This War of Mine: Final Cut

This War of Mine: Final Cut

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Note: Malik on duty

Note: Malik on duty

Learn and broadcast all the news

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How to unlock the Note: Malik on duty achievement in This War of Mine: Final Cut - Definitive Guide

This achievement is highly missable and at the time of writing, can be buggy. You must broadcast/receive 26 messages for this achievement to pop. It should unlock immediately after the 26th message, but I found it not always to unlock on the 26th. If it doesn't then you should immediately quit the game and retry the day. What I did was just advance more days, and try and receive messages and talk to traders for news. I did this for 4 more days and then I tried broadcasting that same 26th message again and this time it unlocked for some reason.

Very important: Your last message should be "The army has committed yet another war crime. People were shelled while waiting for water at the old brewery...". This is because after this message, Malik will no longer be available. This message is after you come back from the brewery attack. It doesn't matter where you scavenge after this, if you leave the house then he will be gone and there will not be any more chances to broadcast messages.

There will be 16 broadcast messages and 10 receive messages. Make sure you listen to the radio each day with Malik and always talk to the person that comes to the door as well as a note that gets left by front door. Also make sure you talk to Malik each day if you can. You must also fully explore the areas which contain information. The Warehouse does not contain any news and does not have to be visited. If the Decrepit Squat is available, that means you have already passed the point of no return and will need to play through again. Not all playthroughs are the same and radio and trader messages can be different days or order. The weather is always the same however.

Broadcasts:
1) Park - Sniper
2) Gas Station - Walk near grate in basement
3) Gas Station - Army supply truck
4) Coffee prices
5) Central Square - Prisoners
6) Ghost House - Threat letter delivered by your front door
7) Toy Store - Guy Trapped in basement
8) Fighting intensifies
9) Bakery - Informant
10) Pharmacy - Military attack
11) Getting cold
12) Free water at brewery
13) Getting warm
14) Cigarette prices
15) More fighting
16) Bombing at the Brewery - Once you broadcast this and end the day, you are past the point of no return.

Received:
1) Park sniper leaves
2) Sniper warning thanks
3) Fuel thanks
4) More fighting
5) Prisoners rescued from Center Square
6) Getting cold
7) Informant
8) Military attack thanks
9) Getting warm
10) More fighting
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02 Jun 2022 20:41

15 Comments
One note: you can lie to Malik and still get this. You don't need to be thanked, you just need to hear about the results.

Also, I did not broadcast the brewery. I didn't visit this because I was waiting for the rest of the news.

I did not broadcast about cigarette prices. Here's a list of what I got in order:

1) Broadcast - Army Truck (Gas Station)
2) Broadcast - Military is threatening (Ghost House? Maybe not?)
3) Broadcast - Coffee prices going up (Person at door)
4) Broadcast - Basement has a lot of fuel (Gas Station... I forgot to get this the first visit and went back)
5) Received - It appears that clashes are going to intensify
6) Broadcast - Rebel forces and government are engaged in skirmishes
7) Broadcast - Avoid the sniper (Park)
8) Received - Sniper is compromised
9) Broadcast - Army is holding prisoners (Central Square)
10) Received - Sniper thanks
11) Broadcast - Person trapped in basement (Toy Store)
12) Received - Prisoners saved
13) Received - Weather below zero
14) Broadcast - Cold weather ahead
15) Broadcast - Pharmacy is undersupplied (Did not warn about attack)
16) Broadcast - There is an informant (After I went to the bakery - did not warn about informant)
17) Received - Rebels attacked, rebels killed (Military attack result)
18) Received - Death squad rounded people up (Informant result)
19) Broadcast - There is water at the Brewery
20) Received - Weather is getting warmer
21) Broadcast - Weather is getting warmer

I don't know exactly when it popped, but that was where I noticed it. I did wait a few days before going to the brewery in order to get as much info as possible, but I might have gotten there sooner. No clue.
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By Sashamorning on 10 Jun 2022 16:59
I really wish the devs would fix this. It's hands down the most bullshit achievement I've ever tried to get in my life. I've played through at least 8 times and it hasn't popped. I have all 26 broadcasts/transmissions. I've actually had runs where I had a total of 28. Shits infuriating and a total waste of time.
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By The Joe C on 25 Jun 2022 17:11
I check the radio each day at 2pm.
I make sure to bring Esma around Malik each day to see if there are any interactions I can apply.
I feel like I've done everything there is to possibly do and the achievement still won't pop.

