Admin Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Use this thread for feedback and discussion about The Long Dark ESCAPE THE DARKWALKER Halloween Event for 2020. Thanks! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy7678 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Hi, will this event be on switch? Got the update on Steam, but not on switch version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpanishMoss Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Yeah, it hasn't come out on Xbox either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ees96 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I'm also interested in the switch update; Ive been waiting on an update to the switch version for a while since I can't keep going in story mode until the next update. Switch is definitely the most convenient console for me to play on, so I'd like it if the update were on everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucksLinger Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) The game mode doesn't launch on PC. It lets you boot into the game, but the second you navigate through to the Escape the Darkwalker mode, then pick your region, gender and save name the game freezes when loading and doesn't let you proceed. I've sent a ticket to hinterland support and checked the discussions - people are having this issue alongside me. If I can help in any way, please ask. Edited October 30, 2020 by DucksLinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucksLinger Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 17 minutes ago, DucksLinger said: The game mode doesn't launch on PC. It lets you boot into the game, but the second you navigate through to the Escape the Darkwalker mode, then pick your region, gender and save name the game freezes when loading and doesn't let you proceed. I've sent a ticket to hinterland support and checked the discussions - people are having this issue alongside me. If I can help in any way, please ask. It now lets me boot in, I'm not sure why it now works, but it does! TIME TO SCARE MY PANTS OFF (or is that not what i'm meant to do, maybe i got the order wrong) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucksLinger Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 minute ago, DucksLinger said: It now lets me boot in, I'm not sure why it now works, but it does! TIME TO SCARE MY PANTS OFF (or is that not what i'm meant to do, maybe i got the order wrong) Now it doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zam Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I just made it to minute 43, got trapped in the dam. So, I was scared physically sick. I left the game 20 minutes ago and i still want to cry. And above all, I really, really want my mommy! So, well done, I guess! 😄 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbywolf59 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 So I have played The Long Dark a little since I got the game here and there but haven't played it a lot because I am not good at it at all. When I played the game before it had some moments that get your heart racing a little. This update though is definitely scary in my opinion. Hearing the DarkWalker get close and having the fog sit in and seeing a campfire in the distance that isn't close. The scariest part though is when the warning pops up on the screen that the DarkWalker is getting close and you are walking right towards him. This is my favorite update so far and I wish it was available all year long. Great update/event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb1978 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) I really like the atmosphere of this whole thing. The Darkwalker getting close and that anxiety affliction were pretty interesting to see. Now that I've gotten a feel for the rules of the event, I think I will have no trouble covering most, if not all of the world. So far I've got DP, CrH, and CH in the bag. Didn't loot everything, and skipped the coastal townsite entirely, but I'm well kitted out just the same. Just entered Cinder Hills on my way to PV. So far so good, haven't died yet! I found out that time accelerated actions are allowed, so I think Thompsons Crossing will be a pit stop to rip up some curtains, fix some gear, and get this revolver in fighting shape. Not sure if I'll have time to get to TWM and back before heading to ML... Might have to burn my fog glyph on that one. Certainly not the summit, but maybe find the campsite and get the note at least. It'd be kind of an accomplishment to obtain every note in the event in one pass, and on my first attempt. My plan, when I finally get to the end of the road and death is inevitable, I'm gonna unload on the Darkwalker. Who knows, maybe it's possible to kill the thing. Edit: Woo within 30 seconds of posting this and getting back to the game, the first badge popped! Edit 2: It appears fog only progresses while you're actually in the region. Upon my return to PV, the fog was still at 29%. This is good intel if I decide to attempt a second run. Anyway, third campsite visited, still not dead. Edited October 30, 2020 by ajb1978 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHunter529 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 This event is amazing!!!!! Job well done. Really amazing, the sounds, the atmosphere... it's fantastic. PLEASE ADD THIS AS A CHALLENGE!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillgamesh Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, ajb1978 said: My plan, when I finally get to the end of the road and death is inevitable, I'm gonna unload on the Darkwalker. Who knows, maybe it's possible to kill the thing. According to the steam announcement you can neither see nor damage it, but don't let that stop you from trying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYeti Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 This is my best run so far. Exactly and hour and a half. 2 Diary pages 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devamadhu Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Welp, I'm getting multicolored "tv snow" that covers the entire screen every time I boot up the game. I've been really looking forward to this event and would love to be able to play. Just tried twice through Steam. Currently on an iMac, and now I'm going to try and figure out how to submit it as a bug. Edited October 30, 2020 by devamadhu Edit to add screenshot 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jolly Stupid Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Very disappointed. Both badges in first run - took 2.5 hrs. No need to cook, make water or repair clothes. The only thing that would make this hard is lack of map knowledge. I have no interest to replay this - back to Interloper. 4DON was way, way better. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LkP Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Quote We also wanted to freshen things up this year and do something different that would perhaps embrace a bit of a stronger “horror” vibe than we normally would in the game. and you made it ! Thanks for the event. I didn't play long and, since I try not to have it spoiled by reading the forum, I have still no idea what I'm supposed to do, except survive 😝 (run baby, run ! that, I understood). For me that's part of TLD's challenge to have at first no clew about how to play, and learn it as it goes, often the hard way... I guess I'll have a few hours of *fun*, and that's appreciated to renew the interest in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke3723 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Me: Oh, Escape The Darkwalker is up!Significant Other: Do you mind if I sit here and read while you play?Me: Of course not, I'll put my headphones on.1 hour later....Significant Other: Honey, why are you hiding behind the sofa screaming in horror?Me (imitating survivor): The shadows are moving!.....I'm not alone out here!....It's huge!.....Significant Other: Oh come on, let me try....30 minutes later....Significant Other: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothSkunk Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Feedback: HOLY SHIT THIS IS AWESOME! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicko Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Seems us who are on test build beta - Steam, first need to change that to Opt out of all betas, it then updates again and lets you play this event. Edited October 30, 2020 by nicko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jolly Stupid Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Been playing around with Endless Night in custom settings. Managed to get the Well Fed Bonus but the Daily Log stays on Day 1 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctmario Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 For the Nintendo switch, there is no update. Wasted money in eshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minya Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 First playthrough, made it to 38 minutes, mostly because I instead of just trying to escape the region faster, started looting the area like I usually do in a survival game. First mistake. XD And to add insult to injury, whilst trying to get to the closest transfer to a different area, I was scared shitless from a deer running towards me out of the fog. This challenge is spooky enough without random deer almost running you down... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese_ZA Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, devamadhu said: Welp, I'm getting multicolored "tv snow" that covers the entire screen every time I boot up the game. I've been really looking forward to this event and would love to be able to play. Just tried twice through Steam. Currently on an iMac, and now I'm going to try and figure out how to submit it as a bug. I am having the exact same issue. I am running a 2019 Mac mini with an eGPU, so perhaps this is a Mac thing? Am going to also try the support portal. Ciao Edited October 30, 2020 by Cheese_ZA Different screenshot of issue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicko Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, Minya said: First playthrough, made it to 38 minutes, mostly because I instead of just trying to escape the region faster, started looting the area like I usually do in a survival game. First mistake. XD And to add insult to injury, whilst trying to get to the closest transfer to a different area, I was scared shitless from a deer running towards me out of the fog. This challenge is spooky enough without random deer almost running you down... I don't mind the deer they can't kill, least no bears / wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minya Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, nicko said: I don't mind the deer they can't kill, least no bears / wolves. Oh don't get me wrong, I'm quite happy that you don't have to suffer from being stalked by other things as well, it was just scary as shit when that deer came running straight at me, out of the dense, green fog XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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