Stalker Anomaly - Ultimate Beginner's Guide/Tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2021
  • This is your one-stop guide to getting started in Stalker Anomaly. All complex systems are broken down, explained, and demonstrated. Timestamps below for easy reference. Check the pinned comment for errata.
    Good hunting, Stalker.
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    TOC
    1 INTRO (00:00)
    2 GETTING STARTED (1:07)
    Tutorial settings (1:13)
    Starting faction (1:35)
    Purchase points (1:53)
    Recommended items (2:11)
    Starting location (2:52)
    Gameplay/Progression difficulty (3:13)
    Vital resources (4:02)
    3 THE HUD (4:31)
    Health (4:43)
    Stamina (5:06)
    Psy (5:47)
    Hazards (6:03)
    Ammo (6:35)
    Conditions (7:01)
    Thirst (7:23)
    Hunger (7:29)
    Exhaustion (7:34)
    Radiation (7:42)
    Strength (7:52)
    Stamina boost (7:57)
    Heart regeneration (8:02)
    Chemical hazard (8:11)
    Radiation protection (8:16)
    Psy protection (8:23)
    Bleeding reduction (8:28)
    PDA (8:36)
    Companions (8:40)
    Armour slots (8:48)
    4 MOVEMENT (8:59)
    Movement (9:05)
    Jumping (9:16)
    Sprinting (9:22)
    Crouching (9:38)
    Low crouch (9:48)
    Interaction (10:01)
    Leaning (10:13)
    Free-look (10:24)
    Ladders (10:40)
    5 INVENTORY (11:19)
    Open inventory (11:34)
    Inventory window (11:44)
    Equipment slots (12:02)
    Quickbar (12:31)
    Armour slots (12:38)
    Player stats (13:02)
    Player details (13:09)
    Main inventory (13:17)
    Equipping items (14:12)
    Carry weight (14:59)
    Encumbrance (15:07)
    Item details (16:03)
    Starting gear (16:39)
    6 ITEMS (19:21)
    Item details (19:37)
    Using items (20:13)
    Dropping items (20:48)
    Multi-use items (21:00)
    Stacked items (21:19)
    Combining stacked multi-use items (21:45)
    Separate multi-use items (22:15)
    Disassembling items (22:29)
    Quickbar (23:12)
    Powered items & battery packs (23:24)
    The multi-tool (23:57)
    7 PDA (24:19)
    Updates (24:34)
    Using the PDA (24:55)
    Time & battery life (25:20)
    Area map tab (25:56)
    How to navigate (26:04)
    Map markers (26:54)
    Tasks (29:17)
    Marker filters (29:24)
    Statistics tab (29:31)
    Relations tab (30:54)
    Contacts tab (31:42)
    Guide tab (32:01)
    Notes (32:07)
    Achievements (32:20)
    Anomalies (32:29)
    Artefacts (32:38)
    Characters (32:50)
    Factions (32:54)
    Features (33:00)
    Items (33:04)
    Locations (33:11)
    Mutants (33:15)
    Options (33:23)
    Radio tab (33:29)
    Messages tab (33:46)
    8 WEAPONS (34:07)
    Ready weapon (34:21)
    Lower weapon (34:41)
    Aim Down Sight (ADS) (35:06)
    Attacking (35:29)
    Bullet drop (35:42)
    Firing modes (36:02)
    Reloading (36:17)
    Holstering weapons (36:33)
    Unloading guns (37:01)
    Gun statistics (37:13)
    Show items compatible with a gun (38:42)
    Comparing weapons (38:49)
    Types of weapons (39:15)
    Melee (39:19)
    Grenades (39:46)
    Mines (40:06)
    Firearms (40:31)
    Ammunition types (40:47)
    Attachments (41:46)
    Weapon condition (42:34)
    Gun jams (43:12)
    Old ammunition (43:22)
    Disassembling weapons (43:39)
    Weapon components (44:25)
    9 ARMOUR (44:42)
    Armour classes (44:58)
    Armour statistics (45:31)
    Comparing armour (47:04)
    Disassembling armour (47:21)
    Armour components (47:48)
    Helmets & masks (48:04)
    10 TRADING (48:27)
    Traders (48:42)
    Medics (48:52)
    Bartenders (49:02)
    Technicians (49:11)
    Specialist traders (49:18)
    How to trade (49:32)
    Trading with Stalkers (50:10)
    Trade prices (50:24)
    Traders with limited money (50:36)
    Bribes (50:50)
    11 SURVIVAL BASICS (51:02)
    Dehydration (51:16)
    Hunger (51:38)
    Radiation (51:56)
    Bleeding/Healing (52:44)
    Dropped weapon (53:50)
    Stamina (54:03)
    Exhaustion (54:23)
    Crosshair indicator (55:09)
    Day/night cycle (55:35)
    Binoculars (56:16)
    Tasks (56:38)
    Earning money (58:18)
    Emissions (58:32)
    Psy storms (59:36)
    Pulses (1:00:09)
    12 EXPLORATION (1:00:30)
    Regions & travel (1:00:35)
    Mutants (1:01:02)
    Enemy surrender (1:01:27)
    Anomalies & artefacts (1:01:46)
    Recovered PDA's (1:05:43)
    Stashes (1:06:18)
    Creating a stash (1:06:38)
    Containers, crates, cases, & looting (1:06:59)
    Fast travel (1:08:39)
    Psy areas (1:08:55)
    Other Stalkers (1:09:07)
    RF receiver (1:09:18)
    13 REPAIRING, FIXING, & UPGRADES (1:10:30)
    Repairing guns & armour (1:11:01)
    Repairing knives (1:13:14)
    Fixing overview (1:13:39)
    Fixing guns & armour (1:13:58)
    Upgrading guns, armour, & binoculars (1:16:42)
    14 CRAFTING (1:19:18)
    Recipes (1:19:38)
    Crafting components (1:20:12)
    Crafting tools (1:20:28)
    Crafting new items (1:21:11)
    15 COOKING (1:22:00)
    Meat (1:22:13)
    Cooking components (1:22:36)
    How to cook (1:22:56)
    Additional cooking recipes (1:23:36)
    16 COMPANIONS (1:23:51)
    Recruiting companions (1:24:06)
    Companion commands (1:24:30)
    Companion status (1:26:49)
    17 FACTIONS (1:27:08)
    Factions & faction badges (1:27:20)
    Faction weapons & armour (1:28:16)
    Removing faction badges (1:28:29)
    Attaching faction badges (1:29:01)
    Disguises (1:29:18)
    Suspicion (1:29:56)
    Dynamic faction behaviour (1:30:31)
    Faction leaders & tasks (1:31:06)
    18 WHAT NEXT? (1:31:30)
    Armour rating
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  • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
    @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +381

