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If you've ever asked for advice on what sci-fi wargames you could play instead of Warhammer 40k, chances are that you've been pointed in the direction of One Page Rules. As advertised, the core rules of the system fit onto two sides of a sheet of regular printer paper, and they've recently been upgraded to version 3.5 - with overhauls the designers say make the game more balanced and accessible than ever. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Warhammer 40k rival One Page Rules unveils its first real plastic miniatures View the full article

ARC Raiders is all about heading out into an unknown world for loot, riches, and maybe even some friends (or foes). As part of ARC Raiders' storyline and journey to get a stacked inventory, there are over 60 quests in the game at launch that will provide new items, blueprints, and even story exposition to show off the lore of this interesting and cool universe. Here's all the info we have so far on the currently available quest list in ARC Raiders. ARC Raiders full quest list Image via Embark Studios This list is a work in progress as we play through the game. It's being updated regularly. QuestQuest giverQuest guideRewardPicking Up The PiecesShaniVisit any area on your map with a loot category icon Loot 3 containers1x Rattler III 80x Medium AmmoClearer SkiesShaniDestroy 3 ARC enemies Get 3 ARC Alloy for Shani1x Backpack Cosmetic 3x Sterilized Bandage 1x Light ShieldTrash Into TreasureShaniObtain 6 Wires Obtain 1 Battery1x Tactical Mk. 1 Augment 3x Adrenaline ShotOff The RadarShaniVisit a Field Depot Repair the antenna on the roof of the Field Depot2x DefibrillatorA Bad FeelingCelesteGuide10x Metal Parts 5x Steel Spring 5x Duct TapeThe Right ToolTian WenDestroy a Fireball Destroy a Hornet Destroy a TurretCheer Emote 1x Stitcher II 1x Extended Light Mag IHatch RepairsShaniGuide1x Raider Hatch Key 1x BinocularsSafe PassageApolloDestroy 2 ARC enemies using any explosive grenade5x Li'l Smoke Grenade 3x Shrapnel Grenade 3x Barricade KitDown To EarthShaniVisit a Field Depot Deliver a Field Crate to a Supply Station Collect the rewardCombat Mk. 1 Medium ShieldThe TrifectaShaniDestroy a Wasp Get a Wasp Driver for Shani Destroy a Hornet Get a Hornet Driver for Shani Destroy a Snitch Get a Snitch Scanner for ShaniOrigin skin color (Orange) 1x Raider Hatch Key 2x Defibrillator 1x Dam Control Tower KeyA Better UseTian WenGuideExtended Light Magazine I Compensator I Stable Stock IWhat Goes AroundApolloGuideJunior skin color (Cobalt) x3 Blaze Grenade x2 Noisemaker x5 Blue Light StickSparks FlyApolloDestroy a Hornet with a Trigger 'Nade or Snap Blast Grenade4x Crude Explosives 2x Processor Trigger 'Nade BlueprintGreasing Her PalmsCeleste- On Spaceport, scope out the rocket thrusters outside the Rocket Assembly- On Dam Battlegrounds, visit the Locked Room in the Water Treatment Control building- On Buried City, visit the barricaded area on floor 6 of the Space Travel BuildingLure Grenade Blueprint Speaker Component Electrical Components Granted item: Dam Surveillance KeyA First FootholdApollo- Nail down the roof plates on the Raider structure near Trapper's Glade - Stabilize the observation deck near the Ridgeline - Enable the comms terminal near the Olive Grove - Rotate the satellite dishes on the church roof, north of the Data Vaultx3 Shrapnel Grenade x3 Snap Blast Grenade x3 Heavy Fuze GrenadeDormant BaronsShaniLoot a Baron huskx3 Door Blocker x3 Li'l Smoke GrenadeMixed SignalsShaniGuidex1 Photoelectric CloakWhat We Left BehindTian WenGuidex1 Muzzle Brake II x1 Vertical Grip II x1 Angled Grip IIDoctor's OrdersLanceObtain 2 Antiseptic Obtain 1 Syringe Obtain 1 Durable Cloth Obtain 1 Great Mulleinx3 Adrenaline Shot x3 Sterilized Bandage x1 Surge Shield RechargerMedical MerchandiseLanceGuidex1 Defibrillator x1 Vita ShotA Reveal in Ruins---Broken MonumentTian WenGuide-Marked for Death---Straight RecordCelesteGuide-A Lay of the Land---Market Correction---Keeping the Memory---Reduced to RubbleShani- Take a photo of the Collapsed Highway - Go to the Broken Earth - Follow the trail of destruction through the Broken Earth - Investigate the unknown ARC machinesx1 Zipline x3 Barricade Kit x3 Door Blocker Granted item: BinocularsWith a Trace---Eyes on the Prize---Echoes of Victory Ridge---Industrial Espionage---Unexpected Initiative---A Symbol of Unification---Celeste's Journals---Back on Top---The Major's Footlocker---Out of the Shadows---Eyes in the Sky---Our Presence Up There---Communication Hideout---After Rain Comes---A Balanced Harvest---Untended Garden---The Root of the Matter---Water Troubles---Into the Fray---Source of the Contamination---Switching the Supply---A Warm Place to Rest---Prescriptions of the Past---Power Out---Lost in Transmission---Flickering Threat---Bees!---Espresso---Life of a Pharmacist---Tribute to Toledo---Digging Up Dirt---Turnabout---Building a Library---A New Type of Plant---Armored Transports--- This article will be updated with new information and quests when they become available. The post All quests in ARC Raiders – Full quest list in progress appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

