Jotunheim

Bird snares have been used for centuries here in Scandinavia at least.

Has anyone seen ptarmigans on an existing custom game after the patch? So far no luck. The text changed on the map to ptarmigan nest, but no actual birds to be seen.

I've also found Burdock, but no ptarmigans. They show up on the map as 'gameplay_ptarmigannest' - so far no sign of any actual birds.

I have the exact same problem on my Xbox game, almost fell to my death in HRV...the stamina bar drains like something mad when you climb.

I realise this is not an issue for most oldtimers, as the feats have been gained already. However for the new players, that have started to get an idea on how to adjust the game, this would be very helpful, or for players that changed platform. I'm not sure why this feature was removed in the first place, but the ability of tuning the game so that it fits your playstyle is one of the jewels in the TLD crown. Unfortunately, at the moment, you cannot gain feats while in Custom mode, even if that mode you choose is more difficult than many of the set difficulties. It would be helpful for players that are starting out or intermediate, or players that have changed platform, if this restriction was lifted. For my part, I knew I couldn't wait for the DLC, so while I normally play on Xbox/PC, I bought the game afresh on steam. I mostly play "Gunloper", but I usually have a run going in all difficulties, it would have been helpful if I could gain feats while playing Gunloper. It was obviously not a gamestopper, just an inconvenience. Still, such a change would empower the Custom mode, which for me, is one of the really nice things with TLD.

I am sure they could have communicated it better and earlier. I play both Interloper and custom games. To be quite honest, I think if they had added it to vanilla Interloper, that would have been derided by many as well. I think a lot would see that as watering down interloper. In many ways, it is a bit damned if you do, damned if you don't. Perhaps it was a bit cavalier by me to say "just make a custom game" - but all caps is a bit triggering.

No need for the screaming and yelling. Just make a custom game to your liking.

Why is the version number different on the xbox than steam? I play both, is the game the same?

We're on!

Aye, confirmed, it is on steam now. Here we go! Still waiting for me olde xbox.

Aye, it is different from country to country. Here the 6.5x55 is the most common hunting round. It can take down any game here, though it is marginal on our moose. I mostly use it for deer, and capercaillies that sit in tree tops in the winter.

Nothing on the xbox yet, nor on steam

I don't think Hinterland want to move in that direction, given the atmosphere around firearms in the US. An interest in calibers is probably more for the "so inclined". This is not an issue here in Scandinavia, but I think it could be elsewhere. The .303 is in addition a classic for the Commonwealth nations, as is the Lee-Enfield in all its guises. Obviously the round of choice should be the 6.5x55, if you call it the 6.5x55 "Swede"....I'm afraid I will have to ask you to step outside!

I tend to have regional bases. Some zones like BI and Blackrock, I just visit once, or at most twice. Then I leave just a small food and water depot at a central spot. For the other regions, I tend to have a regional base, but often leave a bit of water, fire wood and food in places where I know I will return. I've also used Trapper's as a main base in a 400 day Voyageur run (about to end today). The first run I did. That is a good choice if the bear spawns there. For runs on higher difficulties, I've reverted to a more desentralised approach. CH is a zone where I've never quite found a base I really like. I don't care for the wildlife walking straight past my front door so to speak, and Jackrabbit is a wee bit remote with no stove and no workbench, though the trek to the fishing camp isn't long. Qounset is just too iffy in my view, too many predators right outside. In the late game, I like to stay in caves. The cave by Lake Monolith being a particular favourite, if only we could fish there.... On the whole, there is no right or wrong. Just play it like you prefer.

I guess you could argue that they launched in Euro prime time. Can't complain with that.

I never get around to watch Zak streaming, but I really like his videos. He has a relaxed and understated style, no screaming and yelling. Agreeable to watch.

1040 here in Scandinavia. I'll probably be checking for the game every 10 minutes on the xbox today 🤣 Really looking forward to it!

I've gotten random noises like that too, not sure if it is only there. It sounds like snow dropping from a tree, but loud. The audio seems a bit off since the dlc.

I use Vaughn's. The lower weight is very nice, and I don't fire it that often.

That was how I read it too. I buckled and bought the game on Steam, but I've mostly played on Game Pass, and I'd prefer to return to the platform. It is handy to both be able to play on the telly and the pc. In addition, I've lost two runs in the steam cloud out of nowhere, so not sure I trust it with a 1000 day run. In the end, I'll just buy it. For the hours and hours of entertainment I've gotten out of it, it is well worth it for me. edit: It sounds like Survival mode will come out later, but we'll know soon enough on the 30th.

I'd say the Aurora mine, mostly due to the risk involved. It makes it feel very creepy.

We all have our favourite bases, and we play a plethora of difficulties. If you were to go for 40 day vacation in the game, where would you go? For me, it is the Lake Monolith in HRV. The cave there is an excellent location. There are the ice caves for quick travel, a moose sometimes, climbing ropes for exercise, and undying wind for windsurfing. Perfect location. The only thing that the location lacks, is a possibility for fishing... I would love to see fishing holes. Certainly no fishing hut, as you'd want to stay with the no man made structure theme. It is somewhat frustrating to look at the lake and not being able to fish. If you go on an TLD holiday, where do you go?

More harvesting and crafting from nature. Whether you add beavers or ducks, I'd love to have more animals, and more things to craft from the hides. Maybe seals on the ice? Though I guess seal hunting would ruffle a few feathers.... Maybe more open water and the possibility to craft a kayak or birch bark canoe?

Honestly, if you got four inches, and a healthy promise of growth for $20....that's a lot of hope for $20.