    This guide is for the benefit of the community. If information is missing or incorrect, please post a comment and I'll add to the list of errata below.
    *** ERRATA ***
    - Player bar chapters aren't working (I have tried various 'fixes'), I suspect this is because there are over 200 chapters.
    The goal of the guide was to make information easy to find. If I rework timestamps to make player bar chapters appear, I'll need to severely cut the number of timestamps. If you prefer player bar chapters instead of description timestamps, leave a comment. I'll leave this decision to you, the viewer. This video is, after all, for you!

    • @Zazquatch0
      @Zazquatch0 2 роки тому +4

      Damn that sucks. Guess it really can't handle that much chapters. By the way this guide is phenomenal! Had you posted this two years earlier, I would've had a much easier start :D
      I remember ragequitting anomaly at first only to think "If other people can do this on hard/ironman, then I can do this too!"

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +6

      Anomaly was a recent discovery for me, but I had the benefit of playing the original games under my belt. I can only imagine how players new to the Stalker franchise must feel. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it!

    • @s2korpionic
      @s2korpionic 2 роки тому +3

      I do not mind description timestamps.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +2

      @@s2korpionic That's great to hear, thanks for the feedback!

    • @cAc0alex
      @cAc0alex 2 роки тому +2

      Do you know what is the treshold to get "special offers" for traders? seems like just the 1M rubles achievement is not enough

  • @thatguy6793
    @thatguy6793 2 роки тому +619

    The radiation symbol signifies increasing radiation, the radiation symbol also indicates decreasing radiation, the radiation symbol also indicates there is already an inventory slot full, the radiation symbol also indicates losing sanity from radiation symbols

  • @intelligentlight
    @intelligentlight 2 роки тому +310

    You should also remove the batteries from PDAs (after you've read them) and before you sell them. It won't affect the sell price and you get more batteries. :)

  • @whiskeytangofoxtrot9974
    @whiskeytangofoxtrot9974 2 роки тому +829

    This is genuinely one of the best guides I've ever seen for anything, not just a game. I can tell a lot of effort and passion went into this. Thank you.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +44

      Cheers mate, that’s very kind and very much appreciated! 👍

    • @colbancassian127
      @colbancassian127 2 роки тому +15

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie dude you're awesome for making this guide! Very helpful and in depth.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +14

      Cheers! 👍

    • @MiguelAbd
      @MiguelAbd Рік тому +3

      I can only reinforce this sentiment. What an amazing resource!

    • @DaimonTrilogy
      @DaimonTrilogy Рік тому +3

      Absolutly fantastic! You are explaining things I would have not even realized it would need explanations!

  • @feeler.2k
    @feeler.2k 2 роки тому +525

    00:00 - Intro
    1:11 - Getting started
    4:33 - The HUD
    9:00 - Movement
    11:21 - Inventory
    19:23 - Items
    24:20 - PDA
    34:10 - Weapons
    44:43 - Armour
    48:30 - Trading
    51:03 - Survival basics
    1:00:31 - Exploration
    1:10:32 - Repair, fixing & upgrades
    1:19:20 - Crafting
    1:22:00 - Cooking
    1:23:53 - Companions
    1:27:10 - Factions
    1:31:32 - What next?

    • @whirledpeas1182
      @whirledpeas1182 2 роки тому +26

      He literally put timestamps in the description

    • @HokeyBugle
      @HokeyBugle 2 роки тому +21

      If he had formatted the timestamps like this, they would show up on the progress bar as well

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +33

      It would also obscure a lot of topics which you can ctrl + F search.
      I left this decision with the community when the video was released and the consensus at the time was that the expanded list was fine.
      I’m not happy with the solution, but detail was the focus of the video, and I’d like to believe that searching the description text is value for people wanting something specific without having to scroll through 10 minutes of footage.

