launder way bigger cuts.

You

How can you be so sure?

Lenny

The feds always find you. The more they take, the more time you do. And around here, the longer your sentence, the higher your authority.

Lenny

Looty Bay is where all the action is. There you can open a bank account and find fences, smugglers, and all sorts of shady traders. The main thing is to decide who you are. A random civilian? Maybe a criminal, hiding your face behind a mask? Or a cop... All the roles have their pros and cons, except for being a cop. That's just cons.

Lenny

You will need special workbenches to handle cargo. For storage, use racks. However, it's entirely your call what to do with your cargo: you can open, repack, build a collection out of it. The world is your oyster.

You

It's not a potato farm, I take it.

Lenny

Hit the nail on the head. You can set up processing gear right on your plot - stuff like grow rooms or chemical laboratories. Feed in the right cargo, give it some time, and out comes top-shelf product. Step one, though: get yourself a plot.

Lenny

Find an owned settlement to rent yourself a plot. You can pay cash for your first spot, but stepping up to higher-level districts takes official papers. There'll ba a trailer for you already - and there it is, your first home. If you've got the cash and the nerve, hell, you can buy out the whole settlement.

Lenny

New shipments unlock on the Black Market. Most take straight cash, but some call for larger jail time. The top-tier shipments are strictly reserved for top-level districts.

Lenny

Districts across the global map are broken down into three levels. Set up your plot in a higher-level district, and you'll unlock top-tier shipments and Black Market gear. Just remember, prime spots don't stay empty - expect heavy competition.

Lenny

Well, to upgrade it, you have to buy it first. Once you have the keys and decide to upgrade it, my advice would be to start with the trunk. And don't forget the hood and the underbody. By the way, if you die, the mods on your car won't disappear.

Lenny

If you don't own a car, then you have to rent one using any Parking Terminal. The thing is, you can't upgrade a rental. It's always in the terms of the agreement. In fine print, of course.

Lenny

It's important to understand that without your own house, you can't use any cars. Rentals only. But that's not all. If you want a cooler ride, you'll have to move to a higher-level district. That's how it is.

You

And what do I do there?

Lenny

Steal something valuable and sell it to a fence. Don't bring the goods here. I only take cash.

Lenny

That's a weird question. They just live. Keep a low profile. Often it's a temporary stage, to get the lay of the land. To scout a spot for future operations... Blend in with the crowd and learn the area. No one will lay a finger on you, let alone touch your stuff.

Lenny

Sure. Put a mask on, and Looty Bay will turn into a battlefield. TThe downside is that everyone sees you as an enemy, and when you're offed, they take everything. The upside is that you can grab items and cargo guilt-free. Sell your items right away, or start a collection.

You

I get the part about the cops, but just out of curiosity...

Lenny

Listen, I don't want anything to do with cops, not even fake ones. All I know is the Police Department is short-staffed. Go to the city, talk to an officer at the precinct. Well, if you're really into all that cop fantasy: chases, shootouts, and donuts.

Lenny

To open cargo at home, you'll need a Cargo Workbench. Put the cargo on it and watch it do all the dirty work. You can also modify it.

Lenny

Yeah, you'll need a separate Contraband Workbench. Place it in your house, load it with contraband, and watch it... you got the gist. The contraband turns into (almost) legal and (very) in-demand goods.

Lenny

A collection is a set of valuables put in a single big-ticket cargo. You pack it at the Collection Table. The better equipped the table, the more options you get. Even thieves have rules and systems, you know.

Lenny

You can rent plots in settlements that have owners. Find a rental sign, "make" a deal, admire your house, plant a tree. Most importantly, put a good fence around everything, so nobody can stick their nose in your business.

Lenny

That's... a residential area, basically a wasteland. There are land plots there for your house or whatever you wanna build... You rent a plot, and when you launder cash or buy something via your laptop, you pay a percentage to the owner. You can become an owner yourself, if you're up for it.

Lenny

And where are you going to store your cargo and items? Go on, get yourself a land plot, furnish it, and you can finally buy yourself a ride. It's all legit. Well, almost. See? So it's not just a waste of money.

Lenny

Look, Looty Bay is a magnet for all sorts of people, but right now we're in my motel. You can even see the Prison from here. Pay special attention to the districts, though. They're divided into levels, and each has its own Sales Center and lots of settlements. Got it?

Lenny

It's simple: either at the Sales Center in your district, or somewhere in the city. Depends on the circumstances.

You

Sounds good. What can I furnish it with?

Lenny

Set up racks and item storages to stash your loot. And don't forget about security. Workbenches, tables, and desks are your main tools. With them, believe me, things will get cozier.

Lenny

Those are places where you can sell everything that's weighing down your trunk. The payout depends on the district level. Everyone can enter, but only those who rent a plot there have access to the Sales Center.

You

What if I don't have a plot?

Lenny

Then the Sales Center isn't an option for you. You'll have to visit the city. But remember, Looty Bay plays by its own rules. Once you're in the city, take care of the product as soon as possible, or it'll be taken care of for you.

You

What's the job?

Ramesses

Our job is to protect this city. Arrest Criminals and confiscate their bags to earn a paycheck. End of shift, grab your cut from me. We'll hold onto your personal gear and hand it back when you clock out. Uniforms and weapons are department-issued, but you're only getting the bare basics.

