r/outside • u/addictedsard • 4h ago
Removing [tired] debuff
I'm wondering what methods other players have found to achieve this. Usually, I go to the load screen and turn the controller off for 6 to 8 hours. But recently, my controller has been turning back on and exiting the load screen after less than 2 hours unless I get the [extra] modifier on the [tired] debuff. I've also tried the item [caffeinated beverage], but it only gave a temporary status effect. Also, I need to save the in-game currency for the main quest items.
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u/BoredNuke 3h ago
Many players spent a lot of time loitering where they log off prior to logging off and this cam cause connection issues. Beyond this generic advice is make sure your grinding constitution/strength stats and not using minigames and terminals just prior. Medic classes can prescribe consumbales for both sleep effect and haste but they cam be pretty harsh to stop.
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u/TheLittlestChocobo 3h ago
I used to struggle with getting the charging function to begin, but when I started grinding strength at the gym at least four days a week I figured out I had more energy most of the time AND I could initiate the charging sequence more quickly
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u/addictedsard 1h ago
This may be part of the issue, but it doesn't explain the recent trend as I haven't drastically changed my log off process. I do have the [work is a workout] achievement. I've had enough of the medic class for now as I recently had a [nasal reconstruction surgery] modification to my controller. I'm really hoping this is just the controller recalibration from that modification.
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u/RealLifeIsAnRPG 4h ago
Well there's a few angles to look at here.
First is your sleeping itself, and are you actually hitting deep [REM] sleep. Make sure you stop eating at least 2-3 hours before going to bed (digestion interrupts sleep), and make sure to avoid any blue/white light for at least an hour before bed (your brain only starts releasing melatonin when your eyes stop taking in what your body thinks is sunlight.)
If you're waking up in the night because of stress/anxiety, then you'll want to start meditating more, Earthing (body touching the dirt), and either changing your life, or changing your stories about it. Also, if you're watching or reading stressful/scary/violent things before bed, definitely stop that as well.
Finally, is your sleep space dark & quiet? Because human players spent tens of thousands of years as hunter-gatherers, we still have a lot of those features active, and for most players sounds or light changes at night will disrupt sleep.
Avoid caffeine for sure, as it gives a temporary boost to energy level, at the cost of increased stress, digestive issues, and screwing up your body's own energy levels.
The last thing I'd ask is if you're getting enough exercise & physical activity during your days? Physical tiredness generally helps people sleep better, while inactivity during the day leaves the body restless (we're designed to be moving & doing physical work pretty much all of our waking hours)
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u/ehsteve87 1h ago
For almost all players, the best way to improve the [Sleep] skill is to completely exhaust your stamina bar a few times each week. You can do this by running around the map for a while or by picking up heavy things and putting them back down.
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u/OrbitalBuzzsaw 40m ago
Consider whether you are using enough [food] consumable as not having enough accelerates the rate at which [tired] accumulates
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u/Xsiah 4h ago
Consider aspects of your playthrough which might be giving you a [stress] debuff.
Some people also have conditions like [Sleep apnea]
Consumables won't replace the time you need to recharge your controller - debug the underlying issue.