Arbor

Is an overhaul of the firestarting system still planned? It's mentioned in the steam store page but not in the roadmap.

It sounds like they are more substantial:

https://www.thelongdark.com/expansion/

> Unique, custom versions of existing in-game items, each with a history and its own special tuning. Special versions of Rifles, Bows, Knives, Hatchets, Lanterns, certain Clothing, etc., to be found in the hidden corners of the world.

Also seems like theyre trying to give us lots of ways to find them: Shortwave Radio, Visor Notes and the Trader.

Edit: added link

It was funny seeing a timberwolf as the first thing in the trailer since I know so many people dont like them. Im glad though!! I like the challenge!

The "Far Territory" with a "long and treacherous journey" to get to it isnt going to be squished in between a few regions we already have. Its going to be "far" away. Probably wont even be on the overworld map we have now, theyll update it to show further.

Yeah I agree, they'll want less experienced players to be able to find the path to the Far Territory, and what better way to do that than by letting players follow the rail line to Broken Railroad?

11 hours ago, Leeanda said:

Even though I couldn't read that link I'm guessing there's a hint at a new beastie?   I'm hoping it's a cougar😊

Here's a twitter link if that helps:
 

Boars would be fun! Scary, but rewarding. And I think they'd fit that scenery well

insomnia is listed as paid-stream only but burdock is in the free update.

fun idea:

All of the Far Range gives you insomnia just for being there. Burdock can be used for soups and caloric benefit, but also helps with insomnia. This would encourage going around the map digging up burdock before heading out to the Far Range.

SOUP CONFIRMED

Probably just reskins of existing tools. Which Im still pretty excited about.

Update: got faithful cartographer 😎

I think the bolt cutters are used in episode 4. im curious about the shovel though

I think it will be connected to Broken Railroad. I think it'll just go west and they'll revise the world map to show further that way.

I think the End of the Road will lead to Perseverence Mills, maybe with a region in between

Woah I hadn't seen that image 😮 it must have been part of a press release they sent out to news sites or something. I love the twisted new trees.

Im sure thats something they've considered when deciding on this approach to the DLC. Its probably part of why all the new regions are going to be far away, so that they can add more regions in other directions without having to rely on us having the "in-between" regions.

Im working on getting Faithful Cartographer, just have PV and AC left to map.

Ive been getting really reckless since news that saves will be wiped, put on the ballistic vest and tried seeing if noisemakers could scare off charging bears. It can! Then I tried a second time but the bear didnt rear up first, just charged and I didnt throw it in time and it blew up in my hand while I was getting mauled.. very glad I had the vest!

Also really want to get the Blizzard Walker feat before my next run, which Im about halfway to. And im pretty close to the 500 days too.

I'll be making my custom difficulty settings harder for my new runs (fewer animals so food is harder to get, more blizzards, faster freezing, less loot, slower healing, etc) so I kinda expect to die a few times before I get stocked up enough to head to the Far Territory.

Probably Ill head there once I get a bit comfortable, with decent clothes and a bow and at least one of either the technical pack or satchel. That'll give me time to enjoy the other new changes too

Edit: Oh and Ill want a bearskin bedroll first too!

Hi Im Arbor! Nonbinary, any pronouns. In my 20's, from the west coast US.

Ive been playing the long dark for a few years, currently have a run with about 465 days on custom difficulty. Finally joining the community here!

Im so excited for the new dlc!! Though I'll probably stay off the forums for a while once it comes out to avoid spoilers. Cant wait to explore the Far Territory