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@Leeanda I also support the idea. I think that anything having effects (in this case visual effects) that causes a player adverse reactions/issues while playing a game they enjoy really ought to be considered as an effect that could be toggled on/off in the accessibility settings. I'd say it's not so different from camara sway or other options already available. I hope we hear from Hinterland with their thoughts on the matter. @Admin

I thought about it more yesterday... while sitting in that cave just below the summit. If I had coffee or an energy drink on hand... might have been able to power to the summit in just that one day. After this first trip, I have a fair bit of coffee and three shots of Go! Energy. I may just decide to drop nearly everything from my pack (except one day's food and water - just in case) grab those energy drinks and see if I can power back up to the summit and back down again in just one day. 🤭 I know it's certainly possible, but I don't think I ever pressed myself to actually do it. Spending two days on back-to-back pushes... might be enough to clear what I want from the Summit and haul it down to my main encampment here at the Mountaineer's Hut. I don't know that I will right away... but I'm seriously considering it to get it done. Then I can shift focus back to more thoroughly exploring the region again.

After much consideration... I did decide to take my two hacksaws and make a hard push for the summit. That wolf from further up this slope doesn't often wander down this far... Echo Peak Bear... as expected. 🤭 Eric's Falls Bear; also yes. And onward to Eric's Falls. I had just enough energy for one more pull up the next climb... and just barely made it. This cave near the last climb would be my encampment for the night. Early the next morning... I left the comfort of my warm fire and made for the Summit. As luck would have it, there was indeed a hacksaw to be found. With the other two I had on hand, I knew I had what I needed to safely open all the containers. The Flare Gun was nowhere to be found... I don't know if I'm just very lucky, but I instead I found this: All-in-all there was a good deal of resources to sort and prioritize. Also, most of the day was mired by a very dense fog... but considering I've spent most of the day in the Tail Section, that was fine with me. I decided to prioritize the food and water. I loaded up my pack (going from 19kg to a hefty 40 kg) and decided to shimmy down the face of Timberwolf Mountain. I took only one sprain on the way down... and got home before dark. What a great day. I didn't have a lot of time to chronicle this evening, so I let the snapshots do most of the talking for this one. It was a mostly smooth journey, and I figure at it will take at least two more to bring everything back down. But I'll worry about that after a good night's sleep.

Not sure which route to take next. I provided good visibility; I'd likely want to at least scout the Lower Wing Wreckage there in the Birch Forest. There's always Echo Ravine (and the Casm Basin)... but the hacksaw that I have to hand is getting low on condition. I do have one other hacksaw but started out with rather low condition. I'm a bit concerned that if I keep taking the containers as I work my way up the mountain... I'll have no hacksaw for the back half of the fuselage up on the summit. Finding one on the summit cannot be counted on (even if it is very likely). So now I have to consider whether to make a push for the summit now... or risk having good luck enough to either find another hacksaw or at least a tool kit with which to be able to repair the ones I have. 🤔

"behind" the birch forest among the rock formations closer to that riverside. That's the same bear I've tracked through the birch forest around Lonely Homestead and occasionally heads out farther into field "behind" the Old Red Barn at the Pleasant Valley Outbuildings.

As far as I've experienced each bear is connected to just one Den as its "home" location. Every bear I've tracked eventually always returns to their home Den. I've never tracked a bear that didn't have a Den. Bear to Den ratio 1:1

@UpUpAway95 I don't mind starting a new run for science... I'll let you know if my findings match yours. If I find what you've found, I'll be submitting a ticket as well. (yes, I'm on PC)

@UpUpAway95 In my present run (started before the update), I am currently in Timberwolf Mountain... the spot between the Moutaineer's Hut and the Landing Gear Wreckage has had a confirmed moose and does sport the Bark Scrapings. I've not had the chance to look for them in the previous 5 regions I've already explored. I know that the Bridge in Desolation Point has always seemed to be missing the Bark Scrapings but is frequently an active spawn location. I would suggest submitting a ticket with your findings. If it's bugged, then it ought to be on their list of things to fix.

