In the Construction Site in Oldtown, there are a couple hidden mechanics which affect the site. You can raise the panic levels at the site through various choices which unlock/lock various encounters. See below for complete details.
Outfits/disguises
Various encounters are unlocked/locked depending on what you are wearing. Notably:
- Construction Worker outfit (reqs 3 pieces)
- Hardhats
- (Lot Inspector outfit) (reqs 3? pieces)
- (Midgard Security outfit?) (reqs 3? pieces)
Note: most hardhats are also part of the construction worker outfit, but the two are checked separately — some encounters only matter if you have a hardhat, and some only matter if you have the worker outfit.
Hidden counters
Drunkenness
Authorized Personnel Only encounter - pass out Metros Light (requires NO construction worker outfit) = +1 drunkenness
At 1 drunkenness: unlocks solo Construction Crew combat
At 3 drunkenness: Authorized Personnel Only stops appearing
At 3? drunkenness: Wandering Newbie worker becomes more talkative (requires construction worker outfit)
Been told to leave the site
Authorized Personnel Only: Leave the site
Authorized Personnel Only: Threaten them back (if sufficient panic)
For any of the above: unlocks "We told you to leave" 3x crew fight
For any of the above: locks Authorized Personnel Only
For any of the above: locks Wandering Newbie
General Panic
Wandering Newbie: Start a fight (win) = +1 panic
Powered-Down Drone: Harvest parts (fight/win) = +2 panic
Better Dressed Than Most: Turn on him (win) = +1 panic
3x crew fight "We told you to leave" (win) = +1 panic
At 5 panic: unlocks Emergency Situation
At 5 panic: unlock Construction Crew + Shovel Drone combat
At 5 panic: unlock Burrowing Drone combat
At 5? panic: unlock Shovel Drone combat
At 5 panic: locks Lot Inspection
At 5 panic: locks Lot Inspected
At 5 panic: locks Better Dressed Than Most
At 9 panic: unlocks 2x Midgard Security Fight