    • @HokeyBugle
      @HokeyBugle 2 роки тому +9

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie understood and that makes complete sense
      I hadn't seen your pin until this reply.
      Thanks for taking usability into account, fantastic guide

    • @Quailer280
      @Quailer280 Рік тому

      Give this man a pin

  • @MINDWARDEN
    @MINDWARDEN Рік тому +37

    This guide has the same tempo as a new-hire training video, but for a game. Very effective, and thorough. Thanks for making this.

  • @pierreboiteux9312
    @pierreboiteux9312 Рік тому +66

    What a complete, clear, useful and immersive guide. Felt like reading new PS2 games guidebooks on the backseat of the car already jumping into the story before starting it at home. Thanks for all your work man, this is an epic manual ! You could even teach fluid mechanics doing it like this

  • @m0no367
    @m0no367 Рік тому +89

    Tip: When u first spawn ( As a Loaner ) if u explore the starting village you can find a couple of canned beans 👍

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому +18

      There are stash locations in and around Rookie Village which can give you an early leg up.

    • @kevintashsacobie5550
      @kevintashsacobie5550 Рік тому +3

      When you're close to the flea market you will meet a zombie on your right by some concrete and a ditch, be sure to look around that area, there's a strong energy drink, some i.e.d's and a shovel, just mind the green bubbly shit!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому +1

      Is that the spot at the bottom of the hill near the cyclindrical tanks?

  • @aghostofrazgriz5137
    @aghostofrazgriz5137 2 роки тому +157

    Additional Tip. Tents can offer a Safe Sleeping Place in absolutly any location, and can allow you to survive an Emmission or Psy Storm.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +36

      I hear they also make pretty good bullet shields.

    • @RaisedbyaWildPackofCigarettes
      @RaisedbyaWildPackofCigarettes Рік тому +11

      I pretty much only play for the tent immersion tbh.

    • @aghostofrazgriz5137
      @aghostofrazgriz5137 Рік тому +5

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie I have no such luck, but then again, I try to stay away from Populated Campfires. There's a Few that spawn AI, but there's a Few that Don't. There's a Good one in the Corden by the Entrence to Medows, and there's another good one in Jupiter that no AI spawn around that's relatively flat.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому +2

      Placed tents tend to move around a fair bit, they’re easy to jostle which is annoying.

    • @RaisedbyaWildPackofCigarettes
      @RaisedbyaWildPackofCigarettes Рік тому +5

      Idk, there's nothing like packing the instruments up and finding a secluded spot to camp. There's an emission or psystorm like every other day, and you can really get a good view from the poptart-sized window in the back of the tent.

  • @Clint_Beastwood87
    @Clint_Beastwood87 2 роки тому +142

    I am a veteran stalker but to be honest i learned few things on the way. This probably the most in depth insane tutorial i've ever seen. For new players might be overwhelming but its fucking amazing.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +4

      Cheers mate, much appreciated 🤘

    • @Nick-rg8oz
      @Nick-rg8oz Рік тому +7

      i have never played a stalker game in my life and starting now after this colossal tsunami of information is hard...

    • @maniac9046
      @maniac9046 Рік тому +2

      You’re a fly on the wall compared to this guy

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому +3

      Don’t be discouraged, a lot of it will come naturally as you play. The video is a resource to return to when you need more info about something.
      Good hunting, Stalker 👍

    • @Nick-rg8oz
      @Nick-rg8oz Рік тому +4

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie the video is wonderfully made and very useful, thanks and good job

  • @epicdragon409
    @epicdragon409 7 місяців тому +11

    After immediately dying from mutants, invisible anomalys, and being stuck by lightning just outside of Rookie Village, it was clear i needed some help. I found your video and it helped so much, thank you for making this!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  7 місяців тому +3

      Glad it helped 🤘

    • @minhducnguyen9276
      @minhducnguyen9276 Місяць тому +2

      Mostly invisible anomalies. My first death was from an invisible anomaly right at the entrance of the free territory. This game really knows how to throw a curve ball at you m

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Місяць тому +2

      No anomalies are invisible, all have telltale signs, both visual and aural. Take it slow, pay attention, especially in new areas. Burners in particular are lethal because they do huge damage (often a 1-shot death), and the air shimmer which signals their location can be hard to spot while moving.

    • @minhducnguyen9276
      @minhducnguyen9276 Місяць тому +2

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie I mostly die to both of them as they are hard to spot while running. And while shimmers are survivable, they still hurt a lot so in my first run they cost me my last pack of medical kits and I died in the following gunfight because I had no medical kits.

    • @epicdragon409
      @epicdragon409 Місяць тому +1

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie yeah I have quite i bit more experience now and the burner ones are definitely one of the hardest to spot

  • @stolenname94
    @stolenname94 2 роки тому +27

    I absolutely suck at this game! This game is plagued with death everything bloody kills you. Love it lol

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +7

      That sounds like everyone’s beginning in Anomaly XD
      Stick with it. We’ve got plenty of knowledgeable Stalkers here if you get stuck.

    • @stolenname94
      @stolenname94 2 роки тому +1

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie thank you I just might :)

  • @SixxsBunker
    @SixxsBunker 2 роки тому +242

    Hey man, stalker veteran here and was brought to this video by Searge. Great video, perfect all-in-one explanation of the game. Good job!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +13

      Sixx is here!!! Thank you so much, that means a lot, mate. I love your content, always waiting for the next vid to drop.