Totals
Broadcasts - 16
Recieved transmissions - 11

Day 2 - (Broadcast) : Residents of Pogoren, make sure to avoid St. Timon's Park! It is no longer safe from snipers: several people have already been shot.

Day 3 - (Recieved) : [static]...C23, can you hear me? [static]...that damned radio broadcast compromised my position and people stopped using the route through the park. Someone should do something about that rogue broadcaster...over.

Day 3 - (Broadcast) : The basement of the gas station on Maple Street holds plenty of fuel for the stoves.

Day 3 - (Broadcast) : Residents of Pogoren, good news! An army truck full of military rations and medical supplies has broken down at the gas station on Maple Street. Get your share before the military reclaims it!

Day 4 - (Recieved) : Thank you for warning us about the sniper in the park! It's better not to think what could have happened if it weren't for you.

Day 4 - (Broadcast) : The military is threatening us, trying to intimidate us. All the more reason to repeat that we will keep telling you the truth no matter what.

Day 4 - (Broadcast) : The army is holding and brutally torturing innocent people in a building at Central Square! If anyone who hears this is able to save them, please hurry! There's not time to lose!

Day 4 - (Broadcast) : Coffee price is bound to rise soon. There's already a shortage and the date of the next aid drop is unknown.

Day 5 - (Recieved) : Thank you for telling us about the fuel. We've already burned all our furniture and had no way to cook a meal for our children.

Day 5 - (Recieved) : It appears that the clashes between the military and the separatists are going to intensify in the upcoming days.

Day 5 - (Broadcast) : The rebel and government forces are engaged in violent skirmishes throughout the city. Some areas have been completely cut off, while others are seeing heavy firefighting.

Day 6 - (Recieved) : Good work, friend! Thanks to your Broadcast, we were able to rescue those people at Central Square. The butchers holding them got what they deserved.

Day 6 - (Broadcast) : Someone is trapped in a collapsed basement at the toy store. Several people are needed to remove the debris! Somebody help him, please!

Day 8 - (Recieved) : Current weather forcast: the temperature is going to drop below zero degrees Celsius soon.

Day 8 - (Broadcast) : Current weather forecast: overcast throughout the entire South-East Graznavia. It is getting colder every day. Make sure you have enough firewood if central heating is unavailable where you live.

Day 9 - (Broadcast) : While some people help one another, others care only about themselves. I regret to inform you that Novak, whom we had thought a friend, is collaborating with the military, putting the lives of his neighbours in grave danger.

Day 10 - (Broadcast) : Citizens of Pogoren, breaking news! The army is about to hit the rebel's hideout in Zatom! Pass on this warning to them if you can!

Day 11 - (Recieved) : [static]...Outpost delta two here....[static]...report...Sir, we've lost our informer at the bakery. [static] Those rogue broadcasters exposed him. [static]...I suggest we locate them and end their meddling [static]...over.

Day 12 - (Recieved) : Give our thanks to Malik for warning us about the attacks in Zatom. He saved many lives!

Day 12 - (Broadcast) : We've been informed that in the upcoming days at the old brewery, water will be handed out to those in need of it. Make sure to bring your own containers.

Day 17 - (Recieved) : Current weather forecast: the temperature is expected to rise above zero degrees Celsius soon.

Day 17 - (Broadcast) : Current weather forecast: The upcoming days will be getting warmer.

Day 18 - (Broadcast) : Cigarettes and tobacco are still available in Pogoren. How this is possible remains a mystery. Theories include smugglers, corrupt military officials and foreign aid.

Day 20 - (Recieved) : From what we know, the fighting in the streets is about to become much more violent. Best to stay at home.

Day 20 - (Broadcast) : There are intense firefights in multiple districts. Be extra cautious when attempting to move around the city.

Day 21 - (Broadcast) : The army has committed yet another war crime. People were shelled while waiting for water at the old brewery. We once again appeal to the international community for an intervention to end the hostilities.

Day 23 - (Recieved) : Thank you for spreading the news for the ordeal that we're going through. I hope those responsible for these atrocities stand trial after all this is over!

Thats my full list. I truly don't understand what I'm doing wrong.
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By The Joe C on 27 Jun 2022 01:45
Tried it again with the layout Sashamorning replied with. Still nothing. Fuck this game.

