hozz1235

Purely exploration and a new challenge. Yup, free satchel too!

Regarding the names you chose for regions and buildings, etc.: How did you decide on those names? Some are pretty self-explanatory (Broken RR, Ravine) but others are more...unique (Forlorn Muskeg, Quonset Garage, etc.). Are those based upon real locations, perhaps from a favorite book or just made up?

That's why I chose Quonset.

Started at Quonset. Took the hike up to the Abandoned Lookout to check for a pie - none. Made my way back down through the blinding snow. Glad I know the map well! Frostbite set in very quickly but it's progression seemed very slow. That wind is howling like mad though! Think I'll stoke up this fire and be glad I stocked all this wood.

Still at work so haven't played Day 4 yet but... I hate to say it, but it was kindda funny watching everyone scurrying around to outside locations while I stayed put in my very comfortable garage. I hope the 200 reclaimed wood is enough. Additional thoughts on the event: It seems that most of us were so focused on getting those badges, that we hunkered down the last 3 days to ensure we did - risk aversion. That discouraged going out to fully explore what HL may have put out there for us (we were able to do this on the last day after obtaining the badge, but Days 2 & 3 were pretty shot). Some kind of hybrid would be interesting for next time - at this moment, I'm not sure how that would be accomplished...

Yikes...doesn't sound possible.

I've recently returned to the game after a several-month hiatus. I was playing custom-mode heavily and recall some "issues" with it: Some settings seemed to work in the opposite manner as intended/understood Some settings were unclear on how they would affect the game (I recommended at one point adding some clarification/detail to them) To your understanding, are custom settings working as intended? Also, could we get #2 addressed? Thanks!

Welcome, @Hawk_67!

Knock out them bugs!! Could we get some more attention on Custom Settings? Namely, making sure they all work as intended/understood, a little more clarity on what they do, <reaching here> allow us to change them mid-game Custom games are really the only thing keeping me going at this point, and knowing that some aren't working properly is discouraging.

Collecting stuff and building up my stashes.

+1 but also consider the option for a Custom setting on this. I know some people complain of the 'Glass Ankles" so this would severely impact that...segue into...oh, what happens if you have multiple sprains?

The interface to melt snow?

Welcome, @Lulzes!

Hellish Fish First "un-frozen" frozen corpse I've found Liked the lighting...

This made me mention something I've often thought about while playing - Perhaps your cooking skill should increase based upon what you're cooking. Could be this way already (haven't tested it). So, based upon Aagje's example, cooking a very small piece of meat would get you a very small increase in skill, while cooking a full-size moose haunch, would earn a higher increase.

Well, HL has tried to make this as realistic as possible, so if they want to keep that goal, the dog would have to behave realistically as well. Even a large dog is no match for a wolf. I suppose if the dog was trained properly to not attack and hold back from combat, it might have a chance. The cold would also be an issue - Husky, no problem but other dogs would freeze to death (unless you have a doggy-sleeping bag!)

True, but that would prohibit most of the benefits originally asked.

Not a bad idea, but I'm afraid poor Fiddo wouldn't last long against the aggressive wildlife in the game.

I can't recall just how much information is given on the game for those who are considering buying it. If it was not clearly spelled out what the state of the game is in, I can understand the frustration. Could have left out the name-calling...

I'm in the game and playing...so far so good! Thanks @Patrick Carlson

Looks like a PS4 user has a 3.5G download for 1.19. Wonder why so large for small Release Notes list?

On Steam, I'm being prompted to Install? I just played last night. 3.2G download started...

I was thinking that too - looks like he accidentally hit a deep spot and caused the wolf to let go. Looks like he got a pounding from the back leg too. Too bad his pack wasn't there.

LOL, dog got the **** kicked out of 'em!

And even more so when you hit the 'single-rail balancing act'.