Mechanism: Action Points (AP)

Description

Action Points (AP) are the primary currency for performing specific tasks on the map. It is displayed as one of the four main status bars.

Disabling Threats: Specific quest actions (e.g., disabling a Corrupted Relay) require a set amount of AP (e.g., 2 AP).
Movement: Consumes 1 AP per hex. This cost is uniform across all tile types (Desert, Mountain, etc.).
Scavenging: Does not consume AP over time; starting and stopping the activity is also free (0 AP).
Inventory & Skills: Opening the inventory, consuming items, or starting/pausing a skill consumes 0 AP.
Restoration:
- Passive Regeneration: While the player is in the Resting state (not scavenging), they restore 1 AP every hour of real time.
- Skill Bonus: The “Rest Recovery” skill provides a chance (10% per level) to gain an additional +1 AP during this hourly window.
- Consumables: Restored by Stim Packs (+2 AP).
AP Cap: Any AP gained (e.g., from Stims) that exceeds the current maximum capacity is permanently lost.