Has anyone seen the "Stranger in Black" yet?

Walkaboutout · July 30, 2018, 12:52:45 PM

Tynan's notification that a Stranger in Black has been added, who helps you when you are really in trouble, has me curious. Sadly, I have no access to the game at this time, and so am wondering if anyone has any experience with this yet?

fecalfrown · July 30, 2018, 02:29:51 PM

Did I miss this somehow? Where did he say a stranger in black was being added?

erdrik · July 30, 2018, 03:21:45 PM

Quote from: fecalfrown on July 30, 2018, 02:29:51 PM
Did I miss this somehow? Where did he say a stranger in black was being added?

Posted by Tynan here.

Zombull · July 30, 2018, 04:25:17 PM

I just had a Stranger In Black. It's apparently a new colonist-joins event triggered by dire situations.

My NB colonist was downed by heat stroke and food poisoning, so a Stranger In Black arrived.

Here she is. (I assume she's as random as wanderers and pod people.)

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lauri7x3 · July 30, 2018, 04:26:23 PM

yeah i was wondering as well....

https://clips.twitch.tv/CourageousCleanBulgogiVoHiYo

EvadableMoxie · July 30, 2018, 04:33:14 PM

So it looks like it's just a wanderer joins event but reflavored a bit with specific triggers?

Zombull · July 30, 2018, 04:40:16 PM

Quote from: EvadableMoxie on July 30, 2018, 04:33:14 PM
So it looks like it's just a wanderer joins event but reflavored a bit with specific triggers?

Check the gear tab. A fairly well geared one who brings some supplies.

5thHorseman · July 30, 2018, 05:57:31 PM

Makes me think of the Mysterious Stranger in fallout.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Mysterious_Stranger

jcapp · July 30, 2018, 06:15:06 PM

Just had the Stranger in Black arrive at my colony too. Naked Brutality in Tundra. My single colonist snapped and went after my only prisoner. Prisoner knocked the colonist out and the stranger arrived. Same gear as posted above.

sadpickle · July 30, 2018, 07:53:22 PM

That's dope, I like it. Randomized events with flavor like this make for compelling stories.

Greep · July 30, 2018, 09:12:00 PM

It doesn't seem to be random. I seem to instantly get it if everyone is downed.

bbqftw · July 30, 2018, 09:17:56 PM

Quote from: Greep on July 30, 2018, 09:12:00 PM
It doesn't seem to be random. I seem to instantly get it if everyone is downed.

I have a funny feeling this one isn't meant to last ....~~

Greep · July 30, 2018, 09:25:40 PM

New NB strategy: punch the nearest alpaca

bbqftw · July 30, 2018, 09:38:23 PM

To be honest there is significant utility right now in knowing which is the safest animal to punch

Like its probably a stronger gameplay tool than knowing how combat works. Fighting well gives you stronger raids. Getting downed gives you weaker raids. So who's the real winner here.

xrumblingcdsx · July 31, 2018, 01:52:15 AM

I got the stranger in black to come when my only pawn collapsed due to food poisoning. He got back up before the stranger even made it to the base. I don't know about the rest of you but the pawn I got from this event is great!! Good skills, good traits, etc. Seems to trigger a little too easily though.