# Freelancer - General Discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** Freelancer\ **Created:** [January 26, 2023, 11:23am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691 "2023-01-26T11:23:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 152
**Author:** ![Bad\_Stu](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/bad_stu/32/19942_2.png) [@Bad\_Stu](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Bad_Stu)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3088 "2023-04-08T20:24:03Z")
“Neutralize a lookout” doesn’t seem to pass unless you actually kill them, even though it says in the description about KOing them I do find Lookouts annoying due to the fact there’s practically no reaction time between them seeing you, and everyone fleeing. Like, there should be an action where the lookout runs off to a radio to call it in, or a distinct animation of a reasonable time before everyone is alerted to run off. Always feels like “oh this guy spotted you, everyone on the other end of the map is immediately escaping and you have no chance of catching up to them” which is rather cheap ---
**Author:** ![Heisenberg](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/heisenberg/32/143140_2.png) [@Heisenberg](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Heisenberg)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3089 "2023-04-08T20:32:13Z")
> [@Bad\_Stu](#): > > “Neutralize a lookout” doesn’t seem to pass unless you actually kill them, even though it says in the description about KOing them You have to hide their bodies in a container of some kind. That’s what neutralizes them. If you just KO them and leave their body, even if it’s in a way that won’t raise alarms if they’re found, they can still be revived, meaning they’re not actually neutralized. Even if they’re tranquilized in a place where no NPCs _ever_ go on their own, the chances of their being found and revived is not zero. Kill them or KO them and hide the bodies, they have to be taken off the map for the remainder of the mission with no possibility of revival. ---
**Author:** ![BluntsNBeatz](https://www.hitmanforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@BluntsNBeatz](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/BluntsNBeatz)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3090 "2023-04-08T20:32:32Z")
Yeah I think I fairly comprehensively covered why lookouts aren’t exactly fun, as well as came up with a couple ideas to fix them (including providing some sort of mechanic whereby you can make an attempt to recover, rather than instantly alerting a network and potentially everyone)… > [@The Suspects Thread](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/the-suspects-thread/18016/20): > > Yeah this is due to lookouts, who I feel are overpowered. They are the NPCs that wander around and enforce all disguises. If they are alerted they will alert their associated ‘network’ of suspects. I do not feel this is a well thought out mechanic for several reasons: Being spotted by them causes their alert to make the network flee. This could be mostly fine on its own, but combined with all these points you may notice it gets to be a little much, especially on Hardcore where there are alre… ---
**Author:** ![Franz](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/franz/32/7052_2.png) [@Franz](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Franz)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3091 "2023-04-08T20:32:39Z")
> [@Bad\_Stu](#): > > “Neutralize a lookout” doesn’t seem to pass unless you actually kill them, even though it says in the description about KOing them You also have to hide their body, then the KO will count. But I prefer killing them whenever I can anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Lewisnic1](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/lewisnic1/32/145309_2.png) [@Lewisnic1](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Lewisnic1)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3092 "2023-04-08T21:51:29Z")
> [@Dribbleondo](#): > > It slows down A LOT earlier than that – Level 55 _at least._ > > There are battle passes with better XP gain rates. Compared to the 90 mastery tier, the 50 tier seemed so much faster 😂😂 ---
**Author:** ![Dribbleondo](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/dribbleondo/32/143384_2.png) [@Dribbleondo](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Dribbleondo)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3093 "2023-04-08T21:55:45Z")
i know I said this in the OG comment, but I need to reiterate this to IOI, loud and clear: **There are Battle Passes with a better grind than Freelancer Mastery** ; the latter being a mechanic that is _deliberately_ grindy to get money out of the player by making them impatient, rather than a test of skill. Slowing people down serves to pad the game time, not to make it feel more rewarding each level up. This is one of the reasons i’ve stopped playing Freelancer as of right now (that and the bugs, Merces economy being out of whack, the inconsistent AI, and the punishment for failure being too overkill). I’ll get off my soapbox now. I need to sleep. ---
**Author:** ![Lewisnic1](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/lewisnic1/32/145309_2.png) [@Lewisnic1](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Lewisnic1)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3094 "2023-04-09T21:04:26Z")
Just got the last cosmetic for the hallway at level 93 ![image](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/a/eafb164361a641bceadf83162733f72c28f32869.jpeg) I’m gutted you can’t pick up that Collectors briefcase 🥲 It would be so cool pick it up, head to the basement and begin storing your Sniper before starting the mission ---
**Author:** ![Franz](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/franz/32/7052_2.png) [@Franz](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Franz)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3096 "2023-04-10T16:05:45Z")
I finished my first Hardcore campaign today! Two close shaves in the last leg of missions where I narrowly survived a shootout but what a rush! No bugs, my greatest nemesis, I think I’ve found a way around most now. Timed prestige hide and seek objective not registering: in order to avoid the bug I avoided vehicle exits whenever I could and made sure to hide somewhere at least once after killing the final target. Collateral kills: pick a map with at least four targets. Normally at least one in four should register. Now back to normal mode. Time to relax, await that suit unlocks and faze at the most terrific trophy of the bunch 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Tetrafish\_21](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/tetrafish_21/32/89259_2.png) [@Tetrafish\_21](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Tetrafish_21)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3097 "2023-04-10T16:38:38Z")