Totals
Broadcasts - 16
Recieved transmissions - 11

Day 2 - (Broadcast) : Residents of Pogoren, good news! An army truck full of military rations and medical supplies has broken down at the gas station on Maple Street. Get your share before the military reclaims it!

Day 3 - (Broadcast) : The military is threatening us, trying to intimidate us. All the more reason to repeat that we will keep telling you the truth no matter what.

Day 3 - (Broadcast) : Coffee price is bound to rise soon. There's already a shortage and the date of the next aid drop is unknown.

Day 3 - (Broadcast) : The basement of the gas station on Maple Street holds plenty of fuel for the stoves.

Day 5 - (Recieved) : Thank you for telling us about the fuel. We've already burned all our furniture and had no way to cook a meal for our children.

Day 5 - (Recieved) : It appears that the clashes between the military and the separatists are going to intensify in the upcoming days.

Day 5 - (Broadcast) : The rebel and government forces are engaged in violent skirmishes throughout the city. Some areas have been completely cut off, while others are seeing heavy firefighting.

Day 5 - (Broadcast) : Residents of Pogoren, make sure to avoid St. Timon's Park! It is no longer safe from snipers: several people have already been shot.

Day 6 - (Recieved) : [static]...C23, can you hear me? [static]...that damned radio broadcast compromised my position and people stopped using the route through the park. Someone should do something about that rogue broadcaster...over.

Day 6 - (Broadcast) : The army is holding and brutally torturing innocent people in a building at Central Square! If anyone who hears this is able to save them, please hurry! There's not time to lose!

Day 7 - (Recieved) : Thank you for warning us about the sniper in the park! It's better not to think what could have happened if it weren't for you.

Day 7 - (Broadcast) : Someone is trapped in a collapsed basement at the toy store. Several people are needed to remove the debris! Somebody help him, please!

Day 8 - (Recieved) : Good work, friend! Thanks to your Broadcast, we were able to rescue those people at Central Square. The butchers holding them got what they deserved.

Day 8 - (Recieved) : Current weather forcast: the temperature is going to drop below zero degrees Celsius soon.

Day 8 - (Broadcast) : Current weather forecast: overcast throughout the entire South-East Graznavia. It is getting colder every day. Make sure you have enough firewood if central heating is unavailable where you live.

Day 11 - (Broadcast) : Citizens, bad news today. Unfortunately, the pharmacy near Central Square is severely undersupplied. If you're in need of medications, you should look elsewhere.

Day 12 - (Broadcast) : It grieves me to report that someone among us is providing the Grazni military with names of rebel supporters. We do not know his identity yet. If you have any information who it might be, let us know. You will save many lives.

Day 13 - (Recieved) : People of Pogoren! We have grave news today, as the government forces attacked the rebels in Zatom. Many people were killed, including civilians. The attack came as a complete surprise. It is yet another black day for Pogoren.

Day 14 - (Recieved) : Under the cover of darkness, a Grazni death squad rounded up and executed many civilians in Zatom. Many of those murdered were known for their sympathies towards the Vyseni people.

Day 14 - (Broadcast) : We've been informed that in the upcoming days at the old brewery, water will be handed out to those in need of it. Make sure to bring your own containers.

Day 17 - (Recieved) : Current weather forecast: the temperature is expected to rise above zero degrees Celsius soon.

Day 17 - (Broadcast) : Cigarettes and tobacco are still available in Pogoren. How this is possible remains a mystery. Theories include smugglers, corrupt military officials and foreign aid.

Day 17 - (Broadcast) : Current weather forecast: The upcoming days will be getting warmer.

Day 20 - (Recieved) : From what we know, the fighting in the streets is about to become much more violent. Best to stay at home.

Day 20 - (Broadcast) : There are intense firefights in multiple districts. Be extra cautious when attempting to move around the city.

Day 24 - (Broadcast) : The army has committed yet another war crime. People were shelled while waiting for water at the old brewery. We once again appeal to the international community for an intervention to end the hostilities.

Day 26 - (Recieved) : Thank you for spreading the news for the ordeal that we're going through. I hope those responsible for these atrocities stand trial after all this is over!
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By The Joe C on 27 Jun 2022 15:26
Tried once more with all 3 lies just to be sure. Again, not a fucking thing.

