ALT We freelance porters rely primarily on our simple pack frames, but porters who use Drawbridge backpacks can make a variety of modifications to suit their needs. Components and accessories can be attached to increase capacity or perform special functions, backpack covers can be developed to protect cargo from timefall, and patches can serve as badges of accomplishment or simply as an expression of personal style! Post your pictures to show off the backpack configurations that have served you well!
ALT We stood around for too long looking at that strange place on the island to the north of the F1 Mine and didn't notice the first drops of timefall. Luckily someone put an upgraded shelter nearby so not only can we take cover in safety but we can even listen to music while we wait. What are your favorite songs for a rainy day?
ALT We found a destroyed cargo container near the tunnel to the Twin Valley Mine the other day. The cargo tag said that it was a manga series called "Porter Wars" and there were loose pages scattered in the nearby mud. We stuffed the soggy pages into our pouches and dried them out later. Now we have to see more! We only have a rough guess at the plot but the character designs are fantastic and the action is intense. Please show us any art that you have of the characters or scenes from the series!
ALT The Bokka has been asking for a replacement ladder at the river south of his shelter. He'd really appreciate it if someone could make a small detour. Not only would it help out a friend, but that crossing makes for a great shortcut to our Distro Center route!
ALT When setting out on a large cargo-collecting expedition, the sticky cannon is the perfect tool for the job. Mounted on a pickup off-roader, it will automatically detect and collect containers in its range until the cargo capacity of the vehicle is reached. You can even adjust its settings to choose whether or not it collects cargo for delivery, equipment, and materials so you can save room for exactly what youβre looking for. It feels great to return to a facility with a full load of Lost Cargo that people are counting on.
ALT When using your terrain scanner at night, you may become too accustomed to the way that dark patches of rough stone get marked with yellow indicators. If you get careless, you might realize too late that all the yellow specks surrounding you are actually the eyes of Chiral Creatures. Stay alert and don't get caught in a swarm.
ALT Dollman's words helped us realize that we can remember what's behind us while still moving forward. One way that we can honor the porters who came before us is by doing our best at what we do, which can be as simple as using the right gear for the job. A bunch of us agreed to retire our tattered keepsakes so we asked Old Oz for a favor and he put us in touch with his tailor, who collected up the old pouches and made a suit from the scraps! Just the right size for a little guy with a big heart.
ALT I realized the other day just how many of us were still carrying around the old pouches of fallen porters. On a break today, I just sat and stared at mine - or his, really... I was totally spacing out until I heard Sam nearby asking if I was okay. I said I was but Dollman knew better and politely pressed me to open up. We talked for a while and he shared his insights about loss and how people deal with grief. When he and Sam finally set off, I was left with a lot to think about.
ALT We porters rely on our boots, our packs, and our perseverance to ensure that our cargo arrives safely at its destination. There is, however, one other important tool that cannot be overlooked: our trekking poles! In addition to providing us stability and balance, our poles also display a compass. By always indicating north, it helps us to plot our routes and maintain our orientation even amid whiteout snowstorms, in winding canyons, or across the vast desert expanse... So we can keep on keeping on!
ALT I realized the other day just how many of us were still carrying around the old pouches of fallen porters. On a break today, I just sat and stared at mine - or his, really... I was totally spacing out until I heard Sam nearby asking if I was okay. I said I was but Dollman knew better and politely pressed me to open up. We talked for a while and he shared his insights about loss and how people deal with grief. When he and Sam finally set off, I was left with a lot to think about.
ALT I almost got left behind on our route today because I had to go back and look for some things I lost. I guess there's nobody to blame but myself though. My pouch is wearing thin in more than a few places and there's one hole in the bottom that comes open every time I stitch it. I know I should replace it... but it belonged to my friend who died last year and I can't just get rid of it.
ALT We noticed the Bokka has been downhearted since his recent expedition was cut short. While looking for a climbing route over the mountains north of the Old Crater, he dropped something irreplaceable. We want to get it back for him but we're afraid to cross through the BT area around the ruins. We took this picture from just outside the Research Lab and the marker shows the area where the cargo fell. If anyone manages to recover it for him, please let us know. Help us cheer up a friend!
ALT I almost got left behind on our route today because I had to go back and look for some things I lost. I guess there's nobody to blame but myself though. My pouch is wearing thin in more than a few places and there's one hole in the bottom that comes open every time I stitch it. I know I should replace it... but it belonged to my friend who died last year and I can't just get rid of it.