Bows, we need BOWS

[ghua 44]

as in the title - why not introduce craftable bows and craftable arrows. for some people (like me) bows are deciding factor when making decision to buy or not to buy a game (I bought several games because I wanted to play with bows).

 

anyone agree?

[law1977 17]

its been discussed and i know they had a model for a crossbow, i think they have plans for it to come in and I want them to, stealth attacks ftw!!

[phoboss 224]

Almost 100% certain they will come in good time. It's basically the same with grenades, flares and chemlights. They're redoing a lot of the physics engine to do it right. Throwing and stuff needs to be properly implemented. And I believe arrows are up there too. 

 

So yeah in short, they will come. (At least crossbows, but once they're in, don't see why normal bows shouldn't)

 

Would also go great with my idea for horses.

http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/165450-horses-the-almost-perfect-vehicle

 

:D

Edited January 20, 2014 by phoboss

[chompster 171]

idk about bows, but a crossbow is definitely in the works

 

http://www.dayzbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ldirE7Yh.jpg

 

really hope you'll be able to disable people by shooting them in the leg with it.

[somethingbloody 118]

Hell yes. I like the idea of a balance choice between bows and crossbows. Crossbows are heavier, more powerful, fire near-instantly, reload slowly and maybe have less deviation. Bows are lighter, quicker to reload but slower to fire, and maybe have a bit more variation and less range.

If they implement a more comprehensive holster/lanyard(sling) system, the bow could be placed over the shoulder, while the crossbow would need a sling or take up a "weapon slot".

[phoboss 224]

And also we need quivers! Not like in the mod where each arrow takes up one inventory slot. Quivers and a bow as a secondary weapon, that would be amazing!

[doctorrayray 76]

Yes bows! So when a player misses me and it takes them 5 seconds to reload I can ice them with my fully automatic M4 and take their gear! 

[phoboss 224]

Yes bows! So when a player misses me and it takes them 5 seconds to reload I can ice them with my fully automatic M4 and take their gear! 

And if he doesn't miss, you take an arrow to the lower abdomen, he takes YOUR gear and you die slow and painfully. :D

[NagsterTheGangster 388]

Then we can be little savage bandito's with bows and arrows :P

[Sawnek 12]

I'd like bows in the game, but would definitely need a quiver added alongside the bow. It would add an element of stealth to your fights, but at the risk of accuracy. With the right physics added, the bow would make a great addition to the weapons.

[ghua 44]

Bows are awesome, man! BUMP

[Vector636 30]

Yeah I cant wait for the crossbow& Reg bow I always loved using the crossbow in the mod. With the way items have status who knows what we will be able to do with arrows. You could purposely infect arrows and just wound people, or maybe cover it in some type of numbing agent.

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

I am for all primitive weapon crafting, a crossbow does not complete the cycle for me however a legitmate bow would bring a smile to my face.

[Canned Muffins 82]

I would hope that both crossbow bolts and arrows for a typical bow would be craftable or very common at hunting stands. As for item slots I hope a quiver is added or simply included when you find combined bundles. Id love a crossbow because it may be a great hero weapon and something to patrol the coast with rather than a normal,loud firearm that screams KOS. lol With a bow on my back or in my back pack maybe I would be more approachable and less threatening to others.

Edited January 21, 2014 by Canned Muffins

[Otis.Driftwood 204]

Yes, craftable bows. That would be possible. You need : A strong bendable long branch and a piece of rope. And what about arrows? You need : straight, strong not bendable branch, feathers from a bird you kill with a gun or hunt from a trap, and metal point on the top. That would be a problem. Maybe a surgical scalper used with hacksaw to cut the top and apply it to the arrow?

Edited January 21, 2014 by Otis.Driftwood

[fitzee 248]

Hi.
 
I would also like to have bows in DayZ. Something like Flays archery fetish addon for ArmA 3 would be fun.

 

Meh. I tried linking to a youtube vid of it, but I'm pretty much full-retard on this forums software :lol: , so heres a link to the release thread for anyone interested.

 

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?155833-FLAY-Archery-Fetish-Mod-(wip)&highlight=bow

Edited January 21, 2014 by Romeo Foxtrot

[ZedsDeadBaby 2287]

You will be happy to know that bows is the feature that has Dean "most excited."

 

So expect them within a few short weeks.

[Lidskjalf 132]

And also we need quivers! Not like in the mod where each arrow takes up one inventory slot. Quivers and a bow as a secondary weapon, that would be amazing!

 

If they do implement Bows, then this is definitely the way to go about it.

[Vector636 30]

They had quiver in the mod it was a stack of six arrows, I cant wait till they add the crossbow,Rocket did say he was interested in bows but it would take time.

 

Hi.
 
I would also like to have bows in DayZ. Something like Flays archery fetish addon for ArmA 3 would be fun.

 

Meh. I tried linking to a youtube vid of it, but I'm pretty much full-retard on this forums software :lol: , so heres a link to the release thread for anyone interested.

 

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?155833-FLAY-Archery-Fetish-Mod-(wip)&highlight=bow

 Just looked at pics for that....the only word that can accurately describe bows in arma 3 is fwesome. Just another reason why I was stupid as hell for not getting it in early alpha(bangs head against table) I really need to get it,the new Life servers look really good to.

[YeBittenDog 106]

Completely agree. Bows would be an awesome and fun aspect of the game. Maybe even something basic and craftable as an early weapon.

[SFRGaming 718]

Dean has confirmed on his Twitter this is one of the things he is doing ASAP

[Vector636 30]

Oh really I recall he said he was working on hunting aspects awhile back has he said anything new.

[ekd 13]

Here you go, just found this an hour ago

Edited January 25, 2014 by ekd

[JackPearce95 35]

This really will be a game changing weapon I think. Would be nice to be able to retrieve the arrows and what not. To be honest I just want to roleplay Robin Hood  :lol:

[unicornsmustdie 32]

I´m all for a longbow to be added. The crossbow is more of the same hi-value loot that doesn´t fit with the storyline imo. Make it craftable even better, just like arrows. Hint: axe to cut tree, rope, wood, knife to make both bow and arrows.