    • @SixxsBunker
      @SixxsBunker 2 роки тому +10

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie Thanks bud! But many props to you for a very well put together guide! This stuff is great and the STALKER community will greatly benefit from it :) More people need to see this!

    • @siegwardofcatarina9763
      @siegwardofcatarina9763 2 місяці тому +1

      I'm thankful enough already and didnt even watched the whole vid. Also this will serve for years as really helpful content. Thank you. Will be saved for the moment i finished all three main Parts. After that i think Anomaly will be a good addiction for some time.
      Since u guys are like Veterans of this game... any Infos or Insiders about some online features for anomaly? Or is it meant to be singleplayer for ever? (if you coincidently see this xD)

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 місяці тому +1

      @siegwardofcatarina9763 Cheers! 🍻
      There’s a multiplayer mod in development. It’s currently functional but barebones from what I understand. Honestly, Stalker 2 will beat them to the punch. Hopefully it allows for co-op pve because the pvp thing ain’t my game. If it were, I’d be playing Tarkov 😋

    • @siegwardofcatarina9763
      @siegwardofcatarina9763 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie ... a Multiplayer is IN DEVELOPMENT???? gosh this community is bless. Long may the sund shine above y'all. Seeing forward to the online PVE cause u already told it. Ain't that thing... otherwhise Tarkov is already there.

  • @portalovodguides
    @portalovodguides 2 роки тому +28

    Without you, I would not have known how to play Anomaly and, perhaps, would have discarded the game at all. The best tutorial I have yet seen. Thank you!

  • @warlogaful
    @warlogaful 2 роки тому +57

    I cannot imagine the amount of time you took to prepare and make this super comprehensive guide. Thank you for the effort, sir. Thumbs up!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +10

      Thank you, I’m glad people are finding it useful. If it gets more people playing Anomaly then it was time well spent 😊

    • @warlogaful
      @warlogaful 2 роки тому +2

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondieIt certainly was time well spent for me watching the video. I just completed the OGSR mod and moved on to Anomaly. I was playing the game stumbling around in the dark, not fully understanding it's mechanics. Now I know thanks to your video. I can now be more efficient doing things in the zone armed with the knowledge.
      Game On and Rock On, Blondefire 💪

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +2

      Hail the Metal, Stalker 🤘🤘

  • @duda1a2z
    @duda1a2z 6 місяців тому +5

    Really wish I found this video before blundering through my first few days of Anonaly. This is a professional quality tutorial that should be on the official mod page.

  • @lonegunman77
    @lonegunman77 Рік тому +31

    I rarely comment on UA-cam but this is the greatest overview I've ever seen for a title in 35 years of gaming.
    Thank you for the time and effort you put into this, it's incredible!

  • @shane8511
    @shane8511 2 роки тому +21

    At first I was 1:33 for a tutorial!? Im not gonna watch this all the way through. And now here I am completely engaged in the video. Thank you sir you are a great teacher. I would of lost interest if anyone else did this in 15mins.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +3

      Appreciate the feedback, cheers! 👍
      Check out the Loner to Legend challenge if you want examples of these systems in action. Or watch to laugh at me because I start with no items 😆

  • @donnyyang3717
    @donnyyang3717 2 роки тому +7

    For a guy with motion sickness, the less time I have to spend familiarizing game mechanics, the more time I can spend enjoying the game. This video was bloody fantastic, and may the odds be in your favor, stalker.

  • @fgm1197
    @fgm1197 13 днів тому +2

    A little long but this is what a perfect tutorial should be like.

  • @unum1181
    @unum1181 2 роки тому +94

    Such a brilliant guide, best one I've ever come across for any game!
    Been playing Anomaly for about two weeks and its the most fun I've had in any game. I love the slow pace, the slow progression, the harshness, the atmosphere. I dislike games that hold your hands and Anomaly certainly don't do that.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +5

      I’m glad you like the guide!
      There’s a great satisfaction to progression in Anomaly because it feels earned, that’s the hook for me.

  • @kurtthorsten4463
    @kurtthorsten4463 2 роки тому +11

    somebody else already wrote it.. but if every game guide was this detailed and planned trough and trough it would be a lot easier to get a grip on new, more complex games. thank you for this content!

  • @dumbleking5172
    @dumbleking5172 Рік тому +6

    Advance tip:
    When going further north, no preparation is too much when going up against Monoliths. They are likely the most hardy faction you'll ever meet.
    This goes even harder if you plan to disable a certain machine.
    Don't underestimate a good pistol and you can put them in your knife slot. After coming out onto the "Barrier" from Radar, the only reliable (and loaded) gun I had was the FNX-45(custom), a .45 ACP pistol that got me through like 14 monoliths, granted I did have a Nosorog for bullet prot, some drugs and grenades.
    Oh, and bring 'some' AP rounds or just high AP in general, those will help a lot. And also you have to bring some maintenance tools, a little more food & drinks than usual and some camping supplies (a bag and tent) for extended trips.
    Within enemy territory, expect every roof, housing an enemy and every sleeping spot you find, an enemy camp. (Tents can protect you from Blowouts and Psy-emissions, but your allies won't fit in there)
    The Monoliths often use NATO guns, so 5.56, 5.7, and some others, so use some guns that can use these if you don't want to resort to broken guns.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому

      Man I love the FNX, has solid punch for a pistol, surprisingly good against armour.

