magaman49

Moose is the best meat you get from hunting, Best calories, next to bear, but there's way less hydration penalty.
Fishing is great too, you don't need a weapon, and lamp fuel.
Cat tails, Energy bars and crackers are probably the best non meat tho.

I think atleast a double barreled shotgun would fit very well into this game.
First, its a hunting environment, in an area where shotguns would be a practical tool to have while hunting.
Second, I HATE the rifle, the range is iffy, the iron sights suck, it weighs a ton, scares everything away, and once again, It weighs a TON.
Third, I think a double barrel would be a nice balance, only 2 shots before you need to reload, so nothing crazy, but its still useable against 1-2 wolves, or for scaring away a bear (And maybe having it bleed out quickly)
And Different ammo's too, would have different Upsides, and downsides, I think ammo such as Buckshot/Birdshot could contaminate meat, and make less usable meat available, atleast until a higher Carcass harvesting skill.
Maybe using a shotgun causes minor pain from using, (Even tho, from my experience 12 gauge is quite an managable round)
I'm trying to think of a few ways to balance it, and i've come up with 3, Limited Capacity, Meat contamination and possible negative effects for using it.

Once again, Just my opinions, so please don't take anything the wrong way, or get upset.

Who's Alan?

I'd like for the moose cloak to be buffed, For as hard as it is to get, the warmth/Wind stats are pretty.... Not good.
Also, more animal type clothing would be great.
Aaaaannnnnndddddd Maybe a double barrel shotgun....   : )

Cutting planks from a log with a chainsaw would be VERY teidious, there are other planks around the game, that you could possible drag to your house.
I'd love a chainsaw. There isn't any reason why it shouldn't work, as they're motor based.    (Unless you're using an electric of course)