What does an Outpost do in A Dark Room?

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I was exploring A Dusty Path and I defeating enemies. I found out that once i defeated all enemies in a House (I think) there was an Outpost. What does it do?
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What is the point of a dark room game?
The game begins with the player awakening in a cold, dark room after a mysterious event. Initially, the player can only light and tend a fire in the room. As the game progresses, the player gains the abilities to collect resources, interact with strangers, start a village, and explore the world.How many huts can you build in a dark room?
Each hut holds 4 people and there can be up to 20 huts total. After building the hut, the builder will also learn how to build a lodge and trade post. As you collect resources for these two main buildings the game will flash brief thoughts from the player on the screen.How do you cure meat in a dark room?
Cured meat Can be acquired: From the Charcutier, exchanging 5 Meat and 5 Wood for 1 Cured Meat every 10 seconds. From Outposts (P). As a reward after skirmishes against some enemies on the World.How do you get iron in a dark room?
Iron. Can be acquired: By trading 150 Fur and 50 Scales. From the Iron Miner, exchanging 1 Cured Meat for 1 Iron every 10 seconds.RUST - The Outpost: An in-depth guide
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