Scoops are timed side missions in . They allow Frank to gain extra Prestige Points (PP) to level up quickly. Certain Scoops also give more story context, or can prevent tragedies from occurring in future days. Several of them require progression in the main story cases, but some are reliant on other Scoops to be completed. If you fail either of the two, that Scoop will be inaccessible until you restart the game.
With the tight deadlines in every version of, expect to miss some Scoops on your first playthrough. Frank will begin the adventure at a low level, and might not have the skills to even safely reach some of the destinations in time. Consider waiting to complete every Scoop until a second try. You can then use all of that accumulated PP to make a strong main character and focus on a particular ending.
As you explore the Parkview Mall, several people will have special requests or odd demands. Some of them, like survivor turned Psychopath Kent Swanson, are found running around the zombie-infested area. It can be dangerous to pursue these if you are under-leveled, but some of the expiration dates are lenient enough for you to come back to them later.
However, other Scoops come from Survivors who are already saved and are simply bored waiting in the Security Room. This means you can complete the bulk of them regardless of Frank’s current level. While most Scoops grant rewards, some of them simply prevent unexpected deaths in .
Scoop
Date And Time Limit
Objective
Cut From The Same Cloth
September 19, 14:00 — 20:00
Meet Kent at Colombian Roastmasters. Take any picture worth 500 PP. Then, take a photo of Kent pumping his fist.
Photo Challenge
September 20, 12:00 — 13:00
Kent wants a photo of a woman worth 750 PP. Suitable candidates include Jessie McCarney and Sophie Richards. Note that you must have the photo already or the Scoop will fail when first speaking to Kent.
Roland’s Appetite
September 20, 19:00- September 21, 02:00
Feed Roland inside the Security Room
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