Totals
Broadcasts - 16
Recieved transmissions - 11

Day 2 - (Broadcast) : Residents of Pogoren, make sure to avoid St. Timon's Park! It is no longer safe from snipers: several people have already been shot.

Day 3 - (Recieved) : [static]...C23, can you hear me? [static]...that damned radio broadcast compromised my position and people stopped using the route through the park. Someone should do something about that rogue broadcaster...over.

Day 3 - (Broadcast) : The basement of the gas station on Maple Street holds plenty of fuel for the stoves.

Day 3 - (Broadcast) : Coffee price is bound to rise soon. There's already a shortage and the date of the next aid drop is unknown.

Day 3 - (Broadcast) : Residents of Pogoren, good news! An army truck full of military rations and medical supplies has broken down at the gas station on Maple Street. Get your share before the military reclaims it!

Day 4 - (Recieved) : Thank you for warning us about the sniper in the park! It's better not to think what could have happened if it weren't for you.

Day 4 - (Broadcast) : The military is threatening us, trying to intimidate us. All the more reason to repeat that we will keep telling you the truth no matter what.

Day 4 - (Broadcast) : The army is holding and brutally torturing innocent people in a building at Central Square! If anyone who hears this is able to save them, please hurry! There's not time to lose!

Day 5 - (Recieved) : Thank you for telling us about the fuel. We've already burned all our furniture and had no way to cook a meal for our children.

Day 5 - (Recieved) : It appears that the clashes between the military and the separatists are going to intensify in the upcoming days.

Day 5 - (Broadcast) : The rebel and government forces are engaged in violent skirmishes throughout the city. Some areas have been completely cut off, while others are seeing heavy firefighting.

Day 6 - (Recieved) : Good work, friend! Thanks to your Broadcast, we were able to rescue those people at Central Square. The butchers holding them got what they deserved.

Day 6 - (Broadcast) : Someone is trapped in a collapsed basement at the toy store. Several people are needed to remove the debris! Somebody help him, please!

Day 7 - (Broadcast) : It grieves me to report that someone among us is providing the Grazni military with names of rebel supporters. We do not know his identity yet. If you have any information who it might be, let us know. You will save many lives.

Day 8 - (Recieved) : Current weather forcast: the temperature is going to drop below zero degrees Celsius soon.

Day 8 - (Broadcast) : Current weather forecast: overcast throughout the entire South-East Graznavia. It is getting colder every day. Make sure you have enough firewood if central heating is unavailable where you live.

Day 8 - (Broadcast) : Citizens, bad news today. Unfortunately, the pharmacy near Central Square is severely undersupplied. If you're in need of medications, you should look elsewhere.

Day 9 - (Recieved) : Under the cover of darkness, a Grazni death squad rounded up and executed many civilians in Zatom. Many of those murdered were known for their sympathies towards the Vyseni people.

Day 10 - (Recieved) : People of Pogoren! We have grave news today, as the government forces attacked the rebels in Zatom. Many people were killed, including civilians. The attack came as a complete surprise. It is yet another black day for Pogoren.

Day 10 - (Broadcast) : We've been informed that in the upcoming days at the old brewery, water will be handed out to those in need of it. Make sure to bring your own containers.

Day 17 - (Recieved) : Current weather forecast: the temperature is expected to rise above zero degrees Celsius soon.

Day 17 - (Broadcast) : Current weather forecast: The upcoming days will be getting warmer.

Day 18 - (Broadcast) : Cigarettes and tobacco are still available in Pogoren. How this is possible remains a mystery. Theories include smugglers, corrupt military officials and foreign aid.

Day 20 - (Recieved) : From what we know, the fighting in the streets is about to become much more violent. Best to stay at home.

Day 20 - (Broadcast) : There are intense firefights in multiple districts. Be extra cautious when attempting to move around the city.

Day 21 - (Broadcast) : The alleged massacre at the old brewery was just an accidental gas explosion after all. It's very possible that the separatists are trying to capitalize on the death of innocent civilians to garner more support for their cause.

