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

Talk to Jamie after finding him. If he does not join, return to that area and inspect the completion steps at the top for an unfinished puzzle or task. The developer suggests a prerequisite but does not specify its exact steps. Jamie discussion.

Bring dynamite to the location

Check that dynamite is available where you want to remove a rock. A player reports that dynamite must be at the location where it is needed. Player reply.

Select a removable rock

Move the cursor over a rock and look for a highlight. Click a rock that offers the demolition action, then call Jamie. An ordinary large rock may have no demolition interaction. Rock discussion · Player reply.

Large round rock beside the Dust Creek settlement

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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