I've mentioned it before, but since that thread got locked and the discussion seems to have relocated here, and I think it bears repeating... (Original) I can understand the disappointment and all... but all things considered; I'd say that Interloper was never "feature complete" (in terms of game content). I might remind folks that rifles, revolvers, hunting knives, hatchets, top tier "manufactured" clothing items (Expedition Parka and so on...), and the majority of TWM cargo containers were always absent from Interloper. With the idea presumably being, that not only did we face harsher weather, more deadly predators, and fewer resources in the world... that the "best" clothing and equipment were nowhere to be found. The handheld shortwave receiver... is in my estimation, purely a "Wayfinder" leading our survivor to yet more gear and supplies... which in my mind would be sort of counter to the point of Interloper. So... I completely understand and support Hinterland's decision. On the other hand... It's probably not so much the loot that the "lopers" are lamenting, but I'd venture to guess it's most likely the lore... That I'd perfectly understand and sympathize with. Perhaps there might be consideration in the future for the team to find a way to incorporate the shortwave receiver (and associated activities) for Interloper? Perhaps all the bunkers and caches are bereft of food/gear/and supplies... Perhaps they had been already raided by the last remnants of the Forest Talkers... and only the bits of lore remain. Might that possibly be a decent way to incorporate those elements without compromising the rigors of interloper? Again, I can understand folks being upset about missing out on the additional lore... but I also think there comes a point where it becomes a topic for folks to just grouse on about.

@sierra 117 I noticed... but just assumed it was something that had change recently. I don't remember the capacity for that large wall/pantry cabinet being that big in the past... but I can't say I'm sure about that. Trying to track down change logs... 🤔

@xanna As far as I have experienced each bear is linked to just one den (but it can have a few different routes to wander). **Yes, there are occasions where a den is not marked by bones - just as there are some occasions that an active Moose Spawn is missing Bark Scrapings. Each bear's den essentially being it's home location. Specifically for Pleasant Valley, I've only ever confirmed up to three bears to be present each run. So yes, there are more potential den locations than there are bears that will appear. Here's a list of all the potential bear den locations that I can recall confirming during my runs over the years:

@xanna As you point out there several potential spots for a bear den... generally in Pleasant Valley, I've only known there of there being three Dens that manifest for each run. So either when the run begins, or when we first enter the region (whenever that roll is actually made); that's when up to three dens appear at any of the various possible spawn locations.

@xanna Well done.

🤭 It's just the framework really... there's more detail work and the hut up top needs to be build out properly. Never put the time into ever really building anything in Minecraft before.

How I spent most of April 1st. 🤭

I've been reading over all of these recent wishlist items... and I do not want to discourage your creativity, but I will offer a thought. I wouldn't want the game to turn into something else (like Green Hell or a bog-standard shooter...). I would also caution about all the skill tree's you're outlining... I tend to think that if so many things are dependent upon "skill levels" then I think it could negate a lot of individual player skill. Personally, with some of the additional skills you talk about... reminds me a bit of Fallout New Vegas. That's a fine game... but I personally would like The Long Dark to keep feeling like The Long Dark, and I caution folks wanting to change & add so much that it mutates into something else entirely. Those are my thoughts. It's not a criticism, just my concerns about the slippery slope of how games sometimes get so crammed with different elements that it can lose it's identity and risk becoming a kind of generic knockoff of its former self.

When I got up this morning... I was greeted by a rather thick fog. 🤔 I suppose I could spend the day boiling water to bolster my meager supply of drinking water. However, my food supply is rather low and the first days of getting established in any region are generally the most critical. It didn't take long before I decided I'd have to venture out in the fog... I figured I had two potential routes to consider. The first would take over to the nearby birch forest (near the lower wing wreckage), but between the wolves and the Echo Peak Bear... seemed a bit risky with how dense the fog was. The other, that would be a more meandering path, but one that I considered a bit safer (if a bit longer for the round trip). After a shot time considering it... I choose the later. As I was making my way back up to the bluff... "Freight Train of Hate and Hunger... ALL ABOARD!!!" ...Umm, no thanks. Maybe I'll catch the next one... With the bear skulking down along the river, I took the chance to take a look inside the cave just further up the slope (and just inside that arrow pass). Sticking close to the ridge line I was hoping to skirt past... as I slowly crept forward, I found at least two wolves prowling out in the fog, but far too close for me to slip by. I'd have to take the long way around by backpedaling and head over to the containers from yesterday. As I continued along the edge of the bluff, the fog began to lift. Spotted my first Oak Tree on Great Bear Island, but with the wolves nearby it didn't seem like a good time to root around for acorns. Moving onwards and slipping by the wolves I made it to the slope I'd need to compensate for the lack of rope on the climb I spotted the other day (the area leading the "upper engine wreckage"). However, before moving on up the river to look for Cargo Conatiners... I thought I'd make a stop to visit Adre's Peak. On the way back down, I passed by one of the interconnecting caves. Just a little further up the river was what I was hoping to find. Further on ahead and around the bend... another cave; but that one will have to wait until much later. 😉 I did take a quick walkabout the rest of the area on this shelf, however not much more of interest... a fairly good cluster of saplings though. If I ever decided to harvest any, this is certainly a good sport for it. Rather than use the rope... I decided I goat my way down. That black/brown spot in middle of that shallow cave... bear taking a nap. Mother always said, "let sleeping bears lie." 🤭 Finally made it back to my main encampment just after dusk, and quickly began to sort and stow the day's find. My basic supplies are looking better. I still could use a day to focus bolstering my water supply... but it might be better to press on towards the Echo Peaks tomorrow. 🤔 I'll have to think on it some more. [Addendum] You'll have to forgive the snapshots where the HUD elements snuck in... I suppose my timing F10+F12 wasn't as perfectly synched in order for it to come out right. I didn't notice at the time, and they were shots I still felt warranted inclusion.

