The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds

Pay For the Printer

Earn Bits to buy a printer for a new business in Emerald Vale. Guide covers earning money, dialogue options, and acquiring the printer.

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Pay For the Printer

Help a struggling entrepreneur in Emerald Vale get their business off the ground with 'Pay For the Printer.' This quest involves acquiring the necessary funds to purchase a vital piece of equipment. Follow our guide to find the Bits, overcome any financial hurdles, and ensure the printer is acquired. Your business acumen will be rewarded with a functioning enterprise.

'Pay For the Printer' is a side quest that begins with an NPC who needs to purchase a specific piece of equipment, usually a printer, to start or expand their business. They are short on funds and ask for your assistance in acquiring the necessary Bits. This quest is often a simple fetch or collection quest, focusing on earning money through various means.

Quest Initiation and Objective:

You'll typically meet the quest giver in a settlement like Amber Creek. They will explain their business idea and their need for a printer, but they lack the capital. They will ask you to either earn the required Bits for them or to find a way to acquire the printer through other means.

Methods to Acquire the Bits:

The core of this quest is earning the Bits. There are several ways to achieve this, often allowing for player choice:

  1. Direct Earning:
    • Completing Other Quests: The most straightforward way is to complete other available side quests in Emerald Vale, earning Bits as rewards.
    • Selling Loot: Gather any unwanted weapons, armor, or junk items and sell them to vendors.
    • Mining/Harvesting: Collect resources from the environment and sell them.
  2. Finding Lost Bits:
    • Scavenging: Search containers, bodies, and hidden areas for loose Bits.
    • Specific Locations: Sometimes, a small cache of Bits might be hidden in a particular spot related to the quest giver's story.
  3. Persuasion/Intimidation:
    • Dialogue Checks: If the quest giver has a friend or associate who can help, you might be able to use Persuasion or Intimidation dialogue options to convince them to contribute or lend the Bits.
  4. Theft (Risky):
    • Pickpocketing: While not recommended for this quest, it's technically possible to steal Bits from NPCs, though it carries a high risk of negative consequences.

Acquiring the Printer:

Once you have accumulated the required amount of Bits (the exact amount will be specified by the quest giver), you will need to purchase the printer. This usually involves:

  • Buying from a Vendor: The quest giver might direct you to a specific vendor who sells the printer.
  • Retrieving from a Location: In some variations, the printer might be located in a specific, possibly guarded, area, and you'll need to retrieve it.

Tips for Efficiency:

  • Focus on High-Reward Quests: Prioritize side quests that offer a good amount of Bits.
  • Sell Wisely: Keep valuable items and sell duplicates or less useful gear.
  • Explore Thoroughly: You never know where extra Bits might be hidden.

After successfully acquiring the printer for the quest giver, you will receive experience points, Bits, and potentially a small bonus or a discount from their future business. This quest is a good introduction to the economic aspects of the game and the importance of supporting local enterprises.