  • @walterstones9896
    @walterstones9896 Рік тому +1

    "A lot has changed"
    Is a very very underestimated statement of the experiences I made .
    Glad I found that video

  • @diel6755
    @diel6755 2 роки тому +2

    I went almost blind playing this with only few playthrough of Call of Pripyat experience on my hand. The first time i got out, i die by 2 boars attack in 2 hit. Then by random anomaly, radiation poisoning, and many other things. All of that happen near my starting point and it happens constantly
    I feel like don't want to play the game but i found your video and you explains it pretty well. Now i'm getting the feel and skilled enough to survive in the Zone with my SMG user build. Thank you

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому

      Yeah man, Cordon is deceptive. It’s a starting area, but it’s still very harsh to new players. Even experienced Stalkers can easily come unstuck there.
      Glad to hear that you’re persisting with it. It *does* get easier as you learn more about the natural cycles of the Zona. Check out my Loner to Legend series for more survival tips. 🤘

  • @vasilzahariev5741
    @vasilzahariev5741 2 роки тому +40

    This really is the Ultimate Beginner's Guide/Tutorial, well done! I just want to add that there is a benefit to combining items with multiple uses into one. For example, a bottle of water with two uses and a bottle of water with one use can be combined into a bottle of water with three uses, which actually reduces the weight, because you sort of discard the second bottle.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +2

      Cheers mate 👍
      Absolutely, combining items reduces weight in most cases. I mention this a fair bit in the Loner to Legend series 😊

    • @xs0ulLess
      @xs0ulLess 2 роки тому +6

      22:08

    • @Nick-rg8oz
      @Nick-rg8oz Рік тому +1

      he does mention that

  • @melodies_are_alive
    @melodies_are_alive Рік тому +8

    An absolute MUST WATCH for any wanting to delve into this superb game! 1:33:46 packed with a ton of concise, logical and excellently presented information. Massive kudos to you!

  • @jochenschmidt1072
    @jochenschmidt1072 2 роки тому +26

    THIS!!! ..... is a guide, i wished for, when stumbling over Anomaly. thank you so very much! Great work!

  • @lckeese81
    @lckeese81 Рік тому +8

    I happened across this game on UA-cam (thanks algorithm!), and was watching some lets-play stuff when this video started running. Absolutely fantastic job of explaining what seems like literally everything a totally new player might need! I'm going to be firing up the game for the first time tonight, and feel confident that this info will help me tremendously. Very well done, sir!

  • @TheKiroshi
    @TheKiroshi 2 роки тому +34

    I've been playing stalker as a series for years.. and Anomaly for hundreds of hours. But I learned a few things, big and small from this! Good work!

  • @evanpetelle5669
    @evanpetelle5669 Рік тому +6

    I just installed the game. I’m hyped. Been wanting to experience a stalker game for years & I thank you for making this guide. I’m watching it before I start my first run.

  • @luizfernandodonascimento3413
    @luizfernandodonascimento3413 Рік тому +1

    Such a detailed guide! Learned a ton. Thanks a bunch from Brazil :)

  • @CreeperKiller420
    @CreeperKiller420 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank you so much for this guide! I've never played any of the original stalker games before playing anomaly, and this has helped a lot. At the very beginning I thought this game might not be for me, mainly due to crashes, bugs, and seeming confusing, but with your guide, and just playing it a little more, I'm finding it to be so much fun. I love the atmosphere, the pace, the inventory management, and so many other mechanics. If the original stalker games are close enough to this I will probably play them as well.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  6 місяців тому +1

      Glad you gave Anomaly a shot! 🤘

    • @CreeperKiller420
      @CreeperKiller420 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie I was able to catch myself before it got out of hand, but it is so good that I started to stay up too late playing, and postpone or cancel parts of my morning routine. I love the game though.
      I think about it often when I am not playing it.
      Just discovered those underground telekinesis things and if that isn't the scariest thing\environment the game has to offer, my heart isn't looking forward to what is next.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  6 місяців тому +2

      What I wouldn’t give to able to experience those moments for the first time again. ❤️

  • @MarcusBase
    @MarcusBase 2 роки тому +16

    A true gem man, thank you for all the hard work you put into it, this game really deserves this appreciation! Great job!!

  • @edgarzavala9062
    @edgarzavala9062 Рік тому +2

    God I fucking love this video and all the time stamps makes me cry tears of joy

  • @swampraider3488
    @swampraider3488 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this guide, I played Stalker Call of Prypiat when I was a kid, so I don't remember anything about the game. Very useful, I was dying all the time in the starting point haha

  • @FranP93
    @FranP93 Рік тому +3

    I'm downloading the game right now and while I'm waiting I couldn't have found a better intro for beginners, thank you!.

  • @labcdel4384
    @labcdel4384 2 роки тому +3

    thank you so much for your in depth, easy to follow guide. It's long but man you presented in such an digestable way. thanks a ton for the hard work you put into creating this guide.