A Reveal in Ruins is one of the easier quests in ARC Raiders, but it takes a fair amount of time to unlock. This quest requires you to find an ESR Analyzer for Lance. You'll have to extract with the item and then hand it over to Lance to finish the quest. Let's quickly look at where the ESR Analyzer is located in ARC Raiders. ARC Raiders A Reveal in Ruins quest walkthrough To complete A Reveal in Ruins, you'll have to travel to the Buried City map. To be more specific, you'll need to visit the Pharmacy (or Farmacia if you go by the in-game nomenclature). The Pharmacy building is situated in the eastern part of the map, opposite Piazza Arbusto. Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid I have marked the exact location in blue above. You'll see a gigantic gate that you'll need to breach. The breaching takes long, but the actual time will depend on your build. Go inside, and you'll come across a counter. Stand in front of it, and the quest will automatically update, highlighting the ESR Analyzer. Obtain the item to hand over to Lance and complete the mission. While I haven't run into many human players at this location, you can expect ARC enemies. First, take care of those enemies, as they could kill you as you're trying to complete the quest. You can also expect to find some valuable loot from the downed ARCs. Here's what you will obtain by completing the A Reveal in Ruins quest. 33,000 XPTactical Mk. IIISurge Shield Recharger Make sure to extract successfully to keep all your items with you. I will personally add Tactical Mk. III to the safe slot if it's empty in your inventory. If you're yet to find this quest, you'll first have to complete the Medical Merchandise mission, which is significantly more complex. The post How to complete A Reveal in Ruins quest in ARC Raiders – ESR Analyzer location appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

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Once completed, EA's huge $55 billion buyout deal will likely have profound effects on the company's lineup of games and collection of studios. Cost-cutting and strategy shifts seem inevitable, but one series that's already feeling an impact is The Sims. Maxis has produced some of the best life games of all time, which have long championed diversity, representation, and personal expression, but the community is concerned that some of the buyout's major players could erode The Sims' core values. Popular figures and creators have already exited EA's Creator Network for The Sims 4 in protest, claiming the takeover would be "a nightmare for our community." Now, a former designer and creative director on the series has spoken out about how it is "critical" for The Sims to continue to be "a medium of self-expression." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Sims 1 and 2 patches address bugs and crashing issues in Legacy Collections The Sims and The Sims 2 re-releases have landed, but not everyone's happy All The Sims 1 cheats View the full article

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The Medical Merchandise quest is one of those rarer missions that can be pretty difficult to complete in ARC Raiders. Unlike most missions, Medical Merchandise requires you to have access to three different locations. This guide will help you complete the quest by laying out all the steps. Table of contentsARC Raiders Medical Merchandise quest walkthroughResearch and Administration BuildingHospitalDeparture BuildingARC Raiders Medical Merchandise quest walkthrough The Medical Merchandise quest can be broken down into three different parts. Search 2 containers in the Research and Administration BuildingSearch 3 containers in the HospitalSearch 2 containers in the Departure Building Exam roomResearch and Administration Building Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid The building (marked on the screenshot above, right) is located in the middle of the Dam Battlegrounds. You'll have to loot at least two medical containers. Head inside the building and keep following the corridor. You'll eventually reach a spot that's marked as Medical. You'll have to loot at least two of the containers from the correct section for your quest to update to the next part. Hospital Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid Our next task involves the Buried City map and the Hospital building. I have marked the location of the building on the screenshot in blue. Unlike the first task, looting in the Hospital is easier, as you'll need to raid any three containers. Every container you see in the Hospital qualifies for the task. Loot any three, and we can then complete our third and final task. Departure Building Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid The last location of the Medical Merchandise quest requires us to travel to Spaceport. Find the building, and then go up to the second floor, where you'll find the Exam Room. Loot any two containers from the area to complete the quest and obtain your rewards automatically. The Departure Building is also an excellent area to get valuable loot depending on your luck. If you're solely concentrating on completing the quest, I advise coming with a free loadout. All three areas tend to have ARC enemies and human players roaming around. If you're up for it, check out how to get the Blue Gate key for the Communication Tower in ARC Raiders next. The post How to complete the Medical Merchandise quest in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

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