You

How to upgrade gear?

Ramesses

You need badges for that. Badges are your ticket to better gear. The rarer the badge, the better the gear. Badges are single-use. You can find them all over the city. This is not a call to action!

You

How is salary calculated?

Ramesses

Arrest robbers, confiscate their belongings, and uphold the law. The better the gear you confiscate, the more you get paid. At the end of the shift, your salary is paid out with what's in the warehouse. Only a small part of it is in cash. Such are the times!

Ramesses

Arresting means slapping handcuffs on a Criminal. They must surrender or be knocked out first. Next comes imprisonment: after a short delay, the detainee will be imprisonned automatically, but you can speed up the process yourself. Once they are imprisonned, you can collect your reward.

Ramesses

There are a couple of ways. First, use the Surrender Order. It will temporarily increase your payout for a successful arrest. Second, patrol with an Active Siren. That also grants a temporary bonus to your salary. Enlist by answering a call for backup, and you'll score temporary hazard pay on top of your paycheck.

Ramesses

You still get paid for putting down a Criminal, but it pays less than an arrest. And if you kill someone who has surrendered or has been arrested, you walk away with zero. Hands up prompt you to draw your cuffs, not squeeze the trigger.

You

What do you have for sale?

Seller

There's only water, candy bars, and some cheap stuff on display to make the shop look alive. All the valuable stuff is locked up in the back. I've got plenty of solid ideas too, but those I don't sell.

You

What's the word on the street?

Seller

Nothing good. Let me guess what's in your trunk. Nothing, or just some cheap cargo? Contraband, on the other hand, is a different story. But it needs to be "polished up" and packaged. Everyone wants it to look marketable.

You

Why bother with packaging?

Seller

Everyone wants a pretty picture. The same junk pays way more if it's in a nice box. Packaging makes the item valuable in the buyer's eyes.

You

What if I just sell it all as is?

Seller

Your call. You'll sell it fast, but for next to nothing. It can be an option if you're in a tight spot. You might regret being too lazy to spend a few minutes getting the goods in proper shape, though.

Seller

You can. Not for long, though. A car carries what doesn't fit in a bag, and gets you away when you can't escape on your own two feet.

Seller

It's all about placement. Trunk, hood, underbody. Each has its own modifications. If you mix things up, the mod just won't fit.

Seller

It's totally possible. Just don't try to outspeed them on straightaways in a basic car - they will catch up. Try shaking them in the turns: force them to brake and steer hard. While they accelerate again, you get a real chance to escape. That's the whole secret. Just make sure you don't crash into the very first pole.

You

And what do they improve?

Seller

It says right there on the label. One module increases capacity, another improves acceleration, and the third one makes driving easier. I'm not going to read it for you.

Seller

I love collecting sets. Cameras, laptops, headphones, smartphones... Sometimes I even get offered hefty sums for my collections, but I always refuse. To me, my collectibles are more valuable than any money.

Seller

Like clockwork. The alarm always alerts the cops, but it doesn't mean they'll actually show up.

Seller

You bet. The rich love to show them off, it's a status symbol for them. But they don't want to collect themselves, just the finished product. Although, in my opinion, the process itself is the most interesting part.

You

I prefer to sell everything at once.

Seller

You can, but that makes no sense. A camera, a phone, headphones, laptops, a video card, even ones that've been to a crypto farm... they've all got a story. Oh, but sorry, you're probably just asking about the price. It's just cheaper all at once.

Seller

First aid kits. Better have a few around. When it all starts, you might not make it to the one you have.

You

What starts?

Seller

A raid. When you have intruders, time is short. A first aid kit will help you get bandaged, come to your senses... sometimes it even lets you choose where to wake up. That's important when there's no one around but enemies.

You

What should I get?

Seller

Something you can move in. Heavy armor won't help if you're stuck in it like a fixture. Light armor won't save you if you're the first one through the door.

Seller

Because it buys you time. A second, or a few. A second is a lot, if you know what to do with it.

Seller

It's the parts. The standard version has a basic setup. The MK2 and later models are equipped with a holographic sight. ADS speed, weapon spread, and range falloff can also vary. Available upgrades depend on the gun - a bigger number doesn't necessarily mean each bullet hits harder.

You

And the MK3?

Seller

Many MK3 variants also have larger magazines. But not all of them - some reload faster, while others boast better base stats. Always check the specific gun. A bigger mag comes in handy when a firefight drags on.

Bank Employee

The vault is operating routinely. Access is restricted, and as expected, the interest is high.

Bank Employee

A bank account lets you launder dirty cash. Once clean, the funds hit your account - ready to be spent without walking around with suspicious stacks of bills in your pockets.

You

And what if it's broken into?

Bank Employee

You said "if". That's very polite. People here usually say "when". Everyone will hear the drill, and the cops won't be the first to arrive.

Bank Employee

For secure keeping: money in your account cannot be stolen. Credits are also required for clan operations. Not everything can be settled with cash - sometimes crime has to become organized.

Bank Employee

Nope. You can cash them out at an ATM or through me anytime you want. Just keep in mind: once withdrawn, it's cash in your pockets again. Along with all the risks that come with it.