What happens to settlements if I leave them empty or unoccupied?
I am choosing to leave Red Rocket Gas Station completely empty for a number of reasons.
Will anything happen to it?
Will it get taken over by Raiders or wild animals or will it just remain empty until I start building things in there?
If a settlement has things like beds or food but no people, is it "safe" to leave alone?
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How do you protect your settlements in Fallout 4?
Don't build a settlement that fills an area larger than it needs to be, and build a wall around it with a few set entrances and turrets with good vantage points. The taller of the two guard posts are sufficiently tall to see over walls but you'll need to remember to assign settlers to actually use the guard posts.How much defense does a settlement need Fallout 4?
If you've been building up tons of turrets and posts and have no idea why your settlers still aren't satisfied, here's why: your defense needs to be equal to the sum of your food and water.Empty Space is NOT Empty
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