Finding flags, survey sites, and stations in Moon Sweepers requires me to explore the lunar surface and know which objects to look for. In this guide, I explain how I find and reveal flags, complete site surveys, and locate stations using my compass, along with the exploration tips I use to find everything more efficiently.
What I need to before finding Flags
Before I start the lunar exploration, I assure twice to have essential equipments like eyes. There is a list of items that I need to find flags.
- Eyes, or a suitable alternative.
- The ability to move toward an object.
- An E key.
- The ability to stop sweeping for a moment.
Once I have everything ready, I go outside and look around the Moon. I am now exploring.
How I find Flags in Moon Sweepers
I look around for poles. Once I find a pole, I approach it and hold E to reveal the flag. I keep holding the key until the interaction finishes. Congratulations. I successfully operated a country now.
Identification checklist:
- Tall? Looks promising.
- Thin? Even better.
- Sticking out of the ground? Getting closer.
- Has a flag interaction prompt? That is probably the flag.
I repeat this process whenever I find a suspiciously vertical object.
Still need help locating the flag?
I look for the thing inside the enormous red circle.
3. How I find Sites in Moon Sweepers
When I look around for landing equipment and objects that appear to have been placed there intentionally, the Moon has plenty of rocks. If I find a rock with landing legs, I investigate it.
I approach the site, look for the survey prompt, and complete the interaction. Looking at a site from a distance and saying “neat” does not count as completing a survey.
4. Stations: Look for the Station
When I look around for a station, to make things easier, I check my compass for station icons and head toward one.
I continue moving until the station is nearby, and if I reach a station, the technique has worked. If I reach a rock, I reconsider my direction.
My tip: I remember where I came from. “Somewhere behind me” becomes less useful after the third turn.
5. Tips for Finding Flags on the Moon
Once I have mastered looking forward, I move on to the next stage. Turning around.
I turn around to reveal more of the Moon that was previously hidden behind me. I can also use the following techniques:
- Moving while looking: I keep moving while looking around to cover more ground.
- Checking the horizon: I look for small silhouettes instead of staring directly at my broom.
- Trying another direction: I change direction after inspecting the same rock four times.
- Searching in daylight: I look around when objects are easier to see.
- Spreading out with friends: I search a different area instead of following everyone else around.
I can combine these techniques as long as I can handle the responsibility.
Sites Troubleshooting
There are no poles.
I keep looking. Unfortunately, this guide does not manufacture poles.
I found a pole, but nothing happened.
I move closer and look for the interaction prompt. I hold E until the interaction finishes.
There is still no prompt.
I may be looking at something that is not a flagpole. It happens.
I found a site, but it didn’t count.
I make sure I completed the survey interaction. Reaching the site is a good start, but there is still paperwork.
Where exactly is everything?
On the Moon. That should narrow things down.
I’ve been searching for twenty minutes and found nothing.
I try looking in a different direction.
My friend says they’re helping, but they’re just driving around.
That is exploration. Unfortunately, they have a point.
- Poles – I approach them and hold E.
- Landing equipment – I investigate the site and complete the survey.
- Stations – I look for stations and head toward them.
I am now an honorary Lunar Object Identification Specialist. I can print my own certificate. The budget went toward the toothbrush. Preferably something I haven’t already found. I am now a Certified Lunar Looking Specialist.
Qualifications: Looking, walking, and occasionally holding E.
Valid on: The Moon.
Recognized by: Nobody of consequence.
I return to work because the Moon won’t sweep itself.