Countdown
How long you have before the disaster, on each Prep Time setting.
- Very Long
- 13 h
- Standard
- 10 h
- Short
- 8 h 30 min
- Very Short
- 7 h
Before the disaster
Every run starts with a countdown to the disaster. Stores fill up and riot as it runs down, and your home's stockpile is rated against fixed amounts.
On this pageThe countdown
1The countdown
The warning
A warning comes this long before the disaster. From then on the stores below start to crowd, riot and close.
- Very Long
- 4 h
- Standard
- 3 h
- Short
- 2 h 30 min
- Very Short
- 2 h
Rushing a riot
In a rioting store you can push into the crowd and grab what you can. Each rush either works or gets you trampled.
- Time per rush
- 30 min
- Items grabbed
- 4
- Chance of being trampled
- 50%
- Items grabbed when trampled
- 2
- Cost of being trampled
- Stamina -10, Life -15, Morale -15
- First grab always has a trade value of at least
- 35
2Store timeline3
Time left before the disaster when each store turns. The small number is the time since the warning. Pick your Prep Time to see your own times.
| Store | Crowded | Riot | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Mart | 2 h 42 min +1 h 18 min2 h +1 h1 h 39 min +51 min1 h 18 min +42 min | 1 h 24 min +2 h 36 min1 h +2 h48 min +1 h 42 min36 min +1 h 24 min | After the disaster +5 h 12 minAfter the disaster +4 hAfter the disaster +3 h 24 minAfter the disaster +2 h 48 min |
| Renovation Company | 2 h 42 min +1 h 18 min2 h +1 h1 h 39 min +51 min1 h 18 min +42 min | After the disaster +5 h 12 minAfter the disaster +4 hAfter the disaster +3 h 24 minAfter the disaster +2 h 48 min | |
| Farmers' Market | 1 h 24 min +2 h 36 min1 h +2 h48 min +1 h 42 min36 min +1 h 24 min | After the disaster +5 h 12 minAfter the disaster +4 hAfter the disaster +3 h 24 minAfter the disaster +2 h 48 min |
Rare finds in a riot
Each rush at these stores also draws one of these, apart from what is on the shelves.
Discount Mart
3Prep Time
Prep Time sets the length of the countdown. The warning and every store time stretch with it.
| Prep Time | Countdown | Warning before the disaster | Store times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Long | 13 h | 4 h | x1.3 |
| Standard | 10 h | 3 h | x1 |
| Short | 8 h 30 min | 2 h 30 min | x0.85 |
| Very Short | 7 h | 2 h | x0.7 |
4Stockpile
The stockpile screen rates each line against two amounts: below the first is Insufficient, from the first is Sufficient, from the second is Plenty.
Locations Remember to save some money for the Furniture store
| What it counts | Insufficient | Sufficient | Plenty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renovation Company Furniture, electronics & reinforced items | Not Visited | Visited | |
| Farmers' Market Fresh vegetables, seeds, flowerpots | Not Visited | Visited | |
| Discount Mart Rice, flour, and canned goods - bulk food storage | Not Visited | Visited | |
| Convenience Store Snacks and sundries - special bargain finds | Not Visited | Visited | |
| Hardware Store Tools, hardware & crafting materials | Not Visited | Visited | |
| Used Car Lot Vehicles & trunk upgrades (optional) | Not Visited | Visited |
Food Post-disaster energy sources
| What it counts | Insufficient | Sufficient | Plenty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satiety Food increases Satiety. | < 400 | >= 400 | >= 1000 |
| Food Types Eating different types of food prevents Appetite Loss. | < 8 | >= 8 | >= 20 |
Security Door and window Durability determines how long they'll last
| What it counts | Insufficient | Sufficient | Plenty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door Durability Average door Durability. | < 1000 | >= 1000 | >= 2000 |
| Window Durability Average window Durability. | < 1000 | >= 1000 | >= 1500 |
Plant Sustainable post-disaster output
| What it counts | Insufficient | Sufficient | Plenty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowerpots How many Flowerpots you have installed or in your inventory. | < 1 | >= 1 | >= 5 |
| Seed Types How many different types of seeds you have. | < 2 | >= 2 | >= 5 |
| Seeds The amount of seeds you have. | < 4 | >= 4 | >= 12 |
| Fertilizer The amount of Fertilizer you have. | < 0 | >= 0 | >= 12 |
Cooking Turn raw ingredients into high-quality dishes
| What it counts | Insufficient | Sufficient | Plenty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Kitchen Appliances Whether or not you have gas-powered kitchen appliances. | Not Visited | Visited | |
| Electric Kitchen Appliances Whether or not you have electric-powered kitchen appliances. | Not Visited | Visited | |
| Raw Ingredients The amount of raw ingredients you have available for cooking. | < 5 | >= 5 | >= 15 |
| Raw Ingredient Types How many different raw ingredient types you have. | < 3 | >= 3 | >= 10 |
| Fuel Energy Total energy available from gas canisters. Measured in seconds. | < 3 h 20 min | >= 3 h 20 min | >= 10 h |
Power Required for refrigerators and electronics
| What it counts | Insufficient | Sufficient | Plenty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Capacity Your total power capacity. Measured in watt-hours. | < 700 Wh | >= 700 Wh | >= 2000 Wh |
| Generator Power Your total power generation. Measured in watts. | < 40 W | >= 40 W | >= 120 W |
| Power Load The total amount of power used by your appliances. "Plenty" means you have a low power load. | Shown, not rated |
Crafting Materials Needed for door repairs, reinforcement, and Molotov cocktails
| What it counts | Insufficient | Sufficient | Plenty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Materials The amount of crafting materials you have. | < 10 | >= 10 | >= 30 |