![image](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/9/6997e42974ae85b68ae1a76c11b84771a12992d5.jpeg) Done! Although there were at least 3 or 4 missions where I had to Alt+F4 either excessively (due to unfair or very difficult circumstances) or once or twice due to the rare occasion I made the stupid mistake of not paying attention to my surroundings. The Showdowns weren’t as bad as I thought they’d be… Part of it is saving the optimal location for last. And more than once did a bathroom come in handy for stashing KO’d (anybodies). I’ll keep playing obviously. But whether it’ll be on regular or HC… I’m not sure yet. Maybe HC if it gives you more XP. If it’s the same as regular, I might stick with that so there’ll be way less of a headache to get through them. I’ll count this 1st go as my grind to secure that suit that’s supposed to be an unlock. If I do play HC again, I think I’ll be less prone to Alt-F4’ing. Maybe. 🤨 ---
**Author:** ![Patrick\_McColloch](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/patrick_mccolloch/32/118213_2.png) [@Patrick\_McColloch](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Patrick_McColloch)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3098 "2023-04-10T18:57:00Z")
The moment the chest becomes available is there a limited window to claim the contents or do they remain there forever until I collect them? ---
**Author:** ![Diana47](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/diana47/32/100279_2.png) [@Diana47](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Diana47)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3099 "2023-04-10T18:59:57Z")
My stuff is still in there, and it’s been way over a month since I opened the chest. I think it’s safe to say the contents stay there until you collect them, if you ever decide to do so. ---
**Author:** ![Lewisnic1](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/lewisnic1/32/145309_2.png) [@Lewisnic1](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Lewisnic1)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3100 "2023-04-10T21:24:14Z")
I wish I never picked them up now! Wish I left them in the chest! 😁 ---
**Author:** ![lukefsje](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/lukefsje/32/53370_2.png) [@lukefsje](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/lukefsje)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3101 "2023-04-10T22:32:50Z")
For my most recent campaign I chose to wear Agent 17’s Signature Suit, it’s pretty nice. I’ve now reached Mastery 92 and am 20% of the way to completing Top Dog. 180 hours down, 720 to go! (though I think campaigns will go a lot faster once I don’t have to worry about doing objectives) ---
**Author:** ![Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/rimland/32/119228_2.png) [@Rimland](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Rimland)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3102 "2023-04-11T01:33:46Z")
I wish they would respawn like the other stuff 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Lewisnic1](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/lewisnic1/32/145309_2.png) [@Lewisnic1](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Lewisnic1)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3103 "2023-04-11T20:45:23Z")
Same! 😉 Now that everyone is saying they’d remain in the chest if you didn’t pick them up it makes me slightly sad haha 😂 My instinct just made me pick them up, even though I had them on my Weapon wall haha ---
**Author:** ![Sommo](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/sommo/32/27855_2.png) [@Sommo](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Sommo)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3104 "2023-04-12T11:46:10Z")
I finally completed the collection of freelancer weapons and tools (only missing the one that you will presumably get when you unlock the passage in the shed). Now I will only go on to reach 100 professionalism and I don’t think I will ever play the hardcore mode at least until they plan to lose everything you have regardless of the success of the campaign. ---
**Author:** ![schatenjager](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/schatenjager/32/128982_2.png) [@schatenjager](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/schatenjager)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2023, 12:17pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3105 "2023-04-12T12:17:12Z")
> [@Sommo](#): > > only missing the one that you will presumably get when you unlock the passage in the shed I wouldn’t hold your breath on that… ---
**Author:** ![Adil15101](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/adil15101/32/22359_2.png) [@Adil15101](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Adil15101)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3106 "2023-04-12T17:34:38Z")
It’s funny how the captain’s limp disappears when you emetic poison him. [![](https://hitmanforum-v6-s3-uploads.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/e/4e8817e0d1e14ec8da96a4869a72b976db72bf9e.jpeg "HITMAN 3 Captain Limp Gone") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpZfioP1E4k) ---
**Author:** ![Frote7](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/frote7/32/1050_2.png) [@Frote7](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Frote7)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3107 "2023-04-12T19:29:50Z")
Theyve accepted my submission, so ill be speedrunning Freelancer during Summer Games Done Quick 2023! Very excited! ---
**Author:** ![Count.Rushmore](https://www.hitmanforum.com/user_avatar/www.hitmanforum.com/count.rushmore/32/173_2.png) [@Count.Rushmore](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Count.Rushmore)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691/3108 "2023-04-13T16:47:33Z")
I suppose you know that we can grow grapes in the headquarters, but anybody knows where to get the knife which allows to collect those grapes? [Previous page](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691.md?page=151) [Next page](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-general-discussion/17691.md?page=153)