
An orange distress flag is 3' x 3' square with a black square and ball on an orange background. It’s for daytime use only and is less effective at catching attention than a flare, except that it is not limited by a short burning time. Dev Diary: The Light at the End of The Long Dark. NOTE: This post contains Story Mode spoilers. Dear Community, It’s been some months since you heard from me. Last time, I shared an update with you that shed some light on the challenges of working through Story Mode development through 2016. Just finished the distress pistol challenge for the first time (and as few people talk about it, I thought I'd.
The Distress Pistol is a weapon the player can find in. Unlike the, the Distress Pistol is always and only found in two places: The summit of, and the. In the of the crashed plane, an orange suitcase with a gun motif is lying on the floor. Inside is the pistol and six flare shells that can be used as ammunition.The distress pistol holds only one shell at a time. One shot will easily scare or a.The Distress pistol is required to complete the challenge.In, there is a Distress Pistol in the basement in, near where the player starts.The distress pistol should be used to detour hostile wildlife rather than to hunt.
Playing the Wintermute story mode in The Long Dark, I’d kill for a. Episode 1 is titled Do Not Go Gentle, and really doesn’t give players much to defend themselves. Your options are to throw Stones and Torches at Wolves that are looking to make you a meal. Beyond that, it won’t be until you meet the Grey Mother in Milton that you’ll get the Distress Pistol. This, my friends, is a game changer for the early hours of Wintermute.

The Long Dark Revolver Locations
How to Get the Distress PistolAfter meeting Grey Mother, explore all her conversation options until you find one where Mackenzie brings up the topic of protection. Grey Mother won’t give you her weapon, but she will point you towards the Distress Pistol.Assuming that north is up on the map image included, the Distress Pistol is found in the middle house of a row of three. It’s to the south-southwest of Grey Mother’s home. If you’ve had the chat with her about it, the house with the Distress Pistol will be marked with an exclamation point and the phrase “Light Up the Night.”.
The Long Dark Distress Pistol Story Mode
Head to the house and make your way inside. Go into the bedroom and turn left. You’ll see a short dresser and then a taller cabinet with a rug on the ground. Get close and look directly at the rug and you’ll see the option to Search Hidden Cache.
It’s here that you’ll find the Distress Pistol.Completing the various main quests and side quests in Milton becomes easier with the Distress Pistol. However, you can still be attacked by the Wolves in the town, so make sure you know. It’ll save you considerable discomfort.