Thank you @TheOtherBob I didn't presume to speak for anyone else... but as I mulled it over, it's what made the most sense to me.

I took another day to contemplate the matter, and I have to say... I understand the disappointment and all... but all things considered; I'd say that Interloper was never "feature complete" (in terms of game content). I might remind folks that rifles, revolvers, hunting knives, hatchets, top tier "manufactured" clothing items (Expedition Parka and so on...), and the majority of TWM cargo containers were always absent from Interloper. With the idea presumably being, that not only did we face harsher weather, more deadly predators, and fewer resources in the world... that the "best" clothing and equipment were nowhere to be found. The handheld shortwave receiver... is in my estimation, purely a "Wayfinder" leading our survivor to yet more gear and supplies... which in my mind would be sort of counter to the point of Interloper. So... I completely understand and support Hinterland's decision. On the other hand... It's probably not so much the loot that the "lopers" are lamenting, but I'd venture to guess it's most likely the lore... That I'd perfectly understand and sympathize with. @Admin - Perhaps there might be consideration in the future for the team to find a way to incorporate the shortwave receiver (and associated activities) for Interloper? Perhaps all the bunkers and caches are bereft of food/gear/and supplies... Perhaps they had been already raided by the last remnants of the Forest Talkers... and only the bits of lore remain. Might that possibly be a decent way to incorporate those elements without compromising the rigors of interloper?

I rarely seek a session right after an update... I usually wait for at least a round of hotfixes. However, I'm really interested in seeing about fire-hardened arrows. 🤭 Hopefully the any bugs I encounter aren't... catastrophic.

I recommend making primary encampments in each region you visit. That way, no matter where you go... you have yourself established.

I recommend making primary encampments in each region you visit. That way, no matter where you go you have yourself established.

It wasn't long before sunup, and I used the time to get things sorted and stowed away. I wasn't in very good condition after the hard trek from Desolation Point, so I'm going to stick close to Crystal Lake. I only have maybe one day of food, so I was going to have to either find some or I may actually need to resort to hunting/fishing. I'd have to see what the day would bring, but I have to be careful until I get a proper night's sleep. 🤭 It was a beautiful morning on Crystal Lake... I thought I'd spotted that moose when I was on the way in... I heard it nearby at any rate. But for now, I don't really have a need, let alone a means to hunt it. However, it's always a good idea to get to know one's neighbors. So far, I've spotted two rabbit run, two small packs of wolves, a moose, and a solitary deer out on the ice. I stashed a few sets of Fishing Tackle in the Fishing Hut... so if push comes to shove, I'll fish. Even though it was getting a bit late in the day. I thought I might risk a short trip up to the bluff overlooking the lake. Found a fair bit if food and supplies, by I had to careful of the wolf nearby... well as the two wolves below. Rather than follow the river back down... I worked on finding a good spot to goat my way down the bluff. With the contents of both containers, I my pack was exceptionally heavy. It was getting dark before I made it back to the Mountaineer's Hut. ...crawled in bed for long night's sleep. I don't know if I want to head towards Echo Peak tomorrow... or explore further up the frozen river. I think I have container options for either route, if I tread carefully. 🤔

Personal annoyance and clinical depression are not equivalent... I did not suggest they were and said nothing of the kind. I have a feeling you choose to dislike me the moment I dared not agree with you. We don't agree, and that's okay. No need to try and make it personal.