Bearstalker challenge kaput at launch?

[piddy3825]

I was so excited just now seeing these two new "challenge" things that I immediately launched the bear hunting challenge...

I spawned someplace, don't know where, cause as the screen cleared from the intro quote of the start loading screen, the bear was already on me and munching me up...

didnt expect that, but hey, i figured it must be part of the challenge, get kinda roughed up a little then get to safety, heal up then spend the rest of the game getting to the rifle and then Kill that SOB...

No.

down to 7%, bleeding and lacerated, pop open my inventory, got a bearded lichen bandage, but no able to apply it.  I can only drop it...  so i do and then pick it up again at 2% health, still not able to apply first aid, no icons on the inventory menu... as the i slip into the long dark, the audio is still going strong and i hear the growl of the wolf, then hear the attack, the screen pops up saying i have failed, and and also "fight back,"  i click my mouse in a futile attempt, to what?  game's over isnt it?  finally after a very long wait was able to click on quit.  

On the flip side of the coin,  Nice graphics on the bear, loved seeing that arrow stick out of his side... i didnt have a bow in my inventory so I am curious how that got into him and maybe that's why the bear is so p***ed off?  Hey, wasn't me...

[McGuffin]

you have to use the new item wheel to apply bandages (take a look at the new keybinding)

[Patrick Carlson]

9 minutes ago, piddy3825 said:

I was so excited just now seeing these two new "challenge" things that I immediately launched the bear hunting challenge...

I spawned someplace, don't know where, cause as the screen cleared from the intro quote of the start loading screen, the bear was already on me and munching me up...

didnt expect that, but hey, i figured it must be part of the challenge, get kinda roughed up a little then get to safety, heal up then spend the rest of the game getting to the rifle and then Kill that SOB...

No.

down to 7%, bleeding and lacerated, pop open my inventory, got a bearded lichen bandage, but no able to apply it.  I can only drop it...  so i do and then pick it up again at 2% health, still not able to apply first aid, no icons on the inventory menu... as the i slip into the long dark, the audio is still going strong and i hear the growl of the wolf, then hear the attack, the screen pops up saying i have failed, and and also "fight back,"  i click my mouse in a futile attempt, to what?  game's over isnt it?  finally after a very long wait was able to click on quit.  

On the flip side of the coin,  Nice graphics on the bear, loved seeing that arrow stick out of his side... i didnt have a bow in my inventory so I am curious how that got into him and maybe that's why the bear is so p***ed off?  Hey, wasn't me...

You'll want to hit your spacebar to access the new Radial menu and then the "first aid" cross to see your afflictions and then heal them. 

[Scyzara]

It's unavoidable to be mauled by the bear and start the challenge with only 8% condition or so. No need to worry about that, it's working as intended. You got everything you need to save yourself in your inventory (and directly at your spawn point, respectively).

I'll use a spoiler tag for further tips.^^

Once you've bandaged yourself, you can also use your stimpak (accessible via spacebar like the bandage) to restore 15% condition immediately if that makes you feel more comfortable. It's not necessary, though. Look around a little, there's a cellar entrance right next to you. I'd very much suggest to crawl inside, loot everything and sleep for a few hours to restore your health to at least 50% before you move on. Preferably more, depending on your trust in your own abilities.

[piddy3825]

You guys are so kind, I totally felt like a dork after posting my rant, so thank you all for your positive feed back.  

...an old friend always quoted me "When in doubt, RTFU!"  When I asked him what that meant, he replied "Read the F*** Updates"  

Thanks Mr. Carlson for not hitting me with a zinger, although I know I deserved it!

[Patrick Carlson]

11 minutes ago, piddy3825 said:

You guys are so kind, I totally felt like a dork after posting my rant, so thank you all for your positive feed back.  

...an old friend always quoted me "When in doubt, RTFU!"  When I asked him what that meant, he replied "Read the F*** Updates"  

Thanks Mr. Carlson for not hitting me with a zinger, although I know I deserved it!

No worries! We're here to help (and listen).

Check out this weird bear: 

[Ruruwawa]

19 hours ago, Scyzara said:

I'll use a spoiler tag for further tips.^^

Thanks for the this!  Busy RL week for me, so I haven't had much time to play yet.  I'm keen to know your thoughts but I'll wait until I get a chance to try it out for myself first.