  • @beebop7039
    @beebop7039 2 роки тому +1

    Was going to start a playthrough tonight, thanks for this great information

  • @howdeedoo
    @howdeedoo 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing guide. The timestamps in the description really help with certain things i’ve been wondering about

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому

      Cheers, mate 🤘
      Check out the Loner to Legend - Crafting Challenge series if you want to see everything in action (especially if you're interested about crafting and repair).

  • @user-sm2rl2vy3e
    @user-sm2rl2vy3e 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing guide! Very well done! I can only imagine all the work that was put in to this one. Thanks!

  • @juancristoforo
    @juancristoforo 2 роки тому +4

    This is THE guide everyone should watch! Awesome job man! Thank you

  • @trainer1kali
    @trainer1kali Рік тому +1

    Some series level guide you have made. Thanks 😊

  • @kelakakku
    @kelakakku 7 місяців тому +2

    This is probably one of the best guides for anything I've ever seen. I can't wait to play the game after watching this.

  • @DjRave121
    @DjRave121 2 роки тому +9

    Totally new to the Stalker scene. This is such a good tutorial. Thank you

  • @Man_3336
    @Man_3336 2 роки тому +7

    This was extremely useful, thank you for your time bro.

  • @ShattForte
    @ShattForte Рік тому +2

    really appreciate the work that went into this. just picked up anomaly, this will ease me in.

  • @UGS2702
    @UGS2702 2 місяці тому +1

    This guide is so good that it looks like for people that don't even know the basics. Like move with wsad and etc.

  • @50fatass
    @50fatass Рік тому +6

    Man, the effort you have put into this is insane. By far the best explanation of anomaly i have seen. Awesome work

  • @cin5mada
    @cin5mada 2 роки тому +3

    Great Tutorial. Hope you get more recognition for it.
    A lot of work went into it.

  • @mosnar93
    @mosnar93 2 роки тому +1

    This is an amazing video. Just downloaded Anomaly and this explains everything. Thanks for the video!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome!
      Enjoy your time in the Zone and don’t be afraid to post any questions you have.
      Watch the Loner to Legend series if you want more tips or to see everything in action.

  • @taerdryn
    @taerdryn Рік тому +2

    Thank you very much for the effort that went into making this guide, I have played Anomaly in the distant past for a few hours but did not know about many of the things you talked about, this will make it much easier to enjoy. Time to get back into the zone!

  • @_evil00_
    @_evil00_ 2 роки тому +3

    This is a criminally underrated channel! You're doing a great job, bro!

  • @ShinigamiReaper01
    @ShinigamiReaper01 Рік тому +5

    Amazing detail on this video I really appreciate that being a brand new player! Thank you for the help.

  • @sirmax2stacks2000
    @sirmax2stacks2000 9 місяців тому +1

    This is insanely well made, thank you. Even as a stalker vet anomaly is a whole new beast to get into

  • @redphienix
    @redphienix Рік тому +2

    I found this extremely helpful and it only increased my excitement at giving this game a shot- kudos for all the work :D

  • @Zazquatch0
    @Zazquatch0 2 роки тому +10

    Quick tip: Segment the videos description like this
    Intro (0:00)
    Content (5:00)
    Outro (10:00)
    It will segment the video into chapters which show up in the video-player bar

  • @armyofpoo9297
    @armyofpoo9297 Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much this is going to improve my stalker experience

  • @Corolalumii
    @Corolalumii 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, very useful and well structured, a lot of work and time invested in creating it!

  • @knightlydude777
    @knightlydude777 8 місяців тому +2

    If you press F and hold it you will be able to see every item you can take in a small area (5-6 meters i think) around you. This can be handy if you look for weapons of fallen stalkers in areas with high grass

  • @JDRobertson
    @JDRobertson 2 роки тому +3

    You did an excellent job on this, thank you.

  • @arunaluheshitha8462
    @arunaluheshitha8462 Рік тому +3

    You're a genius, sir. You deserve way more subscribers and views. Very in-depth guide. Helped me a ton. Thank you so much for putting in this much work for a single video.

  • @cedrist2086
    @cedrist2086 Рік тому +1

    Just getting into the game and you have no idea how much this helped me. Ty m8!

  • @menace275
    @menace275 6 місяців тому +1

    I just started playing after watching Operater Drewski play stalker anomaly, and I have been looking for a guide and I must say your video is great and has significantly helped me better survive in the game.

  • @goofybad
    @goofybad Рік тому +4

    Hey @Blondefire from the bottom of my heart I want to say thank you. This guide has helped me so much. I had just gotten the game and had a very hard time figuring out what stuff is and what I should be doing, it was overwhelming. This guide was really able to help me calm down and take things slow. I now can't atleast say I know the basics and can work my way through the zone trying to become a true survivor. Thanks again stalker!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому +1

      Hey, thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
      If you want an idea of how the first handful of days will look, check out season 1 of the Loner to Legend challenge on this channel. The run is geared toward crafting, but it will give you a good idea of what to focus on and what to expect.

  • @Kult647
    @Kult647 Рік тому +2

    The absolute best tutorial made for a game in my opinion. And it also surprise me that there's still people playing this game nowadays, that's amazing

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому +1

      Cheers mate 👍
      Stalker is having a windfall thanks to Stalker 2 and popular mods like GAMMA which are doing the rounds. Let’s be real though, Stalker has always had a devout following.