Day 23 - (Recieved) : We just heard on the radio that what happened in the old brewery was an accident. Thats a filthy lie! I was there! I heard the sound of approaching mortar shells! I saw the explosions! My two brothers died in there!
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By The Joe C on 28 Jun 2022 22:10
I had a similar issue with it not unlocking. It should unlock after the last message is broadcast, but for me it wouldn't. So if it did not after broadcast, I would quit the game and just play through an additional day and try broadcasting again, eventually after 4 days it unlocked. I didn't even get any new messages, just tried broadcasting on a later day. It is a buggy mess.
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By sonnyforple on 30 Jun 2022 18:46
^^^ This is what has worked for me, finally!! Broadcasting the last message over and over until it popped.
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By Darth Hawk CZ on 25 Dec 2022 13:11
Jarpasmannen's post worked for me too. I only had 24 broadcasts/recieves before the Brewery Shelling one. Broadcasted it, no achievement popped. I clicked Leave and Continued and Broadcasted it again and I got it instantly.
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By ScarletReptile on 02 Mar 2023 06:31
You can still get this even after the whole Brewery incident. I was a few broadcasts short when I got to this point. Just make sure to guard with Esma until the 26th broadcast/message comes in. As long as Esma doesn't leave for the night, nothing happens.
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By Lw N1GHTM4R3 on 07 May 2023 18:34
You don't have to get all the received messages that thank you for previous reports. Or it could be that you don't have to get them all in one playthrough. I didn't get the "thanks for fuel" one, but got the achievement (after exiting and retrying of course). I did make sure to get all the weather, fighting and pricing ones though.
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By utility02 on 12 Aug 2023 21:06
It took me multiple playthroughs to get this one, I followed the guide loosely and couldn't figure out why it wasn't working for me after getting them all.
It may be that you have to get every broadcast at least once, because if you don't go to the brewery you actually get more news to receive.
I didn't even have to broadcast the brewery incident when I got the achievement, although it didn't pop for me but it is unlocked now, so hard to tell if it was something I had done different or it just finally caught up and gave it to me.
It is a bit of a grind, but it does seem to work, take note of your attempts and change it up, and take note of which ones you have broadcasted / received. Good luck!
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By SpaceManMick on 02 Jan 2024 11:40
ATTENTION
I realized that this guide is wrong, it is missing a broadcast, after reporting about the bombing in the brewery, you must continue at home, IF YOU GO OUT TO EXPLORE, MALIK WILL AUTOMATICALLY DIE/DISAPEAR, you have to continue listening to the stations because ONE more broadcast is needed, which is not in the guide.
just hold on and you will eventually hear it in the days to come

srry for my english, is not my principal languaje :P
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By Maharba on 10 Mar 2024 06:04
Never unlocked at all for me. 12 playthroughs of trying everything I could possibly try and still nothing. I'm pretty pissed off about it.
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By The Joe C on 03 Jul 2022 04:57
So I had all 26 on Day 20. I broadcasted the brewery information and nothing happen. I stayed at home/guard and sleep for NINE DAYS and finally a new broadcast came through that parts of the city cannot be reached due to more fighting and it popped.
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By Pluto70 on 19 Jul 2022 17:29
I know it's very buggy, so I'll just explain how I got the achievement - After four previous attempts that all failed.

Do the usual routine. Visit everywhere, read the notes, talk to everyone, explore every location except the warehouse, listen to the radio every day etc.
After Esme visited the brewery I did not report it on the radio. I just kept to the routine. Esme kept looting locations while Malik checked the radio. Anyone coming to the door was greeted and the trader kept visiting us.

This continued until the 26th day. Apart from the warehouse, almost every item in every location had been looted (All between 97-100%).
I reported the brewery attack on the radio - And no achievement. I then exited to the main menu by using Leave on the in-game menu, pressed Continue and started on day 26 yet again, reported the brewery attack and then it popped!

I gave this info to another user, who had to do the Leave-Continue-Broadcast routine four times before it popped for him. Repetition seems to be the key.

Hopefully this helps you.
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By Jarpasmannen on 31 Aug 2022 21:01
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Missable trophy. I replayed the dlc 3 times.
Our task is to receive all transmissions, as well as send all our radio transmissions.
My trophy dropped at: received - 9 pieces, radio transmission - 16 pieces
The point of no return will be the day after Malik delivers the news from the bakery. Therefore, if after visiting the bakery and broadcasting news about the events there, you did not receive a trophy, then you missed something somewhere.
For example, it’s easy to miss news from a merchant on the 20th day about cigarettes. So do not rush to make a broadcast about the above events. And do not forget to listen to communication channels every day, in addition to the news that Ezma collects
Just in case, I'm attaching my news feed where I finally got the trophy.
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07 Mar 2023 09:34