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A relaxing evening boiling water...it's the little things.
 

The quiet moments of beauty.

Forlorn Muskeg at dawn...from the highest point I could climb....

 I would like to start off by saying that what this team has done in the creation of The Long Dark is absolutely phenomenal! I understand that there will always be those who whine  and complain about every little thing that they do not feel meets up to their expectations. However, in an undertaking as vast as this game, I think what you have done is beyond any possible expectation by any reasonable person.

 I also believe that @Raphael van Lierop's  humility and willingness to shoulder the responsibility and except perceived blame is commendable, but unnecessary.  You sir, should be proud as a freaking peacock with what you and your team have accomplished here!

This game has captured my attention and my time like no other game has in my 50+ years.  In fact the only other game that has enamored me as much as this one is Elite Dangerous and between the two of you I find no time for any other entertainment as far as games are concerned.  

 I am happy to join in the chorus of those here who willingly say that I am more than satisfied with the progress that you've made and look eagerly forward to the continued improvements to not only story mode, but to the survival mode aspect as well.

Enjoy your much deserved rest...do not look back and second guess...yes, lessons have been learned, however that does not mean that mistakes were made, merely that, like all evolving things, you and your team have been growing and moving forward.  

Remember this, "Those who try and run forward while looking behind them will never know where they are going, only where they have been."

I have to say that I am truly pumped about this release!  As for the knife discussion, I tent to agree with the idea that it is a jagged piece of metal with some cloth wrapped around the end to make a handle...at least that's what I saw in the video.

Cannot wait!!

On 6/19/2017 at 10:59 AM, NTechnicsGTS said:

Compass, this game needs a compass. Skip a day doing nothing because of the profligacy of fog. Trying to reach the old Spence to poachers camp family farm in the lonely swamp spend all wandering around in a fog, and thin ice going around.

Play the wanderer, I do achivki of steam. Survival has become commonplace, sometimes thinned bear hunting with a bow.

I completely agree!  A compass would be an awesome addition.

I've yet to try Interloper...yes, I'm a chicken  ...however, after reading all your posts, I think I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the oblique chastisement.

Survival by thinking, planning, & luck.