  • @DEMO_and_a_half
    @DEMO_and_a_half Рік тому +3

    Thank you for this. Anomaly is confusing as hell for new players, and this guide should be required to watch before playing. Cheers! 😎🤘

  • @tomtarr6937
    @tomtarr6937 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks! I'm a veteran of two old STALKER games and the Metro LL series. But I last played STALKER over 3 years ago. Thought I could jump into Anomaly right away. No, I could not. This was maybe the third beginner guide I watched, Put it off because it was a little long. Turns out I REALLY needed this. Best rookie Guide out there. Many Thanks !! (a new subscriber)

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому

      Thanks man, really happy you gave the guide a chance. 🤘
      I hit the same wall when I first started and this video was a response to the lack of centralised info for beginners.

  • @frankieb9444
    @frankieb9444 2 роки тому +1

    Started this yesterday. Thank you for making this, the game is a bit intimidating for someone who has never played the franchise.

  • @Jack32421
    @Jack32421 2 роки тому +1

    thanks for the awesome timestamps!! perfect to get info quick an easy!!

  • @avtv6438
    @avtv6438 2 роки тому +3

    Honestly, one of the best guides for a game of all time on this platform. I'm really impressed by this video, thank you!

  • @djviperx
    @djviperx 2 роки тому +3

    THIS is exactly what I was looking for!!! All the other guides/tutorials are messy and at the end is just a guy playing trough the game doing stuff quickly and barely explaining anything...Thank you very much for very well made guide, concise and very much informative! I'm completely new to the stalker games, and this video has been MASSIVELY helpful. Thank you again!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому

      Cheers! 🤘
      I struggled to find a guide like this when I first started, hence the reason I made this. I’m glad people are finding their way to it and that it helps 👍

  • @koli4213
    @koli4213 2 роки тому +1

    got into stalker yesterday and this helped a bunch, thanks man!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +1

      You’re welcome!
      Check out the Loner to Legend series if you want to see how the systems work in-game, I comprehensively cover crafting, repair, and pretty much everything else.

  • @THighthorn
    @THighthorn Рік тому +1

    This video is sooo good.
    I actually feel like I've learned a lot, thank you!

  • @oliverraccoon2748
    @oliverraccoon2748 Рік тому +3

    An extremely good and helpful video I wish it was shorter since I really wanna get to playing STALKER but I understand the long time since there really is a lot to the game

  • @dreamofyesterday
    @dreamofyesterday Рік тому +3

    First time Stalker and Anomaly player here and I want to thank you for this detailed and informative guide. It helped me understand how all the complicated systems work. Without it I would probably never play the game. Thank you so much!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому +3

      Cheers, thanks for checking out the guide and giving Stalker a chance. The more people that enter the Zone and become Stalkers, the more likely GSC are to continue the Stalker franchise 🤘

  • @BOTG_Adventures
    @BOTG_Adventures Рік тому +1

    Brilliant video thank you i was so lost and confused this video is fantastic.

  • @TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt
    @TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic and very useful and informative tutorial in fact the best I've seen I've been enjoying anomaly for a few days now and this tutorial has really helped so thanks!
    Subbed.
    Clarky.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate, much appreciated!
      The more eyeballs on Anomaly, the better 👍

  • @HyenaOnTheRoad
    @HyenaOnTheRoad 2 роки тому +5

    It's been years since I played S.T.A.L.K.E.R., previously leaning towards Misery mod- this is a great guide for those of us jumping back into the ZONE after many years away. Thank you!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers, I'm glad it helped 👍

    • @HyenaOnTheRoad
      @HyenaOnTheRoad Рік тому +1

      Update:
      I've been basically playing nothing but Anomaly for a year. Because of this guide, I now am cool, smart, good looking, rich, with lots of friends and a garage full of Lamborghini exo-suits.
      10/10 guide content.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому

      Lambo exo’s are my favorite.

  • @alexanderhigh3834
    @alexanderhigh3834 Рік тому +3

    God bless you for making this guide, your hard work and dedication is very much appreciated!

  • @squadswin
    @squadswin Рік тому +1

    What a great walk through, we are playing this now on stream, following your guide!

  • @oesbaer3555
    @oesbaer3555 10 місяців тому +2

    This is still a very helpful video, thanks.

  • @hydrasuxs399
    @hydrasuxs399 Рік тому +3

    This is amazing, thanks so much for this guide, I can actually enjoy playing this game now without being 100% clueless 😄!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому +1

      So glad that it helped! 🤘

    • @hydrasuxs399
      @hydrasuxs399 Рік тому +2

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie What have you done! I havent been outside in 6 months. My family thinks im dead. All because i got addicted to this beuatiful game. And its all thanks TO YOU.😂
      Jokes aside though, i still love this game and this guide is where it began. Thanks again for the content.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому

      You should have run while you had the chance. The Zone claims another life 😆

  • @DigitalConceptz
    @DigitalConceptz Рік тому +3

    Omg your a lifesaver sir! Wow I’ve learned so much watching this guide!! Thank ssooo much

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому +1

      You’re welcome!
      Good hunting, Stalker.

