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Plan your next State of Decay: YOSE session
Our independent guide offers observations that let you compare documented systems in State of Decay: YOSE, helping you make informed choices without relying on undocumented shortcuts or promises.
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Map Survey
Open the world map, locate crate icons, and sketch their positions. Mark nearby zombie hotspots to plan routes that balance risk and reward before launching a raid.
- Mark crate locations on the map before heading out to plan a safer approach.
- Consider thinning the surrounding zombies first to reduce the size of the incoming horde.
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Survivor Role Matching
Create a table listing each recruited survivor’s unique talent. Align those talents with in‑game needs—combat, scavenging, or base upkeep—to visualize optimal assignments.
- Group survivors with complementary skills to cover more gameplay aspects.
- Track each survivor’s talent to assign them to roles that match their strengths.
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Base Layout Review
Draw your current base layout, highlighting walls, defenses, and entry points. Compare this diagram with any recent breach reports to identify weak spots for future upgrades.
- Position defensive structures near likely zombie entry points.
- Upgrade walls and barriers as new materials become available.
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Vehicle Utilization Test
Drive the new SUV around a short loop, noting handling, speed, and escape distance. Record observations to decide when the SUV offers the best tactical advantage.
- Use the SUV for quick escapes when hordes become overwhelming.
- Test grenade‑launcher rifles and incendiary shotguns against similar zombie groups to see which fits your approach.
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Weapon Effect Comparison
Engage identical zombie groups with an under‑barrel grenade launcher rifle and an incendiary shotgun. Document damage patterns and crowd‑control effectiveness to determine which fits your playstyle.
- Enable Steam Cloud in the client settings to back up your progress.
- Check the leaderboards periodically to compare your survival time with other players.
