Forget Running Through Radtowns: A Guide to Rust's Glorious Drones (Because Who Needs Cardio Anyway?)
Let's face it, running across a massive Rust map to get some scrap from a vending machine is about as thrilling as watching paint dry. Especially when there are bloodthirsty bandits lurking in every bush. Thankfully, the good folks at Facepunch Studios have delivered us from this pedestrian purgatory with the invention of Delivery Drones! These little robotic fellas are here to revolutionize your Rust experience, turning you from a sweaty sprint champion into a savvy businessman (or businesswoman...or business-rust-eating-cannibal... you get the idea).
But How Do These Magical Metal Birds Work?
Fear not, fellow survivor! Using a drone is about as complex as, well, operating a vending machine (which, admittedly, can be a challenge after a few too many Bonemeal coffees). Here's the basic rundown:
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Hit the Safe Zone, Jack! Drones are all about peace, love, and avoiding PvP (Player versus Player) dust-ups. You'll only find these helpful bots in Safe Zones, those havens protected by an invisible bubble of "don't shoot each other in the face."
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Drone Depot or Bust: Once you're safely nestled in the Safe Zone, keep an eye out for a fancy contraption called a "Drone Marketplace." This beauty holds the key to your drone-powered shopping spree.
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Interface with the Machine Overlord: Approach the Drone Marketplace and interact with one of its terminals. This will bring up a holographic map, kind of like something out of a bad sci-fi movie (but way cooler because it involves drones!).
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Shop Like a Boss (Without the Running): The map will display all the vending machines within drone delivery range, including fancy player-made ones and those found in bandit camps and such. Pick your poison (or loot, I should say) and confirm your order. Just remember, there is a small scrap fee to cover the drone's fuel costs – gotta keep those rotors whirring!
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Drone on the Horizon! Once your order is confirmed, a whirring sound will fill the air, and a sleek drone will emerge from the Drone Marketplace. Watch in awe (or amusement) as it zooms off to fetch your goodies. You can even track its progress on the handy dandy map!
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Loot Llama, Take Two! Once the drone returns with your loot, the terminal will indicate it's ready for pickup. Just interact with it again and voila! Your precious scrap, meds, or questionable tactical gloves are now yours. But be warned, there's a 300-second window to grab your stuff before it becomes fair game for any nearby scavengers (so don't get caught admiring your new neon pink pickaxe).
There you have it, folks! Rust's drones are your ticket to a more relaxed, loot-filled existence. So ditch the marathons across the map and embrace the glorious robotic revolution!
P.S. Don't even think about trying to shoot down a drone. Trust me, they have better things to do than deal with your puny bullets.