    • @DigitalConceptz
      @DigitalConceptz Рік тому +1

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie highly appreciated, I’m absolutely positive about if it wasn’t for you and this amazing introduction on things I know I wouldn’t of been around to even see any of this beyond all that didn’t even know the game was modify friendly! I’m subbed and excited on what you may bring. Come up with next I have my eyes opened for sure buddy!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому

      Thank you, Stalker, that’s greatly appreciated! Exiting times ahead for sure 🤘

  • @captainjirk9564
    @captainjirk9564 Рік тому +2

    I really like the way the repair and upgrade system works except for how limited the use of toolkits are. Like you have to use 2 clothing workshop kits to fix a jacket. If it was 1 use per repair and not 1 use consumed *per component replaced* it would be a lot more manageable. It makes the constant supply of toolkits you have to buy not worth the trouble at all because you may as well just pay him to repair your equipment. Or maybe if once you've upgraded a technician to expert tools you no longer require all these specific toolkits because they have every possible tool in the game you could ever need. I think the system needs some rebalancing in this matter.
    Great video by the way!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  Рік тому

      Cheers! 🤘
      The system definitely isn’t perfect, but it’s more serviceable than that. Supportive material during repairs can maximize the use of repair kits, and I’d argue that you shouldn’t repair without supporting components. It’s also possible to craft the repair kits if you know what you’re doing and are collecting valuable loot during the game. Repairing early gear isn’t as economical as more expensive late-game gear.

  • @davioliveira6479
    @davioliveira6479 2 роки тому +1

    Your guide helps me a lot! Great work

  • @xfreii9180
    @xfreii9180 2 роки тому +4

    This is the best guide out there, simple as that. It provides in detail descriptions of every system. It illustrates those systems in a clear and understandable way. Spot on, great quality content!

  • @vvolfbelorven7084
    @vvolfbelorven7084 2 роки тому +3

    As a new player, thanks for the guide! I did notice holding down F shows nearby lootable items, pretty handy

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +1

      No worries! 🤘
      Check out the Loner to Legend playthrough if you want to see all the systems in action. I’ll mention here that the visual quality of eps 1-5 is poor, but I dial things in by ep6 onwards 😊

    • @vvolfbelorven7084
      @vvolfbelorven7084 2 роки тому +1

      @@Blondefire_HeyBlondie coming right over bro! Happy to sub. You’re gonna kill it when Stalker 2 comes out.

  • @pajo5014
    @pajo5014 10 місяців тому +3

    Excellent guide!

  • @adamjorgenson6265
    @adamjorgenson6265 4 місяці тому +1

    Simply Amazing!

  • @PalindromeAAF
    @PalindromeAAF 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this. I haven't played a Stalker game since Clear Sky and I'm excited to get back into it. This is a huge help!

  • @GfK1977
    @GfK1977 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome guide my friend, cheeki breeki!!

  • @aleksanderlewandowski7898
    @aleksanderlewandowski7898 2 роки тому +3

    Great guide compiling all the basic stuff you need not to die or go broke instantly. Anomaly can be harsh at the very start but it's a brilliant game. Probably the best I played since the original series. Defintely gonna keep me busy till the STALKER 2 comes out.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate. The opening hours usually decide whether people will like Anomaly, and it’s harsh enough without the overwhelming amount of items, options, and icons.
      I’m glad that the guide is drawing new people to this mod. I’d love to see Anomaly expanded, and if we can drum up the interest then I’m sure more modders will jump onboard.

  • @blinkmond9465
    @blinkmond9465 2 роки тому +2

    I've been on and off playing stalker for years, been some time since I played anomaly and this guide did a great job at refreshing what I already knew. Nice!

  • @KungThulhu
    @KungThulhu Місяць тому +1

    This is still very helpful in 2024! thank you so much!

  • @2BPHRANK
    @2BPHRANK Рік тому +4

    JUST found out about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly today and after this tut I feel radically prepared to die over and over! Thank you very much, Sir! 🥰🙏

  • @marekurbanczyk5131
    @marekurbanczyk5131 2 роки тому +4

    best guide i ever saw. Been Stalker fan from day one of first installment and gone through all of them with multiple mods, but Anomaly is just... massive. Best Stalker experience up to date, dream of every Stalker fan out there. GSC will have a tough cookie to crack and make Stalker 2 better or at least even, as graphics is not everything. I hope they manage and in couple years we have something similar to Anomaly but on Stalker 2 and UE shell. Safe Zone Stalkers!

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate 🤘
      I agree, it’ll be tough for GSC to surpass what the fans have accomplished with Anomaly.

  • @jettiejay1058
    @jettiejay1058 2 роки тому +2

    What I like is his guide is also extremely similar to the presentation of Sid's guide in SoC

  • @noob_toxic1719
    @noob_toxic1719 2 роки тому +2

    just about to start anomaly for the first time so this helps a lot, many thanks!

  • @VrodegTheGoblin717
    @VrodegTheGoblin717 2 роки тому +3

    I'm not new to stalker anomaly but this is what you call a guide! You are not trying to teach new stalker players with experience in other games, you are trying to teach anyone, INCLUDING people that are new to gaming. Good job, you got yourself a new sub.

    • @Blondefire_HeyBlondie
      @Blondefire_HeyBlondie  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Stalker. 🤘
      The systems are demonstrated in the Loner to Legend series for those curious to see it all in action.