Scavenging

**Scavenging** is one of the key game mechanics in The Slaverian Trucker which has been in the game the longest, it consists of trawling around the Slaverian countryside in hope of finding an abandoned location with something to help you in your travels.

## Overview

The game does not teach the player scavenging in any way, but makes it clear in every possible way that this is an excellent source of income. Scavenging in general allows you not only to earn money by selling finds, but also to find useful things for the player, such as car parts, food, furniture, materials and drugs.

Most often, things of interest to the player are found in abandoned garages and the ruins of abandoned villages, but sometimes you can find unique abandoned objects - military warehouses, oil pumps, residential complexes, etc.

## Tactics

Although the game doesn't teach the player how to scavenge, it does leave a few hints on how to find points of interest. For example, in the wastelands of Slaveria you can see concrete pillars running one after another. If you follow them in the right direction, you might find some abandoned object. Occasionally, points of interest are located near roads. Most often this is due to places that are somehow related to quests.

You can carry out scavenging in two ways - either immediately go around the wasteland in a truck, or first conduct reconnaissance in a light car (best suited car for this is ZUA 649). For scavenging, it is recommended to take binoculars. With the help of binoculars, you can greatly facilitate the search for points of interest, since with them it is possible to survey a large area from the dominant heights. To navigate the area, it is also worth taking a map and compass. In addition, it is recommended to take a flashlight, food and drink with you, since scavenging takes a long time, during which night may fall.

Scavenging is recommended to be carried out on a truck, since a large number of things can be carried into the back of the truck, and in order to avoid unnecessary climbing into hard-to-reach places on the truck, you can conduct reconnaissance of the surrounding areas on foot. In the case of scavenging in a car, it is recommended to connect a trailer to it in order to take away more things.

## Economy

All items found, except food and drink, can be sold to the appropriate merchants at regular prices. For example, found materials can be sold to builder's merchants, and drugs can be sold to drug dealers in settlements.

## Related quests

There are a large number of quests associated with scavenging. Scavenging can be either the main goal of the quest or an alternative way to complete it.

### Fryburger's toolbox quest

Quest is given by mechanic Fryburger from Novocherkuta. During first meet with player, Fryburger will immediately offer a small job. The mechanic will report that south of the village of Gonsk there is a road that leads to an abandoned high-rise residential complex.

### Harold's quest

Harold is a dealer in antiques, relics, and historical artifacts. At the same time, Harold is the only merchant in Slaveria who does not sell anything. At the first meeting, Harold offers cooperation - The player is looking for relics and brings Harold, for which he pays the player money. Relics must be sought in ruins and abandoned buildings.

### Gregory's ruined house quest

On the outskirts of Gonsk there is a small garage, next to which is a ruined house belonging to Gregory and his family. When meeting with the player, Gregory will ask for help. He will tell you that his house was burned down by the separatists a year ago, and that now he has decided to restore it. However, this requires materials that the owner of the house will ask the player to collect. Gregory will report that he knows the abadoned locations where these materials can be found and give to the player map with these locations.

### Smuggler Den's quests

Smuggler Den is a Separatist warlord, an illegal businessman who specializes in the underground arms trade. Despite the illegality of his activities, finding him is not difficult, since he is not particularly hidden. When visiting the store "Moldovan's Hunting Supplies" in Saversk, its owner Moldovan will report that the player has a great opportunity to earn money and will issue a map of the location of Den's base. Smuggler Den is also set to cooperate with the player, since without verification he offers the player a deal - the player will bring weapons and ammunition found at abandoned military facilities to the smuggler, and in return the Den will provide the player with a larger assortment of weapons for sale.