[2021] Is it feasible to play without INT and self crafting everything?

If you listen to some people, INT is an absolutely worthless stat because you CAN get every recipe without it, and can't even craft top tier gear anyway..

But the answer to your question is 'Yes'. It is perfectly feasible to play and succeed at the game without ever touching INT. It's actually totally feasible to play and succeed by focusing entirely on only one stat tree, even; You don't have to put points in anything except your chosen stat if you don't want to.

But choosing just one tree or refusing to use one specific tree does have it's downsides that you'll have to adjust your playstyle to account for; But that should be expected. In the case of forgoing INT, You're relying on RNG to feed you the things you want, and RNG can be a fickle mistress.

For example it might take you much longer to get vehicles than it would if you went INT; You may never find the recipe for it. Or you may find them at the trader on day 1 and maybe be able to spring the dukes to buy them. Also the trader can sell full vehicles- But without going into INT and picking up better barter it may be awhile before he'll sell you the good ones.

Originally posted by Midas:

Originally posted by ⚜ JOST AMMAN ⚜: You're mistaken in thinking the objective is the workbench.

People who play nomadic or play heavily relying on the trader, either find the stuff or buy it, and they'll soon have whatever you can craft with a workbench (often much earlier than you).

I can have a workbench within the first few hours and all the ammo I need after that, but okay.

Without putting points into INT? And completely 100% reliably? Do 10 back to back runs, Tell me what day you get access to a workbench, and what day you feel you have satisfactorily achieved as much ammo as you think is necessary.

With INT, sure; You can guarantee workbench by level 5. Without INT, it could take you till 55 for lady luck to grace you with your presence. (Although all considered, workbench is one of the easier recipes to get.)