In the Weapons Screen, right above the "DAM" listing, there's a box that I haven't seen an explanation for. For firearms, it looks like bullets, and for melee weapons, it looks like...a knife? and there's a number associated with it.

WHAT IS THIS?


Also, where can we get an explanation of the Reloading Bench? I went through the 'tutorial' with Sunny, and she mentioned the bench, but that's about it.

I find the manual to be deficient.

Does the number match to ammo caliber with guns or weapon size somehow with melee? Or strength requirements?

The icon is the skill used for the weapon and the number is the soft requirement to use that weapon. For example, let's take Guns:

Varmint Rifle = 0
Caravan Shotgun = 25
.44 Magnum Revolver = 50
12.7mm Pistol = 75
Anti-Materiel Rifle = 100

If your skill with that weapon type is too low, you will suffer weapon sway (if a ranged weapon) or a decreased attack rate (if melee/unarmed).

I believe the Help text in the options menu should have a screen for crafting.

PERFECT! Thank you so much!
I didnt realized there was a "help" menu HAHA.

I was actually confused about the 'Conversions' at the workbench... but I've since looked at it again, and I understand.
the Reloading Bench is clear too.

thanks again.
going back to my game, yet feeling like a dufus.

...and now I see the matching icon in the skills screen.

DUH