Punknaught

Because it is a game, with real like simulation. No one would use a short ranged, slow crossbow unless it had a perk over semi autos. Aside from being quieter.

Having used all three, I would say the ballistic and press have save me from bleeding a few times. I have survived multiple strikes from a zombie without any problems. Have mainly seen the stab vests in police stations and rarely in a storage/garage. But I have seen a press vest in a barn before.

Several hours of Frankie was edited out of each video for one, so yeah it doesn't show all that. But all you have to do is play to find out how the system works. And with ponds,rain water, berry bushes and soon hunting. Food and water is fine just have to use it sparingly when you need it not the moment you see the message. As for item spawn who knows in the future, could be different.