Quick answer: In Wild West Pioneers, recruit the explosive expert Jamie by talking to him; if he does not join, check the completion steps at the top of his area for an unfinished task. Have dynamite at the location of a removable rock, click the rock, and call Jamie. Only rocks that highlight under the cursor offer the demolition interaction. Jamie discussion · Rock discussion.
Players also call this Found Jamie But Nothing Happened, How do you use explosives to remove rocks?, or Explosive expert doesn't function in Sandstorm—the titles of the Jamie, rock, and Sandstorm discussions.
Quick facts
- Recruitment: Talk to Jamie; check the area's completion steps if he does not join. Jamie discussion.
- Supply: Have dynamite at the rock's location. Player reply.
- Target: A removable rock highlights when you hover over it. Rock discussion.
- Sandstorm: Jamie runs to the target, which can take a long time. Developer reply.
Recruit Jamie and clear a rock
Finish Jamie's recruitment
Bring dynamite to the location
Select a removable rock

If Jamie does not respond after loading a save, install the September 28 hotfix, which says it fixed a Jamie questline blocker. In Sandstorm, confirm dynamite is available there and allow time for Jamie to run to the target; the developer says the trip can take a long time. Sandstorm discussion.
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